Indie Game Arcade

We're talking about  Dicealot  and many more indie games on episode 86 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Dicealot is an Arthurian , Camelot-set roguelike dice-builder/deckbuilder that turns Farkle -style push-your-luck into strategic, turn-based runs as you bag-build “ Quest-Dice ,” chain scoring combos, and gamble every roll in high-stakes battles.   ----- TImestamps: 0:40 Intro 01:17 Dicea...

We're talking about  Battle Suit Aces  and many more indie games on episode 85 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Battle Suit Aces is a charming mecha card-battling RPG from Trinket Studios (creators of Battle Chef Brigade ) where you recruit, befriend, and upgrade over 30 ace pilots , build synergistic faction decks , and command streamlined 5v5 grid battles to uncover alien Relic Suits acro...

We're talking about  Cloverpit  and many more indie games on episode 84 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  CloverPit is a grim, slot-machine driven roguelite from Panik Arcade (published by Future Friends Games ) that blends Balatro-inspired gambling mechanics , trinket/ combo systems and a claustrophobic survival-horror “debt-repayment” loop—pull the lever, stack lucky charms , bend the odds...

We're talking about  Hades II  and many more indie games on episode 83 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Hades II is Supergiant Games ’ bewitching, fast-paced roguelike action-roleplaying dungeon-crawler starring Melinoë , where you wield dark sorcery, snag Olympian Boons, and tackle procedurally generated , endlessly replayable runs to topple the Titan of Time. ----- TImestamps: 0:44 Intro...

We're talking about  Baby Steps  and many more indie games on episode 82 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Baby Steps is an absurdist, physics-based walking-sim / open-world hiking-exploration indie in which you — as a onesie-clad, clumsy protagonist — micromanage each leg in deliberately awkward, QWOP -adjacent locomotion to clumsily scale a misty mountain, blending masocore frustration , s...

We're talking about  SWORN  and many more indie games on episode 81 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  SWORN is a 1–4 player co-op action roguelite hack-and-slash steeped in Arthurian lore —team up to explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot , combine unique knightly abilities and weapon builds , and master procedural runs and progression to overthrow a corrupted King Arthur and his Knights . ---...

We're talking about  Wander Stars  and many more indie games on episode 80 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Wander Stars is a 90s anime-inspired , story-driven, episodic turn-based JRPG from Paper Castle Games (published by Fellow Traveller ) that pairs vibrant retro-anime visuals and a found-family narrative with a novel word-combo combat system —collect and combine 200+ Action/Modifier/El...

We're talking about  Shape of Dreams  and many more indie games on episode 79 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Shape of Dreams is an isometric, MOBA -inspired action roguelite that fuses twin-stick PvE co-op combat, procedurally-generated dream realms, deep character customization and explosive build-synergy systems for fast, replayable runs —developed by Lizard Smoothie and published by NE...

We're talking about  Overlooting  and many more indie games on episode 78 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Overlooting is a roguelike RPG with auto-battler mechanics where players craft powerful synergies , loot endlessly, and survive waves of chaotic dungeon encounters with strategic play. ----- TImestamps: 0:43 Intro 01:55 Overlooting 22:41 Gloomy Eyes 26:21 Shape of Dreams 32:17 Katanaut...

We're talking about  Hollow Knight: Silksong  and many more indie games on episode 77 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Hollow Knight: Silksong is a hand-drawn Metroidvania action-adventure where Hornet ascends through vast interconnected kingdoms, mastering fluid combat , platforming , and exploration in a hauntingly beautiful bug-filled world. ----- TImestamps: 00:45 Intro 02:19 Hollow Kni...

We're talking about  Rogue Labyrinth  and many more indie games on episode 76 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Rogue Labyrinth is a fast-paced roguelike dungeon crawler where players battle through shifting labyrinths in a deadly Hunger Games–style competition , turning fallen enemies into projectiles while chasing randomized loot, hyping up the crowd, and ever-evolving combat strategy. ---...

We're talking about  Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel  and many more indie games on episode 75 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a brutal action-packed roguelike RPG and horde-survivor that plunges you into the dark realms of Norse mythology , tasking you with blasting through relentless waves of monstrous foes using diverse character classes , divine god-granted po...

