indieRiftJoining us this week is Dan Adelman - indie game business and marketing man extraordinaire, and Billy Basso, the creator of Animal Well - a game that even Billy has a hard time describing.
Animal Well: The First Interview - An Unconventional Puzzle-Platformer | The Duel Screens PodcastindieRift2022-02-18 | Joining us this week is Dan Adelman - indie game business and marketing man extraordinaire, and Billy Basso, the creator of Animal Well - a game that even Billy has a hard time describing.
Like the Video & Subscribe: youtube.com/c/DuelScreens... Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Duel_Screens Subscribe to The Duel Screens Podcast: ndspodcast.podbean.com/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/NDSPodcastGame of the Year Alert! + BLOOBER TEAM DID IT! - Silent Hill 2 Remake ROCKS! | The indieRift PodcastindieRift2024-10-18 | Matt is back and he brings with him a potential #GOTY contender! Andy GUSHES about Bloober Team and Silent Hill 2. And Steve gets lost in the cozy vibes of Summerhouse. In indie news, Disco Elysium Developer keeps spin-offing out of control, Alien Isolation 2 is coming and former Humble Games employees start a brand new company! All of this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/indierift Check us out everywhere at these indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftTCG Sim has is feeling a certain way about the NPCs. Where are the kids!?indieRift2024-10-17 | #tcgcardshopsimulator has is feeling a certain way about the NPCs. Where are the kids!? #steam #indiegaming #indiegame #indiepodcast #tcgCan We Just End The Xbox Series S Already? | The indieRift PodcastindieRift2024-10-03 | We are SO back, sort of. While Matt is healing up, Andy and Steve take the reins to chat about some older headlines like Nintendo's insane move it sue the pants off of Palworld developer Pocket Pair, Annapurna Interactive imploding, and indie devs complaining about Xbox...again. Andy also provides an in-depth review/lovefest for Hollowbody and Steven praises Fairy Tail: Dungeons. All this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/indierift Check us out everywhere at these indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftXbox Cant HAAK It! | The indieRift PodcastindieRift2024-08-29 | On this week’s show, the boys discuss Black Myth: Wukong complete domination. Matt brings unrivaled enthusiasm to the table as he falls head over heels in love with Astral Ascent and Steve brings…absolutely nothing. Maybe internet issues? That’s about it. Also, HAAK developer cancels Xbox port because Xbox is a butt. All this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/indierift Check us out everywhere at these indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftIs FNaF: Into The Pit The BEST Game In The Series? | The indieRift Podcast #11indieRift2024-08-13 | A new and VERY different #fivenightsatfreddys game is out and it's the best game the franchise has seen in YEARS. Speaking of best franchises, Splitgate 2 gets a gameplay reveal and its everything we could have hoped for. In other news, the lovely squad over at What's Good Games calls it quits while a wild indie game publisher appears! Matt gushes about Asterogues and Andy discovers #buckshotroulette...which leads him to ARSONATE. All of this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/indierift Check us out everywhere at these indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftLUCID - A STUNNING Pixel Art Metroidvania Inspired By The Golden Age of 2D Sidescrollers! | DevDiveindieRift2024-08-08 | What does it take to create a memorable #metroidvania? Join us on this week's DevDive as Eric Manahan, developer of LUCID, answers this question and more. LUCID is a gorgeous pixel art platformer/metroidvania inspired by the very best 2D sidescrollers. Eric delves into the core elements that make a metroidvania stand out, shares the inspiration behind LUCID, and explores its gameplay mechanics.
