In Episode 18 of Indie-Credible, hosts Xander and Jeff bring the retro vibes with a fresh update and a playful dive into indie gaming! They kick things off by sharing progress on the indie gaming gems book—20 out of 100 games are already written and formatted—setting the stage for a must-have collection. Then, they get into the nitty-gritty of gameplay: Bo’s intermittent journey in Path of the Teal Lotus, a debate over the "indie" nature of Eternal Strands (thanks to its free Xbox Game Pass release and a bit too much mod-induced ease), and a nostalgic trip through Holua’s Arcades, where late '80s shoot 'em ups and quirky ninja brawls collide with a less-than-stellar money-grinding platformer.

To round out the episode, they preview upcoming indie titles like ReSetna, SHMUP Creator, Rift of the NecroDancer, and Escape from Tethys. Get ready for a wild ride through indie innovation and retro misadventures!