Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. We made it through June and gaming press and podcasters everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief! Don't get us wrong, it was a great month for gaming news, announcements and showcases, but boy, was it a whirlwind! From Summer Game Fest, to some heartbreaking announcements out of Xbox, to the chaos of digging into Steam Next Fest, a lot has happened in the last 30 days. The month was just too big to discuss on our own, so we brought in CGDannyB to help us discuss some of the biggest news stories to touch the indie game space. But first and foremost, the three of us each counted down 5 of our favorite demos from Steam Next Fest! 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 - June 2026 Show Notes

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:25 - Icebreaker Question 00:12:14 - Indie Game News 00:42:58 - Steam Next Fest Demos

Meet our Guest Danny (he/him) @cgdannyb.bsky.social What's up guys, this is our guest CGDannyB! He really likes indie games and he loves sharing them with you! If you follow Danny on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, you may have heard him say something just like that. Danny is an indie-game focused content creator who specializes in short form video. He is also the co-host of the Playlog Podcast! Check out Danny's work on: Bluesky YouTube TikTok Instagram Playlog Podcast

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Lil Gator Game, developed by MegaWobble, is a bite-sized open world adventure game. You play as the eponymous Lil Gator, a kid who's watching his friends and big sis growing up and taking on more grown up responsibilities, but all they want to do is play. Your mission is to get everyone on the island involved in the biggest game anyone's ever seen. You'll run, climb, slide and slash your way through a beautiful natural landscape with no danger or combat, but lots of fun platforming and many secrets to uncover. In episode 66 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily talk about their experiences (both new and old) with Lil Gator Game! As someone who isn't traditionally a fan of open world games or 3D platforming, you'll find out how Lil Gator Game sat with Kate. You'll also hear about Emily's early experiences with the game, which is one of the first game keys she ever received as a content creator. We hope you enjoy this heartfelt chat about an adorable game.

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:32 - Boss Battles 00:17:30 - Lil Gator Game Discussion 01:10:25 - Lil Gator Game Spoilers 01:21:08 - Game Ratings 01:25:59 - One Small Thing

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The No Small Games girlies got their first taste of Summer Game Fest Play Days this year, and the lineup of indies did not disappoint! We are officially back from Summer Game Fest in sunny Los Angeles, and boy do we have a lot of games to tell you about! We got hands on with a huge number of indie games, some that we've been anxiously awaiting and some that were just announced this week. Whether you were there on the ground with us or watching the showcases from home, this was a great SGF for indie games! Also, huge thanks to our Patreon supporters who helped us get to Summer Game Fest this year! 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: Summer Game Fest Recap Show Notes

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:33 - Icebreaker Question 00:07:52 - High Level Takeaways on SGF 00:18:40 - The MIX 00:37:07 - Day of the Devs 01:10:23 - Nintendo 01:14:53 - PM Studios 01:25:43 - Out of Words 01:34:38 - My Arms Are Longer Now 01:39:19 - Tenebris Somnia

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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