No Small Games

Bye Sweet Carole is a narrative-horror platformer, set in a world inspired by classic animated films. Teenage girl Lana is distraught, searching for her missing friend Carole Simmons, when she discovers some surprising news. She is in fact the princess of the far-off magical land of Corolla... and she is in mortal danger. Guide Lana through perilous situations and help her escape from the evil Mr. Kyn and investigate the secrets of Bunny Hall, all while she continues to search for her friend.  In episode 58 of No Small Games, we're diving into Bye Sweet Carole, one of our most anticipated games of 2025. Kate and Emily discuss the visual style and whether the developers pulled of the classic Disney-esque style. You'll find out how Kate fared playing a horror game with SO many bunnies, given her deep fear of rabbits. This game was a wild ride and so is this episode! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:47 - Boss Battles 00:18:54 - Bye Sweet Carole Discussion 01:24:32 - Bye Sweet Carole Spoilers 01:47:00 - Game Ratings 01:49:52 - One Small Thing 01:59:58 - Next Game Announcement Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. We've officially made it through 2025, both the longest and shortest year of all time. And we are so grateful to everyone who has listened to No Small Games, come to guest on the show, engaged with us on socials and supported us in any way. Thank you! This episode we have some awards show news to discuss, plus more new releases. The year might be over, but the indie game bangers just keep on coming, and some new releases might just be sneaking their way into our top 10 lists for the year. 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 - December 2025 Show Notes Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Icebreaker Question 00:14:28 - Indie Game News 00:43:37 - Demos 00:50:58 - despelote 00:54:05 - Death Howl 00:59:55 - Cast n Chill 01:03:48 - Dispatch 01:11:06 - CorgiSpace 01:21:49 - I'm on Observation Duty 8 Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Fa la la la la la la la let's GO GAMERS!! It's Christmas time! It's the most wonderful time of the year!! No, not Summer Game Fest! It's time for the winter holidays and we've wrapped up a very special holiday episode to put under everyone's tree this year. The No Small Games girlies got together with the Crossplay Conversations crew for a very special indie game White Elephant party! All six of us came with a surprise indie game (or two) that we thought the group would enjoy. We had a blast choosing gifts to unwrap, choosing gifts to STEAL, and getting into the holiday spirit! We hope this episode will be a festive addition to your winter holiday plans! And most of all, we're wishing peace, joy and rest to all our listeners as 2025 comes to a close. Thank you for spending part of your year with us. We'll see you for the December roundup on New Year's Eve! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:52 - Meet our Guest - Crossplay Conversations 00:07:22 - Holiday Ice Breaker 00:14:20 - White Elephant Part 00:55:26 - Part 2 - Mini Game Reviews 00:58:45 - Mini Review - Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons 01:09:03 - Mini Review - Egging On 01:21:13 - The Wolf Among Us 01:31:56 - Mini Review - Miniatures 01:39:19 - Mini Review - What Remains of Edith Finch 01:50:16 - Mini Review - Bokura Meet our Guest Crossplay Conversations @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Crossplay Conversations is hosted by Jacob McCourt, Joseph Hooper, and Claire and Luke Lewis. They cover industry topics, game reviews, and light-hearted conversations about their favorite games. Check out the Crossplay Conversation team: Bluesky  YouTube  Jacob McCourt's Bluesky  Joseph Hooper's Bluesky  Luke Lewis's Bluesky  Claire Lewis's Bluesky Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato is the newest game from development studio Studio Bando, and has been one of No Small Games' most anticipated games of the last couple years. The story follows little Miho, a young boy attempting to help his grandma out in the kitchen. Cooking suddenly becomes much less straightforward when Miho is sent into the pantry to get a potato. He discovers a frog getting ready to pilfer the sack of potatoes, and winds up getting launched into a magical world beyond his imagination, just through the back of the pantry. Throughout the rest of SOPA, you guide Miho as he attempts to retrieve the stolen potatoes, save Nana's soup, and meets a colorful cast of characters along the way. In episode 56 of No Small Games, we're finally digging in to SOPA! This has been the on again, off again, will they, won't they game of the last couple years for the show, as we've been following the repeatedly updated release dates and windows that finally led to its release this fall. Kate and Emily share their thoughts on finally getting their hands on the game, surprises about. the final result, and their feelings at the prospect of a sequel. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:17 - Boss Battles 00:18:57 - SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato Discussion 01:18:38 - SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato Spoilers 01:37:03 - Game Ratings 01:43:53 - One Small Thing 01:50:04 - Next Game Announcement Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. The year is starting to draw to a close, which can only mean one thing: it's gaming awards season!! November was packed with news, from the new Steam Machine announcement to The Game Awards nominations. No Small Games once again had the great honor of getting to participate in the judging committee for The Indie Game Awards, so we also got to recap some of the standouts and surprises from the nominated games that we got to play. But don't worry, 2025 isn't done with the incredible new releases yet, and we have some great new games to tell you about, too! 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 - November 2025 Show Notes Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:35 - Icebreaker Question 00:11:36 - Indie Game News 00:46:23 - Demos 00:58:08 - IGA Judging Prep Games 01:41:26 - The Séance of Blake Manor 01:45:50 - Dead Static Drive 01:51:35 - Egging On 01:56:20 - VIDEOVERSE 02:01:58 - As I Began to Dream Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Blue Prince is the investigation roguelite that set the indie gaming world ablaze this past year. You play as Simon, a young man who has just arrived at the estate of his recently deceased great uncle. An estate which he is now to inherit, assuming he can pass one final test. You must help Simon reach the secret 46th room of this 45-room manor house, which also has the magical property of resetting its rooms after every night. Choose what room you will come upon when you open each doorway, and try to solve the mysteries within to claim your inheritance. Fall season is coming to a close, but it's going out with a bang! In episode 55, Kate and Emily are joined by special guest Jill Grodt of The Indie Informer, to cover one of the greatest new games of 2025. But first, we learn some fascinating lore about Jill, much of which conveniently ties into our game discussion later! Then the three get into all the nitty gritty of the mechanics of the game, the incredible vibes, and spill the tea on their favorite and least favorite rooms. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:33 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:13:52 - Meet our Guest - Jill Grodt 00:48:53 - Blue Prince Discussion 01:59:13 - Blue Prince Spoilers 02:15:27 - Game Ratings 02:20:12 - One Small Thing Meet our Guest Jill Grodt (she/her) @finruin.bsky.social Jill Grodt is the Editor-in-Chief at The Indie Informer website, which covers indie game news and reviews. She is also one of the illustrious hosts of The Indie Council podcast. A former editor at Game Informer, Jill is one of the leading voices in indie game media. Check out Jill's work on: Bluesky  The Indie Informer  The Indie Council Podcast Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

In Stars and Time is a time loop RPG from insertdisc5, that follows a ragtag found-family of adventurers, at the very end of their long quest to defeat The King. You play as Siffrin, the party's rogue, as they try to piece together why they find themselves stuck living out the same day over and over again. The writing is heartfelt and at times heartbreaking, the characters are charming, and the game features a strangely addictive system for turn-based combat. Thank you for tuning in to episode 54!! In this episode, Kate and Emily are joined by special guest Rachel Watts, to talk about this fascinating time loop experience. But before they dive into the game, the three have lots of guinea pig and indie game related topics to discuss! It was truly a joy to have Rachel on the show and we hope you love this episode as much as we do! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:30 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:19:15 - Meet our Guest - Rachel Watts 00:35:35 - In Stars and Time Discussion 01:56:15 - In Stars and Time Spoilers 02:12:58 - Game Ratings 02:18:46 - One Small Thing Meet our Guest Rachel Watts (she/her) @rachelwatts.bsky.social Rachel Watts is a freelance games journalist with bylines in Edge, GamesRadar, PC Gamer and more. She is currently the editor of Thinky Games and one of the wonderful co-hosts of the Indieventure podcast. She is also the author of a brand new book from Lost in Cult about the indie sci-fi puzzle adventure Cocoon. Check out Rachel's work on the following platforms: Bluesky  Indieventure Podcast  Thinky Games  Cocoon: Design Works by Rachel Watts Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. It's yet another very Next Fest roundup! This month brought us the third and final Steam Next Fest event of 2025, showcasing thousands more demos for upcoming games. We had a great time checking out all of the demos we discuss in this episode, although we had a less fun time sifting through Steam Store pages looking for GenAI disclosures. Join us as we talk about everything Steam Next Fest-related under the sun! 