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(she/they) sometimes i draw, design, and sometimes i don't | no genAI i actually try profile art @julesdrawz.bsky.social

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 7h
“There are good indies, and there are timeless indies” This $%^&ing rules. Beaming at @lejenk603.bsky.social preview of Resthaven. Certainly helps quiet the anxiety demons as we head into Next Fest and launch October 29! Read the issue cover to cover, and subscribe to Indie Corner. They’re great.
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Kai Nyame 🐏🌱 #GDoCEXPO2026 @nyamedev.bsky.social · 20h
Co-streamer apps close on October 8th! And if you care about us sweet organizers, don't be the person who submits at 11:59 please! 🥹 For everyone's sanity, if you're interested sign up early- this showcase is going to be RAD. #cozyafterdark #indiedev
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Your niece is missing, and somebody in Resthaven knows what happened. Over 20 suspects. Multiple culprits across multiple timelines. Six days. Can you uncover the truth? Wishlist and play the demo now! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...
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Kitten Cup Studio @kittencupstudio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
would you believe us, if we said that it's already a cheat code we added in @capycastaway.com 👀 well... this pic is smol head 😹
capy the capybara laying down on the beach, with a very small head and what looks like a large body
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RollerGirl | Wishlist on Steam @rollergirlgame.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
✨You can now sign up to playtest RollerGirl!!✨ That's right, Steam playtest sign-ups are NOW OPEN!👀 Sign up here: store.steampowered.com/app/2828540/...
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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
1,000+ submissions. 50+ games selected. One showcase. And we want you to co-stream it with us! Come on in. We’ve been expecting you. 🖋️ forms.gle/fe7Pd8kZov1j...
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crowbar. @crowbar.diy · 24/09/2026
G’morning, indie devs & pubs 👋 *lawyer voice* 👨‍💼 • Have you launched a game or big ol’ update in 2026? • Are you launching before the end of the year or targeting Q1 2027? • Would you like some extra visibility during *that week* in November? You should apply to Grand Theft Autumn 🍁
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Grand Theft Autumn | Nov. 2026 — crowbar.
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Raccoons to Riches 🦝 Out Now! @raccoonstoriches.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Happy #TurnBasedThursday, thanks for hosting! Here's Raccoons to Riches! It's a similarly chill non-combat roguelite deckbuilder where you're a raccoon running an item shop, trying to stay in business for a whole month. Strike it rich! (Now with endless mode!) -> s.team/a/3778620
The main game ui for raccoons to riches with a fully decorated weapon shopthe decoration inventory ui from raccoons to richesthe in game calendar from raccoons to riches
The event ui from raccoons to riches
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Then, on Oct 8, an expanded demo arrives ahead of Steam Next Fest, comprising the full six-day loop, run of the entire town, and the full cast to interrogate. Your progress in this demo will carry over to the full game at launch. The countdown begins. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...
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Curse of Resthaven on Steam
In this single-player narrative roguelite, govern a cursed island as you investigate your niece’s mysterious disappearance. Interrogate, trade, upgrade, and embark upon card-based expeditions to uncov...
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julien b. ❤️‍🔥 @balbontino.com · 24/09/2026
IT'S HAPPENING 📢
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Steven B Smith 🇨🇦 @sbsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A LOT of work has gone into this. On most platforms, it will release as a new game, and we're working to make sure that owners of the original A Fold Apart will be able to get it for free. Please signal boost if you can!
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julien b. ❤️‍🔥 @balbontino.com · 23/09/2026
don't talk to me or My Husband ever again 🌹 (please watch it's so good) www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzeR...
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My Husband | Toonout [Animated Shorts]
YouTube video by Dropout
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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 23/09/2026
Why use constraints? Developer @insertdisc5 walks us through using constraints as a tool to make your games "juicy." With just a few ingredients, #gamedev can really narrow in and focus on a core idea. One example Adrienne shares is Serre, a game made during the Yuri Game Jam 2017! #GDoCExpo2026
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Lightning Rod Games @lightningrod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A Fold Apart: Recrafted is a story about distance, communication, and finding your way back to each other — one fold at a time ❤️📃🫶 Coming soon! #puzzlegame #indiedev #wishlistwednesday
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Tomorrow's an exciting day for Resthaven, but in the meantime today is #wishlistwednesday. Go ahead and give our gothic narrative roguelite a wee wishlist! And then use this helpful tool to figure out who you should forge an alliance with once you embark. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...