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftFlintlock FLOPS, No Mans Sky Shines, & CleanFall Is AWESOME! | The indieRift Podcast #10indieRift2024-08-06 | Matt reminds us why No Man Sky is INCREDIBLE. Steve falls head over heals for a neat survival #roguelite called CleanFall. And Andy discovers Silkbulb Test & it genuinely terrifies him. As for the news, is Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn a flop? Maybe. Also, Steam is working on a nifty system to protect gamers from predatory season passes, and Stardew Valley developer Eric Barone aka ConcernedApe will NEVER charge for DLC. All this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
1:13:08 ►Patch Quest is $1.49!!! : store.steampowered.com/app/1347970/Patch_QuestGestalt: Steam & Cinder Disappoints, CONSCRIPT ROCKS! | The indieRift Podcast #9indieRift2024-07-30 | One of our most anticipated games is now out and we have…thoughts. ALSO, Steve plays a explores the F2P world of The First Descendant, Nitro Kid takes Matt by surprise, and Andy crowns CONSCRIPT a MUST-PLAY horror game. In other news, Devolver Digital announces a new kung-fu roguelike (which looks AWESOME!) and Splitgate 2 is HAPPENING! All this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
Joining us on this week's DevDive is the maestro of mayhem himself, Michael Cosio, the twisted mind behind Massacre at The Mirage—a slasher flick-inspired first-person horror game set in a gnarly 1980s movie theater. Michael's got the lowdown on what makes indie horror games so terrifyingly good and why big-budget AAA horror games can struggle to deliver the same thrills.
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftHypercharge: Unboxed CRUSHES it on Xbox + Selaco is Magical! | The indieRift Podcast #8indieRift2024-07-08 | Selaco is MAGICAL. Fabledom is better than ever. And Against Great Darkness may be the best brick-breaker schmup we've ever played. Also, the incredibly fun, Toy Soldiers-inspired shooter #Hypercharge reaches an INSANE sales milestone on #Xbox consoles and Sprawl might be Matt's GOTY. All this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
Lone Fungus 2 Kickstarter Update: kickstarter.com/projects/620777061/lone-fungus-2/posts/4138088On the indieRift Podcast we actually DO talk games! Check out #Selaco on #steam now!indieRift2024-07-07 | On the indieRift Podcast we actually DO talk games! Chekc out #Selaco on #steam now! #boomershooter #indiegaming #indiegame #indiepodcast #podcast #clips #shorts #gamingpodcastFor those that dont speak Matt…indieRift2024-07-05 | For those that dont speak Matt… #tetris #indiegaming #indiegame #indiepodcast #podcast #clips #youtubeshorts #shortsBloodless - A Sekiro-Like, 2D Action-Adventure Game Featuring Non-Lethal Combat! | DevDiveindieRift2024-07-02 | On this week’s DevDive, we welcome Antônio Harger (Tech Lead/Game Designer) and Renato Shkar (Narrative Designer) of Point N’ Sheep, developer of Bloodless - a stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat!
#indiegame #indiegames #gaming #sekiro
Wishlist Bloodless on Steam: https://shorturl.at/W97Me Out on August 29th!
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftSteve continues to amaze #indiegaming #steamnextfest #donaldsutherland #kiefersutherlandindieRift2024-06-29 | Steve continues to amaze #indiegaming #steamnextfest #donaldsutherland #kiefersutherlandOur friend #zoroarts is taking #indiegaming by storm with a #indiegame cart racer!indieRift2024-06-29 | Our friend #zoroarts is taking #indiegaming by storm with a #indiegame cart racer!
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3044940/Ultimate_Indie_RacingThe Most POPULAR Indie Games of Steam Next Fest | The indieRIFT Podcast #7indieRift2024-06-25 | It's a GIANT-SIZED episode as Steam Next Fest hit us between the eyes with some truly STELLAR demos. We pick out tons of our highlights including AKIMBOT, CATO, Demonschool, Ova Magika, Pinball Spire, and Wizard of Legend 2 to name a few. All of this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
Consider Supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/indierift Check us out everywhere at these indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftNegative Atmosphere: Emergency Room Is A TRAUMATIC Medical Horror FPS | DevDiveindieRift2024-06-18 | On this week’s dive we welcome Calvin Parsons, CEO of Sunscorched Studios, developer of Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room - a first person, cinematic medical horror experience dedicated to precision, tension and trauma!
