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.

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Notable Releases This Week:

• Slay The Spire 2 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868840/Slay_the_Spire_2/

• Pluto - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3057670/Pluto/

• Cardwheel - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4047130/Cardwheel/

• Peregrino - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3268150/Peregrino/

• Esoteric Ebb - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2057760/Esoteric_Ebb/

• Rotwood hits 1.0 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2015270/Rotwood/

• Cupiclaw - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2967670/Cupiclaw/

REC ROOM:

Parks and Recreation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parks_and_Recreation

One Battle After Another - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30144839/

Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,steam next fest, best next fest demos

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.

Hold The Mine: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164960/Hold_The_Mine/

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Notable Releases This Week:

Last Mage - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2990040/Last_Mage/

Reigns The Witcher - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1651600/Reigns_The_Witcher/

Emberbane - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2085310/Emberbane/

ORMOD: Directive Playtest: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3424730/ORMOD_Directive/

REC ROOM:

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Temple

Shrinking S3 - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/shrinking/s03

Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,hold the mine, hold the mine review

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.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 121 Introduction
• 00:01:54 Weekend Catch-Up: Valentine's Day and Baby Adventures
• 00:11:53 Discord Announcement and Scammer Zoo
• 00:12:58 Juicy Takes: Tommy Goes Viral and Deck Builder Insecurity
• 00:24:12 Notable Indie Releases: Rivia, Insider Trading, and More
• 00:36:34 Steam Next Fest Preview and Developer Strategies
• 00:39:01 Star Wars Racer Revenge Jailbreak Phenomenon
• 00:43:28 What We've Been Playing: CiniCross and Goblin Sushi
• 00:54:21 Listener Questions and Figure Skating Dreams
• 01:01:58 Rec Room Recommendations and Closing

Notable Releases This Week:
Rhythia - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250500/Rhythia/
Insider Trading - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3166810/Insider_Trading/
Hold the Mine - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164960/Hold_The_Mine/
Under The Island - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1583520/Under_The_Island/
Forgotlings - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059570/Forgotlings/

News:

Steam Next Fest coming up on Feb 23rd: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest

Star Wars Racer Revenge PS4 re-release https://www.ebay.com/itm/186238158585

REC ROOM:

HumanitZ - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766060/HumanitZ/

Bloodline by Mon Rovia - https://monroviaboy.bandcamp.com/album/bloodline

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.

Tearscape: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/Tearscape/

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• 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 120 Introduction
• 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Super Bowl Party and Baby Playdates
• 00:05:25 Tommy's Week: Hershey Work Events and Frozen Pipes
• 00:09:08 Discord Announcement and Notable Indie Releases
• 00:09:38 Mio Genics Launch and Binding of Isaac Discussion
• 00:13:36 More Notable Releases: Cinecross, High on Life 2, and Cadence
• 00:22:02 Juiciest Takes: Video Games and Storytelling
• 00:29:18 Tommy's Juicy Take: Steam Next Fest's Impact on Devs
• 00:34:52 Tearscape Review - Gameplay Overview
• 00:47:46 Tearscape - Story and World Building
• 00:48:34 Tearscape - Visuals and Art Design
• 00:53:32 Tearscape - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating
• 01:02:06 Listener Questions: Food Stocks and Sports Snacks
• 01:10:39 Rec Room: J. Cole's The Fall Off and Bad Bunny

Notable Releases This Week:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/686060/Mewgenics/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3933120/CiniCross/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069250/High_On_Life_2/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/362800/Cadence/

REC ROOM:

The Fall-Off - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall-Off

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deb%C3%AD_Tirar_M%C3%A1s_Fotos

Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, tearscape review, tearscape gameplay, zelda like game, soulslike 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.

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.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 119 Introduction
• 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Crib Transitions and Dad Life
• 00:05:51 Tommy's Week: Flesh and Blood Tournament Struggles
• 00:09:11 Screw Talk and Home Projects
• 00:11:46 Discord Announcement and Juiciest Take Segment
• 00:12:27 Juiciest Takes: Switch 2 and Indie Gaming
• 00:24:11 Notable Indie Releases: Tearscape Preview
• 00:26:32 More Notable Releases: Skewer Squad and Pirates Gambit
• 00:32:00 Rogue Masters and Free-to-Play Co-op Discussion
• 00:34:24 Breaking News: Ashes of Creation Shuts Down
• 00:40:37 MMO Genre Discussion and Industry Challenges
• 00:50:27 Demo Impressions: Lucid Platformer
• 00:55:23 Forbidden Solitaire Demo: Meta Horror Card Game
• 01:00:17 Cursed Words Demo: Roguelike Word Puzzler
• 01:03:45 Playtest Coverage: Gambinanza Chess Roguelike
• 01:10:13 Gang of Frogs Playtest: Helldivers Meets Deck Building
• 01:13:28 Dice Vaders and Burn With Me Playtests
• 01:21:04 Listener Questions: Hot Dogs and Music
• 01:27:39 Record Room Recommendations

