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We're delighted to announce The Mysterious Mansions bundle, which contains The Incident at Galley House and The Séance of Blake Manor. This is just in time for the Steam Autumn sale, so it's a great time to pick up some mystery games. store.steampowered.com/bundle/90016...

News: Announcing the Mysterious Mansions Bundle

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Bonfire Peaks by @toboggan.work released 5 years ago today! 🔥Set your belongings on fire on a beautiful voxel art puzzle island🔥 store.steampowered.com/app/1147890/...

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Alan Hazelden @alanhazelden.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hire Priscilla to do music for your game!

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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · 28/09/2026

Just two more days to submit ThinkyCon talk proposals! We'd love to hear from puzzle game developers and enthusiasts alike!

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ThinkyCon 2026 · Thinky Games

Puzzle design, art, development, production — learn about every aspect of crafting thinky games.

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Echtrae @echtrae.itch.io · 27/09/2026

📝 The Rule-Discovery Paper Puzzle Game Jam has officially ended ✨ Thank you to everyone who participated, and a big congratulations to everyone who submitted! Take some time to try out the games, show the creators some support, and leave some feedback. itch.io/jam/rule-dis...

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The Rule-Discovery Paper Puzzle Game Jam

A game jam from 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-27 hosted by Echtrae. Welcome to the Rule-Discovery Paper Puzzle Game Jam! Your goal: to create and submit a rule-discovery paper puzzle within the length of the ...

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Aaron Riccio @illogicaljoker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Instead, I played the sokoban DITTORI, and I've never seen a demo with so much life! A healthy dose of puzzles clarify how the overworld is chockablock with hidden extra puzzles and connections, plus I stumbled onto another layer of secret "void" collectibles; this is for VOID STRANGER sickos.

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DITTORI on Steam

Deep beneath the world, an ancient god stirs. Master the forbidden power of DITTORI, discover its secrets, and use it to bend reality to your will. Herald the end of all things.

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's the LAST DAY to apply for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant! Applications close today at 23:59 PST! This is a fantastic opportunity for puzzle game developers from traditionally underrepresented groups and backgrounds! You can apply here: grants.draknek.org

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Zach Gage @stfj.net · 25/09/2026

📣 We're trying something new over here in Puzzmo land — community games. We still have plenty of our own games coming, but if you've got a game you think would be a fit for Puzzmo, reach out! More info & the submission form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Submissions run through October 2.

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Submit A Game To Puzzmo

We're thinking about having a handful of games from members of our community appear on Puzzmo later this year. We’re always working towards Puzzmo being the place for thoughtful puzzles, so this proje...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Applications for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant will close THIS SUNDAY! There's still time to get your application in! 📨 You can apply here: grants.draknek.org

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A bunch of our games are currently discounted until October 2nd on PlayStation! 🎒 A Monster's Expedition 70%off 🟦 Patrick's Parabox 50% off 🔥 Bonfire Peaks Complete Edition 60% off draknek.org/playstation

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Chao @chao-c.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I've been working on this little garden for the past year, and today it's finally open! 🌱 Chomp Garden is out now on Steam! A bite-sized puzzle adventure where you play as a tiny lamp, guide strange plants with light, and find your lost pup! store.steampowered.com/app/4457150

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Mr. Moo Sky @bricebowl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Disable gambling ads:

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Manage Sponsored Content settings. "Real Money Gambling" radio switch is "off" (disables gambling content)

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Experimental Games Showcase @exgs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📣 Applications are now OPEN for the 2027 Experimental Games Showcase at GDC! 📣 You have until October 23rd to send us all the weird, innovative and unique things you are working on. More info and apply here: www.experimentalgamesshowcase.com

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Experimental Games Showcase

SUBMIT YOUR GAME TO THE

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Day of the Devs @dayofthedevs.org · 21/09/2026

It's that time of year again! Submissions for the Game Awards edition of Day of the Devs are now open! Good luck! www.dayofthedevs.org/submit

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Alan Hazelden @alanhazelden.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

As Order of the Sinking Star is coming out next month, in advance of review coverage coming in I wanted to add one thing to my last statement about the game: bsky.app/profile/drak... (note: at that time I didn’t have a separate personal account)

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Qweerty Gamers @qweertygamers.org · 19/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈Have a queer or queer-made game releasing in 2027? Our Qweerty Game Dev Microgrant is accepting applications! Recipients will receive up to $2,500 to finish funding their game. 🗓️ Apply by October 11th Thanks to zPride for helping make this possible <3

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mcc @dryad.technology · 19/09/2026

It's important to remember that if a human *voluntarily attaches* a statistical text generation AI, to a command prompt that can create biomolecules or launch nukes, and a disaster happens, it wasn't because of "intelligence" or malice. It was because statistical models are *fundamentally random*.

