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Indie Game Dev is Way Harder Than You Think

#049 · March 17, 2026

Indie Game Dev is Way Harder Than You Think
SQUASH THOSE BUGS with Sentry - the best way to monitor your bugs in production (we know you have a lot of them) and fix them with ease. Check out https://sentry.io and get started today! Wishlist Insignia NOW: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1127370/Insignia In this episode we talk with indie game developers Nolan and Adam about the weird and creative side of game development. From viral projects like 1 Million Checkboxes to building pixel art games and experimental multiplayer ideas, we dive into how developers actually make games, where ideas come from, and why making lots of small projects can lead to big breakthroughs. We also discuss indie game dev culture, programming tools, game jams, and the unexpected paths that lead people into creating games.
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