Colm Larkin
@gambrinous.com
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Gamedev from Ireland. Made Guild of Dungeoneering, Cardpocalypse, and Eyes of Hellfire
pinned post!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Welcome to the Lodge!! Eyes of Hellfire, our co-op gothic horror experience is now available on Steam Early Access! If you buy a copy, up to 4 of your friends can play free via the friends pass! 🖥️https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/Eyes_of_Hellfire/
2 months ago
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joon
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Q-UP is out NOW on Steam! 1. flip a coin on the internet 2. 50% heads, 50% tails 3. flip another coin it's $8.99 ... but more importantly it's $7.99 if you already own Unfair Flips
s.team/a/3730790
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Save 10% on Q-UP on Steam
Sick of long queues, unfair matchups, and arbitrary reflex tests? Try Q-UP, the coin flipping eSport. It's one part clicker, one part multiplayer strategy game, one part demented capitalism simulator,...
https://s.team/a/3730790
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
3 days ago
Very, very cool to see
@orochimario2.bsky.social
's breakdown of some of our 3D monsters here in
#EyesofHellfire
www.artstation.com/artwork/K3ZEYy
#gamedev
#indiegames
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Master Piece and Living Paintings, Mario Sena
The "Master Piece" is the final boss of Chapter 1 of the game Eyes of Hellfire. This boss is made of a black mass and it spawns the fierce "living painting" creatures that will chase you through the c...
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/K3ZEYy
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Char
9 days ago
There are just 4 places left on my upcoming course at
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
- starting next week, and online on Thursday evenings for 5 weeks!
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...
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Writing for Video Games with Charlene Putney - Irish Writers Centre
5-week online evening course. Learn to work with and publish Twine games and understand the role of a game writer in the industry with Charlene Putney
https://irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writing-for-video-games-with-charlene-putney-5/
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The Shifting Lodge Update is now live. A huge free content drop for Eyes of Hellfire, adding scenario variability, alternate boss fights, two new curses, a whole new playable character, and much more!
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11 days ago
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Congrats on the release! Check out the game everyone
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11 days ago
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PAUL CONWAY - SOBM OUT NOW!
11 days ago
5 Stars in the Guardian!
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PAUL CONWAY - SOBM OUT NOW!
13 days ago
The Séance of Blake Manor is launching this Monday, October 27th! Just in time for spooky season.
#ScreenshotSaturday
Wishlist it now.
store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
#indiegames
#gamedev
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
23 days ago
Hahah thanks
@cressup.bsky.social
for this great
#EyesofHellfire
moment on stream last night 😂
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Laura Cress
24 days ago
Streaming this co-op Gothic horror game set in Ireland tonight! And there'll be a giveaway of some keys thanks to
@gambrinous.com
:)
store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/...
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Eyes of Hellfire on Steam
Eyes of Hellfire is a co-op gothic horror game inspired by tabletop games, but with a twist - the insidious Host can manipulate your sense of reality
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/Eyes_of_Hellfire/
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PAUL CONWAY - SOBM OUT NOW!
24 days ago
The Séance of Blake Manor is part of the Steam Next Fest. Check out the demo if you haven't already. The game is launching on the 27th of Oct! Play now:
bit.ly/47Pm8XA
#indiegames
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Mike Rose
28 days ago
Somehow we had a successful game launch in 2025: A thread 🧵 We launched Little Rocket Lab this week, and it's been mega for us. Which is amazing, because well, the industry is bad right now! So I wanna go through the things we did, in the hope that something here can be helpful to someone here ➡️➡️
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Eyes of Hellfire - Play our game TODAY 🔥
30 days ago
Hey hey Early Access players! As usual we have a lot on our minds and this week following some of your feedback we're thinking about movement and combat 👁️
store.steampowered.com/news/app/172...
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Eyes of Hellfire - Movement and Challenging Encounters: Here's what's on our minds - Steam News
Hello there, Early Access players! Spooky season is upon us and we’re hard at work on some terrifying and thrilling updates for you all. The Halloween season is on our minds. By the way, we’re an Iris...