"Like other biotech companies, Anthropic is embracing physical automation, said the two people, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The startup wants to push how its Claude AI can direct robotic units to carry out science experiments with limited human intervention, one of the people said."

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Annette @weeble.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Strongly recommend this if you like puzzles and secrets. Play it unspoiled. (Yeah, don't watch me stream it. 😭) Discovering and making sense of the strange mechanics feels superb. I love the mix of interpreting what the game is showing me, what it's telling me, and what I can learn by experiment.

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Quintin Steiner | SubDuctis demo out now! @quintin-steiner.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

SubDuctis is a mind-bending puzzle game about folding space. Bypass obstacles, form conductive paths, and discover new areas Demo out now! Add the full game to your Steam wishlist to support development store.steampowered.com/app/3182310/ #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #puzzle #thinky

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

You can now watch Andrew Shouldice's developer talk for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant on YouTube! In this talk, he shares his experience creating virtual spaces that give players a sense of wonder and discovery. youtu.be/tVWdjBsGc1E

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Here's the September edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye: thinkythirdthursday.com/september-2026

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Thinky Third Thursday - September 2026

Monthly game recommendations from the puzzle experts at Draknek & Friends

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top tier pizza topping 🍉 @straight-upgay.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This game deserves every bit of praise it's gotten - my account looks like I'm advertising for them lol but I really just loved this game

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Alan Hazelden @alanhazelden.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

While I'm sharing boardgame content, I guess I should brag that I'm currently first place in the Tipperary arena mode on Board Game Arena! Very good game, that's a recommendation from me.

Draknek is 1st place on a screenshot of a leaderboard

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The latest episode of the Draknek & Friends Official Podcast is out! In this episode @alanhazelden.bsky.social, @mairispaceship.com and @rachelwatts.bsky.social take a break from videogames to discuss all things board games. Check it out wherever you get podcasts, or head to draknek.org/podcast

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Bobby Vanden @danga.games · 15/09/2026

He Who Watches hit 100 reviews! Thank you to everyone who has played and reviewed thus far - I read every single one of them, for better or worse 😅

Steam store page for He Who Watches showing 100 reviews (95%, very positive)

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

He Who Watches has 100 reviews and is 'Very Positive' on Steam!! Congrats @danga.games!! If you've played He Who Watches and enjoyed it, please leave a review! store.steampowered.com/app/1070500/...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

LOK Digital is now ✨Overwhelmingly Positive✨ on Steam!! A huge congrats @letibus.bsky.social @icedropgames.bsky.social! Here's a link to the game's Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/2207440/...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A reminder that the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is still open to applicants! The deadline is Sunday 27th September 2026! You can read more about the grant here: grants.draknek.org

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OldCaptainWZJ @oldcaptainwzj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I've recently completed He Who Watches, which is a great first-person grid-based puzzler made by @danga.games and published by @draknek.bsky.social. I enjoy how it utilizes its 3D shenanigans to the fullest, and how it handles its "secret layer". Game's page: store.steampowered.com/app/1070500/...

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Save 15% on He Who Watches on Steam

Walk on walls. Manipulate gravity. Discover secrets. In this first-person puzzle game, delve deep into an ancient labyrinth of intricate conundrums, seeking an imprisoned god at the centre.

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Aura @aurahack.ca · 10/09/2026

He Who Watches is great so far. Time from "i'm a genius" to "i'm totally fucking stupid" was met in record time but still really fun. I feel like it has some metalayer of puzzle I'm not capable of solving and I don't know if it's a knowledge thing or an ability thing but it's fun not to know yet

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Zach Soares @voxels.ca · 11/09/2026

I'm available for work! - Characters - Rigging and Animations - Environments Art I've worked on Teardown, Vampire Crawlers, Moonglow Bay and many more! Feel free to DM me or email zachary.soares@zsinked.com

Teardown Marketing screenshot showcasing the second level of the Relics of Barkuna DLC.

