Ezra Szanton
@ezra-szanton.itch.io
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Game dev, currently making Mr Magpie's Harmless Card Game
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Severance meets Inscryption in Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game! 👁️👁️👁️Play it now👁️👁️👁️
giantlight.itch.io/mr-magpies-h...
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Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game by Giant Light Studios
Greed is Good.
https://giantlight.itch.io/mr-magpies-harmless-card-game
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adam pype
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wow i shouldve finished this game.. they beat me to it!
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Xor
4 days ago
Introducing FragCoord: My ultimate shader editing tool!
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Glen Henry - WHISHLIST DUPPY DETECTIVE TASHIA 🔍👻
5 days ago
New Demo Update is LIVE! (Just in time for Feb Next Fest)
store.steampowered.com/news/app/195...
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I don't know what FFS means, I keep reading it in my head as "For For Sure" Oh, For Fuck's Sake.
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Jeffrey (Chimeric)
14 days ago
Nova Drift comes to mobile March 10th!☄️ 🔹Deep ship-crafting arcade action 🔹$9.99, no ads or iap 🔹Play on iOS or Android 🔹All PC version features plus custom touch-controls, mobile gamepad support, & optimization 🔹Preorder iOS:
apps.apple.com/us/app/nova-...
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Nova Drift: Coming Soon To Mobile (March 10 2026)
YouTube video by Pixeljam Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbndmZ5fZdk
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boop! KOLYDR:
adamatomic.itch.io/kolydr
(this game is amazing
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This is cool! Gamedevs can put down their "wishes" of tools they wish would exist. Tools-makers can trawl it for ideas.
gamedevwishes.com
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game•dev•wishes
https://gamedevwishes.com/
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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie
30 days ago
So, demo launch+50 hours: - 8000 downloads - 3000 wishlists - #1 demo on Steam - lots of streamers - many kind comments (thanks all!) - Median play time indicates people playing to the end and some people playing >1 times. A SUCCESS!
bsky.app/profile/grey...
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jason grinblat
about 1 month ago
I want a version of Variety's Actors on Actors for indie game developers. High-production, one-on-one videotaped conversations between devs who admire each other's work.
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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie
about 1 month ago
Announcement: STEAM DEMO OUT NOW! The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them. How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸 👇👇👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Please wishlist and share - thank you!
#indiedev
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Clockwork Acorn
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Glen Henry - WHISHLIST DUPPY DETECTIVE TASHIA 🔍👻
about 1 month ago
The Demo for Duppy Detective Tashia is live! Help Tashia unravel the mystery of Bredda Anansi's murder and (more importantly) find her cell phone! 🔍Gather Clues 👻Meet the Suspects 👁️Experience the first day of Tashia's investigation
store.steampowered.com/app/4222200/...
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Duppy Detective Tashia Demo on Steam
Play the first day in Tashia's investigation into the Mystery of the Halfway Market!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4222200/Duppy_Detective_Tashia_Demo/
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Patrick Perini
about 1 month ago
Discord wants to know how you feel about AI. Go tell them:
discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
https://discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BGtstVUidXadts
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Dan Williams 🌮
about 2 months ago
I was inspired/prompted to write a taste manifesto of my own, so here it is:
www.activeupgames.com/news-and-art...
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I'm a fan of game designers leaning into their personal taste. One way to do that is to write a Taste Manifesto. I wrote about mine here, and why you should write yours!
open.substack.com/pub/ezraszan...
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You Should Write Your Taste Manifesto!
Do it.
https://open.substack.com/pub/ezraszanton/p/you-should-write-your-taste-manifesto?r=uc96a&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie
about 2 months ago
Also your taste manifesto will probably change over time, depending on life pressures etc.
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I'm a fan of game designers leaning into their personal taste. One way to do that is to write a Taste Manifesto. I wrote about mine here, and why you should write yours!
open.substack.com/pub/ezraszan...
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You Should Write Your Taste Manifesto!
Do it.
https://open.substack.com/pub/ezraszanton/p/you-should-write-your-taste-manifesto?r=uc96a&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Flying Oak Games 💥👊
2 months ago
Next year we'll announce our new game 4 years in the making! While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥 Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢 See you in 2026 with
@arteinteractive.bsky.social
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Glen Henry - WHISHLIST DUPPY DETECTIVE TASHIA 🔍👻
2 months ago
In honor of Sunken Stones being nominated for the 2026
indiegameawards.gg
BVIG Award. I wanted to (re)Introduce everyone to my current project with a shiny new animated teaser! Check it out and Wishlist Now:
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie
2 months ago
Q. Do you think most players of indie games know that most indie games flop and that's why long term support isn't possible? Or do you think lots of people only know about indie hits and somehow think all indie games make loads of money?
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10,000 Motivated Rats
2 months ago
I hate that every week there's something stupid like an Everyone Has To Drink Pee Now Bill and the alert sounds to CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES THIS IS NOT A DRILL and you really wish you could just trust them to not go for the pee drinking bill
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Daniel Cook
2 months ago
BTW, Spirit Crossing is coming to Steam. The goal is to create a major Cozy MMO with a huge population of folks making friends in a safe and welcoming space. I deeply believe we can make the world a better place. If this interests you, please wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
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Spirit Crossing on Steam
Befriend bears, aid lost spirits, ride fluffalo, and build a thriving village with other players in this multiplayer life-sim from the creators of "Cozy Grove." Find endless opportunities to...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/Spirit_Crossing/
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Jacob Geller
2 months ago
I have played and beat Unbeatable and it is a weird lumpy thing that basically does not cohere for me, but the good parts are SO good that I kinda want everyone to give it a try anyway
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Aura
2 months ago
HAPPY UNBEATABLE RELEASE DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE nothing but love and excitement for everyone at
@dcellgames.com
today!! go play Unbeatable!!!!!!
