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2025

Join three friends as they embark on an adventure to discover the best indie games! Hosted by Rebecca Jones, Liam Richardson and Rachel Watts. Episodes released fortnightly!

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Video game awards season 2025 is over, which means it's time once again for the annual Indieventure round-up of the year that was… surely, in 2026, this can only mean glad tidings and good vibes…?

Okay so it's not our most cheerful yearly debrief, b... more

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Hey kids, remember me? I'm Clive, the ostrich Indieventure forces to write episode descriptions when Rebecca is otherwise indisposed. What's been going on with me, you ask? Not much. Liam recently transferred me from the large glass cube that served ... more

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Before we begin, let's take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate our new podcast art! This is something we've been wanting to do for a while, and we've had the great good fortune to be able to collaborate with the extremely talented friend of the p... more

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Thanks for bearing with us listeners! After various real life events necessitated we take a month-long hiatus, we're happy to be back with a new episode, and what better way to kick off season whatever-we're-on-now than with a visit to the prestigiou... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Bea
Guest, indie game journalist/podcaster
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Episode: EXTRA: Demos we played during Steam Next Fest Feb 2026 with Robin Bea
Lucy Blundell
Solo developer of video games One Night Stand and Videoverse, known for creating emotionally impactful narratives.
Episode: EXTRA: Emotions and empathy with Lucy Blundell (VIDEOVERSE & One Night Stand)
Joseph Mansfield
Puzzle expert and co-founder of Thinky Games
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Episode: EXTRA: The power of puzzle games with Thinky Games’ Joseph Mansfield
Karla Zimonja
Writer and co-creator of Gone Home
Ivy Road
Episode: EXTRA: Spilling the tea with Wanderstop's Davey Wreden & Karla Zimonja
Davey Wreden
Creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide
Ivy Road
Episode: EXTRA: Spilling the tea with Wanderstop's Davey Wreden & Karla Zimonja
Ed Thorn
Reviews Editor at Rock Paper Shotgun
Rock Paper Shotgun
Episode: EXTRA: The reality of covering indie games with Reviews Editor Ed Thorn
Oscar Taylor-Kent
Games Editor at GamesRadar
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Episode: EXTRA: Chatting about PlayStation indies with Oscar Taylor-Kent
Xalavier Nelson Jr.
Creative director at Strange Scaffold and BAFTA-nominated creator
Strange Scaffold
Episode: EXTRA: The power of scope, sustainability, and intent with Strange Scaffold's Xalavier Nelson Jr.
Will Todd
Co-founder of Coal Supper!
Coal Supper!
Episode: EXTRA: An interview with Coal Supper, the developers of Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Hosts

Rebecca Jones
Host of Indieventure with a background in indie games journalism and writing.
Liam Richardson
Host of Indieventure known for thoughtful indie game critiques and banter.
Rachel Watts
Host of Indieventure with strong recommendations and engaging hosting style; often cited for camaraderie and humor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • If you like indie games (however you define them) you need to be listening to this podcast

    When a new episode comes out, I drop whatever else I was listening to and plug right in. The hosts are witty, lovely to listen to, and have a great rapport with one another. You will never know how an episode will go. For example, the recent Christmas episode had me bawling with laughter due to a surprise musical number by a one off side character based on a regional accent. I’ve been listening since the [REDACTED] podcast days, and every episode has swings from slightly (or extremely) unhinged ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linkttp105
    United States4 months ago
  • I’ll see myself out

    Are you today’s date? Because you are looking like a 7/10. (Sorry, I thought this was a funny Liam joke)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LiamBot2
    United States10 months ago
  • Voltaire Rocket Ship

    This podcast will ruin other indie game podcasts for you. It’s good in quality and content. The hosts clearly have a strong connection. God bless America

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CircleMan2099
    United Statesa year ago
  • Really really enjoyable and easy to listen to with constant recommendations for games to add to my wishlist

    Podcast Addict
    5
    eatandcanteat
    a year ago
  • An absolute delight

    This podcast has it all: delightful hosts with a genuine camaraderie, insightful and hilarious chat and brilliant recommendations, all delivered with wit, charm and good ethics. Love them all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baboonicorn
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Community vibes and playful banter are repeatedly highlighted as strengths.
Fans note smart indie game recommendations and thoughtful discourse on industry trends.
Listeners praise tight chemistry and genuine camaraderie among the three hosts.

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#58. Listener mailbag (April 2026)
Q: Pete asks for two Vault games to be sacrificed to a graveyard and whether they'd choose favorites or pick arbitrarily.
The group negotiates, debates recency bias and personal attachment, and ends up scrambling to select two to drop while trying to avoid overlap, highlighting the fun tension of collaborative curation.
#58. Listener mailbag (April 2026)
Q: George Bell on Blue Sky asks about developer commentaries in indie games and whether there are other games with such features.
The hosts discuss known examples, their desire for more in-depth dev commentary, and potential titles they'd like to see explored, such as Blueprints, Heaven's Vault, and Stanley Parable, framing it as a topic they'd enjoy deeper dives into in future episodes.
#51. Was 2025 a great year for indie games?
Q: What were the trends that defined Indies this year?
The biggest trend noticed this year was sheer volume, with many indie games released but few gaining traction in mainstream conversations.
#46. Witch Girl Autumn
Q: Should I play Silksong with the mod?
The cards indicate that it will lead to rich experiences, suggesting playing with the mod is a good choice.
#46. Witch Girl Autumn
Q: What does the next year hold for the podcast?
The future is the queen of cups, indicating loving intelligence and success.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Indieventure

What is Indieventure about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Three hosts collaboratively explore indie games with a strong emphasis on discovery, recommendations, and the evolving indie ecosystem. Episodes blend hands-on impressions of recent titles, vault and demo highlights, and conversations about branding, discoverability, and industry trends, all delivered with playful banter and deep industry knowledge. The format often features long-running inside jokes, a warm sense of camaraderie among the three regulars, and thoughtful debates about what constitutes “indie,” making it useful for listeners who want accessible game recommendations paired with genuine critical insight and personality-driven storytelling. A standout trait is the trio's ability to mix lighthearted, chaotic humor with earnest, in... more

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1. Robin Bea
2. Lucy Blundell
3. Joseph Mansfield
4. Karla Zimonja
5. Davey Wreden
6. Ed Thorn
7. Oscar Taylor-Kent
8. Xalavier Nelson Jr.

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