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@cearth-official.bsky.social
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We are a tiny indie team in Toronto working on video games with risky ideas and lots of creativity. Wishlist our debut game, AGENCY: store.steampowered.com/app/4158270/…

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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today is the last day of the OUT OF THE BOX showcase. We are very proud that our game AGENCY was a part of it! Big shout out to @covenstudio.bsky.social for organizing it! And a big thank you to everyone for checking out OUT OF THE BOX games! store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames
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OUT OF THE BOX GAMES
Discover games that do things differently, from unexpected gameplay and striking art to unforgettable stories. Ask yourself: Have you ever played something like this?
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It is the last day of the OUT OF THE BOX showcase! If you haven’t done it already, check out the youtube reel with 130 innovative and creative games: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJZh... #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames
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Out Of The Box Games Showcase | Sept 21st - Sept 28th
YouTube video by COVEN
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Auralnauts @auralnauts.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
After the 5-year campaign to "Release the Abridged Cut", it's finally here.
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Star Wars: Larry – The Abridged Cut
YouTube video by Auralnauts
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
AGENCY is proud to be a part of the Out of the box showcase! If you haven’t already, check out the showcase reel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJZh... AGENCY bit starts at 47:12! #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames
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Out Of The Box Games Showcase | Sept 21st - Sept 28th
YouTube video by COVEN
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We are so happy to be a part of the OUT OF THE BOX GAMES showcase. Check out AGENCY and other imaginative games on the showcase steam page: store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames
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OUT OF THE BOX GAMES
Discover games that do things differently, from unexpected gameplay and striking art to unforgettable stories. Ask yourself: Have you ever played something like this?
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
AGENCY is proud to be a part of the Out of the box showcase! If you haven’t already, check out the showcase reel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJZh... AGENCY bit starts at 47:12! #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames
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Out Of The Box Games Showcase | Sept 21st - Sept 28th
YouTube video by COVEN
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“OUT OF THE BOX GAMES is a curated showcase of 130 games that surprise, challenge, and delight through bold ideas, unexpected mechanics, distinctive art, and unconventional storytelling. “ Wishlist AGENCY and other Out-of-the-box games: store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames
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OUT OF THE BOX GAMES
Discover games that do things differently, from unexpected gameplay and striking art to unforgettable stories. Ask yourself: Have you ever played something like this?
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
AGENCY is proud to be a part of the OUT OF THE BOX GAMES! If you haven’t already, check out the showcase reel below and wishlist some amazing games! The AGENCY bit starts at 47:12! #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames #gameshowcase
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are you curious about what is possible for the medium of video games that is not out there already? If so, check out and wishlist AGENCY and other games in the Be Curious genre of the Out of the box showcase: store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames
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OUT OF THE BOX GAMES
Discover games that do things differently, from unexpected gameplay and striking art to unforgettable stories. Ask yourself: Have you ever played something like this?
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Looking for a cup of coffee for your soul? Have a look at the OUT OF THE BOX GAMES reel below! It is a beautiful, intriguing, inspiring and original watch: #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We have a new mini trailer for AGENCY! Check it out! We made it for the OUT OF THE BOX GAMES showcase. Have a look at the amazing selection and wishlist some games, including AGENCY: store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames #indiedev
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EssyTheSlug @essytheslug.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Out of the Box Games Showcase begins! Get 20% off Author Sim and consider grabbing the newly-released Supporter Pack! 📅 Sept. 21-28, 2026 💡 Discover games that dare to do things differently 🔗 store.steampowered.com/curator/46192764/sale/OUTOFTHEBOXGAMES #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegame #steam #dlc
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
AGENCY is proud to be a part of the Out of the box showcase! If you haven’t already, check out the showcase reel below and wishlist some amazing games! The AGENCY bit starts at 47:12! #OutOfTheBoxGames #WishlistWednesday #indiegames #indiedev
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Are you a fan of out of the box gameplay? Then wishlist AGENCY and other amazing games in the Out-of-the-box showcase: store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames #WishlistWednesday #indiegames #indiedev
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OUT OF THE BOX GAMES
Discover games that do things differently, from unexpected gameplay and striking art to unforgettable stories. Ask yourself: Have you ever played something like this?
