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IndieQuest - An Indie Game Podcast

IndieQuest is a celebration of the indie and obscure. We love independent video games. We love talking about them. This show is all about shining a spotlight on the smaller games that inspire us, intrigue us, and make us feel things.
Join your hosts Steve, Seth, and Josh while we build a massive list of recommended indie video games called "The Quest Log," review both classic and hotly anticipated indies, listen to some tunes, and chat with some friends along the way.
Why don't you sit down, relax, and come with us on this quest! All are welcome!

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IndieQuest - An Indie Game Podcast

Episode 127: The IndieQuest Awards 2025

December 31, 2025 • IndieQuest

Welcome back to IndieQuest, a celebration of the indie and obscure!

Welcome to our yearly indie game award show where we put a spotlight on our favorite indies we enjoyed throughout the year!

2025 was an excellent year for gaming with tons of variety and incredible experiences. It was one of those years where every time you looked at the new releases there was always something new to try out and fall in love with.

We have a number of categories that we will run through, each one of us pick our winners and runner ups. We also had a community survey where listeners submitted their own votes for the games of the year.

After we each talk about our own top 10s, we decide on the show's game of the year collectively and a top 5 for the year.

Sit back, grab your snacks, and hang out with us for our longest episode ever.

We hope you have a happy new year!

Game of the year time, LET'S GOOOO!

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Games talked about in the show (contains spoilers for the episode):
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Look Outside, Sword of the Sea, Crypt Custodian, Ultros, Pyre, Tall Trails, and Roger, Skate Story, Wanderstop,. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Promise Mascot Agency, Silksong, Blue Prince, Many Nights a Whisper, Ball x Pit, Baby Steps, Skin Deep, Haste, Rythm Doctor, Get Tilted!, MotionRec, Ooo, Citizen Sleeper 2, and a lot more! If we missed a few, sorry, but it was a huge episode!

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If you want to see the Quest Log go to indiequestpod.com! This will be updated as episodes are released, be wary though because it may contain spoilers for the episode!

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