iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tokyo Game Show 2026 スタート！！　See you there?!

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Our latest test session of our PvP mode Brawly Ball got a little spicy. Friendships are forged, and destroyed on a regular basis on the pitch. #indiedev #AWAYSIS

0133

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Throw @jkooza.bsky.social into the audio room and deliver some bad news. That's how the best #AWAYSIS audio performance is captured! #indiedev #gamedev

0172

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Last week @jkooza.bsky.social and @allymobbs.bsky.social trekked down to Tokyo to do some business. Along the way the enjoyed the luxuries of the Green Car. #gamedev #indiedev #japan

0153

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🎵We had a blast at the Frequency Punch x 17-BIT #BitSummit party overlooking the river. Great music. Amazing people. A fun night! #indiedev

2151

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Already missing the show floor of #BitSummit. Such a fun place to meet new friends, and share the love of games with the community, We hope you stopped by and played #AWAYSIS. #indiedev

0151

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Coming to #BitSummit this year? Then you better swing by Frequency Punch and celebrate with us! WHEN: Saturday May 23, 8pm till late! WHERE: West Harlem, Kyoto. Right near the legendary bridge party! COST: ¥2,000. See you there #indiedev #gaming #videogamemusic #vgm

0264

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Our team demoing AWAYSIS will be onstage at The Game Expo here in Melbourne in an hour!

031

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Our very own audio wizard @allymobbs.bsky.social is playing with the legendary @yuzokoshiro.bsky.social at TGX Bonus Stage in Melbourne, Australia next week. If you’re in town, grab a ticket and we’ll see you there! 🎟️ f.mtr.cool/yminzvjtid #indiedev #gaming #beats

070

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Excited to be part of @dayofthedevs.org San Francisco Edition! If you are heading to #GDC2026 please let us know, would be great to catch up and show you what our team has been cooking up for the past few years. #indiedev #gaming

1113

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Honored to be part of of the @clemmygames.bsky.social BIG Spring Showcase alongside a cavalcade of awesome #indiedev folks. Make sure you tune in on Mar 3rd, 2026 at 8AM PST to see #AWAYSIS and other great games. f.mtr.cool/lpuxecerwb #gaming #videogames

051

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Massive CONGRATULATIONS to our brothers and sisters at @84play.bsky.social for 20 YEARS of the finest storytelling videogamery! These coins are SO COOOOL!!

090

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Shibuya may be the home of the scramble and Hachiko, but @jkooza.bsky.social has some other feelings towards his old stomping ground. #indiedev #gamedev #sega #japan

4276

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Whenever our @colinwilliamson.bsky.social submits work-in-progress cutscenes, he voices them to make adding audio easier. Personally, I think we should ship these as is! 😸 Guest starring Big Matsu, who badly wanted his dinner. #gamedev #indiedev #AWAYSIS #gaming #cat

2146

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Day of the Devs is kicking off in 30 mins, and we couldn't be happier! Make sure you tune in to see our pals in action 🦊🐦‍⬛🐢🐸 📺 twitch.tv/thegameawards OR youtube.com/thegameawards #AWAYSIS #indiedev #thegameawards

030

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

⚔️Grab your swords and your pals, because the first demo of #AWAYSIS is now live for PC and Xbox Series S|X. www.xbox.com/en-US/games/... #indiedev #gaming

13211

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We are so stoked to announce that we are part of Day of the Devs - The Game Awards Digital Showcase next month. Honored, and ready to show you all what we have been cooking over here 🧑‍🍳 #indiedev #gaming #TheGameAwards

0191

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! @allymobbs.bsky.social made some glitch art featuring a very spooky enemy who awaits you within #AWAYSIS #gaming #indiedev #Halloween

093

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

One of our level designers Andy is just dreaming of a magical sunset. *17-BIT does occasionally allow our employees to see the sunrise, sunset, and encourages long walks along the beach for optimal viewing angles. #indiedev #gamedev #AWAYSIS

0165

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I think that long sigh sums up #indiedev in a definitive moment. Playtesting is fun, right folks? #gamedev #AWAYSIS

0204

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

You may have spotted this fiery fella in our last trailer. Matsuura-san immediately understood what we were trying to create with #AWAYSIS, and each art delivery was bursting with personality. #conceptart #indiedev

0100

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Our CEO @jkooza.bsky.social made it up to #TGS2025 today after a long train ride. Some nice shots as he head into the convention center. #gamedev #indiedev

0132

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

We asked the team to describe 17-BIT in a single sentence. It may be chaotic, but at the end of the day we have the most badass team around! #gamedev #indiedev

0154

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

To make the world of #AWAYSIS feel as organic as possible, @allymobbs.bsky.social spent the day throwing piles of wood to capture authentic timber timbre. 🪵 #indiedev #gamedev

0196

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Always a top honor to be featured in the games industry’s finest journal, EDGE!!

