@jakefriend.bsky.social, @luckshotgames.com, @heavylunchco.bsky.social and of course, @lukesanderson.bsky.social. Diverse, fresh, exciting. Next Fest has something for everyone, and so this episode does too. Here's a trailer:

My newest video, talking about Bubsy 4D, Hermit and Pig, and This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker. youtu.be/cU9QHBXVJSg?...

I LOVE this DEMO! Thank you so much to @heavylunchco.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to check out the extended DEMO! youtu.be/C05WbWmgjdY #envtuber #indiegame #hermitandpig

Hermit and Pig from @heavylunchco.bsky.social is one of 10 games in part 5 of AIIG's #steamnextfest Roundup. Head over to indiegames.substack.com to read the latest post, and subscribe to the free newsletter for future updates as well as a bonus email-only list of Next Fest games.

Don’t normally vibe with turn based RPGs (or pigs), but had a great time with the demo of @heavylunchco.bsky.social’s Hermit and Pig. It’s a charming adventure with an innovative twist on turn based combat that really hooked me. Looks great too, like a mushroom obsessed version of Eastward.

FIRST LOOK at "HERMIT and PIG" 👨‍🦳🐷 In this silly video, I've done some voice-over to this cute and fun RPG about Social Anxiety. I hope @heavylunchco.bsky.social can forgive me for ruin their game 🤣 Link: youtu.be/LScNaoNP4JU #SteamNextFest #IndieGame #GameDev

2) Hermit and Pig | @heavylunchco.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/2408350 I can't stress enough how delightful this was. Love the style, love the accessibility options, love the story so far.

Super excited to see @rinimt.bsky.social play thru the extended Hermit and Pig demo ahead of #NextFest👴🏽🐷‼️ Check it out and follow Erin for more! We love her content! #indiegame #gamedev

#SteamNextFest starts tomorrow! Check out the demo for Hermit and Pig, a game where a reclusive hermit and his truffle pig dig up mushrooms, chaos, and a corporate conspiracy. Make an #indiedev dream come true and wishlist on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #PCgaming

Big thanks to @fulishfuji.bsky.social for playing the extended H&P demo ahead of #NextFest! 👴🏽🐷❤️ Check out their playthrough and give them a follow to see more cool content! #indiegame #gaming #indiegamedev

We gave the amazing @willyhoon.bsky.social access to an extended version of the Hermit and Pig demo! Check out their playthru and follow them for more. Thanks for supporting small indies! 👴🏽🐷❤️ #nextfest #indiegame #pcgaming

Take a look at @girlygamer.bsky.social's play thru of the extended Hermit and Pig demo! And give them a follow 👴🏽🐷❤️

11) Hermit & Pig de @heavylunchco.bsky.social Un RPG absurdo de combate por turnos en el que un hermitaño y su cerdo tendrán que solventar una conspiración mientras evitamos que la ansiedad social de nuestro protagonista le supere. El 22/1/26 nos llega a PC en español youtu.be/OSMhNNnsAa4?...

"This game is a breath of fresh, weird, mushroom-scented air." Thanks to @indievoice for their review of the Hermit and Pig demo. Their videos are so much fun, check them out! #nextfest #indiegame #gamingnews

Thank you @heavylunchco.bsky.social for letting me get an early look at your new demo releasing during Steam Next Fest for Hermit and Pig! I highly recommend checking this out! The new demo is a little less than 2 hours of content and I really enjoyed my time! store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/...

