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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June 27, 2024 Ep. 26 - Crow Country
What really happened at the Crow Country amusement park two years ago? Special Agent Mara Forest is on the case.
We're kicking off our Scary Summer season with a review of Crow Country from SFB Games, which released earlier this year. You play as Mara, who has just arrived to investigate a missing person's case at the abandoned amusement park. The further you get into the park, the more the plot thickens, and the owner Edward Crow remains out of reach. Crow Country is styled after iconic retro horror titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, and packs in equal amounts of scares and lore.
Join Kate and Emily for episode 26 of No Small Games for their Crow Country review and plot recap. The two chat about their experience of this particular genre of horror, their impressions of the puzzles, and thoughts on gameplay. Then, you'll hear Emily and Kate recap the plot, sharing which twists surprised them the most! We hope you love the start of Scary Summer!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:57 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:11:05 - Scary Summer Lineup Announcement
00:16:10 - Crow Country Discussion
01:27:30 - Crow Country Spoilers
01:40:40 - Game Ratings
01:44:40 - 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 52min
June 13, 2024 Summer Game Fest 2024 Recap
This year brought us a huge showing of indie game announcements at Summer Game Fest, and we were truly blown away by the volume of exciting news delivered in the participating showcases. In this special Summer Game Fest edition of No Small Games, you'll hear our recap of our biggest highlights from these events. We're bringing you our favorites from Day of the Devs, Devolver Direct, Wholesome Direct, Latin American Games Showcase and Women-led Games Showcase!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:30 - Day of the Devs Highlights
00:33:54 - Devolver Digital Highlights
00:39:40 - Wholesome Direct Highlights
01:02:55 - Latin American Games Showcase Highlights
01:23:50 - Women-led Games Showcase Highlights
Shoutouts
Please check out our dear friend Meezy, who co-streamed the Wholesome Direct with us! She streams a combination of co-working, indie games and AAA games on Twitch:
Check out @McMeezy_ on Twitch
Meezy's 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 42min
June 06, 2024 Game Dev Chat - Sky: Children of the Light with Community Manager Amelia Razinha
Sky: Children of the Light is a cozy MMO, developed by thatgamecompany, the studio behind Journey and Flower. The game places a focus on exploration, discovery, and wholesome player interactions. Consent and cooperation are baked into engagement between players.
In the latest No Small Games developer chat, Kate and Emily chatted with Amelia Razinha, Community Manager at thatgamecompany. They discussed her work with the Sky community and what it takes to cultivate such a kind and respectful gaming space. We hope you love this special interview from No Small 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 16min
May 31, 2024Indie Game Roundup - May 2024
Introducing No Small Games' Indie Game Roundup!! A new monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demo and new release discussions.
This first installment of Indie Game Roundup is almost as jampacked with indie game news from May 2024 as the month itself! Once a month we'll now be featuring all the news that's fit to print about the games and demos we've been playing, indie game events and more! This month we're discussing the super stacked lineup of indie game releases including Hades 2, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Little Kitty Big City and so many more. Plus, Kate and Emily share about the game demos they've been playing, and chat about the big game events coming up in June!
PLUS, we're announcing some HUGE podcast news! We've started a Patreon!! 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
Wax Heads, developed by Patattie Games
Moses & Plato: Last Train to Clawville, developed by The Wild Gentlemen

Great God Grove, developed by LimboLane

Nirvana Noir, developed by Feral Cat Den

Fishbowl, developed by imissmyfriends.studio

Featured Indie Games
Little Kitty Big City, developed by Double Dagger Studio
Cozy Caravan, developed by 5 Lives Studios

