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Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
To put it bluntly: we were fools. We somehow convinced ourselves that October would not be as busy, hectic and packed with new indie game releases as September. Boy, were we wrong. We've got indie game demos from several different events to share with you this month, from LudoNarraCon, to Steam Next Fest. Plus an assortment of new releases, including some games that were among our most anticipated titles of 2026!
We are also extremely excited to announce that we are once again partnering with Dark Cocooning on another Weird Days event! This time around, that includes hosting our very first games showcase! The Weird Days: Dark Tales by Warm Light kicks off on November 2 with a 90 minute showcase, featuring 70 indie games that all celebrate the creepy, yet cozy side of indie games, hosted by the two of us! The party doesn't end there, though! The festivities continue on Steam from November 2-9 with special deals, featured programming, developer interviews and more! You can check out the Weird Days: Dark Tales by Warm Light Steam Event Page starting on November 2, and don't forget to catch the showcase on YouTube and Twitch, premiering that day at 2pm Eastern.
Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - October 2026 Show Notes

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:50 - Icebreaker Question
00:14:45 - Indie Game News
00:20:20 - Upcoming Anticipated Games - November
00:29:13 - Demos
00:57:18 - Dressmaker
01:06:00 - Forever Ago
01:09:48 - Truckful
01:14:00 - Shroom and Gloom
01:19:13 - True Love's Curse
01:24:00 - Backrooms Cleanup Crew

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Project Songbird, developed by Connor Rush and FYRE Games, is a 2026 narrative horror game set deep in the Appalachian forests. Singer-songwriter Dakota is struggling with writer's block and needs to escape their intrusive, dark memories to focus on producing their music. Project Songbird combines survival horror gameplay with a traditional narrative walking sim experience. Players must help Dakota confront their inner demons and make it out of the woods in one piece.
In episode 73 of No Small Games, we're getting into the Halloween spirit by confronting the two scariest things we could thing of: horrifying monsters and emotional vulnerability. We discuss the triumphs and downfalls of this iteration on survival horror gameplay, along with our impressions of Dakota's journey. Best of all, we dig in to the themes of the story, that center around what it means to create things for ourselves, for other people, and how to survive the pressure of expectations.

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:00 - Boss Battles
00:27:15 - Project Songbird Discussion
01:49:10 - Game Ratings
01:54:34 - One Small Thing

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Sovereign Tower, developed by Wild Wits Games and published by Curve Games, plucks you from obscurity and drops you atop the throne of a small, humble kingdom. Without warning, it becomes your role to listen to subjects and determine whose requests get granted, to develop relationships with potential allies, and to protect the sovereignty of your rule. To do this, you must gather a band of fearsome knights to your round table. You'll be able to choose their quests and strategically send them out on missions that require their specialized skills and hopefully also meet their goals for personal fulfillment. Yes, it is essentially medieval Dispatch, in the best way.
In Episode 72, we're joined by Robin Bea to discuss the many shenanigans we engaged in during our playthroughs of Sovereign Tower. You'll hear about our successes in dating around the tower, and who we chose to ally ourselves with. A heads up to anyone who wants to play the game: every choice matters and the narrative begins to branch meaningfully and quickly, so our narrative discussion will contain some spoilers, even before our official spoiler section. We had a delight chatting with Robin about this incredibly special game, and we hope you enjoy the chat!

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:52 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:16:20 - Meet our Guest - Robin Bea
00:33:27 - Sovereign Tower Discussion
01:31:53 - Sovereign Tower Spoilers
01:39:21 - Game Ratings
01:45:14 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guest
Robin (she/her)
@robinbombus.bsky.social
Robin Bea is a games journalist and critic and the co-host of the video game podcasts Girl Mode and dotzip, and In Sequence, comics and manga podcast for everyone. Her voice in game media is one that we admire immensely.
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Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
If you thought your Indie Game of the Year pick or top 10 of 2026 was locked in, September probably threw all of that out of whack. It certainly made us question everything we previously thought, because this month was relentless with its deluge of incredible indies. From Well Dweller, to Woodo, to Sucker for Love, we really drew from every genre and vibe this month in our selection. We're also looking ahead to October, because 2026 does not appear to be slowing down with the game releases.
Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - September 2026 Show Notes

