I wrote a bit about how I look to platformers like Mario for inspiration in how I design bosses in Little Nemo, rather than what is more typical in the metroidvania genre. If you're interested in #indiegame #gamedev behind the scenes stuff, give it a read! store.steampowered.com/news/app/207...

Happy Halloween! 🎃 I showed off a bit about Slumberland's Halloween-themed domain: Haunted Hollow. Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/207... #indiegame #gamedev #metroidvania

Some boring #gamedev stuff, but I'm trying to increase visitor-to-wishlist conversion (hey #wishlistwednesday) so I'm trying a 60s edit of the MIX trailer from this summer. What do you think?

Little Nemo doing some excavation in Crystal Caverns. Wishlist the game ahead of our release early next year! #wishlistwednesday #indiegame #metroidvania

Some exciting updates for everyone (with links in the replies 🔗⬇️) 🎮 We're doing more playtesting very soon and YOU can sign up for it! 📖 You can read about the process of how I make a pair of PJs for Nemo in our latest devlog 📝 We've got new monthly updates up!

This could be you, chilling with your Little Buddy Polter-Pal. Just join us for some playtesting we'll be doing soon! 🕰️Estimated play time: 3-5 hours 🔢Age: 18 [yrs old] or older 🖊️NDA: Must be willing to sign an NDA 🐛Report bugs and feedback on our Discord Server 🎮 PC/Steam only 🔗⬇️

It's #screenshotsaturday so please help share this peek at our Little Nemo #metroidvania #indiegame that takes you on an adventure through the varied dream domains of Slumberland. Collect Toys, PJs, and Little Buddies to progress as you explore this vibrant hand-drawn world.

Here's a look at Nemo's fast travel system. When you're in your bedroom, you can use the map to select a different bed to appear at when you fall back asleep. But you'll need to have collected at least 10 blue moons in a domain to fast travel to beds in that domain. #wishlistwednesday #indiegame

For KS backers and anyone considering a Late Pledge for Little Nemo: I'll be closing up late pledges and locking in pledge info (meaning the platform you want to receive the game on and your "Credited as…" name will be locked in). Details: www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...

I'm making a #metroidvania game where you wake up safely in your bed instead of dying. Please consider a ❤️ or🔁 to help get the word out, or maybe even share this with someone you think will appreciate it 🙌 #indiegame #gamedev #littlenemo Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/...

The familiars in SotN were a big inspiration for my Little Buddies in Nemo. But I wanted them to be more interesting than just a little extra damage, so they each have a unique ability. It's #wishlistwednesday so please check us out on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/... #indiedev #gamedev

I have such fond memories of the Nintendo Hotline despite never even calling it. It was just a fun idea. But it would be even better if it were in the game itself, and if you could pay for tips with the currency you've collected in-game. #screenshotsaturday store.steampowered.com/app/2074630?...

I feel like I should be proud at both animating and scripting this enemy in a single day (a small turret that tries to match your height and stay at screen edge), but there's so much that goes into making a game that it can instead feel like "man, that's all I did today?" #indiedev #gamedev

Being primarily a solo developer can be exhausting, but it also makes it easy for me to show off the production process from start to finish. Follow along with the creation of a new enemy in my latest devlog update here. store.steampowered.com/news/app/207... #indiedev #gamedev #2danimation

Nemo's Little Buddies can be extremely helpful. Polter-Pal can scare a single enemy at a time, making them completely harmless. It's also just nice to have a friend along with you while you explore Slumberland. 🧸 #indiedev #metroidvania #slumberland

As Little Nemo gets very close to completion, I'm thinking about an ending sequence. What do you think of this very SMB3 inspired setup where we'd show a little diorama for each domain? (I just have the one for Dreamswept Plains for now) #indiegame #gamedev

It's cutting it close, but I wanted to get in a pic of the world map I've been working on for #screenshotsaturday Here you can see *most* of Slumberland as seen from the World Map (just zoom out while viewing the map)

When Slumberland gets a little scary, it's nice to know you'll wake up safe and sound in your bedroom. Wishlist Little Nemo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/... #screenshotsaturday #metroidvania #indiegame

This is Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland 🗺️ explore a hand-crafted dream world 🛏️ if you lose all your health, wake up safely in bed 🦺 plenty of difficulty options to take things at your own pace 🧸 find little buddies and other helpful toys #metroidvania #indiegame #wholesomegame

Little Nemo is a #metroidvania that brings the classic gameplay of #platformer #retrogames like DuckTales and Mario 2 into a large, open world. It's #wishlistwednesday so check us out on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2074630?...

Dono's Tale #Kickstarter is now LIVE! Help us reach our goal! kickstarter link below ⬇ #screenshotsaturday #screenshotsunday #indiegamedeveloper #pixelart #gamedev #GameMaker

For those of you that are into behind-the-scenes #gamedev stuff, I did a quick look at how I designed the enemies of the Haunted Hollow domain for our #littlenemo game. You can give it a read here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/207...

You can set down a haunted item to get the Boo-Hoo to lay off, but they'll be right back to it when you pick it up again. What bits of Little Nemo, our #indiegame #metroidvania, would you most like to see more of? More PJs, more buddies, more enemies, more toys? Lemme know!

