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Hey, it’s Sarah and Iv! Thrilled you stopped by our gaming hub, openindie!

We’re lifelong gamers on a mission: uncovering the secrets of game creation. Join us as we dive deep into indie developers’ journeys, sharing their triumphs and challenges.

Ever wondered how they overcome hurdles or if they receive support from their countries? We’re finding out!

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#32 – AFK Chess – PlistA – Netherlands openindie – An indie dev Podcast

In episode 32, we dive into the world of chess and Autobattlers with our guest, PlistA, a talented developer from the Netherlands.He is currently working on AFK Chess (check it out in ⁠here), an innovative game that seamlessly blends the strategic depth of chess with the laid-back mechanics of Autobattlers, all wrapped in a beautiful art style.AFK Chess offers a unique experience that you can enjoy for free on Steam and in your browser. Join us as we explore PlistA's journey, the challenges of solo development, and the inspiration behind this captivating game.In our talk we mention a Indie Developer Meetup in Amsterdam – you can find more infos here:⁠Amsterdam Indie Developer Meetup⁠As always, have fun listening! If you enjoy what we do, tell your friends (and enemies) about us.
  1. #32 – AFK Chess – PlistA – Netherlands
  2. #31 – RollScape – Leonardo the Vinchy – Belgium
  3. #30 – Grizzly Games – Thronefall – Paul Schnepf – Germany
  4. #29 – Pixlpunk – Tiny Rogues – RubyDev – Austria
  5. #28 – CATASTROPHIC_OVERLOAD – Bish Bash Bots – James Letherby – UK
  6. 27 – Favorites of 2022 and 2023 Wishlist – with Ben Sarah and iV
  7. #26.2 – #DHHAN22 – Red Potion Studios – Ada Quest
  8. #26.1 – #DHHAN22 – Zoroarts – Makis Adventure
  9. #25 – Evil Licorice – Retro Gadgets – Luca Marchetti, Marco Bancale, Marco Di Timoteo – ITALY & ICELAND
  10. #24 – Bippinbits – Dome Keeper – Rene – Germany

Games we played and talked about

Explore our podcast episodes featuring handpicked indie games, endorsed wholeheartedly by the openindie team. Click on the game covers to delve into the developers’ stories, and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us. Your voice matters in our indie gaming community!

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