#horrorgaming #fps #indiegames #deadspace2023
Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room on Steam: https://shorturl.at/hCyDe
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftRiftstrider? More like riftSpider amirite?indieRift2024-06-18 | Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/rjQ53WQq53M - or just search DevDive on your favorite podcast service!Riftstrider Is A Deckbuilding Roguelite With A TWIST! | DevDiveindieRift2024-06-17 | On this week’s dive we welcome Andrew Allen, developer of Riftstrider - a unique deckbuilding roguelite adventure!
#roguelite #indiegames #podcast
Riftstrider on Steam: https://shorturl.at/IfQvF20 MUST-HAVE, Most WISHLIST Worthy Indie Games Of Summer Game Fest! | The indieRIFT Podcast #6indieRift2024-06-11 | Stephen takes us back to 2005 with The Movies-inspired movie-making sim Blockbuster Inc. Andy compiles a MASSIVE list of must-have indies from all the summer game show madness like Summer Games Fest, Future of Play 2024, Devolver Digital Showcase. And Matt reminds us why we should all be playing Patch Quest. All of this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast!
#summergamefest2024 #indiegames #gaming
Indie News Report
(some of) The BEST Indie Game Announcements/Reveals during all the showcase CHAOS!
Cult of the Lamb: Unholy Alliance - OUT ON August 12th! Tenjutsu - PIXEL ART ROGUELITE SIFU FROM THE DEAD CELLS GUY + FORMER GUEST! - store.steampowered.com/app/1363940/Tenjutsu
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/indierift Check us out everywhere at these indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftThis weeks show is off to a promising start…indieRift2024-06-10 | This week's show is off to a promising start…#podcast #indiepodcast #gamingpodcast #indiegames #indiedev #indieriftpodcastLil Gator Game Is A Wholesome Love Letter To Breath of the Wild | DevDiveindieRift2024-06-05 | On this week’s dive we welcome Connor P. Quinn and Scott Slucher of Mega Wobble, developer of Lil Gator Game - a cute and cozy, no-pressure adventure game that will make you want to give your siblings a hug!
#indiegame #indiegames #podcast
Lil Gator Game on Steam: https://shorturl.at/F94V1
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftIs Game Pass Helping Or Hurting Indie Games? | The indieRift Podcast #5indieRift2024-06-04 | The developer of Metal: Hellsinger recently came out against Game Pass after seeing how it affected sales. Does he have a point? Should other indie game developers take this as a warning? Andy, Stephen, & Matt discuss!
Lone Fungus 2: kickstarter.com/projects/620777061/lone-fungus-2Constance Is A GORGEOUS Metroidvania Inspired By Celeste, Hollow Knight & Splatoon! | DevDiveindieRift2024-05-28 | On this week’s dive we welcome Sebastian Drews, Game Director of Constance - A 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist!
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftCrow Country: Review Haiku by Andy.indieRift2024-05-25 | Our brand new segment: Review Haiku by Andy. #CrowCountry #podcast #indiepodcast #indiegames #gamingpodcast #indiedevIndie Devs Are BEATING AAA Studios At Their Own Game! | The indieRIFT Podcast #4indieRift2024-05-24 | Andy is back and he has a SPICY hot take on the AAA games industry. Matt and Steve follow up on last week’s Wishlist Round-Up to talk about VOIN and Hive Jump 2: Survivors (kinda). All of this and more on The indieRift Podcast!
52:54 Kickstarter of the Week Lady Death Demonicron: kickstarter.com/projects/artofplaygames/lady-death-demonicron-new-retro-beat-em-up-video-game?ref=discovery_categoryWhat is your starter ball? #footgun is a blast and you should all play it!indieRift2024-05-19 | What is your starter ball? Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/cJQ9dZoNQtc or on your favorite podcast service of choice. #footgun is a blast and you should all play it! #podcast #indiepodcast #indiegames #gamingpodcast #indiedevFootgun: Underground Is The BALLSIEST, Most INSANELY FUN 2D Roguelike! | DevDiveindieRift2024-05-18 | On this week’s dive we welcome Konstantin Suvorov, Project Marketing Manager for BXDXO here to represent Footgun: Underground - roguelike with BALLS!
