This Indie Pride Bundle just made it easy to support queer indies in 2026!
There are few things that a gaymer loves more than a good indie pride bundle on Steam.
For those whose ideal night is relaxing at home, smashing away on WASD, these packages offer hours of amazing gameplay at a stunningly low price. Steam Bundles have proven themselves as some of the best can’t-miss deals on the platform…and they’re even better when they are so, so queer.
Luckily for gay gamers everywhere, three developers just unveiled an Indie Pride Bundle that brings together some of the best queer-themed games from the past year: Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker Makeover, Steel Century Groove, and Hungry Horrors!
This may seem like an odd trio at first; from a hilarious dating simulator to a complex roguelite, new fans may wonder what these projects have in common. But what unites each is that they were made by LGBTQ+ and allied developers working to give queer players games they’ll love. Through this bundle, each one hopes to promote not only their own work, but those of other indie studios breaking barriers in the gaming industry today. They offer as much great gameplay as they do LGBTQ+ authenticity, making them perfect for players who express their pride best through high scores and a well-worn keyboard.
Any good gamer knows that before you make the purchase, you have to examine the merchandise. So let’s take a look at this bundle now and learn why each game is a great way to support queer indie projects today!
Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker Makeover
It’s hard to find a dating simulation as renowned as Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker Makeover — and that’s not just because of the fabulous drag queen on its cover! A remaster of Magic Notion’s hit Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker, this follow-up continues the legacy of its predecessor, one of the first mainstream dating sims to feature LGBTQ+ romance.
The project has been a hit with queer and allied gamers alike since debuting in 2014, with the gameplay of crafting unique singles and puzzling through awkward dates entertaining players for more than a decade. This remaster offers the brightly colored mechanics of its original, packed with a zany management system that helps each single find love. And the game also updates its inclusion for modern audiences; Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker Makeover’s character creation now features expanded gender and appearance options like new clothing, makeup, and more!
Of course, this is all overseen by the queen Kitty Powers herself, our titular matchmaker whose drag excellence makes the game as funny as it is entertaining to play. Fans had been clamoring for this remaster for years — and, based on the games’ great reviews, it’s clear they weren’t disappointed.
Steel Century Groove
Imagine Pokémon, but instead of cute creatures, you battle with hulking mechs. And that instead of chaotic battles filled with special moves, you send your machines to square off in the most cutthroat kind of competition: hardcore dance battles.
This is Steel Century Groove, a project from developer Sloth Gloss Games that sees players act as young pilots striving to be the world champion of Mech Dance Battles. The inventive premise is paired with an equally nuanced playstyle; Steel Century Groove has gamers dashing and tapping along to whatever song their mech is jamming out to. Players can sync up their own music to the dance battles or use the endlessly catchy tunes built into the game, with each mech demolishing these songs using the unique moveset they bring into battle.
Steel Century Groove offers a dynamic gameplay that takes players through a beautifully rendered world of dancing machines and endless bops. With a project so vibrant, it’s no wonder why the game has become such a hit with queer gamers since its launch earlier this year!
Hungry Horrors
Few gaming subgenres are as popular as deck-builders and cooking simulators, with the best of each being captured perfectly by Clumsy Bear’s — a studio run by a real-life gay couple — newest project: Hungry Horrors!
This game casts players as a princess, desperately trying to save her kingdom from a dragon, while dealing with a countryside filled with monsters from British and Irish mythology. But whether it’s Jenny Greenteeth or Y Fad Felen, our protagonist quickly learns the best way to quell any creature: cooking them some good food. Every monster and character comes from legends and myths of the British Isles, and every dish served is a real traditional meal you can still eat! Hungry Horrors has players collect ingredients and craft traditional meals, with each foodstuff offering a unique synergy and every cooking instrument acting as an enchanted weapon to vanquish a creature’s hunger. These deck-building mechanics offer a kind of simulator players haven’t seen before, combining the pleasure of great food with the strategic prowess real chefs know is required for such delicacies.
Pair all of this with the beautiful pixelart story at its center, and Hungry Horrors provides not only an intriguing take on these classic subgenres, but a game filled with more delicious food — and ravenous monsters — than a gamer could ever ask for!
This Indie Pride Bundle gives gamers a chance to play each of these projects at a reduced price, loving their gameplay while feeling proud knowing that they’re supporting a group of queer indie games. Each one comes from a studio fighting to create projects for these communities today. And by securing this bundle and enjoying the games inside, players get the chance to show their support… while fighting to get the highest score possible, of course.
Grab the Indie Pride Bundle now on Steam.
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