Scope Creepers: A Game Dev Podcast
An indie game developer talks shop with other creators about the craft, motivation, and business of making games.
This is a shop-talk podcast for and by indie game developers. Host Aarimous (Andy) sits down with peers for long-form conversations that are less about industry news and more about the personal journey and practical craft of making games, from finding your first gig to navigating a successful sequel.
“Unlike broader industry podcasts, Scope Creepers maintains a tight focus on the individual creator's experience. The host's active role as a developer and community organizer for the IGDA gives the interviews a grounded, "in the trenches" feel.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by indie developer Andy, known online as Aarimous, Scope Creepers is a weekly interview podcast focused on the practical realities of game development. Andy uses his own experience as a developer and his role on the board of the IGDA's Twin Cities chapter to guide conversations with fellow developers, composers, and artists. The show delves into topics ranging from the creative process and securing work to the business of partnerships and marketing.
Credentials & credits
- Indie Game Developer
- Board Member, IGDA Twin Cities
Other ventures
- Aarimous (YouTube Channel)
- Just Keep Fishing (video game)
- Chess Survivors (video game)
- Hexagod (video game)
- A Game About Feeding a Black Hole (video game)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06I Answer all your Game Dev Questions | Scope Creepers a Game Dev PodcastApr 10, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Thomas Stewart: We're making a game Together | Just Keep Fishing
The official announcement of the host's collaborative game project, offering a real-time look at a developer partnership.
- 02Matteo Palmer: On Indie Game Music for Melvor Idle 2
A deep dive into a non-programming aspect of game development, focusing on the creative process of a composer for a high-profile indie sequel.
- 03American Mcgee: On Embracing Change, Game Design, Retirement
An interview with a legendary game designer, covering career longevity, change, and new ventures outside of traditional game development.
What you'll be asked on this show
Aarimous typically opens by establishing a personal connection to the guest or their work, sometimes sharing the story of how they met online. He uses his own development journey as a touchstone, asking questions that compare his experiences to the guest's, creating a collaborative, peer-to-peer dynamic rather than a formal Q&A. He probes on the "how" and "why" of a developer's choices—such as their approach to feedback, genre selection, or partnerships—often reflecting on his own past successes and failures. He often closes by actively promoting the guest's work and social channels.
The format is a one-on-one remote interview, often with screen sharing to visually introduce the guest's work. Host Aarimous (Andy) is friendly and collaborative, framing conversations around his own experiences to build rapport. He frequently promotes his guests' projects and related community resources like the IGDA.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
mindset
1- Q.01
“What's it like going from a successful project to a new one in a different genre?”
He asks this to explore the emotional and professional challenges of not being a beginner, but feeling like one again.
personal
2- Q.01
“How has your relationship with getting feedback evolved over your career?”
As someone who values playtesting, he asks this to understand a guest's personal growth and process.
- Q.02
“What's your experience been with fans reaching out or reacting to your work?”
He asks this to explore the personal side of having a game connect with an audience.
craft
2- Q.01
“Why did you decide to make a game in this specific genre?”
This question surfaces the guest's core motivations and their assumptions about a genre's challenges.
- Q.02
“Why do you think players form such a strong attachment to game soundtracks?”
He uses this to explore the unique emotional impact of specific game elements beyond mechanics.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you get the job for this particular project?”
This question often reveals non-traditional origin stories, like being discovered on Reddit.
money
1- Q.01
“How does the dynamic change when a revenue split is involved in a partnership?”
He asks this to explore how financial stakes alter a creative or friendly relationship.
process
2- Q.01
“Why do you think playtesting is so important?”
The host often shares his own appreciation for playtesting to get the guest's specific perspective on the practice.
- Q.02
“How do you translate vague feedback, like 'make it sadder,' into concrete changes?”
This question targets the practical, day-to-day process of revision and interpretation in creative work.
Signature segments
- · Tossing 'developer feedback' in the trash
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books fellow indie game developers, composers, and artists, ranging from first-time commercial devs to established names like American McGee. Guests are often people the host has a pre-existing connection with or whose journey he personally finds interesting.
- Matteo Palmeron Matteo Palmer: On Indie Game Music for Melvor Idle 2 | Scope Creepers a Game Dev Podcast
- Thomas Stewarton Thomas Stewart: We're making a game Together | Just Keep Fishing | Scope Creepers a Game Dev Podcast
- Matt (Seafront Games)on Matt: First Time Incremental Dev, Successful Games, Motivation | Scope Creepers a Game Dev Podcast
- American McGeeon American Mcgee: On Embracing Change, Game Design, Retirement | Scope Creepers a Game Dev Podcast
- Jordan (O&Co Games)on Jordan: On PAX, Indie Marketing, and Picking a Release Date | Scope Creepers a Game Dev Podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship appears limited to internal promotion for the host's own game projects and occasional affiliate links for relevant game dev resources.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Andy Olson, who goes by 'Aarimous' online.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's a weekly, long-form interview show where host Aarimous has one-on-one conversations with other game creators.
- Is Scope Creepers still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- How does the host find guests?
- The host often interviews developers he has connected with through online communities like Discord or whose work he finds personally interesting.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Scope Creepers is available on YouTube and Spotify.
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