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The Indie Game Development Podcast

by sasquatchbstudios

Hosted by Sasquatch B Studios - We are a husband and wife indie dev team who quit our jobs and sold our house to fund starting our indie game studio. We talk about ALL things gamedev on this show, from personal struggles and triumphs, to industry tech. We also interview...

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Ep. 83Jul 23, 202515 min
Watch This if Learning Game Development is FRUSTRATING You

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we dive into the emotional rollercoaster of learning game development—especially...

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Ep. 82May 8, 202550 min
Let's Talk Game Dev: Slimekeep - The #2 Most Wishlisted Indie Game on Steam

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Ep. 81Apr 23, 20251h 0m
We Launched Our First Steam Game – Here's What Really Happened

Join our Discord Community! Check us out on Youtube! The game dev industry has been looking rough lately—layoffs, AI advancements, drama...

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Ep. 80Feb 21, 202513 min
Why RIGHT NOW is the BEST time to start making video games

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Ep. 79Feb 7, 202522 min
How to Make Games when you SUCK at Code

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Ep. 78Jan 17, 202524 min
How to Start Gamedev in 2025

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Ep. 77Nov 27, 202418 min
Full time indie game dev? Be careful what you wish for...

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Ep. 76Oct 18, 202418 min
How to Make a Game When You SUCK at Art

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Ep. 75Oct 4, 202421 min
Make constant progress in your game using THIS method

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Ep. 74Sep 18, 202417 min
How to Make a Game Players Actually CARE About

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Ep. 73Sep 4, 202414 min
Game Designers are LYING to you: Here's How

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Ep. 72Aug 21, 202416 min
How do Game Designers Make their Games FUN?

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Ep. 71Aug 7, 202413 min
Listen to This if You Feel Like You HATE Your Game

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Ep. 70Jul 24, 202419 min
What it's Like Making Money with Indie Game Dev

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Ep. 69Jul 10, 202420 min
How Video Games are Actually Made

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Ep. 68Jun 12, 202415 min
How I Would Start Gamedev (If I could Start Over)

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Ep. 67Jun 5, 202416 min
How to Avoid Tutorial Hell

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Ep. 66May 22, 202414 min
The Tools I Use for Indie Game Dev

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Ep. 65May 15, 202414 min
I QUIT Making Devlogs... Here's What I Learned

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Ep. 64May 8, 202422 min
How Free Games Trick You Into Spending Money

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Ep. 63May 1, 202418 min
What You've Been Told About Devlogs is a LIE

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Ep. 62Apr 24, 202422 min
8 Strategies You Need if You Haven't Started Marketing Your Game

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Ep. 61Apr 17, 20241h 29m
Let's Talk Game Dev: Expert Music & Sound Design with Zak Knight

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Ep. 60Apr 10, 202417 min
The GameDev Landscape is Changing

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Ep. 59Apr 3, 202418 min
Listen to This BEFORE Making Your First Indie Game

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Ep. 58Mar 27, 202423 min
How to Start Gamedev in 2024

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Ep. 57Mar 20, 20241h 6m
Let's Talk Game Dev: With Sasquatch B Studios

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Ep. 56Mar 13, 202414 min
The Genius Behind Super Meat Boy Level Design

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Ep. 55Mar 6, 202411 min
What is Game Dev Like Really?

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Ep. 54Feb 28, 202412 min
Cracking the Cookie Clicker Code: A Game Design Deep Dive

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Ep. 53Feb 21, 202416 min
The Great Gamedev Burnout Problem

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Ep. 52Feb 14, 20241h 9m
Let's Talk Game Dev: With Fairlii

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Ep. 51Feb 7, 202413 min
How I Almost Killed My Own Game

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Ep. 50Jan 31, 20241h 0m
Let's Talk Game Dev: With DevDuck

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Ep. 49Jan 24, 202451 min
Let's Talk Game Dev: With Watt Designs

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Ep. 48Jan 17, 20249 min
One Habit That Will Transform Your Game Development Journey

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Ep. 47Jan 10, 20249 min
Let’s Get Real: Facing Game Dev Realities with Brutal Honesty

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Ep. 46Jan 3, 202410 min
The Key to Finishing Your Game and Enjoying the Entire Process

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Ep. 45Dec 27, 202311 min
The One Thing That Will Stop You From Ever Finishing Your Game

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Ep. 44Dec 20, 202312 min
Should You Start a YouTube Channel for Your Game?

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Ep. 43Dec 13, 20239 min
Game Dev Vs. Life - Finding the Balance

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Ep. 42Dec 6, 20239 min
Why I’m Not Switching to Unreal Engine - Unity vs. Unreal

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Ep. 41Nov 29, 202312 min
What IS IT About Hollow Knight, Celeste and Stardew Valley?

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Ep. 40Nov 22, 20237 min
3 Things You NEED to Know Before Starting Your Indie Game

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Ep. 39Nov 15, 20239 min
Listen to This BEFORE Making Your First Game

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Ep. 38Nov 8, 202311 min
Should You Use Assets in Your Indie Game?

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Ep. 37Nov 1, 202310 min
6 Strategies to Mastering Overwhelm

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Ep. 36Oct 25, 20239 min
5 Indie Games to Inspire You

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Ep. 35Oct 18, 20239 min
The Truth about Game Development: Expectations vs Reality

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Ep. 34Oct 11, 20238 min
Don’t Let Code Control You

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Ep. 33Oct 4, 202310 min
How to Design a Video Game

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Ep. 32Sep 27, 20239 min
Game Dev Nightmare - How to Avoid Losing Your Mind and Your Joy

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Ep. 31Sep 20, 20239 min
The Future of Creativity in Game Development

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Ep. 30Aug 21, 20237 min
Why Are There So Many Crappy Games Made in the Unity Game Engine?

