Wrote quite a bit of text about how my demo launch went down last week. Spoiler: Not at all as expected! There were quite a few surprises, both bad and good 😊 Give it a read over on Reddit if that sounds interesting to you: www.reddit.com/r/IndieDev/c... #indiedev

The Greenening is participating in the Cozy Job Simulators event on Steam! I love how multifaceted (and cute) the games in this event are, make sure to check it out 😊 store.steampowered.com/curator/4568... #CozySimFest #indiegames

Huge thanks to everyone who played, shared & gave feedback on The Greenening demo! 💚 The response has been kind, constructive & way bigger than I expected. Lots to think about now, but it's a great place to be in 😊 Haven’t tried it yet? 🌱 store.steampowered.com/app/3634980/... #indiedev

DEMO OUT NOW! The Greenening - A wholesome incremental journey 🌱 🗺️ Explore a forgotten world 🔍 Discover the secrets hidden beneath the ashes 💧 Upgrade your versatile watering abilities 🌺 Grow a cozy space garden 🎮 Play + wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3634980/... #indiegame

Today is the release day of my demo. It's also the day of a major power outage in the south-east of Berlin - where I live and work. I'll do it anyway. Wish me luck 😊

Incredibly excited to announce that The Greenening Demo will be out TOMORROW on Steam! 🌱 Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about this wholesome incremental journey I've been building for the better part of the year 😊 store.steampowered.com/app/3441280/... #indiedev #indiegame

This just in 😮 Probably still two or three weeks until the actual release to polish and fix things, but it's coming soon! I'm pretty nervous and excited already, can't wait to hear what people think 😊 (Gamescom was really nice and affirming in that regard) #indiegames #indiedev

Really happy to be a part of the #BackToSchool games celebration happening this week on Steam! It features lots of awesome educational and nature-themed games (the latter category hosting The Greenening 😊) Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4469... #indiegames

Imagine my (very pleasant) surprise to see my #godot game featured in this #unity newsletter that I've been subscribed to for quite some time! 😊 (and stayed after my engine-switch because there's also a lot of general #indiedev goodness in there)

I'm at #gamescom! And The Greenening will be publicly playable for the first time ever at the Amaze booth in the middle of Hall 10.2 (E030). It takes the spotlight today between 2pm and 4pm, come by and say hi if you like ☺️

Updated my website today to be more concise, responsive and, well, just nicer overall 😊 Have a look if you like: erkberggames.com (did this mostly in preparation for gamescom for which I already printed some business cards with a website-link on them to force me to finally update it ^^)

As we all know the game industry is going through very turbulent times, unfortunately this has also affected several members of our collective. The silver lining is that one of the largest rooms in our coworking space in Berlin will be available from September 1st. More info in thread...

Here’s something special: The wonderfully wholesome new game from my friends at Spellgarden! ✨ They really put their hearts into this one and it shows 🥰 And I did too! (during a couple of months of dev support) So, do yourself a favor and play it - it’s a really lovely game 😊

Just noticed that the wishlist comparison descriptors for the three thingies I got on Steam are beautifully colorful 🎨 Can you guess which one is which? 😊 (options are my upcoming game The Greenening, my first game Recollection and the Recollection soundtrack)

Super happy that both Recollection (at its lowest price ever) and The Greenening are part of the "Games Forged in Germany" Steam event! Please check out these amazing games by awesome devs from Germany (among them many friends of mine 💚) store.steampowered.com/sale/Games-F... #indiedev #gamedev

The #SteamSummerSale2025 is in full swing, and Recollection is now available at its lowest price yet! If you're longing for a relaxing and introspective night walk on these hot summer days, then this game might just be for you 😊 store.steampowered.com/app/1804610/... #indiegames

Added a new gameplay mechanic to The Greenening this week: Water clusters! They can be charged and explode when full, clearing a big area. They can also be chained together, which is quite fun 😊 (new colorful bushes in there too) store.steampowered.com/app/3441280/... #screenshotsaturday #indiedev

The Greenening is a short incremental game about exploring and revitalizing a forlorn world 🌱 🔍🗺️ Discover your hidden surroundings ⏫💧 Upgrade your versatile watering abilities 🚀🌺 Grow a cozy space garden store.steampowered.com/app/3441280/... #pitchyagame

💫Release Date Announcement💫 Surreal to think that the game we started working on 4 years ago is now inching closer to the finish line! 😮 🔮Ritual of Raven launches August 7th, 2025! 🔮 #indiedev #cozygames #indiegames Part of The MIX Summer Game Showcase @themix.bsky.social‬ 🌴

🎉⛵ TRAILS is out now! ⛵🎉 Hoist the sails - the desert awaits! Get the game here: store.steampowered.com/app/3605120/... purplesloth.itch.io/trails #indiegames #release #indiedev #trails #steam #itch #gamedev #puzzle

Created the Title Screen for The Greenening today, what do you think? I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, but feedback is always much appreciated! Steam-Link: store.steampowered.com/app/3441280/... #indiedev #indiegame

Updated the trailer and Steam page for The Greenening today to reflect the latest changes and especially to incorporate the main character of the game (most likely named Sparkle😊) Feedback and shares much appreciated! 💚 store.steampowered.com/app/3441280/... #indiegames #indiedev

Has it been 2 years already since the release of Recollection? Time sure does fly 😊 Here's two special presents to celebrate 1. Permanent price drop from 4.99 to 1.99 $/€! 2. Soundtrack now available! store.steampowered.com/app/1804610/... erkberg.bandcamp.com/album/recoll... #indiegames #indiedev

The Greenening just got some shiny new effects! ✨ The cloud trail, dust particles and watering effect are subtle enough to not be distracting, but make the game feel much more alive, I think. How do you like them? store.steampowered.com/app/3441280/... #indiedev #indiegames

#INDIELiveExpo is live right now, showcasing a ton of awesome #indiegames! The Greenening is making an appearance too 😉 www.youtube.com/live/iQM26fw...