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Mr.Pootsley
3 months ago
Side Effects
store.steampowered.com/app/4055160/...
#indiedev
#gamedev
#horrorgame
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Really enjoyed watching
@johnwolfeyt.bsky.social
figure out Mr Magpie in this video. The process of "I'm looking for mascot horror" -> "hey look a card game inspired by Inscryption" -> "oh wait this is actually like Balatro, and it's pretty fun" Here's a time stamped link
youtu.be/CmCQQYXXUrs?...
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6 Random Horror Games
YouTube video by John Wolfe
https://youtu.be/CmCQQYXXUrs?t=6708
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I'm really happy with how the new perks came out! The game has a bunch more variety now. It really feels like you can go for different builds every time.
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I'm really happy with how the new perks came out! The game has a bunch more variety now. It really feels like you can go for different builds every time.
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My roguelike celebration talk just went up on YouTube! I love mental models that help me design and analyze games, so here I am presenting one about how I design synergies for Roguelike Deckbuilders.
youtu.be/JfNeYtH7xI4?...
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Ezra Szanton - Building Synergy Networks for better Roguelike Deckbuilders
YouTube video by Roguelike Celebration
https://youtu.be/JfNeYtH7xI4?si=KGbTRF5Z9XsMZ9I-
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caesuric
3 months ago
Our CCG roguelite deckbuilder, Vortex Siege, just launched a public playtest! Check it out here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3029050/...
#indiedev
#gamedev
#playtest
#vortexsiege
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Vortex Siege on Steam
Defend your city in Vortex Siege, a roguelike collectible card game where you can evolve your cards in unique ways for millions of possibilities. Defeat your enemies in battle, steal their cards, and ...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3029050/Vortex_Siege/
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deadlyyucca
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Joni Korpi
4 months ago
Need to tone down some of these colours, but I love how the fog flows now.
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DavidCodeAndArt
3 months ago
Fantastic talk about designing roguelike deckbuilders, highly recommend
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My roguelike celebration talk just went up on YouTube! I love mental models that help me design and analyze games, so here I am presenting one about how I design synergies for Roguelike Deckbuilders.
youtu.be/JfNeYtH7xI4?...
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Ezra Szanton - Building Synergy Networks for better Roguelike Deckbuilders
YouTube video by Roguelike Celebration
https://youtu.be/JfNeYtH7xI4?si=KGbTRF5Z9XsMZ9I-
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joon
3 months ago
Q-UP hit overwhelmingly positive this weekend which is overwhelmingly flattering! "That's kind of sick when you think about it." here's some thoughts from my perspective in a thread
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Schu (Omelet You Cook)
3 months ago
Omelet You Cook just hit OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE with 500 reviews, still at 100% positive! Thank you, chefs!
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Snoozy Kazoo 💤
3 months ago
💖 Announcing... RIZZ DUNGEON: SKELETON KEY TO MY HEART! 🗝️⚔️ Fighting is hard, right? Let your party do it for you! Romance Monster Girls and traverse the Dungeon! Hopefully they'll all get along... right?
#gamedev
#indiedev
#godot
Wishlist TODAY on Steam! ✨:
store.steampowered.com/app/4029090?...
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Ido Yehieli - Stellar Cartography Interactive
3 months ago
Announcing my pagan trading game Prophet Margin Wishlist now on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
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Prophet Margin on Steam
The Gods hunger for tribute! Build settlements and weave trade routes, feed temples and earn divine boons in this Eurogame-inspired strategy game.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/Prophet_Margin/
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I fear I have unleashed a great evil
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phantom friends
3 months ago
we’re phantom friends, a new indie fund. our focus is on low light worlds. we're drawn to the umbral and moody, the glow of a city at night, a darkness that feels alive. games that live in the shadows, both visually and narratively.
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Sonderlust Studios
3 months ago
It’s time for this starship to take flight - Generation Exile has launched in Steam Early Access and is available right now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2963240/...
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The Horror At Highrook - Out Now!
4 months ago
I am such a terrible marketer for my own games...sigh.. However I MUST TRY HARDER!! if you were holding off on leaping into The Horror At Highrook for some reason... Its currently 30% off as part of the Steam Scream Spooky Festival!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2836860/...
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I'm judging the pitch competition at the conference 4 PM - 5 PM on Saturday, November 15 - If you're around Baltimore / DC you should come out! It's exciting to see Baltimore's game dev scene expanding.
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4 months ago
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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
4 months ago
Happy Halloween! All aboard the Spooky Express! 🚂 All the passengers are just dying to ride...
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Damn. This is such a good idea + execution!
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jenny
4 months ago
day 31
#gaming
#indiegames
#gamedev
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Leaves
4 months ago
ENTER THE PRISON My survival horror game, panoptique, now has a Steam page! Watch the teaser and wishlist it here:
store.steampowered.com/app/4100350/...
#screenshotsaturday
#indiedev
#horror
#horrorgame
#gamedev
#solodev
#godot
#godotengine
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Adriaan
4 months ago
disappointing game launch grief. very real among game devs, rarely public. i’m seeing one unfold publicly now, but don’t wanna draw attention to it. it’s sad. i want to say it’ll be ok, but in truth it won’t.
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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
4 months ago
Reminder: Spooky Express is OUT NOW! 🚂🧟🧛 Take charge of the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania. Steam:
s.team/a/3352310
itch:
draknek.itch.io/spooky-express
iOS:
apps.apple.com/app/id673842...
Android:
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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
4 months ago
Spooky Express is OUT NOW on PC and Mobile! 🚂🎃 All the passengers are dying to ride the Spooky Express! Don’t let them miss their stops: they may be monsters, but they still have places to be and people to eat – er, we mean meet!
spooky.express
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