This #ValentinesDay, we’re sending a little love and appreciation to our #gamedev community around the world, especially those navigating layoffs and studio closures. Here’s to brighter days ahead. 🤍

We’ve loved @deantak.bsky.social work since his days covering technology at the San Jose Mercury News. gamedevmap.com grew up through his VentureBeat years, and we’re honored he’s written our very first press coverage for @gamesbeat.bsky.social as we begin our next chapter as a nonprofit.

gamedevmap's #nonprofit mission is to advance understanding of #gamedev at a global scale. This work is especially critical now, as many of us are navigating layoffs, studio closures, and uncertainty about the future. We can’t do this work without your support: www.gamedevmap.com/donation_for...

We've wanted to do this for a while now... Felt cute might delete later!

Ghosty has been the mascot for #gamedevmap since 2015, but Pip has been a loyal companion since 2008. He keeps us company through hours of data entry, late-night monthly data drops, and even nonprofit board meetings! Pip's introduction this #Caturday is long overdue!

gamedevmap.com is #nowplaying Forbidden Solitaire from @greyalien.bsky.social and @nightsignalentertainment.com! The Forbidden Solitaire demo launched on January 16th and has amassed over 13,000 downloads in its first two weeks! It's card-slashing horror Solitaire with a creepy twist! ♦️💀

Celebrate the games industry of the East of England at Game Anglia Festival 2026 (@gameanglia.bsky.social)! www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/ Task Time, our Wishlist Wednesday pick, will be in attendance. Get some hands-on time at the University of Suffolk if you can! 🙌 tinyurl.com/gamedevmap-e... 🗺️

Get chaotic in Task Time, a new and upcoming multiplayer party game from @readgraves.com and @wiredproductions.com ! 🙌 gamedevmap.com was lucky enough to playtest an in-development build! Strap in for some off-the-wall mini game fun! 😅 s.team/a/2182680 If you liked Gang Beasts, #WishlistWednesday!

The January data drop landed on the 31st: 150+ new entries, 9378 entries total! We added a Microstudio category for teams of 1 - 3 people. We'll update the dataset over time to reclassify entries that fit this categorization. Also, a big Netherlands update! Hoi hoi, @dutchgamesassociation.nl 🇳🇱

We have deactivated our X account. Thank you to the nearly 3000 followers we had on X. xAI's policies do not align with the kind of inclusive game development community we work diligently to support. #GoodByeX

Oro ger små saker en stor skugga. - Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. - Swedish Proverb Best wishes to the devs pitching at @umeagameconference.bsky.social! 👏 🇸🇪 Look for an update to our Swedish entries in February: tinyurl.com/gamedevmap-s... Hej, @dataspelsbranschen.bsky.social! 👋

gamedevmap.com is #moving. We're hitting the road toward bluer skies—OutRun style. 💙 We’ll stop posting on X and close our account at the end of the month.

“Door weer en wind gaan.” — Dutch proverb Roughly translated as “to persevere through wind and weather,” a reflection of Dutch resilience and determination. 🗺️ tinyurl.com/gamedevmap-n... 👋 @dutchgamesassociation.nl

gamedevmap.com loves discovering #gamedev in unexpected places! We're #nowplaying the cozy mail delivery game Mafate, created by the team at @BlueRamenStd in tropical La Réunion: blueramen.fr 🌴 Play the Steam demo at s.team/a/3133220

#gamedevmap is pleased to recognize @xzibitatlaw.bsky.social as our Outside General Counsel. We're grateful to @odinlaw.com for transforming a passion project into a nonprofit. We look forward to gamedevmap.com becoming a sustainable infrastructure resource for the global game industry.

Got the winter blues? Let #gamedevmap take you around the world of game development: tinyurl.com/gamedevmap-k...

