Reposted by Big Oaks StudioBig Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 06/10/2026We just released a super fun Halloween theme in Word Search Cafe! I had a ton of fun implementing it alongside Mario Arturo Prieto Rodríguez, who created all the graphic design for the theme. Really happy with how this one turned out! #indiedev #gamedev store.steampowered.com/app/4410460 1106
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 06/10/2026We just released a super fun Halloween theme in Word Search Cafe! I had a ton of fun implementing it alongside Mario Arturo Prieto Rodríguez, who created all the graphic design for the theme. Really happy with how this one turned out! #indiedev #gamedev store.steampowered.com/app/4410460 1106
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Our Halloween theme is out now, together with a sweet 45% discount on Word Search Café! store.steampowered.com/app/4410460 #gamedev #indiedev 1126
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We're about to release our Halloween themed update for Word Search Cafe. We had tons of fun creating this theme. Our Graphic Artist did a hell of a job designing this theme, which we hope people enjoy playing with. #indiedev #gamedev #GodotEngine 094
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I’ve been digging through my discarded projects and found this little gem. Dominoes is one of my favorite tabletop games—it’s in my Cuban DNA. I may turn this into my next game, while learning more about AI for player-vs-computer matches and multiplayer. Let’s get this thing rolling! #indiedev 0114
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Well, we gotta start somewhere, right?! #gamedev @godotengine.org 081
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Thank you for the shout out and for your kind words! ❤️ 110
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Word Search Cafe's Patch 2.0 is out! #gamedev #solodev #GodotEngine @godotengine.org store.steampowered.com/news/app/441...store.steampowered.comWord Search Cafe - Patch 2.0 — Progression Balancing, Saved Settings & Back to School! - Steam NewsPatch 2.0 is here! This update brings some important improvements to Word Search Café, including a reworked progression balance, persistent settings, and a brand-new visual theme. Score & Player Level... 293
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We're releasing Patch 2.0 to balance score and player level progression. And we are releasing our first post-launch visual theme "Back to School". Patch 2.0 coming up on September 23rd, 2026. #indiedev #solodev @godotengine.org store.steampowered.com/news/app/441...store.steampowered.comWord Search Cafe - Patch 2.0 Arrives September 23! - Steam NewsHello everyone, Patch 2.0 for Word Search Cafe will be deployed this Wednesday, September 23. The update includes: Rebalanced Score and Player Level progression Saved settings, so the game remembers ... 262
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Word-search away! #indie #solodev @godotengine.org store.steampowered.com/app/4410460/... 040
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Word Search Café Patch 1.0 is out! Improved Weekly Challenges, more music for every theme, new achievement icons, more accurate Steam leaderboards, UI improvements, fixes & more! #indie #gamedev @madewithgodot.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/news/app/441...store.steampowered.comWord Search Cafe - Word Search Cafe — Patch 1.0 - Steam NewsOur first major post-launch update is here! Patch 1.0 focuses on improving the overall experience based on what we’ve learned since release and, especially, from the feedback and reports shared by our... 082
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I have been "accused", and rightly so of spaghetti coder 😁. Here's my path to redemption. This, by far is one of the best books I have read about code architecture in Godot and I'm eating this like a hungry bookworm. #GodotBestPractices #gamedev 081
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Word Search Café is officially OUT NOW on Steam! After months of work, playtesting, and polishing as a solo dev, it feels incredible to finally say that WSC is live for everyone to enjoy. Grab a coffee, find some words, and enjoy the café! store.steampowered.com/app/4410460/ #indiedevstore.steampowered.comWord Search Cafe on SteamCozy up and unwind with Word Search Café —a chill, no-pressure word hunt where you can play at your own pace (timers optional). Find words, relax, and enjoy the vibe. 180
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026I think wishslists has mostly come from social media postings, although search discovery is a small percentage of those wishlist 100
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026My game's wishlist isn't that long, as you'd expect from an unknown developer releasing a pure word search game on Steam. Having said that, I'll track them both ways, if I can. It'll be very interesting for me and a learning experience that will, for sure, help shape my future as an indie dev. 120
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Great question! I honestly won't know until after launch, but I'll definitely document and share the experience in a post here (and/or on my blog) once things settle down 100
