technology that makes people more productive is inherently used to perpetuate capitalism, that’s why I make videogames, technology that makes people less productive

👑The Below the Crown is now in Early Access on Steam ♟️ Our first launch in almost 10 years! Our nerdy love letter to Roguelikes, Chess, and Dungeon Crawlers is here for everyone to try - please give us a review! store.steampowered.com/app/1883920/...

Bluesky said this video was too long but I'm really proud of it anyway! Here it is on YouTube. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LxM...

We are honored to welcome @finruin.bsky.social onto NSG this week! Jill is the Editor-in-Chief of @theindieinformer.bsky.social and one of the illustrious hosts of @theindiecouncil.com. We had a lovely chat, gushing about Blue Prince with Jill, and can't wait for you to hear it this Thursday!

We got to learn some really fun (and highly relevant to our Blue Prince convo) Jill lore during this episode!! It was an absolute dream getting to chat with Jill and Kate about one of my favorite games of 2025 😍

Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now! Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future. Maeve is waiting. ambrosiasky.com

🎲DIE FOR THE LICH EARLY ACCESS IS OUT! 🎲 Grab your purses, tell your neighbours, ROLL THE DICE #indiegames #Steam #roguelike

We're thrilled by this excellent review of Spooky Express from @thinkygames.com 🎃 "The superb Halloween theme of Spooky Express acts as conductor for its train puzzles, bringing the whole game together into a seasonally-appropriate, varied, and delightful outing." thinkygames.com/games/spooky...

Hey #ScreenshotSaturday! Super late post .... but still exploring ways to showcase the information you gather in Duppy Detective Tashia! Currently landing on a literal "mental inventory" system. What'd y'all think?

The hurricane damage in Jamaica is enormous (~30% of GDP) and it is going to take a lot to rebuild. There are scam sites out there but this is the official Government of Jamaica support site.

Hey #PitchYaGame, my dice roguelike demo just came out! 🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲 A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair. 😱 Battle your adolescent fears 🧠 Discover powerful synergies 🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment 🥦 Fight broccoli store.steampowered.com/app/3325390/...

Hey #WishlistWednesday Working on a detective game where you solve a mystery by interrogating Duppy (Caribbean Ghosts/Spirits) If this sounds like your vibe. Check out the store page! store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! This is Star Spark, a game about a roguelite fighting tournament inspired by DBZ: Legendary Super Warriors. This week I've been playing around with sound effects and hitstop :) Steam ➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/3639950 #GameDev #Gaming #IndieGames #Godot

Our in-depth strategy RPG is now running a community challenge to ignore all stealth options and go guns blazing through each mission! store.steampowered.com/app/1021210/... Think you've got the tactical smarts to overwhelm all enemies and get your squad out alive? #TurnBasedThursday #Gaming

We're honoured to be this week's official #TurnBasedThursday host! Fellow turn-based devs, we'd love to see your project in the replies. Remember to add the hashtag for visibility! Adventurers, be sure to 💬comment, ❤️like, and 🔁retweet all of the fantastic games below!

I had a STACKED crew in @spritewrench.com's Sunken Stones. Thought I couldn't lose. Then I got cursed during the final boss which gave all the enemies extra health. Next turn I managed to defeat the boss and wipe all the enemies except one weak-ass grunt with only 1-hp left. AHHH! Anyway, great game

"For the Halloweenies out there, Spooky Express has pulled into the station at just the right moment. The delightful new puzzle game is a perfect fit for the season with its cute ghouls and goblins." Thanks for the excellent review, @polygon.com ! www.polygon.com/spooky-expre...

It's time!!! Independent Games Festival judging is wrapping up and thus comes my list of IGF Games I Want To Talk About for the year! As usual, I'll threadpost this later (maybe tomorrow) but people willing to click on a link can read it in full right now on my blog! auratriolo.com/blog/2025/11...

The Arcane Eats demo is available RIGHT NOW, fresh out of the oven and piping hot! 🔥 Serving crisp & crunchy card play, tossed in roguelike spices, with a heaping side of culinary humor - enough to whet the appetite for the feast to come! Take a bite & wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2640090

Hey #WishlistWednesday Working on a detective game where you solve a mystery by interrogating Duppy (Caribbean Ghosts/Spirits) If this sounds like your vibe. Check out the store page! store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...

Specifically looking for advice on how best to donate any funds gathered in a transparent and accountable way. Currently it's looking like the following: Itch > Payoneer > Local Holding Account > GoJ Support Account Which feels ... less than ideal. Any advice would helpful!

