🟡WINNIE'S HOLE is OUT NOW on Steam🟡 A weird new dark comedy roguelike from the creators of Ring of Pain! 🦠Play as a virus in the body and mind of Winnie 👁️Explore cellular worlds 💪Mutate and evolve for combo-driven combat 🐰Meet new friends and foes Buy now: store.steampowered.com/app/2319730/...

Currently sitting in Very Positive ! 😎

it's out now!!! store.steampowered.com/app/3811020/... #BLASTERMANCER

It’s finally time to… Unleash the ✦⁺₊✩GIRL POWER✩⁺₊✦ Don’t Stop, Girlypop! is officially OUT NOW!!!! You better be ready, because this sh❤t is serious 👇 https://bit.ly/45CRvme

The thriving Australian video game scene has over 150 projects in active development. So we compiled them all into one handy resource. Join us in celebrating amazing Aussie projects and take a look at the 150+ Aussie games of 2026 and Beyond! Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/features/202...

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We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase! Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝 More details soon! 🚶storyrich.games

"I do not feel safe in the country": international developers are skipping GDC because of Trump's border chaos: aftermath.site/i-do-not-feel-...

ahead of the launch of winnie's hole i chatted to @sboxle.bsky.social about the game and how it all came together 🐻

"Civil war is not the worst thing that can happen." This is a deeply sobering thought.

There's been a lot of Discourse around international events lately, & I'm curious as I'm hearing so many different takes from different people. What events ARE you considering attending if you're an indie dev or indie publishers for the first half of 2026? vote.easypolls.net/6972e6d36e70...

Update on 💥PRO JANK FOOTY!💥 @louieroots.bsky.social has been hard at work, tinkering away on our arcade cabs in the lead up to #steamnextfest and launch later in the year!! Thanks Louie ❤️ www.instagram.com/reel/DT12X7H...

We have woken up our little wombat to do some minor quality of life updates for Paperbark! 🐨🍃 Update includes: 🍏 Now runs on MacOS and Apple Silicon 🐔 Nerfed the cockies 👾 Fixed FPS on High-Res We've also popped the game on sale! More info here: store.steampowered.com/app/916900/P...

When I grow up, I’m going to Bovine University

In 2003, Wikipedia held a logo design contest. Here are four of the finalists:

An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input. Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026 Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...

Wishlist Crabmeat on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3671850/...

😱😱😱 Today is a HUGE day for Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar as we reveal BRAND NEW ART! Created by Tom Williams, this new key art will see us through launch and beyond 🚀 But why the switch? 🧵1/4

well worth your time!

QFT!

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We're not subtle with all our sassy skeeting about it, but it's probably time for a persistent, official statement about our stance on AI. TL;DR: we know what we're talking about. GenAI is harming creatives. There will be no AI features in Yarn Spinner. yarnspinner.dev/blog/why-we-...

We're #hiring a bunch of roles in 2026, including Engineers! Come work with the lovely legends at @gravitywell.games We are: 🔥Making rad new IP ❤️An empathetic AAA Team 💸Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term Interested? Please apply! gravitywell.games #gamedev #gamedevjobs

General reminder I have a game on the Playdate if you would like to buy my game on your Playdate play.date/games/brenda...

Tis the season for avocado 🎶

Great write up Tom.

Adjacent to this (but only my mind)- make sure composer agreements that permit the composer to distribute OST can do so subject to mutual agreement as to timing (and the release requirements of the game).

welp. I am sure that in this case the push to maximise shareholder value will lead to a better app.

· · ─ ·✶· ─ · ·RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT· · ─ ·✶· ─ · · Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café JANUARY 12th 🗓️🖋️ 🛋️🪴 Decorate your dream café, Bake & Brew to the beat! 🍩☕️ Meet the cutest customers 🦔🐣 Wishlist NOW! ⇣

The Cozy Caravan soundtrack is coming out on the 8th (along with the full release of the game)! It will be available on Steam and Bandcamp for purchase, but if you're keen to stream it, you can pre-save it here: ditto.fm/cozy-caravan...

How back at work feels

Only 24 hours left to go for the Steam Winter Sale... don't forget to pick up a copy of Go-Go Town! for 25% off if you haven't already! store.steampowered.com/app/2195120/...

ALT: GAMES applications close in one week (midnight 11 Jan) if you want to apply do it now or you’ll forget and be so mad at yourself

Happy New Year friends! A quick reminder that I'm going to be running THREE pitch workshops for NSW Game Developers this year, and they're absolutely FREE. Details below:

bit of a shot in the dark but i'd love to connect with UX designers and researchers on bluesky. especially in the gaming industry. i'm looking into transitioning into the field in the new year but i have anxiety and need advice! hoping the bluesky community does its thing and helps a girl out

The Indie Brew is doing a lovely monthly digital Demo Disk! I have played more demos than full games this year, and I appreciate any opportunity to play more! Go subscribe to their demo-disk-mailing-list, that you too might be blessed by tasty tidbits of new and upcoming indie games!

get #DryftCityKyngs 50% off at store.steampowered.com/app/2136770/... and whipe the smyrk off this punk's smug face!!!! #SteamWinterSale

Elite disguise work 🥸

Hello everyone! Just want to remind you that the deadline for BitSummit submissions is December 31st (submission fee: ¥2750). Late entries are open until January 16, 2026 (¥5500). Looking forward to seeing your games! For more information visit bitsummit.org.

Me n the old boy at the cricket. Magical day.

I chatted to @theretrohour.com last week about point 'n clicks new and old and a bunch of other stuff! Check it out here- youtu.be/URS8SAh5wV4?...

Adelaide buildings are dope af

Important reminder that Screen Australia's Games Production Fund opened yesterday and will be accepting applications up until 5pm AEDT, Thursday 5 March 2026. Apply here: www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-... Read below for more....

This is so incredible!

Please go donate blood! I’m now looking at where I can go do it locally in sutho 🩸

you should all play more indie games made by 1 to 4 gay people in their bedrooms

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12... Yeah I love Clair Obscur, here’s what I wrote about it 👍

You have no idea how long I've been waiting to tell u. Don't Stop, Girlypop! releases ✦⁺₊✩☽⋆𝓙𝓪𝓷𝓾𝓪𝓻𝔂 29 2026 ⋆☾✩⁺₊✦ See the reveal here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bEz...

so nbd but………. DOGPILE IS RELEASING IN 2025!!!!!!! 🔥 youtu.be/3nypRrTHPCE?...