No Small Games

By Kate Hunter & Emily Merritt

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 ... more

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September 30, 2024 Indie Game Roundup - September 2024
Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.

September was PACKED with wild indie game news stories. From Annapurna Interactive's entire team leaving en masse, to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company finally announcing a lawsuit against Palworld's developer Pocket Pair, we discuss our thoughts on these big moves and shakes in the indie game world. We also discuss the demos we've been playing, plus new releases like Wild Bastards, Tiny Glade, REKA and more!
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.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:010 - Indie Game News
00:38:20 - Demos
00:48:55 - Full Releases
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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1h 28min
September 19, 2024 Ep. 31 - Cozy Caravan feat. Esnueil
Depart on a heartwarming and homey adventure with your bestie Bubba in Cozy Caravan. This chill management sim, developed by 5 Lives Studios, entered Early Access in May 2024. In this game, you'll travel around an adorable and picturesque countryside in a bee-drawn caravan, taking in the sights and helping out the local townsfolk.
In Episode 31 of No Small Games, Esnueil (or Essy, for shot) joins Kate and Emily to talk about Cozy Caravan, the very first Early Access game covered int he podcast. They discuss their likes and dislikes among the unique and innovative features of this management sim game. A striking resemblance to a certain 2023 cozy life sim brings up some unpleasant memories for the three. You'll also get to hear the group share their thoughts on the premise of Early Access at a high level. We hope you love this season opener for Cozy Fall!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:50 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:10:45 - Meet Our Guest - Esnueil
00:23:10 - Cozy Caravan Discussion
02:04:05 - Game Ratings
02:14:15 - One Small Thing
02:21:20 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
Meet our Guest
Esnueil (she/her)
@Esnueil
A storyteller, singer, & inclusive cozy creative. Esnueil (or Essy for short) is a variety streamer, who plays a wide range of cozy games and game demos, including many indie games. She is also a musician, and you will regularly find her singing and playing the guitar for her lovely community on Twitch. She has also been known to do co-working streams and read cozy bedtime stories to chat. We're honored to have her join us for this episode!
Follow Essy on the following platforms:
Twitch
Twitter
YouTube
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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2h 23min
September 12, 2024 Bonus - Cascadia & Board Game Digital Adaptations feat. alonechark
If you love a good board game night, it might just be time to call up your friends, pop that popcorn and... fire up your PC!
In this very special B-B-B-BONUS episode of No Small Games, Kate and Emily got to sit down with Chark (or alonechark, as she goes by online) to talk about digital adaptations of board games! Specifically, the NSG team got the hookup through Chark to try out the beta version of the upcoming game Cascadia digital, developed by Dire Wolf Digital. Cascadia is a much beloved board game about the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, made by Flatout Games, and is getting its own indie video game adaptation. We hope you love learning from Chark about the wide world of indie board games and their crossovers into the digital world!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:50 - Meet Our Guest
00:24:23 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:35:15 - Cascadia & Board Game Digital Adaptation Discussion
01:28:45 - One Small Thing
Meet our Guest
Chark (she/her)
@alonechark
Chark is a fake redhead, board game enthusiast, community manager, Twitch streamer, and works as convention staff for Flatout games. She expertly demos and teaches board games of all kinds. In addition, she is a cat parent and freelancer and we highly recommend you go check her out on all the platforms below!
Follow Chark on the following platforms:
Twitch
Twitter
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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1h 38min
August 31, 2024 Indie Game Roundup - August 2024
Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.

August was a wild month for our co-hosts, but in the end, Emily and Kate played quite a few games and demos that they're excited to share with you! From the brand new horror title Dark and Deep, to the playful music-maker ODDADA, to the cute and colorful dungeon crawler Slash Quest, we've got a huge range of new titles to discuss this month. This month was also filled with exciting game demos, including the demo for Constance, from the creators of The Berlin Apartment, and the Tiny Garden demo from Spanish game studio Ao Norte.
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.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:16:55 - Demos
00:34:40 - Backlog Games
00:43:25 - Full Release Games
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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2h 3min
August 22, 2024 Ep. 30 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
In episode 30 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily get to the bottom of what is going on in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. You'll get the perspectives of both puzzle-positive (Emily) and puzzle-averse (Kate) players, as we dig into the core question: did Simogo make this game TOO hard? The hosts get philosophical at the end as they dig into the messages and themes of the game's story. But the biggest mystery of all remains unanswered: what the heck was the tampon for??
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:11:25 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:21:30 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Discussion
01:45:30 - Game Ratings
01:52:15 - One Small Thing
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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2h 2min
August 08, 2024 Ep. 29 - INDIKA feat. OrzulsPlace
In Episode 29 of No Small Games, our hosts are joined in their review of INDIKA by special guest OrzulsPlace, who affectionately goes by Orzul, Orzu, or Zuzu. Before they dive into the game discussion, Emily and Kate get to know Orzul better, learning about their deep connection to music and the bands they plays in. During their discussion of INDIKA, Orzul and Kate discuss their personal connection to the themes of the game and the main character's internal journey. The three continue to uncover fascinating new observations about the game throughout the episode. This is a very special and heartfelt episode; we hope you enjoy!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:50 - Meet Our Guest
00:23:40 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:30:30 - INDIKA Discussion
02:37:20 - Game Ratings
02:43:20 - One Small Thing
02:49:40 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
Meet our Guest
OrzulsPlace (she/they)
@OrzulsPlace
Orzul is a 30-something year-old Midwesterner who has loved games their entire life. New to the streaming world and excited to connect with others, she loves RPGs, horror, rogue-likes, and cozy games! Orzul is also a musician, who has been playing shows with both their bands. She currently plays guitar and will soon be picking up the banjo.
Follow Orzul on the following platforms:
Twitch
TikTok
Twitter
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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2h 51min
July 31, 2024 Indie Game Roundup - July: Clickolding, Stray Gods DLC, Valley Peaks, and more
Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.

