Fulya goes on a solo drive as she discusses some of the demos she played during the October 2025 Steam Next Fest with a couple of listener contributions!
Highlighted games:
The Biggleboss Incident (PC, mobile)
And Roger (PC, Switch)
Topic: Steam Next Fest demos played
Dancing with Ghosts (PC)
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (PC, Switch)
A Heavy Morning (PC)
Community submitted games:
Final Sentence (PC)
Below the Crown (PC)
Fatal Claw (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch)
Relooted (PC, Xbox)
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/05/27/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
★ LINKS ★
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Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★
Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer
Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib
★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★
Benny
Smokin_Joe
The Captain
Tim Paullin
★ GOLD MEMBERS ★
Adam K
Anna
AwesomeDave1337
Brad Moore
Brian Reese
Cecily Carrozza
Dan & Luma
Dannohh
Emily O'Kelley
Hambone Jonny
Jon32
Laura
LigerWoods330
Mr Giggles
OldMrFrump
Peje EP
Steven Keller
TechMike
Kyle from SixOneIndie joins Fulya on the October edition of the show and they discuss the ins and outs of how the SixOneIndie team put together their amazing showcases. They also mention a few games they are looking forward to that popped up in the September showcase.
Highlighted games:
CloverPit (PC)
Monument Valley 1&2 (All platforms)
Topic: The Six One Indie September Showcase
Engraving (PC)
Pigeon: A Love Story (PC)
Moldwasher (PC)
A Heavy Morning (PC, Xbox, mobile)
Hermit and Pig (PC)
Oku (PC)
Random shout-outs
City of Dolorosa (PC)
Detective Dotson (PC, Xbox)
Color Bound (PC)
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/05/27/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
★ LINKS ★
► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U
► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/
► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive
► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming
► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com
Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★
Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer
Johnathan Brown (check out Hoodlin Rumble on Kickstarter): https://linktr.ee/pme.jib
★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★
Benny
Smokin_Joe
The Captain
Tim Paullin
★ GOLD MEMBERS ★
Adam K
Anna
AwesomeDave1337
Brad Moore
Brian Reese
Cecily Carrozza
Dan & Luma
Dannohh
Emily O'Kelley
Hambone Jonny
Jon32
Laura
LigerWoods330
Mr Giggles
OldMrFrump
Peje EP
Steven Keller
The queen of spoopy games on the Carpool team, Fiona joins Fulya on this journey! Why spooky games? Because Halloween is not far away so you all need horror indie game recommendations. And they are rated on the “would Fulya play it?” scale.
Highlighted games:
Darkest Dungeon (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch, Mobile)
Is this seat taken? (PC, Switch)
Topic: Spooky Indie Games
Ravenous Devils (PC, Switch)
Cabernet (PC, PS, Xbox)
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow (PC, Switch)
Inscryption (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Lethal Company (PC)
Random shout-outs
Dead by Daylight (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
UFO 50 - Nights Manor (PC, Switch)
Malys (PC)
The Last Report (PC)
Reka (PC)
Vampire Therapist (PC)
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/05/27/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
★ LINKS ★
► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U
► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/
► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive
► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming
► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com
Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★
Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer
Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib
TechMike, who says "Whether you are Kevesi or Agnian, you're a Xenobabe at heart."
★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★
Benny
Smokin_Joe
The Captain
Tim Paullin
★ GOLD MEMBERS ★
Adam K
Anna
AwesomeDave1337
Brad Moore
Brian Reese
Cecily Carrozza
Dan & Luma
Dannohh
Emily O'Kelley
Jon32
Laura
LigerWoods330
Mr Giggles
OldMrFrump
Peje EP
Steven Keller
The mighty BOWSAH joins Fulya on this ride for a mid-year check-in on the indie games they have played so far in 2025. Lots of amazing games are mentioned so take note!
Highlighted games:
Tales of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Railbound (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Topic: Our 2025 mid-year check-in
Spilled! (PC)
Jusant (PC, PS, Xbox)
Killer Frequency (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch, Meta)
Jump the Track (PC)
Peak (PC)
After Love EP (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Random shout-outs:
REPO (PC)
Blue Prince (PC, PS, Xbox)
The Last Campfire (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (PC, Xbox, Switch)
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/05/27/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
★ LINKS ★
► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U
► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/
► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive
► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming
► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com
Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★
Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer
Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib
TechMike, who says "Whether you are Kevesi or Agnian, you're a Xenobabe at heart."
★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★
Benny
Peje EP
Smokin_Joe
The Captain
Tim Paullin
★ GOLD MEMBERS ★
Adam K
Anna
AwesomeDave1337
Brad Moore
Brian Reese
Cecily Carrozza
Dan & Luma
Dannohh
Emily O'Kelley
Jon32
Laura
LigerWoods330
Mr Giggles
OldMrFrump
Steven Keller
THE miles of Amanda joins Fulya on this month’s journey and they have a chat about an indie gem by the name of The Last Campfire.
Highlighted games:
Tall Trails (PC)
Thank goodness you’re here (PC, PS, Switch)
Topic: The Last Campfire discussion
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/05/27/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
★ LINKS ★
► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U
► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/
► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive
► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming
► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com
Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★
Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib
TechMike, who says "Whether you are Kevesi or Agnian, you're a Xenobabe at heart."
