No Small Games

By Kate Hunter & Emily MerrittLeisure Video Games Games

No Small Games episodes

April 30 Indie Game Roundup - April 2026 feat. Kyle Stephenson, Six One Indie
Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.

We are rocketing into the 2026 gaming showcase season, and the indie game announcements just keep coming!! This month we caught some exciting events like The Triple-i Initiative, Galaxies Showcase, Second Wind Showcase, Top Hat Studios Showcase, and we're just getting started! Summer Game Fest is right around the corner, with even more gaming announcement goodness. But before then, we're anxiously anticipating the premiere of the Six One Indie Showcase this next month in May! To prepare for that event, we got to chat with the one and only Kyle Stephenson of Six One Indie, about their process to put together this showcase and about the current state of indie gaming.
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 - April 2026 Show Notes
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:09 - Icebreaker Question
00:06:45 - Indie Game News
00:23:48 - Demos
00:41:08 - The Wide Open Sky Is Running Out of Catfish
00:45:34 - Titanium Court
00:56:50 - She Danced In The Wind Like a Holographic Dream Before The World Died
01:01:32 - Berry Bury Berry
01:07:10 - A Year of Springs
01:09:40 - Dungeon Bodega Simulator
01:18:16 - Rubato
01:21:44 - Dice A Million
01:31:03 - On-Together: Virtual Co-working
01:34:15 - Flock Around
01:40:30 - Interview - Kyle Stephenson, Six One Indie
Meet our Guest
Kyle Stephenson (he/him)
@mrkstep.bsky.social
Kyle is the co-founder and the organizer of Six One Indie, a gaming media outlet featuring indie game news and reviews. Six One Indie also hosts an annual showcase each May and organizes The Indie Game Awards. In addition to his work with Six One Indie, he is also one of the wonderful co-hosts of The Trophy Room - A PlayStation Podcast.
Check out Kyle's work on:
Six One Indie
Bluesky
The Trophy Room
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
2 hr 35 min
April 23 Ep. 62 - Blue Wednesday
Blue Wednesday, from Korean indie game developers Buff Studio, follows the mostly unremarkable life of Morris, a young man trying to make it big as a jazz musician in the big city. This slice-of-life narrative game gives us a window into his struggles and successes as he grapples with the weight of having big dreams and aspirations. Of course, no narrative game about musicians would be complete without a rhythm game component, so you'll be tickling the ivories alongside Morris in fun and beautiful jazz-themed mini games.
In episode 62 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily get to celebrate and compare this emerging mini genre of narrative games with a music and rhythm gameplay element. You'll hear how Blue Wednesday stacks up against some of their other favorites. The two also share about their personal experiences with jazz music and with their own journeys as creators, dealing the thrilling but sometimes uncomfortable experience of pursuing your dreams. We had a lovely time discussing this very sweet and heartfelt game, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:25 - Boss Battles
00:17:35 - Blue Wednesday Discussion
01:19:00 - Game Ratings
01:23:00 - One Small Thing
01:27:20 - 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
1 hr 33 min
April 02 Indie Game Roundup - PAX East 2026
We had an incredible time at PAX East 2026, spending time with wonderful friends and colleagues, chatting with developers and publishers, and getting our hands on awesome indie game demos!
Join us for our day-by-day PAX East 2026 recap, where we relive all the exciting and memorable moments we experienced at this year's event! No Small Games was honored once again with the opportunity to cover the show as media attendees in 2026, and we took advantage of every moment. In this recap episode, we're taking you directly onto the show floor for developer and publisher interviews. We're also reflecting on the game demos we got to play, and the overall PAX East experience compared to last year. Come along for the ride as we share all the highlights!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:58 - PAX East 2026 First Impressions
