Last week @matt.sub-zerosound.com and myself hosted our 4th annual Indie BYOG Showcase @GDC! Sponsored by @massivemonster.bsky.social & Cam Rogers Legal. We had over 25 games showcasing and many many people through the door! Thank you everyone who came and made the event what it was ❤️

Over 100+ plays from the BYOG Indie Showcase @ GDC2026! Thank you all for playing! Your feedback helps Patoots keep on keepin' on! #GDC #indiedev #gamedev #gamemaker

The modest setup is ready! Come check it out at Buzzworks! #GDC #indiedev #gamedev #gamemaker

Tonight! Come check out the action packed Cute Patoots demo at the 4th Annual Indie BYOG @ GDC event! #gamedev #indiedev #GDC

Come check out Cute Patoots at GDC next week! #gamedev #GDC #indiedev

Welcome to the Kitty Corner Café, Patoots! Whatcha in the mood for today? Something sparkling? Or maybe something strong?? #catcafe #猫カフェ in a #retrogame #レトロゲーム inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki music by @zanelittle.com

Patoots is having a BLAST after unlocking powers from a hidden upgrade! Will you discover the secret? Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3416360 #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki music by @zanelittle.com

Thank you! Those artworks were commissioned from the super talented @kc.wildnaturegames.net

Yikes-a-roni! This orca-sea-serpent-mecha-borg-thing has gone haywire! Patoots might need some help disabling it... #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki music by @zanelittle.com

Happy New Year! Patoots hopes to share even more with you in 2026! #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki #blinking #あけおめ

What's with this little glitch? And why's it following Patoots around?? W... wh꿞a洠h‹dpened⣅？�⁈ #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki music by @beatscribe.bsky.social

So much fresh snow! Seems like rolling up a snow friend can get a little messy... but it's OK! From Patoots to all of you, wishing Happy Holidays! #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki music by @zanelittle.com

Hey, that little pog tube seems a bit reckless! Think you can help Patoots avoid those caps it keeps juggling? #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki #flashing music by @zanelittle.com

Trick or treat! Wishing all a happy, happy Halloween! Love, Cute Patoots #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki #flashing #halloween #dance #ハロウィン music by @zanelittle.com

This halloween party is getting a little out of hand! Who are these numbskulls anyway?! Think you can help Patoots get away safely? #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki #flashing

Uh-oh! Patoots ended up at some dead-end club? And what's with this waddling bone thing? ...it EXPLODES?! #retrogame inspired by #megaman #kirby #ロックマン #星のカービィ made by #indiedev in #gamemaker with #pixelart #ドット絵 made in #pixaki #blinking

What is this mysterious place full of clear technological blobjects? The ViBEs here are kinda rude! #indiedev #ドット英語 #y2k #gamemaker

What the mech? It sure looks cool, but it’s not the most stable piece of machinery… #indiedev #pixelart #ドット絵い #mech #mecha #pixaki #メカ #メック

Oof, these blocks seem very trepidatious! Do you think Patoots can navigate their rhythmic patterns? I sure hope so! #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #ドット絵 #blinking

Woah, this theme park is outta this world…! It looks like all kinds of alien creatures are out and about, you’ll need your wits about you to navigate to safety! #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #ドット絵 #blinking

Come check out Cute Patoots this Friday at Austin Public Library - Howson Branch! 7-10 PM.

Come check out Cute Patoots this FRIDAY!

Hey, those slime beams seem dangerous! Better watch your step if you see one of those slime buckets light up... #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #ドット絵 #blinking

Come check out Cute Patoots at Classic Game Fest! Showcase is Saturday, July 26 from 4-5 PM #indiedev #classicgamefest #atx

Hey, these silk hats are pretty tricky... or pretty magical? Maybe you can use them to your advantage! #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart

One of these items looks kinda... haunted? Oh no! It's a secret ruse! What do you think of this enemy design? Think you could spot this faker? #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #blinking

What's with all these pop-up ads? Did somebody click something they shouldn't have?! #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #blinking

Come check out Cute Patoots at Classic Game Fest! Showcase is Saturday, July 26 from 4-5 PM #indiedev #classicgamefest #atx

What? This enemy looks like a POG Tube... it even shoots out various caps!? #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #pixaki #pogs

Working on some new enemies! What do you think of this balloon enemy? Is it kind of a jerk?? #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #pixaki

Check out this HOT FRESH commercial for Cute Patoots! On youtube: youtu.be/a-RO_PXRlXc Play the demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3416360/... or on itch: okipokigames.itch.io/cute-patoots #indiedev #gamemaker #90s

Check out this HOT FRESH commercial for Cute Patoots! On youtube: youtu.be/a-RO_PXRlXc Play the demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3416360/... or on itch: okipokigames.itch.io/cute-patoots #indiedev #gamemaker #90s

Please play the demo for Cute Patoots by @okipokigames.com okipokigames.itch.io/cute-patoots

Working with some shader code to change the Patoots palette when cycling through weapons! Which color combo do you like? #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #pixaki

Show us your writing process in a gif

Working on the pause menu UI! Still tinkering with some values and working with some placeholders. What do you think of the style? (There may be some retro inspiration!) #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #UX #UI

Check out these new confisshi obstacles! These confetti fish celebrate in a very uplifting way. Some might think they're a total breeze—think you can take them on? #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart

Cute Patoots is being highlighted on the first episode of Game Dev Report! Tune in 4/12 @ 12PM CT! Check it out here: www.youtube.com/live/WzRn6Uh... #indiedev

Wow! Thank you for 500+ followers!

Wow! Thank you for 500+ followers!

So cute you could die!

Cute Patoots demos out on Steam! Why not give it a wishlist? store.steampowered.com/app/3416360/... #indiedev #gamemaker #steam

Cute Patoots demos out on Steam! Why not give it a wishlist? store.steampowered.com/app/3416360/... #indiedev #gamemaker #steam

Trailer for Cute Patoots is out! It's a bit of a teaser... Hope you enjoy it! #indiedev #trailer #pixelart #retro

Trailer for Cute Patoots is out! It's a bit of a teaser... Hope you enjoy it! #indiedev #trailer #pixelart #retro

What’s this, new demo for mac and PC dropped? That’s right! Check them out at okipokigames.itch.io/cute-patoots #indiedev #retro #kawaii #itch

Check out Cute Patoots at SXSW this weekend! FREE: March 9 11 AM - Midnight RSVP Required: www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual... #indiedev #sxsw #atx

Check out Cute Patoots at SXSW this weekend! FREE: March 9 11 AM - Midnight RSVP Required: www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual... #indiedev #sxsw #atx

New illustrations are in for Cute Patoots! What do you think of this retro box art? #indiedev #gameart #retro Character Illustrations by @montamerkc.bsky.social