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

2025 is ramping up, people!! April brought us more showcases, a huge number of new releases, and some brand new indie game demos to check out. We're unpacking our experiences with demos from the Galaxies and Triple-i Initiative Showcases. We're also sharing mini reviews of some spring indie game releases like Spilled!, Space Sprouts, Axyz, and more! 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 - April 2025 Show Notes

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:25 - Icebreaker Question 00:04:30 - Indie Game News 00:34:42 - Demos 01:03:47 - Spilled! 01:07:54 - Space Sprouts 01:14:05 - Dad's Coming 01:19:28 - Axyz 01:25:44 - ibb & obb 01:30:50 - The Deadly Path 01:42:01 - Moonlighter

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Afterlove EP, developed by Pikselnesia, is a slice-of-life story that follows a young musician named Rama, as he struggles to reconnect with his friends and his music in the wake of the death of his girlfriend. The game takes place in modern day Jakarta, and players will find themselves immersed in the sights and sounds of the city through the game's beautifully illustrated environments. You'll help Rama build back relationships with his bandmates as you practice for an upcoming gig. You'll guide him through the sweet and nerve-wracking world of dating. Most importantly, players can help Rama make sure he gets his butt to therapy so he can process all these new experiences and feelings. In episode 44 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily dive into the similarities and differences in their experiences of Afterlove EP. They discuss the Choices Matter gameplay: what worked well for them and what didn't. Most importantly, they reveal who they chose to date and how that worked out for Rama. We hope you love our discussion of this heartfelt game!

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:35 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:11:48 - Afterlove EP Discussion 01:40:47 - Game Ratings 01:44:30 - One Small Thing 01:49:35 - Next Game Announcement

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Guacamelee is an indie classic, that released by in 2013 from DrinkBox Studios. This action platformer is a stylish take on the Metroidvania genre and its story and vibes were inspired by Mexican-culture and folklore. You play as a young farmhand-turned-luchador, who escapes the world of the dead using a magical mask. As you traverse these gorgeous map zones, both in the world of the living and the dead, you fight the evil Calaca's minions and gain new powers to push further in hopes of rescuing your dear Lupita. In episode 43 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily return to this classic indie game to see how it holds up today! They discuss the design of the platforming and special combat abilities and, of course, dissect the Metroidvania-style map. They also share their thoughts on the representation of Mexican culture in Guacamelee, relative to the many diverse representations we see today in indie games.

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:41 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:18:45 - Guacamelee Discussion 01:32:05 - Game Ratings 01:37:53 - One Small Thing 01:46:58 - Next Game Announcement

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