In Episode 22, Xander and Jeff dive headfirst into another batch of indie chaos and charm—from retro-inspired shoot-'em-ups to language barrier roguelikes and everything in between!

🎮 Newest Indie Games Played & Discussion:

• Red Blue Cell – Xander plays a dev-provided gem with strong Ikaruga vibes but dressed in slick NES-style pixel art. A blast from the past with a twist!
• Escape from Tethys – Xander makes progress… right up until the game freezes at a boss fight. Oof.
• Lunavania – A roguelike Metroidvania with potential—once you figure out how to change the language from Chinese and squint at the tiny Steam Deck text. (Bonus challenge?)

🔭 On the Horizon – Indies We're Watching:

• Beat Slayer – Rhythm meets hack-and-slash mayhem!
• Guidus Zero – Pixel art and dungeon crawling? Yes, please.
• Tennis Fighters – Pong with fists. We’re intrigued.
• Everhood 2 – The musical madness continues—will it hit the same heights as the original?

Packed with gameplay impressions, developer love, and indie oddities, Episode 22 is a glitchy, groovy, and good-humored ride through the best (and weirdest) indie games we’ve found this week!

February’s Game of the Month is finally revealed! Xander and Jeff dive into their latest indie gaming adventures, highlighting community-recommended games from Patreon supporters and checking out some exciting new finds.

Community Picks from Patreon:
Super Meat Boy – Recommended by The Disgruntled Gamer, this indie classic still holds up as one of the toughest platformers out there!
Crypt of the NecroDancer – A rhythm-based dungeon crawler pick from Akriloth that gets Jeff and Xander moving to the beat.
Turbo Overkill – Another boomer shooter recommendation from The Disgruntled Gamer—fast, brutal, and packed with cyberpunk mayhem!

Newest Indie Games Played & Discussion:
Lost Nova – A cozy collection-based game with chill vibes, but does the lack of challenge hold it back?

On the Horizon – Upcoming Indie Games to Watch:
Blood Typers – Feels like Typing of the Dead, but fresh!
The Little Brave – A promising new adventure-platformer.
Wendigo Blue – Mysterious and atmospheric—one to watch!
Lunacid – From the creator of Spooky’s Jump Scare Mansion—what horrors await?

With community recommendations, hidden gems, and deep dives into the latest indie releases, this episode is packed with gaming goodness you won’t want to miss!

It’s February 2025’s Game of the Month reveal, and Xander and Jeff are bringing a surprise pick! But that’s just the beginning—this episode is packed with fresh indie finds, heated debates, and unexpected discoveries.

First up, the duo dives into the newest indie games they’ve been playing:
🎮 Blue Fire – Jeff revisits this fast-paced action-platformer on Switch, while Xander gives it a go on Steam.
🧩 Ruffy and the Riverside – A colorful 3D puzzle platformer… and apparently, Teehee angers Xander in the process.
📬 Pawn Summer – A slice-of-life indie with an email straight from the developer—what’s this one all about?

Then, in On the Horizon, Xander and Jeff highlight the most interesting indie(ish) games they’ve spotted this week:
🔥 Pyre – From Supergiant Games, but… does it still count as indie?
💥 Guns of Fury – A fresh action-packed shooter that caught their attention.
🚗 What the Car? – A wacky and hilarious take on physics-based racing.
🕵️ Dreamsweeper – What happens when Minesweeper meets dungeon crawling?

With plenty of laughs, indie deep dives, and a few unexpected twists, this episode is one you won’t want to miss!

In this episode of The Indie-Credible Podcast, Xander and Jeff dive into their latest indie gaming adventures, kicking off with January’s Game of the Month—Blade Chimera! Dubbed Symphony of the Night with Guns, the game impresses with its abilities, unlock mechanics, and intense action-platforming.

Next up, they revisit Fist Slash: Of Ultimate Fury, and Xander takes a trip down memory lane with Nefarious, leading to the discovery of an exciting new title from the same devs—Neo Junk City! This upcoming cyberpunk action-RPG from Starblade Games, slated for late 2025, blends point-and-click adventure, shootouts, and retro arcade racing in a dystopian world. With a demo out now, Xander shares his first impressions.

Finally, in the On the Horizon segment, the duo highlights five intriguing indie games coming soon:

• Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
• Ailuri
• SWORN (Hades-style gameplay with a King Arthur theme!)
• Aarik And The Ruined Kingdom
• RITE

With plenty of indie goodness to discuss, this episode is packed with insights, discoveries, and recommendations for your next must-play game!

