Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Wishlist and play on Steam! store.steampowered.com/search/?deve... BONUS ROUND: we have a desktop idle version of Ember to keep you company too : ) Click the link! 010
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Take a peek at our cozy, reactive pet Ember. She's a goofy, loveable companion with a mind of her own, and she's a great partner for adventuring into the wilds! My team really pulled together so many elements -- I love what we've created. Unique, cozy, magical. Chill adventures await! 132
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 14/07/2026HUGE DAY. We've been through a lot to get here, only because we kept believing and finding our path. Excited for the next phase with @tripmaster.bsky.social and the team! 031
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Stay is out for Steam! It's one of a kind. If you like the look of the game, thank @canotico.bsky.social and @tylerschatz.bsky.social ! (rendering and art direction, respectively) 020
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Players often comment on the music in Stay: Your Forever Pet. There's a reason. @drenmcdonald.com knocked it out of the park! 010
Reposted by Ben VanceDren McDonald @drenmcdonald.com · 14/07/2026Now you don't need a Quest to enjoy Ember's company! She's on Steam now in 2 flavors - the adventure game or as a desktop pal! 042
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 14/07/2026we didit!! and it would not have been possible without @jukibom.bsky.social 020
Reposted by Ben VanceStay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 14/07/2026Hey Everyone! Both Stay games are out now on Steam 🐾 Care for Ember in her cozy world, then bring your Ember to hang out on your desktop! Stay: Your Forever Pet store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... Stay: Ember’s Desktop Adventures store.steampowered.com/app/4766080/... 182
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 20/04/2026WARNING CUTENESS OVERLOAD what should your magical pet do while hanging out on your desktop? ✨🦊✨ 010
Reposted by Ben VanceStay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 13/04/2026Happy Monday! Here’s a quick peek at exploring the world and collecting items 🌿 Anyone else love wandering around grabbing things “for later”? Make sure to wishlist the game here! store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #IndieGame #CozyGames #GameDev 1178
Reposted by Ben VanceStay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 06/04/2026Hope you had a great Easter weekend! 🐣 Gameplay peek: cooking for Ember 🐶🔥 (placeholder visuals) What should we add next? 🎥 youtu.be/co2XtP3maNc ⭐ Wishlist Today! store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #IndieGame #CozyGames #Wishlist #SteamGames #VirtualPet #IndieDev #WholesomeGamesyoutu.beCooking for EmberYouTube video by Windup Minds 0149
Reposted by Ben VanceStay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 23/03/2026Ember is not looking too thrilled about being brushed this morning. Check out this work in progress! Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... Join the Discord: windupminds.com/discord Stay up to date on all the latest 🐾 #SteamWishlist #CozyGames #PetGame #VirtualPet 063
Reposted by Ben VanceStay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 10/03/2026Want to pet ember? We are currently looking for testers for upcoming features. Take a look at the dev post on our steam page below! store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #CozyGames #CozyGaming #IndieGames #VirtualPet #SteamDeck #WholesomeGames #GameDev 0147
Reposted by Ben VanceStay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 02/03/2026Belly rubs? 🐾 Here’s an early look at belly rub visuals from our “Care Mode.” What do you think? We’re building new ways to interact with Ember, more coming soon. store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #IndieDev #DogGame #SteamNextFest #Wishlist 0115
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 20/02/20268 bucks is hotly debated, but in real GDP terms, 7.99 bucks is unknowable bucks 010
Reposted by Ben VanceJay Faulkner @jukibom.bsky.social · 18/02/2026we have absolutely killed ourselves wrangling with making this play nice on Quest and I'm so excited to share it with more people on PC! I cannot begin to express how complicated the animation engine is 🫠 store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/...store.steampowered.comStay: Your Forever Pet! on SteamMeet Ember, your furry magical companion! Bring her home, care for her, and discover the extraordinary world of the Otherlands together. Stay: Your Forever Pet! is brought to you by the team behind th... 074
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Please wishlist and help Ember grow into her new home on Steam and Steam Deck! This feels like a homecoming after starting my indie career on Steam, then working in VR for 10+ years. Proud of the team -- a huge milestone for us! store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... 051
Reposted by Ben VanceKate Parsons @kateparsonstv.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Telling my future children that this is a cybertruck 031