This summer continues to be hot and heavy with indie game releases, and we've got some big drops to discuss from July! Kate played Clickolding on its release day (and now will never look at a clicker counter the same way again). Emily got into the climbing mindset with early access to Valley Peaks. The two also discuss the epic new Stray Gods DLC, focused on Orpheus (voiced by Anthony Rapp), some very intriguing demos, and more new releases!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:16:40 - Demos
00:28:20 - Full Release Games
00:28:45 - Witchy Life Story
00:32:15 - Stray Gods Orpheus DLC
00:41:30 - Super Crush K.O.
00:46:00 - #BLUD
00:51:15 - Clickolding
00:58:50 - Valley Peaks
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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1h 27min
July 25, 2024 Ep. 28 - Bendy and the Ink Machine feat. JenIsOnline
In Episode 28 of No Small Games, special guest Jen (known online as JenIsOnline) joins Kate and Emily to review the horror puzzle game, Bendy and the Ink Machine. Jen sheds light on some of the intricate lore beneath the surface of Bendy, including Alice Angel's origins and the identity of some of the cursed creatures who stalk the studios. The three discuss which chapters they enjoyed most, which foiled them most, and when they encountered the biggest jumpscares.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:00 - Meet Our Guest
00:16:00 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:21:10 - Bendy and the Ink Machine Discussion
01:21:10 - Game Ratings
01:26:15 - One Small Thing
Meet our Guest
JenIsOnline (she/her)
@JenIsOnline
Jen is a High energy, comedy-forward; body-positive streamer! She streams indie & fantasy games with a side of horror! Jen is a proud member of the Twitch Women's Guild and has recently become a Twitch Partner! Jen also hosts the Overprepared DM podcast, where she discusses the ins and outs of being a Dungeon Master for Dungeons & Dragons.
Follow Jen on the following platforms:
Twitch
YouTube
Twitter
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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1h 36min
July 11, 2024 Ep. 27 - Bramble: The Mountain King
Join Kate and Emily for episode 27 of No Small Games for their review and plot recap of Bramble: The Mountain King. You'll hear the two share their scariest moments, favorite boss fights, and overall thoughts on the Scandinavian folk adventure. PLUS, this episode features one of the biggest disagreements the two have had about a moment in a featured game!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:45 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:15:10 - Bramble: The Mountain King Discussion
01:45:05 - Game Ratings
01:48:05 - One Small Thing
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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1h 55min
June 30, 2024Indie Game Roundup - June 2024
Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demo and new release discussions.

Our second installment of Indie Game Roundup was a whirlwind and so was the month of June! This month we're discussing Steam Next Fest, which took place from June 10-17 and featured over 1800 game demos. Next Fest is one of our favorite events of the year and we covered a lot of ground, playing a total of over 50 demos between us. We're excited to share our highlights and favorite demos from the event!

Also, huge thanks to our first 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.
Featured Indie Game Demos
Emily's Favorite Demos
Grunn - Sokpop Collective
Tiny Bookshop - neoludic games

I Am Your Beast - Strange Scaffold

Afterlove EP - Pikselnesia

Fowl Damage - May Gardens, Red Nexus Games Inc.

Crab God - Chaos Theory Games

Vampire Therapist - Little Bat Games

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers - Purple Moss Collectors

Selfloss - Goodwin Games
Kate's Favorite Demos
ODDADA - Sven Ahlgrimm, Mathilde Hoffmann
Building Relationships - Tan Ant Games

What the Car - Triband

A Last Song - Anomalie Studio

Galaxy Burger - Galactic Workshop

Dungeon Clawler - Stray Fawn Studio

Super Farming Boy - LemonChili Soft

Pine: A Story of Loss - Made Up Games

Urban Jungle - Kylyk Games
Featured Indie Games
SunnySide, developed by RainyGames
Coffee Caravan, developed by Broccoli Games

Pepper Grinder, developed by Ahr Ech and MP2 Games

Dredge, developed by Black Salt Games
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
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
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1h 59min

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