No Small Games

Kate Hunter & Emily Merritt
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No Small Games is an indie game recap and review podcast brought to you by hosts Kate and Emily! They became friends while streaming on Twitch and bonded over their love of indie video games. In each episode of No Small Games, the two will discuss an indie game they both played independently. They’ll compare their experiences: the good, the bad, their most memorable moments of their playthroughs.

  1. Ep. 62 - Blue Wednesday

    6 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 62 - Blue Wednesday

    Blue Wednesday, from Korean indie game developers Buff Studio, follows the mostly unremarkable life of Morris, a young man trying to make it big as a jazz musician in the big city. This slice-of-life narrative game gives us a window into his struggles and successes as he grapples with the weight of having big dreams and aspirations. Of course, no narrative game about musicians would be complete without a rhythm game component, so you'll be tickling the ivories alongside Morris in fun and beautiful jazz-themed mini games. In episode 62 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily get to celebrate and compare this emerging mini genre of narrative games with a music and rhythm gameplay element. You'll hear how Blue Wednesday stacks up against some of their other favorites. The two also share about their personal experiences with jazz music and with their own journeys as creators, dealing the thrilling but sometimes uncomfortable experience of pursuing your dreams. We had a lovely time discussing this very sweet and heartfelt game, and we hope you enjoy the episode! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:25 - Boss Battles 00:17:35 - Blue Wednesday Discussion 01:19:00 - Game Ratings 01:23:00 - One Small Thing 01:27:20 - 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

    1hr 32min
  2. Ep. 61 - Say No! More feat. Claire and Kanisha, Date with US

    9 APR

    Ep. 61 - Say No! More feat. Claire and Kanisha, Date with US

    Say No! More is a quirky game with a powerful message, developed by Studio Fizbin. You play as a young person, trying to get their footing in a new career, dealing with the pressures of office life. Simultaneously, you're also trying to navigate social pressures, as your roommate keeps asking you to cover their half of the rent, month after month. Everything comes to a head when your new manager steals your precious lunchbox. The solution? Time to bust out modern society's most feared two-letter word: NO! You'll get to see the power and the consequences of saying "no" to a variety of people, in a variety of manners, and discover the collective power we all have when we encourage each other to put our foot down. We were delighted to be joined for this episode by Kanisha and Claire of Date with Us, a dating sim podcast, to discuss this unique gaming experience. We chat about which "no" style fits each of us best, our experiences with saying "no" more in our real lives, and the pressures the world puts on us all to say "yes." Thanks to the Date with Us hosts for joining us in this fascinating discussion! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:12 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:14:23 - Meet our Guests - Kanisha and Claire, Date with Us 00:36:08 - Say No! More Discussion 01:41:20 - Game Ratings 01:48:05 - One Small Thing Meet our Guests Date with Us @datewith.us Join internet friends Claire and Kanisha as they come together to gab about games and dissect their fictional romantic relationships in this Dating Sim recap and review podcast. Join them for their digital debriefs about our pixelized paramours. Whether they’re in visual novels, roguelites, or funky indie darlings, they dish on who they’re romancing and if their choices really mattered. Check out Date with Us on: Bluesky  Instagram  Podcast Apps  Claire's Bluesky  Kanisha's Bluesky 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

    1hr 59min
  3. Indie Game Roundup - PAX East 2026

    2 APR

    Indie Game Roundup - PAX East 2026

    We had an incredible time at PAX East 2026, spending time with wonderful friends and colleagues, chatting with developers and publishers, and getting our hands on awesome indie game demos! Join us for our day-by-day PAX East 2026 recap, where we relive all the exciting and memorable moments we experienced at this year's event! No Small Games was honored once again with the opportunity to cover the show as media attendees in 2026, and we took advantage of every moment. In this recap episode, we're taking you directly onto the show floor for developer and publisher interviews. We're also reflecting on the game demos we got to play, and the overall PAX East experience compared to last year. Come along for the ride as we share all the highlights! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:58 - PAX East 2026 First Impressions 00:10:22 - Thursday Recap 00:22:14 - Interview - DarkStone Digital 00:47:54 - Friday Recap 01:00:13 - Interview - Yangyang Mobile 01:17:09 - Interview - Serenity Forge 01:27:23 - Saturday Recap 01:35:28 - Interview - Total Mayhem 01:59:08 - Sunday Recap 02:12:22 - Interview - Perfect Garbage 02:22:22 - Interview - Jade Meadows 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

