So I finally started playing Outer Wilds. Wow, even the title screen is amazing! Love the twangy guitar soundtrack over a small planet’s campfire 🎸 (why is there no acoustic guitar emoji??)

Hi #screenshotsaturday! This week, I released the OST for my 🤏 bite-sized #metroidvania, links below. And now, you can pet the snail! @canyoupetthedog.com @canyoupet.bsky.social ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #SteamDeck ✅ #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai

Hi #wishlistwednesday! Today, I've release the first major update (1.1) of my 🤏 bite-sized #metroidvania You can now pet the snail! 🐌 With luck, you may even get a reward ♥️ ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su @canyoupetthedog.com #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai #SteamDeck

Hi #screenshotsaturday! I'm super stoked to announce that Microvania is now verified on #steamdeck! It's a great fit, as the game was designed as if it was on a retro handheld 🎮 ✅ store.steampowered.com/verified/311... #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai

"...there's nothing WRONG with the size of your average unlocking world platformer; exploring huge maps for dozens of hours has been a part of the formula for longer than we've been calling them metroidvanias! However, if you play more than 2 of these a year I think you've noticed some patterns..."

Yesterday, I released my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania on Steam ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su ♥️ to all who's bought/wishlist/reviewed the game. Your support means a lot! 🙇 For #screenshotsaturday, here's the game getting into the Guru's B Tier 😅 #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai

🎉 My 🤏 bite-sized metroidvania is OUT NOW! 🎉 Play it now! ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su I strived making short but densely packed game. Please enjoy! 🙇 If you play, please give it a reviewing! 🙏 The first 10 REALLY count! #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai

Hi #wishlistwednesday! My bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania will be out in 2 days! 🎉 I'm both nervous and excited 😆 WL 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su Wanna help this #solodev? You can post a review on release day (getting to first 10 REALLY helps 💪) #unity #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #gamedev

🥳🎉 Microvania is coming to Steam, Oct 23rd! 🎉🥳 It's a bite-sized #metroidvania. 🤏 Doesn't waste your time. ⏩ Fully handcrafted in every aspect! 💪 #noai Please Wishlist and support #indiegamedev! 🙇 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #screenshotsaturday #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity

🎉 My game is releasing on Oct 23rd! 🥳 Microvania is a bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania where you get lost, find upgrades, hidden secrets, and fight bosses! Available on PC/Mac, and (🤞) also #steamdeck! WL 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #wishlistwednesday #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity

Hi #screenshotsaturday! Here's the Lexicon. It's in the Pause screen, and can show up on the title screen after a short time. I borrowed this idea from Zelda 1, where the title screen eventually shows all the items, hinting at their uses. tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #metroidvania #indiegamedev #pixelart

A special #wishlistwednesday, my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania is releasing on Oct 24th! (or 23rd if you're +GMT 😉). It's also the final week of #MIGW25, so don't forget to check out all the great Aussie-made games there! 👉 tinyurl.com/yjec6mnd WL Microvania 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #indiegamedev

It's #screenshotsaturday! I'm quite pleased I could still fit in some accessibility features in my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania. And of course, MIGW is happening and Microvania part of the Steam Event as well: tinyurl.com/yjec6mnd WL: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #MIGW25 #indiegamedev #pixelart

I’m proud to announce my bite-sized #metroidvania will be participating in the Melbourne International Games Week! #MIGW25 It’s an honour to be a part of such wonderful games this year! 🙇 #wishlistwednesday 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #indiegamedev #pixelart

Not a #screenshotsaturday but I am very honoured to be in the Game Devs of Color Expo 2025! 🙇 Please check out all the amazing games by amazing people! Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexp... Watch Parties: www.gamedevsofcolor.org/watch-parties GDoC: bsky.app/profile/gdoc... #indiegamedev

✨ My byte-sized 🤏 metroidvania just hit 2000 wishlists! Thank you so so much! I hope to make a game worthy of your wishes 🙇 Sorry I've super quiet lately, been working hard on it. I'll post an update soon, including beta test access 💪 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

The tiniest modern metroidvania you’ve ever seen is coming to Nintendo Switch! Microvania will arrive on the console in late 2025! Just premiered in Frosty Games Fest, watch the trailer:

Frosty Games Fest is THIS WEEKEND! 🍦 To help with the pain of timezones, we've got a handy guide: 🇳🇿 NZST 11AM June 8 🇦🇺 AEST 9AM June 8 🇯🇵 JST 8AM June 8 🇦🇺 AWST 7AM June 8 🇺🇸 PDT 4PM June 7 We've got a massive show featuring some incredible games made in Australia and NZ. Don't miss it! 💙

Delighted to announce that Frosty is joining the official Summer Game Fest showcase lineup! ☀️🍦 Mark your calendars for a jam packed weekend of games 🗓️

While not a #screenshotsaturday, I'm excited to announce Microvania is in @frostygamesfest.com!🍦 🙇 I am humbled to be included with such amazing AU & NZ talent 🦘🥝 ⏰ 👉 tinyurl.com/2seurzax Wishlist tinyurl.com/pac9j3su Demo tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

Hi #wishlistwednesday! Inching ever so close to releasing my tiny 🤏 #metroidvania! Nothing I can show today - but I did just update the Demo to include some recent QoL additions and fixes 🥳. ▶️ Play the Demo: tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc 🙏 And Wishlist here: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #indiegamedev #pixelart

CanDev is now on Blueksy - please follow and share We'll try to share posts from Canberra game devs

Hi #screenshotsaturday! Quick intro to a Microvania enemy: 🦋 The Butterfly 👐 - Always in pairs 👫 - Pairs have alternating colour palettes - Each pair behaves differently 🙏 Wishlist: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su Bonus Q: Can you figure out how I chose the colours? #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

