Homebrew Game Club
Homebrew Game Club
A podcast about brand-new, original, aftermarket indie video games for retro consoles. We combine smart takes with ridiculous humor to review new games for old systems, meet their developers and publishers, and take deep dives into the quirky communities that support them. Play along with us to rediscover platforms like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, and more!
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Homebrew Game Club

A podcast about brand-new, original, aftermarket indie video games for retro consoles. We combine smart takes with ridiculous humor to review new games for old systems, meet their developers and publishers, and take deep dives into the quirky communities that support them. Play along with us to rediscover platforms like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, and more!

Recent Episodes

BioCreeps, Dizzy Sheep, and the Sole Goose: Live at MGC Part 1
May 24, 2026

BioCreeps, Dizzy Sheep, and the Sole Goose: Live at MGC Part 1

Nick is back from Milwaukee with short interviews from Midwest Gaming Classic 2026. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Nate Ehlers is the creator of the NES homebrew game BioCreeps. Find out more about the game at BioCreeps.c...
Game Club 23: Sam's Journey
Nov. 24, 2025

Game Club 23: Sam's Journey

Nick and Conor welcome an all-star panel of guests for an episode 10 months in the making. Can E.C. Meyers, JordiGH, and Matt Hughson (cue fanfare) help Sam get home safely? Still need to play the game? Get the C64 version he...
Hacks, Game Tanks, and Japanese Flip Phones: Live from PRGE 2025
Oct. 24, 2025

Hacks, Game Tanks, and Japanese Flip Phones: Live from PRGE 2025

Nick returns from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 with several short interviews featuring some very neat people. Optomon (Chris Lincoln) is a ROM hacker and the developer of the NES homebrew game Rollie. You can find his work...
Justice Duel
July 4, 2025

Justice Duel

The gang reviews Justice Duel, a Joust-inspired arena combat game for the NES from 2017, set in a techno-dystopian America dominated by unhinged AI presidents riding giant eagles. Or something like that. Wait, is this still s...
Indie Game Design and Publishing with Chris Totten
May 5, 2025

Indie Game Design and Publishing with Chris Totten

The gang interviews Chris Totten, Associate Professor of Game Design at Kent State University and the creator of recent Game Club pick Kudzu. This far-ranging conversation touches on GB Studio development, game design as a fi...
Recap: 2025 Midwest Gaming Classic
April 11, 2025

Recap: 2025 Midwest Gaming Classic

Nick and Bart discuss their trip to the 2025 Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a convention that's surprisingly become an annual destination event for homebrew fans. After the break, a special guest returns to t...

Reviews

Best podcast for homebrew games!
These guys are great! They give full, detailed, reviews of homebrew games for a variety of systems. There is no bias and they are not afraid to discuss any shortcomings the games might have as well. By far the best podcast for anyone interested in the homebrew gaming scene.
Top Tier
HBGC has quickly risen to the top of my podcast list! In addition to being generally very entertaining, the “invite the community to play the games along with us” format really adds a whole new dimension. My wife and I have done some recent roadtrips and these episodes definitely helped make the long stretches fun for us.
Like hanging out with friends
I love listening to these guys, and what’s especially unique about their podcasts is that they have very different levels of experience with homebrew, which makes conversations more interesting. They cover a range of genres across a range of consoles, giving exposure to some very worthy homebrews. Listening to them is like hanging out with old friends you’re excited to share your games with. If only they could hear me talking back in their chats.
Not just a podcast; a game club!
Love this listener-participation format! Chat about the upcoming game on the discord (or past games or a host of other topics both on and off) and then listen to the capstone! Good chemistry between the hosts as well!
Great podcast if you love homebrew games
This podcast does a great job of making you feel like you’re right there playing these homebrew games with the hosts. I love their review style, with it being conversational and honest. When they don’t like something, they can be thoughtful about it without being hurtful or mean. Definitely a must listen to if you enjoy homebrew games on any platform.