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:27 - Icebreaker Question
00:13:08 - Indie Game News
00:25:54 - Demos
00:35:14 - Kernel Hearts
00:44:25 - Sucker for Love: Crush Landing
00:51:47 - Well Dweller
00:59:16 - the mountain is as it always was
01:02:43 - Woodo
01:10:53 - TOEM 2
01:17:47 - Fruitbearer

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Wax Heads, developed by Patattie Games, is a slice-of-life visual novel mixed with a record store management sim. You'll spend your shifts at Repeater Records recommending albums to a parade of strange and charming customers, learning about the panoply of fascinating artists from the Wax Heads cinematic universe, and chatting with your coworkers. Everyone on staff at the store has a fascinating backstory to unpack, but none more than your elusive boss, Morgan Macintyre. But just as you're getting to know and love the store, your customers, and your colleagues, the threat of a closure begins to loom. Can Repeater Records be saved?
In Episode 71, we had the pleasure of chatting with content creator Kevin Cortez about this quirky musical-centered game. Everyone had their own personal experience of spending day in and day out recommending music to the Repeater Records customers, and you'll get to hear about everyone's favorite coworkers. Most importantly, perhaps, you'll also hear our definitive berry rankings!

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:38 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:13:02 - Meet our Guest - Kevin Cortez
00:26:28 - Wax Heads Discussion
01:35:38 - Wax Heads Spoilers
01:41:12 - Game Ratings
01:46:02 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guest
Kevin (he/him)
@kevincortez.huffpost.com
Kevin Cortez is the Shopping Editor at HuffPost, a contributor to the gaming blog site Mothership, and a content creator who curates recommendations for a variety of fun product types, including gaming merch. We're big fans of all of his work and loved getting a peek into his process in this episode!
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We're bringing you along for our first PAX West in Seattle! We're stoked to share all the indie demos, side events, and shenanigans!
Our very first PAX West in Seattle had us feeling like games media babies all over again. Two buildings, many floors of expo booths, panels, and programming, and so much to explore! But we played more indie game demos than ever at this PAX! We also got to attend some wonderfully indie-centric side events like the MIX Fall Showcase and the Seattle Indies Expo. We're a little loopy from all the travel, but we hope you enjoy this recap of all the games we got to check out, including some exclusive sneak peeks!
Curious to hear and see more about these games? Check out our roundup of 11 stellar indie games we got our hands on at the show, including our Game of the Show! Also, check out the full show notes for the names of and links to all of the games we talk about in this episode!

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:05 - NSG Off the Cuff: PAX Day 1
00:07:53 - PAX West 2026 First Impressions
00:19:10 - Unofficial Side Events
00:27:47 - NSG Off the Cuff: PAX Day 2
00:50:20 - PAX Indie Demo Highlights
01:15:20 - Interview - Manda Farough and Greg Rogers, Causeway Studios
01:33:34 - PAX Indie Demo Highlights Continued
01:38:18 - Interview - Ben Escobar, Genie Boy Games
01:42:56 - PAX Indie Demo Highlights Continued
02:12:21 - Interview - Quintin Pan, ambedo studio
02:20:20 - PAX Indie Demo Highlights Continued

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Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
We may be almost through summer, but the gaming news continues to flow, for better or worse. We dig into some big indie game news stories from the past month, plus a little internet discourse, as a treat. As usual, we also have a ton of awesome game demos and new releases to tell you about! Make sure you stay through the end of the roundup because we have a very special bonus segment at the end, where we got to chat with our dear friends Cognitive Clips and Cecilie about this year's Games for Change Festival. They shared some great highlights from this year's event, some of which you can watch at the links in the show notes.
Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - August Show Notes

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:48 - Icebreaker Question
00:13:00 - Indie Game News
00:34:15 - Demos
00:47:10 - Big Walk
00:57:36 - Capy Castaway
01:00:39 - Mind Inc.
01:03:10 - Sephiria
01:08:50 - Nimbit Frontier
01:13:52 - Lost & Found: A This Bed We Made Story
01:20:32 - Walk
01:24:46 - Fields of Mistria
01:38:28 - A Musical Story