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Finish Line Games | Wishlist DeadRoot on Steam! @finishlinegames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Get ready to slash, stab, and swat some bugs. Wishlist DeadRoot now – link in bio! #indiedev #indiegame #metroidvania
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13AM Games | Wishlist Dungeon Lurker on Steam! @13amgames.com · 22/09/2026
Thanks to the more than 150,000 players who have wishlisted Dungeon Lurker ⚔️ The 13AM Games team continues to be blown away by the response – and we're working hard to make the game the best experience possible! #indiedev #trailertuesday #dungeonlurker
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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 22/09/2026
Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 kicks off today!🥳 Network in our virtual space @ 10:45AM ET ⭐️ Meet Supercell: Learn about & connect w/ the team ⭐️ Publishing AMA w/ No More Robots: Ask Director @mikerose.bsky.social about publishing, marketing & sales ⭐️ Speed networking & more #gamedev #gdocexpo2026
Game devs of color expo 2026 starts today! conference loaded!
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Petra Erika Nordlund @pepurika.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
finance.biggo.com/news/628901c... SAY WHAT NOW
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Kakao Entertainment Shuts Down Tapas, the North American Webtoon Platform It Invested ₩1.1 Trillion In — Accelerating Business Integration — BigGo Finance
South Korea's Kakao Entertainment is shutting down Tapas, the North American webtoon platform it acquired in 2021 for approximately ₩1.1 trillion…
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Gianmarco Soresi @gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
If you’re moved by this guy crying boy oh boy are there some other images and videos you should check out
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julien b. ❤️‍🔥 @balbontino.com · 21/09/2026
i am so excited for thisssss
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Big Curse of Resthaven news dropping this Thursday We’re so proud of how the game is coalescing. If you’ve got friends who like creepy, vibey, unique indies, help us get Resthaven on their radar Wishlist it while you’re at it so you don’t miss the news! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...
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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Something new approaches... Curse of Resthaven's demo will be replaced on Thurs, Sept 24. There's still time to complete the demo if you want to earn the bonus gold and skill points you can carry over to the full game Six days remain. Good luck, governor...
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crowbar. @crowbar.diy · 16/09/2026
Psst. Submissions for our debut Steam event, Grand Theft Autumn, open up this Friday at 10am ET 🍁 Interested in submitting your game? Check out the initial details and eligibility here: www.crowbar.diy/events/grand...
Grand Theft Autumn
November 16th - November 23rd

www.crowbar.diy
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DREW WISE @drewwise.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🐭 ᴍɪɴᴀ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴏʟʟᴏᴡᴇʀ 🐭
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julien b. ❤️‍🔥 @balbontino.com · 17/09/2026
hi friends this is a reminder to clean your keyboards and laptops and all other tech. once they're sparkly and clean it can actually be pretty inspiring
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SonderingEmily ✨️ wishlist Lily's World XD @sonderingemily.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
lily's world XD is OUT at a 20% discount! 🖥️Investigate a missing girl's laptop 👻Psychological horror ❤️Heartfelt story about body image, growing up, and childhood friendship PLAY NOW 👇
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Black Tabby Games (This is Tony) - Slay the Princess @blacktabbygames.com · 17/09/2026
please send us more fan art it's all our community manager eats
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caitlan 🧚🏻‍♀️ @lesbianknights.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
if you're looking for someone who fosters trust within your community, goes to bat for the players and their experience, will be silly and engaging on socials, and has some great ideas for marketing strategy, I'M YOUR GIRL! 🧚🏻‍♀️⭐💕
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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Much love our presenting partners! @wearecontinue.bsky.social & @draknek.bsky.social 💜
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If you’re into games like ours, Cozy After Dark NEEDS to be on your radar. Also, I spy with my little eye some creepy, gothic Curse of Resthaven content lurking in that trailer. See you October 12th!!!