Baladins, developed by Seed by Seed Games

Lil' Guardsman, developed by Hilltop Studio
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 42min
May 30, 2024 Ep. 25 - Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Snufkin returns after a long winter away, only to discover all is not well in Moominvalley...
The musical adventure, Snufkin: Memory of Moominvalley by Hyper Games, opens with Snufkin's return, and his single-minded desire to reconnect with his dear friend Moomintroll. During the Moomins' winter hibernation, many changes have impacted the valley. The river has run dry, the grass has wilted, and odd police-ridden parks have cropped up. Guide Snufkin on his journey to find his friend, and restore the valley to its natural beauty, using only your musical instruments to pave the way.
Join Kate and Emily for episode 25 of No Small Games for their Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley review and recap. Not only will you hear about the game, but Kate has brought some super valuable research on the origins of the Moomins! You'll also hear Kate and Emily discuss the gorgeous scenery and music, plus their thoughts on the plots and message behind this serene and cozy indie game.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:09 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:15:03 - Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley Discussion
01:12:54 - Game Ratings
01:15:40 - 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 21min
May 16, 2024 Ep. 24 - Firewatch feat. ShinobiJules
Henry took a summer job in the wilderness to get away from his life, but he could never have guessed what he was getting himself into...
Firewatch, developed by Campo Santo, is a first-person mystery game where you play a brand new fire lookout in the wilds of Wyoming. Our main character, Henry, has left behind the rubble of his old life to pursue the solitude of the forests. His only lifeline is his boss Delilah, who he can communicate with exclusively via walkie-talkie. While he searches for himself, Henry and Delilah uncover much more than they ever expected, hidden in Shoshone National Forest.
In Episode 24 of No Small Games, special guest Jules (known online as ShinobiJules) joins Kate and Emily to review the game Firewatch. You'll hear their takes on (and gripes with) the two main characters, their thoughts on game mechanics, and experiences navigating the (in-game) wilderness. We hope you love this episode, we're so grateful to Jules for joining us!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:15:00 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:21:50 - Firewatch Discussion
01:32:25 - Firewatch Spoilers
01:51:09 - Game Ratings
01:59:35 - One Small Thing
02:04:45 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
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 7min
May 02, 2024 Ep. 23 - En Garde!
There is no problem too great for the sword of Adalia de Volador... except maybe her annoying brother and witty crush!
En Garde! is a swashbuckling action adventure game with a huge helping of flourish and panache. Players fight their way through the story as vigilante hero Adalia de Volador as she tries to foil the evil Count Duke's schemes. The combat is smooth, approachable and delightfully playful.
In Episode 23, Kate and Emily are parrying, riposting, and dodging their way through this review of En Garde!, developed by Fireplace Games. You'll hear the two discuss their theories about the game's geographical setting, their favorite slapstick combat moves, and much more!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:13:40 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:20:20 - En Garde! Game Discussion
01:12:00 - Game Ratings
01:17:20 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
01:20:40 - Kate & Emily's 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 26min
April 18, 2024 Ep. 22 - Viewfinder
What you see is literally what you get in Viewfinder, where players solve puzzles by bringing photographs to life.
Viewfinder is a first-person puzzle adventure game that encourages the player to experiment and explore within its beautiful, surreal environments. You use photographs scattered throughout the world (or that you capture yourself) to manipulate the spaces and create brand new structures. While the game centers around the puzzles, players who want to seek out the story will discover a cast of characters with depth and passion, on a desperate mission.
Join Kate and Emily for episode 22 of No Small Games, as they discuss Viewfinder, developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. The two compare their impressions of the puzzles and their strategies as they faced each challenge. They also share their differing experiences with the story and characters. We hope you think Episode 22 is picture perfect!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:15 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:12:40 - Viewfinder Game Discussion
01:30:15 - Game Ratings
01:33:30 - Kate & Emily's One Small Thing
01:35:30 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
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 37min
April 12, 2024 PAX East 2024 Recap
PAX East 2024 was huge for No Small Games and brought about many firsts for the podcast! Not only was it the team's first time at the expo, it was also Kate and Emily's first time meeting in person and first live event together. And we're bringing you along with us for our highlights from the show!
This episode is packed with our impressions of the demos we played, clips of interviews we recorded on the show floor, and deep dives with developers talking about their games. 2024 brought us a huge showing of indie games at PAX East and while we didn't get to play them all, we are delighted and a bit overwhelmed by the number of amazing indie games and demos that we did get to try! We hope you love our PAX East 2024 recap episode.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:30 - Overall Impressions of PAX East 2024
00:14:20 - Interview - Britt Dye, formerly Chief Accessibility Officer at Whitethorn Games
00:26:28 - Interview - Hunter Bond, Co-Director of DreadXP
00:39:25 - Interview - Eric Manahan, Developer of LUCID
00:51:48 - Interview - Kyle Creamer, Developer of Littlelands
01:16:00 - Interview - Lala, Social Media Manager of Toge Productions
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 34min
April 04, 2024 Ep. 21 - American Arcadia
Trevor Hills just discovered he's the least popular star of the most popular TV show in America... and now he hast to run for his life.
American Arcadia follows two protagonists: the unassuming everyman Trevor Hills and the clever, strategic, and mysterious Angela Solano. After a sending a series of shocking and surreptitious messages to get Trevor's attention, Angela reveals a truth that will turn his life upside down: he is one of thousands of cast members of America's most popular reality TV show. And now he's in danger. Play as both Angela and Trevor as they tag-team in their daring plot to help Trevor escape from Arcadia.
Join Kate and Emily for episode 21 of No Small Games (and the start of our second spring season), as they discuss American Arcadia by Out of the Blue Games. The two chat about their favorite puzzles from the game and their reactions to the many twists and turns of the plot. We hope you love this latest episode!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:18 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:15:51 - American Arcadia Game Discussion
01:36:54 - American Arcadia Spoilers
02:04:12 - Game Ratings
02:09:55 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
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 21min

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How many episodes does No Small Games have?

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