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026You're right that weekends can be great for launches. No storefront reason, though. As a solo developer, I wanted the weekend before release for as much playtesting and polish as possible. A 9 AM Monday launch also lets me spend the day monitoring things and helping players if needed. 110
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026After months of development, polishing, and your amazing feedback throughout Steam Next Fest, Word Search Cafe is almost ready to open its doors. The full game launches on August 17th at 9:00 AM EDT! steamcommunity.com/games/441046... #gaming_news via @steampowered.com #gamedev @godotengine.orgsteamcommunity.comSteam :: Word Search Cafe :: Word Search Cafe is Almost Here! Releasing August 17thAfter months of development, polishing, and your amazing feedback throughout Steam Next Fest, Word Search Cafe is almost ready to open its doors. The full game launches on August 17th at 9:00 AM EDT! ... 192
Reposted by Big Oaks StudioGame Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 27/07/2026Well, it finally happened! After 9 years of Unity dominance, Godot was the most used game engine for GMTK Game Jam 2026 submissions. 🤖 Godot - 47% 🎮 Unity - 34% 🛠️GameMaker - 5% 🚀 Unreal Engine - 3% ✨ Other - 11% 9356211233
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 25/07/2026I have been trying to implement the last feature for my game "weekly challenges" and this is my brain right now #indiedev #gamedev #Godot 083
Reposted by Big Oaks Studio✨ Kevin Pedatte✨ @pedatte.itch.io · 22/07/2026I just finished Looking For Fael and what an amazing game ! It’s really clever and the game is beautiful. You should check this out if well made puzzle games is your thing @swingswingsub.bsky.social @lapoulenoire.fr @arteinteractive.bsky.social #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedevstore.steampowered.comSave 15% on Looking For Fael on SteamHello, this is Fael... Listen, this is going to sound strange, but... I think I'm lost in the apartment. Right now... I... I don't know where I am. Can you come and help me? 18116
Reposted by Big Oaks StudioThiago Amendola @amendolathiago.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Haven't posted in a while but my GBA game's development is progressing well! Here's one of the new additions: MISSILES! #indiegame #gamedev #lowpoly #gba #pixelart #luarassault 2253
Reposted by Big Oaks Studio@StudiokobaGAMES @studiokobagames.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Enough "soon." Next week, you get a date📟 Until then... A wishlist. A like... A retweet... Don't do it for me. Do it for indie games.❤️ #pixelart #gamedev #ドット絵 #indiegame #FutureKnight 0207
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Been working on implementing visual themes for Word Search Cafe and having a blast. I have learn so much in the past few weeks! Here's a snippet of the visual themes preview in the main menu. #indiegame #Godot #gamedev 093
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Turns out Word Search Cafe plays nicely on #SteamDeck too #indiedev #gamedev #Godot 0694
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Still WIP, but after some very insightful feedback, I'm adding 3 visual themes to Word Search Cafe and they will all be available upon release. You can play the Demo and if you like it, a wishlist would be appreciated #indie #gamedev @godotengine.org store.steampowered.com/app/4410460/ 0111
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 04/07/2026A quick update after the Steam Next Fest 📣 store.steampowered.com/news/app/441... @godotengine.org #indiedev #solodev #gamedev @steampowered.comstore.steampowered.comWord Search Cafe - A Quick Development Update After Steam Next Fest - Steam NewsFirst of all, thank you to everyone who took the time to play the Word Search Café demo during Steam Next Fest. Seeing people enjoy the game—and hearing your thoughts—has been incredibly motivating. S... 0112
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 22/06/2026As Steam Next Fest comes to an end, I just wanted to say thank you. I know ~140 wishlists isn't a huge number, but seeing Word Search Cafe grow and watching people discover the game has made me incredibly proud. Thank you for supporting my game. #indiedev #Godot #gamedev 1103
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 17/06/2026I know 100 wishlists isn't a massive milestone, but it means a lot to me. Watching the number grow over the last 2 days of SteamNextFest has made me feel proud of the work I've put into my game. Every wishlist is someone giving my little game a chance. Thank you all for giving it a try ❤️ #indiedev 070
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Well, it is official, my game is listed in the Steam Next Fest. Go and give it a go and if you can, please leave some review or feedback. It will help make the game better. #indiedev #gamedev #Godot #solodev 080
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 14/06/2026A huge shout out to the talented composers whose music is featured in my game. Your work has helped shape the cozy atmosphere I was aiming for, and I'm incredibly grateful. Check them out, they are amazing! Daniel N. Martin: danielnmartin.itch.io Joel Steudler: joelsteudler.itch.iodanielnmartin.itch.ioDanielNMartin 000
