Mini Indie Van: An Indie Games Podcast

It’s the third and final Steam Next Fest event of the year! Join Fulya and Seth for a quick journey through this event as they chat about how they navigate through Next Fest and the demos they played including some community submissions.

Highlighted games: 

Shoe It All! (All Platforms)

Moldwasher (PC)

Topic: The demos of Steam Next Fest October 2026

Annalynn MD (PC)

Patience is a Virtue (PC)

Hypnagogia (PC)

Among Us Story: On Guard (PC, Switch 2, mobile)

Ratshot (PC)

The Wolf Among Us remastered (All platforms)

Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:

https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/

Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji

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Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

• Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

• Tony Baker

• Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

• Brian Reese

• Sam Silver

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

• Adam K

• AwesomeDave1337

• Brad Moore

• Cecily Carrozza

• Dan & Luma

• Dannohh

• Emily O'Kelley

• Jon32

• Laura

• LigerWoods330

• Mr Giggles

• Peje EP

• Smokeless Joe

• Steven Keller

• TechMike

Seth and Fulya have both played through TOEM 2 and they have thoughts! Hang out for a chill, spoiler-free review of the perfect little sequel.

Highlighted games:

► VIDEOVERSE (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S|X)

► PAX Rising at PAX Aus: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/pax-aus-2026

Topic: TOEM 2 Review Discussion

► TOEM 2 Website: https://www.somethingwemade.se/toem2/

Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:

► https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/⁠

Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji

★ LINKS ★

► Get Exclusive Perks on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

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Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

Tony Baker

Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

Adam K

AwesomeDave1337

Brad Moore

Cecily Carrozza

Dan & Luma

Dannohh

Emily O'Kelley

Jon32

Laura

LigerWoods330

Mr Giggles

Peje EP

Smokeless Joe

Steven Keller

TechMike

Seth and Fulya sit down with Julia and Don from Tiny Monks Tales and chat in depth about their recently released game Woodo.

Woodo is available on Steam, PS5, XBOX X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Website: https://www.woodo-game.com/

★ LINKS ★

► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/

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Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

Tony Baker

Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

Adam K

AwesomeDave1337

Brad Moore

Cecily Carrozza

Dan & Luma

Dannohh

Emily O'Kelley

Jon32

Laura

LigerWoods330

Mr Giggles

Patrice Mallette

Peje EP

Smokeless Joe

Steven Keller

TechMike

Tim Paullin

Tis the spoopy season! Join Seth the tired podcaster and Fulya the witch as they chat about indie games that are horror themed and ones that have some spooky vibes to them.

Highlighted games: 

Stories of Somnia (PC)

Soggy Beans (PC)

Topic: Horror Indies & Games with Spooky Vibes

Love Eternal (All platforms)

Gone Home (All platforms)

Desktop Explorer (PC)

Stray (All platforms)

Well Dweller (PC)

Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping (All platforms)

Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:

⁠https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/⁠

Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji

★ LINKS ★

► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/

► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive

► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming

► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com

Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

Tony Baker

Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

Adam K

AwesomeDave1337

Brad Moore

Cecily Carrozza

Dan & Luma

Dannohh

Emily O'Kelley

Jon32

Laura

LigerWoods330

Mr Giggles

Patrice Mallette

Peje EP

Smokeless Joe

Steven Keller

TechMike

Tim Paullin

Seth is in the driver's seat while Fulya is off and about in Germany... but that doesn't mean he's alone on this road trip! Scott Christian is the creative director at Hilltop Studios and he's here to tell us all about their new game Curse of Resthaven!

Wishlist Curse of Resthaven on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/Curse_of_Resthaven/

Follow Hilltop on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/playhilltop.bsky.social

Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:

⁠https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/⁠

Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji

★ LINKS ★

► Get Exclusive Perks on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/

► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive

► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming

► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com

Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

Tony Baker

Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

Adam K

AwesomeDave1337

Benny

Brad Moore

Cecily Carrozza

Dan & Luma

Dannohh

Emily O'Kelley

Jon32

Laura

LigerWoods330

Mr Giggles

Patrice Mallette

Peje EP

Smokeless Joe

Steven Keller

TechMike

Tim Paullin

What makes a good visual novel or interactive narrative game? Seth and Fulya discuss their thoughts on these categories and provide examples of their favourites.

Highlighted games: 

Turnip Mountain (PC and Consoles)

Many Nights a Whisper (PC)

Topic: Visual Novels and Interactive Narratives: what we love about these styles of games.

Scarlet Hollow (PC)

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (PC and Consoles)

If Found (PC, Switch, and Mobile)

What Comes After (PC and Consoles)

Paranormasight (PC, Switch, and Mobile)

Night in the Woods (PC and Consoles)

Random shout-outs

Beacon Pines (PC, XBOX, and Switch)

A Date with Death (PC)

Date Everything (PC and Consoles)

Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:

https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/

Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji

★ LINKS ★

► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/

► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive

► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming

► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com

Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

• Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

• Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib

• Tony Baker

• Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

• Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

• Adam K

• AwesomeDave1337

• Benny

• Brad Moore

• Cecily Carrozza

• Dan & Luma

• Dannohh

• Emily O'Kelley

• Jon32

• Laura

• LigerWoods330

• Mr Giggles

• Patrice Mallette

• Peje EP

• Smokeless Joe

• Steven Keller

• TechMike

• Tim Paullin

Matt from Bit Harmony and So Many Games joins Fulya on this ride to chat about some of the standout indie games they’ve played so far in 2026.

