Playlog Podcast | An Indie Gaming Podcast

Playlog Podcast | An Indie Gaming Podcast

Join Danny and Tofr for a weekly dive into everything Indie gaming! From reviews and demo previews, to fun challenges and breaking down indie related news! In an industry where so many AAA games are big budget cash grabs, we're here to focus on the smaller titles, built with a lot of heart, and lot of passion, and A LOT OF PIXEL ART! Write-In to the Show HERE: https://forms.gle/nBQhhXfwqjaPA2499

Episodes

December 18, 2025 117 mins

On this episode of Playlog, we are honoring our favorite best indie games of 2025 with the Playlog Awards!What were YOUR Favorite games of 2025??


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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 ► Intro00:12:29 ► THE PLAYLOG AWARDS 202500:12:46 ► Best Games We Didn't Play in 202500:21:31 ► Most Underrated Game00:26:08 ► Best Horror Game (chosen by non-horror fans)00:33:2...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Tofr quizzes Danny on the year of 2025! From Indie game scores, Podcast stats, and Steam Reviews! How well will Danny Do This Year?How Well did YOU do on this 2025 Indie Gaming Quiz??Write into the Show with your questions HERE:https://forms.gle/nBQhhXfwqjaPA2499TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 ► Intro00:06:35 ► Does Danny Know 2025 Indie Games?00:07:26 ► What Does Did Devolver Publish in 2025?00:15:51 ► Does...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr take a look at all of the nominees for the 2025 Indie Game Awards! Going through and seeing what we WANT to win, and what we think WILL win each award in the end!


What do YOU Think will win Game of the Year??

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COMING SOON


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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny talks about his trip to Philadelphia for PAX Unplugged 2025. Talking about Boardgames, TTRPGs, meeting online friends, and so much more!! We're also reviewing Moonlighter 2, Demon School, and MORE BOARD GAMES!


Did YOU Go to PAX U This year??

TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 ► Intro

00:05:26 ► Horses BANNED from Steam!!

00:11:20 ► Danny Went to PAX Unplugged

00:48:47 ► Moonlighter 2 Early Access Revie...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are looking at the nominees for the Game Awards, but taking all those BORING AAA Games and swapping them for corresponding Indie Games!What's YOUR 2025 Game of the Year?TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 ► Intro00:05:11 ► Replacing Game Awards Noms with Indies01:25:22 ► Dispatch Finale Review [KEY PROVIDED]01:59:14 ► Goodnight Universe Review [KEY PROVIDED]02:03:40 ► The Berlin Apartment Revi...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are discussing their lists of 2025 games they STILL need to play before Game of the Year time hits! From Clair Obscur and Hades 2, to Loco Moto and Blue Prince, There are A LOT of major indie games we gotta play!What games do YOU still need to play from 2025?TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 ► Intro00:13:06 ► Heart Machine Lays Off Possessor(s) Devs00:23:16 ► You Should STILL Buy Possessor(s)00:...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are talking about their FAVORITE Indie Horror games! From the animated mascot horror adventure BENDY AND THE INK MACHINE to the Psychological Horror Visual Novel SLAY THE PRINCESS!!


What is YOUR favorite Indie Horror Game?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 ► Intro

00:06:59 ► Dontnod Working with Netflix

00:13:50 ► Darkest Dungeon

00:19:18 ► Bendy and the Ink Machine

00:24:20 ► Oxenfree

00:31:51 ► T...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny is joined by Emily of  @NoSmallGames  to talk about their favorite their favorite Steam Next Fest Demos! Including games like Crashout Crew, Winter Burrow, Reanimal, and MORE!What demos did YOU Played during Steam Next Fest?TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:07:59 ► How was Steam Next Fest?

00:15:42 ► Tofr's Favorite Next Fest Demos

00:20:39 ► Opus Prism Peak Demo

00:28:16 ► Relooted Demo

00:34:...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are talking about their favorite their favorite Steam Next Fest Demos so far! Including games like Truckful, Goodnight Universe, Forestrike, Slots and Daggers, and MORE!


What demos have YOU Played so far during Steam Next Fest?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:05:27 ► What is Steam Next Fest?

