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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