I'm happy that Without a Dawn sales have picked up a little bit! At this rate, it should break even sometime next year, and maybe even turn some profit. This is significant for such a niche love project. Thank you all for your incredible support! 💚 #gamedev #indiegames

I also speak with the creators of The Mortuary Assistant, Amnesia, Crow Country, Distraint, Sniper Killer and DreadXP about the state of modern horror games, and bring you the complete, 13-year-long story of Routine.

Animating characters is so difficult. My walk cycle looks pretty good in the editor, but when I move in a game, it appears that my character is leaning back slightly. Massive respect for all artists who do it so well. 🙇 Anyhow, after spending countless hours, I figured out how to fix it. 😆 #gamedev

Without a Dawn is being localized to a few more languages by some fantastic volunteers (thanks!), I'm pretty excited! Anyhow, I'd very, very much love to add Ukrainian, and I'm looking for either a volunteer or a reasonably priced professional to localize. Anyone? 😀 #gamedev

By the way, Afterdream is currently 50% off on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1995880/... It takes place in the DISTRAINT universe and deserves so much more love and players. 💚💗 #steam #indiegame #horrorgame

I've been trying to find my next project, but man, it isn't easy because I'm constantly evaluating if the idea has any potential at all. I refuse to sell myself out, but I need to find something I want to create that has at least some sales potential. It's difficult!😫 #gamedev

#madewithfusion developer Jesse Makkonen 10 yrs ago released Distraint, a psychological horror game. With over 7,287 reviews it has proven to be a excellent example of a #horror game made with CT's tools much like the venerated #FNaF series. Article: www.patreon.com/posts/madewi...

Happy 10th birthday, DISTRAINT! 🥰🥳🎈 I can't believe it's already ten years. I've some news, too: DISTRAINT is making a comeback to Android and iOS soon with its best version...! 👀 More info about this soon! #distraint #android #ios #indiegames

I'm thinking about getting Without a Dawn localized to a few more languages, but I'm torn if I should pursue fan localizations (sort of my original plan) or empty my pockets for professional localizations. 😅 I'd very much love to include Japanese, it would be a good fit for sure! #gamedev

If you enjoy dark, meaningful, and artistic games, there's a good chance you'd enjoy my visual novel, Without a Dawn: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... It was such a heavy game to develop, but I'm proud of how it turned out. Your support is appreciated. Thank you! 💚 #steam #horror #gamedev

Halloween is fast approaching, and I'd love some more eyes for Without a Dawn. Yesterday, Jacob Geller talked about my game, which was an incredible feat! I feel some momentum building. Press, influencers, if you're into odd indie horror games, let me know! ☺️ #indiegames #horror #gaming

Three indie games, three different takes on a digital nightmare. While Proximate, Without a Dawn, and Dead Letter Dept. differ in their approaches, the takeaway is the same: our very perception of the world has been warped by systems outside our control. youtu.be/0zxQ9YAzy00

Have you heard of my games? ☺️ I create dark, story-driven games that mean something. The Steam Autumn sale might be over, but sales continue! 🔥 store.steampowered.com/bundle/20202... #Steam #indiegame #gamedev

Three of my games appearing on this list, pretty neat! 🤩 "Top 250 best Steam games currently on sale, according to gamer reviews." steam250.com/discounts DISTRAINT 2, DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, and Without a Dawn. #steam #indiegame #gamedev

Without a Dawn is a short, single-sitting psychological visual horror novel. It's brutal, delicate, and a mature look into mental health issues, unlike anything I've ever played. I feel it deserves more love: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you! 💛💚 #Steam #visualnovel #horror

All my games are participating in the Steam Autumn Sale. If you're into atmospheric, story-driven games, check these out: store.steampowered.com/developer/je... Thank you for your support! 💛 #SteamAutumnsale2025 #indiegames #steamsale

My latest game, Without a Dawn, is participating in Steam Autumn Sale: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... It's a single sitting, psychological visual horror novel featuring unique pseudo-ascii art. 😊 #steam #visualnovel #gamedev

Thank you @debugmag.com for covering Without a Dawn in your issue #11: www.teamdebug.com/issue/11 🥰 #visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame

DISTRAINTのpriceの絵

In a single hour, Without a Dawn engrosses players into a world of introspective surrealism, all while thoughtfully utilizing genre tropes to navigate difficult mental health conversations —a feat some games, ten times its length, never manage to accomplish. Without a doubt, one of the year's best.

For this week's Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social must decipher the surreal world of psychological horror visual novel Without a Dawn! 🍎 apple.co/4g1cNOn 🟢 bit.ly/41WVE2q @bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @jessemakkonen.com

I released my psychological visual horror novel around three months ago. If you're not feeling depressed enough with the world events, this oughta help! 😂 store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Jokes aside, Without a Dawn could use more eyes! 💚 #visualnovel #horrorgame #gamedev #indiegame

My one-sitting psychological visual horror novel, Without a Dawn, is currently 25% off on Steam. This is my darkest and most meaningful game, oozing atmosphere and meaning: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💚💛 #gamedev #steam #indiegame #visualnovel #screenshotsaturday

If a solo developer stops creating games and wants to exit the industry, where can they sell their games/IPs? Asking for a friend. 😆 #gamedev #indiedev

