Game development is hard, making it a business even harder, but both pale in comparison to keeping your glasses fingerprint free. That is an unsolvable problem. 🤓 #solodev #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

Mountain biking in the highlands. Good for the heart, mind and creative juices. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #solodev

Struggled for months to come up with a good idea for my second game. A few days in the Highlands with the family and boom, I've come up with probably my best idea yet. Collecting my thoughts now but pretty happy. Fresh air is good for the mind. #solodev #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev

In Braemar for two weeks. Fortunate to have a family cottage here. Every year we spend at least two weeks in the Highlands. This place recharges the batteries and gets the creative juices flowing. That's my boy. I can only dream of having long curly locks. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

#Solodev life: You are the artist, programmer, designer, tester, marketer, and therapist (mostly to yourself). Some days you feel like a renaissance master. Other days you feel like you're drowning in your own ambition. But it's your beautiful mess. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

The brutal truth: I know consistency is everything. I preach it. I believe in it completely. And I still fail at it regularly. The gap between knowing and doing is where most indie dreams go to die. Bridging that gap daily. #indiedev #gamedev

I made it, now I need to find you lovely game developers and artists to follow! #gamedev #indiedev #gameDevelopment #indiegamedev #devlog #unrealengine #solodev

Second indie game project and I'm still learning the same lesson: consistency isn't about being a machine. It's about being human and showing up anyway. Even when your code is messy and your motivation is MIA. #indiedev #gamedev

#gamedev on hard days: Open your project. Change one variable. Tweak one color. Fix one typo. Close it. That's enough. Momentum isn't built with grand gestures - it's built with tiny, consistent actions. Tomorrow you might code for hours, but today you just stayed connected. #indiedev #indiegame

Productivity gurus: 'Eliminate all distractions!' Me, a human with bills: gets distracted by paying the mortgage. Sometimes life isn't the enemy of your creative work—it's literally the thing keeping you alive long enough to finish it. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

The beauty of being a #solodev is that your game is pure you—no compromises, no committee decisions, no diluted vision. The terror of being a solo dev is that your game is pure you. What if your vision isn't good enough? What if it is? Both thoughts keep me awake. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

Watching other devs post daily progress while I'm over here celebrating that I opened my IDE twice this week. Comparison is the thief of joy, but inconsistency is the thief of progress. #indiedev #gamedev

The scariest competitors aren't the ones with perfect code or stunning art. They're the ones who've been quietly working on their craft for 1,000 days straight. You can't sprint past someone who never stops walking. Consistency compounds like interest. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

#Solodev paradox: You have complete creative freedom but no one to bounce ideas off. You can change anything instantly but second-guess every decision. You're the boss and the employee, the critic and the creator. It's lonely and liberating at the same time. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

#gamedev limbo: That moment when you open your project and just... stare. The code works, the art exists, but you've lost the thread of what you're actually making. Sometimes the hardest bug to fix is losing sight of your own vision. Time to step back and remember the "why." #indiedev #solodev

Motivation has been pretty difficult of late. However, when your son makes you a #fathersday card based on the game you have on #steam, it kind of helps. #fathersday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #spacerockarmageddon - store.steampowered.com/app/2658560/...

Not a #indiedev / #gamedev post but as a #softdev, I’ve done a lot of work for the private and public sector. Our governments, national, devolved and local use Microsoft products and cloud services. Is this going to be a security issue in the near future? Is #datasovereignty the next big project?

Over the years, I’ve learnt that techs revolving door means a #softdev is constantly retraining whilst creating wealth for others. The endless cycle of learning and obsolescence seems like a poor investment. That’s why I’m investing in my own thing now. #indiedev #gamedev

Decision-making as a solo #gamedev feels like a constant battle. Each choice is a struggle between doubt and determination. I’m constantly fighting through uncertainty to keep my game moving forward. #indiedev definitely sharpens your intentional thinking.

Stephen Covey’s concept of focusing on your circle of influence rather than your circle of concern is incredibly useful at this point in human history. We can influence our #indiedev / #gamedev projects. That other stuff… Well it’s definitely concerning.

Currently, my latest #indiedev game is nothing more than a bunch of white objects on a grey canvas. However, over the last week, things have started to take shape. But at the same time, I feel like the arse could fall out of the project at any given moment. #gamedev is psychological warfare.

Last week, I used the pomodoro technique to achieve ten hours of focused work. It isn’t a lot but the game moved leaps and bounds. Time and progress are loosely correlated. #indiedev #gamedev

This is Dr Lorraine Collins, she got a mention in my last game, however since then, I’ve developed her story and she’ll have a recurring role in the dystopian, techno-feudalist future that my games are set in. #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev

J.D. Vance. What an absolute wanker. If he’s still in Europe, put him on a plane, and remotely fly that plane into the Gulf of America.

As a #solodev, your true asset is your creativity and unique vision. Investing in your craft means building a personal brand, creating IP, and developing skills that compound over time. Unlike corporate dev, where you're just a cog, your indie path lets you own your potential. #indiedev #gamedev

#Indiedev / #gamedev time is short when you work full time as a #softdev. Here’s how I make the best of my time. 1) Use a game engine, 2) keep the project small, 3) Pomodoro sessions. We all have to find our own way but this works for me. #indiegamedeveloper

This report demonstrates how I do #indiedev / #gamedev whilst working fulltime as a #softdev. It's not sexy but it moves the needle forward every day. I try to do at least one focused #pomodoro session a day. There were a couple of non-days but consistency is hard.