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1724030/view/541117828155050691?l=english
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What a fantastic, in-depth article from RTE exploring the inspirations and intricacies that led to Eyes of Hellfire:
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
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How Dublin's Hellfire Club inspired a new video game
Nestled on top of Montpelier Hill in the Dublin mountains, lies the ruins of the Hellfire Club...
https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1009/1536327-how-dublins-hellfire-club-inspired-a-new-video-game/
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Not every day you see your game talked about in Variety:
variety.com/2025/gaming/...
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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Liam Cunningham on Becoming ‘Nepo Daddy’ for Blumhouse’s New Gothic Horror Game ‘Eyes of Hellfire’
"Game of Thrones" star Liam Cunningham is a self-proclaimed "nepo daddy" thanks to his child's new Blumhouse Games title, "Eyes of Hellfire."
https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/game-of-thrones-liam-cunningham-blumhouses-eyes-of-hellfire-1236537200/
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Tim Keenan
about 1 month ago
👑 the Below the Crown Demo is now on Steam ♟️ Our nerdy love letter to Roguelikes, Chess, and Dungeon Crawlers is here: 🔸Take the Wizard King below in our procedural dungeons 🔸Spells, Upgrades, Bosses ...and Psychological Testing! 🔸Daily & Player Challenges
store.steampowered.com/app/4023520/...
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Craig Breathnach - Writer
about 1 month ago
Éalú by
@ivanfisher-owen.bsky.social
and
@emfish11.bsky.social
released yesterday, please go check out this wonderful stop motion animated game!
#IRISHGAMEDOMINATION
#speirghorm
#irishgamedev
#speirgorm
#indiedev
#gamedev
#irishcreatives
#indiegame
store.steampowered.com/app/3560370/...
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Save 20% on Éalú on Steam
A cozy, handmade stop-motion adventure... unless the maze takes a darker turn... Guide your wooden mouse through a labyrinth full of puzzles & unknown dangers in search of an exit to a happier pla...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3560370/al/
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
about 1 month ago
You've heard of nepo babies but have you heard of a nepo daddy? 😆 Article in Variety just went out about our game!
variety.com/2025/gaming/...
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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Liam Cunningham on Becoming ‘Nepo Daddy’ for Blumhouse’s New Gothic Horror Game ‘Eyes of Hellfire’
"Game of Thrones" star Liam Cunningham is a self-proclaimed "nepo daddy" thanks to his child's new Blumhouse Games title, "Eyes of Hellfire."
https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/game-of-thrones-liam-cunningham-blumhouses-eyes-of-hellfire-1236537200/
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PAUL CONWAY - SOBM OUT NOW!
about 1 month ago
A lovely new Irish game launched today. Check out Ealu!
store.steampowered.com/app/3560370/...
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A cozy, handmade stop-motion adventure... unless the maze takes a darker turn... Guide your wooden mouse through a labyrinth full of puzzles & unknown dangers in search of an exit to a happier pla...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3560370/al/
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
about 1 month ago
Super enjoyed watching
@lordcrumble.bsky.social
@fluximperium.bsky.social
@adorablesandwich.bsky.social
@shawnthehuuman.bsky.social
play
#EyesofHellfire
yesterday. Great group dynamics, lots of betrayal & generally a fun watch! Very encouraging to our gamedev team!
www.twitch.tv/videos/25727...
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Must... kill... ALL my FRIENDS!! 😈😂 (Lurkers Appreciated) ❤ !discord !clip - fluximperiumvt on Twitch
fluximperiumvt went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Eyes of Hellfire VOD now.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2572761187
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Very nice to see Eyes of Hellfire hit 'Very Positive' on Steam today with our 50th review. Thanks for playing everyone!
about 1 month ago
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about 2 months ago
🛸 MARS ATTRACTS is out now! 🛸
#gaming
#indiegame
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Blumhouse Games
about 2 months ago
The Host's deals are too good to resist... right
@earthtolydia.bsky.social
&
@thehotcross.bsky.social
? One copy, up to 4 friends. Who will you betray? 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire, available on Steam. 🎞️:
https://www.twitch.tv/earthtolydia
|
https://www.youtube.com/@thehotcross
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Char
about 2 months ago
We have a Steam page for our game! It's a mahjong-inspired deckbuilder with A LOT OF BIRDS! If you have a Steam account and hit the wishlist button - you will have my eternal gratitude 🙏
store.steampowered.com/app/3473440/...
