Episode 55 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives deep into the vibrant world of indie gaming, bringing fresh new indie releases, throwbacks in the indie scene, and hidden gems in the homebrew & budget game space!

Jeff jumps into Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, a delightful “Mushroomvania” Metroidvania brimming with charm and exploration. Meanwhile, Xander highlights Majogami, a dynamic 2D action-platformer making waves for its paper-craft visuals and precise swordplay.

We also cover:

• Kyle’s Trials: NES Treats and retro surprises

• The Indie-Credible Game Night segment — Did it actually happen this week?

• Switch 2 physical indie game Majogami and the 8BitDo phone controller test rabbit-hole

• Randomizer Community Game pick: Dungeons of Hinterberg (PS5 physical announced)

• New & Noteworthy indie titles: Gunforged, Mai: Child of Ages, Ratatan, DeadWire, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, Platypus Reclayed

• Budget indie finds under $2: Wreckdigger, Sky Seeker, Xolotl, 4 the Elements

• Aftermarket & Homebrew highlights for old hardware: Mavericks Baghdad Extraction, Desert of the Undead, Banana Bash, The Legend of Poo Panties the Cat, Homebrew Legacy Title Blade Buster

With insight into indie dev culture, retro revival, and collector-focused physical releases, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the evolving indie gaming landscape. Tune in, join the community recommendations, and explore the game titles shaping the scene.

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Episode 54 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives into a haunted blend of indie thrills and retro homebrew magic!

Jeff investigates the spooky new NES homebrew Haunted: Halloween ’87, while Xander explores the time-bending indie action of Chrono Gear: Warden of Time, making both titles front and centre of this week’s discussion. We also get meta-with Kyle’s Trials focused on a rare Metallica VHS box set and Jeff’s LASIK experience plus the discovery of emulation on an iPhone!

🎮 New & Noteworthy Indie Games:

• Katanaut

• Chrono Gear: Warden of Time Steam Store+2itch.io+2

• Little Witch in the Woods

• Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream

• Piñata Go Boom

• Funk Unplugged

• The Dark Queen of Mortholme

💸 Budget Section (Indie Games under $2):
Powernaut II, Vomitoreum, The Tower on the Borderland, Blood of the Werewolf, Gridvania

🕹️ Aftermarket & Homebrew Highlights:

• Anna: The Magic of Words (NES)

• Dizzy Sheep Disaster EX (e-Reader)

• Homebrew Legacy: Full Quiet (Retrotainment Games)

If you’re passionate about indie game discoveries, Metroidvania-style depth, NES homebrew culture, and retro console revival, this episode has everything you need.
Tune in, explore the game-scene underground, and join the conversation.

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Episode 53 of The Indie-Credible Podcast delivers a showcase of hand-crafted artistry and pure retro-inspired energy!

Jeff dives into the stunning world of Bye Sweet Carole. This cinematic platformer feels like stepping into a lost Don Bluth or Disney classic, while also tackling the high-octane, co-op Metroidvania action of Pampas & Selene, one of the most talked-about indie releases this year.

Meanwhile, Xander explores the week’s New & Noteworthy lineup featuring Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, Atomanta, Tokyo Underground Killer, Touhou: Fearless Frogslayer, and more. The crew also teases the Randomizer Community Game pick Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX, a hybrid JRPG that blends Tales and Ys-style combat with open-world freedom.

The Budget Section: Quick indie steals under $2 October Panic & Quack Jump (on Switch 2!)

Aftermarket & Homebrew Highlights:

• The Cult of Blood (GBC)

• Shadow Island (GB)

• Flying Arrows 2 (GB)

• Skate Kat (NES Homebrew Legacy Title – featured on GameCenter CX!)
  Plus: a brand-new Game Boy trailer by Sergio → https://youtu.be/u61WpziEzcA

From cinematic storytelling to pixel-perfect homebrew, this episode celebrates the very best in indie gaming, Metroidvania design, and retro console revivals.

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Episode 52 blasts into orbit with another packed week of indie game discoveries, homebrew highlights, and retro gaming goodness!

Jeff and Xander unbox the brand-new Game Boy homebrew Cosmo Knight Zion and finally crack the code on the mysterious Discord game tease that had everyone guessing.

In this week’s New & Noteworthy, the crew previews must-see indie gems including Shadow of the Orient, Seafrog, Hirogami, Quetzal’s Call, JETRUNNER, Adventure of Samsara (Metroidvania fans, this one’s for you!), and Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Edition.

Aftermarket & Homebrew Highlights:

• END (NES via Kickstarter)

• CopperStorm (SNES, Neo Geo, Mega Drive)

• The Nyanja! (PC Engine by Saru)

• Echoes of the Unread (NES – NESDEV Compo)

Homebrew Legacy Title: Habit! – a cult favorite with two rare physical editions!

Whether you’re into modern indie releases, retro console homebrews, or Kickstarter game projects, this episode delivers a power-packed mix of insight, nostalgia, and discovery.

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Season Two of The Indie-Credible Podcast blasts off with a celebration of creativity across the indie and retro-gaming scene!

