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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Our latest patch is now out and ready to play ⚙️ As well as squashing some pesky bugs, we've included a more customisable game experience in which you can choose which cases spawn 🔪 Is your city full of snipers? Do people just keep going missing? Explore this new way to play now 🕵️‍♂️ #ShadowsofDoubt

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In this latest Dev Blog video update, Cole runs us through the latest patch ⚙️🕵️‍♂️ Including options to toggle killer types, increased performance boosts and changes to the way objectives work 💿 youtu.be/43QHLo3u7k8 #ShadowsofDoubt #DevUpdate #IndieDev #ImmersiveSim

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

You're fresh faced and on your first case.The people are prickly, the environment is hostile and citizens are dropping like flies... How's a squeaky clean gumshoe like yourself supposed make their way in this business? We've got 5 tips to help any new Detective find their way...

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Feeling experimental 🧪?? Try our new patch update first by playing 42.04 now on the Steam experimental branch

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Nathan P. Gibson @nathanpgibson28.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Shadows of Doubt is a procedurally generated detective noir where every city hides a different story. Explore its systemic design and visual identity in Indie Game Works, featuring developer insights and artwork. #IndieGames #GameDev #IndieDev @colepowered.bsky.social @fireshinegames.bsky.social

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In his first Dev blog of 2026, Cole discusses his plans for the year ahead. youtu.be/B9mEgTNn-ig Download Shadows of Doubt here - store.steampowered.com/app/986130/S... Sign up to the mailing list here - colepoweredgames.substack.com Join the Discord here - discord.com/invite/shadows

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Download Concrete Jungle for 50% off ! store.steampowered.com/app/400160/C...

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Exciting news!, Until the 11th May Concrete Jungle will be part of the Steam Deck Builders Fest 🃏 It will also be on sale for 50% off! Download today 🏙️ store.steampowered.com/app/400160/C... #steamsale #deckbuildersfest #steam

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

What does getting the rain feeling right, ludonarrative dissonance and tabletop detective games all have in common? They all feature in Off the Shelf Media's recent interview with Cole 🕵️‍♂️📰 Read the full piece below and thanks again to the OTSM team!

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Case Closed: An Interview with Cole Jefferies, Founder of ColePowered Games

Cole Jefferies, founder of ColePowered Games and best known for Shadows of Doubt, has been an indie developer for nearly 15 years. We spoke with Cole about his journey as an indie dev, his experien…

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Hi Detectives 🕵️ Just a quick note to let you know that we have a new hotfix patch available on experimental branch to fix some unforeseen issues with the workshop update 🔥⚙️ Details below 👇

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Shadows of Doubt Workshop Update OUT NOW ⚒️💿🤖!

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Our next update which enables Steam Workshop is going live this MONDAY! Make sure to sign up to Discord below and assign yourself the Cruncher role to connect with other Modders in the community before launch 💻 discord.com/invite/shadows

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

It’s been a busy year, Detectives!  From patch updates, to the Off Duty and Modifiers releases 💽 2025 brought all-new ways to live out your detective dreams 🐀👞🧙‍♂️ A huge shoutout to all of you for being such an amazing community throughout ❤️  Here’s looking forward to 2026 🥂

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Greetings Detective we have a quick update regarding our December update 📰

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Nick Dymond @monomoon.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

+1 @starkholborn.bsky.social and I talked about this so much when we were working on it (for years 😅 ). Burying narrative/meaning/theme into every corner. Making strong connections between disciplines, mise en scene etc. etc. A privilege to be on a project where that was rewarded, encouraged.

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The spooky season is upon us 🎃 Gather round and share your most chilling stories and terrifying cases with you fellow detectives on Discord. Join now, if you dare 💀 discord.com/invite/shadows

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Did you know we have a mailing list? Now it's no V-Mail but it's the next best thing ✉️ Hear about our latest Dev Blog updates by subscribing today 📧 colepoweredgames.substack.com

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hi folks! It's Cole 👋 My wife has been busy crafting her first board game and it's just launched on Kickstarter 🚀 It's an escape room style, sci-fi adventure. I also had the pleasure of co-designing some of the puzzles, which was really fun. Check it out over at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...

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Interstellar Adventures: A cooperative puzzle adventure

An out of this world cooperative adventure! Answer a mysterious signal from the unknown in this escape room inspired, tabletop game 🚀

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Tom Waterhouse @2dforever.com · 22/09/2025

What did you draw today, Tom? Well I drew a Snail with a gun taped to its back, obviously. (Part of the Shadows of Doubt Modifiers update! I got to make lots of weird things for this)

Snail with a gun taped to it's shell, slowly creeping up on a shadowed figure walking in the distance

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Convergence @convergence-gs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

So, in the new @detectivesim.bsky.social update, you're... a rat. 🐀🕵️ We got to see @boba.yogscast.com do some arresting live last week. Who else has been keeping the streets clean...as a rat? 🧹 #indiegames #RATDETECTIVE #indiedev #gamedev

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Happy Anniversary Concrete Jungle 🏙️! 10 whole years ago we released our a new take on the city building genre that swapped micro-management for a more strategic and puzzle-orientated style of city planning. Concrete Jungle, you'll always hold a special place for us 🧡

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Look alive detective! Our second game update of the year is LIVE 🚨 Change the way you play with 8 new game modifiers! From scurrying around as a Rat Detective 🐀 to ambient greyscale gumshoeing 🩶 to facing your fate in the form of your Snail Nemesis 🐌...🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Play now 🕵️‍♂️