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Sparrow Warfare on Steam
Lead a feathered rebellion in the bird-filled deckbuilder SPARROW WARFARE! Combine your tiles to free birds. Unlock wildtiles to craft riotous combos. Take down the fiendish Storyteller for the libera...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3473440/Sparrow_Warfare/
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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association
2 months ago
Calling all Imirt Members: Pitch Your Game at Nexus! We’re thrilled to team up with Nexus to launch The Nexus Best Pitch, presented by Imirt. 📅 October 2nd @ Nexus Games Summit, Dublin ⌛ Deadline: September 12th 📝 Find out more and submit your pitch deck here -
www.imirt.ie/news/2025/9/...
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Nexus Best Pitch - Presented by Imirt — Imirt
The Nexus Best Pitch, presented by Imirt , will take place at the Nexus Games Summit in Dublin on October 2nd. Imirt is delighted to offer this unique opportunity for its members to showcase their ga...
https://www.imirt.ie/news/2025/9/1/nexus-best-pitch-presented-by-imirt
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Craig Breathnach - Writer
2 months ago
The
@imirt.bsky.social
Steam Curator List is so close to 600 followers! All follows and shares help Irish game devs! Please and thank you. 😊
#speirghorm
#irishgamedev
#speirgorm
#indiedev
#gamedev
#irishcreatives
#indiegame
store.steampowered.com/curator/4145...
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Steam Curator: Games From Ireland
Games developed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, from Irish creators, or playable in the Irish language (Gaeilge).
https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41458618-Games-From-Ireland/
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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie
3 months ago
A NEW unseen trailer for the banned 1995 title Forbidden Solitaire has surfaced... Forbidden Solitaire is in the
@yogscast.games
#tinyteams2025
event, which starts today. If you encounter streamers in possession of a short demo build, exercise extreme caution.
#tinyteams2025
#TurnbasedThursday
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Owen Canavan
2 months ago
We released a game! You can play the game!! Your friends can play the game with you for free!!!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Welcome to the Lodge!! Eyes of Hellfire, our co-op gothic horror experience is now available on Steam Early Access! If you buy a copy, up to 4 of your friends can play free via the friends pass! 🖥️https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/Eyes_of_Hellfire/
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Len Cunningham
2 months ago
Today is the day our game, Eyes of Hellfire, launches in early access. 🎉 To mark the occasion I thought I might share a bit of a thread 🧵 plotting some of the milestones of development of the game from a narrative design perspective.
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
2 months ago
today
#EyesofHellfire
goes into Early Access. not quite yet but soon. Immensely proud of our team. it's no easy feat. all wishlists, shares and luck appreciated. Gambrinous is a small indie team in
#Ireland
bringing the real
#HellfireClub
to life!
store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/...
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Eyes of Hellfire on Steam
Eyes of Hellfire is a co-op gothic horror game. Hoist the candelabra and, along with your friends, step into the darkened halls of the Hellfire Club.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/Eyes_of_Hellfire/
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Owen Canavan
2 months ago
We're releasing Eyes of Hellfire in early access this week. To quiet the internal screaming of "OMGITSNOTREADYTHEBUGSTHEBUGS!!" I've been looking back at the progress of development. Here's the first video of a playable prototype I have saved, from Oct '23. A lot has changed but the core is there
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
3 months ago
ARGH! I can't believe that our Irish game
#EyesofHellfire
is going into Early Access NEXT WEEK! But what a thrill to reveal our EA Roadmap right now 😱 It all feels SO REAL.
#gamedev
#ireland
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
3 months ago
He's a sound man. No seriously! Check out Gary Keane - our composer and sound designer - as he digs into the music of
#EyesofHellfire
and all those creepy sounds you hear as you explore the
#HellfireClub
😱
youtu.be/rUG2geU7mmM?...
#gamedev
#ireland
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Composer breaks down sound design and music for game | Eyes of Hellfire
YouTube video by Blumhouse Games
https://youtu.be/rUG2geU7mmM?si=h51ARFV2Mfd02ITU
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Lovely article from Lex here, exploring Eyes of Hellfire’s roots. Pleasure to chat to you!