00:10:22 - Thursday Recap
00:22:14 - Interview - DarkStone Digital
00:47:54 - Friday Recap
01:00:13 - Interview - Yangyang Mobile
01:17:09 - Interview - Serenity Forge
01:27:23 - Saturday Recap
01:35:28 - Interview - Total Mayhem
01:59:08 - Sunday Recap
02:12:22 - Interview - Perfect Garbage
02:22:22 - Interview - Jade Meadows
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
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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
2 hr 42 min
March 19100th Episode
Join us in celebrating 100 episodes of No Small Games!! We're so grateful to everyone who's been along for this ride with us.
It feels like we blinked and we've suddenly got 99 episodes under our belt! We pulled out all the stops for this celebratory episode, with special segments looking back at the milestones we've hit along the way, special guest appearances, and even an on-air game. It's incredibly humbling to look back on how many wonderful friends, collaborators, and community members we've gotten to know along the way. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone who has been with us for this wild ride! We look forward to all the memories we'll make over the course of the next 100 episodes.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:55 - No Small Games timeline and milestones
00:42:25 - Why indie games matter Part 1
00:48:00 - Advice for our past selves
01:06:42 - How we've changed as gamers
01:20:00 - Why indie games matter Part 2
01:25:05 - No Small Games by the numbers
01:38:00 - Why indie games matter Part 3
01:43:15 - A look back at early episode clips
01:59:30 - Why indie games matter Part 4
02:04:00 - Game: mystery Steam reviews
02:52:00 - Why indie games matter Part 5
02:56:30 - Listener messages
Special Guests
In order of appearance:
Dave Jackson, Tales from the Backlog
Kayla & Jerica, JK! Games!
Luna, Luna's Gaming Log
Jenny Windom, Geeks & Grounds
Mike Towndrow & Kyle Stephenson, Six One Indie
MarcyLaycelle
Matt Storm & Gen Moonen, "Fun" & Games Podcast
Chris Biagini-Foote, Honest Indies
Claire & Kanisha, Date with Us Podcast
Nick & Will, Friday Night Gamecast
Rachel Watts, Indieventure Podcast
CGDannyB, Playlog Podcast
Jacob McCourt, Joseph Hooper & Luke Lewis, Crossplay Conversations
Milady Confetti
RoganPlaysGames
Adam Gumbert, The Tier List Podcast
BoPo & DiscoCola, Underplayed Podcast
AJ Fillari, dotzip
Andrew Valentine, Dialogue Tree
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
3 hr 8 min
March 05 Yearbook Vol. 3
We're closing the book on year three of No Small Games. In many ways, this has been the year of MORE for us and the podcast. We expanded the number of articles and reviews we publish on the website, grew our Patreon offerings and community, and we got to guest on so many other wonderful shows. Similarly, 2025 was also the year of more for the indie games space, with an incredible (and overwhelming) volume of stellar games. We just can't wait to see what year 4 and 2026 have in store for us and indie gamers!
In addition to giving a recap of all of the games covered this past year, in Yearbook Vol. 3 we reveal our picks for their Top 5 games from the 2025-2026 year, and the fan favorite episodes voted on by YOU! Featuring superlatives and thank you's to No Small Games supporters, this episode is a tribute to all of you and all of these impactful indie games and game developers highlighted in the third year of the show! We are so grateful to all of you who have tuned in this year, and can't wait to bring you more indie game content in the years to come!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:57 - Reflections on the Year
00:15:54 - Recap of Games Covered in 2025-2026
00:23:20 - Kate & Emily's Top 5 Favorites
01:12:12 - Superlatives
01:35:46 - Thank You's
01:42:45 - Spring Season 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
1 hr 46 min
February 28 Indie Game Roundup - February 2026 feat. Neha Patel
Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.

