(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 08/10/2026There's an AI pixel art tool for Aseprite going round and it's made me rather sad. For the record I won't be using it, making the maps as well as the environments for the maps is one of my favourite parts of gamedev. Also I will continue using Blender for my sprites. 🙏 051
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026They also hit you if you get knocked down so stay on your feet! 🏃♀️🧟🧟♀️ 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Been working on new grab attacks for the enemies. Like any survival horror they can grab and bite you, mash gauge appears, hit buttons to escape before you take too much damage. #gamedev #pixelart #indiegames 1112
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Wishlist on Steam here! store.steampowered.com/app/4397240/...store.steampowered.comAusterity X on SteamIt's election season in the UK. Justine visits Barmford to ask the cross-obsessed locals who they're voting for in this classic survival horror. Find rabbit holes and uncover scandals as you unveil th... 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 05/09/2026A small town where something ain't right (UK edition 🇬🇧). Featuring new spooks, new menus, new dialogue UI and an entirely new combat system. 🧟 #screenshotsaturday #gaming #horrorgaming #gamedev 1143
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I went to York. 🏰 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Gave @Talegamesnews 's Faeland a go last week and it's pretty good so far. Keep up the good work! 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 28/07/2026You can tell when you've really enjoyed something when it's popping into your head randomly long after finishing it. It's been bits and pieces from Hollow Knight and Nirvana the Movie lately. 010
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Into the Flatrooms... #ScreenshotSaturday #survivalhorror #gamedev 072
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 08/07/2026I like how the Switzerland manager is every Hideo Kojima character at once. 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Forgive me if productivity on the game is slow this week, 29.8c + 64% humidity last night. This is what I am sleeping through. 🙃 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 20/06/2026From Blender to Aseprite to in game sprites. 🔨 Completed a big overhaul of my main character model recently, all new animations that go in 8 directions. With unique animation sets per weapon. Will be upgrading the enemies soon! 👻 #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev 081
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Also shoutout to this tutorial as well. Hip / Pelvis movement is a pain in the arse and this video was a god send. God bless this man. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx2L...youtube.comThe QUICKEST way to RIG your Characters! Blender 3D TutorialYouTube video by Lewis Animation 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Quick #gamedev update, had some issues surrounding my armature and meshes and I'm having to redo them again + over 2000 frames of animation. The woes of being a Blender rookie. It's annoying how a slight armature change can break every animation. Snippet of the new mesh: 160
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Has an indie game done "Death Stranding but it's Uber Eats" yet. 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Fun weekend and I met Agent Scully. 🛸👽 020
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Question regarding vertical video marketing. I want to show off my new inventory / dialogue menus at some point, but they're built for widescreen and look ass in vertical video format. Any workarounds or suggestions? #gamedev 171
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 18/04/2026In Austerity X, explore a UK town's decline during the day. And witness an even uglier side to it at night. #screenshotsaturday #indiehorror 042
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Strokes tickets, comebacks for Boards of Canada and Massive Attack. Huge day for music. 🔥 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 09/04/2026One issue I've been plagued with is that the rate of ideas I come up with for games greatly outweighs how fast I can work. Its fine for the most part as I look back on most ideas after a month and they look like shit but occasionally I fixate on one idea and its agonizing... 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Morning! Quick #gamedev update! Past month I've: -Done a huge refactoring job of 5+ year old code, improved render speed + memory usage massively -Scrapped my homemade menu code for @MonoGameTeam Gum API Getting my house in order to prepare the demo! #solodevsurvivor #indiegame 0104
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 23/03/2026I beat the Resident Evil 3 remake and it made me sad. (Derogatory). 010
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 21/03/2026So whose gonna be the first to make an ARG / Creepypasta about Metaverse worlds shutting down. bsky.app/profile/more... 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Petition for Capcom to start adding Night Springs style DLC to Resident Evil. 📺 010
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Finished Alan Wake 2. Phenomenal game overall. The environments and exploring the Dark Place as Alan Wake is where the game is at its best. Every bit of graffiti or sign having something to say. It's a bit spectacle over substance at times but the spectacle is insanely peak. Stellar writing as well. 020
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 21/02/2026We've hit 200 wishlists on #AusterityX ! Thank you all for your support! 🫡 #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev 092