Backed by the @unep.org, Playing for the Planet's environmental advocacy is reaching gamers and developers: playing4theplanet.org 🌍 Sustainability-themed gameplay can be fun! We're #nowplaying French studio Magic Pockets' Clean Up Earth, vacuuming trash and greening the planet: s.team/a/3402720

Happy New Year! The gamedevmap.com December data drop is live with 100+ new entries! As we say goodbye to 2025 and ring in 2026, Ghosty and the #gamedevmap team would like to thank you for all of your support over the last year. 🥂 Please spread the news by Liking and sharing this post! 🥳

After a short break, the #gamedevmap team is back at it, putting finishing touches on 100+ new entries for the December data drop. We plan to go live on New Year's Eve! 🍾 Please get any corrections and updates in through our form: forms.gle/EKaebrfLwXUM...

Merry Christmas #gamedev, from Ghosty and all of us at gamedevmap! This has been a most wonderful time of the year, with exciting news we can't wait to share with you in the New Year! We hope you get all the video games on your Christmas list, and the time to enjoy them! 🎁🎮

gamedevmap.com is #nowplaying the Cloudheim Steam Demo. We're rooting for @noodlecatgames.com and celebrating the journey so far: noodlecatgames.com Loving the game feel and the art style! 🎮🎨 Cloudheim went #EarlyAccess on December 4th: s.team/a/2070270

gamedevmap.com is onboard a procedurally-generated pixel art 3D Orpheus, #nowplaying Moros Protocol and loving it. Bundled with Black Mesa at a steep discount, with an update released today: s.team/a/1605250 Congrats to Pixel Reign: pixelreign.dev

Congratulations to @girlsmakegames.bsky.social on their Game Changers Award at #TheGameAwards last week! We've been inspired by their mission to uplift generations of designers, creators, and engineers since we attended our first Demo Day a decade ago. Please consider donating: www.gmgsf.org

#CanadianGameAwards February 21, 2026 in Toronto? Where do we sign up? 👀 cgameawards.com

Confession: the December data drop may be just a little bit shorter because we had to squeeze in one more round of Nuclear Throne! Brilliant work, @vlambeer.com!

gamedevmap.com's Michigan entries are current thanks to Austin Yarger and Michael Klamerus: michigangamestudios.com Regional listings that include location and URLs are so helpful. We review every entry submitted to #gamedevmap. 👋 Detroit IGDA and IGDA Ann Arbor!

The Belgian Game Awards are on December 10th! Congrats to the nominees! Steam Sale: store.steampowered.com/sale/Belgian... We enjoyed Narrative and Visual Arts nominee 30 Birds by @RamRamGames and @goose_business when it was an #IGF2024 entry: 30birdsgame.com 👋 @belgiangames.be

The November gamedevmap.com data drop went live last week. We added 160+ new entries, including the #IGDC2025 nominees and award winners from indiagdc.com in early November! We hope to be in-person at IGDC one day! 👋 GDAI India

gamedevmap.com is #nowplaying Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story 👏 We've enjoyed the super calm and cozy lo-fi aesthetic while working alongside Satone. It's made the working days seem a little more relaxing. 😊 Definitely check this one out! Demo link below. ⬇️

Happy #Thanksgaming from Ghosty and all of us at #gamedevmap!

gamedevmap.com 🩵 Iceland! Icelandic Games Fest 2025 is running through Nov 28th! store.steampowered.com/sale/madeini... Phantom Spark by www.ghosts.biz is on sale. The meditative racing gameplay set to a lush soundtrack is captivating. 👋 @joonturbo.bsky.social and @torfi.bsky.social

Support the Canadian game industry with the Games from Vancouver Steam Sale running through November 30th: store.steampowered.com/sale/GamesFr... So many great games! Wishing #gamedevmap could be at Vancouver Game Connect (@VanGameConnect) on November 29th! vangameconnect.ca 🇨🇦🎮

gamedevmap.com is #nowplaying Below the Crown, the new game from @misfitsattic.bsky.social that entered #EarlyAccess last week: s.team/a/1883920 We're having a great time with this innovative title that brings new moves and stories to the chess game you thought you knew!♟️

As of this morning, PSI is Puzzle Complete: Every puzzle is fully coded, in-game with final art, and has all working hints. There's still PLENTY to do, including puzzle testing (especially for the one we just finished) & story and art, but this is a big milestone! 🎉 #puzzleGame #indieGame #gameDev

