This is why I am so tempted to keep things close to the chest these days (to my detriment!). It used to be "no one will steal your idea" but AI has enabled bad actors to pump out slop versions of popular concepts... It's really brutal out here for indies, imo.

The point is - embrace learning complicated software. It will keep your brain sharp. And freedom from big tech. Also it’s because Apple/Microsoft normalized the “ultra-user-friendly-lowest-common-denominator” software design paradigm that computer literacy has gone to shit.

For #ScreenshotSaturday , please enjoy this video of my mom playing against me in my #IndieGame ! I didn't tell her I was recording, so yeah she actually does that when she's proud of herself in a game lol. Look for playtesters everywhere you can! (No CTA here I just think it's cute! )

"Graphic design is my passion" I mutter to myself trying to cobble together my #SteamNextFest promo assets w/o Adobe. Shouts to @inkscape.org and GIMP for helping this solo dev slap this together w/o using the subscription-heavy AI slop factory.

Any #GameDev #IndieDev folks know: Is there a non-Adobe way to get the #SteamNextFest font? Motiva Sans? I don't use Adobe and putting my promo assets together has been a huge pain...

Great punchy little talk for all the indies heading into Next Fest.

It's a good manifesto. Plenty of thoughts on my end, but that's not the point of me reposting this: read it, agree with it, disagree with it - but read it and form your opinion.

A big part of Miney Golf was making a game that I'd like playing with my friends. But it wasn't THE game for me... I think my (rare) marketing was too inauthentic or LinkedIn coded & the game itself isn't eye catching enough (I think because I cared too much about sales). Next game? Straight TRASH ❤️

Making TikTok videos to promote my games is the worst? I hate this? Why do people do this? Oh because I have like 70 wishlists going into Next Fest, right lol.

Unsurprisingly, this video is so well produced and informative. Check it out!

Cozy up to day #438 of #Godot games using #GodotSteam! Today is Ourlands by @grahamoflegend.com! Kick back with this chill island builder draped in a cool sticker-esque aesthetic. No ticking clocks, just collecting neat items and building. Very fresh release! store.steampowered.com/app/2074470/...

Ahhh, 1 hour from now! I'm getting anxious. I hope folks like the video and my GOTY picks! It's my longest one yet by quite a margin. What's everyone's GOTY for 2025? Anything you're hoping to see mentioned in my vid?

My Japanese is terrible, but a native speaker did my localization and as a result a small Japanese group streamed Miney Golf! I wanted to share it even if they hated it and I didn't understand 😂 #IndieGame #SoloDev #インディーゲーム #ゲーム開発 #ゲーム制作 #インディー開発 www.youtube.com/watch?v=crCQ...

nocaps takes a look at the history of Game Jams, the commercial games they've spawned, and the future of the form in the absence of Ludum Dare. WATCH NOW on noclip_2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XONj... (by @nocapsbb.bsky.social)

PLEASE.

Look, it's a question that appears to be asked in good faith, and there's no need for every answer to be some form of "no" lol. When I see AI art in any capacity, my brain turns off and I usually unfollow or block the person... But that's only when I can tell! Which isn't always, I'm not an artist!

Full trailer link via Youtube here: youtu.be/vWmH8UgZ1As

Honestly, this idea kinda rules lol. Like a "hit the randomizer 3 times, pick 1 as your theme or use all 3 as a challenge mode" would be so fun I got this and could def see some kind of grungy top-down set in a crowded rave freesound.org/people/loopl...

More golf games!

Spent the morning contacting like 100 streamers and journos about my game. A few polite declines already with good reasons. Good thing there are thousands more to go! 😂

Mini golf meets Battleship™️, Miney Golf is a mini golf strategy game where you and up to 7 friends collect and scatter landmines across a destructible course #PitchYaGame This solo project is a labor of love and if it looks fun you can try the free demo here: store.steampowered.com/app/4266140/...

We're streaming reactions to the Wholesome Direct at 11am Central this morning, see ya there! youtube.com/live/67qgh94...

"It's Rhellin time" - a quote from this week's game, probably Join us as we talk to @slugglove.bsky.social , developer of the amazingly open-ended puzzle adventure Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times! 🪄 open.spotify.com/episode/3tcs...

