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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