Episode 56 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives into new indie releases and the latest hardware buzz shaking up the indie gaming scene!
Jeff and Xander start off with the long-awaited Steam Machine revival — comparing modern Steam Deck-style PC hardware, controllers, and even VR compatibility. From controller tests to streaming setups, this week’s tech talk dives deep into how indie players can build the ultimate gaming setup for 2025 and beyond.
Then it’s time for the games. Jeff highlights Adventure of Samsara, a beautiful Metroidvania-style journey filled with rich lore, puzzles, and spiritual undertones that fans of Hollow Knight and Ori will love. The crew also tackles GIGASWORD, where massive weapon mechanics meet clever puzzle design, proving once again that innovation drives today’s indie scene.
New & Noteworthy Indie Games:
BALL × PIT (pachinko adventure!), Liuyin’s World, Voyagers of Nera, Lord Ambermaze, and Brews & Bastards
Aftermarket & Homebrew Highlights:
Super Sunny World, Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE, Mischief Castle (3DSen support!), and Game Genie Jam!
From the Steam Machine revival to retro homebrew legends, this episode celebrates every corner of the indie gaming community — from new creators to nostalgic collectors.
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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
Welcome to Episode 45 of The Indie-Credible Podcast! This week, it’s more than meets the eye with another round of Kyle’s Trials. Jeff wraps up his run of Minishoot Adventures, while he and Xander take on the randomizer pick Space Grunts: a roguelite, turn-based shooter set in a sci-fi world.
Both hosts go absolutely gaga for Garbanzo Quest, and the New & Noteworthy lineup features fresh titles like Toree Saturn, Gundroid, and more hidden gems. The Budget Section also delivers a few surprise indie steals you won’t want to miss.
On the industry side, the crew dives into Unity’s new AI tool integrations and rumors surrounding a new Steam console, codenamed “Fremont.”
Another jam-packed episode full of indie insights, and wild discoveries!
This week, Jeff shares more of Kyle’s Trials, while both Jeff and Xander dive into the Randomizer pick of the week: Helvetii, a slick hack-and-slash adventure. Jeff also highlights some cool NES homebrews with Force Bot, and we roll into a jam-packed New and Noteworthy lineup that Xander’s already dipped his toes into.
Featured games include:
Yosei Wars
Panta Rhei – Guardian of Time
Tall Trails
Maiden Cops
Contract Rush DX
Starshifter
TEXNOPLAZM
And of course, we’ve got some amazing budget-friendly indie titles you won’t want to miss!
Tune in for indie discoveries, retro gems, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Welcome back to another episode of The Indie-Credible Podcast! In Episode 43, Jeff dives into some vintage toy finds from Kyle’s Collection and then takes on the return of The Randomizer with Minishoot Adventure, a Zelda-inspired twin-stick shooter packed with bullet-hell chaos, accessibility options, and multi-phase boss battles. Xander celebrates a huge victory by finally conquering Ninja Gaiden Ragebound. At the same time, we also spotlight the quirky new release JamJam n Jelly and take a closer look at the fascinating Exa Arcadia, a modern arcade platform reminiscent of the NeoGeo for today’s indie developers. We dive into some of the most exciting "New and Noteworthy", starting with quick previews of standout titles like Primal Planet, Dreamspring, GhoulScrapers, The Shaman’s Ark, Mashina, and Spy Drops. For those hunting for a bargain, we highlight indie gems under $2 that are worth checking out, including Blood Within, Druid, Winslow, Azaran, and MarqueeCandle. An indie experience you definitely won’t want to miss.
This week on The Indie-Credible Podcast, Jeff and Xander talk about Limited Run Games’ ever-growing release list—and how some great titles get lost in the shuffle. One standout? Scott Pilgrim EX, a brand-new game that sends us down a Tribute Games rabbit hole.
In “Newest Indie Games Played,” the guys blast-process their way into Earthion, a brand-new shmup that feels right at home in the Genesis/Mega Drive era, and Jeff keeps fueling his Ninja Gaiden Ragebound addiction.
The “New & Noteworthy” spotlight includes:
Mina the Follower, The Wandering Corinne, Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus, METAGAL, RPGolf, Cecconoid, Sombra, and FUMES.
Budget-conscious gamers will love this week’s under-$2 picks: Stamp Boy, Skjoldur Story, Kitten Lost Her Box, Rolled: A Pinball Nightmare, and Painted Legend: Knights of Ink & Paper.
From retro-inspired shooters to hidden digital bargains, Episode 42 proves the indie scene never stops delivering.