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This was really an amazing watch. So beautiful, intriguing, sometimes scary. It is rare to just run into something like that in the interwebs. Go have a look: #OutOfTheBoxShowCase #indiegames #indiedev
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We are very happy that AGENCY is a part of the OUT OF BOX GAMES showcase! To mark the occasion we wrote this blogpost: checkpointearth.com/blog/outofth... Have a look at this amazing selection of games on Steam: store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames #indiedev
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Out-of-the-Box showcase! - Checkpoint Earth
AGENCY has been selected!
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Julian // Calm Pewter Games @calmpewter.games · 21/09/2026
So many awesome freaky gamesssssss 🤩 Demos! Discounts!! Surprise announcements!? We got em all 👁️🫦👁️ store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames #indieGames
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Coven @covenstudio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're live! Out of the Box Games just launched on Steam: 130 indie games chosen from 1,371 submissions, celebrating original art, bold stories, and radical gameplay ideas. Discover them through Sept 28. 🖤 👉 wearecoven.com/OOTBsteampage
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We are very proud to announce that AGENCY is selected for the Out of the box showcase! We are a part of an amazing lineup of games. Check out the official event page and wishlist some amazing games, including AGENCY: store.steampowered.com/curator/4619... #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames
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OUT OF THE BOX GAMES
Discover games that do things differently, from unexpected gameplay and striking art to unforgettable stories. Ask yourself: Have you ever played something like this?
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We are a part of the Out of the box showcase! Check out the (live) premiere video on YouTube now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJZh... #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiegames #gameshowcase
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Out Of The Box Games Showcase | Sept 21st - Sept 28th
YouTube video by COVEN
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Only 56 minutes left! #OutOfTheBoxGames #indiedev #indiegames #gameshowcase
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Kylie @kymira.ca · 20/09/2026
Tomorrow is the #OutOfTheBoxGames showcase premiere where we'll be revealing some Fatemender updates alongside some other amazing games 👀 Tune in at 1pm EDT! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJZh...
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Out Of The Box Games Showcase | Sept 21st - Sept 28th
YouTube video by COVEN
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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
He Who Watches and LOK Digital are both part of the Out of the Box Games Showcase! Watch the showcase today at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 7pm CEST, and catch the Steam event from now until Monday, Sept 28th! #OutOfTheBoxGames store.steampowered.com/curator/4619...
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Ryan Honig (HonigBeeGames) @ryan-honig.com · 20/09/2026
You will definitely want to check out the #OutOfTheBoxGames showcase tomorrow for some BIG Flipping Phantom news, alongside a bunch of other delightfully strange and unique indie games! #indiegame #gameshowcase www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJZh...
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Out Of The Box Games Showcase | Sept 21st - Sept 28th
YouTube video by COVEN
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Jena/NaejDoree - Wishlist Contenir on Steam ! @naejdoree.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New trailer and exclusive annoucements at 7PM CET 🔥🔥🔥 Check out the showcase video when it airs here: youtu.be/pJZh0H6dOyM #OutOfTheBoxGames #gamedev #steam
Cover of the festival saying that Contenir is part of the official selection for Out of the box, a curated showcase of games that dare to do things differently. From the 21st to the 28th of september on steam
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Stay tuned: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJZh... #OutOfTheBoxGames
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Out Of The Box Games Showcase | Sept 21st - Sept 28th
YouTube video by COVEN
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We just published a detailed blog about one of the materials we use in our game: checkpointearth.com/blog/movingd... Check it out! #IndieGames #IndieDev #GameDev #UnrealEngine #Materials #GameVisuals #UnrealMaterials
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Published a blog post about our level design struggles: checkpointearth.com/blog/levelde... #IndieGames #IndieDev #GameDev
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Metaphorical level design - Checkpoint Earth
The challenges of designing levels in AGENCY
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
On that note, this weekend, try the demo of AGENCY: store.steampowered.com/app/4158270/... You'll play some crazy abstract puzzles (that make sense!) and you'll listen to original sound and music by Auralnauts! #indiegame #puzzles #demo #indiegames
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
One day after releasing our demo, we took a walk around the neighbourhood. We went slightly off the beaten path and found this chalk labyrinth, featuring hearts and Pi. In our game, you control Pi and there are hearts! Is the universe sending us a message?? @craveninouterspace.bsky.social #spooky
A chalk labyrinth that has hearts and Pi.
