Indie Notebook alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

From recent posts: This publication covers indie game development, Kickstarter campaigns, and specific titles like Effervescent, Flock Ton of Flamingos, and Spelling Beach. It consistently publishes news about funding rounds, launch…

Likely audience: Indie game developers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

Receive regular in-depth game design analysis. Discover how the best games entertain their players and learn to do the same.

Likely audience: game designers

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SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Think Like A Game Designer publishes interviews with board game designers alongside practical essays on game design, prototyping, and creative resilience. It is aimed at aspiring and professional tabletop game designers…

Likely audience: indie game developers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 4, 2026

From recent posts: The Soloist is a newsletter dedicated to solo tabletop role-playing games, covering awards, crowdfunding campaigns, indie releases, and community play formats. It serves the tabletop gaming community with regular…

Likely audience: Indie game developers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

the musings, interviews and announcements of Dave Thaumavore, a YouTube reviewer of indie and 3rd party tabletop RPGs.

Likely audience: Tabletop RPG designers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Post Games publishes weekly interviews with indie developers, film directors, and authors alongside reviews, history pieces, and podcast episodes covering video game culture, adaptations, and industry news. The…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

Sou Horacio Corral, argentino e brasileiro, com mais de 20 anos de experiência em livros e games. Aqui compartilho conteúdos sobre livros, tradução, e games, trazendo insights e dicas práticas do mercado.

Likely audience: Game Localization Professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The publication covers tabletop game design and mechanics, featuring analysis of a streamlined 2d6 combat system with effort dice and a review of an analog print-and-play dice game focused on caring for a brain in a…

Likely audience: TTRPG designers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

Settings, house rules, adventures, and ideas for your TTRPG experience.

Likely audience: tabletop RPG enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Eidos Design | Building with AI publishes design case studies and app reviews focused on AI-assisted workflows, iOS game development, and visual discovery platforms. It is for designers and developers interested in…

Likely audience: designers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: MusicEXP publishes a weekly Game Music Digest covering soundtrack deals, artist collaborations, and concert tours across the video game industry, plus occasional long-form interviews with composers and musicians working…

Likely audience: gaming enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

Golem Productions is all about OSR—great game design, inspiring creators, raw creativity and a DIY spirit. We review, analyze, and celebrate everything that makes OSR amazing, while sharing behind-the-scenes insights…

Likely audience: RPG enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

From recent posts: Zaruri & Cultură publishes a mix of board game mechanics and cultural history, with recent issues covering trick-taking games like French Tarot, abstract strategy titles based on the m,n,k-game mechanic, and astronomy…

Likely audience: Board game enthusiasts

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GhostWeekly · last post 32 days ago

Remap is a new media company from the creators behind Waypoint.

Likely audience: Indie game developers

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GhostWeekly · last post 25 days ago

Games, play, and culture with Jamin Warren

Likely audience: Digital artists

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GhostEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

Critiques, Analysis, and Opinions on the world of virtual racing and beyond.

Likely audience: Racing game enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Easy, practical, and actionable marketing tips, insights, and case studies for indie game developers.

Likely audience: Indie game developers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

Anecdotes and insights on technology, gaming, and modern society

Likely audience: Community managers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Likely audience: indie game developers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

I talk about games, writing, and how to win back your time wasted on your phone!

Likely audience: indie game developers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

Cartoon Ghost creates written, video, and audio content about video games, anime, manga, and comic books.

Likely audience: PC gamers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Infinite Lives publishes interviews, game reviews, convention recaps, and debates about video games, covering indie development, Nintendo remakes, and tactical RPGs. It is written for readers interested in game design…

Likely audience: gamers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Hacks for learning, productivity, having work-life-passion balance and finally game development!

Likely audience: game developers

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LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

Weekly newsletter exploring the design decisions behind digital products.

Likely audience: Product Managers

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