Thanks so much @twodollarhero.com for taking up the extended Hermit and Pig demo and getting our vibe. We really appreciate you! Please give him a follow - really grateful for creators supporting small indie games! 🍄👴🏽🐷❤️ #indiegame #nextfest

Huge thanks to @chipdip.bsky.social for taking on the special edition of our Hermit and Pig demo! Nailed it with the matching beanie and glasses 👴🏽🐷❤️ Cheers to the creators supporting indie games - give Jake a big ole' follow please! #nextfest #indiedev #indiegame

Check out @jmckennastories.bsky.social's stream of our special access extended demo for Hermit and Pig! And please give a follow for content creators supporting indie devs! 👴🏽🐷❤️ #nextfest #indiegame #gamedev

Ahead of #nextfest we gave @pointinprogress.bsky.social access to an extended version of the Hermit and Pig demo - check it out! And make sure to give them a follow - they're fantastic! 👴🏽🐷❤️ #indiedev #gamingnews

👴🏽🐷Investigate a corporate conspiracy and search for a mythical mushroom in Hermit and Pig, our Earthbound-inspired adventure RPG. Wishlist now and play our demo in #NextFest on Steam October 13: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #gamingnews #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamemaker

Carrying a black cat through a witch's woods - just another day in the life of our quirky adventure RPG, Hermit and Pig. Wishlist and check out our demo in #SteamNextFest starting Oct 13: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #gamedev #gaming #adventure #rpg

👴🏽 🐷 Play as a Hermit venturing far outside his comfort zone in Hermit and Pig. Our quirky pixelart adventure RPG releases January 22, but you can wishlist now and play our demo in #NextFest on Steam October 13: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #gamingnews #indiegame #indiegamedev

👴🏽🐷Hermit and Pig is a game about a reclusive hermit and one very good pig who often finds himself in a lot of trouble. 🐽Wishlist our #pixelart adventure RPG on Steam, and check out demo in #NextFest starting October 13: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #gamedev #gamingnews

👴🏽🐷🥊Hermit and Pig's turn-based battle system is inspired by games like Pokemon, Street Fighter, and Paper Mario. Wishlist on Steam and check us out in #SteamNextFest starting October 13! Wishlists reallyyyy help us! store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiedev #indiegame #gamingnews

🎃#Halloween season is upon us! A look at some of our creepier enemies you encounter in Hermit and Pig, our upcoming turn-based adventure RPG. 👴🏽🐷Wishlist and demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/...

Take on volunteer fascists and cult members with bowl cuts in Hermit and Pig, our political thriller adventure RPG. Check us out in #SteamNextFest starting October 13! Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #gamingnews #gamedev #pcgaming

Missed the last Game Dev Weekend? The VODs went up on YT on Monday! Go watch new upcoming games! www.youtube.com/@JMckennaSto... @teamlazerbeam.bsky.social @deseret-games.bsky.social @heavylunchco.bsky.social #thelift #spiritquest #hermitandpig #shroomandgloom #aegisforce #indiegames #indev

📅Countdown to #SteamNextFest is on! Hermit and Pig, our quirky Earthbound-inspired adventure RPG, is participating! We'll have some exciting content and updates to celebrate! 👴🏽🐷Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #nextfest #gamingnews

👴🏽🐷 We’ve been having fun playing with depth and light in the environments in Hermit and Pig, like in this abandoned old building. #indiegame #gamedev #gaming #pixelart Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.c...

🚨Calling all streamers - if you're interested in opportunities to play Hermit and Pig, our upcoming pixelart adventure RPG, over the next few months let us know in this form: forms.gle/T54iC1NXHZuN... #streamer #streamers #contentcreator #indiegamedev #gamingnews

Played some demos from the Six One Indie Showcase btw! Wanted to do a small thread about them and my impressions. These will be very short due to the word limit so bear with me. The six demos I tried were: - Gecko Gods - Hermit & Pig - Children of Saturn - GodsTV - Plum Toad Tea Dream - Scrabdackle

Speechless. Thank you, VICE 💙

I never thought an old man who loves mushrooms and his truffle-hunting pig would make me so excited for an RPG. Give the demo a try, it's full of creativity and humor, a real breath of fresh air compared to other RPGs #indiegame #indiedev

Huge shout-out to the @sixoneindie.com team for producing another incredible showcase. We've been big fans for a few years now and it was awesome to be part of this one. 👴🏽🐷❤️6️⃣1️⃣🫂 The fun doesn't stop here - head over to their site for more post-show content and check out the showcase Steam event!