Meet our Guests
CognitiveClips
@cognitiveclips.bsky.social
Jordan, aka CognitiveClips, is a gaming content creator and one of the co-hosts of Drop-in Drop-out Podcast. Jordan produces video essays, game impressions and playthroughs for YouTube. As a co-host on Drop-in Drop-out, he joins a large cast of rotating hosts and guests to discuss video game news, new releases and everything in between.
Check out Jordan's content on:
Bluesky
YouTube
Instagram
Drop-in Drop-out Podcast
C3C1LIE
@c3c1lie.bsky.social
Cecilie works in advocacy and policy work at the United Nations, with a focus on international migration and displacement. She works with governments, NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders to uplift grassroots experiences and bring them to policy making spaces at the UN. She also occasionally streams on Twitch, including recapping events like Games for Change.
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Road 96, developed by Digixart, is a choices matter adventure game where you make your way through a procedurally generated road trip, trying to cross the border out of your authoritarian country. A pivotal election is coming up and teens are being hunted down and imprisoned. Your only hope is to travel north in hopes that you can escape to freedom. In Road 96, every player's journey will be entirely your own.
In Episode 70, we were delighted to be joined by gaming content creator Rogan, to help us unpack the wild twists and turns we experienced on the road. We discuss everything from video game hot takes to our thoughts on the choices matter genre. True to the premise of the game, all of our journeys were extremely different and we had a great time comparing what we encountered.

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:13:00 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:22:00 - Meet our Guest - RoganPlaysGames
00:48:10 - Road 96 Discussion
02:00:15 - Game Ratings
02:06:37 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guests
Rogan (he/him)
@roganplaysgames.bsky.social
Rogan is an indie gaming content creator known for short form videos highlighting lesser known titles similar to AAA favorites, upcoming indies to look out for, and more. With years of experience in the games industry, he brings both deep knowledge of and passion for games to his content.
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Mixtape is a cinematic narrative adventure developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur and published by Annapurna. In the few months between its release and the time of this recording, it earned itself many accolades and also much discussion among the gaming community, for better or worse. Players join three friends on their last night together after senior year of high school. Knowing they have just a few hours together before their lives change forever, they set out to have the most epic night ever, including an iconic soundtrack. The game features tracks from DEVO, The Smashing Pumpkins, Iggy Pop, The Cure, and many more artists who created the vibe for a generation.
It's Episode 69, so of course we had to make it extra... nice! This is the first time we're welcoming two guests from different shows on for one episode, and we're delighted that Brendon and AJ picked out Mixtape to discuss with us. We've all been chomping at the bit to throw our hat into the ring of the Mixtape discourse that briefly set the internet on fire. You'll hear our experiences with the game, plus a lot of talk about music! We hope you enjoy the shenanigans and if your name is Christopher Nolan... you're welcome ;)

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:55 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:16:45 - Meet our Guests - Brendon Bigley & AJ Fillari
00:58:50 - Mixtape Discussion
02:09:08 - Game Ratings
02:15:52 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guests
Brendon Bigley
@bb.wavelengths.online
Brendon hosts Into the Aether: A Lowkey Video Game Podcast, along with Stephen Hilger. He also writes and produces video content on his website Wavelengths, and recently launched Overworld, a site that offers a macro view at the current video game press and discourse.
Check out Brendon's content on:
Into the Aether
Bluesky
Wavelengths
Overworld
AJ Fillari
@ajfillari.bsky.social
AJ Fillari is a podcast producer, editor, and host. They’re also a TTRPG and Video Game Enjoyer! AJ edits and produces too many podcasts to name, but among them are Into the Aether, Formative Media with Christian Spicer, and Frog of the Week. AJ also both hosts and produces and dotzip!
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Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
It's confession time: we play an ungodly number of indie games in July. We have a roundup to conquer all roundups lined up, full of brand spankin' new games, earlier 2026 games that we missed, and even classic indies dating back all the way to 2011! There's truly something in here for every type of gamer: from the stone cold nerds who want to solve mysteries using programming languages, to players who just want to be a speeding bus doing skate park tricks. We hope you find a new favorite game among these delightful titles.
Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - July 2026 Show Notes