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We just released the demo of AGENCY! store.steampowered.com/app/4158270/... Try it today! We are super excited to see what y'all think :) #indiedev #indiegames #gamedemo
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AGENCY - Demo Trailer
YouTube video by Checkpoint Earth
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
It's 3:14pm EDT! Happy Pi Day again! #PiDay
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Auralnauts @auralnauts.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Celebrate #PiDay with the Infinite McConaughey Livestream event. Starts today at 3:14 PM ET.
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The Infinite McConaughey Live Stream
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
It's π Day! To celebrate this enigma, who is also the player character in our game, here's a gameplay video that demonstrates some of the sounds crafted by @craveninouterspace.bsky.social Watch it unmuted. If you're wondering what's going on, you'll enjoy the game! #PiDay #IndieGames #GameDev
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
On my vision quest, the one that led me to the game I'm working on today, the question that kept coming up was: "why would anyone buy this game?" The immediate and crude response I got was: "people pay to watch other people having sex". (it used a different word for "having sex")
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Here's a sneak preview of one of the challenges in AGENCY. If you're wondering what's going on, you'll have a great time in the game! Shout out to @craveninouterspace.bsky.social for the idea and the music! (Watch it with your audio turned on.) #indiegames #indiedev
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
So I wrote that thread on hunting a bug in our game. I was initially thinking of writing a blogpost, maybe even make a video. but then this happened lol #indiegames #indiedev #indiegamedev #tuesdaynegotiations
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I spent a lot of time yesterday trying to hunt down a bug in our game. We encountered it in our playtest build in Steam, which was built in production mode so it didn't include any debugging symbols. (Why we use a production build is a separate philosophical discussion) Here's a thread. 1/
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
When I get hyper fixated on one detail while working on AGENCY, this is what it's like for me. #gamedev #indiedev #creativestruggles
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Auralnauts @auralnauts.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The Matthew McConaughey live steam returns today at 4:20pm est over on C.I.O.S, maybe for good this time. Be there at launch to see what this cosmic cafe is really all about.
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The Infinite McConaughey Live Stream
YouTube video by Craven In Outer Space
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I've been using Unreal's MetaSound system to integrate some amazing music (shoutout @craveninouterspace.bsky.social ) to our game. I needed to negate a boolean variable and I ended up having to do this because I couldn't find another way. I'm not sure whether to be proud or ashamed. #indie #unreal
A custom metasound patch (a reusable piece of logic) for Unreal's Metasound system that lets me negate an input boolean variable and return that as an output.
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Sometimes, game marketing is just frustrating and I have to channel the energy somehow. Please nobody sue me for making this! It's all in good fun, no offense intended whatsoever to anyone. #indiegames #indiedev #tuesdaytroubles #indiegamedev
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Me: - Sees a post and starts writing a response. - Starts thinking about how the response will be taken and starts editing - *10 minutes later* The editing is still happening. - *12 minutes later* Heavily edited post feels very different from initial response - Deletes everything and moves on
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
It's been over 24 hours since we announced AGENCY and I'm very pleased with the initial reaction. It's a slightly unusual game with an experimental concept and I was afraid few would be interested. Having awesome music and sounds helps a lot! I can't wait to share more! #indiegames #indiedev
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Checkpoint Earth @cearth-official.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Proud to announce AGENCY, a fun game by two people in Toronto, featuring sound and audio by Auralnauts! @craveninouterspace.bsky.social @auralnauts.bsky.social!. Check out our announce trailer! Wishlist it on steam! store.steampowered.com/app/4158270/...
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AGENCY - Official Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Checkpoint Earth
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