Hidden Indie Gems by LootRune, week 42 2026
Week of 2026-10-15. Picks: Pocket Dinos, Market is Fine, Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly, Blessing Part I, After the Crash : Colony, Extraordinary Ball, All About Chopsticks.
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1. Pocket Dinos
From Diesel Laws: An incremental dino collection game where prehistoric stickers come to life. Hatch eggs, discover unique variants, build thriving habitats, and uncover powerful combinations to grow your fortune. Why it's here: 100% positive from 12 reviews, out Oct 15, 2026, free demo.
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2. Market is Fine
From Vortexon Studios: Four friends. One store. Zero plan. A darkly funny supermarket sim for 1-4 players online, or solo: stock the shelves, gamble the till away, catch the traitor pocketing the cash and hold the door... Why it's here: 88% positive from 25 reviews, out Oct 15, 2026.
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3. Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly
From Zeal: A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and... Why it's here: 91% positive from 257 reviews, out May 14, 2025.
View on Steam Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly
4. Blessing Part I
From MalfunctionGhost: Play as Lowe, a vengeful swordsman in a world shrouded in loneliness and despair. Wield your greatsword, slay monsters as a mortal. Why it's here: 93% positive from 43 reviews, out May 21, 2025.
View on Steam Blessing Part I
5. After the Crash : Colony
From Penche Software: Build order on a strange planet, keep your crew alive, and gather the parts needed to repair the crashed main ship. Manage resources, explore new areas, face growing threats, and strengthen your... Why it's here: 76% positive from 17 reviews, out Oct 15, 2026, free demo.
View on Steam After the Crash : Colony
6. Extraordinary Ball
From SKLOP: Dive into an unforgettable adventure with an ordinary office clerk who suddenly finds himself trapped in a magical world! Why it's here: 86% positive from 100 reviews, out May 14, 2025.
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7. All About Chopsticks
From Achimphang Studio: This is a game where you can learn about chopsticks while challenging physics-based puzzles with handling chopsticks. Inspired by 'Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy'. Why it's here: 82% positive from 250 reviews, out May 08, 2025.
View on Steam All About Chopsticks
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