We're talking about Big Hops, Cassette Boy, Vital Shell, Quarantine Zone, and more indie games on episode 102 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast.

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Timestamps:

00:44 Intro

02:46 Big Hops Review

09:41 Death Machine Review

14:39 Cassette Boy Review

22:33 Vital Shell Review

28:49 Kejora Review

34:26 Backpack Hero Review

37:04 Turnbound

40:12 Cozy Caravan

41:54 Grimshire

42:53 Quarantine Zone: The Last Check Review

46:13 Confidential Killings Review

48:29 Indie Games We Missed in 2025

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