Fear the Spotlight is a retro-inspired survival horror game and the debut game from Cozy Game Pals and Blumhouse Games. This is a very special horror title because Cozy Game Pals went into making it with the intention of creating something that would be accessible to a wide range of ages. To do this, they omitted the use of any jumpscares or gore and relied on the building of tension to create fear. Players join high school students Vivian and Amy, as they break into their school library to try to contact the spirit world. They thought getting caught by a teacher and getting detention would be the worst thing that might happen, but little did they know the stakes were so much higher. In episode 53 of No Small Games, we're celebrating Halloween a little early with this horror title! You'll hear Kate and Emily discuss their experiences with the stealth-focused gameplay and the tactile puzzles. They also dig into the parallel stories taking place during this harrowing night at the high school, and find out whether this jumpscare-free game hit in terms of its fear factor. We hope you have a shockingly good time with this one!! Mwahahaha...

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:58 - Boss Battles 00:21:50 - Fear the Spotlight Discussion 01:18:15 - Fear the Spotlight Spoilers 02:06:20 - Game Ratings 02:12:55 - One Small Thing 02:18:25 - Next Game Announcement

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Sorry We're Closed, developed by à la mode games, is a narrative-focused survival horror game that pits angels and demons alike against the greatest force of all: true love. Our protagonist Michelle sets off on a dangerous journey to take down a powerful demon who has set their eyes on her. This game brings a combination of choices matter storytelling with arcade-style FPS combat for a truly unique and vibey horror experience. In episode 52 of No Small Games, we're digging into every corner of Sorry We're Closed. Kate and Emily go in-depth on their likes and dislikes when it comes to the combat mechanics and sound design. The conversation also gets a bit philosophical when it comes to the story and questions of the true nature of love. This is a one-of-a-kind game and conversation, and we hope you love the episode!

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:15 - Boss Battles 00:20:00 - Sorry We're Closed Discussion 02:00:40 - Game Ratings 02:05:50 - One Small Thing 02:12:22 - Next Game Announcement

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

September turned out to be a sleeper powerhouse of a month, bringing us multiple highly anticipated indie game releases. In less than four weeks, we got both Silksong and Hades 2 dropping, not to mention titles like Baby Steps, Henry Halfhead and Cloverpit. If that wasn't enough, we also got a heaping serving of indie game announcements in the Six One Indie Showcase. It's been a wild ride and we're still processing all the awesomeness in this episode! 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 - September 2025 Show Notes

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:33 - Icebreaker Question 00:19:35 - Indie Game News 00:45:40 - Demos 00:48:30 - Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson 00:55:33 - Herdling 01:00:33 - Flowers and Favours: Florist Simulator 01:06:00 - The Knightling 01:09:28 - Henry Halfhead 01:10:35 - GRIS 01:15:12 - Chants of Sennaar

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Many Nights a Whisper, developed by Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbour, is an interactive narrative experience, exploring ideas around dreams and the pressure of expectation. You play as Dreamer, a young person who has been raised for one duty: to shoot a slingshot to light a ceremonial chalice and make or break the dreams of your community for the next 10 years. Many Nights a Whisper combines third person shooting and visual novel style gameplay. Each night after practicing her shot, Dreamer holds Confession to hear her community's wishes and determines which will be granted or rejected, should she make her ceremonial shot. In episode 51 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily discuss their experience of this brief but beautiful and unique game. You'll hear them describe their experiences as they practiced shooting their shot. The two share their personal thought processes as they considered whether to grant or reject the community's wishes. This is an especially deep and philosophical discussion, and we hope this episode and the game (which you should absolutely go play) give your minds lots to chew on as we kick off our fall season!