Highlighted games: 

Pizza Tower (PC, PS, Switch)

Hades (All platforms)

Topic: Mid-year check-in

The Wide Open Sky is Running Out of Catfish (PC)

Lost & Found Co. (PC)

Escape from Ever After (All platforms)

Adorable Adventures (PC, PS, XBOX)

Mina the Hollower (All platforms)

Mixtape (PC, PS, XBOX, Switch 2)

Random shout-outs

Sektori (PC, PS, XBOX, Switch 2)

Whisper of the House (PC, Switch)

Cozy Caravan (PC, Switch)

Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:

https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/

Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji

Tropical Crust by Mr. Sauceman from Pizza Tower

★ LINKS ★

► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/

► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive

► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming

► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com

Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

• Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

• Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib

• Tony Baker

• Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

• Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

• Adam K

• AwesomeDave1337

• Benny

• Brad Moore

• Cecily Carrozza

• Dan & Luma

• Dannohh

• Emily O'Kelley

• Jon32

• Laura

• LigerWoods330

• Mr Giggles

• Patrice Mallette

• Peje EP

• Smokeless Joe

• Steven Keller

• TechMike

• Tim Paullin

In this special episode, Fulya is joined by 3 friends from the Carpool Gaming crew, and they all go on a road trip to Summer Game Fest! They list off their top 3 favourite indie game announcements that came out of ALL the showcases this season.

What are YOUR top 3 indie game announcements? Let us know!

Topic: SGF Indie Game announcements we’re excited to play

About Fishing

Blue Ridge Hunting

Inkblood

Apple Crumble

In the Drift

Into the Fire

Dressmaker

Slap out of it

Signet City

Darkbound

1666 Amsterdam

Colorbound

😅 I'm sure one or two honourable mentions will stick out to you so listen closely!

Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:

https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/

Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji

★ LINKS ★

► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/

► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive

► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming

► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com

Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

• Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

• Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib

• Jonas Young

• Tony Baker

• Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

• Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

• Adam K

• AwesomeDave1337

• Benny

• Brad Moore

• Cecily Carrozza

• Dan & Luma

• Dannohh

• Emily O'Kelley

• Jon32

• Laura

• LigerWoods330

• Mr Giggles

• Patrice Mallette

• Peje EP

• Steven Keller

• TechMike

• Tim Paullin

Community member Cole - aka The Good Sir - joins Fulya to chat about the SixOneIndie Showcase and they highlight some of the games they are keen to check out.

Games mentioned:

Rollergirl (PC)

Cutout Village (All platforms)

Abide (PC)

Walk the Frog (PC)

Graytail (PC, XBOX, Switch)

The Marvelous Raincaster of Yell Holler (PC)

SacriFire (PC)

Grave Seasons (All platforms)

Sonnet (PC)

Go North (PC)

SixOneIndie Showcase Steam Event: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45119430-Six-One-Indie/sale/sixoneindieshowcase2026

★ LINKS ★

► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/

► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive

► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming

► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com

Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

• Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

• Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib

• Jonas Young

• Tony Baker

• Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

• Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

• Adam K

• AwesomeDave1337

• Benny

• Brad Moore

• Cecily Carrozza

• Dan & Luma

• Dannohh

• Emily O'Kelley

• Jon32

• Laura

• LigerWoods330

• Mr Giggles

• Patrice Mallette

• Peje EP

• Steven Keller

• TechMike

• Tim Paullin

The leader of the Backtrackers, Delroy, joins Fulya to put together a list of indie games that should be on an indie games subscription service, if it was ever created by Carpool Gaming. What indie games would you add to the library?

Highlighted games: 

OPUS: Prism Peak (PC, Switch 1&2)

High Above (PC)

Topic: Mini Indie Van subscription service

Hades (All platforms)

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (All platforms)

Fez (PC, PS, Switch)

Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (All platforms)

To the Moon (All platforms)

Peak (PC)

Random shout-outs

Outer Wilds (All platforms)

Vampire Survivors (All platforms)

No Man’s Sky (All platforms)

Stardew Valley (All platforms)

Glass Masquerade (All platforms)

Spiritfarer (All platforms)

Toem (All platforms)

Monument Valley (All platforms)

Lost & Found Co. (PC)

Gris (All platforms)

Neva (All platforms)

Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:

https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/

Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji

★ LINKS ★

► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U

► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/

► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive

► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming

► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com

Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming

★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★

• Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer

• Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib

• Jonas Young

• Tony Baker

• Trucker Sloth

★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★

• Brian Reese

★ GOLD MEMBERS ★

• Adam K

• AwesomeDave1337

• Benny

• Brad Moore

• Cecily Carrozza

• Dan & Luma

• Dannohh

• Emily O'Kelley

• Jon32

• Laura

• LigerWoods330

• Mr Giggles

• Patrice Mallette

• Peje EP

• Steven Keller

• TechMike

• Tim Paullin