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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⭐Our new game is out!⭐ You can play it for FREE on @itch.io 👇 It's our entry for the Spooktober Visual Novel Jam. It's about a witch named Sova and her ghost cat Moon. As they say their final goodbye, they reminisce about past memories. #visualnovel #indiegame #gamejam

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We made a game in just 10 days! 🎃It will be out tomorrow! Moon Comes to Say Goodbye is taking part in the #Spooktobervisualnoveljam. It's a cosy, bittersweet story about saying goodbye to your cat for the last time. Make sure to give us your feedback tomorrow!

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

GAME REVEAL!! Moon comes to say goodbye: 🖤 a cozy, bittersweet story 😼 everyday cat experience (with a spooky twist) 🎃 15 photos and 14 stickers 🧙🏾‍♀️ one ending (as death is unavoidable) Play it during the Spooktober Visual Novel Jam! #visualnovel #cozyhorror #halloween #witch #ghosts

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Day 7 of 10 of making our cozy horror visual novel! 🎪🧙🏾‍♀️😿 Join the tired witch Sova and her ghost cat Moon, as they reminisce about the past and say the final goodbye Stay tuned for more updates coming soon! ⭐️ #visualnovel #cozyhorror #gamedev #indiegame

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

👻 the ghost of your cat 🎃 Halloween 🧙🏾‍♀️ you, the tired witch 😿 and a night to say goodbye #visualnovel #cozyhorror #indiedev #indiegame

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ah! Thank youuu 🥺 it truly means the world to us that Talewarden stuck with someone so much 🤎🤎 So cool, definitely the right vibes! I’m sure the Riders would throw some really great Halloween parties!

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

You'll soon learn more about our queer witch and her ghost cat, so stay tuned! #visualnovel #indiegame #cozyhorror

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Day 2 of making our cozy horror VN in 10 days! 👻 We have the script and the first linearts of the background and items. And don't worry, we're just taking a short break from Talewarden. Spooky time is coming so witches come before cowboys! #visualnovel #cozyhorror #indiegame #halloween

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A cozy horror visual novel in 10 DAYS! It's day one of making it and we're in the brainstorming phase 🖤 Our visual novel will feature: 😼A ghost of the cat 🧙🏾‍♀️A lonely, lost witch Stick around for more info! #visualnovel #cozyhorror #horrorgame #indiegame #halloween

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Major demo update is here! New features in our weird west visual novel: 💁🏻‍♀️A character customization 📔 Objectives and player page 👌🏻The merchant has a name now! 😻Our cats revealed 🖤List of trigger warnings Check out Talewarden on Steam! #amare #indiegame #visualnovel

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You know what would be really cool? Wishlisting our party-based adventure visual novel where you travel with 7 people from different worlds and try to fix time on a broken planet! #talewarden #indiegame #visualnovel #adventuregame

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're sorry we haven't been very active lately. The reason is this funny little guy. A new addition to Bucket Hat Cat family! His name is Angel, but he can be quite the scamp! 😼

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Carrot 🥕 @justacarrot.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you a streamer or press outlet who'd be interested in covering games for the first ever ace-focused Steam festival? Then fill out this streamer/press interest form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Help us make this a wonderful celebration of ace games and developers! #asexual #GamesThatAceIt

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

WOW these LIs are interesting! the alien librarian who speaks to you in your mind? the sheriff who can see through mirrors? the pirate with storm powers? They're all neat 🤎

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

POV: It's 37 degrees Celsius, but you're an indie dev, so you need to finish that last background 🔥 #gamedev

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I really want to play all the games I see on here, but between my job and making my own game, I just don't have the time. 😭

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Where are all the people who love #storydriven #adventure games with memorable companions, and exploring alien, weird west frontiers? 🤠

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Hey! There’s this weird west narrative adventure game called Talewarden with a free demo on Steam! 🤠Wild west with sci-fi & fantasy twists 🏜️Explore the mysterious planet of Notoria 🎨Themes of belonging, loneliness, art and creation #visualnovel #indiegame #indiedev

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Sometimes I wonder if I've gone too far with the background details 😵😆 #talewarden #indiedev #gamedev

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Clara 🌟 wishlist Pelikeeper! @trendywalnut.dev · 24/07/2026

💸ONCE AGAIN CALLING ALL LOW BUDGET INDIE GAMES ‼️ We're gathering games interested in participating in a "Low Budget, Big Heart" Steam Festival! 💰Self Published, Self Funded 🤏Under ~50k budget 🚫NO AI apply here: forms.gle/M9JNoudQ4USE... rts appreciated <3 spread the word!!

flier for the "low budget, big heart" steam event application. No AI, Sub $50kish, self funded & published. love, merge conflict studio

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Madd Milliner @maddmilliner.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I KNOW it's late, but I said I'd do a round-up of games I played for #NonbinaryCodedGames and I intend to do just that! I have been elbow deep in my newest YouTube video edit and I'm really proud of it, which has taken up my whole week, but it's done. So now I have a moment, let's get into it!