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:04 - Icebreaker Question
00:17:13 - Indie Game News
00:32:38 - Demos
00:49:20 - Letter Lost
00:58:22 - OFFBEAT
01:05:15 - Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division
01:11:34 - Denshattack!
01:16:12 - Wabisabi Sushi Derby
01:24:29 - Book of Travels
01:30:20 - TR-49
01:37:06 - To The Moon
01:43:34 - Desktop Explorer
01:52:35 - 1000xRESIST 2nd Playthrough
01:55:17 - MECCHA CHAMELEON
01:58:53 - YAPYAP

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Relooted, developed and published by Nyamakop, is a strategy heist game with a big dash of free running and a huge amount of charm. You play as Nomali, a free running coach who has to take a break from her career in athletics to rescue her little brother, only to find herself committing to an unexpected career change. She and her crew (which includes her brother Trevor, her grandmother, her best friend, a quirky acrobat from the neighborhood, and more) set off on a new venture to covertly reclaim African artifacts that have been wrongfully held by museums and collectors. And by "covertly reclaim," we mean pull a heist. Actually, many heists.
In episode 68 of No Small Games, we're diving into Relooted to discuss a game that managed to break out of the indie game bubble and initiated discussions in the art and curation world. In fact, this very week of the episode releasing, Relooted just won the award for "Best in Community Empowerment" at the Games for Change Awards in New York. We'll be discussing its emotional and cultural impact, as well as the narrative and gameplay successes. We hope you enjoy this episode and, seriously, go listen to the Relooted soundtrack!!

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:00 - Boss Battles
00:11:46 - Relooted Discussion
01:09:36 - RelootedSpoilers
01:21:13 - Game Ratings
01:23:57 - One Small Thing

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Fishbowl, developed by imissmyfriends.studio and published by Wholesome Games Presents, is a quietly emotional narrative game about a young woman processing her grief while the world around her changes forever. You play as Alo, who has just moved to a new city to start a brand new job, just one month after the passing of her dear grandmother. As Alo is coping with this loss, along with all of the changes that come with moving and starting a new job, she learns that her work will abruptly shift to all-remote, due to a surge in illnesses leading to a global pandemic. The experience of living through lockdown while processing her own personal loss is deeply relatable, and takes both Alo and players to many places emotionally, all while staying within the four walls of Alo's apartment.
In episode 67 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily reflect on their own experiences of the pandemic in 2020, as they discuss their time playing Fishbowl. The game brought up many memories for both hosts, as they compare their experiences to Alo's. This conversation was a cathartic flashback to the year that life as we knew it turned upside down. We hope that listening can be cathartic for you as well.

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:30 - Boss Battles
00:18:08 - Fishbowl Discussion
01:13:48 - Fishbowl Spoilers
01:34:45 - Game Ratings
01:39:12 - One Small Thing

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Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
We made it through June and gaming press and podcasters everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief! Don't get us wrong, it was a great month for gaming news, announcements and showcases, but boy, was it a whirlwind! From Summer Game Fest, to some heartbreaking announcements out of Xbox, to the chaos of digging into Steam Next Fest, a lot has happened in the last 30 days. The month was just too big to discuss on our own, so we brought in CGDannyB to help us discuss some of the biggest news stories to touch the indie game space. But first and foremost, the three of us each counted down 5 of our favorite demos from Steam Next Fest!
Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - June 2026 Show Notes

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:25 - Icebreaker Question
00:12:14 - Indie Game News
00:42:58 - Steam Next Fest Demos

Meet our Guest
Danny (he/him)
@cgdannyb.bsky.social
What's up guys, this is our guest CGDannyB! He really likes indie games and he loves sharing them with you! If you follow Danny on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, you may have heard him say something just like that. Danny is an indie-game focused content creator who specializes in short form video. He is also the co-host of the Playlog Podcast!
Check out Danny's work on:
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YouTube
TikTok
Instagram
Playlog Podcast

