Drag & drop!

Hi guys! We are working a lot for a big refresh to release at the end of the summer (with also a new feature).

But recently we updated the website with something new!

For Indie Developers 

- Drag&drop images 

Now a new and modern system to upload the screenshot for your game page! Just drag & drop!

- Select your Cover

A lot of indie devs asked "how the thumbnail was chosen"... Now it's incredibly easy! Just pin the image that you want to use as cover!

For Indie Lovers/Players

- new medals Challenges & Completed Challenges 

We are released (and still testing) new medals for users that joins and complete the challenges!

- replaced Your Games (in Options area) with Challenges

Challenges first! A lot of users use indiexpo just to explore and play games and they don't care about the Your Games are in their dashboard. So we replaced it with the Challenges!

But not worry Devs! You can still see Your Games in several Areas of the website!

Drag & Drop system to upload the screenshots!

 

News for the game devs! We just tested and added a new way to upload your screenshots! A drag & drop system! Now to replace the images will be easier and faster!

And not only! Now you can also select the Cover that you want to use for your game, pinning on "set as cover"! 

You will be able to upload images in png, jpg, jpeg, bmp and webp!

New Features, New Speed, New Quests!

Finally, a new post to show you the latest updates on indiexpo!

So many things to say — I’ll try to keep it short!

For the Gamers:

• The website is faster!
• New design for User Pages, with your ranking shown bigger in the top-right corner!
• New language added: Czech
• New events and quests every month to earn more Gems
• On the blog, you can find more posts about the latest games uploaded to the site

For the Developers:

• On the home page (if no followed games have been recently uploaded), you’ll now see your own games! It’s incredible how many developers are using it in so few time!
• If your game supports the leaderboard, you can now click on "Create a new Quest" to make a quest linked to it
• In the stats area on your game page, you can now see the global ranking of your game, along with the games ranked directly above and below it

Coming soon...

For the gamers:

• a new area to continue to play your favourite games

For the developers:

• a new way to upload the screenshots and select the cover of your game

Why Is indiexpo Down Today?

If you tried to visit indiexpo today, April 23rd, 2025, you may have been surprised to find the site temporarily offline. Don’t worry—this isn’t due to a cyber attack or any critical system failure. It’s actually a controlled downtime.

We’re currently performing a series of important backend updates and running an additional full-site backup. These technical improvements are crucial to ensure the platform continues to run smoothly, securely, and efficiently. To avoid any potential data loss or instability during these operations, we’ve decided to temporarily take indiexpo offline.

When Will indiexpo Be Back?

Our goal is to have everything back online by the end of this week. We’re working hard behind the scenes to complete the updates as quickly and safely as possible. Once we’re done, you can expect a more stable and responsive platform—stronger than ever before.

Supporting Indie Developers Since Day One

Since its launch, indiexpo has been dedicated to supporting indie game developers from all over the world. The platform provides a space where creators can upload and share their games with a global audience, receive feedback, and build their communities.

indiexpo is more than just a platform—it's a hub for discovery. Thousands of players visit indiexpo daily to explore a curated selection of the best indie games available online. From pixel art adventures and retro-style shooters to deeply emotional narratives and experimental gameplay experiences, the site is home to a diverse and vibrant collection of content.

What You Can Expect After the Downtime

Once the maintenance is complete, you’ll notice improvements not just in performance but also in reliability. These upgrades are part of our ongoing commitment to creating a better experience for both developers and gamers.

We appreciate your patience and continued support during this brief interruption. The indie game community is at the heart of everything we do, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Indiexpo very soon!

Stay tuned—and get ready for what's next!

Looking Back at 2024: Achievements and Progress

The 2025 started and it's time to reflect on the goals we set at the beginning of the 2024 and the incredible progress we've made together with our community. Our priority for 2024 was crystal clear: speed and operational excellence, and we're proud of what we’ve achieved so far.

Let’s break down how we delivered on our promises:

1. Speed as a Top Priority ⚡

Our commitment to making indiexpo faster and more responsive has paid off:

• Significant site speed improvements were implemented across key areas like Levels, User Pages, and through the use of advanced caching systems.
• Server upgrades further boosted performance, ensuring a smoother browsing experience.
• Lazy loading for comments, news, and notifications was introduced to improve page loading times.

2. Enhanced Mobile Experience 📱

While the app is still under consideration, several updates have made the mobile experience much better:

• A revamped slideshow, fully optimized for mobile with modern animations and easy navigation.
• Online game sections optimized for mobile users, making it easier to enjoy games on the go.