In Episode 18 of Indie-Credible, hosts Xander and Jeff bring the retro vibes with a fresh update and a playful dive into indie gaming! They kick things off by sharing progress on the indie gaming gems book—20 out of 100 games are already written and formatted—setting the stage for a must-have collection. Then, they get into the nitty-gritty of gameplay: Bo’s intermittent journey in Path of the Teal Lotus, a debate over the "indie" nature of Eternal Strands (thanks to its free Xbox Game Pass release and a bit too much mod-induced ease), and a nostalgic trip through Holua’s Arcades, where late '80s shoot 'em ups and quirky ninja brawls collide with a less-than-stellar money-grinding platformer.

To round out the episode, they preview upcoming indie titles like ReSetna, SHMUP Creator, Rift of the NecroDancer, and Escape from Tethys. Get ready for a wild ride through indie innovation and retro misadventures!

In Episode 17 of Indie-Credible, hosts Xander and Jeff kick off with the next phase of Metroidvania Chronicles—and a surprise book reveal that’s turning heads! They’re also shaking things up by moving Indie Gaming Gems to a monthly best-of format. Plus, a community pick from @QuillpigGaming shines the spotlight on Baldo: The Guardian Owls, a hidden gem that transformed its rocky launch into a Studio Ghibli-meets-Zelda triumph. Rounding out the episode, the duo dives into fresh gameplay with Asterogues, Wilmot Works it out!, Minit Fun Racer, and Tormentor x Punisher, then teases upcoming indie adventures like Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated, Mark of the Deep, Mika and The Witchs Mountain, and Eternal Strands. Buckle up for a wild ride through indie gaming’s best twists and turns!

In Episode 16 of Indie-Credible, hosts Xander and Jeff celebrate a shiny 5-star Spotify rating while taking a nostalgic dive into their Steam Deck adventures. They recount the quirky process of gathering a slew of indie games—only to cull the collection for fresh, retro fun. The conversation then shifts to their “On the Horizon” roundup, where they tease upcoming indie gems like Helskate, Into the Emberlands, CRUEL, and the barnyard brawl-inspired Guts ‘n Grunts. Expect plenty of witty banter, retro vibes, and a genuine love for the indie scene as they share their latest gaming conquests and what’s coming next!

In Episode 15 of Indie-Credible, hosts Xander and Jeff bring you an epic mix of indie gaming news and fresh gameplay! They kick off with the quirky ATO—a samurai Metroidvania where you play as a cat—setting a playful tone for the episode. The conversation then shifts to the sizzling updates on Hagens Alley Patreon, booming and gearing up for an exclusive wooden book cover release by the end of 2025.

But that's not all—Xander and Jeff also spotlight a stellar lineup of on-the-horizon indie games, includingEnd of Knights,Iron Diamond,School Hero,Elsie, and a bonus second segment featuringHelskate,Into the Emberlands,CRUEL, andGuts ‘n Grunts (yes, think barnyard commandos in game form!). Whether you’re here for the cat-fueled action or scouting the next indie gem, this episode is your ultimate roundup of what's hot in the indie scene!

Hold onto your Joy-Cons—Switch 2 is officially on the horizon! Join hosts Xander and Jeff as they break down this momentous announcement and dive into their latest indie escapades. Xander shares his streaming shenanigans in CODE Bunny, while Jeff goes spelunking in the fungal depths of Lone Fungus. The guys team up to blast through Erase Invaders and even unbox the retro-chic Adventures Panzer 3 on NES. Before signing off, they tease three up-and-coming indie gems: ∀stralbringer, The Spectral Web: Hitodama, and Ballpoint Universe Infinite. Get ready for big news, quirky gameplay, and plenty of laughs in this Indie-Credible episode!

Join hosts Xander and Jeff for a jam-packed installment of the Indie-Credible Podcast! This week, Jeff recounts his Halloween-flavored victory with 100 Pumpkins (his final game of 2024), takes a quick detour with the budget-friendly Bad Run, and dives deep into the surprisingly robust Metroidvania platformer Bad Pad—complete with a wild rumble feature that needed some DIY tweaking. Meanwhile, Xander shares his whimsical adventures with Froggo and offers a slice of perspective on the rowdy, retro-style platforming madness of Pizza Tower.

To wrap things up, the guys shift gears to their “On the Horizon” segment, highlighting intriguing new finds: Bulletmancer, Leximan, and the head-banging, DOOM-inspired Hands of Necromancy II. Whether you’re looking for spooky season games or high-octane demon-slaying thrills, Episode 13 has plenty of indie goodness to keep you busy. Grab your headphones and get ready for another Indie-Credible adventure!