0222

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Our sound designer and in-house musician @allymobbs.bsky.social put together an incredible live set and put our guest musician the legend Chip Tanaka on stage for a mind blowing session as well! We celebrated with street beers afterwards.

072

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

BITSUMMIT XIII was one of our best shows ever, booth was packed the whole show, lots of smiles and return customers. People loved it, and it was incredible to experience so much love and excitement for all our hard work on AWAYSIS!! Thank you everyone who came by!!

083

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Day 2 of #BitSummit was incredible! So many folks came by to play #AWAYSIS and had a great time. Same place. Same time. See you tomorrow! #gamedev #indiedev

1233

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Incredible show tonight by the LEGEND, Hip Tanaka, who is working alongside our own @allymobbs.bsky.social on the soundtrack for our new game AWAYSIS!! First playable this weekend at BITSUMMIT!!

0203

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Merch booth is fully operational at BitSummit!! New 17-BIT shirts and hats just came in!! COME GET SOME!!

181

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Welcome to BITSUMMIT!!!! The goblin is ready for a fight, straight from the incredibly talented @feltmistress.bsky.social

3422

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Setup day is done! We can’t wait to see everyone come on by the booth at #BitSummit this weekend. Come play #AWAYSIS! We are on the third floor, opposite Nintendo! #gamedev #indiedev

3297

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Meet @potatodonkey.bsky.social, our COO who brings stability and reason to the chaos of our energetic team. He keeps things grounded, the lights on, and the toilet paper stocked .. usually #gamedev #indiedev

1183

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Last week we caught up with @bb.wavelengths.online to show him #AWAYSIS. It was an absolute pleasure to talk about what we want to achieve with our game, and what it's like running a studio in Kyoto. They talk about it on the latest @intothecast.bsky.social episode: intothecast.online #gamedev

0195

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Meet @jkooza.bsky.social, our fearless leader and creative fireball. His art and creative sensibilities power everything that we do here at 17-BIT, not to mention his endless well of enthusiasm. Don't take it from me, see what the team had to say about him. #indiegames #gamedev #gaming

2155

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

🦊🐸🐦🐢 Our tiny heroes are ready for battle! ⚔️ Get ready for physics done right when #AWAYSIS arrives on PC and console later this year. Help us out, and wishlist the game on Steam here: store.steampowered.com/app/3334760/... #gaming #gamedev #indiegame

2309

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

11 years ago today, our animator @callenwagner.bsky.social suited up as A-TAK from #GALAK-Z at PSX 2014. I asked for fun memories. 🥪 They had bomb catering 🐼 I got to hang out in a mascot room with other mascots 🤸‍♂️ Tight outfits are only comfy for the first 15 mins! #gamedev #gaming

1135

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Get ready for the ultimate dungeon brawler! Awaysis is a physics-based brawler with incredibly tight controls, cute animals, and has combat where momentum matters. Check out the trailer! Coming to Xbox, Windows, and PS5! Wishlist it on Steam here: store.steampowered.com/app/3334760/... #gaming

15818

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Incredibly proud to have our next game announced as part of #IGNSummerOfGaming! Awaysis is a physics-based dungeon brawler! Smash, crash and bash around an ever-changing world, beating bad guys and gearing up our cast of heroes. Dive into the Awaysis soon on Console & PC!

53114

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It's been a while. For those of you who already know us, here's a recap of what the studio has been up to over the past 4 years. We are 17-BIT. An award-winning #indiegame studio working out of #Kyoto, #Japan. Here's a primer for what drives our passion for #gamedev.

412121

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Our #Switch2 units are on the way to the office. Getting these were no easy feat, but we are very excited to start exploring Mario Kart World when they arrive. Who picked one up? What do you think so far?

Three Nintendo Switch 2 consoles sitting on a table.

2110

17-BIT - AWAYSIS Demo Live on Steam! @17-bit.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

☀️ The #SummerGameFest2025 PlayStation sale has kicked off! Song in the Smoke, GALAK-Z, and Skulls of the Shogun are all 50% off! If you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you can grab them at 75% off And stick around for some cool news coming later this week… #indiedev #gaming

Song in the Smoke cover art with a call to action to purchase the game on the Sony PlayStation Store.

Skulls of the Shogun cover art with a call to action to purchase the game on the Sony PlayStation Store.

GALAK-Z cover art with a call to action to purchase the game on the Sony PlayStation Store.

0133