I was inspired/prompted to write a taste manifesto of my own, so here it is: www.activeupgames.com/news-and-art...

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...

Also your taste manifesto will probably change over time, depending on life pressures etc.

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...

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 !

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/...

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?

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

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/...

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

HAPPY UNBEATABLE RELEASE DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE nothing but love and excitement for everyone at @dcellgames.com today!! go play Unbeatable!!!!!! store.steampowered.com/app/2240620/...

Side Effects store.steampowered.com/app/4055160/... #indiedev #gamedev #horrorgame

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?...

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.

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.

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?...

Our CCG roguelite deckbuilder, Vortex Siege, just launched a public playtest! Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/app/3029050/... #indiedev #gamedev #playtest #vortexsiege

Need to tone down some of these colours, but I love how the fog flows now.

Fantastic talk about designing roguelike deckbuilders, highly recommend

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?...

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

Omelet You Cook just hit OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE with 500 reviews, still at 100% positive! Thank you, chefs!

💖 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?...

Announcing my pagan trading game Prophet Margin Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/... Sharing appreciated!

I fear I have unleashed a great evil

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.

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/...

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/...

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.

Happy Halloween! All aboard the Spooky Express! 🚂 All the passengers are just dying to ride... spooky.express

Damn. This is such a good idea + execution!

day 31 #gaming #indiegames #gamedev

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

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.

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: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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

🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲 Enter the 💤Slumber Realm💤 TODAY The demo is now LIVE on Steam!!!!!!!!!! 🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲 It will be included in the Roguelike Celebration event later today as well #indiegame #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #roguelike #90s

our new game, in brief! friend 1 gets a card with say ★★ on it, friend 2 pulls a ★★★★ card. then you draw a topic, maybe “animal,” and pick one (1) animal you think friend 1 would rate ★★ and friend 2 would rate ★★★★. guess right and win their card(s)! on KS soon: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bra...

This is so cool!

I know what you're thinking: "But the magic of my enemies is weak, and their gods are hollow idols!" But what if I told you... that your enemies are thinking the same thing... about YOUR magic, and YOUR gods? And here's what's gonna make the difference: your enemies aren't in this seminar right now.

Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)

Be careful what games you play. 👁️ Wishlist Forbidden Solitaire: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...

THIS IS DERANGED (COMPLIMENTARY)

Diligently working on my Mancala Rogue like when life is not completely collapsing around us lol #TurnbasedThursday #gamedev bsky.app/profile/perr...

@ezra-szanton.itch.io and @shanedenhardt.bsky.social get up to some good looking shenanigans sometimes.

Help!🆘

If you enjoy logical deduction, big numbers, and spooky puppets, you must check out Mr Magpie's Harmless Card Game!

I've been really enjoying @gothiclorduk.bsky.social's series on Mr Magpie's Harmless Card Game! He's quickly becoming very good at the game www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Thanks Harry! I want to write an article on "the mountain and the playground" soon.