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One of the best hidden gems of 2023 is now on Xbox, and it's my favorite game of the year so far
By Zachary Boddy published
Peel the Fruit I finally played Mediterranea Inferno, one of the highest-rated indie releases of 2023. This incredibly written, aggressively colorful game absolutely blew me away.

Xbox is making it easier to find your next favorite indie game with permanent store collections and monthly picks
By Zachary Boddy published
Best Indies The ID@Xbox team at Xbox has announced a new initiative to highlight the best Xbox indie games via new collections and monthly picks.

Genius new indie game Buckshot Roulette instantly became one of my favorites — and it only costs a DOLLAR
By Brendan Lowry last updated
So Good This incredible little indie game capped off 2023 wonderfully, and for just a little over $1, it's a must-play.

Is Buckshot Roulette on Xbox?
By Brendan Lowry published
On Console? Buckshot Roulette is a gem of an indie game, but is it available on Xbox? Here's what you need to know.

Blend the borders between fiction and reality as a shackled writer in this fascinating Xbox game
By Zachary Boddy published
Living Words I took some time to play The Bookwalker, a fascinating indie game that sees you take on the role of a writer that can physically move between books.

I played a unique plant-based Xbox puzzle game — And it's one worth buying
By Zachary Boddy published
Plant Magic I played and finished Strange Horticulture, a simple plant-based puzzle game for Xbox that I wholeheartedly recommend, especially for just $15.

Xbox Partner Preview 2023: Every trailer, reveal, and Game Pass addition from the show
By Zachary Boddy published
Every Reveal Xbox hosted a new Xbox Partner Preview event focused on third-party developers and partners. Here's every game and trailer shown during it.

This beloved platformer joined Xbox Game Pass, and it's one of the most beautiful games I've ever played
By Zachary Boddy published
Finding Color I recently played GRIS after it came to Xbox Game Pass, and it's among the most beautiful and heartbreaking games I have ever played.
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