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3 months ago
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Len, brilliantly, brought a candelabra to the Hellfire Club so we got some great shots. Fred peeking out ready to loot my body
3 months ago
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We hiked up to the Hellfire Club … cursed for sure
3 months ago
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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
3 months ago
We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 28th More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
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Had a lovely time talking about gamedev and urban legends with Ronan. Have a listen
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
3 months ago
#Voiceactors
! We're hiring for a new role, 'Seán', in our gothic horror game set in
#Ireland
. We seek actors with natural Irish accents / who can do convincing Irish accents. Home studios and experience are essential. Spread the word!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#openaudition
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Eyes of Hellfire Open Audition (Seán)
Eyes of Hellfire: Open Audition Invitation for Voice Actors Please ensure that you read the below carefully. We are Gambrinous, a small indie studio based in Ireland, and we’re excited to invite v...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-p3dRaP7FILqkiRB1Jfx2HbAa-y5ZfWjEwFv1WwwWU/edit?tab=t.0
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
3 months ago
REMINDER: You can play
@eyesofhellfire.bsky.social
right now for free with your friends during our OPEN BETA! Play it BEFORE we go into Early Access. Set in the
#HellfireClub
in Dublin, our friction gothic horror co-op is made by Gambrinous, an Irish studio!
store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/...
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Eyes of Hellfire on Steam
Eyes of Hellfire is a co-op gothic horror game. Hoist the candelabra and, along with your friends, step into the darkened halls of the Hellfire Club.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/Eyes_of_Hellfire/
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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association
3 months ago
The Irish Games Fund is a new staged accelerator designed to empower Irish studios through funding, mentorship, and development support. This is your chance to validate your project, build a prototype, and prepare for release. EOI Form Now Available. Read more below.
www.imirt.ie/irish-games-...
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
3 months ago
Our
#eyesofhellfire
beta begins TOMORROW (July 30th)! Now it's even easier for you and your friends. Make sure you hit the Playtest Signup button:
store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/...
The open beta is a SIGNIFICANT part of the FULL scenario. Creators can share clips and stream it too!
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Eyes of Hellfire on Steam
Eyes of Hellfire is a co-op gothic horror game. Hoist the candelabra and, along with your friends, step into the darkened halls of the Hellfire Club.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/Eyes_of_Hellfire/
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Polygon
4 months ago
Could the next Among Us be this co-op game about an Irish urban legend?
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Could the next Among Us be this co-op game about an Irish urban legend?
In Eyes of Hellfire, “not everything is as it seems — including your friendships,” says director
https://www.polygon.com/gaming/615536/eyes-hellfire-horror-beta-date-preview-blumhouse
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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire!
4 months ago
Join the new
#EyesofHellfire
Playtest by hitting the Playtest Signup button on the Steam page:
store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/...
This upcoming beta test will have significant changes based on on previous feedback and it's not just a slice, it's a significant part of the FULL scenario.
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Eyes of Hellfire on Steam
Eyes of Hellfire is a co-op gothic horror game. Hoist the candelabra and, along with your friends, step into the darkened halls of the Hellfire Club.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/Eyes_of_Hellfire/
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Glen Henry - BUY SUNKEN STONES🏴☠️
4 months ago
Proud to announce that Sunken Stones - my puzzle strategy grid-based game about deploying (and ditching) crew mates to stave off a salty demies - is ⭐OUT NOW⭐! Features: 🏴☠️6 Pirate Captains ☠️48 Crewmates 🌊Risk vs. Reward Mechanics Grab the Game Now (and leave a review)! ⚓
s.team/a/2601810
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Manuel Correia
4 months ago
Finally got a physical copy of Guild of Dungeoneering! I designed its first expansion, Pirate's Cove, 10 years ago.
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Hard to believe it but 10 years ago today my first game launched on steam. Happy 10th birthday Guild of Dungeoneering!! Will share some fun bits and memories in a thread
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The Merry Fairy - Now available on Steam 💖
4 months ago
Holi Guacamolee, I. Launched. My. Game!!!!!!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2364180/...
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The Merry Fairy is a gentle self discovery tool where you relax and create a scrapbook journal. All decorations are readily available. No challenges, just peace, abundance and creativity. Accept Fairy...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2364180/The_Merry_Fairy/
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Fred Mangan
4 months ago
Working up a new portrait for
@eyesofhellfire.bsky.social
Everyone looks a bit shifty worked up in this style.
#gameart
#horrorgame
#timelapse
#art
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