Jeff and Xander dive deep into the world of indie games, homebrew projects, and aftermarket releases for classic consoles, spotlighting passionate creators keeping the spirit of gaming alive. From Jeff’s fully-funded Kickstarter for The Complete Sega CD & 32X Collector’s Book to the story behind a Metal Sonic art piece that set the community abuzz, this episode packs insight, humor, and nostalgia into one epic launch.

You’ll also hear the duo discuss their new Parsec livestream setup, taking The Indie-Credible Podcast’s interactivity to the next level with live gameplay, developer chats, and behind-the-scenes banter.

🎮 Featured Indie & Homebrew Spotlights:

• Winsley’s Guardian (N64 Homebrew) – A brand-new adventure for the Nintendo 64! Now on Kickstarter 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tresibra/winsleys-guardian-a-life-fulfilled-new-n64-game

• Mega Kaiju Boom Ball (NES) – A chaotic new NES title from Orebody Inc., live on Kickstarter 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3/mega-kaiju-boom-ball-a-new-nes-game-by-orebody-inc

📗 Support Jeff’s latest project (late backers is still going!):
The Complete Sega CD & 32X Collector’s Book on Kickstarter

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We’ve officially hit the big 5-0, and we’re finishing out Season 1 by celebrating with another jam-packed episode full of indie game goodness. Xander and Jeff dive into the newest indie releases, share their latest play sessions, and spotlight some surprise gems from this week’s sales.
Halloween is near, and Kyle’s Trials brings some blast-from-the-past horror icons into the mix. This week’s Randomizer pick is Bibots, a roguelike packed with grindy charm, robot mayhem, and plenty of challenge.
The Steam Autumn Sale is here, and we’re checking out New & Noteworthy titles like Creatures of War, Shoomer Booter, and the mysterious Lost Soul Aside; is it indie or AAA? Let’s discuss.
Plus, don’t miss our Budget Section featuring fantastic indie games for just two bucks a pop.
Join us as we celebrate 50 episodes of championing the indie scene. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite indie discovery this week.

Welcome back to another episode of The Indie-Credible Podcast! 

Jeff kicks things off by showcasing the newest display for Kyle’s Trails. Then, Xander and Jeff dive into last week’s Randomizer pick: Against Great Darkness, a shmup with a surprising Arkanoid-style twist.

Xander also shares some laughs from a recent Wobbly Life game night, and we highlight this week’s New and Noteworthy titles, including:

• The Girl From Arkanya – a Zelda-inspired adventure

• Crescent Tower – channeling those classic Final Fantasy NES vibes

• …and more hidden indie gems!

Finally, we tumble down a Budget Titles rabbit hole with the quirky and creative catalog from Sokopop Games.

The indie scene never takes a break, and neither do we! 
Jeff and Xander are back with another jam-packed episode. We kick things off with more Silksong discussion, plus Xander drops some huge news: he finally got a Switch 2!
In Newest Indie Games Played, the Randomizer pulls us into the retro-inspired Celeste 64. From there, we explore a stacked New and Noteworthy lineup featuring SteamDolls: Order of Chaos, Öoo, and plenty more fresh indies worth your attention.
And of course, it wouldn’t be the Indie-Credible Podcast without the Budget Section! This week’s under-$2 picks include quirky gems like Bobo Robot and Wren’s Resurgence, proving you don’t need to break the bank to find a great indie.
 Check out Jeff’s latest projects:
Browse his books: Hagen’s Alley

www.hagensalley.com
Back his live Kickstarter: The Complete Sega CD & 32X Collector’s Book

This week, we kick things off with some vintage Star Wars fun in Kyle’s Trials, followed by more chatter about the much-anticipated Silksong. Jeff dives into the NES homebrew Malasambra, while Xander takes on Shinobi Art of Vengeance.
In New and Noteworthy, we spotlight a packed lineup of fresh indie discoveries like Project X: Light Years, Sword of the Sea, Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders… and more!
Then we close out with our Budget Section, featuring some incredible indies under $2, including Kawaii Deathu Desu, Rift Keeper, Kaodi… and more!
 Plus, Jeff has an exciting new book project now, Live! Check out his Kickstarter for the Complete Sega CD and 32X Collector’s Book... Every Game!
 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesubcon3/complete-sega-cd-and-32x-collectors-book-every-game

Silksong has finally arrived—and on the same day, Adventures of Samsara, a brand-new Metroidvania, launched too. We also take a look at Kazeta OS and whether it’s a good option for indie collectors who want to save space.
This week’s Randomizer is Footgun Underground, a roguelike with a soccer twist that might remind you of Kid Kleets on the SNES.
In New and Noteworthy, we spotlight fresh indie releases like Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey, No Way Home, and more! Plus, the Budget Section is packed with indie games under $2.
Support the Kickstarter now live: Complete Sega CD & 32X Collector’s Book – Every Game!

Covers every North American, key Japanese, European, and aftermarket release in one volume.
 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesubcon3/complete-sega-cd-and-32x-collectors-book-every-game