Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Don't touch the eggs, lest the facehuggers come out of 'em! 000
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Also, I don't think it's part of the sale, but I gotta throwback to Crayon Physics which was one of the very very first indie hits I remember. Turns out it's also made in Finland! Big kudos to Petri Purho for making one of my most favorite puzzles ever. store.steampowered.com/app/26900/Cr...store.steampowered.comCrayon Physics Deluxe on SteamCrayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzz... 000
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026And let's end it on a bit of a positive note. Zen Bound is just supreme chill, man. One of those games that can truly get you in a meditative state. store.steampowered.com/app/61600/Ze...store.steampowered.comSave 80% on Zen Bound 2 on SteamWrap your way to bliss in Zen Bound 2, the unique down-tempo indie game! This is a different gaming experience: an opportunity to slow down, zone out and focus on a task that’s challenging but not str... 100
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Distraint 1 and 2 were recommended to me by a Finnish friend who described them as "one of the most distressing things you can play". I only got through the first one, but can confirm that description as being accurate af. store.steampowered.com/app/743390/D...store.steampowered.comSave 91% on DISTRAINT 2 on SteamYou are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about... 100
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Rauniot is a great throwback to isometric point'n'click adventures. Gorgeous art direction and some brain-twisting puzzles, set amidst a melancholic and sometimes quite depressing environment. store.steampowered.com/app/1168490/...store.steampowered.comSave 60% on Rauniot on SteamRauniot is an isometric post-apocalyptic point and click adventure game which takes place to Northern Finland. 100
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Without a Dawn was on my wishlist for a long-time before it came out, mostly due to its fantastic ASCII art style. I had no idea what it would be about and was pleasantly surprised by the visual novel approach it took. store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/...store.steampowered.comSave 63% on Without a Dawn on SteamWithout a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art. 120
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026I'm On Observation Duty is a pretty good take on the "surveillance camera" genre that FNaF kicked off. It's short and concise, which makes it perfect for a horror-induced evening. store.steampowered.com/app/1046820/...store.steampowered.comI'm on Observation Duty on SteamAs an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or ... 100
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026And since we are here, I figure I might as well share a few recommendations of games I've personally played. Starting with the classic Legend of Grimrock which single-handedly revived the dungeon crawler genre back in the day. store.steampowered.com/app/207170/L...store.steampowered.comSave 80% on Legend of Grimrock on SteamUse the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve. 100
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Now that I live in Helsinki I feel bound to share the Finnish Games Week sale that's running on Steam. I'll be honest, I was surprised at the number of games here. For such a small country (population-wise) the local game dev scene sure is prolific! store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...store.steampowered.comFinnish Games Week 2026Celebrating Game Development Excellence from Finland 100
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Monkey Island, Grim Fandango... truly a man of culture 🙏🏻 010
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The vibes are out there and I love them, but the gameplay just doesn't click for me. But hey, if you are into religious goth hardcore platformers combining EVANGELION and Nihei's Biomega? Go for it. There's a playtest running now. store.steampowered.com/app/3470140/...store.steampowered.comMETAMORPHOSIS on SteamTrapped in a dead world, a forsaken nun walks the long road to absolution. Branded a sinner, you must traverse megastructures, fight demons, and journey towards the last paradise. 000
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Man, METAMORPHOSIS' interface is *such* a visual treat. And the interaction with the divine being to access submenus is a very original metaphor. But damn, I can't get past the weird controls requiring me to Hold LMB or RMB and then do combos with keys to achieve something as simple as reloading. 171
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 10/10/2026An unpopular take if I have ever seen one, Storm! 220
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 09/10/2026My wife joked about the Nissan Al-Gaib yesterday and I couldn't restrain myself. 140
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I watched it after I completed Andor. I can't even imagine how bad it was without the Andor context. 😬 010
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I love how your stupidest posts gain the most traction. Truly a banger 🙏🏻 110
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Microsoft execs out here managing XBOX like it's some kind of an inventory management mini-game. "Yeah, let me put Rare and Halo in the Activision bag, that should do it." 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻 news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...news.xbox.comContinuing Our ResetThis message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, I’m writing to share several updates as part of the XBOX reset outlined earlier this year. First, we are eliminating 268 roles across ... 010