I've no idea what I'm going to do next. Narrative 2D horror games aren't too hot, so it's clear I need to create something different. Market study, chasing trends...? Eww, but maybe it's needed. Maybe it's possible to find something I want to create that also has sales potential. 😵‍💫 #gamedev

Without a Dawn is a psychological horror visual novel that asks players to decipher the blurred line between reality & fiction. Evocative & personal writing drives this introspective tale that is atmospherically told via an unsettling visual style & eerie sound design. #HorrorSky @jessemakkonen.com

I just released PAGER on Steam! It's a 1-bit Severance-like horror game. Please RT & leave a review. It really helps 🤍 Thank you! :)

A little quote from the DualSHOCKERS article: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... If you're into psychological horror! 🖤 #horror #indiegames #steam

@jessemakkonen.com the art and sound design on Without a Dawn is incredible. The game is beautiful and resonated my experiences of insomnia and anxiety. I was hooked. Thanks @dannyodwyer.bsky.social for the recommendation on NoClip Crewcast @noclipvideo.bsky.social

Without a Dawn mentioned! 💚 www.dualshockers.com/best-games-w... #indiegame #steam #gamedev

☕️CAFÉ CLOSED☕️ Without A Dawn is a fantastic game! Thanks @jessemakkonen.com for making it! Go check it out y'all. I'll be back next week. Have a good weekend! #blackskygamers #blackvtuber

Set up a green screen, ask your wife to model, take photos, remove the background, resize and posterize, tweak the pixels by hand, cut to layers, animate, scale up during runtime, apply a texture, profit? 😁 store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... #gamedev #indiedev

@ign.com Would you be interested in covering my visual horror novel? It's around 40-50 minutes, features a highly unique art style, and is a mature and delicate look into mental health issues. Reviews are stunning, and I feel Without a Dawn deserves more attention. Thank you for considering! ☺️

A new truth has emerged, I played @jessemakkonen.com's Without a Dawn and it's the most intense game I've covered on the channel, hands down. Please, hands down.

I just noticed that Without a Dawn has now over 200 reviews on Steam! Thank you so much for buying, playing, and reviewing!🥳 #visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame #steam

Played "Without a Dawn" by @jessemakkonen.com and felt compelled to write a review. It made me very uncomfortable, but in all the right ways. Read the full review here: www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/without...

I self-published Without a Dawn in May. I made zero compromises, and I couldn't be happier how it turned out: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💛💚 Unfortunately, I've had very little luck with exposure, including the gaming press. 😩 #visualnovel #gamedev #steam

Tomorrow evening I'm doing a one off stream playing Without A Dawn! A game that looks quite intriguing. It's by an independent Finish developer @jessemakkonen.com and you can currently play it on PC. See you tomorrow at 730 UK time to explore this dark and artful horror Twitch.tv/midessie

The very talented solo #gamedev Jesse Makkonen is trying to figure out whether people would be interested in another entry of his highly acclaimed #DISTRAINT series of games. Sure enough, we jumped in and created a public petition :D www.petitions.com/signatures/w... DISTRAINT 3 lezzgooooo #IndieDev

Someone start a petition for DISTRAINT 3, and if it gets enough attention, it shall be my next game! 😎 #distraint

I love Without a Dawn, but sold only 13 units yesterday while it's discounted. Even my 10 year old DISTRAINT is generating more revenue while on sale, yet alone DISTRAINT 2. 😵‍💫😅 #gamedev #indiegame

Hey guys! Without a Dawn is 20% off on Steam. It's a thought-provoking study of the human psyche. Reviews are awesome, but unfortunately, sales aren't too good: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Consider checking it out, thanks! ☺️ #visualnovel #gamedev #indiegame

Just finished Without a Dawn by @jessemakkonen.com . I haven't felt chills from games in a while. What a thoughtfully created story. Quite immersive. Although the game is on the short end, the immense visceral experience is definitely worth it. Highly recommend if you seek quality time.

Steam Summer Sale is over, but my games are still discounted on Steam, including Without a Dawn: store.steampowered.com/developer/je... Thanks for checking them out! 😊 #indiegame #steam #gaming

I've released Without a Dawn trading cards on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 🥳🔥 #Steam #visualnovel #gamedev #indiegame

Without a Dawn, a very dark and mature tale of the human psyche, is currently 96% positive on Steam and is a part of the Steam Summer Sale: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💚💛 #visualnovel #gamedev #indiegame #steam

The gas mask figure: Symbol of societal pressure, personal guilt, or something else? What do you see? #symbolism #indiegames #gamingdiscussion @jessemakkonen.com #withoutadawn #indiehorror #mentalhealth Listen to our thoughts: Apple: bit.ly/40dw3kX Spotify: bit.ly/43TOUE8

Some of the recent Without a Dawn reviews. I couldn't be happier! Thank you for all the kindness and support! ☺️ store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... #visualnovel #gamedev #indiegame

I released Without a Dawn last month. I'm proud how it turned out, and grateful for all the awesome reviews: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💚💛 #visualnovel #steam #SteamSummerSale #indiegame

If you're looking for Steam Deck-verified hidden gems, look no further! 😎 store.steampowered.com/developer/je... #SteamSummerSale #Steam #SteamDeals #steamdeck