Hi Bsky! Normally, I’d have something to show for #screenshotsaturday, but unfortunately everything I’ve been working on this week is something I can’t really show off here 😩. So instead, here’s a pic of my puppy 🐶 Wishlists appreciated 😅 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #indiegamedev

Hi #screenshotsaturday! Here's an early test scene I made to show some features of Microvania. How many can you see? 🙏 Wishlist here > tinyurl.com/pac9j3su It really helps us #indiegamedev get visibility! ✨ #metroidvania #pixelart

Woo! We’re alive and so is our Steam page! store.steampowered.com/app/3498890/... Wishlist now if you are into: 🛋️ 🎮 🎮 Couch co-op 🤪 and silly vibes

Hi #wishlistwednesday! Development on the bite-sized 🤏 Microvania is progressing rapidly 💪, as we're heading into the final production phase! If you haven't yet, now's a great time to Wishlist the game, it really helps visibility 🙏 ❤️ ✨ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su ✨ #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

Hi #wishlistwednesday! I'd normally wait for #screenshotsaturday, but I just coded this feature & I'm excited share! 💪 Here's an early look at some Final Boss patterns (sans Boss 😜), & a glimpse of the final area. 🙏 Wishlist Microvania > tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

Hi #screenshotsaturday! So normally I'd post something about my 🤏 bite sized #metroidvania game. But after #SteamNextFest, I've been too busy for it 😮‍💨. So instead, here's some quotes from recent reviews ❤️. I'm overwhelmed by such positive responses! 😅 Wishlist ✨ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #indiegamedev

Usually, I'd do a #ScreenshotSaturday post. But with #SteamNextFest, I've just been too busy to have anything ready 😅 However, I have been working hard 💪 & improving the game thanks to all the feedback ❤️ 🔥 Which is live now on Steam! 🔥 ▶️ tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

So my 🤏 bite-sized metroidvania demo is playable now in #SteamNextFest ▶️ tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc 🙏 If you've played it, thank you so much 🙏 ❤️ Please consider leaving a review ✍️ It really helps the game's visibility 🔍 #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #solodev #MadeWithUnity

Looking for some EXCELLENT demos to play? 💚 Here's a handy thread for you:

Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! 🎉 Let's promote your game! I’ll start by sharing one of my latest favorites. Gunboat God 💚 by @jansonrad.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/2511210/... Drop your #indiegame below 🚀 #gamedev #indiegamedev #steam #godot #ue5

It's #steamnextfest and Microvania is participating! Demo ▶️ tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc Wishlist ✨ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su Show your support for indie developers! Please share & tell your friends! #nextfest #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

It's #screenshotsaturday! Here's a video showing some new environmental elements not in the demo! Please wishlist Microvania and stream the demo during #steamnextfest! ❤️ Wishlist ✨ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su Demo ▶️ tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #indiegame #madewithunity

Microvania (the bite-sized #metroidvania 🤏) is participating in #SteamNextFest! Get lost, find upgrades and use your new abilities to access new areas! ✨ Wishlist: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su ▶️ Play the Demo: tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc #wishlistwednesday #indiegamedev #pixelart #madewithunity #indiegame

Hi #screenshotsaturday! Here's a (fake) room showing some of the hazards in Microvania. The electricity and lasers aren't in the demo, so I guess you could consider this a reveal of sorts for those 😅 Wishlist: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su Demo: tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

Hi #screenshotsaturday! This little green creature is one you will come across a few times in Microvania. They're not exactly aggressive, so I wonder if they're worth attacking... Wishlist -> tinyurl.com/pac9j3su #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

Hi Bsky! For today's #screenshotsaturday, here's a small part of the Retro Effect's evolution in Microvania. Check the ALT text in each image for details! Wishlist -> store.steampowered.com/app/3114890/... #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

Hi #screenshotsaturday! Today I'm sharing a new enemy I just created for the main game. You would have seen the purple guy in the demo - his gold cousin shoots multiple darts that will seek towards the player. Wishlist 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3114890/... #indiegamedev #pixelart #metroidvania

i dont get to shout out canberra-made games very often, but microvania is out soon and i love it. its stripping metroid back as far as it can go. 160x90 resolution, super tight controls, its great.

I've been adding more content to the full version of Microvania. Here's a quick look at a new enemy. The Hopper will randomly jump around, and can stick walls and ceilings. Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3114890/... #screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #indiegame #pixelart #metroidvania

Microvania is a small metroidvania, where you get lost, find upgrades and hidden areas, while trying to avoid aggressive (and passive!) enemies. Demo is on Steam. Full game out early 2025. Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3114890/... #wishlistwednesday #indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart

Here's one of the first tests I made for a waterfall effect in my game Microvania #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart

My some made a trailer for his youtube audience of Dino Space Station youtu.be/y9thbtFX3FI #unity2d #loveindies

It wasn't too hard, but I'm pretty happy with the results of my custom rule tile that can generate a brick-laying pattern. And TIL this is called a running bond, or stretcher bond 😅 #pixelart #gamedev #indiegames

📣 Tomorrow, this Saturday, Nov 30th! geekmarkets.com.au Join us at EPIC for CanDev at the Geek Markets and play ten Canberra-made games: 🎮 Ascending Inferno 🎮 Dino Lab Space Station 🎮 Gateworlds 🎮 Get Down II 🎮 Healed to Death 🎮 Microvania 🎮 Monster Bop 🎮 Salvage 🎲 It's All Mine 🎲 VenomSlap

Here's the one of the first tests I made for Microvania. #pixelart #animation #gamedev

i know there are cbr people on here, i saw you liking that kingsleys post the other day, def come along to this! microvania rules