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 2025 Show Notes Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:20 - Icebreaker Question 00:19:07 - Indie Game News 00:37:34 - Steam Next Fest Demos 01:39:13 - Backpack Hero 01:41:54 - CARIMARA: Beneath the Forlorn Limbs 01:46:51 - Henry Halfhead 01:48:49 - CloverPit 01:51:15 - First Bite Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Fear the Spotlight is a retro-inspired survival horror game and the debut game from Cozy Game Pals and Blumhouse Games. This is a very special horror title because Cozy Game Pals went into making it with the intention of creating something that would be accessible to a wide range of ages. To do this, they omitted the use of any jumpscares or gore and relied on the building of tension to create fear. Players join high school students Vivian and Amy, as they break into their school library to try to contact the spirit world. They thought getting caught by a teacher and getting detention would be the worst thing that might happen, but little did they know the stakes were so much higher. In episode 53 of No Small Games, we're celebrating Halloween a little early with this horror title! You'll hear Kate and Emily discuss their experiences with the stealth-focused gameplay and the tactile puzzles. They also dig into the parallel stories taking place during this harrowing night at the high school, and find out whether this jumpscare-free game hit in terms of its fear factor. We hope you have a shockingly good time with this one!! Mwahahaha... Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:58 - Boss Battles 00:21:50 - Fear the Spotlight Discussion 01:18:15 - Fear the Spotlight Spoilers 02:06:20 - Game Ratings 02:12:55 - One Small Thing 02:18:25 - Next Game Announcement Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Sorry We're Closed, developed by à la mode games, is a narrative-focused survival horror game that pits angels and demons alike against the greatest force of all: true love. Our protagonist Michelle sets off on a dangerous journey to take down a powerful demon who has set their eyes on her. This game brings a combination of choices matter storytelling with arcade-style FPS combat for a truly unique and vibey horror experience. In episode 52 of No Small Games, we're digging into every corner of Sorry We're Closed. Kate and Emily go in-depth on their likes and dislikes when it comes to the combat mechanics and sound design. The conversation also gets a bit philosophical when it comes to the story and questions of the true nature of love. This is a one-of-a-kind game and conversation, and we hope you love the episode! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:15 - Boss Battles 00:20:00 - Sorry We're Closed Discussion 02:00:40 - Game Ratings 02:05:50 - One Small Thing 02:12:22 - Next Game Announcement Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. September turned out to be a sleeper powerhouse of a month, bringing us multiple highly anticipated indie game releases. In less than four weeks, we got both Silksong and Hades 2 dropping, not to mention titles like Baby Steps, Henry Halfhead and Cloverpit. If that wasn't enough, we also got a heaping serving of indie game announcements in the Six One Indie Showcase. It's been a wild ride and we're still processing all the awesomeness in this episode! 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 2025 Show Notes Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:33 - Icebreaker Question 00:19:35 - Indie Game News 00:45:40 - Demos 00:48:30 - Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson 00:55:33 - Herdling 01:00:33 - Flowers and Favours: Florist Simulator 01:06:00 - The Knightling 01:09:28 - Henry Halfhead 01:10:35 - GRIS 01:15:12 - Chants of Sennaar Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Many Nights a Whisper, developed by Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbour, is an interactive narrative experience, exploring ideas around dreams and the pressure of expectation. You play as Dreamer, a young person who has been raised for one duty: to shoot a slingshot to light a ceremonial chalice and make or break the dreams of your community for the next 10 years. Many Nights a Whisper combines third person shooting and visual novel style gameplay. Each night after practicing her shot, Dreamer holds Confession to hear her community's wishes and determines which will be granted or rejected, should she make her ceremonial shot. In episode 51 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily discuss their experience of this brief but beautiful and unique game. You'll hear them describe their experiences as they practiced shooting their shot. The two share their personal thought processes as they considered whether to grant or reject the community's wishes. This is an especially deep and philosophical discussion, and we hope this episode and the game (which you should absolutely go play) give your minds lots to chew on as we kick off our fall season! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:06 - Boss Battles 00:25:36 - Many Nights a Whisper Discussion 01:40:44- Many Nights a Whisper Spoilers 02:02:57 - Game Ratings 02:05:18 - One Small Thing 02:10:33 - Next Game Announcement Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. July and August brought us the absolute mother lode of indie game releases that we've been anticipating for YEARS. This roundup, we have oodles and oodles of games to tell you about that we've been playing. We've got some cozy games like Tiny Bookshop and Is This Seat Taken? We also have unsettling and terrifying games like Luto, Heartworm and the demo for Psychotic Bathtub. There's truly something for everyone in this roundup, plus lots of indie game news from this summer! 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 2025 Show Notes Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:23 - Icebreaker Question 00:12:47 - Indie Game News 00:48:32 - Demos 00:57:39 - Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking 01:06:30 - Luto 01:11:47 - Is This Seat Taken? 01:16:41 - Pip My Dice 01:21:24 - and Roger 01:29:49 - Tiny Bookshop 01:39:22 - Birdigo  01:46:31 - Heartworm  01:54:39 - Time Flies 02:00:33 - MakeRoom 02:06:03 - Ritual of Raven 02:12:54 - Slasher U Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