    2h 42m
  4. 100th Episode

    19 MAR

    100th Episode

    Join us in celebrating 100 episodes of No Small Games!! We're so grateful to everyone who's been along for this ride with us. It feels like we blinked and we've suddenly got 99 episodes under our belt! We pulled out all the stops for this celebratory episode, with special segments looking back at the milestones we've hit along the way, special guest appearances, and even an on-air game. It's incredibly humbling to look back on how many wonderful friends, collaborators, and community members we've gotten to know along the way. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone who has been with us for this wild ride! We look forward to all the memories we'll make over the course of the next 100 episodes. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:55 - No Small Games timeline and milestones 00:42:25 - Why indie games matter Part 1 00:48:00 - Advice for our past selves 01:06:42 - How we've changed as gamers 01:20:00 - Why indie games matter Part 2 01:25:05 - No Small Games by the numbers 01:38:00 - Why indie games matter Part 3 01:43:15 - A look back at early episode clips 01:59:30 - Why indie games matter Part 4 02:04:00 - Game: mystery Steam reviews 02:52:00 - Why indie games matter Part 5 02:56:30 - Listener messages Special Guests In order of appearance: Dave Jackson, Tales from the Backlog Kayla & Jerica, JK! Games! Luna, Luna's Gaming Log Jenny Windom, Geeks & Grounds Mike Towndrow & Kyle Stephenson, Six One Indie MarcyLaycelle Matt Storm & Gen Moonen, "Fun" & Games Podcast Chris Biagini-Foote, Honest Indies Claire & Kanisha, Date with Us Podcast Nick & Will, Friday Night Gamecast Rachel Watts, Indieventure Podcast CGDannyB, Playlog Podcast Jacob McCourt, Joseph Hooper & Luke Lewis, Crossplay Conversations Milady Confetti RoganPlaysGames Adam Gumbert, The Tier List Podcast BoPo & DiscoCola, Underplayed Podcast AJ Fillari, dotzip Andrew Valentine, Dialogue Tree 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

    3h 7m
  5. Yearbook Vol. 3

    5 MAR

    Yearbook Vol. 3

    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

    1hr 46min

  6. 28 FEB

    Indie Game Roundup - February 2026 feat. Neha Patel

    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

    2h 46m
  7. Ep. 60 - Tiny Bookshop

    12 FEB

    Ep. 60 - Tiny Bookshop

    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

    1hr 48min

  8. 31 JAN

    Indie Game Roundup - January 2026

    Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. Not to startle anyone, but we're officially one month into 2026, and the indie hits keep on coming! This roundup is absolutely packed with demos for upcoming games in 2026 that you'll want to keep your eye on. Prepare your wishlists, folks! We also have a ton of new releases to discuss, including both high profile and under-the-radar titles. But first, we have big news: the No Small Games girlies have been officially inducted into two Fantasy Critic leagues for their first season. We're talking draft results and strats! 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 - January 2026 Show Notes Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:02 - Icebreaker Question 00:16:53 - Indie Game News 00:32:13 - Demos 01:14:45 - Marble Odyssey Sandbox 01:20:52 - THE SPIRIT LIFT 01:30:44 - The Artful Escape 01:37:20 - DEAD LETTER DEPT. 01:42:35 - Winter Burrow 01:49:20 - Skate Story 01:55:35 - The Roottrees are Dead 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

    2h 7m
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No Small Games is an indie game recap and review podcast brought to you by hosts Kate and Emily! They became friends while streaming on Twitch and bonded over their love of indie video games. In each episode of No Small Games, the two will discuss an indie game they both played independently. They’ll compare their experiences: the good, the bad, their most memorable moments of their playthroughs.

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  • Creator
    Kate Hunter & Emily Merritt
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    No Small Games

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