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julien b. ❤️‍🔥 @balbontino.com · 16/09/2026
Cozy After Dark Showcase has a date!!!!!!!!!! mark your calendars!!!!!!!!! october 12!!!!!
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Finish Line Games | Wishlist DeadRoot on Steam! @finishlinegames.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Big quest. Bigger mess. #indiedev #indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
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Tibo @heytibo.com · 15/09/2026
Are you a solo developer or a small team working on indie game projects? You're welcome on weindies.org. #gamedev #indie #weindies
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Jenna "the" Yow @jannouna.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
So with the news of the layoffs at KO_OP, I'm officially looking for work later this fall. I'm an experienced narrative designer that's worked on both sprawling open world stories and intimate cinematic narratives, even netting some award wins and noms. More details on my experience below!
key art for Young Suns by KO_OPkey art for Goodbye Volcano High by KO_OPkey art for Spirit Swap by Soft Not Weak
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julien b. ❤️‍🔥 @balbontino.com · 14/09/2026
rosie 👁️👄👁️
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13AM Games | Wishlist Dungeon Lurker on Steam! @13amgames.com · 30/07/2026
A sampling of behind-the-scenes shots from our collab with artist Plastiboo for the DUNGEON LURKER key art ⚔ Follow plastiboo on Instagram for more: www.instagram.com/p/DbaHctFivjy/ #indiedev #gamedev #darkfantasy #plastiboo
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Will Perkins @williamhperkins.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Exciting milestone for a really fun project @wearecontinue.bsky.social is supporting!
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Finish Line Games | Wishlist DeadRoot on Steam! @finishlinegames.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
DeadRoot just hit 30,000 wishlists!! 🎉 We couldn't be more proud, so thank you so much to everyone who wishlisted, followed, or supported us. We've got some exciting stuff coming up soon, so stay tuned! 👏 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #metroidvania
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julien b. ❤️‍🔥 @balbontino.com · 08/09/2026
and then if i become a Gamer then what
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I Me Mine-lo @hawgle.bird.gay · 08/09/2026
idk why people are ripping on the new style i think it looks great
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Zuko Studios | Wishlist No Wings Required 🎈 @zukostudios.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We’re super excited to have NO WINGS REQUIRED featured in the #PrismaticIndieShowcase alongside so many awesome indie games! 🎈🦆 It’s our open-world adventure about a duck, his trusty balloon, and a whole lot of weird little jobs. Play the demo now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/4666260/...
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BancyCo @bancy.co · 05/09/2026
In our big 10th Anniversary update for Alone With You, we revamped the entire control system on PC so you can play the whole game as a point-and-click adventure. (Did we mention the game is free right now on the Epic Games Store?) #ScreenshotSaturday #indiegame
The player charac
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Dames 4 Games @dames4games.org · 05/09/2026
Happy International Day of Charity ​💕 We want to shout out Black in Gaming, IGDA Foundation, LatinX in Gaming & Stream for a Cause - all orgs helping to make the gaming industry more welcoming, representative and supported. A little from all of us keeps this work going. ​Please support and follow!
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Daniel J. Menezes @danjohnston.uk · 05/09/2026
Creating this no-ai indie games starter pack is one of the best things I ever did on BlueSky. Lots of great developers in here, making things with their own hands, some of whom I might not have found otherwise!! go.bsky.app/78u8M6Y
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Kiana Mai @kianamai.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
FULLY ANIMATED EPISODE 1 IS OUT NOWWWW 🌟 youtu.be/6_7L80WaIuU?...
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Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl (EP.01 ANIMATED)
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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
YOU WILL WATCH THIS I AM NO LONGER ASKING
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Finish Line Games | Wishlist DeadRoot on Steam! @finishlinegames.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
PAX West is right around the corner, and your favourite snail warrior is going to be there! 🐌✨ This Friday from Sept. 4th-7th, DeadRoot will be available to play at the Indie Incubator in booth 17, right by the food courts. So be sure to come by and give it a try! 🎮 #PAXWest #PAX
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puck_psx @puszke.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I've released an all-in-one tool that lets you extract textures from any perspective, turn them into seamless textures, and use them on your 3D models. #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevtools #itchio #indiegame
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Elle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Rough Draft vs Final Draft
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