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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)…

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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.
Skate Story

April 27, 2026 · 43 min

This week we're talking Skate Story, a skateboarding game where you're a demon made of glass and pain on a mission to eat the moon. We open with skaterboi stories before kicking into the game's large arsenal of tricks, vaporwave…
Wheel World

March 5, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

This week on The Short Game, we're toodling around bicycle Valhalla in Wheel World, the open-world cycling game from the developers of Nidhogg. Laura and Shane explore beautiful Italian landscapes, customize bikes, and discuss why this…
BALL x PIT

February 9, 2026 · 57 min

In this episode of The Short Game, Nate, Laura, and Shane dive into BALL x PIT, a roguelite block breaker published by Devolver Digital. Recorded a couple of months ago, the episode comes out in time for the release of a free DLC adding…
TR-49

January 26, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

A voice is saying your name. A WWII-era machine, long hidden in a church basement, whirs to life. Through a crackling speaker, a man asks you to find a stolen book. He only knows the title. Time is running out. Inkle has made a Database…