3. New Ways to Reward Players and Developers 🏅

We introduced new user medals, encouraging participation and rewarding milestones. Players can also now track their progress through improved event leaderboards and access challenges directly from game pages. And new medals are coming!

4. Usability and Engagement Improvements 🌟

We rolled out several updates to make indiexpo more intuitive and engaging:

• An advanced search system now ranks games by ratings, helping users find top titles quickly.
• Improved language and content filters for personalized game discovery.
• Markdown enhancements made content sharing easier and more dynamic.
• ARIA attributes were introduced as part of our effort to make the platform more accessible.

Looking Ahead to 2025 🚀

We’re thrilled with the progress made during the 2024 but are already looking forward to what's next. Here's what we aim to achieve:

• More Blog Content: We want to share more articles to keep you informed about updates, trends, and community highlights.
• Increased Challenges for Players 🏆: With more games supporting leaderboards, we plan to launch many more Challenges to keep players engaged and competitive.
• New Features Finally Coming to Life: There are some features that have been in the works for a while, and we’re determined to introduce them this year.
• Enhanced Security and Performance: We’ll continue to improve the site’s stability and security.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we continue to make indiexpo a better platform for gaming, creativity, and community. Here's to an exciting year ahead!

Latest Updates from Late 2024. Lazy Load, Advanced Search, Markdown & More!

We’ve been hard at work improving your experience on indiexpo, and we’re thrilled to share the latest features and updates we’ve recently launched:

Lazy Load for Comments, News & Notifications

Browsing has never been smoother! We’ve added a lazy load system for comments, news, and notifications. Now, when you click “Show More,” additional elements will load instantly. Plus, as you scroll down, more content will load automatically!

Advanced Search

We’ve optimized the Advanced Search! Results are now displayed ranked by game ratings, making it easier to find the top-rated titles.

indiexpo Music

A fun experiment! To explore new ways of promoting indie games, we selected a few titles, wrote some lyrics, generated music, and created videos. A creative test that may bring more surprises in the future!

Improved Markdown

The Markdown system has been improved for comments and news, especially for managing internal links. Sharing content on the platform has never been easier!

Visual Enhancements

• Optimized the 16:9 aspect ratio for game thumbnails.
• Improved Hindi translations to make the platform more inclusive.

Bug Fixes and Technical Updates

• Fixed a bug with notifications when posting news about your own games.
• Updated the site framework to boost security, performance, and speed.

What’s Next?
Stay tuned! We’ll soon publish a new post with our traditional 2023 vs 2024 comparison, followed by an article detailing the exciting features coming in 2025!

New Updates to Boost Your Experience on indiexpo!

We’re excited to announce the latest improvements on indiexpo, designed to make your experience faster, smoother and more enjoyable. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new:

1. Improved Site Speed: Thanks to a server upgrade, the overall loading speed of the site has been significantly enhanced, ensuring a quicker and more responsive browsing experience.
2. Sleek New Slideshow: Our slideshow has been revamped with a modern, animated design. It features quick-slide indicators and is fully optimized for mobile. The games showcased in the slideshow will be updated, as always, weekly, keeping the content fresh and exciting!
   
   
   
   
   
3. In-Game Challenges Access: You can now view ongoing challenges directly within a game's page. This update makes it easier to participate in challenges without having to leave the game page you’re interested in.
4. Language and Content Filters: We’ve added a convenient feature in the game description area. By clicking on the language tags, you can instantly search for other games available in that language. The same applies to the “Adult Games” tag, making it simpler to find exactly what you’re looking for.
5. Updated News/Updates Section: The news area in the game pages has been overhauled with a window-style interface that’s faster and easier to scroll through. We’ve removed the old pagination system and introduced a “Show More” button for a smoother, infinite-scrolling experience.
6. Icon Updates: We’ve refreshed several icons across the site, giving them a more modern look and feel.
7. Email Change Bug Fixed: We’ve resolved the issue that was affecting email changes. Updating your contact information is now hassle-free.

In the coming months, we’ll be focusing on improving site security and we’re also planning to introduce a brand-new feature for both players and developers by the end of the year.

Thank you for being a part of the indiexpo community and happy gaming!  

The latest updates! Speed, Challenges, Medals and so on!

We are excited to announce a series of updates and improvements on indiexpo! These changes are designed to make the site experience even more enjoyable and functional for both players and game developers. Here are the latest updates:

1. Improved Event/Challenge Pages 🏆

   You can now view the player leaderboard. This allows participants to track their progress and compete to reach the top!

2. New Area for Upcoming Events/Challenges 📅

   We have created a dedicated section for future events and challenges, so you can plan your participation and never miss an opportunity to play.