I was a guest in the pixel pizza podcast c: if you wanna hear me talk about Rhell and Rhell 2 you should check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/3tcs...

Many would view this as a failure heading into #SteamNextFest. Even for a solo developer :( I, however, choose to view this as Nice.

Oh hi #PitchYaGame This is Queens Domain, a retro-inspired fantasy RPG ⚔️ - Inspired by Kings Field / Morrowind - Mysterious island filled with secrets - Over 100 enemies, mini bosses, & bosses - Unlock new paths with a magical sword - iron pineapple played it and that’s nice

Hi #PitchYaGame Keep your goblin friend alive while he's stuck in a turn based battle! Run around town getting potions and equipment so he can fight off pesky adventurers that are looking to turn all your goblin friends into EXP. Demo is available on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/3019490/...

It's def on my wishlist!

Mini golf meets Battleship™️, Miney Golf is a mini golf strategy game where you and up to 7 friends collect and scatter landmines across a destructible course #PitchYaGame This solo project is a labor of love and if it looks fun you can try the free demo here: store.steampowered.com/app/4266140/...

Time to look at some GAMES!

Investigate a teenage girl's computer from the early 2000s. Go through her social media, diary, and cringey blog. That is, until you find messages addressed to you... 🎙️VA by LilyPichu 🖥️Early internet nostalgia 🌺Fourth wall breaking horror DEMO IS OUT NOW!!

happy pride! 🏳️‍⚧️

This very cool tool just keeps getting cooler! I bought it a while back and haven't had the time to muck with it, but this shader bit looks handy as hell 👀

I know some folks like to hate on Steam for being a monopoly, but their support team is typically very quick and resolves my issues with a single response and that kinda rules...

use over 100,000,000 spells to transform objects and manipulate time in the creativity-based puzzle game Rhell Warped Worlds Troubled Times, where every puzzle has multiple solutions

This video w/ @sonderingemily.bsky.social is great if, like me, you hate marketing and are sitting on a pile of disused content that you're too baby to ship! Her "who gives a shit just hit post and move on" attitude shines and reflects how effective that can be: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDsG...

📢 Announcement: New trailer for Bibidi Bibidi! AND a demo! And we will be part of this upcoming Steam Next Fest! I'm trying to reach out to press and influencers right now. Any help spreading the word would be appreciated 🙏🏻 Gotta make this Next Fest count! 😤 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR09...

emerges awesomely and cutely three times over #pixelart #gamedev

Oh sick I've had this on my wishlist for a while!

Mixing it up day #436 of #Godot games using #GodotSteam! Today is Antidote To Despair by Gamet! The Fog slowly creeps into the city, folks are on edge, and you may be their only hope, or demise, in this story-rich shop simulator where you decide their fates. store.steampowered.com/app/3618660/...

Probably shouldn't surprise folks that the dude who made a game about exploding balls is a big supporter of Pride. Happy June y'all!

This is INSANE and I'm about to listen to the full thing.

Yaaay let's go! 💖

Happy #ScreenShotSaturday to the #IndieGame enjoyers out there. Here is me spectating my buddy screwing himself over in Miney Golf! Check out the demo during #SteamNextFest and play with your friendsssss for free.

Wishlisted this, looks like a banger!

Happy #WishListWednesday folks! I just pushed my #SteamNextFest Demo trailer for my #SoloDev mini golf party strategy game! Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxn1... If you are into #IndieGames considering following along as I flail about amidst the noise of Next Fest 🫶

Congratulations to ioi on the 007 First Light release and great reviews! They also released a view into their internal engine and toolset: Glacier! You should take a look at it!

I expect this thread's gonne pile up so check it out for cool upcoming indies!

A very nice redditor played through a round of Miney Golf and shared their review here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSk... Really solid feedback and now I have some stuff to scramble through during the weekend, which is great hah. Go check it out and give 'em a follow!

I keep missing hashtags coz I don't know what day it is, so it's uuuh wishlist Thursday now! Check out my #MadeInGodot #IndieGame demo, which will be available during #SteamNextFest! Consider adding it to your list of games to check out... Here's a quick video of me playing online with my buddies.