I'm an indie developer and I can tell you we're still trucking along, we only build on our free time but we're still a couple of years away from Early Access or Kickstarter.

@nsgames24

2 ай бұрын

Sadly, I can relate to you. I'm a solo developer who just started work on my game, last year and while I'm happy with the progress I made, up to this point, I still have a long way to go. But I'm not giving up, regardless.

@johnc19891

2 ай бұрын

Sr😅×😮😮​@@nsgames24

@jomitoh5111

2 ай бұрын

Sometimes grinding nonstop will only produce underpar results. I get the best work when I feel inspired and want to do it. Even the industry didn't become big over night, it was after decades of thousands of studios putting the effort so there's no reason for one team or person to feel they have to do all the work. Just do what you feel inclined to do

@TechXSoftware

2 ай бұрын

Try to build it during work too if ya can 😊

Thanks for checking out Fretless ❤ We’re so proud of our little game :)

@timothymckane6362

2 ай бұрын

Can't wait to enjoy the game AND the music combined together!

@MrNeosantana

2 ай бұрын

Wait, you're involved with this game? Damn, Rob. Branching out hard

@cloudkitt

2 ай бұрын

oh dang I know (of) you!

@JerryFlowersIII

2 ай бұрын

You're involved with Fretless!? Why didn't I know D: I was interested but now I'm hyped.

Hey Bob, Julian here! The Quest Master guy! It was so great to meet you in person. Looking forward to hopefully meeting you next PAX with QM being full force in Early Access!

@VertigoX26

2 ай бұрын

Awesome concept that I'm looking forward to trying out! I hope this is something you will be able to expand on with future games!

@juice1884

2 ай бұрын

@@VertigoX26 Appreciate it! We are pushing the very limits of 2D with Quest Master already, so the only logical transition into a sequel could be a Link between Worlds 2.5D which could be very interesting! But I don’t wanna think too far ahead since we have a very content packed early access phase ahead of us haha!

@JulianDN

2 ай бұрын

My name is Julian too!

@juice1884

2 ай бұрын

@@JulianDN awesome name :)

There's some crazy irony that these big publishers are losing their shit cuz they're not making all the money in the world so they're firing everyone and not making games, while these small devs are like "yeah that's ok, we'll just make what you're not and we'll be happy about it."

@Gingerlion777

2 ай бұрын

Most indie devs are also having lots of trouble. Reading your comment tells me you have no idea how businesses work😅 you can’t just willie nillie and keep everyone on board and continue to do what you do.. you can’t spend a thousand bucks if you only have 5.. thats not how the world works

@dragon1130

2 ай бұрын

@@Gingerlion777 I think your missing the point that while these triple a companies are firing people to meet some quota (While still having the means to keep everybody employed mind you) most indie devs don't do that and hire who they can afford which is usually just themselves. Indie's get to keep making their games and fine tuning while triple a companies are pausing their games production because they were dumb enough to fire the talent.

@kninezbanks

2 ай бұрын

What's even better, the devs they are firing are the ones becoming small indie devs and startups....so it's somewhat of a win anyway.

@william41017

2 ай бұрын

​@@kninezbanksdo you have a source on this?

@Gingerlion777

2 ай бұрын

@@william41017 all 3 off these guys have no idea what they are talking about.. but im not even gonna bother. They also believe that Indie stands for 1 man studios.. so why would i even try.. most of my friends are indie developers! And believe me they are having a hard time! Passion project indie devs (1 or 2 man companies can do whatever they like) the rest are just small businesses with small teams! They need investors, and geus what? Nobody invests at the moment. Anyway everyone has the right to an opinion i geus.

It was so great meeting you on Friday! I was the one chatting about your second channel and the Nex 5N. Thanks for continually kindling my excitement for game hardware, emulation, and creative outlets!

@WulffDen

2 ай бұрын

Great meeting you too!

I LOVE these sorts of videos where it's just wall-to-wall top quality indie games I can buy for my Steam Deck

@stefan-alin

Ай бұрын

+1

That guy from the rugrats booth gets all the awards for best dude.

@spoonybardtoma

2 ай бұрын

you just made my day!

@marconihimself

2 ай бұрын

@@spoonybardtoma as someone who purchased nes roms from kickstarter a lifetime ago and gets the vibe of a mario 2 type game with a well designed crt filter to boot I wish nothing but success. Kindred spirits (:

Hey, it was great meeting you in person (we’ve spoken briefly on the Poland booth near „Heading Out” game). I’m always amazed when big youtubers turn out to be awesome in real life and you were just that - awesome to talk to. Boston was cold AF, but meeting you for a minute made it worth it ;) Thanks!

