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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today I learnt about Crimson Diamond while googling Red Pearls! Also looks great :D

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Red Pearls of Borneo: A man of culture I see.

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I’m not refunding you. You should have read the small prints.

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Nell Gwyn @ne11gwyn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I don't preempt puzzle streams very often, but I NEED to know what happens next in The Red Pearls of Borneo. #VTuber #ENVTuber #VSky Twitch: twitch.tv/Ne11_Gwyn YouTube: youtube.com/live/r5xbjD6...

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The Red Pearls of Borneo, Part 2 | Streaming the red pearls of borneo.

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

There’s a 3 day event in China called RedLand where they take over an entire island to showcase games and animes. My next game on it “Green Mist Over Portland” will be showcased there🤘

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Clue Crew really needs to try out The Red Pearls of Borneo: similar gameplay to Galley House and totally free on Steam: youtu.be/n6kfVf4HWs8?...

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Steam's Best Free Game | The Red Pearls of Borneo

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Day 2 of asking the Clue Crew to investigate The Red Pearls of Borneo next: Similar to Galley House but set in a British plantation on the eve of a Japanese invasion in WW2.

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Such a great podcast discussion on Red Pearls of Borneo :)

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

You should check out Red Pearls of Borneo on Steam: It’s a detective game like Galley House set in a British plantation in WW2 Borneo. It’s the most successful solo dev indie game this year you’ve never heard: over 4000 reviews and at 97% positive.

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Check out Red Pearls of Borneo on Steam: It’a detective game like Galley House. It’s the most successful solo dev free indie game this year you’ve never heard: over 4000 reviews and at 97% positive.

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emma fring 🦋🌻 @borschmajeure.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Another banger! “The Red Pearls of Borneo” is a *FREE* obra-like/golden-idol-like that takes place on a plantation in Borneo during WWII. Fantastic game! Forgiving enough to brute force at times, but complicated enough to not be able to goof your way through. bushmonkey.itch.io/the-red-pear...

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The Red Pearls of Borneo by bushmonkey

A detective puzzle mystery game

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Fedule @fedule.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

in retrospect i think that it's very funny that i, in this order, 1) heard the hype about Type Help 2) heard about the pending remake Galley House 3) waited for Galley House, didn't play Type Help 4) played post-Help games like What/Crew, Red Pearls, and The Ratline 5) am now playing Galley House

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Greg T @gregt314.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Videogame #21 for 2026 is The Red Pearls of Borneo (2026), by @bushmonkey.bsky.social. An absolute delight - a deduction mystery that's as good as any out there with a satisfying puzzle that's evocatively written. And it's free! Recommended to anyone who likes deduction.

A page of conversation from Red Pearls of Borneo (2026). (Too long to transcribe as alt text, sorry.)

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I enjoyed it for a bit then it got really repetitive which is something I found with a lot of Inkle games. Expelled! is kind of a sequel and much better.

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I’m glad you enjoyed Red Pearls!

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Flatfoots and Fools: A Podcast about Detective Games @flatfootsandfools.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This morning, we released our episode on Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, from @happybroccoligames.bsky.social. The second in the Duck Detective series, this single session deduction game combines cute graphics, with stunningly high criminality. open.spotify.com/episode/64jJ...

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Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This week on Indie Game Garden, I chat with the king of freeware deduction games, @bushmonkey.bsky.social! If you like games like Roottrees are Dead and Golden Idol, you’ll love Red Pearls of Borneo :) Audio: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm/21 YouTube: youtu.be/nkDSoNpvW4k?...

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indie game garden | 23 - Willy Picard (AKA Bushmonkey) of The Red Pearls of Borneo

Willy Picard, AKA Bushmonkey, is a hobbyist developer of free detective mystery games, but that doesn’t quite do him or his interactive experiences justice. Inspired by games like Type Help, Return...

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Between itch and Steam, The Red Pearls of Borneo has now hit over 400,000 players! I honestly can’t believe it. Thanks to everyone who’s played it and spread the word. It’s just incredible…

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Lee Williams @wiwyums.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It's always an honour to do one of these wonderfully giggly podcasts with Roger. In this one, I wax lyrical about games from @thegamebakers.com, @celia-14.bsky.social, @tjgamedev.bsky.social and @timsheinman.bsky.social, among others.