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:06 - Boss Battles 00:25:36 - Many Nights a Whisper Discussion 01:40:44- Many Nights a Whisper Spoilers 02:02:57 - Game Ratings 02:05:18 - One Small Thing 02:10:33 - Next Game Announcement

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

July and August brought us the absolute mother lode of indie game releases that we've been anticipating for YEARS. This roundup, we have oodles and oodles of games to tell you about that we've been playing. We've got some cozy games like Tiny Bookshop and Is This Seat Taken? We also have unsettling and terrifying games like Luto, Heartworm and the demo for Psychotic Bathtub. There's truly something for everyone in this roundup, plus lots of indie game news from this summer! 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 - August 2025 Show Notes

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:23 - Icebreaker Question 00:12:47 - Indie Game News 00:48:32 - Demos 00:57:39 - Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking 01:06:30 - Luto 01:11:47 - Is This Seat Taken? 01:16:41 - Pip My Dice 01:21:24 - and Roger 01:29:49 - Tiny Bookshop 01:39:22 - Birdigo 01:46:31 - Heartworm 01:54:39 - Time Flies 02:00:33 - MakeRoom 02:06:03 - Ritual of Raven 02:12:54 - Slasher U

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This Bed We Made is a third person narrative thriller that puts you in the shoes of a hotel maid in the 1950s as she unravels the threads that entwine several of the guests' personal lives together. Snoop through the rooms of the fifth floor, and don't forget to clean as you go. This Bed We Made brings plenty of puzzles to solve and mysteries to uncover, all overlaid with an inescapable suspense. How will Sophie's decisions (and cleaning) impact the lives of everyone in the hotel? We've made it to Episode 50!! In this milestone episode, Kate and Emily are joined by special guest MiladyConfetti to talk about her favorite indie game of all time. You'll hear the three chat about the decisions they made as Sophie, their approach to throwing away items in the guest rooms, and of course, which endings they got. We hope you love this episode, covering This Bed We Made!

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:41 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:05:18 - Meet our Guest - MiladyConfetti 00:14:23 - This Bed We Made Discussion 00:47:54 - This Bed We Made Spoilers 01:07:45 - Game Ratings 01:11:01 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guest MiladyConfetti (she/her) @miladyconfetti.bsky.social‬ MiladyConfetti is a cozy gaming, tech and lifestyle content creator. She’s also an indie game columnist with Gayming Magazine, and hosts the Nerdy Magical Girl podcast and Queens of Cozy Gaming podcast. We’re incredibly honored to welcome Milady Confetti to No Small Games! Check out MiladyConfetti on the following platforms: Bluesky Instagram Nerdy Magical Girl Podcast Queens of Cozy Gaming Podcast

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Keep Driving, developed and published by YCJY Games, is a management RPG with turn-based combat, and the thickest of vibes. You play as a young person, heading out onto the open road in your trusty car, traveling across the country to meet your friend at a music festival. Along the way, you encounter every facet of life: the good, the bad, and the surprising. You can pick up hitchhikers, take on odd jobs, refill at gas stations, and explore both small roadside towns and big cities. But along the way you have to face off against all manner of road events. Luckily you've also got a car stereo and your CD playlists by your side. In episode 49 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily dive into their own personal experiences of road trips, and how these align with the gameplay of Keep Driving. You'll hear their thoughts on the many mechanics of this turn-based combat system, and discuss their thoughts on the vehicle-oriented UI. But best of all, if you tune into the spoiler section, you'll find out how Kate wound up with the "go to jail" ending.

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:56 - Boss Battles 00:16:33 - Keep Driving Discussion 01:26:09- Keep Driving Spoilers 01:32:44 - Game Ratings 01:35:56 - One Small Thing 01:39:54 - Next Game Announcement

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

Summer is in full swing and, just like the heat, the indie game new releases are relentless! But we're not complaining because July has been another month packed with absolute bangers. And this month, we're delighted to welcome David Pietrangelo of the Remember 64 podcast and Console Creatures media network to the show! We've got oodles of indie game demos and new releases to share with you, along with some brief thoughts on this month's top stories in gaming news. 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 - July 2025 Show Notes

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:37 - Icebreaker Question 00:12:53 - Indie Game News 00:22:10 - Indie Demos 00:41:00 - Instants 00:43:41 - Ruffy and the Riverside 00:53:07 - Missile Command Delta 00:58:58 - Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson 01:04:40 - Many Nights a Whisper 01:11:35 - Die in the Dungeon 01:18:48 - PEAK 01:26:11 - Cobalt Core

Meet our Guest David Pietrangelo ‪@davepetro.bsky.social‬ David Pietrangelo is the host of Remember 64, a totally tubular journey through the N64’s library, which is part of the Console Creatures media network. He is also a writer and contributor to other Console Creatures shows, articles and reviews. Check out David and Remember 64 on the following platforms: Remember 64 David's Bluesky Remember 64 Instagram

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