Take a walk through our 2025 Game Jam and we reminisce 💭 Nous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir vécu une autre année extraordinaire et d'avoir vu des projets créatifs sortir de notre espace. Thank you everyone who came and who supports GAMERella so we can continue to share what we love🎮

✨️Mentor Highlight✨️

Give these amazing studios and devs a follow to stay up to date and be the first to know when the playtests open (if that's your thing): @altkeygames.bsky.social @ravinestudios.ca @maarti.net @styraxstudios.bsky.social @studiolazulite.bsky.social

Some familiar indie games here 👀

Sometimes I wonder how much I should lean into these facts when promoting my game project: • Self-Publishing Indie • Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget) • Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7) Probably at least a bit more. 🙂‍↕️ Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢

Day #1 of the annual GAMERella Game Jam! Despite transit strikes and endless snowfall, the love for games perseveres. The jam begins with fresh team, new ideas and creativity brewing. Merci à tous d'être venus, en personne ou virtuellement, et rendez-vous demain pour continuer à s'amuser !

It’s our last day at Le Central. Come celebrate with us and play some local games. #gamedev #indiedev #montrealgamedev

I organize events too! We’ve been showing games from small Montreal devs all week and it’s been amazing!

The indie showcase is on at Le Central! There are 5 new games to try, come hangout, we are here ‘til 4pm today 🙂 #gameevents

I'm showing my game Embers this afternoon! If you like cozy witchy games and poutine - come say hi ❤️

We're all set up at Poutineville Ontario! Come have lunch and check out some more games!

Come to @pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social's indie games showcase! There will be good bad jokes, tasty food, and a guide to our brand new game's pre-alpha development, Wailing Witch! 🕰️ Tomorrow this 14th of November, 12pm to 4pm 📌 at the food court of Le Central, Montreal. See you there! 🪄

Definitely worth going, there is a lot of nice game to try and nice people to talk to.

🎮 Excited to showcase CLTRS this Friday, Nov 14, at Pixel&Poutine! 📍 Le Central Food Court, Montreal, 12:00 – 16:00 Where crispy fries & rich gravy meet the delicate pink aesthetic of CLTRS 💗🍟✨ @pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social #GameDev #IndieDev #Montreal

Tonight is the first night of our showcase week! 25 indie games have come together to celebrate the first Montreal Games Week and we couldn't be happier ❤️ see you all soon!

So excited to be showcasing our game Embers in The Indie Zone at MIGS! If you're around, come say hi!

GAMERella Co-Director Gina Hara will be talking on the importance of queer-driven game research on Saturday with the amazing @alexcustodio.com

Friends!! The Poly Fighter playtest is live!! Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!! RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

Those looking for experimental games made with minimal budgets and offering deep human stories and experiences, Camille and Laura is the game for you. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social monstervine.com/2025/08/cami...

Hi, my game just released. It's about the life of a single mother, as seen through the eyes of her child. If you like small passion projects, it would mean a lot to me for you to check it out, share it and review it. #indiegames #solodev #gamedev store.steampowered.com/app/3129110/...

You're invited to our Summer Soirée! Happening next week, Aug 20th, on @havenstudios.bsky.social's rooftop terrace! 🍩 food bites (including vegan options) 🍹 non-alcoholic drinks ♿ wheelchair/stroller accessible 🌿 lactation/wellness room Tickets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...

Probably the most important #ScreenshotSaturday. I can't wait. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev

I am here today with @queensguard.bsky.social at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org and our plant puzzle game Shards Between Us!! Please pop through and say hi if you’re about :)

Hey folks!! So excited to be showcasing at the Glasgow Indie Games Fest TOMORROW!! Animator, Charlotte (me!!) is gonna be out and about with stickers and donning the Queensguard, Shards Between Us t-shirt! :) Here we are on the AMAZING @glasgowindiegamesfest.org website here 💕✨ See you tomorrow!!!

Got my first review!! And it's positive too!!! Thank you @mariojramos.bsky.social #Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegames #Solodev videoludique.ca/2025/08/05/c...

Introducing our Mentors!

Time Bandit is one of my favourite games of all time and you should play it.

At GAMERella, our goal is to continue to build on the work that is being done in the gaming industry so that everyone who has a passion for games has the opportunity to play, build and be a part of the communities that video games foster. The game is not over until we all get to play.