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 21/08/2025☀️Last hurrah for Summer! Bask in the fun with Ember :D☀️ We worked really hard on this - lots of improvements! We're also on sale for a limited time. It's a great time to jump in! 020
Reposted by Ben VanceDraknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 08/08/2025We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 28th More info 👇 grants.draknek.org 2314279
Reposted by Ben VanceStay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 23/07/2025Stay: Forever Home – Update 2 preview 🎁💨 Coming Tomorrow! Present Boxes! Unwrap surprises in a new satisfying way! Here’s a video of the presents in action! Want more update details and patch notes? Join our Discord: windupminds.com/discord More cozy features are coming with the full update 082
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 10/07/2025If you've got a Quest 2, check it out! We poured ourselves into getting this out and have lots more updates coming! 020
Reposted by Ben VanceBernie Yee @tripmaster.bsky.social · 21/05/2025I'm late for @windupminds.com highlight; we're exceptionally fortunate to work with Austin Grossman. Austin, Doug Church and I wrote a pitch for cyberpunk MMO, Nightside; 25 years later, a game I wish existed. #VirtualPet #DigitalPet #SimulationGame #VRGame #MRGame #XRGame #IndieDev #IndieGame 184
Reposted by Ben VanceStay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 08/05/2025How do you set up your room so you can play Mixed Reality games on your Meta Quest 3/3S? 🤔 It's a little more involved than Meta shows you, to get your couch just right! 🛋️ Then you can play our game: vr.meta.me/s/2aq2U7KEq2... #VirtualPet #VirtualReality #DigitalPet #PetSim #IndieGame #IndieDev 0106
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 25/04/2025The game sounds absolutely beautiful thanks to @drenmcdonald.com's tireless efforts. Players frequently mention it as one of their favorite parts!! 010
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Our cozy pet sim-game-experiment is now live! meta.com/experiences/... We've worked incredibly hard to make Ember lovable... and to love you back! 💗 032
Reposted by Ben VanceDren McDonald @drenmcdonald.com · 15/03/2025lol, a glimpse of some 'advanced' cosmetics in our game, PLUS a preview of the 'trade board music' featuring 'mossling' vocals. Our little mosslings sing sometimes... 011
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 17/03/2025It's Ember's first GDC as her true self! (she was there last year in prototype form) Wish I could be there too-- gotta finish up the magic! We're close!! 030
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Excited to share our pet game, Stay: Forever Home, will be in this VR showcase! See what we've been up to and what's up with Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and PC VR titles coming in 2025! youtu.be/0wN0B5utUu4 #VirtualPet #PetSimulation #VirtualRealityPet #IndieGames #CozyGames 072
Reposted by Ben VanceJay Faulkner @jukibom.bsky.social · 10/03/2025This was a REALLY interesting #gamedev problem to solve: A VR frisbee! It has to only work when you use it properly. How would you implement this? 162
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 11/02/2025YESSS - love it!! Huge feature for both comfort and immersion. Big props to @jukibom.bsky.social for kicking butt on @stayforeverhome.bsky.social 020
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Game giveaway! There's still a little time tonight! 000
Reposted by Ben VanceWindup Minds @windupminds.com · 03/02/2025Join our #MondayMoodBooster giveaway for a chance to win a Stay: Forever Home game key, for Meta Quest! Rules: - Like & follow @windupminds.bsky.social and @stayforeverhome.bsky.social - Post a pet pic with a fun, SFW caption - Tag us and add #MoodBoosterMonday - Enter Monday 9 AM–11:59 PM PST 495
Reposted by Ben VanceMike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 27/01/2025In 2014 Dutch scientists left a hamster wheel outside, to see if wild animals would use it like their domesticated counterparts. The answer: hell yes! 734 visits from wild mice - plus rats, shrews, slugs ("running" being subjective here) & even frogs and snails. The apparent reason: fun. Just fun. 7944591456
Reposted by Ben VanceCatsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 30/01/2025"Common Side Effects" is coming this Sunday (Adult Swim / Max). By the co-creator & the animation studio behind "Scavengers Reign". 292913708
Reposted by Ben VanceWindup Minds @windupminds.com · 10/01/2025To our @stayforeverhome.bsky.social community members impacted by the fires in LA, our hearts are with you as you work to ensure the safety of your family, friends, and pets. If you need assistance, please use these mutual aid resources for support in the affected areas: (1/4) 172
Ben Vance @buffalovision.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Sadly, our VR friend and collaborator at Wevr lost his home to the Eaton fire in LA. So much destruction. www.gofundme.com/f/battfamilygofundme.comDonate to Help the Batt Family After They Just Lost Everything, organized by Steve HaldaneHi, my name is Steve Haldane, and I'm reaching out to help our frie… Steve Haldane needs your support for Help the Batt Family After They Just Lost Everything 000
