game design is such an embarrassingly human endeavor. you stumble through iterations, lost in the woods like 20 times even tho this happened on your last game. The real magical games somehow feel like… the result of that process. Something was FOUND after the SEARCHING. So cool. Let’s keep doing it

We don’t just remember the games — we remember how they felt in our hands. My new post dives into how controllers shaped our connection with games. Read more here 👇 #gamedev #gamefeel

I really like videogames demos, they are just a tiny version of a whole experience but with a really thoughtful approach, they want you as future player. I’ve been waiting news about Skate Story and demo is available now! The aesthetics and abstract essence is selling the game by itself 🤓

Most unfinished games don’t fail because of code — they fail because there’s no structure behind the ideas. Before art, before code, comes documentation — the invisible bridge between creativity and completion. My management skills at your service, for free. 👇 #gamedev #indiedev #methodology

Before Steam sales are over (Oct 6th) I would like to highlight some interesting tools for those willing to do some #gamedev and #art 🧵(1/3) PicoCAD created by @johanpeitz.com is a tiny tool to create low-poly assets, developed with Pico-8 limitations is a really good creativity playground.

Reconnect Recommends: This Hit Viral Game From The Early 2000s Is Making A Comeback Next Year #gaming #videogames

September by the numbers. Top Releases, Trending Games, and a few ouch price changes. Dive into the full Game Dev Pills Industry Snapshot #gamedev #gamingnews #indiedev #steam

Sadly, most conversations about the games industry these days feel negative — layoffs, uncertainty, broken launches. Now add $80 releases and subscription hikes on top. I wrote about why pricing became the scariest part of 2025. #GameIndustry #gamedev

Don't mind me, just setting up my new Dreamcast memory card in the year (checks notes)...2025.

Most studios dream of one breakout. Sokpop just keeps dropping experiments — and they all feel connected. That’s identity. That’s coherence. #gamedev #indiedev #Sokpop #GameDesign

Games aren’t just rules and mechanics—they’re freedom and creativity. I explored this question in my latest post How would you define play? #gamedev #playful #toys

Ever noticed how Gran Turismo isn’t called “The Real Racing Simulator”? It’s “The Real Driving Simulator.” A small detail — but connected with the way Japanese Culture make things. www.gamedevpills.com/p/reading-th... #gamedev #gamedesign #racing

been working on some castle ruins tilesets today. big teslagrad vibes

You suddenly get the best idea ever. You sketch the mechanics, dream about the art, maybe even write a GDD. Fast forward a few weeks… Nothing moves forward. That’s the reality for most of us. The trick? 30 minutes a day. Tiny tasks > big abandoned dreams. #gamedev #indiedev #timemanagement

A small studio in Seville. A vision shaped by tradition. A miracle called Blasphemous. Full story on Gamedev Pills. #gamedev #Indiedev #Blasphemous

Did you ever coded a player that attacks mid-air by mistake? Or your character keeps swinging their sword forever? That’s what happens without a Finite State Machine. How FSMs keep your game logic within a solid structure. #gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign

August Snapshot in games: launches, gaps, and lessons. Data, trends & context for gamers and devs who want the full picture. If you like this content, every like & share keeps Gamedevpills.com growing 📈 thanks! #gamedev #indiedev #gamingindustry

It was about time… Freedom to write and explore one of the youngest industries #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

I know, I know... Today is Hollow Knight: Silksong Day — an extremely well-designed title, hidden rooms, challenging enemies, and power-ups. But you know what else is a power-up? A Game Jam. 48 hours, one small game. Have you tried one? Read more on gamedevpills.com #gamedev #silksong #indiedev

Supergiant Games has never missed. Here’s why they’re the indie studio I recommend the most. #gamingindustry #gamedev #indiedev #hades

Before art, before story, before music… You know if a game feels right within seconds. That’s the 3Cs at work: Character, Camera, Controls. New post on Gamedev Pills #gamedev #gamefeel #framework

I love to visit small retro shops around the world to find interesting titles. This time I’ve been on #denmark at Nintendopusheren (I really recommend this shop)

Something I didn't mention in my story yesterday: one of the reasons that Team Cherry had such an enjoyable time making Silksong is that it's 2D. Nice and flat. Don't have to worry about 3D art pipelines. In other words, all video games should be 2D

How much time do we really spend playing? Players don’t need more endless games — they need games that respect their time. In my latest piece, I take a closer look at the games industry. #videogames #layoffs #indiedev #gamedev

Gamedev Pill #2 is live! This time we’re diving into Pixel Art — building a tiny 16×16 tilesheet with just three essentials: - Character - Enemy - Platform Perfect for prototyping your first platformer. 💊 One pixel at a time, in small dev doses. #gamedev #pixelart #indiedev #godot #design

Met a couple of sleepy guys today! (had to wake them up) #ScreenshotSaturday #pixelart #indiegame #gamedev #gaming

🔊 Ori and the Wisps - Sound Redesign hey! this one was a hastle, lots of revisions but happy with the results 😁 will try to post the Beetle sound solo soon cause i think i nailed it. #sfx #soundesign #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #solodev

What's a better date than games and lofi music? We're hosting #screenshotsaturday for the #rpgmaker Beta Testers! Check the replies for other incredible devs!