#rougelite #pixelart #indiegames #indie #indiedev
Footgun: Underground on Steam: https://shorturl.at/7gmnz
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftWe are idiotsindieRift2024-05-17 | We are idiots. #podcast #indiepodcast #indiegames #fartsarefunny #gamingpodcastCryptmaster Is Unique, Funny, & A SURPRISE HIT! | The indieRift Podcast #3indieRift2024-05-17 | One of our most anticipated games EVER gets a slight delay. Matt dives into the brilliant depths of Animal Well and Steve becomes the Cryptmaster! All of this and more on The indieRift Podcast!
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftHe would need a wellness check for sure…#indiedev #hades2 #podcast #indiegames #indiepodcastindieRift2024-05-11 | He would need a wellness check for sure…#indiedev #hades2 #podcast #indiegames #indiepodcast #gameawards #geoffkeighleyIs Hades 2 Killing Smaller Indie Games?! + Animal Well Is AWESOME! | The indieRift Podcast #2indieRift2024-05-11 | Has #Hades2 shadow-drop overshadowed smaller indie game releases? Andy, Stephen, & Matt discuss! Also, #AnimalWell IS the next BIG indie game, World of Grimm is an amazing #MarvelSNAP-like, and #TalesofKenzeraZau has got an incredible story...if only it's gameplay was as memorable. All of this and more on The indieRift Podcast!
5:14 Animal Well 17:10 Tales of Kenzera: Zau 25:22 World of Grimm
36:35 Indie News Report! 'AAA' Indies and their impact on smaller Indie Games: https://80.lv/articles/indie-devs-are-frustrated-with-hades-2-unexpected-launch/
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftGot Questions for indieRift Podcast?indieRift2024-05-09 | Got questions for the show?! Drop a comment! #worldofgrimm #indiedev #talesofkenzerazau #hades2 #podcast #indiegamesMom: “We have #marvelsnap at homeindieRift2024-05-08 | Mom: “We have #marvelsnap at home." - We loved chatting with @staticCityGames about #worldofgrimm #indiedev #podcast #indiepodcast #indiegamesWorld of Grimm Is A Marvel SNAP-Like Set In The Brothers Grimm Universe! | DevDiveindieRift2024-05-07 | On this week’s DevDive we welcome Josh Krassenstein, developer of World of Grimm - a digital collectible card game set in the Brothers Grimm universe! Out now in Early Access on Steam!
World of Grimm on Steam: https://shorturl.at/grGQ9
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftThis weeks guest is Static City Games and well be talking about World of Grimm!indieRift2024-05-06 | This weeks guest: City Games to talk about #worldofgrimm, gonto yt dot com slash at indierift or sub on your favorite podcast service #indiedev #podcast #indiegames #indiepodcast #DevDiveindieRift? More like indieriff! #indiedev #podcast #indiegames #indiepodcast #shreddingbars #indieriindieRift2024-05-04 | indieRift? More like indieriff! #indiedev #podcast #indiegames #indiepodcast #shreddingbars #indieriftpodcastMinicology, Moonlight Pulse, Minishoot, & Farm Folks Jiggle Physics Chat? | The indieRift Podcast #1indieRift2024-05-03 | This week on The indieRift Podcast the boys make their triumphant return to chat about all of their current indie game obsessions including Minicology, Moonlight Pulse, and Minishoot!...and what NOT to tweet regarding your cute farming sim game.
Andy’s INDIE ADVENTURES of the Week!: Moonlight Pulse: https://shorturl.at/cGS28 Footgun: Underground: https://shorturl.at/mvC69
Steve’s INDIE ADVENTURES of the Week!: Minicology: https://shorturl.at/etNX1 Kristala: https://shorturl.at/bgCS6
Matt’s INDIE ADVENTURES of the Week!: Minishoot Adventures: https://shorturl.at/afuEW Cult of the Lamb: https://shorturl.at/mBEI4 Balatro: https://shorturl.at/aqvB9
INDIE STEAL OF THE WEEK:
Rusty’s Retirement: https://shorturl.at/otxI6
Rifty Wishlist Round-Up! Reus 2: https://shorturl.at/bl123 Steamworld Heist 2: https://shorturl.at/pJKQV Anima Flux: https://shorturl.at/irHN3 PSYCHOFINGER: https://shorturl.at/fjtDT*FIXED AUDIO* Atomic Owl a 2D Roguelite That Pays Homage To Mega Man X, Shovel Knight, & Dead Cells!indieRift2024-05-03 | (For real this time. The whole show...Fixed audio)
On this week’s dive we welcome Eldar Basic, Studio Director of Monster Theater Games and developer of Atomic Owl - a pixel-art, side-scrolling roguelite that combines fast-paced platforming with dynamic hack-and-slash combat and a variety of weapons, powerups, and a chatty demonic blade!