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Convergence @convergence-gs.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Thank you all for tuning in to Convergence Games Showcase 2025! We got to see 42 amazing indie games with our amazing hosts! Check out all the games we saw on our Steam Sale page: store.steampowered.com/sale/converg... #IndieGames #IndieDev #GameShowcase #Convergence

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Don't forget to tune into the @convergence-gs.bsky.social Showcase TOMORROW to see the launch of our Modifiers Update! Watch on Steam, Twitch and Youtube 📺

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

The hour is drawing nigh... Our modifiers update is launching NEXT WEEK! To celebrate, we're excited to announce that we will be part of the @convergence-gs.bsky.social showcase on the 18th 🕵️‍♂️ Tune in to get the first look of these brand new ways to play Shadows of Doubt 👀

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Greetings Detectives 🕵️‍♂️ This month we've got some big gameplay modifiers incoming so keep those ears to the ground sleuths for clues on the latest update 🔍

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

So happy to share that Shadows of Doubt is a at 2025 finalist in the TIGA awards 🏅🥂

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

We're very lucky to have a full fleet of brilliant detectives in the Shadows of Doubt community 🕵️‍♂️ From chats on Discord, to sharing tips on Reddit, to our streaming community on YouTube and Twitch. See all the ways you can interact via the links in bio 🔗

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Update News 🚨 Some you may have seen that our next update was due this August. After some careful thought we’ve decided to push this to September to make sure this exciting update is good to go (including extra bug fixes). Thanks for your patience, we can't wait to share soon 🕵

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Stark Holborn @starkholborn.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

What's this what's this, delighted to say that I'll be speaking at AdventureX this year! Covering similar ground to my Develop talk: proc-gen systems, authenticity and authored narrative. @adventurex.bsky.social Tickets on sale this week! www.adventurexpo.org/speakers

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AdventureX | Speakers

Discover the individuals and panels who will be speaking at the AdventureX convention this year.

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

This week is @developconference.com‬ and our brilliant writer Stark Holborn is giving a talk! Tomorrow she will be discussing her process and tips for writing for procedurally-generated content. If you’re there, make sure to go listen | Tuesday 3:00pm - 3:45pm in Room 1 @starkholborn.bsky.social‬

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Get Shadows of Doubt for 40% off until the 10th July! #steamsummersale2025 store.steampowered.com/app/986130/S...

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

It's time to clear away some of those pesky bugs again 🪲🦟🪲 In our 40.03 patch update we've been working to improve player experience. Making sure a mild starch addiction is the only problem you face while trying to solve cases 🔍 Remember you can report any more bugs below. linktr.ee/colepoweredg...

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We're halfway through the year and we've been busy here at ColePowered Games. From game updates to new endeavours, conventions and a couple more things we're not quite ready to reveal yet 👀 Let's look back at 2025 so far…👇 1/6 #indiedev #gamesdev #colepoweredgames @fireshinegames.bsky.social‬

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

It's like V-Mail but better ✉️! A non-pneumatic form of communication?! Crazy but hear us out 💨 Join the Shadows of Doubt Discord and chat with fellow detectives about theories, cases and queries all at the press of a non-pneumatic button 💻

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Morning Detectives, a little note to keep you going through another week of investigations 📝 #MondayMotivation #getoffmybackenforcers Credit u/Jesterthechaotic

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

IMPACT is this Thursday and the lineup is looking great! Get you tickets below 👇 impress.games/impact/2025

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Have you played the new Cruncher mini-game Wizcards yet? 🧙‍♂️ Part of the latest "Off Duty"update, this grid-based, card battler helps you escape the noise of the noir with a dash of fantasy 🃏 More on the update in our bio 🔗  Artwork by the amazing Billie Appleton 🎨 #ShadowsOfDoubt #ColePoweredGames

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

🕵️The Off-Duty update is now live, detectives! Our first update for 2025 with much more to come! Details and patch notes can be found here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/986...

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Shadows of Doubt - The Off-Duty update is live now! - Steam News

The first content update of 2025 is out now

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Happy Friday, Detectives! As mentioned in our previous blog, we have plans to continue support for Shadows Of Doubt throughout 2025. We are now taking the next step and sharing some more details and a new roadmap for you to investigate! 🕵️🤝🕵️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/986...

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Ash Gwinnell @ashleygwinnell.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

IMPACT! Indie Games is BACK! 🙌 The marketing & business-focused micro-conference for the UK games industry — returning on Thursday 22nd May! 💥👇 Find out more: impress.games/impact/2025 #gamedev #indiedev

IMPACT! Indie Games 2025 — marketing, business, community and success focused micro-conference in Bristol, UK

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

🕵️🔍Keep an eye out this week detectives. We've got some exciting things for you to investigate alongside the #GDC2025 and the Future Games Show!

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Just 1 week until we are heading to our very first GDC! Can’t wait to meet with everyone state side and listen to some amazing talks. Any tips and tricks for the week? Let us know! #GDC2025

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ColePowered Games @colepowered.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Looking forward to this officially launching next week ⚔️! A deck-building, skull smashing, epic 💀 What's not to love! Add to your wishlist here → store.steampowered.com/app/2315400/... @kitspacesgame.bsky.social @groundshatter.bsky.social

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Shadows Of Doubt @detectivesim.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🕵️🔎Detectives, We are excited to share a new Investigation into Shadows Of Doubt plans for 2025 with @colejefferies.bsky.social latest dev-blog. Come check out some of what's in store for our sleuths this year! colepowered.com/shadows-of-d...

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