Notable Releases This Week:

• Tearscape - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/Tearscape/

• Skewer Squad - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3926160/Skewer_Squad/

• Pirate’s Gambit - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532360/Pirates_Gambit/

• Rogue Masters - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063590/Rogue_Masters/

NEWS:

MMORPG Ashes of Creation Suddenly Implodes 52 Days After Steam Early Access Launch - https://wccftech.com/mmorpg-ashes-of-creation-suddenly-implodes/

REC ROOM:

LORT - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2956680/LORT/

Thiefs Market https://pickpocketgames.com/products/thiefs-market?srsltid=AfmBOorzPTCkEXlfz8qdNpbTQ4G7pgwXfFWNWKnOJoNLjz2Lh7BBIYqb

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.

MIO: Memories in Orbit: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/MIO_Memories_in_Orbit/

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• 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 118 Introduction
• 00:01:47 Weekend Catch-Up: Snow Prep and Crib Building
• 00:03:16 Tommy's Weekend: Ski Resort Event and Nick Mangold Kegs
• 00:09:12 Discord Announcement and Hot Take Segment Debut
• 00:10:18 Notable Indie Releases: High Guard Launch Drama
• 00:17:02 Karin Summit Climbing Game and Roots Devour
• 00:24:53 Indie Game Hot Takes of the Week
• 00:30:52 What We've Been Playing: Fish Hunters and Dead Engine
• 00:34:31 Pinkeep Demo Impressions
• 00:41:52 MIO: Memories in Orbit Review - Gameplay Overview
• 00:57:52 MIO - Story and World Building
• 01:02:38 MIO - Hand-Drawn Art and Visual Design
• 01:07:46 MIO - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating
• 01:12:07 Listener Questions: Favorite Donuts and Kirby Powers
• 01:18:23 Rec Room: Music and Coca-Cola Formula Video

Notable Releases This Week:
Highguard - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/
Cairn - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/
Roots Devour - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2612690/Roots_Devour/

REC ROOM:

Matter of Taste - Tyler Ballgame - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnrZNOz0LjE

LabCoatz - Replicating Coca-Cola - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDkH3EbWTYc

Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,metroidvania, mio memories in orbit, mio review, new metroidvania 2026

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.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 117 Introduction
• 00:02:20 Weekend Catch-Up: Ohio Travel and Airplane Yapper
• 00:09:06 Matty's Weekend: 3D Printing and Content Planning
• 00:18:58 Discord Announcement and 3D Printing Discussion
• 00:20:01 Notable Indie Releases: Gold River Project
• 00:21:59 Survival Game Genre Deep Dive
• 00:32:22 More Notable Releases: Turnbound and Blightstone
• 00:40:14 Rogue Jack 21 and Balatro Comparisons
• 00:42:13 Valve's AI Disclosure Policy Changes
• 00:58:41 What We've Been Playing
• 01:04:45 Listener Questions: Salsa, Snow Days, and Pixar
• 01:14:31 Recommendations: GeoWizard and Andy's Watches

Notable Releases This Week:

• The Gold River Project - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1253220/The_Gold_River_Project/?curator_clanid=4777282

• Turnbound - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/Turnbound/?curator_clanid=4777282

• Blightstone -https://store.steampowered.com/app/2832280/Blightstone/

• RogueJack21 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3446840/RogueJack21/

NEWS:

Valve rewrite Steam's GenAI disclosure rules to more explicitly allow AI-powered "efficiency" tools - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/valve-rewrite-steams-genai-disclosure-rules-to-more-explicitly-allow-ai-powered-efficiency-tools

REC ROOM:

Geowizard - https://www.youtube.com/@GeoWizard/

Andy’s Watches - https://www.tiktok.com/@the.watch.chronic

Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, valve ai policy, valve ai disclosure

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.