Vampire Crawlers screenshot from within the library. Environment art can be seen with the array of bookshelves and props

Moonglow Bay selfies screenshot from the main character. Soft and light art style

A screenshot from On The Nose, interrogating our first suspect Mr. Deerest.

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Nightwell Games @nightwellgames.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

WE HAVE A RELEASE DATE! Deductopia will be coming your way on October 28! 12 unique hand-drawn detective puzzles, set in the cozy world of Deductopia. Sort out the Skate Park, the Museum, the Coffee Shop, and more! store.steampowered.com/app/4429720/...

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TimOfLegend @timoflegend.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It's spreading! Lighthouse fever is spreading! Check out this amazing LIGHTHOUSE BUNDLE on Steam! store.steampowered.com/bundle/86723...

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Save 23% on The Lighthouse Bundle on Steam

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Here are some lovely things folks have said about He Who Watches! We'll link to some of them below! 👁️🏹 Thanks to everyone who has played the game! You can buy the game here: store.steampowered.com/app/1070500/...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A bunch of our games are currently on sale on Nintendo Switch! 🎒 A Monster's Expedition 70% off 🧩 Patrick's Parabox 50% off ⬜ LOK Digital 25% off www.draknek.org/nintendo

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Raindrinker ❄ Icedrop Games @raindrinker.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yay achievement unlocked!!

LOK Digital on Steam with ovewhelmingly positive rating

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authorblues @authorblu.es · 10/09/2026

I still strongly recommend A Monster's Expedition. Far and above my favorite Draknek game. The writing is charming and the puzzles are incredibly creative.

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The last of our He Who Watches behind-the-scenes videos is now live on YouTube! Here's a snippet from the full video, where developer Bobby runs through a level with commentary. You can watch the full behind-the-scenes chat on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/O3I0MUMsSgc

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Point-and-Click Showcase @pointclickshowcase.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣 Announcing the Point-and-Click Showcase 🎉 Together @amanita-design.net and @rustylake.com are hosting a showcase packed with new game trailers, a dedicated Steam sale, and much more to be revealed. 👀 🔗 Apply NOW: forms.gle/z6e1QQFP9xwT... Follow us for future updates! 🖱️

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Sarah Cole @irny.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Would YOU like to support a friendly, not-for-profit tabletop gaming event? Now in its 5th year, Trick or Retreat is open to sponsorship! ToR is a relaxed residential retreat for making friends, crafting, and a whole lot of tabletop gaming. Find out more at support.trickorretreat.uk

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Sponsorship - Trick or Retreat

Hello, friend! Would you like to sponsor Trick or Retreat 2026? Now in its fifth year, Trick or Retreat is a relaxed event where folks enjoy crafts, go for little walks, and play tabletop games. A lot...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thanks @digitalspy.com for this lovely review of @danga.games's He Who Watches! www.digitalspy.com/tech/a736416... "He Who Watches is a wonderful game full of genius puzzles, interesting mechanics and deeply rewarding and satisfying secrets." "I can't recommend this year's best puzzle game enough"

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He Who Watches is the best puzzle game of the year

Don't miss this gravity-manipulating puzzler that invites you to look closer.

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We've uploaded another He Who Watches behind-the-scenes video discussing the game's development process! In this clip, He Who Watches solo developer Bobby Vanden chats about automated level testing. You can watch the full behind-the-scenes chat on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/QCJTzG_nzjM

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David H @nachimir.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just over a week to get your Leftfield submissions in for MCM London this October. Deadline is September the 11th: airtable.com/appIQDFmYU3o...

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Airtable | Everyone's app platform

Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. Customize your workflow, collaborate, and achieve ambitious outcomes. Get started for free.

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

He Who Watches is OUT NOW on PC! To celebrate the game's release, we've recorded a bunch of behind-the-scenes development videos! In this clip, He Who Watches solo developer Bobby Vanden chats about analytics for playtesting. You can watch the full behind-the-scenes video here: youtu.be/xwPzNYM7ivg

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