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Makes me feel old. Still got my original copies. 😭 bsky.app/profile/sere... 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Wishlist on Steam : store.steampowered.com/app/4397240/...store.steampowered.comAusterity X on SteamIt's election season in the UK. Justine visits Barmford to ask the cross-obsessed locals who they're voting for in this classic survival horror. Find rabbit holes and uncover scandals as you unveil th... 020
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Thank you to: @leafcuts for the trailer music @_hollowmoon_ logos and branding Follow for more updates! #BuiltWithMonoGame #horror #indiedev #indiehorror 161
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Austerity X is a solo developer self funded project, and has been in part time development for about 5 years now. Although I will have future announcements regarding the soundtrack soon! 120
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Plan ahead and fast forward time using your notebook calendar. Pick when to explore, meet up with contacts or begin an investigation. Strange horrors and monsters lurk the streets at night, so be sure to lock your door... 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Like most traditional survival horrors, the UI is kept to a minimum. With your health bar represented by your battery life. Nothing worse than running out of phone charge in the UK.... 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Save the game by making a brew. That's right any kettle you find in the game acts as a save point. 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Featuring an open world to explore with a day night cycle + calendar system, build social connections with locals who turn into contacts that aid your journey, find clues that lead to rabbit holes, which are large scale investigations which act as horrific dungeon crawls. 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026It's election season in the UK. Justine visits Barmford to ask the cross-obsessed locals who they're voting for in this classic survival horror. Find rabbit holes and uncover scandals as you unveil the gruesome reality behind Michael Hallow's 30 year reign as mayor, before the calendar runs out. 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Full Trailer : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oepq...youtube.comAusterity X – Announcement TrailerYouTube video by Formido Games (AlexOD) 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026GAME ANNOUNCEMENT! Austerity X is an indie survival horror set in Barmford, a rough British town obsessed with crosses which is under the thumb of a corrupt mayor 30 years into his reign. Full trailer and Steam links below, shares appreciated! #gamedev #screenshotsaturday #indiegame 1124
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Iron Lung was decent 👍 kinda wish the FNAF movie was paced like this (more focus on dramatising the gameplay over the hidden lore). 020
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/01/2026The search functionality is infinitely better, give backloggd a few letters and it has the general gist of the game you're looking for. Meanwhile Letterboxd requires a full name and sometimes year, even then it will still give you some random internet series from the 2000s. 120
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 02/01/2026One of the reasons AI humour is so cringe is that it gives off the same energy as your friend doing the whole "I had a crazy dream last night" shtick. 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Clocking off work/social media for the remainder of 2025. Thank you to friends & family for being awesome. Exciting #gamedev announcements coming in January. Stay tuned.🫡 062
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025TL:DR: There's a fine line between doom scrolling endlessly and being ignorant. It's important to accurately curate your feeds and what is being served up to you but it is indeed exhausting. 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025I have made an attempt to stay "in-the-loop" with important news by downloading a few apps (Reuters, FT, AJ) even some local papers. And while it's been ok so far I really don't need to be pinged at 7am about some fella being stabbed from round the corner from me. 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Trouble with YouTube is most of the slop doesn't have a defined genre to combat. It really is an influx of "the X situation is crazy", "video essay that is just plot summary" , "misinformed person reacts to" tubers. There are good content creators out there who drown amidst these 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Past few weeks I've began actively trying to combat slop social media feeds. I've noticed: -Following tab is way more peaceful than For You -Instagram is purely Ads these days -Youtube algo is screwed -Most news is news not worth knowing -Anger is the driving force of engagement 100
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Had a Fire Emblem itch so attempted Awakening on lunatic and I couldn't even get passed Chapter 1. 😭 Wdym the "ruffians" have two mages with Elwind and Elthunder and every axe fella two shots Chrom. 000
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 18/10/2025#ForTheLoveOfHorror was very fun 🎃👻 120
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 15/10/2025For the rest of my #gamedev endeavors i'm gonna need Blender to never make me Weight Paint ever again. 071
(Wishlist Austerity X on Steam!) Formido | AlexOD @alexod.bsky.social · 12/10/2025A few horror/spooky movie recommendations for ol' spooky month. 🫡👻 010