Took a couple of days off normal dev work to join the Thinkycon Jam after being inspired by a couple of the talks. Made a little word game inspired by a mobile game my partner and I used to play together. elladisenchanted.itch.io/word-break #gamedev #indiedev

Unsure if cat or otter

Just finished up this prototype for Beach Chummers: a game about feeding trash to seagulls, so you can have a nice day at the beach! It's free and you can play it in your browser cheeseoncheese.itch.io/beach-chummers #godot #indiegamedev #pixelart

She is so judgy for someone who shouldn't be sitting on a computer tower

Satisfaction feedback emails for a blood test feel a little weird. Yup you successfully shoved a needle into my arm and took my blood, not sure how satisfying that process can be really.

Video games make you say the weirdest things. My partner: I'm wearing fists on my feet Me: Didn't you need those on your legs? Somehow this makes sense?

Been working on an update to the presentation of puzzles in In Boxes. Splitting the puzzles up into discrete chapters of 9 puzzles each with their own theme and look. Here's an early preview of the new level select screen and the transition between chapters. #gamedev #indiedev

Trying to find that balance between showing off each of the new cats I'm making for In Boxes vs giving away the discovery of the new cats by players in the moment is hard. Especailly since a lot of the playtest feedback I'm getting is that working the cats out is one of the most fun parts.

Is there some kind of arbitrary number of spreadsheets that you have to have created before a prototype turns into an in production game? Does it happen to be 8? And do they all have to be useful and not just 50% why did I make this in the 1st place?

Had to add a cuddle puddle. #gamedev #indiedev

You know that kind review you left for an indie game on itch? The creator read it and it meant the world to them. And they will go on to make more cool stuff because you took the time to say something positive. Being nice is cool. Keep it up.

Been doing some much needed spaghetti code fixes for the data side of In Boxes, which made it super easy to make some tools that will speed up puzzle creation. Maybe I can pretty them up a bit for some puzzle creation for players? #gamedev #indiedev

If you're in the Raleigh area definitely come check out Watchword at OCIG! This will be my first time doing a booth so should be lots of fun 😁

I've been seeing a fair bit of "you should make an incremental game" advice, so I did (well a short prototype anyway). It's about patting cats and you can play it here: elladisenchanted.itch.io/patcremental #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

If you enjoyed a game on Itch, leave a comment! Honestly, it really brightens a creator's day. And it's a big encouragement for others who may be interested in getting that game. Itch hides reviews from the game page, so I find comments more useful in the long run. Like a game? Comment away!

Yup deck name tracks

The writers this season aren’t even trying anymore

Job hunting really is like a full time job in itself huh..

👀 The trials are waiting... 👀 Watchword is officially out now!! There's a limited time 15% launch discount to celebrate 🎉🎉🎉 s.team/a/2906730 #indiegame #release #godot #roguelite #deckbuilder #gaming

In Boxes update 4 is now up on itch! 2 more cat varieties have shown up wanting boxes of their own bringing with them 8 new puzzles to solve. Full update info over at: elladisenchanted.itch.io/in-boxes/dev... And play the game here: elladisenchanted.itch.io/in-boxes #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

Didn't quite finish all I wanted to for In Boxes Update 4 in time for #screenshotsaturday. So here's an early preview of 1 of the 2 new cats! #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

🎮FEEDBACK QUEST 8 DAY 7🎮 The #indiegames don't stop in #FeedbackQuest hosted by @indiequesting.bsky.social on @itchio.bsky.social itch.io/jam/feedback... Games In 🧵⬇ Live on Twitch & YT www.twitch.tv/plabs_ youtu.be/qMmOAnzb3nI

Hey 🤗 I'm looking for people who are interested in streaming/creating content of small #indiegame demos. We're searching for #twitch or #youtube #streamers who are really into a specific niche of games and like to try out new, weird things. Reposts are welcome!