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I would rather submerge myself in a pool of fresh cow dung than even consider working at such a place. 150
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 22/09/2026It's unjust that all of these bangers came out in the same month and I *barely* have any time for them 🫠 030
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Saw them on my way to the gym in Kamppi the other day. Love guerrilla marketing like this 110
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Welcome to Finland! Hope you are settling in well. If you want to meet some more people from the industry, there will be an IGDA meetup in Helsinki on the 8th www.igda.fi/new-events/2...igda.fiIGDA Helsinki September Meetup — IGDA FinlandIGDA Helsinki Presents: September Meetup with Game Designers of Finland 08.09.2026 ❗ Please Note: There is a mandatory security and cloakroom fee of 2,50€ for the event this month ❗ 🍂 Autumn i... 110
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Captured on film by a dear friend during one of my last days in Sofia. 050
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Hey friends and mutuals, I've now officially moved to Helsinki. If any of you are in the area (or are planning to come), shoot me a message and let's grab some coffee or a beer. ^_^ 290
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Life advice: When relocating you obviously need a dedicated suitcase for your Magic cards. 170
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 08/08/2026The best GTA game in my books. Hong Kong oozes with style and the radios are an absolute banger. 010
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Yep, I did not enjoy it. Then again, I haven't liked a Nolan movie since Prestige and The Dark Knight, so you 🤷🏻♂️ And here's the link: letterboxd.com/cyber_delia/... 020
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Speaking as a UX Designer, do NOT, under any circumstance change this interface. Rebuild the system with a modern fast, reliable and secure tech stack, but keep the UI as is. 2101
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Thirty-three years young today. Feeling at my best I've ever been thanks to my loving wife and all the supportive people in my life. I'm also ready for the next big adventure that awaits us as we are just 2 weeks away from relocating to Helsinki. 😊😊 440
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Not a location, but I have a recurring character - the Xenomorph from the first Alien. It's been with me for over 25 years. Likely because my grandpa allowed me to watch the first Alien when I was 6y old during a school trip with 4 of his classes in a large hall on a small 21" TV(he was a principal) 000
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I dreamt of a fantastically engaging game with simple, but joyfull mechanics. I remember thinking in the dream how wonderful it'd be to make the game when I wake up. Then I woke up. And I had forgotten the entire game. 😭 060
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Wandering around Elwynn Forest in WoW or hanging around the jungles of Auric Basin in Guild Wars 2. 130
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The way this game is played feels very much like American sports. Great stuff. 000
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 09/07/2026I was low-key excited about that web address until I clicked it. 😭 120
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Why did you have to pull the devil's tail, Jordan? 010
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 01/07/2026With the recent Sony and Rockstar news, it sure seems like a good time to bring back this bad boy. 130
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 07/06/2026“The dead won’t rise. But their sons… will.” Excited to share the gameplay reveal trailer of our game Chronicles: Medieval which premiered at the Summer Game Fest. In-engine footage focuses on our strategic battles, which has been one of my primary UX focuses the past year. youtu.be/60uz4iicAigyoutube.comChronicles: Medieval | Gameplay Reveal TrailerYouTube video by Chronicles: Medieval 172
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 30/04/2026One of my biggest highlights from the recent Steam Next Fest. Immaculate vibes all around and hits that sweet "just one more" feel like crazy. 010
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Either something Star Wars or stroopwafel related. Has to be. 010
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 15/04/2026My talk on Applying Object-Oriented UX Design to Break Up Complex Game Systems from the 2025 Game UX Summit in Antwerp is now live: youtu.be/Il3HhY0djvc Check it out if you want to learn how to use OOUX to improve collaboration, scalability, and player understanding in complex, system-heavy games.youtu.beGUXS 25 | Applying Object-Oriented UX Design to Break Up Complex Game Systems | Alex TokmakchievYouTube video by Game Master Classes 1103
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 26/02/2026This Steam Next Fest is hitting hard. Will be doing a thread on all the games I've been trying out, but CICADAMATA is a solid early contender for best demo I've played IN YEARS. 030
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Chuckled out loud when I went to log Bugonia in my Letterboxed and it hit me with this 😅😅 050
Alex Tokmakchiev @atokma.bsky.social · 26/12/2025It's that time of the year again! Holiday card #10 celebrating the 150+ hours we put into BG3 this year 😅 180