Sad Dad Games

About Sad Dad Games

Sad Dad Games reunites four college friends—Shan, Eric, Tucker, and Luke—who never stopped gaming. Every week, they dive into podcast-style videos filled with gaming talk, hilarious banter, and stories from their college days. Whether they’re reminiscing about late-night gaming sessions or sharing what it’s like to game as “grown-ups,” it’s all about fun, friendship, and a touch of nostalgia. Grab a seat, hit play, and let’s game on!

Publisher

Sad Dad Games

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Sept 2024

Latest episode

12 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

117 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jan 2026

   Eric's Indie Corner | Pepper Grinder | Game Review

   In this episode of Eric's Indie Corner, the hosts dive into the indie game Pepper Grinder, a 2D action platformer developed by Riv Hester. They discuss the game's unique drilling mechanics, nostalgic visuals reminiscent of Game Boy Advance games, and the overall gameplay experience. The conversation highlights the importance of treasure collection, the quality of the music, and the game's accessibility across multiple platforms. Eric gives a solid recommendation for the game, emphasizing its fun and engaging design.

2. 

   5 Jan 2026

   Eric's Indie Corner | Sifu | Game Review

   In this episode of the Sad Dad Games podcast, the hosts discuss the indie game Sifu, exploring its gameplay mechanics, combat system, roguelike elements, visuals, sound design, cultural influences, and accessibility options. They also touch on the game's length, awards, and its adaptation into a TV series, concluding with thoughts on the future of indie games.

3. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Eric's Indie Corner | Ultimate Chicken Horse | Game Review

   In this episode of the Sad Dad Games Podcast, Eric introduces the indie game Ultimate Chicken Horse, a multiplayer party platformer that combines fun and chaos. The hosts discuss the game's mechanics, objectives, and unique features, including character customization and emergent gameplay. They share their experiences and strategies while playing, emphasizing the game's appeal in a social setting. The conversation wraps up with recommendations for potential players and insights into the game's availability.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

22,782

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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