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Talewarden reached over 3k wishlists on Steam! 🧡🧡 Thank you so so much to all who wishlisted and like our game. And thank you to all the content creators who showcased our demo as part of the #NonbinaryCodedGames festival!

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Clara 🌟 wishlist Pelikeeper! @trendywalnut.dev · 16/07/2026

CALLING ALL LOW BUDGET INDIE GAMES‼️ We're gathering games interested in participating in a "Low Budget, Big Heart" Steam Festival! 💰Self Published, Self Funded 🤏Under ~50k budget 🚫NO AI if you're interested in the festival sign up here: forms.gle/cndDrEf4rxiL... rts appreciated :)

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Low Budget, Big Heart Steam Festival interest form

We're looking for interested developers of low budget games to participate in our potential steam festival! Self published/self funded games are also welcome. If your game had a development budget ov...

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

This is a #visualnovel where you can ride ALIEN HORSES 👽🐎 talk to the GAY ROBOT 🏳️‍🌈🤖 and DATE the voice in your head 💓🗣️ #talewarden #adventuregame #ScreenshotSaturday

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Alice Moonflower @alicemoonflower.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

That ends our coverage for day five! #NonbinaryCodedGames I would like to thank the devs who have reached out and anyone for watching. also thank all the creators I've seen for being cool. Talewarden was pretty cool! Love the cowboy hats! The characters seem cool! I will be keeping an eye on it!~

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our game is called Talewarden: Riders of the New Day features a highly diverse, lgbtq+ friendly cast of characters, including at least NINE nonbinary individuals! Yeehaw! 🌈

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💫Ceres🪐 @ceresazuria.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

❤️More #nonbinarycodedgames week with my lovely sis, @zalkyria.bsky.social! 🔗: www.twitch.tv/ceresazuriavt

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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Are you a game developer? Do choices matter in your game? Sign ups for the 2026 edition of the successful Choose Wisely Festival and Showcase are now open! Join us in celebrating branching narrative games! Open globally to developers of all sizes. 📝 cutt.ly/CWF26DevSignUp #ChooseWiselyFestival

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What do queer cowboys, an eternal sunset, and a sci-fi fantasy blend have in common? Talewarden ☀️ Wishlist now on Steam! #WishlistWednesday #visualnovel #indiegame

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Madd Milliner @maddmilliner.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Stream 1 was a BLAST and it's not stopping anytime soon. We're back TOMORROW at 1pm GMT with 5 more bangers (see below) that I'm really looking forward to. It's so cool to be a part of an event like this, especially as an Enby supporting my peers! #NonbinaryCodedGames

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💫Ceres🪐 @ceresazuria.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Tune in to catch some wonderful and mysterious games, made by some very lovely devs! 💕

Ceres in the center surrounded by the logos of the games they'll be playing throughout the week (July 14th-19th). Moth Keep, I'm Making A Monster, Angel Clicker, Emblems: Sunless Vow, Talewarden, Soulblaze, Outclaw, ShelfLife, Quality Dreams, and Nekomancer

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our game is called Talewarden: Riders of the New Day features a highly diverse, lgbtq+ friendly cast of characters, including at least NINE nonbinary individuals! Yeehaw! 🌈

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy International Nonbinary People's Day 💛🤍💜🖤 If you're interested in games made by nonbinary and genderqueer developers, check out the #NonbinaryCodedGames event on Steam! #InternationalNonbinaryDay #Nonbinary

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Floyd | Vgen Commissions @floydwolffe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

(1/3) Talking about July events... ✨WE'RE CELEBRATING THE NONBINARY CODED GAMES FESTIVAL✨ Organized by @npckc.net and @nomnomnami.com, the event features games by enby, genderqueer, and outside the gender binary developers. #furry #NonbinaryCodedGames #gaming #NonBinaryPeoplesDay #Vtuber

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Mai Boo👻🔪🌹 @maiboochannel.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

‼️ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ I'm taking part in #NonBinaryCodedGames ✨ We will play games from the fest starting at 11AM EDT tomorrow! :3 🌹ShelfLife: Art School Detective @fnifegames.bsky.social 🌹Talewarden @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social 🌹summer haze/glory days @yamharvestgames.com 🌹Tiny Capsule Collector

Mai's schedule for Nonbinary Codes Games Steam Festival

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Lil Egg Bub🥚 @lileggbub.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🌈I'm live! Art stream and then I'll be playing some Nonbinary Coded Games all week! #NonbinaryCodedGames #pngtuber #twitch #varietystreamer #cozystream #indiegame www.twitch.tv/lileggbub

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kc 💀 play TRUE LOVE'S CURSE! @npckc.net · 13/07/2026

💛🤍NONBINARY CODED GAMES💜🖤 is live on Steam! For International Nonbinary Day, we're showcasing 150+ games by devs who are nonbinary, genderqueer, & outside the gender binary! Take a look and see the spectrum of what we have to offer 🌈 store.steampowered.com/curator/4610... #NonbinaryCodedGames

Nonbinary Coded Games: July 13-20 2026. Celebrating games made by nonbinary developers! The banner shows a nonbinary witch, cat, bunny, and underling.