Is #indiedev / #gamedev worth pursuing now? Same could be said for #softdev overall. Much of my hard-earned #softdev skill set is now obsolete. Surely, its better to focus on areas with compounding returns over time. (1/1)

Every time a certain billionaire commits some heinous act, there’s an influx of new #Bluesky users which results in an influx of new followers for existing accounts. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has noticed this phenomenon.

My objective is to make many small games that exist in one universe. I’m not sure if that approach is sensible but the idea of world building through many games is enticing. #indiedev #gamedev

Consistently chip away at your game daily. Set small, achievable goals. Track progress meticulously. Prioritize steady momentum over perfection. Break complex tasks into manageable chunks. Commit to regular, predictable development time. #indiegamedeveloper

Free, lightweight engine ideal for solo devs. Robust 2D/3D tools, powerful built-in features, intuitive interface, zero licensing costs, and vibrant open-source community make #godot a game development powerhouse. I’m glad I chose it as my engine of choice. #indiedev #gamedev

Limited time, energy drain from day job, mental exhaustion, lack of consistent focus, financial pressure to earn vs. create, sporadic motivation, and constant context-switching between work and #gamedev makes #indiedev incredibly challenging. But, you do it anyway.

I’ve been doing this really stupid thing in #godot where I treat the _Ready method like a constructor and assume its created on instantiation. It isn’t. It's called when the node enters the scene tree. On a positive note, I’ve solved that annoying feckin !is_inside_tree() error. #indiedev #gamedev

Three tax payments in a row. Corporation tax in November, VAT in December and Personal Income Tax in January. Winter sucks! None of this has anything to do with #indiedev or #gamedev. This is just part of my boring life as a contract Software Developer.

A lot of talk about Bioware today. I know very little about the subsidiary. I’ve heard of some, but never played any of their games. My shameful ignorance aside, it sounds like another shit story in a long list of shit stories. #gamedev, #indiedev and dev in general are shit right now.

Some useful rules for the #solodev side questing an #indiegame 1. Keep it simple stupid. 2. Be consistent. 3. Focus on what you can control. 4. Always avoid toxicity. Number 4, is more important than you might initially think.

From a #gamedev perspective, social media is a way to engage with like minded people and share your current project. For me, YouTube is the platform of choice. However, Bluesky content is easier to produce and engagement/growth is better. I took a break from YouTube. Keep meaning to come back but…

In #gamedev, a playable prototype beats perfect code. Focus on core mechanics, player experience, and fun. Shipping an imperfect but engaging game matters more than endless refactoring. Iterate quickly, get player feedback, and evolve. As a #solodev I struggle with this but I try. #indiegame

Each day you show up to code is a victory. While big coding sprints can burn you out, steady progress keeps your project alive and your skills sharp. Consistency turns overwhelming projects into manageable steps. It’s hard but I believe this is the way. #indiegamedeveloper #indiegame #solodev

Will keep saying this: Consistency is a #solodev superpower. It builds momentum, maintains code familiarity and keeps your creative engine running. Even 30 minutes a day compounds. Your game grows brick by brick. Stay steady, stay strong. #indiegamedeveloper #indiegame #gamedev

Working as a #solodev means every line of code, every pixel, and every sound is your creation. Having total control is thrilling but exhausting - you carry the whole project's weight. But, seeing your vision slowly become real feels pretty damned good. #indiegamedeveloper #indiegame #gamedev

Feeling like an impostor just means you're pushing your boundaries. Those doubts? They're proof you're growing. Next time that voice says "you don't belong," remember: real frauds don't worry about being frauds. Own your journey and keep showing up. #indiegamedeveloper #solodev #gamedev #indiegame

Every bug you solve makes you a stronger coder. When you finally crack that stubborn problem, the satisfaction is unmatched. #solodev is a journey of constant growth - each challenge you overcome is building your unique creative vision. Keep going. #indiegamedeveloper #gamedev #indiegame

Needed time away from the editor yesterday. Spent the evening watching my son do his skiing lessons. I tell him that you have to keep turning up to be good at anything. He hates when I say it, but he listens, and one day he’ll preach it. #indiegamedeveloper #indiegame #gamedev #solodev

Not getting outside as much as I ought to these days. Decided today was the day to fix that problem. Felt better for it too. Sometimes you have to close the editor and get some fresh air. #devgoesoutside #indiegamedeveloper #solodev #gamedev #aberdeenshirewalks

For me, pre-production is prototyping game mechanics. I don’t have enough #indiegame experience to know what makes a good game. At this stage, my “clean this later” and quick fixes are piling up and I don’t really know if I have a game. It’s a tough stage. #indiegamedeveloper #solodev #gamedev

On a positive note, starting from today, you can go offline for four years. Think of the attention benefits. This is the perfect time to dive deep into your #indiegame project. You might even finish your dream game before the apocalypse. Stay positive. #indiegamedeveloper #gamedev #solodev

Yes!

So close to evil