In Little Nemo, PJs all have different abilities. The Ghoulish PJs here have the "Unawake" buff: you can't get hurt by any enemies 🤩, but all hazards will wake you up in a single hit 😱 Lemme know if you wanna see more of the PJ buffs in our #littlenemo #metroidvania #indiegame

Little Nemo exploring and excavating in Crystal Caverns for #wislistwednesday. Please consider wishlisting our #indiegame #metroidvania, link down below.

No real reason for this clip. I just felt like showing something from my game. So… here’s something.

I trimmed down our latest trailer for #trailertuesday. If Mario 2 meets Super Metroid sounds like your kind of #metroidvania, you should probably go ahead and watch the full trailer and consider wishlisting on Steam! (Links down below) #indiegame #gamedev

It's #followfriday! I'd like to recommend following @donostale.bsky.social who has a Kickstarter launching in about a month that I'm excited for, as well as @lestopotes.bsky.social who has a Kickstarter campaign currently active that looks gorgeous. Give them both a follow!

I wrote up a devlog update going into detail on how I design the secrets in our #metroidvania Little Nemo game. Read about it on our Steam Community post: store.steampowered.com/news/app/207... #indiegame #gamedev

Oh hey it's #wishlistwednesday! Here's a snippet of gameplay from our Little Nemo #indiegame #metroidvania. Nemo needs to navigate the labyrinthine Palace of Slumberland while dodging Boo-Hoos and other enemies.

Little Nemo riding the Toy Trains of 💡Nightlight City💡 #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #metroidvania

Little Nemo is trying to bring this game cartridge somewhere, but it's haunted by a Boo-Hoo 👻 #indiegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #metroidvania

Here's a peek at the 🎃Haunted Hollow🎃 featuring a snippet of the WIP track for this domain. #indiegame #gamedev #metroidvania #littlenemo youtube.com/shorts/16PNa...

Little Nemo defeating some nightmare creatures w/ Panda Tuxpin in tow #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev www.youtube.com/shorts/wHxSC...

Little Nemo explores ❄️the Valley of Silence❄️ 🔊Sound ON to hear a snippet of Pete Berkman's amazing track for this domain🔊 www.youtube.com/shorts/2CUw5... #indiegame #gamedev #littlenemo #metroidvania

BTW I wasn't joking this time! Windswept is in Next Fest FOR REAL and you can totally go find it and play it right nowwwwwwww :D #SteamNextFest

Oh it's #trailertuesday! ICYMI, we've got a new trailer for our Little Nemo #metroidvania game. Please give it a watch and try the #demo that is on Steam now! youtu.be/F9w7DjuZl3E

The custom lighting and fog system I have for Little Nemo lets me do some fun stuff. Usually the fog is just for the background elements, but I pull it forward into the midground elements in some areas such as this room with cotton candy fog. #indiedev #gamedev

Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland from @diesoft.games is a future classic in the making. The latest “For Your Wishlist” on Substack #indiegames theindiegamecafe.substack.com/p/little-nem...

Here's a small snippet from our latest trailer, showing off the variety of dream domains you'll find in the world of Slumberland. If you've ever wanted to play a Little Nemo #metroidvania #indiegame, we'll be launching in Q1 2026. Wishlist on Steam!

Some feedback on Steam for the demo which you can download and play right now (link in bio)! 😊

I've been making an #indiegame based on a fav story of mine, #LittleNemo, and just finally announced a launch target of Q1 2026. Please follow➕ or RT🔁 if you love: 🎮Metroidvanias 😻Wholesome Gaming 🍭Candy 🧸Toys 🛌 Dreamlands Coming to #Steam and #NintendoSwitch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9w7...

Get a fresh look at the colorful world of Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland, a Metroidvania game launching in 2026! #IGNSummerOfGaming

🚨 Some News! 🚨 We shared a lot more footage of #BigHops today in The MIX and BestIndieGame's summer showcases. I'll make it easy for you and repost the new stuff ♥ First is our ✨ Void Gameplay Trailer ✨, which focuses on ~weird gravity~, Diss, and the vibes:

Trailer for the new Little Nemo game! I did the music for it. Check it out it looks awesome!!!! Follow @diesoft.games for updates on its release early next year! -pete

Anyone watching the MIX Summer Game Showcase right now? We just premiered our new Little Nemo trailer in there, check it out!: (Shout out to @dlucio.bsky.social for helping to make this!) youtu.be/F9w7DjuZl3E

Currently hanging out in voice chat in Discord getting ready for the MIX Showcase and our new trailer premier. Come hang out! discord.com/invite/9Nymg...

This is happening in a few hours ⌚ Make sure to watch to catch the premiere of our brand new trailer! 😊

How it started (1905) vs. How it's going (2025) #gamedev #indiedev

Some parts of Slumberland get a little dark in Little Nemo. There's a Little Buddy that can help light areas like this up for you, but if you don't have him equipped, you'll need to rely on what's there, such as these enemies that give off a bit of light. #indiedev #gamedev