Thanks a ton Bob! Means the world that you stopped by and played some LUCID. Appreciate all your kind words :) AGAIN... If you ever want to play some more LUCID, just let me know... I'll make it happen 💪😁💎

@TMTGD

2 ай бұрын

I just wishlisted your game, it looks awesome!

@thematteblackstudio

2 ай бұрын

@@TMTGD !!! THANK YOU so much for the support my friend. Truly helps :)

@geofatic

2 ай бұрын

This was definitely the highlight of the vid for me. Looking forward to your game!

@thematteblackstudio

2 ай бұрын

@@geofatic Cant say thanks enough my friend! Really appreciate it :) Im giving LUCID everything i got!!

@thematteblackstudio

2 ай бұрын

@@TMTGD AHH!! Thank you!! your support helps so much :) tytyty

Fading Afternoon is is *by design* a story about a melancholic aging gangster who smokes a lot. It's not about gamepley really. I find the developer's description hilarious: "Overall not a bad game. Hit me pretty hard a couple of times while playing, but maybe it was just my mood"

I'm hyped for the lollipop chainsaw remaster, it's supposed to come out later this year hopefully

@WulffDen

2 ай бұрын

Wood’s got an interview with Suda51 on the @nontendopodcast channel. And I’m sure part of it will be in his main channel soon

Lucid was the best game I got to play at PAX East. I played that demo multiple times and I feel like it got better each time! I can’t wait to play the full release

I’m glad this year is slow, I still have so many games to finish in my library lol

Amazing video. Thank you Bob for the new games shoutout. Screenbound, Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom, Berzerk Boy, Lucid and Krimson caught my eye but there’s something for everyone here.

@thematteblackstudio

2 ай бұрын

🙏🥰💯

Happy I got to run into you at PAX. Kinda caught your off-guard so sorry about that. I didn't hit many booths with demos so this video is what I need to catch up on what I missed. BTW, tip for next year: There is an "underground" entrance to the BCEC you can to through the Omni hotel. The door is on the World Trade Center bridge so you don't actually have to enter the hotel. Just take the escalater down, cross the service road, and take the elevator up to the BCEC. They closed the direct entrance to the BCEC during PAX, but the other exit puts you right at the queue line to enter the building. They did let you exit through the entrance thought. Saved me from the ran and cold this year.

Thank you for making a video like this! I like finding out about these cool projects, they all look great.

that intro to surfshark killed me lmfao

Thanks for highlighting indies, and the situation in Pax. Valuable insights!

As far as upcoming games go, the games I'm really excited for are No Rest For The Wicked and Phantom Fury. Quest Master and Berserk Boy looked sick too!

Thanks for highlighting these games! As an indie dev who loves indie games, I'm super excited about Die in the Dungeon!

thanks for covering this, some of the indies games looks fun and i just wishlisted, it's really sad what happened with some places because of layoffs, let's hope for a better time next year

I don't buy the "delay to combat scalping" line at all. Wii scalping was rampant 2006-2007 but Nintendo didn't care. They released the Wii U on such a schedule as if that never happened. I think Nintendo is just stretching out Switch 1 sales as long as they can and working out unforeseen technical issues with Switch 2. Cynical, yes, but also a much more logical explanation.

@arfanik9827

2 ай бұрын

I also think they're lowkey trying to surpass PS2 as the best selling console of all time. It could be a huge marketing win if they had that title in the bag

@savagej4y241

2 ай бұрын

@@arfanik9827Switch is at almost 140 million consoles sold, while PS2 has a total of 160 million consoles sold according to outgoing Sony Interactive CEO Jim Ryan. The Wikipedia figure of 155 million PS2 sales is from 2012. I don't think there's any way Switch sells +20 million units across the next year or even by mid-life Switch 2. The next decade, maybe.

@chriswhetton3584

2 ай бұрын

Honestly, I don’t think there are games ready for it. The device is likely ready, there just anything to play on it yet. Digital foundry had a discussion on the topic.

@savagej4y241

2 ай бұрын

@@arfanik9827Switch is at almost 140 million consoles sold, while PS2 has a total of 160 million consoles sold according to outgoing Sony Interactive CEO Jim Ryan. The Wikipedia figure of 155 million PS2 sales is from 2012. I don't think there's any way Switch sells an additional 20 million units across the next year or even by mid-life Switch 2.

@savagej4y241

2 ай бұрын

​@@arfanik9827 Switch is at almost 140 million consoles sold, while PS2 has a total of 160 million consoles sold according to outgoing Sony Interactive CEO Jim Ryan. The Wikipedia figure of 155 million PS2 sales is from 2012. I don't think there's any way Switch sells an additional 20 million units across the next year or even by mid-life Switch 2.