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Lil Gator Game, developed by MegaWobble, is a bite-sized open world adventure game. You play as the eponymous Lil Gator, a kid who's watching his friends and big sis growing up and taking on more grown up responsibilities, but all they want to do is play. Your mission is to get everyone on the island involved in the biggest game anyone's ever seen. You'll run, climb, slide and slash your way through a beautiful natural landscape with no danger or combat, but lots of fun platforming and many secrets to uncover.
In episode 66 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily talk about their experiences (both new and old) with Lil Gator Game! As someone who isn't traditionally a fan of open world games or 3D platforming, you'll find out how Lil Gator Game sat with Kate. You'll also hear about Emily's early experiences with the game, which is one of the first game keys she ever received as a content creator. We hope you enjoy this heartfelt chat about an adorable game.

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:32 - Boss Battles
00:17:30 - Lil Gator Game Discussion
01:10:25 - Lil Gator Game Spoilers
01:21:08 - Game Ratings
01:25:59 - One Small Thing

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The No Small Games girlies got their first taste of Summer Game Fest Play Days this year, and the lineup of indies did not disappoint!
We are officially back from Summer Game Fest in sunny Los Angeles, and boy do we have a lot of games to tell you about! We got hands on with a huge number of indie games, some that we've been anxiously awaiting and some that were just announced this week. Whether you were there on the ground with us or watching the showcases from home, this was a great SGF for indie games!
Also, huge thanks to our Patreon supporters who helped us get to Summer Game Fest this year! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Summer Game Fest Recap Show Notes

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:33 - Icebreaker Question
00:07:52 - High Level Takeaways on SGF
00:18:40 - The MIX
00:37:07 - Day of the Devs
01:10:23 - Nintendo
01:14:53 - PM Studios
01:25:43 - Out of Words
01:34:38 - My Arms Are Longer Now
01:39:19 - Tenebris Somnia

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Promise Mascot Agency, developed and published by Kaizen Game Works, offers a special blend of open world adventuring and management sim. You play as Michi, aka The Janitor, an exiled Yakuza fixer who finds himself stuck in the cursed town of Kaso Machi where he must successfully manage a mascot talent agency in order to save his Yakuza family's matriarch. Along with Pinky, your partner in crime (figuratively) and mascot wrangling (literally), you'll need to recruit mascots, match them up with the right jobs, and uncover the dark secrets of Kaso Machi's past before time runs out.
In episode 65 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily wrap up the spring season with a deep dive into the many systems and mechanics of Promise Mascot Agency. There is a lot going on in this game, and not just narratively! You'll hear all about their money-making strategies and favorite mascots. We hope you enjoy this very special game discussion!

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:25 - Boss Battles
00:13:36 - Promise Mascot Agency Discussion
01:39:00 - Game Ratings
01:42:00 - One Small Thing
01:51:25 - Next Season Teaser

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Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
BUT FIRST... want to help us get to Summer Game Fest this June? Check out our pay-what-you can fundraise on Patreon, where you'll unlock our Indie Game Smash or Pass video as a thank you for your support! Check out the fundraiser here - https://www.patreon.com/collection/2159593
We are quickly ramping up to Summer Game Fest and all the madness of summer showcases and announcements. This month we got a delightful amuse-bouche to the upcoming showcase season with the Six One Indie Showcase! With 61 indie game announcements in 93 minutes, the event was absolutely stacked with highly wishlistable games. You might even see a little shoutout to No Small Games, which is a nod to the fact that we had the honor of writing up previews for two of the featured games. You can head over to the Six One Indie website to read our previews of RollerGirl and Treetopians.
Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - May 2026 Show Notes

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:11 - Icebreaker Question
00:16:46 - Indie Game News
00:22:50 - Demos
01:12:10 - The Last Gas Station
01:18:02 - TetherGeist
01:20:52 - STICKER/BALL
01:35:30 - UNBEATABLE
01:38:26 - Sledding Game

