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Draknek & Friends Official Podcast

Draknek & Friends
Puzzle Games
Game Development
Spooky Express
Draknek & Friends
Puzzle Game Design
Indie Game Development
Game Design
A Monster's Expedition
Golden Idol Games
Map Map
Puzzle Design
Baba Is You
Cerebral Puzzle Showcase
Thinky Games
Return Of the Obra Dinn
Shape Sender Deluxe
Glowkeeper
Board Games
Escape Rooms
Arranger

Join Alan and Syrenne from Draknek & Friends as they talk to developers of some of their favorite puzzle games, shedding light onto how games get made and the people behind them!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes67Founded2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by William David (Looking for Fael, Tetrobot and Co.) Topics discussed include the differences between designing puzzle games and narrative games, games with simple interaction schemes, and combinato... more

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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Felix Kramer (freelance producer on Tunic, Sable, Untitled Goose Game, Blaseball, and more). In this rambling conversation we discuss what a producer is/does, differences between indie games and A... more

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In this episode, Alan, Mairi and Rachel take a break from videogames to discuss all things board games. Games mentioned include:

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Baba Is You: The Board Game

That Time You Killed Me

A Message From the Stars

Mindbug: First Contact

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In this episode, Alan and Ben are joined by special guest Bobby Vanden to talk about He Who Watches, which is OUT NOW! Topics discussed include how the game changed over time, the playtesting process, and tips for speedrunners.

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Recent Guests

Felix Kramer
Independent/freelance game producer who has worked on Tower Fall Ascension, Untitled Goose Game, Tunic, Blaseball, and more
Freelance/Independent
Episode: Episode 64: Felix Kramer (freelance producer)
Blaž Urban Gracar
Game designer known for LOK, Herd, Workworkwork
Herd, Workworkwork, LOK
Episode: Episode 61: Blaž Urban Gracar (Herd, workworkwork)
Paul (FLEB)
Puzzle game developer known for 20 Small Mazes and Strange Jigsaws
FLEB Puzzles
Episode: Episode 60: Paul aka FLEB (20 Small Mazes, Strange Jigsaws)
Robin Ward
Developer on The Root Trees Are Dead and The Incident at Galley House
Draknek & Friends / development team
Episode: Episode 59: Robin Ward and Jeremy Johnston (The Incident at Galley House)
Jeremy Johnston
Designer/producer on The Root Trees Are Dead and The Incident at Galley House
Draknek & Friends / development team
Episode: Episode 59: Robin Ward and Jeremy Johnston (The Incident at Galley House)
Ausiàs Dalmau
Creator of Is This Seat Taken?
Potipoti / Is This Seat Taken?
Episode: Episode 57: Ausiàs Dalmau (Is This Seat Taken?)
Luke Blookerstein
Developer of Dittori
Independent / Draknek & Friends
Episode: Episode 56: Blookerstein (Dittori)
Michael Brough
Game developer known for Corrypt, 868-Hack, and related puzzle/roguelike games
Independent game developer
Episode: Episode 54: Michael Brough (868-BACK, Corrypt)
Rachel Watts
Games journalist
Thinky Games
Episode: Episode 53: Rachel Watts (Thinky Games, Indieventure podcast)

Hosts

Alan Hazelden
Host of the official puzzle-game show; co-host and leader of the studio.
Syrenne
Host of the official puzzle-game show; co-host and community liaison.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great podcast if you're interested in the development of puzzle games

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Motarack
    2 months ago
  • Great for puzzle game fans!

    If you’re a puzzle game fan, this podcast is for you. It’s very interesting to hear about the experiences of devs from a bunch of different puzzle games, especially when it’s one you’ve played (or are playing).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ambierona
    United States3 months ago
  • Essential for puzzle game fans

    If you’re a fan of “thinky” puzzle games (ones requiring deep thought instead of fast reflexes), you’ll love this podcast. Hosted by Alan and Syrenne of Draknek and Friends (makers of games like A Monsters Expedition and A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build), the podcast features interviews with the creators of some of the best puzzle games from the last decade, as well as previews of upcoming games. The pace is laid-back but the coverage is phenomenal, with virtually every aspect of puzzle games d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chessgodzilla
    United States3 months ago
  • Review

    This show absolutely rocks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Quincey
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The premiere puzzle podcast - a tour de force of tantalising talking points. It's really really really really good.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Binster
    4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Presents a friendly, accessible angle on niche topics within puzzle games.
Thoughtful breakdowns of puzzle-game design make it engaging for devs and fans alike.
Interviews consistently highlight practical takeaways for indie developers.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#150
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#10
New Zealand/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#51
New Zealand/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#59
Ireland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#68
Ukraine/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#135
Russia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 64: Felix Kramer (freelance producer)
Q: Felix, name some games that you've worked on and what you've done.
Felix walks through his freelance producer career, highlighting Tower Fall Ascension as an early project and later work on titles like Untitled Goose Game, Tunic, and Blaseball, illustrating the breadth of indie and experimental projects he's helped shepherd.
Episode 60: Paul aka FLEB (20 Small Mazes, Strange Jigsaws)
Q: What was the inspiration for 20 Small Mazes from a game design perspective?
The idea was to create an ultimate introductory puzzle game that showcased puzzles from many forms used in puzzle hunts, with short, varied mechanics to give players a taste of many puzzle styles.
Episode 57: Ausiàs Dalmau (Is This Seat Taken?)
Q: How did you approach difficulty balance to keep the puzzles approachable yet engaging?
Ausiàs discusses designing puzzles with multiple solutions to avoid frustration, relying on dialogue to explain mechanics discovered during playtesting, and iterating on level design to maintain a fair learning curve.
Episode 57: Ausiàs Dalmau (Is This Seat Taken?)
Q: Can you start by telling us a little bit about yourself and how you got into games?
Ausiàs explains their Barcelona roots, early interest in programming, and how university projects led to collaboration with Sergi and the formation of Potipoti, eventually leading to the Is This Seat Taken? project.
Episode 54: Michael Brough (868-BACK, Corrypt)
Q: What were the practical constraints and mindset behind Corrypt's design?
Corrypt began with a level editor approach to stay flexible, allowing on-the-fly switching between playing and editing; the design relied on a grid of interdependent puzzles where changes in one place affect many others, making it both challenging to design and rewarding to solve.

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2. Blaž Urban Gracar
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4. Robin Ward
5. Jeremy Johnston
6. Ausiàs Dalmau
7. Luke Blookerstein
8. Michael Brough

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