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Latest episodes

• IFComp 2026

  September 28, 2026 · 59 min

  The Short Game kicks off its 2026 IFComp coverage with a new three-episode format, along with a brief chat about custom IF engines and the comp's new AI rules. 0:00 - Intro and IFComp Basics5:00 - How We Are Covering IFComp This Year10:54…

• The Incident at Galley House

  September 13, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

  Shane and Laura played The Incident at Galley House, Evil Trout's remake of William Rous's TypeHelp. Before the spoiler break they discuss the game's deduction interface and some gameplay highlights, then they had so much to talk about…

• Pizza Possum

  August 28, 2026 · 43 min

  This week, Nate, Laura, and Shane play Pizza Possum — a chaotic arcade game that's stealthy and snackable. We talk about the gorgeous Italian countryside, dog cops, difficulty spikes, and the little bits of polish and shine that make this…

• Deltarune Chapter 5

  August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

  We return to you with our extended coverage of indie phenomenon Deltarune, now in it's 5th episode.

• Grab Bag: Short (and Not-So-Short) Games

  July 16, 2026 · 43 min

  This week, Shane and Laura talk about some Short, and Not So Short Games. (00:00) - Grab Bag: Short Games and Not-So-Short Games (00:06) - Intro (00:58) - Hermit and Pig (07:59) - Little Guardsman (10:02) - Split Fiction (12:51)…

• King of the Bridge

  June 22, 2026 · 51 min

  Think you're good at chess? That might not be helpful in this troll bridge troll chess game made by a solo dev. Nate & Laura break down why this game is fun, frustrating, and worth your time (~2 hours), even if it doesn't always feel like…

• Forbidden Solitaire

  June 8, 2026 · 50 min

  Turns out if someone hands us a haunted CD-ROM, we are playing it.  This week, Laura once again tricks the whole podcast into playing solitaire, only this time it's *Forbidden*.  OooooOOooooOOO. Forbidden Solitaire was made by Grey Alien…

• Titanium Court

  May 13, 2026 · 55 min

  Titanium Court. An absurd game that refuses to explain itself. Winner of the 2025 Whoever McSomeone Grand Prize.