No Small Games

By Kate Hunter & Emily MerrittLeisure Video Games Games

No Small Games episodes

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
1 hr 27 min
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
1 hr 36 min
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
1 hr 55 min
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
1 hr 59 min
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
1 hr 52 min
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
1 hr 42 min
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
1 hr 16 min
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
1 hr 42 min
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
1 hr 21 min
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
2 hr 7 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…