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Follow the escapades of two unlikely heroes and community builders in Hermit and Pig, a charmingly odd turn-based RPG. Hermit has grown comfortable in his life of solitude and foraging alongside his best friend, Pig. But the pair feel uncharacteristically called to act when they hear that a local factory has been taken over by a corporation that is firing its workers and destroying the local environment. You must help Hermit and Pig overcome numerous challenges and grow as people... er, yeah, people.
We were so glad to get to chat with our friends at JK! Games! about this singularly quirky and hilarious title. Jerica and Kayla join Kate and Emily to discuss the fast-paced and engaging turn-based combat and unique dialogue mechanics. You'll hear where Hermit and Pig hit its mark, where it fell a little flat, and where it was just so outside the box that it's hard to qualify. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:17 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:16:37 - Meet our Guests - Jerica and Kayla, JK! Games!
00:38:46 - Hermit and Pig Discussion
01:30:57 - Hermit and Pig Spoilers
01:40:25 - Game Ratings
01:46:52 - One Small Thing

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JK! Games!
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Jerica and Kayla are two of the hosts of JK! Games!, a gaming and nerd-centric podcasts where the hosts discuss gaming news, debates on video game culture and technology, as well as their passion for gaming. The two are also part of the ensemble cast of hosts of Drop-In Drop-Out podcast.
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Cairn, developed by The Game Bakers, is a 2026 survival climbing game that follows world-renowned alpinist Aava as she attempts to single-handedly (well, figuratively, at least) climb one of the highest and most treacherous mountains in the world. Players must familiarize themselves with a unique control schema for climbing and choose their path to ascent wisely as they guide Aava up this formidable peak. In addition to the climbing itself, players need to monitor the supplies she's carrying in her backpack wisely, to make sure Aava never runs out of food or water on her journey. The adventure is harrowing, but so are the emotions that get stirred up on the way to the top.
It was an absolute pleasure to get to talk about this powerful and extremely challenging game with Adam Gumbert, of The Tier List and Respawn Aim Fire podcasts. In this discussion we share our thoughts on the climbing mechanics and whether the survival elements supported or detracted from our experience of the game. We also take a close look at Aava's personal journey and ask ourselves which is the "good" ending and which is the "true" ending of this game.

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:50 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:09:42 - Meet our Guest - Adam Gumbert, The Tier List
00:21:52 - Cairn Discussion
01:23:05 - Game Ratings
01:28:02 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guests
Adam (he/him)
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You may have read his words on Game Sandwich or heard him on shows like Respawn Aim Fire or his newest podcast The Tier List. Or maybe you’ve attended (or participated in) his live gaming events like this year’s Game-pardy panel at PAX East. We were delighted to have Adam come join us for this episode!
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Say No! More is a quirky game with a powerful message, developed by Studio Fizbin. You play as a young person, trying to get their footing in a new career, dealing with the pressures of office life. Simultaneously, you're also trying to navigate social pressures, as your roommate keeps asking you to cover their half of the rent, month after month. Everything comes to a head when your new manager steals your precious lunchbox. The solution? Time to bust out modern society's most feared two-letter word: NO! You'll get to see the power and the consequences of saying "no" to a variety of people, in a variety of manners, and discover the collective power we all have when we encourage each other to put our foot down.
We were delighted to be joined for this episode by Kanisha and Claire of Date with Us, a dating sim podcast, to discuss this unique gaming experience. We chat about which "no" style fits each of us best, our experiences with saying "no" more in our real lives, and the pressures the world puts on us all to say "yes." Thanks to the Date with Us hosts for joining us in this fascinating discussion!

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:12 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:14:23 - Meet our Guests - Kanisha and Claire, Date with Us
00:36:08 - Say No! More Discussion
01:41:20 - Game Ratings
01:48:05 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guests
Date with Us
@datewith.us

Join internet friends Claire and Kanisha as they come together to gab about games and dissect their fictional romantic relationships in this Dating Sim recap and review podcast. Join them for their digital debriefs about our pixelized paramours. Whether they’re in visual novels, roguelites, or funky indie darlings, they dish on who they’re romancing and if their choices really mattered.
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