👴🏽🐷Hermit and Pig releases on Steam January 22, 2026! The countdown is on! Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #gamingnews #indiegame #gamedev #gamemaker

Six One Indie Showcase premieres today - preshow starts 11:50am EDT. SO excited for what we're sharing for Hermit and Pig!👴🏽🐷📽️ #sixoneshowcase #gamingnews #indiegame Showcase link: youtu.be/QncfsZr_fxQ?... Steam Event starts 1pm: bit.ly/sixonefall

👴🏽🐷A look at some of our updated battle backgrounds and enemy sprites. Check out the Hermit and Pig demo and wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.c... #indiegame #gamedev #gaming

🚨🍄🚨🍄Psyched to announce Hermit and Pig is in the next Six One Indie Showcase on Sep 18! Tune in for all sorts of exclusive indie looks - we’ve got something very exciting to share! Mark your calendars y’all! Tysm to the event creators @sixoneindie.com. #sixoneshowcase #gamingnews #indiegamedev

👴🏽🐷At the end of last year we decided to work on some enhancements to the art style in Hermit and Pig - have a peak at how it's going. Check out the Hermit and Pig demo and wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.c... #indiegame #gamedev #gaming

Check out @nakimushiart.bsky.social's review of the Hermit and Pig demo! And give them a follow for more great content!! 👴🏽🐷❤️

👴🏽🐷Our latest Hermit and Pig demo has trinkets -mystical, mysterious, lucky objects that our heroes can equip to modify abilities, and can typically be found on an old person - like elbow pads, pocket encyclopedia, etc. Try it out on Steam: store.steampowered.c... #indiegame #gamedev #gaming

👴🏽🐷We’re implementing a leveling system in Hermit and Pig that includes trinkets. These are magical, lucky items that let you upgrade your abilities. Check it out in the demo for our turn-based pixel art adventure RPG. store.steampowered.c... #indiegame #gamedev #gaming

👴🏽🐷A look at the dock and wetlands level we've been working on recently in Hermit and Pig. Some wily characters around here. #indiegame #gamedev #gaming Wishlist and demo on Steam: store.steampowered.c...

🚨#playtesters join Hermit and Pig in THE GAUNTLET Aug 22-Sep 5 for some extreme battle mechanic testing! All players receive an in-game credit, digital playtester badge, and a chance to win a Steam gift card and other cool prizes! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/j65f9xet #playtest #gamedev #gametester

👴🏽🐷Sometimes Pig has to adventure solo! Here's a look at the lil guy out on the town. #indiegame #gamedev #gaming Wishlist and demo Hermit and Pig on Steam: store.steampowered.c...

👴🏽🐷There's a witch in Hermit and Pig brewing up something spooky. This room was fun to design - levitating person, skull and bones lying about, a mess of potion bottles, etc. Demo and wishlist Hermit and Pig on Steam: store.steampowered.c... #indiegame #gamedev #gaming

👴🏽🐷If you've ever wondered what it's like to illustrate a video game - take a peak at this time lapse drawing of a bush house from Hermit and Pig, our #turnbased #pixelart adventure RPG. Demo and wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.c...#turnbased#pixelart#indiegame #gamedev #gaming

Monthly Hermit and Pig devlog dropping tomorrow morning -we're talking ambient sound oh yeahhhh. Sign up here: hermitandpig.com #indiegame #gamedev #gamingnews

👴🏽🐷 Happy #turnbasedthursday! Here's a closer look at our timed combat system with directional combo moves. You can check out the Hermit and Pig demo on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/... #indiegame #gamedev

👴🏽🐷We're excited for lots of battle enemy upgrades we've been working on in Hermit and Pig, our #turnbased adventure RPG. Buffing! Healing! Charging! Stealing! More! Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.c...#turnbased#indiegame #gamedev #gaming