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Bart Bonte

@bartbonte.bsky.social
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indie game designer, contact/music/games: linktr.ee/bartbonte

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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 13h
So honored 💛 'Leaving Home' is nominated for a "Best Art Direction" 2026 Lovie Award vote.lovieawards.com/PublicVoting...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Apple's Game of the Day today in 🇦🇷 🇧🇿 🇧🇴 🇨🇱 🇨🇴 🇨🇷 🇩🇴 🇪🇨 🇸🇻 🇬🇹 🇭🇳 🇲🇽 🇳🇮 🇵🇦 🇵🇾 🇵🇪 🇺🇾 🇻🇪 🎉👋 apps.apple.com/story/id1890...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
And then there were nine... announcing my next colour game: BROWN! Will you be able to make the screen brown and figure out the logic behind all 50 levels? You can pre-register NOW (game will be free, ad-supported): iOS: apps.apple.com/app/brown-ga... Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
the icons of the nine colour games, including the upcoming 'brown'
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Sugar (game) is Apple's Game of the Day today in the US! apps.apple.com/story/id1590... Also, my unannounced upcoming game is being reviewed by Apple right now... so more news soon!
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Something new from me is coming soon, so now is a good time to make sure you get your bonte games news straight from the source, beat the algorithm, fight the slop, subscribe to my mailing list: eepurl.com/sEhY1 💛
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
During routine testing of the game I'm currently working on three players got dangerously hooked. I'm reviewing my design process, this game might be better than society is ready for.
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
composing colour mood...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Apple's Game of the Day today in Japan! 👋🥳 #OnTheAppStore apps.apple.com/story/id1841...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I need a coffee now
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Apple's Game of the Day today is Belgian! (If Apple doesn"t receive a phone call to have this overruled that is 😉) apps.apple.com/be/story/id1...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The Apple Game of the Day world tour of 'Leaving Home' continues! After Africa and the Middle East over the weekend, today the game receives this honour in Canada! Thanks for all your heartwarming reviews of the game 🖤 apps.apple.com/ca/story/id1...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Sawasdee 👋 'Leaving Home' is today's Game of the Day in Southeast Asia 🎉 apps.apple.com/story/id1841...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
¡Hola, hola 'Leaving Home', el juego del día en Latinoamérica hoy! apps.apple.com/mx/story/id1...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Who remembers? Thanks for the art @coralhorse10.bsky.social!
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Apple's Game of the Day, in the USA, today! My latest game Factory Balls Go! I’m especially grateful that this is yet another one of my games to receive this recognition from Apple. Thank you to everyone who has supported the game 💛 apps.apple.com/us/story/id1...
Factory Balls Go! is Apple's Game of the Day
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Apple's Game of the Day, in the USA, today! My latest game Factory Balls Go! I’m especially grateful that this is yet another one of my games to receive this recognition from Apple. Thank you to everyone who has supported the game 💛 apps.apple.com/us/story/id1...
Factory Balls Go! is Apple's Game of the Day
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Factory Balls Go! is a Google Play May highlight! 📦😎 play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Devtip for game polish: calculate exactly how many fps a beat or bar takes in your game's soundtrack, now EVERY single timing in your game (tween length, fade length, gui buildup,...) should be a multiple of this
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Even more love from the Apple App Store for Factory Balls Go! today 🖤
The 'new games we love' section on the Apple App Store in the US today featuring my latest game Factory Balls Go!
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Thanks for the love, Apple App Store!
This week's 'new games we love' section in the Apple App Store, featuring Factory Ball Go!
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Factory Balls GO! is out today The classic puzzle game is back with fresh ideas! Free ad-supported on mobile, a premium experience on PC iOS: apps.apple.com/app/factory-... Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d... Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4460470/... Itch: bartbonte.itch.io/factory-ball...
Factory Balls Go!
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Factory Balls GO! is out today The classic puzzle game is back with fresh ideas! Free ad-supported on mobile, a premium experience on PC iOS: apps.apple.com/app/factory-... Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d... Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4460470/... Itch: bartbonte.itch.io/factory-ball...
Factory Balls Go!
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Apple App store is counting down to next week and loving Factory Balls Go! 📦😎
Upcoming Games We Love section in the Apple App store featuring my game Factory Balls Go!
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Back with a new one from the days when Flash games dominated casual play www.droidgamers.com/news/factory...
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Mister Antonio-Developer Is Bringing a New Puzzle Factory Balls Go! to Android
Bart Bonte is back with a new one. Factory Balls Go! is a game from the days when Flash games dominated casual play.
