In Stars and Time is a time loop RPG from insertdisc5, that follows a ragtag found-family of adventurers, at the very end of their long quest to defeat The King. You play as Siffrin, the party's rogue, as they try to piece together why they find themselves stuck living out the same day over and over again. The writing is heartfelt and at times heartbreaking, the characters are charming, and the game features a strangely addictive system for turn-based combat.Thank you for tuning in to episode 54!! In this episode, Kate and Emily are joined by special guest Rachel Watts, to talk about this fascinating time loop experience. But before they dive into the game, the three have lots of guinea pig and indie game related topics to discuss! It was truly a joy to have Rachel on the show and we hope you love this episode as much as we do!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:30 - Weekly Boss Battles00:19:15 - Meet our Guest - Rachel Watts00:35:35 - In Stars and Time Discussion01:56:15 - In Stars and Time Spoilers02:12:58 - Game Ratings02:18:46 - One Small Thing
Meet our GuestRachel Watts (she/her)@rachelwatts.bsky.socialRachel Watts is a freelance games journalist with bylines in Edge, GamesRadar, PC Gamer and more. She is currently the editor of Thinky Games and one of the wonderful co-hosts of the Indieventure podcast. She is also the author of a brand new book from Lost in Cult about the indie sci-fi puzzle adventure Cocoon.Check out Rachel's work on the following platforms:Bluesky Indieventure Podcast Thinky Games Cocoon: Design Works by Rachel Watts




Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames 
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No Small Games

Kate Hunter & Emily Merritt

Ep. 54 - In Stars and Time feat. Rachel Watts

NOV 6, 2025152 MIN
No Small Games

Ep. 54 - In Stars and Time feat. Rachel Watts

NOV 6, 2025152 MIN

Description

In Stars and Time is a time loop RPG from insertdisc5, that follows a ragtag found-family of adventurers, at the very end of their long quest to defeat The King. You play as Siffrin, the party's rogue, as they try to piece together why they find themselves stuck living out the same day over and over again. The writing is heartfelt and at times heartbreaking, the characters are charming, and the game features a strangely addictive system for turn-based combat.
Thank you for tuning in to episode 54!! In this episode, Kate and Emily are joined by special guest Rachel Watts, to talk about this fascinating time loop experience. But before they dive into the game, the three have lots of guinea pig and indie game related topics to discuss! It was truly a joy to have Rachel on the show and we hope you love this episode as much as we do!

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:30 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:19:15 - Meet our Guest - Rachel Watts
00:35:35 - In Stars and Time Discussion
01:56:15 - In Stars and Time Spoilers
02:12:58 - Game Ratings
02:18:46 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guest
Rachel Watts (she/her)
@rachelwatts.bsky.social
Rachel Watts is a freelance games journalist with bylines in Edge, GamesRadar, PC Gamer and more. She is currently the editor of Thinky Games and one of the wonderful co-hosts of the Indieventure podcast. She is also the author of a brand new book from Lost in Cult about the indie sci-fi puzzle adventure Cocoon.
Check out Rachel's work on the following platforms:
Bluesky 
Indieventure Podcast 
Thinky Games 
Cocoon: Design Works by Rachel Watts

Keep in touch with us on social media:

Kate's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/katerblossom.bsky.social 
Emily's Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/aspecificegg.bsky.social 
No Small Games Bluesky ✦ https://bsky.app/profile/nosmallgames.bsky.social 
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames 

Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com