Jeff returns from the Classic Game Fest with stories to share—and he’s bringing some retro heat with him! This week, the crew dives into Blade Buster, a slick NES homebrew shmup that keeps the pixel bullets flying. Jeff also checks out the press-demo for Sovietborgs, an ambitious top-down action game coming to Genesis, Dreamcast, and Neo Geo. Think Gauntlet meets The Chaos Engine, with visuals straight out of Donkey Kong Country and a soundtrack that slaps like Red Alert.
Meanwhile, Xander cools down with the TANUKI: Pon’s Summer Demo and blasts through enemies in the chaotic Gun King.
We also spotlight this week’s New & Noteworthy indie finds:
Fretless – The Wrath Of Riffson, Advent NEON, Memori, Awita: Journey Of Hope, Undivine, and Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe.
And if you're ballin’ on a budget, we’ve got two under-$2 indie gems in Thorn Demon Hunter and Wild West Crops.
Get ready for pixel-packed mayhem in this week’s episode of The Indie-Credible Podcast!
Jeff dives into the gritty world of BIOTA, an action-platformer with Metroidvania vibes and roguelike twists, while Xander gets blasted by the over-the-top demo for Neon Inferno—think Wild Guns collides with Metal Slug, now add bullet time! We also throw down in the retro-fueled fighter Robo Oh, give props to the slick, polished Prison City, and salute the chaotic charm of GunKing (huge thanks to the devs for the review code!).
But first, we jump into some quick-hit thoughts on the mysterious Shadow Labyrinth and revisit the classic difficulty of Ninja Gaiden.
In our New & Noteworthy segment, we spotlight must-watch indies like Star Rift Saga, KIYO: Bunny Tyranny, A Simple Experiment, Grumblemoor, MotionRec, and the beautiful pixel-goth vibes of Embroideryvania.
And don’t sleep on the Budget Section—we’ve uncovered some killer indie deals under $2, including Cyberhook, Undermine, Cat Warrior, and Dead Seat.
Indie hits, hot takes, and hidden gems—Episode 40 is stacked!
Jeff returns from the Video Game Summit with stories from the show floor and a retro game hunt through Chicago, including a stop at Back in the Game in Cicero!
This week’s indie lineup includes:
Towaga – Jeff blasts through waves of enemies in this visually striking survival game. Great story, but is the gameplay loop too repetitive?
Axe Cop – Wielding an axe against dinosaurs? Jeff dives into this chaotic RPG based on the cult comic.
They Came From Another Planet and Dreams of Aether – Xander gives updated impressions of these unique indie titles from last episode.
New and Noteworthy Indie Picks:
Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon – A co-op roguelike dungeon crawler.
Heroes of Mount Dragon – Classic beat-‘em-up vibes with a modern touch.
Ruffy and the Riverside – Puzzle-platforming with a Paper Mario aesthetic.
Garbanzo Quest – A retro-inspired platformer with an adorable mascot.
ROBO OH – Famicom-style mech fighting mayhem.
The Budget Section:
Snag Teslagrad 2 for 90% off on Steam—an electrifying Metroidvania at a steal.
This week on The Indie-Credible Podcast, Jeff dusts off his Analogue Pocket to explore the world of Game Boy homebrew. He dives into Akumanor Gaiden DX, a Castlevania-style action-platformer built in GB Studio, packed with spooky castles and tight 8-bit gameplay. Also on deck: the hilariously ambitious Halo Combat Devolved and a bite-sized remake in Super Mario Bros Mini—because why not bring Master Chief and Mario to the Game Boy?
In New and Noteworthy, we spotlight indie games that caught our attention this week, including:
Vessels of Decay
Spirit X Strike
Zexion
And more!
The Budget Section brings the heat again with indie games under $2. Our pick of the week:
They Came From Another Planet – A side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter with chunky pixel art, alien invaders, and a surprising amount of depth for the price of a vending machine snack.
Whether you're hunting down retro passion projects or stocking up your Steam backlog on a budget, there's something here for every indie fan.
Jeff returns from Indiana with travel stories—and he actually beat Blaster Master Zero on the Switch 2! But is it too well-known to count as “indie”?
Xander played Chronicles of the Wolf and checked out the Starlight Legacy demo. We also spotlight Muse Dash (with a physical Switch release worth hunting down), and go through 20+ games from the big Summer Sale.
New titles featured this week include:
Awita: Journey of Hope (ThunderDome recommend)
Metro Gravity
Bloom Thrice
Through the Nightmares
Quick hits, hot takes, and lots of indie gems in this one!