Adding a trail to my cloud, first try might be "a bit" much but looks pretty cool in its own way 😁 #indiedev

We love games that calm you down – and quietly pull you in. That’s why we’re excited to be publishing Lyca – a small incremental game where you help a magical wolf restore a barren land into a blooming meadow 🐺🌸 Created by solo dev @syphono4.com. Launching April 7. #indiegame #incrementalgame

"What's that pink bubble gum in the middle of the screen?", they asked. So I decided to try something out 😊 store.steampowered.com/app/3441280/... #indiedev #indiegames

✨SPACE SPROUTS IS OUT NOW!!!!✨ Launch into cozy cosmic chaos: solve puzzles, bend physics and throw everything around! 🚀🌱 💜You can buy it now with a -10% launch discount! Please if you can, leave a review, as it really helps us a lot get some extra visibility from Steam!💜 tinyurl.com/SpaceSprouts

Today is the big day! 🤖🥳🎉 From 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm CET you will be able to buy Mother Machine! And until April 9th you can get a free FLC to expand your experience! store.steampowered.com/app/1555980?...

The Darkest Files is OUT NOW on Steam! 🔎 After 4 years of development, our historical investigation game about Fritz Bauer's quest for justice in 1950s Germany is finally available. Uncover the truth. Confront the past. Serve justice. Buy and play today: store.steampowered.com/app/2058730/...

Am I a #solodevsurvivor? Not sure, as I make most of my income from freelancing and only a small fraction from #indiedev. But maybe that'll change (at least a tiny bit) with my upcoming second game The Greenening, a short incremental game about water, life and discovery. 🌱

⚔️ OUT NOW 👑 Reignbreaker is now available on Steam & GOG 🔥 god slay the queen.

The #SteamSpringSale is on and Recollection is at its lowest price yet at 70% off: store.steampowered.com/app/1804610/... Spring is not just my fav season, but the most fitting one to check out the game: Both in the real world and in the game nature makes an invigorating return 🌱

"Your departure has been delayed. Please enjoy our complimentary lounge to relax, work, study or sleep" Ambient Dark is now out on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3396470/... A relaxing musical experience 🎵 set in a virtual spaceport lounge 🌌 #ambient #indiegame

Just opened up an old prototype to extract some code snippets and this is the first thing I see. I really hope these tooltips always delivered on their promise :)

Proud to reveal our official launch trailer for TheDarkestFiles! Dive into the story of Fritz Bauer and his courageous team of prosecutors who brought Nazi criminals to justice. Their fight for the rule of law is more relevant today than ever before. Coming March 25th. #DefendDemocracy #IndieGame

The devastating news of the day: The studio I worked at for more than 4 years before going solo is shutting down 💔 Their games and the time I spent there were amazing and will always mean a lot to me. They're such talented and lovely people and I hope everyone lands safely!

The wonderful news of the day: The demo for Ritual of Raven from my friends at @spellgardengames.com is available now on Steam! I did quite a bit of freelance development for the game and can heartily and very personally recommend checking out (and wishlisting) this gem of cozy gaming!

smash the system. loot their vaults. rise again & again until the Queen is dead. ready your Javelin: Reignbreaker launches March 18 👑 play the DEMO now: store.steampowered.com/app/2129810/... 🔁🤘

Super excited to announce my new game! The Greenening - A short incremental game about rediscovering and growing life in a forlorn world. 🌱 🔍🗺️ Explore your hidden surroundings ⏫💧 Upgrade your versatile watering abilities 🚀🌺 Tend to your cozy space garden #indiegames

HUGE NEWS: we got a release date for Steam AND are coming to Xbox Game Pass on the same day!! Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders arrives on Jan 21!

The holidays are about to start, so here's a beautiful Recollection fanart by Frauke Furch to get you in the mood 😊 Enjoy some time off, lots of hot beverages and potentially even some snow! ❄️ PS: The game is 60% off during the #SteamWinterSale2024 store.steampowered.com/app/1804610/...

Recollection is 60% off for the next week during the #SteamAutumnSale 💸 If you're looking for a short and relaxing, beautiful yet melancholic experience, you may have just found it 😊 store.steampowered.com/app/1804610/...

Guess what... it's the Berlin Game Scene starter pack! 🐻🕹 go.bsky.app/9J3quUf If you're doing something game-related and youre based in Berlin please reply to be added!

I made a German Games Industry starter pack! 🇩🇪 go.bsky.app/GS3eL7b Haven't seen a list yet so I made one! Let's help German gamedev Twitter escapees find each other. 💖 Reply if you want to be added! #gamedev #indiedev

Super happy to participate in the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration with Recollection 💚 The event features an incredible amount of wonderful indie games that offer more relaxing, intimate and all around beautiful experiences, so make sure to check it out 😊 store.steampowered.com/sale/wholeso...

The latest user review for Recollection is just beautiful and I need to share it! Reading such heartwarming words means the world to me and encourages me to keep going. Thank you so much! 💚 PS: The game is currently 50% off during the #steamsummersale2024 store.steampowered.com/app/1804610/...

Recollection is part of the "Games baked in Germany" showcase on Steam and 50% off for the next week! 💸 This is a super cool event featuring tons of wonderful #indiegames, among them quite a few by good friends of mine🤗 ➡️ store.steampowered.com/sale/games-m...

Happy Birthday, Recollection! 🎉 Exactly one year ago, my first game as a solo dev was released and to celebrate, Recollection will be 50% off for the rest of the week! 💸 store.steampowered.com/app/1804610/... #indiegame #indiedev