3. Game Size Visible Before Download 📂

   Before downloading a game, you can now see its size. This helps better manage the available space on your device.

4.New User Medals 🥇

   New medals for users have been introduced. These recognitions make the gaming experience even more rewarding, encouraging participation and interaction.

5. Improved Notifications for Mentions in Comments 🔔

   Notifications when you are mentioned in a comment have been improved, making it easier to follow conversations and respond promptly.

6. Upload Images in WEBP Format 🖼️

   Developers can now upload images in WEBP format for their games. This format offers better compression without losing quality, optimizing site performance.

7. Introduction of ARIA Attributes for Accessibility 🌐

   We are beginning to implement ARIA attributes to improve site accessibility.

8. Improved Site Speed ⚡

   We have worked to improve the site speed, especially in the Levels area, User Pages, and with the use of Caches. Browsing indiexpo is now faster and smoother. There will be future updates to further enhance loading times.

9. Increased Social Media Activity 📱

   Our activity on social media is increasing, with new videos in a new format to engage young gamers more effectively. Don't miss our updates and exclusive content!

These updates are designed to improve the usability and functionality of the site, offering a better experience for everyone. Stay tuned for more news and, as always, enjoy indiexpo! 🌟

Priority for 2024

Hello guys, we are delighted to share with you our plan for 2024 and to outline some of the initiatives we've already undertaken. This year, instead of focusing on comparing the statistics from 2022 and 2023, I want to concentrate on the future and the operational excellence that awaits us.

Our unquestionable priority for 2024 is speed. We must ensure that our website provides a smooth and responsive experience for all our users.

To that end, we're working on several initiatives:

• Improving the mobile-friendliness of the site (which may include launching an app)
• Creating a quicker and more intuitive contact area for our staff (already operational)
• Implementing a new section on the homepage dedicated to online games, optimized for mobile devices.
• Introducing new medals to reward games and players achieving significant milestones.

Additionally, we'll continue to actively engage players through the creation of Challenges and the introduction of new exclusive games, always with the aim of providing them with an unparalleled gaming experience.

We are confident in what the future holds for us and grateful to have such a talented and dedicated community! Together, we'll accomplish great things!

Win Prizes by Completing Exciting Quests!

During this first semester, besides fixing a few things (such as the Advanced Search, which now has a better design and a new filter for searching games by year), we have finally released a new important feature that we are excited about: Quests!

What are the Quests? How do they work?

We have revolutionized the Events section!

You can go to the event page, "Accept" the mission assigned (which can be to "find an object", "survive as long as possible", "get a certain number of points", etc.), then play the game and receive 100 gems as a reward!

Why this new feature?

Many sites similar to ours often organize events/jams for developers. We didn't want to follow this path, which has already been widely used by others (also because in the end, a contest can be organized very well on a forum, social media, or elsewhere). We wanted to focus more on games and players.

How to create missions linked to your own games?

The fundamental thing is that the game is playable online. Then just contact the staff (by email or on Discord) to enable the scoring system and create linked missions!

A more effective notification system has not yet been integrated, but every day we are refining and perfecting this feature!

Try to win some missions and let us know what you think!

We are sure that players will love this new gaming experience, where they can accept fun challenges and win gem prizes!

Never Back Down! The latest updates!

Hi guys! Recently another games-platform started to mail intimidations, to paralyze our services, supposing several violations.

Luckily we found very good (senior) partners that suggested us what to do. We didn't suspended our website and those "intimidations" were retired.

This 2022 is very crazy!

But probably you are here for the updates...let's start!

Latest Updates:

- you will see your own (last) comment on top in the game-pages commented;

(so you can follow the discussion easily and fastly)

- improved the design of the pages for wide screens;

(We fixed yesterday ther last graphic-bugs, tell us if you see something strange)

- Added Greek language;

(But still not Greek games)

- Added new cards when you level up.

But the biggest update will come this summer (I hope). It needs a lot of tests but it will make the platform more competitive for players!

Continue to follow and support our social pages! We need your help!

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

Instagram

We didn't think they would work so well... the filters (redesigned)

We didn't think the filter would work so well!

Throughout November and December we reintroduced a feature (redesigned): filters per games.

We strive to work towards site simplifications, and creating a minimalist design.

We included features to promote smoother user operations. This resulted with positive user feedback.

This is incredible!

We will continue to work and improve this function!

Other recent news:

• Fixed a bug that would send you an email notification about your comments
• added the Greek language to the site
• translated the email notifications

New Languages, redesign and tags!

 Hi! Did you see the latest updates on indiexpo?

