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Dave Zhang @godsavant.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

As part of its 1.0 release next month, I drew some new art for 'Haunted Heist' by @autotrophgames.bsky.social! 💎👻 It's not often I get to go back and redraw a previous piece like this, it was more fun than I expected.

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

These indie devs (us) are making a Dredge-inspired game where you run a Lovecraftian sightseeing tour. - the Indie Games Hub trailer amassed 30k views - built for co-op, but solo mode is an option - you play as either the captain or photographer Game is Eldritch Wildlife Tours

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We'll be at @themix.bsky.social in-person Fall Showcase demoing Haunted Heist! If you're in town for PAX West, consider heading over to 115 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121 on Friday, September 4th to check it out and chat with the devs.

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Haunted Heist releases October 12th, 2026 📅 Wishlist Haunted Heist on Steam so you don't miss out on launch day. Stay tuned for rollout announcements—It's time for asymmetrical PVP mayhem. Haunt your friends. Get after it. You know the vibe. #indiegame #gaming #indiehorror #hauntedheist #indie

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

At autotroph games, we value being on the right side of history—and we're making a game you can feel good about supporting: Haunted Heist. Our indie game where YOU haunt your friends. 🧵 1/3 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #gaming #multiplayer

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

IGN has uploaded our brand new gameplay trailer for Haunted Heist! 💎 With over a minute of high-octane and horrifyingly hilarious moments, take a peek into the world autotroph is building. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM9Z... #indiegame #gamedev #gaming #trailer #steam #indiehorror

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Haunted Heist - Official Gameplay Trailer

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We're holding an all-day community playtest on JUNE 27th for our upcoming multiplayer horror-comedy game, Haunted Heist! 💎 Join here: discord.gg/v3yyQEcwDt Steam keys will be distributed exclusively through our Discord, so bring your friends! #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #closedbeta #gaming

Poster advertising the June 27th community closed beta for Haunted Heist.

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Let's talk about why we're sunsetting the demo to our new indie game Haunted Heist, our community playtest event on June 27th, and what's ahead! Check out the video below for everything you need to know ⬇️ #gamedev #indiegame #devlog #indiedev #indiehorror #multiplayer #steam #demo #wishlist

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Our r/Games live AMA takes place in just an hour! Bring your game dev, Godot, and Haunted Heist questions. We look forward to talking shop! 🕘TODAY 9AM PST / 12PM EST www.reddit.com/r/Games/ #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #redditama #indiehorror

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We have an exciting announcement! 📢 We have a Reddit AMA tomorrow at 9AM PST/12PM EST on the r/Games subreddit! Bring your dev questions, Haunted Heist curiosities, and indie game inquiries! We are excited to talk shop. See you tomorrow morning! www.reddit.com/r/Games/ #gamedev #indiedev #ama

Image poster for the autotroph games live reddit AMA. Shows time and date details. The AMA will take place on r/games subreddit on reddit.com at 9AM PST. The AMA will mostly will be pertaining to the new indie game developed by autotroph games, Haunted Heist.

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Indie devs, gamers, country music fans—boy do we have some marketing for you. 🤠 Our characters are dancing for those Steam Wishlists... (link below) Our new game, Haunted Heist, releases Q3 2026 and we are stoked to share it with you. 🔗 bit.ly/3RMz8XK #indiedev #gamedev #horror #3dart #animation

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Our characters are getting a makeover! 👄 Our character artist and programmer have been hard at work collaborating to bring these guys to life in Godot—follow us to for the latest on Haunted Heist! Wishlist the game on Steam! 🤟🤠 store.steampowered.com/app/4024440/... #indiedev #gamedev #oldvsnew

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Indie #gamedev can bring with it lots of ups and downs. This time, though, it's an up. 🥳 Check out our new updated character models and let us know what you think! Wishlist Haunted Heist on Steam here ⬇️ (go go go) store.steampowered.com/app/4024440/... #indiedev #3dmodeling #steamgames #oldvsnew

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

How do 2 people create a successful design-to-development pipeline? 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 In this week's #devlog, we talk about our creative collaboration, our UI design philosophy, and NEW cosmetics coming to Haunted Heist! 💎🎩👕(+much more!) Watch here: youtu.be/-winO9eep8c #gamedev #Godot #indiegame #indiehorror

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Breaking Down Our Pipeline | Haunted Heist Devlog #4

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

What exactly is MonitorHead Studios working on in our new horror-party #indiegame, Haunted Heist?💎 In our latest #devlog we talk to Micah Holland about his career, our shared inspirations, and his partnership with autotroph games! youtu.be/3u9F8MpF-rs?... #gamedev #GodotEngine #indiedev #gaming

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How We Landed a 20-Year Industry Veteran for Our Game | Haunted Heist Devlog #3

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Putting their differences aside to celebrate a big one.

Text reads “50,000 Wishlists.” Below, a Trickster and a Heister embrace for a photo op.

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Haunted Heist just reached the top 1k of wishlisted games in the Steam Store! A pretty monumental achievement with a team of 2 and only 9 months of dev.

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Dave Zhang @godsavant.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

A bit late for Steam Next Fest, but here's some Steam capsule art I drew for Haunted Heist by Autotroph Games, a zany party game where thieves try to rob a haunted mansion. I also designed the new logo!

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

HUGE WEEK for Haunted Heist! Thanks for playing the free demo during Next Fest! So much more to come 💎

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Our demo is out NOW! Go play it! store.steampowered.com/app/4024440/...

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We're excited to announce our partnership with MonitorHead Studios! Bringing over 2 decades of modeling and animation experience, MonitorHead will be helping us with a complete character and environment overhaul. These changes will accompany our full release of Haunted Heist.

A split image titled "New Partnership: MonitorHead Studios." The bottom 3rd of the image depicts the old art direction of our game Haunted Heist, while the top 2/3rds depicts the updated direction, which MonitorHead is helping bring to life.

A high-quality render of a pawn character from Chess Boys. They're wielding a sword in their right hand while surrounded by differently-sized standard pawns.

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

@jacobgeller.com Arundel Books in Seattle has your book up at the front of the store, accompanied by a great blurb. Thought you’d appreciate!

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

just added some (very) clear indications of where the safe room is in our game

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We just dropped our first longform content discussing Haunted Heist on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCNB... Would super appreciate a little browse of said content if you have the time.

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We made a Steam game in 5 months (while working full-time)

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autotroph games @autotrophgames.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Greetings Bluesky! We're a Seattle-based 2-person dev studio building an asymmetrical PvP horror party game called House Arrest. Find it on the Steam Store here: store.steampowered.com/app/4024440/...

A screenshot of the upcoming game House Arrest, showing a character brandishing a gun in the darkness, dimly lit by a thrown flare.

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