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We're closing the book on year three of No Small Games. In many ways, this has been the year of MORE for us and the podcast. We expanded the number of articles and reviews we publish on the website, grew our Patreon offerings and community, and we got to guest on so many other wonderful shows. Similarly, 2025 was also the year of more for the indie games space, with an incredible (and overwhelming) volume of stellar games. We just can't wait to see what year 4 and 2026 have in store for us and indie gamers! In addition to giving a recap of all of the games covered this past year, in Yearbook Vol. 3 we reveal our picks for their Top 5 games from the 2025-2026 year, and the fan favorite episodes voted on by YOU! Featuring superlatives and thank you's to No Small Games supporters, this episode is a tribute to all of you and all of these impactful indie games and game developers highlighted in the third year of the show! We are so grateful to all of you who have tuned in this year, and can't wait to bring you more indie game content in the years to come!

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:57 - Reflections on the Year 00:15:54 - Recap of Games Covered in 2025-2026 00:23:20 - Kate & Emily's Top 5 Favorites 01:12:12 - Superlatives 01:35:46 - Thank You's 01:42:45 - Spring Season Announcement

Keep in touch with us on social media:

Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames

Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.

2026 is not messing around with the volume of incredible indie games coming our way!! This month's roundup features a quick look at this month's Steam Next Fest, with a whole bunch of great demos to check out on Steam. We also dig into the many, many new games we've been playing, including LOVE ETERNAL, Cairn, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and Demon Tides. This episode also features a very special interview with Neha Patel, the audio designer for the upcoming narrative deckbuilder All Will Rise. Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page. You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - February 2026 Show Notes

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:49 - Icebreaker Question 00:13:04 - Indie Demos 01:08:58 - Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator 01:14:37 - LOVE ETERNAL 01:23:09 - Cairn 01:29:08 - Demon Tides 01:33:45 - Under the Island 01:40:51 - Super Battle Golf 01:44:10 - Relooted 01:50:39 - Dice A Million 01:53:45 - RV There Yet? 02:01:22 - Interview - Neha Patel

Meet our Guest Neha Patel (she/her) @nehapolitan.bsky.social

Neha is a freelance composer and sound designer and has worked on titles such as Venba, Eternights, Six Ages 2 and more. She recently launched The Freelancing/Money and Game Audio Newsletter, and is currently working as the sound designer for All Will Rise: A Narrative Courtroom deck builder about taking a billionaire to court for the murder of a river. Check out Neha's work on: Bluesky Neha Patel Audio Bandcamp

Keep in touch with us on social media:

Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames

Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Tiny Bookshop, by Neoludic Games, is a cozy management game where you sell books to the quirky but kind residents of Bookstonbury. With a caravan hitched to your tiny car, a load of books, and a dream of a peaceful life, you left your hometown to open your caravan bookstore. You'll meet friendly townsfolks and recommend books to them based on their preferences. You might even become a central member of this tightknit community by the end. In episode 60 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily get to explore their fantasy life of peace and quiet by the sea, in their discussion of Tiny Bookshop. The two share their thoughts on the book recommendation mechanic, which features a library of real book titles, authors and descriptions. You'll hear how the two feel about the Bookstonbury townsfolk, and which resident in particular got on Emily's case the most. We hope you love our final episode of our third year of the show!

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:52 - Boss Battles 00:21:52 - Tiny Bookshop Discussion 01:36:10 - Game Ratings 01:41:14 - One Small Thing 01:45:27 - Next Game Announcement

Keep in touch with us on social media:

Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames

Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com