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Ep. 29Aug 17, 20239 min
Doing these 5 things will DESTROY Your Game

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Ep. 28Aug 11, 20237 min
This Secret Hack Will Reduce the Stress it Takes to Make Your Game

Join us on The Indie Game Development Podcast as we reveal an innovative approach to alleviating the stress that plagues indie game...

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Ep. 27Aug 7, 202313 min
How to Keep going when you feel like you’re failing at EVERYTHING

In this raw and authentic episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, host Brandon shares his personal struggles as an indie game...

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Ep. 25Aug 4, 202314 min
How I Would Learn to Code (If I could Start Over)

In this episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast, our host Brandon, discusses his game development journey and the mistakes he made...

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Ep. 26Aug 2, 202359 min
Let’s Talk Game Dev: With DaFluffyPotato

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we sit down with the talented game developer and YouTuber, DaFluffyPotato. He has...

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Ep. 24Jul 31, 202315 min
How Much Progress Should You Have Made on Your Game So Far?

Join us on the Indie Game Development Podcast as we explore the anxiety-inducing question: "How much progress should I have made at this...

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Ep. 23Jul 28, 202311 min
Why You Don’t Feel Like a Real Game Developer

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, our host Brandon explores imposter syndrome among game developers. With personal...

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Ep. 22Jul 26, 20231h 53m
Let’s Talk Game Dev: With AIA

Get ready for an extraordinary peek behind the scenes of the much anticipated game title, Mana Valley! Join us as we sit down with the...

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Ep. 21Jul 24, 202312 min
Indie Devs: Why Motivation is NOT What You Need

In this eye-opening episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast, we challenge the conventional idea of motivation and explore the crucial...

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Ep. 20Jul 21, 202311 min
5 Strategies: What to do When you have No Idea Where to Start

In this episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast, we tackle the common struggle faced by all game creators - feeling lost and...

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Ep. 19Jul 20, 202315 min
Overcoming the Temptation to Quit Your Game

In this episode of the indie game development podcast, we share personal experiences and insights on staying disciplined and committed to...

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Ep. 18Jul 19, 202335 min
Let’s Talk Game Dev: With CodeMonkey

Join us on this episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast as we sit down with CodeMonkey, an esteemed game developer and YouTuber with...

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Ep. 17Jul 18, 202313 min
Why It’s Easier than Ever to Make Video Games

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we explore the exciting realm of indie game development and discuss why it's now...

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Ep. 16Jul 17, 202313 min
5 Indie Game Dev Mistakes You Must Avoid

In this episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast, we uncover five critical mistakes that indie game developers must avoid. We delve...

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Ep. 14Jul 14, 202318 min
Harsh Truths and Honesty - Indie Game Dev

In this honest and raw episode of The Indie Game Dev Podcast, we take a step back in time and dive into the harsh truths and realities of...

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Ep. 13Jul 13, 202316 min
How to Stay Motivated Even When You Hate Your Game

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we tackle a common challenge faced by indie game developers: staying motivated when...

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Ep. 15Jul 12, 202358 min
Let’s Talk Game Dev: With Benbonk

Join us for a captivating episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast as we sit down with Benbonk, the acclaimed game developer and...

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Ep. 12Jul 11, 202312 min
How to Level Up Your Game Skills as Fast as Possible

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we dive into the world of game development and uncover effective strategies for...

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Ep. 11Jul 10, 202311 min
7 Tips for Making Your First Indie Game

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we're here to help aspiring game developers embark on their journey by sharing 7...

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Ep. 10Jul 7, 202311 min
These 5 Things Will DESTROY Your Motivation Before You Ever Make a Game

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we expose the top 5 motivation killers that can derail your indie game dreams....

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Ep. 9Jul 6, 202315 min
How to Actually Finish Your Game

Unlock the keys to indie game completion in this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast. Gain practical strategies, insider tips,...

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Ep. 2Jul 5, 20231h 35m
Let’s Talk Game Dev: With Goodgis

Join us as we delve into the creative world of game development with popular game developer, Goodgis, as he takes us on a journey through...

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Ep. 8Jul 4, 202312 min
Are You TOO OLD to Start Game Development?

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we answer the age-old question: "Are you ever too old to become an indie game...

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Ep. 4Jul 3, 202315 min
6 Steps to Start Making Indie Games

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we dive deep into the world of independent game development. If you've ever dreamed...

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Ep. 5Jul 3, 202314 min
Why is Making Games SO Hard?

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we explore the intricate blend of creative, technical, and logistical challenges...

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Ep. 7Jul 3, 202312 min
Why Does it Take SO Long to Make Games?

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we explore the world of indie game development and why it often takes longer than...

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Ep. 3Jul 3, 202310 min
6 Reasons Indie Game Dev is the Best Job

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we delve into 6 compelling reasons why indie game dev is the ultimate dream job....

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Ep. 6Jul 3, 202312 min
Will a Good Game Actually Sell Itself?

In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we dive into the age-old question: Can a good indie game sell itself without...

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Ep. 1Jun 30, 202313 min
Game Developers Lacking This Crucial Skill WILL Fail

In this episode, we delve into the world of game development and explore the essential skill that sets successful game developers apart...

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