Fresh Juice: An Indie Game Podcast

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. Moonlighter 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350790/Moonlighter_2_The_Endless_Vault/  Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 111 Introduction 00:01:34 Weekend Catch-Up and Dad Life 00:06:04 Local Adventures and Birthday Parties 00:10:45 Discord Announcement and Game Awards Preview 00:11:27 The Mysterious Desert Statue Reveal 00:21:42 Game Awards Predictions - Game of the Year 00:23:14 Game Awards Predictions - Best Independent Game 00:25:42 Game Awards Predictions - Best Debut Indie 00:30:33 Streamer Awards Drama and Content Creator Talk 00:36:10 Notable Indie Releases This Week 00:47:13 Moonlighter 2 Review - Gameplay Overview 00:52:50 Moonlighter 2 - Combat and Backpack System 00:59:42 Moonlighter 2 - Story and World Building 01:01:49 Moonlighter 2 - Art Style and Visual Design 01:06:29 Moonlighter 2 - Sound and Music Discussion 01:10:10 Final Rating and Verdict 01:13:26 Listener Questions and Christmas Movies 01:18:42 The Rec Room - Ultra Pool and Black Jacket Recommendations 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Notable Releases This Week: Sulfur Forever update - https://store.steampowered.com/news/?emclan=103582791473052922&emgid=492709842851463885 Skate Story - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263240/Skate_Story/?curator_clanid=4777282 Rhythm Doctor - https://store.steampowered.com/app/774181/Rhythm_Doctor/?curator_clanid=4777282 Death Howl -                           https://store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/Death_Howl/  Ultimate Sheep Raccoon - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923350/Ultimate_Sheep_Raccoon/  Rec Room Ultrapool - https://ultrapoolgame.com/ Black Jacket Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4100440/Black_Jacket_Demo/ Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, the game awards 2025, moonlighter 2 review, moonlighter 2 gameplay

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. Night Swarm: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3668370/Night_Swarm/  Thank you to Mad Mushroom for providing us keys! 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Notable Releases This Week: Cast N Chill Winter Update - https://store.steampowered.com/news/?emclan=103582791474991854&emgid=502842942015144407 WildGrowth- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2467850/Wild_Growth/ Monsters are Coming - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2934220/Monsters_are_Coming_Rock__Road/ Scrabdackle https://store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/Scrabdackle/ REC ROOM: Holder of Place - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3464970/Holder_of_Place/ Steam Calendar - https://store.steampowered.com/personalcalendar Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, night swarm, night swarm gameplay, night swarm review, new survivor like

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 109 Introduction 00:01:47 Weekend Catch-Up: Amish Markets, Moving Day, and Anniversary Celebration 00:09:56 Notable Indie Releases: Constance and News Tower 00:16:38 Grime 2 Demo and Return to Moria Expansion 00:23:17 Cross Blitz and Deck Builder Discussion 00:25:07 Vampire Crawlers Announcement: A New Direction for Vampire Survivors 00:31:15 Erosion Reveal: Time-Loop Roguelite Western 00:37:11 Steam Machine Price Discussion and Speculation 00:49:50 Listener Questions: Thanksgiving Food Debate 01:04:00 Record Room Recommendations and Wrap-Up Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Notable Releases This Week: Constance - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/Constance/ News Tower - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1649950/News_Tower/ GRIME II Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4025170/GRIME_II_Demo/ Durin’s Folk - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3874660/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Return_to_Moria_Durins_Folk_Expansion/ Cross Blitz https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619520/Cross_Blitz/ NEWS: Vampire Crawlers Announced - https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/11/20/vampire-crawlers-xbox-partner-preview/ Erosion Announced - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/erosion-is-a-voxel-open-world-shooter-in-which-deaths-cost-decades-and-you-can-win-the-wild-west-with-armies-of-cats Valve coder confirms the Steam Machine will be priced like a PC - https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/valve-coder-confirms-the-steam-machine-will-be-priced-like-a-pc-albeit-at-a-good-deal-if-you-build-a-pc-from-parts-and-get-to-basically-the-same-level-of-performance-thats-the-general-price-window-that-we-aim-to-be-at/  REC ROOM: Idle Obelisk Miner - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.checkbox.minershminer&hl=en_US Pokemon Lazarus - https://ko-fi.com/s/9ae89c2476 Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, steam machine price, vampire crawlers

