Indie Game Arcade

Is Slay the Spire II a True Sequel? Game Over for Us - Indie Game Arcade 111

Chris dives deep into one of the best dnd style indie games of all time, a game connected to one of his favorite IPs, and two big surprises on episode 110 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. ----- Timestamps: 00:49 Intro 02:33 Slay the Spire II EA Review 12:48 Pluto Review 18:27 Shuffles 'n Scuffles Review 24:38 Mr. Sleepy Man Review 30:18 Mythmatch 32:01 What is next for IGA and Nerd Sloth? ----- For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth [https://youtube.com/NerdSloth] Indie Game Arcade is your go-to podcast for discovering the best indie games—new releases, hidden gems, and must-play classics. Hosted by Chris and Joseph of Nerd Sloth Creative, each episode delivers expert discussions, in-depth reviews, and curated recommendations to help you find your next favorite indie game. Whether you love pixel art roguelikes, choices matter narratives, or innovative gameplay mechanics, we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date with the latest indie games, industry trends, and insightful breakdowns—twice a week. Tune in and level up your indie game knowledge with one of the best indie game podcasts around! Are you an indie game developer and want to have you game mentioned on the show? Send an email to podcasts@nerdsloth.com [podcasts@nerdsloth.com] with the subject line: Indie Game Arcade. To support the show, consider a monthly donation at patreon.com/NerdSloth [https://patreon.com/NerdSloth] where you'll find hundreds of hours of bonus content including bonus podcasts and updates on the games being created by the hosts. Indie Game Arcade is recorded and produced by Nerd Sloth Creative. For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth. [https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth.]

Lost in Esoteric Ebb & Homura Hime - Indie Game Arcade 110

Chris dives deep into one of the best dnd style indie games of all time, a game connected to one of his favorite IPs, and two big surprises on episode 110 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. ----- Timestamps: 00:43 Intro 2:06 Esoteric Ebb Review 15:14 Scott Pilgrim EX Review 25:39 Homura Hime Review 33:53 Shinehill Review 39:50 Slay the Spire II 41:25 Yap Yap ----- For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth [https://youtube.com/NerdSloth] Indie Game Arcade is your go-to podcast for discovering the best indie games—new releases, hidden gems, and must-play classics. Hosted by Chris and Joseph of Nerd Sloth Creative, each episode delivers expert discussions, in-depth reviews, and curated recommendations to help you find your next favorite indie game. Whether you love pixel art roguelikes, choices matter narratives, or innovative gameplay mechanics, we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date with the latest indie games, industry trends, and insightful breakdowns—twice a week. Tune in and level up your indie game knowledge with one of the best indie game podcasts around! Are you an indie game developer and want to have you game mentioned on the show? Send an email to podcasts@nerdsloth.com [podcasts@nerdsloth.com] with the subject line: Indie Game Arcade. To support the show, consider a monthly donation at patreon.com/NerdSloth [https://patreon.com/NerdSloth] where you'll find hundreds of hours of bonus content including bonus podcasts and updates on the games being created by the hosts. Indie Game Arcade is recorded and produced by Nerd Sloth Creative. For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth. [https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth.]

The Shockingly Gorgeous Games of Steam Next Fest - Indie Game Arcade 109

The first Steam Next Fest of 2026 is here with some of the most shocking and beautiful games we've ever seen, from the cozy Studio Ghibli vibes of The Witch's Bakery to the chaotic platformer of The Eternal Life of Goldman where every scene looks like a hand painted animation cell, we cover it all on episode 109 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. ----- Timestamps: 00:43 Intro 05:46 Vampire Crawlers Demo Review 12:40 Everything is Crab Demo Review 15:35 The Witch's Bakery Demo Review 19:11 Replaced Demo Review 24:04 Forbidden Solitaire Demo Review 28:00 Wild Blue Skies Demo Review 33:32 Raccoin Demo Review 39:32 DiceVaders Demo Review 43:49 Lunch Break Tactics Demo Review 49:36 Rune Dice Demo Review 52:37 The Eternal Life of Goldman Demo Review 1:00:30 Dice A Million Review ----- For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth [https://youtube.com/NerdSloth] Indie Game Arcade is your go-to podcast for discovering the best indie games—new releases, hidden gems, and must-play classics. Hosted by Chris and Joseph of Nerd Sloth Creative, each episode delivers expert discussions, in-depth reviews, and curated recommendations to help you find your next favorite indie game. Whether you love pixel art roguelikes, choices matter narratives, or innovative gameplay mechanics, we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date with the latest indie games, industry trends, and insightful breakdowns—twice a week. Tune in and level up your indie game knowledge with one of the best indie game podcasts around! Are you an indie game developer and want to have you game mentioned on the show? Send an email to podcasts@nerdsloth.com [podcasts@nerdsloth.com] with the subject line: Indie Game Arcade. To support the show, consider a monthly donation at patreon.com/NerdSloth [https://patreon.com/NerdSloth] where you'll find hundreds of hours of bonus content including bonus podcasts and updates on the games being created by the hosts. Indie Game Arcade is recorded and produced by Nerd Sloth Creative. For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth. [https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth.]

