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openindie - your indie game podcast

by Sarah and iV
Flocking Hell
Indie Game Development
Keep Driving
Game Development
Cryptmaster
Ballionaire
Video Games
Desktop Explorer
Skogdal
Card Games
YCJY Games
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90s Nostalgia
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The Old One
Lily's World XD
Norway
Qualia
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We love indiegames! If you are reading this, so do you. We tell the stories of passionate indie game developers across the world making them. We explore their motivations, goals, funding experiences, and valuable advice for aspiring creators. πŸ”— You can find us here: linktr.ee/openindie Have fun listening and if you do, make sure to Follow us for updates on new episodes and tell your frien... more

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Welcome to another dev talk episode of openindie! In this session, host Sarah sits down with Leo, the Creative Director at 6side Studio, to dive into the development of their debut commercial title, Dawn of Defense.

If you've ever wondered what happ... more

You've poured your heart into developing your game, a publisher shows interest, and suddenly you're staring at a contract full of terms you've never heard of. Our guest today is there to help you in that situation.

To kick off our brand-new format B... more

Sarah & iV sit down once again for a cozy chat about the indie games they really enjoyed playing in 2025 and the games they're most looking forward to in 2026.

If you're looking for great indie games to play, give the ones mentioned here a shot. We'... more

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In this episode, we are trying something new! Instead of our usual developer interviews, Sarah and iV are sitting down to give you a dedicated review and deep dive into the unique indie gem, Cryptmaster.

We spent 30+ hours snooping around dungeons, ... more

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Paul Hart
Co-developer of Cryptmaster and artist
Episode: 42 - Cryptmaster - Paul Hart & Lee Williams - UK & New Zealand
Juan Pablo
Narrative lead and writer for Desktop Explorer
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Episode: #39 - Desktop Explorer - Recurring Dream - Mexico

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#37 - The Old One - Creative Waste - USA
Q: What advice would you give to fellow indie devs?
Keep making the thing; your passion will attract others, and it's an important step to just start creating even if you're new.
#37 - The Old One - Creative Waste - USA
Q: What was the most memorable moment in your journey as a game developer?
The day he launched the Kickstarter, reflecting on the excitement and engagement from backers during a long live stream.
#37 - The Old One - Creative Waste - USA
Q: What made you want to become an indie game developer?
Michael shares his lifelong fascination with game mechanics and his desire to create impactful experiences after years of working in design for others.
#38 - Lily's World XD - SonderingEmily - USA
Q: How did you come up with the idea for the game?
Emily was inspired by horror YouTube videos and wanted to explore what it would be like to be the subject of an internet mystery. She felt limited to a computer setting to enhance the storytelling aspect of the game.
#38 - Lily's World XD - SonderingEmily - USA
Q: How did you get started in game development?
Emily discovered her passion for storytelling through games during high school, especially after playing narrative-driven games like The Last of Us. She later joined a game development club at UCLA, which solidified her ambition to become a game developer.

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

This show centers on indie game developers and their creative journeys, exploring motivations, funding experiences, storytelling choices, and the practical realities of bringing small, independent projects to life. Episodes showcase a mix of solo developers and small teams, often delving into crowdfunding, early access, and community feedback, while also highlighting niche aesthetics, retro inspirations, and genre-blending experiments. A standout pattern is the variety of founder-focused perspectivesβ€”from shifting from other careers to navigating funding hurdlesβ€”paired with detailed discussions of mechanics, visual style, and narrative design that drive indie titles forward. Listeners can expect candid stories about obstacles, pivot moments... more

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