Sean puts James on the spot in this clip of Devs Indie House, asking about the things he's learned during his time developing games. #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

Are you a part of the Shoni Island community Discord? Join over a hundred other members to get the latest updates and exclusive, behind-the-scenes screenshots, videos, and more! We know you're already in 324895435 servers. Let us be one of them! discord.gg/PedBeTzV #indiegames #cozygames

Sean and David from Occupational Hazard take a moment to discuss the state of interviews within the gaming industry and the various layoffs happening simultaneously. #indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

Take a peek at a new feature we're implementing in Shoni Island: Villager Cam! #cozygames #citybuilder #colonysim #indiegames We didn't create Villager Cam to catch predation, but the police have been informed... 🚨👮🚨

Coming soon to Netflix: ✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨ Check out these exclusive screenshots from various episodes! (We aren't getting a Netflix show pls don't get us in trouble) #cozy #steamgame #colonysim #citybuilding #indiegame

We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon 🤫 #indiegames #steamdemo #cozy #citybuilder #colonysim #godgame In the meantime, check out these animations we've been working on for Shoni Island behind the scenes! Anything we should make our bigheaded villagers do?

Sean asks the tough question: is a Game Design Document important? Fortunately, James from Reboot Interactive is here to answer! #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon 🤫 #indiegames #steamdemo #cozy #citybuilder #colonysim #godgame In the meantime, check out these animations we've been working on for Shoni Island behind the scenes! Anything we should make our bigheaded villagers do?

Coming soon to Netflix: ✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨ Check out these exclusive screenshots from various episodes! (We aren't getting a Netflix show pls don't get us in trouble) #cozy #steamgame #colonysim #citybuilding #indiegame

Sean asks the tough questions during our interview with Hayley Durham from Sparket GameDev! She shares a few experiences concerning QA testing in a declining industry. You won't want to miss this one! #indiegamemarketing #gamemarketing #indiegames #steamdemo

Sean and David discuss the challenges of securing an entry-level position in the gaming industry, mentioning that it was difficult even before the added post-Covid complications. Check out this Devs Indie House clip! #indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

We are doing some internal testing Shoni Island’s upcoming demo overhaul! #basebuilding #colonysim #citybuilding #godgame Everything looks to be in order… except for a few villagers either massive noodle arms 😅

Here's a promo video for the new path system in the wonderful #indiegame @shoniisland.bsky.social. Such a joy to collaborate on this character and so excited to play the full release. Wishlist and play the demo on Steam now! #gamingvoiceover #voiceover

Sean and James talk a little about how incredibly painful it is to create one of the most important parts of a game: the UX/UI. #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

Our #indiegame and… #basebuilding #towerdefense #villagersim

Our #indiegame and… #basebuilding #towerdefense #villagersim

There is a MASSIVE update in the works right now. #basebuildinggame #colonysim #resourcemanagement #farmsim #indiegames The demo features just a FRAGMENT of what you can expect to be able to do in-game when the demo update releases.

Which one of the four elemental faeries on Shoni Island do you plan on worshipping until you have no more money or belongings? We have SImbi, Faeris, Gaia, and Zephyr! #colonysim #citybuilding #steamgame #steamdemo We have a MASSIVE update coming up featuring these four!

What's a city builder without buildings? It's almost as though we're becoming a proper game! #basebuildinggame #colonysim #resourcemanagement #farmsim So, maybe wishlist our game and check out the demo on Steam!

In this Devs Indie House clip, David of Occupational Hazard discusses funding his game and ensuring that artists, programmers, and others who want to work on it are compensated. #indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

We're working on a 'spirit vision' that will give players a peek at villager relationships and more! So, for no reason at all... do you prefer 1 or 2? #citybuilding #basebuilding #colonysim #godgame

Sean shares some knowledge concerning his experience gathering volunteers to help develop Shoni Island on a volunteer basis. (we LOVE it!) Sometimes, you just need to hear it from someone else. #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegames

We showed up and showed out! Thanks for helping us become the Top Game of the Day on the very first day of the Next Up Showcase! #nextupgames #cozy #colonysim #citybuilding #godgame Lead dev Sean did an interview with the Next UP Games team you can check out here 👇 https://tinyurl.com/3n5je9j3

One of the most important things that Hayley Durham from Sparket GameDev shared was how the data she collects from marketing translates into genuine game design. #indiegamemarketing #indiegames #gamemarketing #steamdemo

The devs have been hard at work creating new buildings for your villagers to enjoy! Have your villagers invite each other for a drink at the tavern or maybe to the local theater to watch the latest comedy. The world is what you make it! Coming soon to the demo! #colonysim #citybuilder #godgame

Chill and cozy is the name of the game. Experience all four seasons and various other environmental conditions in #ShoniIsland. Wishlist on #Steam today. #chillgaming #basebuilding #colonysim #cozy