The StarFox and Zelda Successors You NEED to Play - Indie Game Arcade 108

From a breathtaking 3D platformer that rivals Super Mario Odyssey to the StarFox 64 and 2D Zelda successors we’ve been waiting decades for, these are the indies you need to play right now on episode 108 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. ----- Timestamps: 00:45 Intro 03:24 FUR Squadron Phoenix Review 21:07 Dobbel Dungeon Review 32:50 Under the Island Review 38:33 Forgotlings Review 42:59 The Last Citadel Review 47:44 Lethal Dungeon Review 52:06 Demon Tides Review 1:01:59 Seal Chain: Call of Blood 1:03:34 Emberbane 1:04:46 Menherarium 1:07:36 Dice A Million ----- For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth [https://youtube.com/NerdSloth] Indie Game Arcade is your go-to podcast for discovering the best indie games—new releases, hidden gems, and must-play classics. Hosted by Chris and Joseph of Nerd Sloth Creative, each episode delivers expert discussions, in-depth reviews, and curated recommendations to help you find your next favorite indie game. Whether you love pixel art roguelikes, choices matter narratives, or innovative gameplay mechanics, we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date with the latest indie games, industry trends, and insightful breakdowns—twice a week. Tune in and level up your indie game knowledge with one of the best indie game podcasts around! Are you an indie game developer and want to have you game mentioned on the show? Send an email to podcasts@nerdsloth.com [podcasts@nerdsloth.com] with the subject line: Indie Game Arcade. To support the show, consider a monthly donation at patreon.com/NerdSloth [https://patreon.com/NerdSloth] where you'll find hundreds of hours of bonus content including bonus podcasts and updates on the games being created by the hosts. Indie Game Arcade is recorded and produced by Nerd Sloth Creative. For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth. [https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth.]

Mewgenics, Relooted, and the Indie Game That Humbled Me

From the chaotic cat-breeding of Mewgenics to a game that forced me to see the world without my sight—this is our deep dive into the best indies of the week on episode 107 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Episode Links * Relooted challenges who gets to own and tell African history - article by Wallace Truesdale [https://www.avclub.com/relooted-game-review] ----- Timestamps: 00:45 Intro 01:30 Mewgenics Review 18:28 Relooted Review 28:03 Fate of the Seventh Scholar Review 35:58 Crimson Capes Review 44:33 Shadows of the Afterland Review 46:43 Towerbolt Review 53:21 The Dark Rites of Arkham Review 57:12 Blind Touch Review 1:04:38 FUR Squadron Phoenix 1:06:52 Under the Island 1:08:55 Placed Plastic Deck ----- For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth [https://youtube.com/NerdSloth] Indie Game Arcade is your go-to podcast for discovering the best indie games—new releases, hidden gems, and must-play classics. Hosted by Chris and Joseph of Nerd Sloth Creative, each episode delivers expert discussions, in-depth reviews, and curated recommendations to help you find your next favorite indie game. Whether you love pixel art roguelikes, choices matter narratives, or innovative gameplay mechanics, we’ve got you covered. Stay up to date with the latest indie games, industry trends, and insightful breakdowns—twice a week. Tune in and level up your indie game knowledge with one of the best indie game podcasts around! Are you an indie game developer and want to have you game mentioned on the show? Send an email to podcasts@nerdsloth.com [podcasts@nerdsloth.com] with the subject line: Indie Game Arcade. To support the show, consider a monthly donation at patreon.com/NerdSloth [https://patreon.com/NerdSloth] where you'll find hundreds of hours of bonus content including bonus podcasts and updates on the games being created by the hosts. Indie Game Arcade is recorded and produced by Nerd Sloth Creative. For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth. [https://linktr.ee/nerdsloth.]