★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★
Kiku
Peje EP
Smokin_Joe
The Captain
Tim Paullin
★ GOLD MEMBERS ★
Adam K
Anna
AwesomeDave1337
Benny
Brad Moore
Brian Reese
Cecily Carrozza
Dan & Luma
Dannohh
Emily O'Kelley
Jon32
Laura
LigerWoods330
Mr Giggles
OldMrFrump
Patrice Mallette
Steven Keller
Summer Games Fest 2025 had some AWESOME indie game announcements all weekend and in this episode of the show, I give you a quick rundown of some games I'm excited about! What games are you looking forward to? Let me know!
Highlighted games:
Out of Words (Epic Games Store)
Big Walk (Steam)
Leaf Blower Co. (Steam)
Is this seat taken? (Steam)
Re: Fresh (Steam, NS)
Color Bound (Steam)
Bathhouse Creatures (Steam)
Hela (Steam, PS, Xbox, Epic Games Store)
Bones: Wandering Soul (Steam)
Aphelion (Steam, PS, Xbox)
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
★ LINKS ★
► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U
► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/
► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive
► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming
► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com
Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming
★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★
Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib
TechMike, who says "Whether you are Kevesi or Agnian, you're a Xenobabe at heart."
★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★
Angel Patton
Peje EP
The Captain
Tim Paullin
★ GOLD MEMBERS ★
Adam K
Anna
AwesomeDave1337
Brad Moore
Brian Reese
Cecily Carrozza
Dan & Luma
Dannohh
Emily O'Kelley
Jon32
Laura
LigerWoods330
Mr Giggles
OldMrFrump
Patrice Mallette
Steven Keller
Tony Baker
The RPG Cave’s own elf battle alchemist Dr. Garret Bland joins Fulya in the passenger seat in the June episode. Garret gives us his review of Blue Prince, the roguelike puzzle game that almost everyone is playing lately.
Highlighted games:
Balatro (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch, Mobile)
Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (PC, Xbox, Switch)
Topic: Blue Prince discussion
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/05/27/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
Seth makes his debut on the show and joins Fulya for some really chill vibes as they discuss their favourite video game soundtracks to fall asleep to. What game OSTs do you zone out to? Let us know your thoughts!
Highlighted games:
Sorry We’re Closed (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Toem (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Topic: Video Game soundtracks to fall asleep to
Tunic (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Composer: Lifeformed & Janice Kwan | https://lifeformed.bandcamp.com/
Jusant (PC, PS, Xbox)
Composer: Guillaume Ferran | https://guillaumeferran.bandcamp.com/
Minecraft (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Composer: C418 | https://c418.bandcamp.com/
Neva (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Composer: Berlinist | https://berlinistmusic.bandcamp.com/
Stardew Valley (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Artist: Gentle Love | Album: Prescription for Sleep: Stardew Valley | https://hibinosoundtherapylab.bandcamp.com/
Omno (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Composer: Benedict Nichols | https://benedictnichols.bandcamp.com/
Random shout-outs
Bugsnax (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Composer: Seth Parker
Citizen Sleeper 1 & 2 (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Composer: Amos Roddy
Gris (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch)
Composer: Berlinist
Journey (PC, PS)
Composer: Austin Wintory
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/03/24/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
Resident cosy-gamer, Lockleth, joins Fulya on this short drive and they chat about cosy games ready for those Autumn and Spring days. What cosy games do you like to play during those seasons? Let us know your thoughts!
Highlighted games:
Botany Manor
Copycat
Topic: Autumn/Spring Cosy Games
Garden Buddies
Wanderstop
Lil Gator Game
A Short Hike
Luma Island
Tiny Glade
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/03/24/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
Originally recorded April 2025
On this short journey, Fulya is joined by Matt and they chat about the indie games they are most looking forward to playing. What are YOUR most anticipated games? Let us know!
Highlighted games:
To the Moon (PC, Nintendo Switch, PS, and Xbox)
Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends (PC, Xbox)
Topic: Most anticipated indie games
Mouthwashing (available on PC only; console release coming 2025)
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping (coming to PC in 2025)
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter (PC, Nintendo Switch, PS, and Xbox)
Wanderstop (PC, PS, and Xbox releasing March 11, 2025)
Promise Mascot Agency (PC, Nintendo Switch, PS, and Xbox releasing April 10, 2025)
Lost and Found Co. (PC; no release date announced)
Random shout-outs
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox)
Tails of Iron (PC, Nintendo Switch, PS, and Xbox)
The Last Campfire (PC, Nintendo Switch, PS, and Xbox)
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/01/16/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
Originally recorded March 2025
Welcome to the first ever monthly episode of The Mini Indie Van! Join Fulya and Ron on this short ride as they discuss their favourite indie games of 2024.
Highlighted games: Journey (PC, PS); Oddada (PC)
Topic: Favourite indie games of 2024
Lil Gator Game (PC, Switch, PS, Xbox)
Coffee Talk (PC, Switch, PS, Xbox)
Chicken Police: Paint in Red (PC, Switch, PS, Xbox, mobile)
Beacon Pines (PC, Switch, Xbox); Toem (PC, Switch, PS, Xbox)
Copycat (PC, coming soon to Switch, PS, and Xbox)
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (PC, Switch, Xbox)
Neva (PC, Switch, PS, Xbox)
Thank goodness you’re here (PC, Switch, PS)
Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule:
https://the-indie-in-former.com/2025/01/16/2025-indie-video-game-release-schedule/
Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji
Originally recorded February 2025