Did someone want a full season loop? No? No one? Well, here's one anyway. Wishlist #ShoniIsland on #Steam! #chillgaming #cozy #colonysim #basebuildinggame

It's been a while since we last spoke about the faeries you'll encounter on Shoni Island. Meet Simbi, Zephyr, Faeris, and Gaia! #chillgaming #cozy #basebuildinggame #colonysim #indiegame

Sean and James from Reboot Interactive go over the difficulty behind finding funding for an indie game with only a few people on the development team. #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegames

It's been a while since we last spoke about the faeries you'll encounter on Shoni Island. Meet Simbi, Zephyr, Faeris, and Gaia! #chillgaming #cozy #basebuildinggame #colonysim #indiegame

In this clip of Devs Indie House, Sean and David discuss the revenue share model for indie developers looking to make their first game with a team of creators. #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev

Did someone want a full season loop? No? No one? Well, here's one anyway. Wishlist #ShoniIsland on #Steam! #chillgaming #cozy #colonysim #basebuildinggame

On Shoni Island, every villager has their own personality and stats. Whether they’re foraging champs or charming the merchant for scraps, no two will ever play the same. #basebuildinggame #coloysim #cozygame #indiegame

Thank you all for voting for Shoni Island as the indie game of the day on July 1 during the NextUp_ showcase! You can continue to vote for Shoni Island to keep it at the top for the remainder of the showcase! #indiegames #indiegamedev #colonysim #basebuilding #cozy

James Gideon of Reboot Interactive shares his experience with developing games and creating a team of dedicated contributors in the volunteer landscape. Looking to start a studio? This one's for you #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegames

We’ve hit the top spotlight in today’s NextUp_ showcase with the most upvotes! KEEP SLAMMING THAT UPVOTE BUTTON! 🔗 nextupgames.com #indiegame #gamedev #colonysim #basebuildinggame #cozy

We are OFFICIALLY on the front page of the NextUp_ website today! Login, checkout the sick #indiegames being featured, and then vote for us to be the number one. Seriously. Vote for us. Or else we will delay Shoni Island AGAIN 👊 #indiegamedev #cozy #basebuilding #colonysim

Chill and cozy is the name of the game. Experience all four seasons and various other environmental conditions in #ShoniIsland. Wishlist on #Steam today. #chillgaming #basebuilding #colonysim #cozy

Want to learn more about the game, or just want a cozy place to chill? Join the Shoni Island community Discord! Link is in the bio 🏝️ #indiegames #colonysim #citybuilder #cozy

During our conversation with Hayley Durham from Sparket GameDev, we learned a lot about the more rewarding parts of being consistent with social media posting. #indiegamemarketing #gamemarketing #indiegames #steamdemo

Shoni Island is proud to be a part of the NextUp_ showcase starting on July 1!  We will also be featured on that very same day! Check out their site for additional info: https://nextupgames.com/ #colonysim #indiegames #citybuilder #cozy

We're working on a free-roaming camera! With it, you can glide across your island, follow your favorite villagers, and take in the action from every angle. Smooth, dynamic, and totally under your control. 🫡 #colonysim #indiegame #basebuildinggame #cozy

Making games can be a long, arduous project. Sean and David talk about being consistent and sticking to the game you're currently working on! #indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

Check out the Shoni Island demo on Steam! We've got a bunch of exciting updates coming to the demo soon too 👀 #settlementbuilding #earlyaccess #steamearlyaccess #steamdemo

Shoni Island is more than a blank canvas. It’s a living world waiting for your touch. Shape the land, farm your fields, decorate every corner, and build a home your villagers will actually love. Whether you’re chasing beauty, balance, or just want to see your villagers argue, it’s all up to you.

During our chat with James from Interactive, he goes over the hardships of finding a job in a declining industry, even sharing a few vulnerabilities.  Check it out 🏝️ #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegames

During our chat with James from Interactive, he goes over the hardships of finding a job in a declining industry, even sharing a few vulnerabilities.  Check it out 🏝️ #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegames

There’s always that villager—the one with wild stories that somehow keep everyone hooked. Your villagers can gather, gossip, and even host their own talks. Put Shoni Island on your wishlist today! #puzzlegame #chillgaming #cozy #basebuilding #colonysim

We've been hard at work creating all-new animations for socializing on Shoni Island. Have a cozy chat by the fire with other villagers 🏕️ Wishlist today! #citybuilding #cozy #colonysim

Our very own Sean Menzies spoke with Hayley Durham from Sparket GameDev a bit ago and in their conversation, she shared some of the more challenging parts of marketing your indie game on social media. Check out the clip! #indiegamemarketing #gamemarketing #indiegames #steamdemo