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Johnny Rebeck @johnnyrebeck.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

LIVE NOW 💛🤍💜🖤🩵🩷🤍 Join me in celebrating games by enby devs/with enby characters for the #NonbinaryCodedGames festival ALL WEEK LONG We have some delicious demos to start off the week, so come by and get your wishlists ready!! twitch.tv/johnnyrebeck ⬅️ (reposts appreciated—support indie devs!)

Stream promo flyer in a yellow, white, purple and black gradient, big graphic at bottom says "non binary coded games, july 13-20 2026, celebrating games made by nonbinary developers." At the top are key arts for the games Capy Castaway, Outclaw, Shelflife: Art School Detective, and Valkyrie Rising, I am smiling in the middle of these and my twitch channel name is at the top, also linked in the post.

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Virva Valkea (he/hyphae) | Team Rub @virvavalkea.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🍄 Fri, 2 p.m. - Talewarden: Riders of the New Day 🐍Sun, 2 p.m. - Mothkeep / ShelfLife: Art School Detective / I'm making a monster Disclaimer: All game keys were provided to me. All demos were free. (2/3) #VTuber #VSky #IndieGames #HorrorGames #NonBinaryCodedGames

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🤠 Gather 'round enby cowfolks! 🤠 Super excited to annouced that Talewarden is taking part in the #NonbinaryCodedGames event on Steam! 💛🤍💜🖤 Huge thanks to @npckc.net and @nomnomnamifeeds.bsky.social for hosting it! Now, check out so many cool games by nonbinary devs (that's us!)

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jazzadelegames 🪬🐻 FREE 🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩🇭🇹+ @jazzadelegames.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

🧵 After the panel I'll bio break & then head straight into the planned games at 10.30 PM BST! 💖👀 The games we're checking out: 🫀 I'm Making a Monster by @zorkie.itch.io ! & 🤠 Talewarden: RIders of the New Day by @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social ! Sorry again for the mix up on my part! 😅🫶 {3/3}

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jazzadelegames 🪬🐻 FREE 🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩🇭🇹+ @jazzadelegames.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

🧵Busy but Fun Week Ahead! 🫶 🎉 TONS of Cozy & Cweepy #NonbinaryCodedGames ! 👻 Disability Pride Month Train! 💖 More TMP & Art! ➡️ ko-fi.com/miktastic ⬅️ 🏷️ #mutualaid #miktastic #queer #disabled #BIPOC #arab #trans #ace #autistic #fat #lurkerfriendly #vtuber #leftiststreamer #cozy #horror #coworksky

Promotional Poster for the Nonbinary Coded Games Event!

Poster has 4 characters on it, a cat person, a witchy person, a blue demon person and a yellowish rabbit all being excited!

Text reads: Nonbinary Coded Games: July 13-20, 2026. Celebrating Games made by nonbinary developers.

Presented by NomnomNami & npckc!

Deep blue background with glitter. Title: "Jazz Adele Games: Mon 13/07 to Thu 16/07!". Red Pentacles on the sides.

Subtitles:
1: "Mutual Aid: Miktastic".

2: "Mik {Ze/They/Any} is a Black, Trans & Disabled content creator who is trying to raise $3K to get zir house situated after a long while of it not being in the best position for zir's health & living situation!

Any donations will likely be going towards bills, insurance, groceries, home repairs, & any other things Mik deems necessary!"

A pic of Mik is surrounded by hearts & stars!

Doodle of a little brown bear waving from a pile of autumn leaves by Jazz.

Art of Jazz smiling & twirling Jeffrey around, done by DuccLord.

A list of streaming days & times in pop up boxes.

Mon 6 PM: Nonbinary Coded Games: Capy Castaway; Co-Existing w/ Greenhearth Necromancer!

Tue 8 PM: NBC: SoulBlaze; ShelfLife; The Mysterious Thief Forget Me Not!

Wed 8 PM: NBC: I'm Making a Monster; Talewarden: Riders of the New Day!

Thu 6 PM: NBC: Burger Bois; Cweepies & Arties: Art, Coexisting & TMP!

Timezone is BST!

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

In Talewarden, your choices shape: 🤝 who trusts you ❤️ who loves you 🔗 the bonds between companions ⚔️ and who survives the journey #ScreenshotSaturday #indiegame

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Bucket Hat Cat | Wishlist Talewarden on Steam! @buckethatcatgames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Pride Month may have ended, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to celebrate and/or be proud of who you are ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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