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. This game code was provided by the developers. Die for the Lich: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/Die_For_The_Lich/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Notable Releases This Week: Windswept - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1660960/Windswept/?curator_clanid=4777282 Morsels - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1719040/Morsels/?curator_clanid=4777282 Storebound - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3417410/Storebound/?curator_clanid=4777282 NEWS:  The Game Awards nominees announced: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/all-the-game-awards-2025-winners-nominees/2900-7258/ Hytale is saved! - https://hytale.com/news/2025/11/hytale-is-saved Valve hardware announced - https://www.ign.com/articles/valves-next-gen-hardware-lineup-is-finally-confirmed-heres-everything-announced REC ROOM: Scoochie Boochie - https://www.scoochieboochie.com/ Young Hot Guys https://open.spotify.com/show/7A2A6efIuotahFjPZilphM Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, die for the lich review, steam machine, game awards nominees, hytale saved, hytale news

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com NEWS: Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 pull off a Game Awards sweep? - https://www.polygon.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-game-awards-sweep/ REC ROOM: Pluribus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_(TV_series) Predator: Badlands - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31227572/ Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,expedition 33, the game awards

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. BALL x PIT: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/BALL_x_PIT/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com NEWS: Indie Games Break Records: What to Expect Next? - https://80.lv/articles/indie-games-break-records-what-to-expect-next REC ROOM: IT: Welcome to Derry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_%E2%80%93_Welcome_to_Derry Moonsigil Atlas Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590810/Moonsigil_Atlas_Demo/ Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, ball x pit, ball x pit game, ball x pit review, ball x pit gameplay, brickbreaker roguelike

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com NEWS: Steam Next Fest gave one indie game a 51,500% increase in players: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/steam-next-fest-gave-one-indie-game-a-51-500-percent-increase-in-players-1-week-ago-we-had-3-players-thank-you-all-so-much/ Notable Releases This Week: Slots & Daggers: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3631290/Sl ots__Daggers/?curator_clanid=4777282 Dispatch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/?curator_clanid=4777282 Motion Rec: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2602230/MotionRec/ REC ROOM: VEIN Early Access - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1857950/VEIN/ https://www.youtube.com/@CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. Absolum: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/Absolum/  🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com NEWS: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/god-of-war-ragnarok-lead-says-aaa-studios-should-diversify-into-double-a-and-single-a-and-then-perhaps-indie-even-if-blockbuster-releases-result-in-potentially-really-large-payoffs/ https://nerdist.com/article/indie-game-baby-steps-punishes-players-who-skip-cutscenes/ REC ROOM: New World - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063730/New_World_Aeternum/ Spirehelm Archive - https://www.youtube.com/@SpireHelm Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, absolum, absolum review, new beat em up game, beat em up 2025, absolum gameplay

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Notable Releases This Week: BALL x PIT - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/BALL_x_PIT/?curator_clanid=4777282 Spindle - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1386750/Spindle/?curator_clanid=4777282 Absolum - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/Absolum/?curator_clanid=4777282 Runeborn - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073990/Runeborn/?curator_clanid=4777282 REC ROOM: Peacemaker S2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peacemaker_season_2 Keep Moving - Dead Calm - https://open.spotify.com/album/3DS1fGaYDk5KwcNrz3u0Qh Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. THIS EPISODE: This week Tommy and Matt dive into Katanaut, a new cosmic horror roguelite! Katanaut: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/Katanaut/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Notable Releases: Sworn 1.0 Aethermancer REC ROOM:  Getting Killed - Geese - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_Killed Icarus - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149460/ICARUS/ Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, katanaut, katanaut review, katanaut gameplay, new metroidvania, new roguelite, new horror game