This time we dive into one of the most underrated parts of making games: Game Feel From Mario Deluxe on the Game Boy Color to your own project, it’s the first 20 seconds of movement that define the whole experience. 💊 One pixel at a time, in small dev doses. #gamedev #indiedev #godot #gamefeel

🌾 5 DAYS TO GO! 💨 Turn wheat into progress! Watch your windmill spin and your farm thrive. Harvest, craft, and grow your frontier! The Farming Frontier: Wishlist now on Steam! #IndieGame #FarmingSim #PixelArt #GameMaker #GameDev #SteamGames #TheFarmingFrontier

Great bullet-hell roguelike now playable literally everywhere, every time 🤓

Our tiny city just got its first walking citizen! In my latest Substack post, I show how to make NPCs move naturally through your game world using Godot’s NavigationAgent2D + TileMapLayer custom data. One pixel at a time, in small dev doses 💊 gamedevpills.com #gamedev #godot #indiedev #pixelart

Enjoying Sunday with a quick #pixelart animation executed with #aseprite — my new logo ✨ Pixel art is like a great game: easy to pick up, hard to truly master. Nintendo’s been proving that with every single game they make. See more on my Substack: www.gamedevpills.com #gamedev #indiedev

It costs $0.00 to support the first game release of a new solo dev. 🤍 #pixelart | #indiegames | #gamedev | #godot

Started a “small” game. Months later, procrastination starts due lack of planning… New ideas comes to “resume” your progress, mainly looking for motivation - You didn’t have a scope No single level finished and you are far away of a finished MVP. Let’s talk about this #gamedev #solodev #devlog

Doesn’t know what to play? Stuck on playing similar games? I have your solution. From the creator of “Spelunky” - Derek Yu Now available on #switch2 and #switch 🥳

Today we are going to create our first tiny world on Godot, this is the skeleton of our game. Thank you for reading!

Love the Sticker effect this guys achieved! 👏

The Terra Nil Heatwave update drops August 7 with new regions, maps, animals, buildings, and a photography mode so you can pretend the world didn’t almost collapse before you fixed it.

Well this is bad. Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations exposing sensitive user data I tried a few quick searches. I found someone's chat where I can see their api key I found some building their resume. Their name, email and phone numbers are exposed. www.fastcompany.com/91376687/goo...

ok it's embarassingly simple... but i made it! 🥹 bencmckenna.itch.io/drawn-together #GMTK #GMTKJam #godot

🎹 NEW! #Battle Quest, In The Style Of #16bit SNES, via #Youtube youtu.be/vyqzu0ovAMc?... #music #snes #supernintendo #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #retro #oldschool #vgm #bgm #boss

3, 2, 1… Here we go. "Don't talk the talk if you can't walk the walk" Game dev can be overwhelming — engines, tools, visuals — but there’s magic in creating virtual worlds. 🗺️ Check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/josprez/... #gamedev #indiedev #godot #substack #pixelart

Today I finished my AI NPC Walk on the sidewalks. There’s still a long way to go, but seeing small improvements every session is so rewarding If you’re just starting out in game dev, remember: every tiny step forward matters. #WIP #indiedev #pixelart #GodotEngine #gamedev #gamedevpiece1

#pixelart #demake #gbc #bayonetta

Originally made in #pico8, the new version of Ascent is twice as big and packed with content. Coming FREE to Steam so please wishlist :D buff.ly/3Q4sGr4 #indiegame #gamedev

a little animation I speedrunned since yesterday #PokemonDay2025 #pixelart

A new name for my latest #picotron project: Jetpac Defenders Also, a nice colourful title screen and the start of some title music. Need to get back to the actual game now but this stuff just makes it feel more complete! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

I released my first solodev jam game in years: SPHONGOS You can play it here: mkoloch.itch.io/sphongos Plays in browser and works on mobile. Or directly in Pico-8: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=147... Would love some feedback! General praise is also fine. Thank you :* #gamedev #pico8 #pixelart