Love the video, made me start a wishlist for Steam Deck finally. Thanks for doing my homework for me

I went to pax this year, and I can say that it was really barren compared to previous years. There wasn’t really any big name games there. At some indie booths, there were some with 5+ different games, which made it difficult to choose and end up just moving to the next booth. The Cosplay was cool as always, and the tekken tournament was pretty cool. But I’m hoping next year we see more exciting AAA titles.

@savagej4y241

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately if it keeps going this way for PAX, it will go the way of E3...

There is a great game that came out late last year that has a demo called "Cattails: Wildwood Story". It's made by two people, and it's wonderfully crafted with an amazing world to jump into, with amazing music, gameplay and characters. Think if Stardew Valley was Cats instead of humans. As someone who backed the game on kickstarter, it was 100% worth it and I am super happy.

Indie games have been my favorites over the past few years. I always appreciate those types of videos! Especially for the Steamdeck. My new indie game machine. 👍

I like how you said, "tell me in the comments" when you tell us all the time that you don't read comments on KZread. Lol

Really appreciate this video as someone who is new to the indie scene and has no idea where to start looking for games. I'm trying the Pepper Grinder Demo right now on my Deck and it's freaking awesome so far, super unique and fun :)

Happy Easter Bob!

the production quality of your videos is really of the hook ... that music and the cars passing under the rain ... this is not a gaming channel, man, this is an art channel.

Come to the PA farm show, it’s hosted in Harrisburg in mid January. It’s a known tradition for us to get a decent snow the week of. It’s a funny situation with these conventions always being the same times.

Great Video! Love it when great Indys, old games, greatest hits aso. gets featured. There are so many interesting Games out there which I/we/many... don't know about :).

These types of videos are a breath of fresh air!! Great job Bob!!

It sounds like a lot of the money that indie devs were getting for putting their games on Game Pass and Epic Game Store is drying up too, so everyone in the industry is feeling the squeeze, not just AAA studios. I wouldn't be surprised if funding indie games through Kickstarter/Indiegogo makes a big comeback in the future.

I use the wishlist on steam often, it’s been helpful tool for giving on Christmas and friendsgiving

Love the video. The ad bit always makes me laugh!

The Rugrats, Fading Afternoon, Quest Master, and Berserk Boy look like the best of the bunch.

Thanks for all the suggestion. And reminding me of Raven Shields existence!

Thanks for signing my picture from E32019 and my Sonic Super Stars game. Hope you liked the 3D Printer Gengar. Was good to see you again. Take care!😊

Oh shit! I went to school with Thomas (Spoony Bard Prod) - he used to do NES/SNES ROM translations. He was a cool guy.

@spoonybardtoma

2 ай бұрын

hopefully I'm still a cool guy

@mikegmcg

2 ай бұрын

@@spoonybardtomaHave not seen you since ITEC so I cant say for sure, but I assume you still are :)

Lots of interesting games. Wishlisted 3 of them

Quality video and quality games. Nice one Mr. Wulff!

Your ads always gives me a good laugh!

My body is so ready for a slow year in gaming. My backlog is the stuff of legend at this point.

Was awesome to physically run into you on the skybridge. Have to agree it was a less-packed PAX East than I've experienced in the past. But, this was also my 11 year-old's first PAX, so having it slightly easier to navigate wasn't the worst thing either ...

I saw the Limited Run post of Rugrats and thought it was gonna be pretty sweet. I might have to hop on the bandwagon and get that cool physical release!

That Rugrats game looks sick!

It was so great to meet you at Pax! I felt similarly that the chunk of the floor that should be filled with big booths felt barren and weird, but honestly I’m down to lose that if it is filled with more space for indie devs (and Dunkin giving out gift cards)

Love Bob always visiting my town when weather is shit lol

I can NOT wait to dive into Lucid.

I am so glad to see an environment where indie games get the spotlight. I have already added Lucid to my Steam Wishlist and I already bought Berserk Boy. What a great game. So cool you saw the game developer there. I too thought Pulse Man when I saw that game. Rugrats looks like an unexpected gem. Thank you for that one. That Taxi game looks cool too. Adding those to the list as well. When I got my OLED Switch, I thought it would be my place for indie games in addition to the Nintendo first party games, of course, but my Steam Deck ended up being the place where I am playing most of these great indie titles. I am also glad both the Steam Deck and the Switch are great platforms for indie developers to work on and make a profit. Thank you for this video.

I am waiting patiently for that Rugrats game. August can't come sooner

Great video Happy Easter Bob

Krimson is awesome! Loving my purchase! Thanks guys!

Krimson and Quest Master seem to be good games to try. Fretless is something I recognize due to Rob Scallon advertising the game which I hope to try as well.

Honestly I’ve been more than ok with “indie” dev teams and the games they produce over these big cash grab hype games every 3-6mo. I think a more focused approach to making a game is what the industry needs. We have plenty of (if not too many) esports titles. All the big players need to focus on making better engines, tools, and resources that smaller teams can license/use.

