Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
Not to startle anyone, but we're officially one month into 2026, and the indie hits keep on coming! This roundup is absolutely packed with demos for upcoming games in 2026 that you'll want to keep your eye on. Prepare your wishlists, folks! We also have a ton of new releases to discuss, including both high profile and under-the-radar titles. But first, we have big news: the No Small Games girlies have been officially inducted into two Fantasy Critic leagues for their first season. We're talking draft results and strats!
Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - January 2026 Show Notes
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:02 - Icebreaker Question
00:16:53 - Indie Game News
00:32:13 - Demos
01:14:45 - Marble Odyssey Sandbox
01:20:52 - THE SPIRIT LIFT
01:30:44 - The Artful Escape
01:37:20 - DEAD LETTER DEPT.
01:42:35 - Winter Burrow
01:49:20 - Skate Story
01:55:35 - The Roottrees are Dead
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