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
A Flash classic comes to mobile in a new format! www.pocketgamer.com/factory-ball...
pocketgamer.com
Factory Balls brings a Flash classic to mobile in a new format
A new puzzler offers up intriguing, Flash-inspired fun as Factory Balls Go! resurrects an ancient classic for modern devices.
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Don't believe the hype, it's April 21st 😉
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Devtip for game polish: play your game at 1 fps, you’ll catch every tiny visual inconsistency you’ve been missing
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Judging by the comments on this video, people do remember Factory Balls www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7wY...
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Factory Balls GO! trailer
YouTube video by Bart Bonte
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Announcing my next game... Factory Balls GO! The classic puzzle game is back with fresh ideas! Free ad-supported on mobile, premium experience on PC. Out April 21st. Wishlist now 👇 💨 store.steampowered.com/app/4460470/... 🍏 apps.apple.com/app/factory-... 🤖 play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Announcing my next game... Factory Balls GO! The classic puzzle game is back with fresh ideas! Free ad-supported on mobile, premium experience on PC. Out April 21st. Wishlist now 👇 💨 store.steampowered.com/app/4460470/... 🍏 apps.apple.com/app/factory-... 🤖 play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The next Bonte game, it's all done! Just waiting for all stores to approve before properly announcing...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
"Leaving Home" is Apple's Game of the Day again. Australia and NZ are up this time, excited for everyone discovering it down there. apps.apple.com/story/id1841...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
I featured 150 browser games on my blog this year and just dropped my personal top 10 www.bontegames.com/2025/12/2025...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
My game 'Leaving Home' is game of the day #OnTheAppStore in the US today! 🎉😎✨ apps.apple.com/story/id1841...
Leaving Home, game of the day
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
My game 'Leaving Home' is game of the day #OnTheAppStore in the US today! 🎉😎✨ apps.apple.com/story/id1841...
Leaving Home, game of the day
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Five point O MG! Thank you for these incredible Google Play ratings🙏 play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Leaving Home on Google Play gets a 5.0 score
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Had a great time yesterday at Google Playtime! Can you spot the Yellow game icon in the keynote opening slide? 🔍
Google Playtime 2025 keynote
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Of course I'm also working on something new...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
You might notice a lot of app updates, just me doing my best to keep 23 games alive and healthy on the stores and on your devices 💉
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Leaving Home is featured on the App Store this week in the US! 😎 apps.apple.com/us/app/leavi...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
When even Google can’t put my game down... look at this Google Play love for Leaving Home 🤩 play.google.com/store/apps/d...
A feature of Leaving Home from the Google Play store editors, "What we're playing this week. The game we just can't quit"
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John Walker - Industry Analcyst @botherer.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Happy Indie-Penance Day! Here is the first batch of unknown indie games as Kotaku completes the sacrament of Indie-Penance. 10 incredible-looking games, an incredibly eclectic mix! 10 more to come later today. kotaku.com/indiepenance...
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Happy Indie-Penance Day! Here Are 10 Amazing Indie Games You've Never Heard Of Before
We've got the most incredibly eclectic list of unknown indies to add to your wishlist
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itch.io @itch.io · 03/07/2025
Leaving Home: A point-and-click adventure filled with quirky puzzles, surreal surprises and moody tunes bartbonte.itch.io/leaving-home
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Well this is cool... Leaving Home made it to the Google Play July's highlights list 🤩 Huge thanks for playing and for all those lovely reviews (five point O!) 🙏 play.google.com/store/apps/e...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Feeling so grateful for all the lovely Leaving Home messages you’ve sent me 💛 And… oh wow, just look at this overall rating on Google Play! play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Whispers going around Apple started featuring the game... this is the South Korean App Store!
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Yes, spoiler, when you finish Leaving Home you unlock a Pattern Maker! Thanks for all the amazing designs you’ve been sending in 💛
pattern by Lucyowl by LuisaBart by FahrenWoody by Fanfan
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
The moody tunes of Leaving Home are out now on a 7-track album 💛 Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/3ZFpmr... Bandcamp: bartbonte.bandcamp.com/album/leavin...
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
You can leave home and play Leaving Home on a phone or on a Steam Deck, whichever feels like home to you
The game Leaving Home on a Steam Deck
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Bart Bonte @bartbonte.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Cheers for featuring Leaving Home on your frontpage @itch.io ! bartbonte.itch.io/leaving-home
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Leaving Home by bartbonte
A point-and-click adventure filled with quirky puzzles, surreal surprises and moody tunes
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