What's up Plantlings!!🌿Just wanted to show off another beautiful banner from the Candian Game Sale 💖 (Shout out to our Canada reps @threwen.bsky.social, @noragrandiflora.bsky.social and @arka2arka9.bsky.social (travelling across the border!)) Big thank you to La Guilde de Jeu Vidéo de Québec!!

Y2K, A/S/L, LOL! Soft Chaos is crowdfunding our hit interactive theatre Discord larp about identity and fandom, Strangers on the 'Net for #RPGparty — Roleplay like it's 1999! Follow our preview page to be notified on launch and get an extra gift if you back it ✨ gamefound.com/en/projects/...

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s mentorship cohort: 🎮 15 talented mentees 🤝 14 experienced mentors From AAA studios to indie collectives: we’ve paired folks from across disciplines and regions. Let the learning (and game-making) begin! ✨ #GameDev #GameMentorship #GAMERella #IndieDev

My little solo-journaling ttrpg - Bookworm - is part of this bundle!

(4/5) Shards Between Us by @queensguard.bsky.social Puzzle meets poetry in this narrative-driven game about love, loss, and transformation. A beautiful game made by warm, thoughtful people we’re lucky to call friends. 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/2272410/...

🧠 The #CerebralPuzzleShowcase continues all week — and #LuckyMe is in great company! 🧩 Try our new demo with improved grid-based movement and all-new #puzzles: 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1712270/... 🧵Check out some standout games we're loving (in the thread 👇) #indiegames #puzzlegames

LOOK AT THIS SPECTACULAR LINE UP! The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is in full swing and check out this PACKED schedule of amazing things to check out all through the weekend! Please check out the livestream and mayhaps you can drop our plant, puzzler, Shards Between Us a wishlist on Steam too 🍃🌿🌱

Our next workshop features @annacwebs.bsky.social and @deersten.bsky.social who will share their thoughts and experiences about digital networking to help folks make the most out of their digital industry presence. June 10th | Online | RSVP: events.humanitix.com/digital-netw...

Meanwhile, here in the Canadian Rockies - the snow’s melting, the trails are calling, and my summer reading stack is ready 📚 🇨🇦 Nothing beats a good book, a cold drink, and some fresh mountain air 🏔️

I've got a pal running his first tabletop KS campaign. It's a spicy trick taking game that also doubles as a super slick standard deck of cards! Check it out here! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

My friends at @amelore.coop just launched their trick-tacking #boardgame kickstarter. Go look if you love card games: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

Our friends at @amelore.coop just launched the kickstarter for their game A Calamity of Witches! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

The kickstarter for A Calamity of Witches is LIVE!!! The Calamity has arrived!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

We are happy to announce that we will be participating in the Wholesome Direct 2025! Tune in to the Wholesome Games livestream on Saturday, June 7 at 12 PM ET! #WholesomeDirect #WholesomeGames

GOOD MORNING The Crips for eSims for Gaza Itch Bundle is live! itch.io/b/2965/crips... 200+ video games, TTRPGs, zines, comics, & more $16+ to support Palestinians surviving occupation! On sale April 28-May 20 🇵🇸✊❤️ SPREAD THE WORD!

I'm grateful for @pixelbreakdown.bsky.social interviewing me about my weird game! Go check the video, subscribe to her channel and go watch more stories of indie devs making interesting and creative stuff! youtu.be/owwRz6EUepE?...

🎮✨ Calling all emerging game makers! ✨🎮 GAMERella Mentorship Applications are NOW OPEN! Ready to level up your skills, connect with industry pros, and bring your game ideas to life? 💥 This is your moment! 🚀 Get all the info & apply here: gamerella.ca/mentorship/en/ #GameDev #Mentorship

You should always ask for permission before petting the dog. #ScreenshotSaturday #Indiegames #Indiedev #Dog #Gamedev

Your game studio is diverse, offers flexible work, and is building something amazing?! 👏 …But traditional business structures still holding you back? 🤔 Our Peer Accelerator offers $25K + mentorship to help studios like yours transition to cooperative models where governance matches your values.

If you’re in Montreal I’ll be mentoring at this event! I would love to see you there.

Excited to be helping out with the Montréal Scientific Game Jam again this year! Check it out:

We're looking for jammers and mentors for the 2nd Montréal Scientific Game Jam! April 18-20th at @indieasylum.bsky.social 🧪🥼🎮 Info: events.humanitix.com/game-jam-sci... #MontrealSGJ