00:09:03 ► Truckful Demo Preview

00:16:53 ► Big Hops Demo Preview

00:25:00 ► Skate Story Wishl...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are taking some of their favorite indie games and giving them a HORROR GAME TWISTS! What game do YOU love that would be cool with a Horror Twist?TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:04:34 ► Metal Hellsinger Studio Shutdown

00:09:07 ► New Furi Show Looks TERRIBLE!

00:12:07 ► Make Indie Games HORROR

00:13:09 ► Stardew Valley BUT HORROR!

00:17:06 ► Owlboy BUT HORROR!

00:21:15 ► Unpacking BUT HORR...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are reviewing Consume Me, and indie RPG about growing up, dealing with high school, parents, boyfriends, and a whole lot more!


Have you played Consume Me? What did you think?

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TIMESTAMP:

00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:07:05 ► Steam Autumn Sale Deals

00:11:21 ► 2? MAYBE 3 Indies for GOTY?

00:20:33 ► Consume Me Review [KEYS PROVIDED]

00:...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr discuss Until Then for the Bookclub! Talking about the adventures of Mark and his friends, the moments they loved, the moments they cried, and how good of a game Until Then truly is!


Have you played Until Then? And did you like it?


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00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:06:19 ► What's Vikan Up To? (TOV)

00:08:25 ► Until Then Bookclub

01:35:18 ► Cycles 2 and 3 Spoilers

01:43:13 ► Updat...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny gives us his Review In Progress of Hollow Knight: Silksong! Is this game still the Game of the Year contender everyone thought it would be? Is the game too challenging? Find out what Danny thinks on this episode!


What do YOU Think of Hollow Knight Silksong so far?

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00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:07:50 ► CGD&D Recap

00:12:42 ► Danny's Silksong Review In Progress

00:45:23 ► Star Birds Re...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are building the ABC's of Indie Games! Finishing our list and going from N-Z, we're picking the BEST indie game to match each letter!


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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are building the ABC's of Indie Games! Going from A-M, we're picking the BEST indie game to match each letter!


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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are discussing the BEST indie publisher around! (Excluding Devolver, because we all know they're great!) From Fellow Traveller to Chuckle Fish, which studio brings the most heat??


Who's YOUR Favorite Indie Publisher?


00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:05:10 ► Did Team Cherry Mess Up?

00:17:38 ► Indie Publisher Battle! Round 1

00:31:53 ► Indie Publisher Battle! Round 2

00:44:07 ► Sword o...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Danny and Tofr are reviewing EVERY Indie Game They've played this week! From Tiny Book Shop to Stick it to the Stickman! The guys have A LOT to cover!!


What Games have YOU Been playing this Week?


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00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:03:55 ► Gamescom Indie Recap

00:11:57 ► Forbidden Solitair Demo Preview [KEY PROVIDED]

00:24:38 ► Tiny Bookshop Review [KEY PROVIDED]

00:33:44 ► Birdigo Review [KEY PR...

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On This Episode of Playlog Podcast, Tofr is challenging Danny to the Ultimate Devolver Digital Quiz! From release dates to MetaCritic Scores!

How well did YOU do on the Devolver Digital Quiz? Did You Beat Danny's Score?

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00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:03:39 ► Indie World Reveals

00:08:29 ► Danny Takes the Devolver Digital Quiz

00:54:54 ► Inkshade Review In Progress [KEY PROVIDED]

01:05:56 ► Godbreakers Demo Preview [THUNDERFUL INSIDER ...

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⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ - THE DISCUSSION IN THIS EPISODE MIGHT BE INTENSE FOR THOSE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT AS A SUBJECT. PLEASE USE THE TIMESTAMPS BELOW IF YOU AREN'T INTERESTED IN THE MAIN TOPIC OF THIS EPISODE

On this episode of Playlog Podcast, We're breaking down the events of this past week's Steam/Itch removal of their NSFW games. Discussing the power companies have over one another, discuss censorship in vi...

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On this episode of Playlog Podcast, We're back to our bookclub where we're reviewing, discussing, and spoiling American Arcadia! American Arcadia is a cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person game to tell the tale of a thrilling escape. Experience the extraordinary story of Trevor, an average man escaping from the world's most popular reality tv show.

TIMESTAMP:

00:00:00 ► INTRO

00:07:12 ► Aug...

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