We're talking about  Quartet  and many more indie games on episode 74 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Quartet is a retro-inspired, story-rich, turn-based JRPG featuring four unique, non-linear character arcs that converge into an eight-member ensemble in tactical, character-swap combat , wrapped in nostalgic pixel-art style and modern narrative depth. ----- TImestamps: 00:46 Intro 2:16 Qua...

We're talking about  Mortal Sin  and many more indie games on episode 73 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast. Mortal Sin is a brutal first-person roguelike horror dungeon crawler that blends visceral melee combat, roguelite progression , and nightmarish survival elements in a dark, procedurally generated labyrinth. ----- TImestamps: 00:46 Intro 01:32 Mortal Sin 24:07 Sword of the Sea 30:36 The S...

We're talking about  Raygun Gadabout  on episode 72 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast. Raygun Gadabout is a stylish retro-inspired , sci-fi action-adventure platformer where you blast across vibrant pixel worlds with your trusty raygun, combining fast-paced run-and-gun combat, precision platforming , and intergalactic exploration. Other game discussions in this episode include  Kill The Music,...

We're talking about  The Girl from Arkanya  on episode 71 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast. The Girl from Arkanya is a charming pixel-art, top-down action-RPG adventure inspired by classic 2D Zelda titles, where a daring treasure-hunter teams up with a magical capybara to explore hand-crafted Amazonian jungles , conquer dungeons , solve puzzles , wield ancient magic , and unearth hidden lore...

We're talking about  Ovis Loop  on episode 70 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast. Ovis Loop is a 2D pixel-art action roguelite (or roguelike) with deck-building style combo crafting , fluid hack-and-slash combat , procedurally looping runs , and a post-apocalyptic sci-fi aesthetic where you wield weapons and evolving skills as Omega—a robotic sheep—against lupine enemies in a story-rich battle...

We're talking about  DeadZone: Rogue  on episode 69 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast. Deadzone: Rogue is a fast-paced , roguelite first-person shooter (FPS) set aboard an overrun space station, where you fight , die , revive , and grow stronger with each run using elemental weapons , upgrades , and augments , playable solo or in online co-op—perfect for fans of action-packed , build-driven ,...

We're talking about  Inkshade,  developed by  Studio Vezelle,  on episode 68 of the  Indie Game Arcade podcast.  Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game that unfolds in a bizarre, beautiful, and cruel world. The game board is a strange collection of intricate wooden miniatures , laid out within a web of locked rooms , all of it controlled by an otherworldly Game Master. Other game discussions in...

We're talking about  The Warrior, developed by ThornDuck,  on episode 67 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. The Warrior is a unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and even the mechanics of the game are always changing. One moment, you might be a nimble warrior traversing treacherous landscapes, and the next, you could be a massive worm burrowing through the earth. Other ga...

We're talking about  Static Dread: The Lighthouse  on episode 66 of  Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include  Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Beneath Oresa, Sands of Hope, Paper Animal Adventure, Shepherd Knight, and more! For more gaming content visit  youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade  is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie gam...

We're talking about  The King is Watching  on episode 65 of  Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include  Sockventure, Rusty Rangers, Heartworm, Peak, Atomic Owl, Whisper Mountain Outbreak, Goblin Cleanup, Empire Game: Pixel Hero and more! For more gaming content visit  youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade  is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest an...

We're talking about  Wheel World  on episode 64 of  Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include  Holy Shoot, The Abbess Garden, Static Dread, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and more! For more gaming content visit  youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade  is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From pixel art roguelikes to heartfelt n...

We're talking about  Forest Heroes  on episode 63 of  Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include  Grimshire, The King is Watching, Sands of Hope, and more! For more gaming content visit  youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade  is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From pixel art roguelikes to heartfelt narratives, Chris an...

We're talking about  The Alters  on episode 62 of  Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include  Kabuto Park, He is Coming, Advent Neon, Forest Heroes, DiceyHacker1999, and more! For more gaming content visit  youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade  is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From pixel art roguelikes to heartfelt...