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. THIS EPISODE: This week Tommy and Matty try out a new episode format where they don't review a game, but they talk about games! Upcoming releases: Absolum https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/Absolum/ Little Nightmares 3 (Oct 9th) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1392860/Little_Nightmares_III/?curator_clanid=4777282 Ball x Pit (Oct 15th) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/BALL_x_PIT/ Cairn (Nov 5th) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/?curator_clanid=4777282 Cool looking demos: Minos https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/6638525/view/529858829083476634 Dice Legends (Oct 10th) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3112170/Dice_Legends/ Shroom and gloom https://store.steampowered.com/app/3271280/Shroom_and_Gloom/ Sledding Game - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4029310/Sledding_Game_Demo/  🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Notable Releases This Week: Clover Pit https://store.steampowered.com/app/3314790/CloverPit/ Mars First Logistics https://store.steampowered.com/app/1532200/Mars_First_Logistics/ Hades 2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/Hades_II/ https://messenger.abeto.co/ REC ROOM: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/139400713-martyr GG.Deals Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, indie game of the year, indie goty, hades 2, clover pit

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. Hollow Knight Silksong: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030300/Hollow_Knight_Silksong/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Notable Releases This Week: Jump Space Voyagers of Nera Megabonk REC ROOM: Jump Space - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1757300/Jump_Space/ Tuesday - Tounds - https://open.spotify.com/track/5b0TNmcHrDwzHpn9W9HiIi?si=b9f8283f50e0467a Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, hollow knight silksong, silksong review, silksong podcast, hollow knight, silksong good or bad

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com NEWS: https://tech4gamers.com/hollow-knight-silksong-unrealistic-pricing-indie-devs/ https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-and-the-pokemon-company-pick-up-patent-on-summoning-a-character-and-letting-it-fight-another/ REC ROOM: HomeAssistant - https://www.home-assistant.io/ Hold The Mine - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164960/Hold_The_Mine/ Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. THIS EPISODE: This week Tommy and Matty explore Oscuro Blossom's Glow - a new puzzle platformer! Oscuro Blossom's Glow: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3410490/Oscuro_Blossoms_Glow/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com NOTABLE RELEASES: August 11th: Passant: A Chess Roguelike Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory. August 12th: Abyssus Choose your loadout, blast through the corrupted denizens of a sunken civilization, and wield godly powers in Abyssus – a fast-paced 1-to-4 players FPS and roguelite brinepunk adventure. August 15th: OFF One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.  REC ROOM: Silo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silo_(TV_series) Weapons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_(2025_film) Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, oscuro blossoms glow, oscuro blossoms glow review, oscuro review, oscuro gameplay, new puzzle platformer, puzzle platformer 2025

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. THIS EPISODE: Today’s spotlight is on the eagerly awaited game, "He Is Coming," developed by Chronicle and published by Hooded Horse. Currently in early access on Steam for $14.99, this game promises an intriguing roguelike RPG auto-battler experience. He Is Coming: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2824490/He_is_Coming/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Intro and Episode Preview 00:01:27 Weekend Catch-Up and Personal Stories 00:09:04 Listener Banter and Life Updates 00:11:11 Indie Game News and Notable Releases 00:25:23 He Is Coming: Game Overview and First Impressions 00:25:55 He Is Coming: Gameplay Deep Dive 00:39:22 He Is Coming: Story and Narrative Elements 00:42:54 He Is Coming: Art and Visual Style 00:49:59 He Is Coming: Sound, Music, and Performance 00:53:32 Final Thoughts and Ratings for He Is Coming 00:58:12 Listener Questions 01:10:21 The Rec Room: Off-Topic Recommendations 01:17:02 Outro and Where to Find the Hosts NOTABLE RELEASES THIS WEEK: August 5th: A Few Quick Matches A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle! August 6th: Castle Crashers - Painter Boss Paradise DLC The Painter Boss Paradise DLC provides a fresh coat of paint to Castle Crashers with new main menu art and redraws for all playable characters and weapons! Join Paint Junior, the game’s newest official character, and bring your custom character. August 7th: GUNTOUCHABLES Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you. REC ROOM: Happy Gilmore 2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31868189/ 3D Country by Geese - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_Country Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, autobattler, roguelite, he is coming, he is coming review, fresh juice, episode 97, new roguelite, indie game, indie game review, roguelike, gaming, pc gaming, gameplay, review, video game review, hidden gem, let's play, strategy game, deckbuilding, card game, tactical game, turn-based strategy, early access