This Bed We Made is a third person narrative thriller that puts you in the shoes of a hotel maid in the 1950s as she unravels the threads that entwine several of the guests' personal lives together. Snoop through the rooms of the fifth floor, and don't forget to clean as you go. This Bed We Made brings plenty of puzzles to solve and mysteries to uncover, all overlaid with an inescapable suspense. How will Sophie's decisions (and cleaning) impact the lives of everyone in the hotel? We've made it to Episode 50!! In this milestone episode, Kate and Emily are joined by special guest MiladyConfetti to talk about her favorite indie game of all time. You'll hear the three chat about the decisions they made as Sophie, their approach to throwing away items in the guest rooms, and of course, which endings they got. We hope you love this episode, covering This Bed We Made! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:41 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:05:18 - Meet our Guest - MiladyConfetti 00:14:23 - This Bed We Made Discussion 00:47:54 - This Bed We Made Spoilers 01:07:45 - Game Ratings 01:11:01 - One Small Thing Meet our Guest MiladyConfetti (she/her) @miladyconfetti.bsky.social‬ MiladyConfetti is a cozy gaming, tech and lifestyle content creator. She’s also an indie game columnist with Gayming Magazine, and hosts the Nerdy Magical Girl podcast and Queens of Cozy Gaming podcast. We’re incredibly honored to welcome Milady Confetti to No Small Games! Check out MiladyConfetti on the following platforms: Bluesky  Instagram  Nerdy Magical Girl Podcast  Queens of Cozy Gaming Podcast Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Keep Driving, developed and published by YCJY Games, is a management RPG with turn-based combat, and the thickest of vibes. You play as a young person, heading out onto the open road in your trusty car, traveling across the country to meet your friend at a music festival. Along the way, you encounter every facet of life: the good, the bad, and the surprising. You can pick up hitchhikers, take on odd jobs, refill at gas stations, and explore both small roadside towns and big cities. But along the way you have to face off against all manner of road events. Luckily you've also got a car stereo and your CD playlists by your side. In episode 49 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily dive into their own personal experiences of road trips, and how these align with the gameplay of Keep Driving. You'll hear their thoughts on the many mechanics of this turn-based combat system, and discuss their thoughts on the vehicle-oriented UI. But best of all, if you tune into the spoiler section, you'll find out how Kate wound up with the "go to jail" ending. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:56 - Boss Battles 00:16:33 - Keep Driving Discussion 01:26:09- Keep Driving Spoilers 01:32:44 - Game Ratings 01:35:56 - One Small Thing 01:39:54 - Next Game Announcement Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. Summer is in full swing and, just like the heat, the indie game new releases are relentless! But we're not complaining because July has been another month packed with absolute bangers. And this month, we're delighted to welcome David Pietrangelo of the Remember 64 podcast and Console Creatures media network to the show! We've got oodles of indie game demos and new releases to share with you, along with some brief thoughts on this month's top stories in gaming news. 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 2025 Show Notes Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:37 - Icebreaker Question 00:12:53 - Indie Game News 00:22:10 - Indie Demos 00:41:00 - Instants 00:43:41 - Ruffy and the Riverside 00:53:07 - Missile Command Delta 00:58:58 - Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson 01:04:40 - Many Nights a Whisper 01:11:35 - Die in the Dungeon 01:18:48 - PEAK 01:26:11 - Cobalt Core Meet our Guest David Pietrangelo ‪@davepetro.bsky.social‬ David Pietrangelo is the host of Remember 64, a totally tubular journey through the N64’s library, which is part of the Console Creatures media network. He is also a writer and contributor to other Console Creatures shows, articles and reviews. Check out David and Remember 64 on the following platforms: Remember 64  David's Bluesky  Remember 64 Instagram Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Until Then, developed by Polychroma Games and published by Maximum Entertainment, is a narrative adventure set in a beautiful pixel-art world inspired by the modern day Philippines. You play as Mark, a high school student who is doing his best to keep up with school, life and his friendships while his parents are both working abroad. Although Mark is smart and capable, he struggles to maintain motivation for school and has started to question the direction his life is taking. His whole life is turned on its head the day a new student joins the school. In Episode 48 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily are joined by Jared Moss, co-host of the Play Along Podcast. The three dig deep into this game, filled with twists, turns, and multiple endings, and try to sort out the truth of Mark's situation. You'll learn which of the many emotionally-charged moments in Until Then struck a chord for each of our crew, and which plot points fell a little flat. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this mind-bending and deeply moving game! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:29 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:12:16 - Meet Our Guest - Jared Moss 00:22:46 - Until Then Discussion 01:10:35 - Until Then Spoilers 02:11:39 - Game Ratings 02:16:48 - One Small Thing Meet our Guest Jared (he/him) @playalong.bsky.social‬ Jared Moss hosts the Play Along Podcast along with co-hosts Ky and Ben, where they play through and discuss games in a book club format, in addition to some other delightful episode formats like their Get Rec’d series where they swap video game recommendations with a guest and their fantasy draft style episodes. Check out Jared and the Play Along Podcast on the following platforms: Play Along Podcast  Bluesky  Instagram Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

No Small Games' summer season is heating up with The Crush House! In this "thirst-person shooter" from Nerial and published by Devolver Digital, you play as the producer on 1999's hottest reality TV show. You make every decision from casting, to what gets captured on camera, to running ad spots. As you get familiar with the house and the cadence of each season, you'll also start to unearth some of the sinister secrets behind the show. In episode 47 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily discuss how their experience playing The Crush House aligns with their tastes and preferences when it comes to watching reality TV. They compare notes on their strategies for casting and what to film for the game's various audiences. Did The Crush House sizzle or did it fizzle for our two hosts? Find out in this episode of No Small Games! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:47 - Boss Battles 00:13:24 - The Crush House Discussion 01:19:55- The Crush House Spoilers 01:57:44 - Game Ratings 02:03:10 - One Small Thing 02:09:42 - Next Game Announcement Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. The sun is out, the vacation vibes are bumpin', and that means another Summer Game Fest has dropped! Summer Game Fest 2025 was bigger and better than ever, with even more showcases and dozens of exciting indie game announcements. We are so lucky to be joined by Nick and Will from the Friday Night Gamecast podcast to discuss our highlights from eight of the SGF showcases this year. We had some great laughs and everyone's wishlists grew three sizes during this recording, and hopefully yours will too! 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 2025 Show Notes Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:20 - Icebreaker Question 00:12:43 - Summer Game Fest Intro 00:23:33 - Day of the Devs 00:33:33 - Frosty Games Fest 00:45:02 - Wholesome Direct 00:55:03 - Women-Led Games Showcase 01:07:38 - PC Gaming Show 01:22:25 - Black Voices in Gaming 01:34:28 - Latin American Games Showcase 01:45:00 - Southeast Asian Games Showcase 02:04:45 - Plugs! Meet our Guests Friday Night Gamecast ‪@fngcpod.bsky.social‬ Friday Night Gamecast is a podcast dedicated to all things video games! Nick and Will co-host the show, providing commentary and discourse surrounding games they’re currently playing, games industry news and more. Head on over there if you enjoy thoughtful discussion, ratings, reviews and fun arguments. Check out Will, Nick and Friday Night Gamecast on the following platforms: Friday Night Gamecast  FNGC on Bluesky  FNGC on Instagram  Will's Bluesky  Nick's Bluesky Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Wanderstop, developed by Ivy Road, is a narrative cozy game that follows main character Alta on her journey to understand why her body and mind will no longer cooperate with her on her mission to be the best fighter in the world. She finds herself in a clearing in the forest, sitting on a bench with Boro, the owner of the Wanderstop tea shop. Players will accompany Alta as she makes tea, gets to know whimsical and strange customers, and attempts to understand the conflicts within herself. In episode 46 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily discuss how Wanderstop stacks up as an example of the cozy management sim genre, and their impressions of the unique pacing of the game. You'll also hear the hosts' very different and very personal experiences of burnout and healing. Of course, the discussion wouldn't be complete without answering the most important question of all: which was your favorite tea mug? We hope you love this very emotional episode and the start to our summer season! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:26 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:15:40 - Wanderstop Discussion 01:34:04- Wanderstop Spoilers 01:47:55 - Game Ratings 01:54:35 - One Small Thing 01:57:49 - Next Game Announcement Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social  Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social  No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com