2026 is not messing around with the volume of incredible indie games coming our way!! This month's roundup features a quick look at this month's Steam Next Fest, with a whole bunch of great demos to check out on Steam. We also dig into the many, many new games we've been playing, including LOVE ETERNAL, Cairn, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and Demon Tides. This episode also features a very special interview with Neha Patel, the audio designer for the upcoming narrative deckbuilder All Will Rise.
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 - February 2026 Show Notes
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:49 - Icebreaker Question
00:13:04 - Indie Demos
01:08:58 - Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator
01:14:37 - LOVE ETERNAL
01:23:09 - Cairn
01:29:08 - Demon Tides
01:33:45 - Under the Island
01:40:51 - Super Battle Golf
01:44:10 - Relooted
01:50:39 - Dice A Million
01:53:45 - RV There Yet?
02:01:22 - Interview - Neha Patel
Meet our Guest
Neha Patel (she/her)
@nehapolitan.bsky.social

Neha is a freelance composer and sound designer and has worked on titles such as Venba, Eternights, Six Ages 2 and more. She recently launched The Freelancing/Money and Game Audio Newsletter, and is currently working as the sound designer for All Will Rise: A Narrative Courtroom deck builder about taking a billionaire to court for the murder of a river.
Check out Neha's work on:
Bluesky
Neha Patel Audio
Bandcamp
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
2 hr 47 min
February 12 Ep. 60 - Tiny Bookshop
Tiny Bookshop, by Neoludic Games, is a cozy management game where you sell books to the quirky but kind residents of Bookstonbury. With a caravan hitched to your tiny car, a load of books, and a dream of a peaceful life, you left your hometown to open your caravan bookstore. You'll meet friendly townsfolks and recommend books to them based on their preferences. You might even become a central member of this tightknit community by the end.
In episode 60 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily get to explore their fantasy life of peace and quiet by the sea, in their discussion of Tiny Bookshop. The two share their thoughts on the book recommendation mechanic, which features a library of real book titles, authors and descriptions. You'll hear how the two feel about the Bookstonbury townsfolk, and which resident in particular got on Emily's case the most. We hope you love our final episode of our third year of the show!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:52 - Boss Battles
00:21:52 - Tiny Bookshop Discussion
01:36:10 - Game Ratings
01:41:14 - One Small Thing
01:45:27 - 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
1 hr 49 min
January 31 Indie Game Roundup - January 2026
Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.

Not to startle anyone, but we're officially one month into 2026, and the indie hits keep on coming! This roundup is absolutely packed with demos for upcoming games in 2026 that you'll want to keep your eye on. Prepare your wishlists, folks! We also have a ton of new releases to discuss, including both high profile and under-the-radar titles. But first, we have big news: the No Small Games girlies have been officially inducted into two Fantasy Critic leagues for their first season. We're talking draft results and strats!
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 - January 2026 Show Notes
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:02 - Icebreaker Question
00:16:53 - Indie Game News
00:32:13 - Demos
01:14:45 - Marble Odyssey Sandbox
01:20:52 - THE SPIRIT LIFT
01:30:44 - The Artful Escape
01:37:20 - DEAD LETTER DEPT.
01:42:35 - Winter Burrow
01:49:20 - Skate Story
01:55:35 - The Roottrees are Dead
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
2 hr 7 min
January 22 Ep. 59 - CloverPit feat. Danny from RoguePod LiteCast
CloverPit, developed by Panik Arcade, took the internet by storm in 2025. Gaining viral success on social media and launching a hugely popular demo on Steam, the developers hooked players with an intriguing (and oddly relatable) concept. You find yourself trapped in a steel prison cell, with nothing but an ATM, a slot machine, and the dream of freedom. With a little luck and a lot of strategy, players must purchase lucky charms and synergize their effects to pay off exponentially growing debts. The whole package is wrapped in a grungy PS1-era visual style, and accompanied by plenty of irreverent humor.
We were delighted to bring Danny on, from RoguePod LiteCast, to discuss this clever and addictive Balatro-like game. But first, we pressed him for a little lore on his own podcast and his history with the roguelite genre. Then we get into our praises and nitpicks in CloverPit, and discuss our winningest and goofiest strategies.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:10 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:12:00 - Meet our Guest - Danny, RoguePod LiteCast
00:36:00 - CloverPit Discussion
01:38:08 - Game Ratings
01:46:40 - One Small Thing
Meet our Guest
Danny (he/him)
@roguepod-litecast.bsky.social
Danny is one of the co-hosts of RoguePod Litecast. Along with his good friend David, the two are attempting to build the most comprehensive roguelite tier list, one game at a time. The biweekly podcast breaks down the merits and foibles of one roguelite per episode.
Check out RoguePod LiteCast work on:
Bluesky
TikTok
YouTube
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
1 hr 54 min
January 08 Ep. 58 - Bye Sweet Carole
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
2 hr 5 min

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No Small Games is an indie game recap and review podcast brought to you by hosts Kate and Emily! They became friends while streaming on Twitch and bonded over their love of indie video games. In each…