#rougelite #pixelart #indiegames #indie #indiedev
Atomic Owl on Steam: https://shorturl.at/stxV5 Atomic Owl on Kickstarter: https://shorturl.at/BFJK9When you INSTANTLY click with a guest… Eldar Basic is an OG top tier nerd and we are HERE FOR ITindieRift2024-05-02 | When you INSTANTLY click with a guest… Eldar Basic is an OG top tier nerd and we are HERE FOR IT. #indiedev #atomicowl #podcast #DevDive #darkcloudAtomic Owl Is A 2D Roguelite That Pays Homage To Mega Man X, Shovel Knight, & Dead Cells! | DevDiveindieRift2024-04-30 | On this week’s dive we welcome Eldar Basic, Studio Director of Monster Theater Games and developer of Atomic Owl - a pixel-art, side-scrolling roguelite that combines fast-paced platforming with dynamic hack-and-slash combat and a variety of weapons, powerups, and a chatty demonic blade!
#rougelite #pixelart #indiegames #indie #indiedev
Atomic Owl on Steam: https://shorturl.at/stxV5 Atomic Owl on Kickstarter: https://shorturl.at/BFJK9Next weeks guest: Eldar Basic #indiedev of #atomicowl . Search #DevDive on any #podcast app! #indiegindieRift2024-04-28 | Next weeks guest: Eldar Basic #indiedev of #atomicowl . Search #DevDive on any #podcast app! #indiegamesMark Radocy on to talk about #moonlightpulse and #pizzaparties !? Count us in! Download the show nowindieRift2024-04-23 | Mark Radocy on to talk about #moonlightpulse and #pizzaparties !? Count us in! Download the show now or watch on YT! #devdive #steam #indiegames #podcastclipsMoonlight Pulse Is The Next Must-Play Metroidvania! | DevDiveindieRift2024-04-23 | On this week’s dive we welcome Mark Radocy, developer of Moonlight Pulse - a 2D metroidvania game that takes place inside of a giant turtle! Available on Steam and itch.io on April 26th!
#metroidvania #indiegame #pixelart #steam
Moonlight Pulse on Steam: https://shorturl.at/dhsBU Moonlight Pulse on itch.io: https://shorturl.at/kHL37
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRiftOur first guest for #devdive is here! Tune in this week to hesr all about #moonlightpulse the #metroindieRift2024-04-21 | Our first guest for #devdive is here! Tune in this week to hesr all about #moonlightpulse the #metroidvania coming soon! Youtube.com/and devdive on your favorite podcast app!Just a test for some content sharingindieRift2024-04-18 | Just a test for some content sharing. Dont mind me…#indiegamesThree indie games to add to your #steam #wishlist right now! #indiegames #oddsparks #tormentedsouls2indieRift2024-04-18 | Three indie games to add to your #steam #wishlist right now! #indiegames #oddsparks #tormentedsouls2 #monsterrunWitherbloom - A 4-Player Post-Apocalyptic Survival ARPG! | PAX East 2024indieRift2024-04-01 | Stephen chats with Mitchell Lagran of Ever Curious Entertainment about Witherbloom - and exciting survival-ARPG! Venture into a surreal, post-apocalyptic fantasy while experiencing Witherbloom's unique combination of Survival-RPG and Dungeon Crawling. The world has been shattered, and its up to you to rebuild something meaningful... if you can survive.