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. THIS EPISODE: In this episode, Tommy and Matty dive deep into Hell Clock, a new fast-paced roguelike ARPG! Hell Clock: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1782460/Hell_Clock/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com REC ROOM: About Time - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/About_Time_(2013_film) The Cosmic Selector Vol 1 - https://store.lordhuron.com/products/the-cosmic-selector-vol-1-cd Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,hell clock, hell clock gameplay, hell clock review, diable roguelike, path of exile roguelike, hell clock run

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. THIS EPISODE: This week Tommy and Matty dive into The Drifter, a new point and click game from Powerhoof! The Drifter: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/The_Drifter/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com REC ROOM: Sunshine/Moonlight - https://app.lizardbyte.dev/Sunshine/?lng=en-US and https://moonlight-stream.org/ Superman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_(2025_film) Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,the drifter, the drifter gameplay, the drifter review, new point and click game, point and click 2025

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. THIS EPISODE: This week we review Soulstone Survivors, a new survivors-like! Soulstone Survivors: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2066020/Soulstone_Survivors/ Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Hosts Catch Up 00:03:14 Anniversary Story & Random Act of Kindness 00:10:00 Weekend Adventures & Vampire Museum 00:13:30 Podcast News & Discord Shoutouts 00:14:09 Game Segment: Category Guessing Game 00:20:26 Soul Stone Survivors Review - Overview 00:21:09 Soul Stone Survivors Review - Gameplay & Progression 00:27:17 Soul Stone Survivors Review - Impressions & Comparison 00:39:12 Soul Stone Survivors Review - Art & Visuals 00:47:26 Soul Stone Survivors Review - Sound & Music 00:52:09 Soul Stone Survivors Review - Performance 00:53:18 Soul Stone Survivors Review - Final Ratings 00:56:30 Listener Questions 01:06:40 Rec Room: Non-Gaming Recommendations 01:10:13 Outro & Next Episode Tease 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com REC ROOM: The Yips - Petey USA - https://open.spotify.com/album/6sWgSbyVRgGCdRM2dQtut6 Live From Dublin - Amble - https://open.spotify.com/album/5Gpmj6jjKIVbZCcTFqXwYE Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, soulstone survivors, soulstone survivors review, new survivor like, survivorslike 2025

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. THIS EPISODE: This week we discuss Ruffy and the Riverside, a new retro-inspired 3D platformer! Ruffy and the Riverside: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1002260/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com NEWS: Microsoft announces another round of AI-related layoffs, targeting gaming and engineering workers - https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/07/07/qdhs-j07.html REC ROOM: The Bear S4 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/ Seattle Style Hot Dogs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle-style_hot_dog Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,ruffy and the riverside, ruffy and the riverside gameplay, ruffy review, ruffy and the riverside review, ruffy gameplay

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. THIS EPISODE: Tommy and Matty check out Tower Wizard, a new incremental game where you build a tower as a wizard! Tower Wizard: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3372980/Tower_Wizard/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fresh-juice Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com NEWS: Steam Summer Sale until July 10th 10am PT - https://store.steampowered.com/specials/ Scammers are stealing indie games and selling them on Steam - https://www.techspot.com/news/108493-scammers-stealing-indie-games-selling-them-steam.html REC ROOM: Streetlight Manifesto new tracks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EHXxnj6mB8&themeRefresh=1 28 Years Later - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10548174/ Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, tower wizard, tower wizard review, tower wizard gameplay, tower wizard game, incremental game 2025