The Rugrats game looks super cute and fun.

Screenbound looks like it'll absolutely break my brain. Can't wait to try it.

The Rugrats game is pretty fun. I tried it out at the last NYCC.

Can’t wait for someone to port the Rugrats game to Miyoo mini looks super fun

A year focused on indie games instead of big corporate games? I see no problems here. That's how things should be.

@birdiemaradoth

Ай бұрын

Facts

Lucid and Beserk Boy look pretty cool. I'll add them to my list of maybe get one day on sale.

Love the opening shots!! The backlog has more than enough for me to do for 2024

@BeanieKing

2 ай бұрын

This Is Bait by Amber Jauna, if you’re wondering

Cinematography is immaculate

I really liked what I played of berserk boy it reminds me a lot of gunvolt in particular with it having tagging and a electric character

I’m surprised you didn’t talk about Renaine. That was one of my favorite games to try on the floor this year.

@WulffDen

2 ай бұрын

I did not get a chance to check it out, but I’ll put it on the ol’ wishlist

you had me at "cleste-troidvania"

Screenbound is certainly a new concept to me. Very curious

Good to hear

DEMOS! Gimme them demos OMNOMNOMNOM. Always interested to hear there's something new that might be worth while and that I can actually SAMPLE. Just this week I was alerted to something called _Showgunners,_ which is kinda like a Smash TV-esque strategy game... I must be into strategy because the other demo I'd suggest is _Knights in Tight Spaces_ (very much another take on the _Fights in Tight Spaces_ game style.) Too bad Fading Afternoon doesnt have a demo I'd very much like to try that. Maybe there's one on Itch? ...nope, oh well.

the Steam family sharing is a huge game changer.

Mariachi Legends comes in September, and it's looking awesome.

@TheRealAlpha2

2 ай бұрын

I'm surprised it's not a Devolver Digital title, but it does look pretty cool.

Literally just looking for screen less as a friend showed me a clip of it and I forgot the name. Thinking about it as I watched the video and you apparently read my mind and included it

It was nice meeting you at Pax East, Bob! I hope Wood didn’t make you hold the monopod all day!

Yo I’m excited for rugrats! Pepper grinder is fun, and also do we think Mina the hollower is ever actually coming out? Lol

9:51 "I'm a dpad guy" 10:55 oh are you?

BRO YOU WERE THERE I WISH I KNEW

It blows me away that people STILL pronounce Mario as "Merry-o". Love ya, Bob 😁

I think I enjoy the sponsor spots as much as the actual content

I immediately bought Krimson, holy shit that looks awesome

I feel like the steam deck has really sparked more interest in retro gaming.

Some good-lookin' stuff here. I share your love of 2D platformers. Been playing Rabi-Ribi recently. That recently-released Froggo's Adventure game was also very good but pretty short. From your list I'm most excited for Lucid. Wishlisted.

@thematteblackstudio

2 ай бұрын

🙏💯🥰

Lucid looks awesome then I found out I already have wishlisted it 😆 Thanks for reminding me Pepper Grinder is coming out, getting my wallet ready! No demo yet, but cannot wait for Crypt Custodian to come out, it's done by the developer that did Sheepo and Islets ❤️

One of your initial shots highlighted nine dots studio, no chance you played outward 2 demo?

Screenbound giving me those Fez vibes.

honestly, the Indies are doing what the Gaming industry actually needs, so thank you for promoting more games that will go right into my wishlist sadly there wasn't a HoloIndie booth at PAX as Holo x Break dropped & the world needs to know that HoloCure got a Co-op Beat'em Up spin-off

Balatro will have my most play hours this year and it's not even close. Already it has passed helldivers and im just figuring it out

crimson goes hard af!

Dude has the best sponsor spots

Lucid sounds awesome!

@thematteblackstudio

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much my friend :)

That 2D+3D game looks insane

Fading Afternoon is awesome and very confusing

You should try out Black Ice. A friend has spent the last decade or so developing it. It's kind of Tron aesthetic meets Borderlands...and it has online multiplayer.

Love that so many games just work on steam deck now, but that's more on the Linux community than steam at this point. Honestly, you can run most everything on Linux PCs now without much fiddling.

So glad the OUYA is doing okay

A Mario 2 Rugrats game. Why the heck didn't we have this back then??

I'd bet PAX is changing dates next year because they got a better spot since E3 is dead.

Indie devs are the backbone of the gaming industry. Consistently coming up with innovative ways to introduce gamers to new concepts. Definitely giving Berserk Boy a shot.

You saw Screenbound before in the movie Surf Ninjas.

I heard GDC was at the same time which is why Pax was less busy than usual

@JeskidoYT

2 ай бұрын

Oh that's actually super terrible. 😂