We never stop and recently we improved the website to be more useful for gamers and developers!

At first we translated indiexpo into two new languages: Filipino and Thai!

With the help of several users from the indiexpo's community we translated the latest words and now also the younger developers and gamers, from Thailand and Philippines, can use the website easly!

It's also redesigned two areas of indiexpo, Subscriptions and Your Games (for game developers)

Now you can see the latest news and updates of the followed games and to left a comment faster!

Another new feature is about the Comments Area of the Game Pages. Now you can tag another user when you left a comment and he/she will receive a notification about it! And added a new anti-spam system! 

And there are other small features like the possibility (finally) to change your password and email in Settings Area and to see the new UI of the Level Area!

And more has coming!

Stay tuned and play indies!

What is the plan for this new year?

Hi guys! Welcome back!

During the last year the website had a great boost. The reasons were probably two. The first one was a lot of players, all around the world, locked at home that were looking for free games to play. And the second one was big influencers in China that discovered and showed indiexpo on their channels.

So we thought "don't stop me now!"... and we updated the website with new features and fixed several bugs. We introduced Verified Accounts, the Share button, improved our home page and totally changed the Subscription Area.

As you can see, now you can visit the new Subscription Area to check for updates about the games you’re following. It’ll be like having your own, personal news feed!

But what are we planning for this new Year?

We were the first videogame website to also think about middle eastern countries, translating the website and changing its design so that it’s easier and faster to navigate - also by young developers and players from those countries. We want to continue to update and improve it during this year!

We are also going to work to create new automatic checks in order to prevent spambots and spam. The site’s design will be improved, we’ll add new details and animations, as well as new notifications about your progress on indiexpo!

What’s more, we’re also going to add a new area for developers and players, something totally new and never-before seen on websites like indiexpo! Stay tuned!

Continue to be a part of this community, watch the latest videos and follow the best game developers, all on indiexpo!

Updated the Cards!

Another new little feature on our weird website! 😁

Inspired by Reddit (and I remember that also YouTube was experimenting it few time ago), now if you put your cursor on the usernames into the comments area and you can see a preview of their stats and profile page! 

Check it out!

We also updated the URL of our social pages!

New Twitter URL, now with over 1,000 followers!

New Facebook URL, now very near to 3,000 likes!

Verified Users!

On indiexpo website everyone can upload a game. And several time the users upload games that are not theirs.

It is not a problem if it is a free game and you want to archive it and/or you compile correctly the form with the right author.

But how to see if the game is uploaded by the "true" author? Internet is a mysterious place...

Now we added the Verified Users!

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The badge of the Verified User will be showed not only in the "author area", but also near the username in the "comments area"!

Are you interested to have this badge? Now there is still no official form to compile, but if you are interested, you can contact the Staff using the email or on our Social Networks!

Have a nice day!

- indiexpo Staff

Share Button, New Languages, New Exclusives and something new Everyday!

What have been the latest changes made to iindiexpo?

It’s been mostly bugfixes, optimizations, expansions, and some small changes!

Without further ado, let’s see what’s changed!

- Share Button

We added a button that allows to share your game much more easily and rapidly on a lot of social networks to every game page. It even comes with a QR code to print or scan, to share with anyone around you!

- More automatic checks during uploads

More automatic checks were added when a game developer tryes to create a new game page. Many kinds of checks were added, the most important ones put in place to avoid spam. Now, if a game developer tryes to make a page with an external download link, the site will automatically check if there are other games with the same external link. Furthermore, every user will be able to create a maximum of two game pages per day.

- The navigation bar has been improved

While before there were both a vertical and an horizontal navigation bar, now it’s all been included in the vertical one, which will allow you to move between different areas much more easily and rapidly.

 

- Added slovakian and persian support

Two new languages were added, once again thanks to the help of the indiexpo community! Adding persian is a remarkable milestone, as it makes indiexpo one of the first game hosting websites completely translated in an arabic language! We’re still fixing the site architecture relative to this new language (we gotta flip everything right to left)!

- Something new everyday!

The most recent edit, instead, was adding an area to the HomePage that will change every day. One day it will show “Games that have recently gotten more than 1000 players”, the next day it will show “The most recently followed games”, and the day after “The most relevant games that have no comments”, etc.

- More small things

New search filters in Advanced Search, new FAQ area, new User Titles depending on your level, bugs fixed regarding double notifications.

A new game has been published exclusively on indiexpo, Tony & Clyde (a low-poly adventure from a brasilian team, with a great color range and a perfect design), which was the first game featured on our latest video, the “Best of August”!

