My review details how I had a ton of fun with this game while learning a few things about Africa. @plante.bsky.social was spot-on to call it edu-tainment.

If you will be nextfesting this week like me, So Many Games is a trusty navigator.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Alfred Nguyen, the creative director at @throughlinegames.com, to take a peek behind the curtain of Forgotlings. It was a very "anima"ted conversation 😉 , we hope you enjoy it! pca.st/episode/02b2...

We did something a bit different and decided to invite 6 of our podcaster friends to come together and do a short panel about the art and craft of making content. We hope you enjoy it and find some inspiration for your own creations! pca.st/9uw23yar

Review in progress for @somanygames.co.uk !

Cutting down beautiful trees and hunting legendary beasts always leaves me a sense of lingering guilt, even if it's only a game. Why is that?

Here are the PoP hidden gem games from January. Have you tried any of these? store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...

Definitely worth checking out! We did a review of this game plus a deep dive into the studio that made it in a Between The Lines episode last year.

Sorry not sorry to yr wallet, friends youtu.be/ma3p_h-FEow?...

We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase! Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝 More details soon! 🚶storyrich.games

We’re upping our community gaming in our Discord server in 2026. With our Year in Gaming and a Bracket challenge happening right now and a game club, with a short game theme in which the games are chosen by you, is starting next month! It’s the perfect time to jump in! discord.gg/rXmggFa7sZ

We have some steam games to give away! Please quote this post on your profile feed with a link to your favorite Pages of Play episode and a line or two about why you liked it. Then I'll DM you to give you your choice among these free games below (first come, first serve).

Podcasters and YouTubers: comment on this megathread to be added to a good little creator directory.

Here is our selection of the December 2025 story-driven Hidden Gems! store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...

In the first of a new monthly series of articles @gaminginthewild.bsky.social runs down his most anticipated releases for January 2026! somanygames.co.uk/articles/ind...

www.tiny-gaming.net/posts/hidden... > 2026 is here! And with it, I think I would love to share five games that, in my eyes, didn't get quite the love and attention they deserve. Hidden Gems, if you will! Fun, polished, unique and well worth your time - and that's a TINY GAMING promise! #indiegames

I love explaining Fantasy Critic to my friends who play fantasy football. I kinda take the RBBC approach to drafting games. It worked out well for me this year! I took first place 🥇🥇 in 2 of my leagues and 4th in the other.

Come check out what our crew came up with! I am sure you will find a few surprises in there.

As we wrap up the year, I can't help but reflect on how special the Off the Shelf series has been to me. So, I want to take this moment to both thank and highlight my amazing guests (see more about these shows in the comments).

Hey we are gathering everyone's favorite "Stories of the year" as part of our SOTY awards, would you be willing to share yours? Episode coming in January. More details in the survey here: forms.gle/6LKeJSEfzMSL...

hiiiii, Metal Garden is on sale right now both on Steam and Itch dot io! if you ever wanted to buy it, now's a really good time! store.steampowered.com/app/3539440/... tinerasoft.itch.io/metal-garden

A sonnet made of steel. open.spotify.com/episode/1b11...

Our November indie hidden gem list has dropped! store.steampowered.com/curator/4556.... The keyart society apparently decided that it was the month of purples a blues.

Check out my review of a game that has my favorite keyword combo: "story-rich" + "deckbuilder"

The. Most. Adorable. Episode. Ever. open.spotify.com/episode/1Tan...

Horace is 70% off on steam right now, so it is a great time to pick it up!

I had the honor of retelling the story of this studio in a recent BTL episode. Their dedication to unique, introspective storytelling is unmatched. I hope you all give this game a try!

Very cool for Old Skies to be featured on Pages of Play @dovetail.bsky.social , a book club for gaming narrative! As a writer who contributed to Old Skies, it's great to hear them call it "one of the best game narratives of 2025" open.spotify.com/episode/56al...

A deep dive discussion into Old Skies from Pages of Play! Thank you so much.

New episode alert! I had the privilege of speaking with @gmrjuk.bsky.social about his favorite game narratives, including a very British title that jumped to the top of my wishlist! open.spotify.com/episode/3LdK...

And yeah, the game has been featured in podcasts and one festival called "Super FESTival"! In case you haven't checked out @dovetail.bsky.social you can find it here! [5/5]. open.spotify.com/episode/7fi6...

New Episode alert! 2025 has been a great year for game narratives, so don't sleep on Old Skies from @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social! open.spotify.com/episode/56al... Also be sure you check out the interview from my friends over at @somanygames.co.uk with @sallybeaumont.bsky.social in the show notes.

The So Many Games Patreon is now LIVE!! Sign up at: patreon.com/SoManyGames Anyone that joins at the £4 or £8 tier will be able to choose a free Steam code from either Ultros, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, PaperKlay or Fading Serenades!

Our Patreon launches tomorrow!! Anyone that subs to our £4 or £8 tier can choose a free Steam code for Ultros, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, PaperKlay or Fading Serenades!! Look out for our post tomorrow to grab the link to sign up!

New Episode about the incredibly talented @interactivedreams.bsky.social is live. It's less than 13 minutes and you get two game reviews plus some developer story-time, so please, dig in! open.spotify.com/episode/7fi6...

October Hidden Gems are perfect for a fall afternoon 🍂🍵: store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...

I am playing through The Darkest Files from @paintbucket.de right now. I highly recommend it. It feels perfectly crafted for the times in which we live, something that is anti-hate in our anti-human reality. store.steampowered.com/app/2058730/...

We’ve been working on some exciting things lately including…

Even though Steam Next Fest is almost over, our most recent article offers ten demos that you should see before the event ends. somanygames.co.uk/articles/ten...

New roundup of story-driven indie gems from September has dropped: store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...

Bzzzzzzz.....

Silksatisfied

This is our village!

I am 97% through this game, and this conversation was a big inspiration for me to keep going.

Channel-surf the stars and discover the staticky, radical world of Planet Blip through its soaps, sitcoms, news, weather, and talk shows in this live-action, off-cable TV simulator. Learn more on Blippo+ in our full review: somanygames.co.uk/review/blippo/

The analysis of CLAIR OBSCUR continues! This week, we cover up to Act III. More about the Dessendre family comes to light, we discuss the abundance of art in the world, and the game's central thesis—the grieving process—comes into focus. Available wherever you listen. Please enjoy, links below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants" - Sir Isaac Newton. If you like this kind of thinking, come listen to Rick and I reflect on some great video game narratives that have given us a longer view of life. open.spotify.com/episode/4a5E...

While we enjoy virtual achievement badges, there is just something special about getting a real one in the mail. Thank you @panic.com!

Goooaaaallll! Despelote scores. Please come have a listen if you want to know how. open.spotify.com/episode/2YYv...