Silksong is definitely reminding me of that friend. You know the one. The one where you want to just quietly take them aside and say "Girl, can you just chill for a second so I can breathe?"

In Boxes Update 3 brings 3 new puzzles, a new cat and few bug fixes. elladisenchanted.itch.io/in-boxes #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

Update 2 for In Boxes is now up on itch.io. It adds 2 new cats, 4 new puzzles and a overhauled onboarding flow. Play it here: elladisenchanted.itch.io/in-boxes #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

No more infinite baps, but there are some visual updates!

I've programmed a few infinite for and while loops but this is definitely my 1st infinite bap loop. #gamedev #indiedev

First In Boxes update has just been uploaded, adding an early version of the Cat O Log and other QoL features that players have been suggesting. Play it over at elladisenchanted.itch.io/in-boxes #gamedev #indiedev

If you see this, quote post your cat art 😻 (not really an artist, but still happy with these little guys from In Boxes)

My *favourite category of bug definitely has to be the multiple people can make it happen but I can't reproduce it once type of bug. * read: most hated, oh please please no, just stop 😭

In Boxes lead voice actor is really getting into the spirit of the game.

Working on some In Boxes QoL updates thanks to feedback from the wonderful people taking part in #feedbackquest. Should have a new build up soon! #gamedev #solodev #screenshotsaturday

Just made the prototype of my little #cat puzzle game In Boxes available on itch.io, play it here: elladisenchanted.itch.io/in-boxes #gamedev #indiedev

🔥 FeedBackQuest, an indiegame fest on itch + game jam is now live! 46 entries already and streamers lining up games to stream. Time to try out some REALLY WACKY games. :D #gamedev

Of course you can pat the cats! #gamedev #indiedev

Completely missed how grumpy the carrot from Minute Farms is.

What is even going on with my discover feed of late, its suddenly full of AI slop and men posing in their underwear? I'm just here for cats and video games can we please go back to that bluesky?

signal-boosting the incredible Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant for videogame devs, offering: - 15k no strings - optional year of mentorship - enviable community of puzzle designers grants.draknek.org ...even if you don't qualify or need this kind of support, the page is a great and uplifting read

Super happy with Minute Farms' reception in the #gmtk jam. Enjoyment was the main metric I was focusing on and to have the game rank in the top 300 of 9600 entries feels like a big win!

We did it gang! All 150 spots have been filled! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 The best wishes to each of you in all of your endeavors 💚💜 I will be doing more of these in future with the next one dropping next week. Looking forward to doing this again! #GameDev #IndieDev

11 spots left! I'm dead set on filling this up. If you miss out on this one, I'll carry any requests that come in after it fills up over to the next pack I make.👍 #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameAudio #GameArt #GameDesign #Godot #UnrealEngine #Unity #Blender #Gaming #IndieGames

Try my GMTK2025 game jam submission Hotwire Hospital here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... #GMTKjam #godot #gamedev

GMTK Game Jam 2025 in the books! This game was a fun departure from the regular Watchword grind. Feeling renewed and inspired. If you enjoy speed typing strategems in Helldivers, or if you played Magicka back in the day definitely give Arrhythmia a try :) itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... #gamejam #gmtk

Now that I've slept and feel like a real person again here's the link to my entry for the #gmtk game jam, a rogue-like farming game on a 1 minute timer. itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...

Wrapping up the last few things on Minute Farms, my entry for the #GMTK game jam. My goal for the jam was to scope something properly and seeing as the last few hours I've just been adding extra little upgrades for the end of the loop, feels like a success! #gamedev #indiedev

Wait, who is she? Actually scoping a game jam game so the last day is just extra content and polish? Can't be me?!? (spoiler; it is me, to the surprise of... well, me)

Taking part in the GMTK game jam and making a time loop farming roguelike! #gmtk #gamedev #gamejam

Making some progress on my little side project about putting #cats in boxes. #gamedev #indiedev