Before the end of the year we should have two other big projects done. The first regards a bug fix related to medals notifications, and the other a new functionality in the Events & Challenges area!

Posts, New Easter Egg Hunt and few updates!

Hi guys! Few updates!

As we said previously, we are publishing on indiexpo blog, several reviews of Game Developers for (new) Indie Devs with interesting projects!

The first one was about the pixel art, made by the pixel artist of Fantastico Studio, and the second one (posted few days ago) was about an adventure game by an artist of Ars Goetia Studio.

It's also started a new Easter Egg hunt! If you will play this game, Rookie Hero, and you will be the first to find the Easter Egg, you will win 500 Gems!

Remember to stay logged.

We also improved the desktop design of the website with few details and just one bar on the left. It's added a new Share button in the game-pages to share your favourite games easily and quickly!

The 2020 is here!

Happy 2020, everyone!

Let's start right away with a nice devlog to talk about what's been recently added to the site!

Then, at the end of this devlog, we will also talk about what's coming next!

First off, let's talk about the goals we'd set ourselves last year and what came of them.

• More events like Egg Hunting -> No Egg Hunting(s), but we had more games with a leaderboard system!
• More exclusive games, FREE as always! -> DONE! And the last one for 2019 was Ultimate Reality
• Continuining to improve the Recommended Area in the Home Page (it's very important for us) -> DONE!
• More games with online functionalities -> DONE!
• Improvement of the News Area -> DONE! Now it's easier to add images and youtube videos, since a few weeks ago we improved the Markdown system!
• More comments on the latest games -> DONE! Thanks to the recommendation algorithm 
• More ways to use indiepad -> DONE! With new buttons and the indiepad screen for mobile phone- read more below!

What did we add this year?

• New logo!
• Area Events & Challenges -> Added the 'Latest Champions' list
• (Inspired by Reddit) Icons when clicking on the Download button if it contains an external link or file name
• When adding links to images, gifs and youtube videos in the comments and in the News Area, the website will display them automatically!
• New ANTI-SPOILER funtion in the comments (and in the news)
• Online status in User Pages
• Subscribers lists (like Instagram's) 
• Indiepad: new Home button (to go back)
• Improved the Search Area's SEO
• Added a chart exclusive to recently uploaded games (less than 30 days), only visible to developers, so they can see how their games are doing, compared with new ones
• Trending Games tab
• Improved the Ukranian and Polish translation of the website, thanks to @Wolod and @Soulrender

What have we done lately?

• Indiepad on the screen when you play an indiepad game on your phone!
  
  
• In the homepage you can now see the 3 latest indie games to gain over 1000 players!
• Players List (only for the games' authors), accessible by clicking on the Player Counter on your game's page!
• Rating filters. Now you can only rate a game if you already downloaded it, your account is more than 10 days old, and your level is higher than 2.

Coming soon?

• Website available in yet another language: Persian!
• "From Dev To Dev". A series of technical articles written by more experienced users by looking at more promising games. The first will be by @FrancescaDeVivo, the artist for Fantastico Studio's games
• Making the indieconsole even better
• New blog posts about a few statistics of the site, comparing 2019 to 2018

What are our goals for 2020?

• Focusing on the players
• Supporting more developers or small teams putting their games up on Kickstarter
• Making user experience on the mobile site different from the desktop site's
• Raising the site's 'gamification'

Will we be able to do all this? Keep following us and we'll find out together!

Updates! Notification-Icons, a new Area in Homepage and Trending Games!

Recently, we tackled the 'game rating' topic  It will not be immediate, but some 'limiters' will be gradually implemented, regarding things such as how long the user's account has existed, the user's level, etc.
A ranking system is something other sites lack and therefore we aim for it to be as clear and honest as possible. These changes will require effort, but they are necessary. It will take some time and some testing, but they are in the works.

Social Network & Marketing. In the next period, we will focus our 'marketing resources' on Facebook (the best social for a Desktop audience), to promote games that belong in the 'middle tier' on indiexpo.

What updates have been made to the site? 
First of all, you might have noticed new icons in the Notification area, that should make visualization more immediate.

In the homepage, we added a new mini-section, showing three random games that have recently gotten over 1000 players (still in testing stage, we're trying to see if people like it and use it).

Trending Games. By visiting the pages of games uploaded in the latest 30 days, you might have noticed 'Trending Games' written in some of them- indicating that that game is receiving a lot of attention when compared to other games uploaded in that timeframe.

Thanks to the help from the author of Knightin'+, the website has been entirely translated to Ukrainian. The translation, previously only 78% done, is now complete! And the new visits from Eastern Europe are already increasing!