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 06/06/2026As Steam Next Fest approaches, I'm feeling excited, nervous, and proud all at once. Tomorrow, the press gets early access to the demos, and Word Search Cafe will be among them. It's a little surreal to see a project I've worked so hard on reach this stage. #gamedev #Godot #indie shorturl.at/xfsQK 0113
Reposted by Big Oaks StudioBig Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Small feature, but one I really wanted in Word Search Café: When you finish a puzzle, the game now snapshots the solved board and shows it in the victory screen instead of covering the puzzle instantly with a popup. Considering adding sharing to Steam/socials later too. #gamedev #Godot #indiegames 0103
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Small feature, but one I really wanted in Word Search Café: When you finish a puzzle, the game now snapshots the solved board and shows it in the victory screen instead of covering the puzzle instantly with a popup. Considering adding sharing to Steam/socials later too. #gamedev #Godot #indiegames 0103
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Well, I made a little trailer for my game. I have very low acting skills and zero shame :D You can play the demo for the game as well by clicking on the link below. #Godot #indie #gamedev store.steampowered.com/app/4410460/... youtu.be/jBOjArO5ors?... 052
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 12/05/2026One feature I debated adding to the game was a leaderboard system. In the end, I decided to include leaderboards only for levels where the timer is enabled. Rankings are also separated by difficulty mode, with independent leaderboards for Normal and Hard. #indiegames #gamedev #Godot #solodev 092
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Word Search Cafe is now on Steam. WOOHOO!!! Wishlist it + try the demo — judge me early, it’s fine 😁 No stress, just chill word hunting. Demo = pure gameplay (no achievements or level-ups yet). Thank you in advance for giving it a shot! #indiedev #godot store.steampowered.com/app/4410460/...store.steampowered.comWord Search Cafe on SteamCozy up and unwind with Word Search Café —a chill, no-pressure word hunt where you can play at your own pace (timers optional). Find words, relax, and enjoy the vibe. 152
Reposted by Big Oaks StudioElementallis @elementallis.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Elementallis is releasing TOMORROW!!! 😱 I can't believe this long journey is coming to an end. See you all tomorrow!! 🥹 If you haven't, wishlist Elementallis on your favourite platform so you don't miss out! (links in the comments) 13478108
Reposted by Big Oaks Studionouvel ♡ @nouxiaa.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Hii!! I introduce my submission for #monthlypixels! Some fresh veggies such as radishes, onions and cabbages are available! All are protected by Mr Crow. With the kind farmer taking care of all! Limited palettes are tough for me, but I had lots of fun drawing this! ٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´-♡ #pixelart #ドット絵 169929
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Working on getting my demo ready for Steam Next Fest. Adding details here and there, but it is mostly ready and pending approval from Steam before I can launch the Store. Question: Should I create a separate Steam page for the demo, or include it on the same page as the full game? #Godot #gamedev 041
Reposted by Big Oaks Studio✨ Kevin Pedatte✨ @pedatte.itch.io · 18/04/2026This is a first setup with the new furnitures. I really enjoyed making it, I can't wait to have more assets 🤩 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #voxel #voxelart #magicavoxel #unity 11265
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Just a chill evening doing some playtesting, and by playtesting I mean playing one of my favorite puzzle games. I'm a little bit bias, not gonna lie 😁 #wordsearchcafe #gamedev #indiedev #Godot #wordsearch #puzzle 032
Reposted by Big Oaks Studiohappy_homhom @happy-homhom.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Enjoy a short, fun run—just press jump to play. Works in any browser on mobile or desktop. Drop me a comment with your best score! 🕹 beep8.org/b8/beep8.html?b8rom=883f1… #gameart #indiedevhour #gamedev #MarketingMonday #indiegames 0104
Reposted by Big Oaks StudioVelveteen @ve1veteen.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Wonder of Blue features a variety of 4-color palettes that were made with the use of Unity's Shader Graphs. There are 19 palettes in total and the first four are based on retro Nintendo consoles. #IndieGame #GameDev #MadeInUnity 0185
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 13/04/2026I spent the weekend addressing polishing notes from a playtest with friends. Things are coming along well. I soon will have a release date and the Steam page ready. #WordSearchCafe #gamedev #indiedev 094
Big Oaks Studio @bigoaksstudiogames.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Steam Achievements added! Still debating if Steam Leaderboard is worth implementing for this kind of games. In case I decide not to add it and players want it, I guess I can add them in any upcoming patch. #gamedev #animation #solodev 082