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Flatfoots and Fools: A Podcast about Detective Games @flatfootsandfools.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Today we publish our first developer interview with @eviltrout.com and Jeremey Johnston of @roottrees.com. We had a wonderful discussion about the development of the game, the Steam version, and wheat they are up to next with The Incedent at Galley House! youtu.be/moaFqfSJBuw

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Jeremy Johnston and Robin Ward Developer Interview

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Flatfoots and Fools: A Podcast about Detective Games @flatfootsandfools.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Last month, Thinky Puzzle Games had their 6th game jam, with the theme of Locked Room. itch.io/jam/thinky-p... We got 4 fun Detective games out of it which I played this weekend. Here they are:

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

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Lee Panache @leepanache.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

@bushmonkey.bsky.social has created one of the best written games ever. Staggering historic research, characters who leap off the page (and in a text-only game), and a thoroughly engaging plot that dives deep into the tragedy, courage, and hope of an overlooked time of crisis. Truly moving.

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The Red Pearls Of Borneo on Steam

A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline as a clairvoyant investigator in 1941 Borneo. Jump between time and locations to uncover motives and discover what truly happened ...

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Sublime text is the best “no bells and whistles” text editor out there in my opinion.

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yad @yadcraby.eurosky.social · 23/06/2026

Green Mist Over Portland de Bushmonkey Games store.steampowered.com/app/4644870/... Mon test de la démo : youtu.be/M1mDt2k9qqo

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[Démo] Green Mist Over Portland

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Amanda @ The Indie Game Cafe @the-indie-game-cafe.com · 20/06/2026

ACCOMPLISHMENT! Demo impressions of Green Mist over Portland are up on Ko-Fi. Fans of Rootrees, Obra Dinn, and Golden Idol will want to have this on their list this weekend. ko-fi.com/post/Green-M...

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Join Me: Solve a Mystery

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Hi! Translation is handled by Surefire Games. You can reach out to them directly.

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Here's the June edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye: thinkythirdthursday.com/june-2026 This month we're highlighting nine upcoming games with demos in Steam Next Fest!

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Thinky Third Thursday - June 2026 (Next Fest highlights)

Monthly game recommendations from the puzzle experts at Draknek & Friends

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Updated Green Mist over Portland demo is now live! Includes: sneak peek at the larger story for players who complete the demo "100%" Larger fonts when played at higher resolutions A "missions log" to guide the player through the early steps of the demo store.steampowered.com/app/4727340/...

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Green Mist over Portland Demo on Steam

A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish...

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Rob Manuel @robmanuel.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

More demos -- but I want to point out one, Green Mist over Portland, is the sequel to Red Pearls of Borneo. The game involves piecing together the truth through time jumping, figuring out who is who, and figuring out character's motives. Must play. youtu.be/aiJg2l_F1To?...

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Steam Next Fest June 2026: 35 Best Demos & Ultimate Wishlist Guide

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Watching you decipher that message was fun 😂 Just like Z is space, X is full stop in the cypher rules. You just replace an actual X with CS if you don’t want it converted to a full stop :D

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🐏 ⟢ Charmaine ⟣ 🎭【StarlightRevo】 @charmaemengming.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Demos (continued): The Meaning of Auri store.steampowered.com/app/3782310/... -- Object Impermanence store.steampowered.com/app/3595450/... -- Green Mist Over Portland @bushmonkey.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/4644870/... VOD:

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I'M BACK! Let's catch up & then play SNF Demos! | Steam Next Fest | !socials | Multistream

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IndieLoupe.com @indieloupe.com · 16/06/2026

Our (first?) 8 picks for June Next Fest are now live, featuring indies big and small! Smash some robots, catch some fish, eat a few mushrooms, and do a whole load of deducing. What other demos should we be trying? Watch the video here: youtu.be/3r9NHvIb53Q #indiegames | #games | #nextfest

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8 Of The Best From Steam Next Fest | June 2026 Edition

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skarme @skarme.northsky.social · 12/06/2026

the demo for a sequel to this one just dropped the other day, Green Mist Over Portland bushmonkey.itch.io/green-mist-o... looks cool so far! a really wild ambitious upscale of the first game with a story that has its hooks in me already. looking forward to it, hope it lives up to those big swings!

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Green Mist Over Portland Demo by bushmonkey

A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure

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Bushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Super de vous voir parler de Red Pearls! J’suis Francais et j’avais commence une traduction du Jeux mais j’avais laisse tombe, c’etait trop d’boulot 😂

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La Playade @laplayade.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🦩 La Playade n°92 (mai 2026) A MAZE. 2026, Saros, Reanimal, Invincible VS, The Red Pearl of Borneo... est en ligne sur www.laplayade.fr 🦩 @amazefest.bsky.social @tarsierstudios.bsky.social @bushmonkey.bsky.social @skybound.bsky.social @megabitpublishing.bsky.social @trinelaier.bsky.social

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