Are you a #gamedeveloper with a staff of 5+ releasing a Steam Demo, going Early Access, or launching your game in Q1 or Q2 2026? gamedevmap.com is looking for studios and projects to feature on #gamedevmap socials. Reach out and include us in your marketing plans!

gamedevmap.com is #nowplaying Generation Exile. Congratulations to @sonderlust.bsky.social for bringing their gorgeous game to #EarlyAccess: s.team/a/2963240 Character-scale interactions in a turn-based city-builder means everyone has a story in this solarpunk game set aboard a generation ship.

The October gamedevmap.com data drop is live! With 202 new entries, we've crossed 9000 entries in the full dataset. If you or someone you know has been impacted by game industry layoffs, we hope this #gamedevmap update can help. Please follow and share. Thank you. 💙

#gamedevmap is #nowplaying Sagas of Lumin from @elosgamesarts.bsky.social As seen in the #GalaxiesShow ride Dragons, cast spells, and wield steel and firearms in one seamless combat experience!

gamedevmap.com is #nowplaying the "Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER" #Steam demo from Berkeley, California based @midboss.com in honor of the 10th anniversary of the original "2064: Read Only Memories": store.steampowered.com/app/1293910/... Loving the pixel art cyberpunk visual novel aesthetic!

gamedevmap.com is #nowplaying the Dancing with Ghosts demo from Lahaina, Hawaii based @humanaturestudios.bsky.social ! By the designer of #Starflight and #ToeJamAndEarl. store.steampowered.com/app/1352700/... Enjoyed the demo? Please support the Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hum...

gamedevmap.com is launching a weekly #nowplaying feature to support early stage indie projects. Each week we’ll highlight a Steam Demo from a studio already on gamedevmap, or from one soon to be added in our upcoming data drop. Join in and play along with us! 🎮🌍 Photo: @spacedoddyssey.bsky.social

The September gamedevmap.com data drop is now live and includes 8816 entries in total, with 156 new entries! After some time off in July, the team added 350 new entries with the August data drop, prioritizing trade organizations and industry associations around the world. Please repost to share!

Happy National Video Game Day to those who celebrate! nationaltoday.com/video-game-d... I'm looking forward to spending some time with "Grandma, No!" from @wallridegames.bsky.social! store.steampowered.com/app/2362680/... What are you playing today?

✨The June gamedevmap.com data drop is live with over 475 new entries, bringing our total to 8500+. Introducing the new Investment category! Enjoy significant updates in Publisher categories as well, thanks to Alan Dang's Gamedev Resource Sheet. Please share the news!

The May gamedevmap.com data drop is live! A #gamedevmap data hygiene pass brought total entries from 8531 down to 8014 with hundreds of additions and corrections included. Please help spread the news and notify us of additions and corrections! 🤍 Cliffhanger Games

Did you know that gamedevmap.com lists entries from 109 countries and gets thousands of visitors monthly from 115 countries? 70+ of those countries have organizations that support regional #gamedev. There's a whole world to explore, #gamesky! (Image: "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?")

Friends of gamedevmap.com, I’m looking for 3–5 quotes/stories to feature in a Partnerships deck: 1️⃣ How has gamedevmap helped you find employment? 2️⃣ Has it provided insight for business strategy or policy-making? 3️⃣ Has it been a resource for academic research? Reply or contact(at)gamedevmap.com!

🚀 The February gamedevmap.com data drop is LIVE! ✅ 7500 URLs are green 🟡 Yellow URLs resolve correctly 🔴 800 red URLs need review 💻 PHP fix implemented & working! Thanks to Chitvan Gupta for the coding support. Please help spread the word! #gamedev #indiedev

🚧 gamedevmap Update 🚧 Some URLs in our search results are temporarily broken. Fixing this requires coding work and updating thousands of URLs. We’re on it! 💪 Thanks to everyone who has reached out. We expect things to be back to normal soon. Your patience is appreciated! 🙌