Straight up just sucked out her soul to be able to play a lil music 😂 Hornet is the best. #Silksong is the 🐐 👉🏽 twitch.tv/grahamoflegend

[PLEASE RT] If you worked on an aid bundle on itch.io could you please reply? @spritewrench.com and I are hopefully going to start working on one for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa! (Also if you're interested in adding your game, reply as well!)

Hi Everyone, I'm hosting the Jamaica Disaster Relief jam on itchio and its currently open to submissions until November 16th. itch.io/jam/disaster... All Games and Ttrpgs are welcome ^_^ The bundle will be supporting the Support Jamaica Official Disaster Relief #JamReliefBundle #charity

Hi. I've been trying but I can't come up with a good thing to write here because the thing I wrote in this steam post took most of my energy.

I finally got a champion in He is Coming! Look at my boy!

We rise and give thanks.

A good article. I wish there were more articles about game design inc. the nitty gritty.

World Central Kitchen is mobilizing to Jamaica, please consider donating

Honestly the idea you can spring a leak just, irritates me, Like they're a fall crop, how complicated is th-

The cognitive dissonance: ⭐Grinding away at client work on a Sunday ⭐Prepping for an glut of post-hurricane admin work for Monday ⭐Understanding that the entire western half of your country won't be back to normal for Months/Years if ever.

Hey #ScreenShotSaturday Help Tashia crack the case! store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...

Today kicks off the #DINowrimo event in The Discord for Interactive Narrative. The goal is to create a work of 50k words or 30 minutes of playtime. Participants only have one month to do it. Wish them luck! This year, we have some amazing prizes for winners. Thanks so much to our generous donors! 💫

Get ready to game with us! 🎮 We’re kicking off our first game,, "24 Killers," by Happy Shabby Games! If you love nostalgia, unhinged vibes and life sims, you’ll fit right in. Then, each month, we’ll meet at exclusive Clubhouses across the world to connect and make new friends.

And the scammers are out and about. do NOT donate to ANY of the websites listed in the release below.

Spotted @shaunvids.bsky.social on video

STREAM ALERT! Thanks to the awesome folks at DLsite, I'll be hosting a special Halloween Stream of Club Suicide!! Come thru October 31st at 12PM ET/ 9AM PT for a live playthrough of the game! (There will also be an extra surprise, so don't miss the stream) www.twitch.tv/blerdyotome

Happy Halloween! All aboard the Spooky Express! 🚂 All the passengers are just dying to ride... spooky.express

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday 🙇‍♂️ This is Star Spark, a game about a roguelite fighting tournament. It's got 👊 Fast, tactical, turn-based combat 🎮 Real-time combo inputs 🛠️ Skill customization 🥋 10 fighters Steam ➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/3639950 #GameDev #Gaming #IndieGames #IndieDev

Please donate. The people of Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas need you.

A few additional ways to support our friends and "cousins" in the Caribbean via additional orgs, for this week and on the road to recovery. . This is ALSO a good time to support game creators from the Carribbean. Show them some love. Names in 🧵. Share ppl you know below too Images via Walkgood IG

Our hearts go out to all those effected by Hurricane Melissa. If you're able, please consider donating through the Government of Jamaica directly or reputable non-profits providing aid to the many people who are and continue to be effected.

As we rebuild post Hurricane Melissa - Jamaica could really use your help. If you're able, please, PLEASE donate to the GoJ's support fund: supportjamaica.gov.jm

We are excited to host this week's official #TurnBasedThursday thread! #gamedevs & #indiedevs— drop your turn-based beauties below and don't forget to use the hashtag! #turnbased game fans —❤️,💬 and 🔁these amazing projects.🙏 Let’s make the algorithm take its turn too. 😎 #indiegamedev

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As we rebuild post Hurricane Melissa - Jamaica could really use your help. If you're able, please, PLEASE donate to the GoJ's support fund: supportjamaica.gov.jm

The storm has passed and we seem to have suffered minimal damage in Kingston. Getting updates that family in St.Elizabeth are safe but the area took a beating. We give thanks 🙏🏽 #HurricaneMelissa

Announcing the line-up for ThinkyCon 2025! 🎉 Tune in for 3 days of amazing talks from the makers of your favorite puzzly games! thinkygames.com/even...

Come check out my talk on Donald Judd’s 1964 art essay “Specific Objects” and what it means to me, titled “What Donald Judd's 1964 Art Essay ’Specific Objects‘ Means To Me”