Dunecrawl: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833200/DuneCrawl/

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• 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 116 Introduction
• 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Birthday Week and Dad Life
• 00:03:40 Tabletop Gaming Adventures
• 00:12:49 Discord Announcement and Munchkin Debate
• 00:13:07 Peak Dev on Game Pricing Psychology
• 00:25:12 Notable Indie Releases This Week
• 00:33:34 Dunecrawl Review - Gameplay Overview
• 00:47:02 Dunecrawl - Story and World Building
• 00:51:03 Dunecrawl - Visuals and Art Design
• 00:57:12 Dunecrawl - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating
• 01:03:22 Listener Questions: Missed Reviews and Favorite Bosses
• 01:14:19 Rec Room: 3D Printing and Winter Burrow

Notable Releases This Week:

• Big Hops - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops/

• Hytale - https://hytale.com/

• Cassette Boy - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2334330/CASSETTE_BOY/

NEWS:

Peak Dev Explains The Completely Bonkers Psychology Behind Game Prices - https://kotaku.com/game-pricing-indie-steam-peak-content-warning-2000658886

REC ROOM:

Bambu Lab A1 - https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1

Dexter and the Moonrocks - https://www.dexterandthemoonrocks.com/

Winter Burrow - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/Winter_Burrow/

Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,dunecrawl review, dunecrawl 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.

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Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e

For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]

• 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 115 Introduction
• 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up and Dad Life Updates
• 00:05:02 Tommy's Week: Painting and New Year's
• 00:09:03 Discord Announcement and Winter Burrow Update
• 00:12:35 Notable Indie Releases: Gamblers Table and Past Fate
• 00:17:23 Fickle Card Legend and Evo Krio
• 00:22:08 Death Machine and Dreadmist Previews
• 00:26:10 Star Rupture Deep Dive
• 00:30:06 Steam Winter Sale Haul
• 00:35:06 Hollow Knight Silksong Wins Steam Awards
• 00:41:31 2026 Indie Games to Watch
• 00:45:18 More 2026 Previews: Don't Stop Girly Pop and Demon Tides
• 00:49:16 Slay the Spire 2, Abyss X Zero, and Mina the Hollower
• 00:52:34 Virtue and a Sledgehammer Plus Witchbrook
• 00:55:52 Listener Questions: Animal Crossing and Pretzels
• 01:01:52 Biggest Indie Genre of 2026 Prediction
• 01:05:05 Rec Room Recommendations

Notable Releases This Week:

• Winterburrow: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/Winter_Burrow/ - winter solstice update

• Gamblers Table: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618390/Gamblers_Table/

• Past Fate: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1028510/Past_Fate/

• Fickle Card Legend: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4087980/Fickle_Card_Legend/

• EvoCreo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3791450/EvoCreo/

• Death Machine: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741830/Death_Machine/

• Dreadmyst: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4241850/Dreadmyst/

• StarRupture: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631270/StarRupture/

NEWS:

https://frvr.com/blog/hollow-knight-silksong-wins-steams-game-of-the-year-with-a-staggering-43-million-votes-from-pc-players/

https://www.inverse.com/gaming/biggest-upcoming-indie-games-2026-most-anticipated

REC ROOM:

Morsels - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1719040/Morsels/

Delta Online - https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/1pxcejs/delta_online_is_available/

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.

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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: [email protected]

• 00:00:00 Welcome and Juicies 2025 Introduction
• 00:02:07 Holiday Catch-Up and Family Updates
• 00:11:23 Discord Announcement and Free Game Deals
• 00:12:41 Upcoming 2026 Indie Games Preview
• 00:26:42 The Juicies Begin: Best Narrative and Best Character
• 00:35:50 Most Replayability and Best Art Direction
• 00:41:54 Biggest Surprise and Best Hidden Gem
• 00:48:11 Best Score and Favorite Game Mechanic
• 00:54:37 Biggest Disappointment and Most Anticipated 2026
• 01:02:01 Reviewed Game of the Year Awards
• 01:08:55 Overall Game of the Year: Slots and Daggers
• 01:15:13 Listener Questions and New Year's Resolutions
• 01:22:22 Rec Room: Playtester.io and Wake Up Dead Man

NEWS:

https://www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-indie-games/

REC ROOM:

Playtester.io

Wake Up Dead Man - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Up_Dead_Man

Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games