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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🍂 Steam Autumn Sale is live! 🍂 Contra Spem Spero is now available at 35% off until the event ends. Don’t miss it! Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb #autumnsale #steamsale #steamautumnsale #indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A year ago, I released my debut game. No better time to announce I'm working on more projects - now in 3D! For now, here's a silly version of the logo, with Ingo still struggling to escape 'em huge jaws (and learn so many new things) he thought 2D wasn't for one time only. he mad. #3dmodeling

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

☀️ Steam Summer Sale is live! ☀️ Contra Spem Spero is now available at 34% off until the event ends. Don’t miss it! 💠 Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb #summersale #steamsale #steamsummersale #indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

✍️ #TheStorytellersFestival 2026 is live! Our beloved Festival returns this year with even more wonderful titles - including mine, now discounted. Give it a try! ✦ Store page: bit.ly/4hQDyFb Thank you for hosting, @twoandahalfstudios.com 🌺 #indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction #textbased

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🌿 It's Spring Sale time 🌿 You know what that means.. CSS is now available at 25% off - don’t miss it! 💠 Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb #springsale #steamsale #steamspringsale #indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

And so, this year comes to an end. Thank you once more to everyone who supported the release of my first game! Here’s to new ideas and worlds waiting just ahead for us all to explore - perhaps an infinite number of them.. Have fun, make it count. Until we meet again! ☃️ #indiegames #indiehorror

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Time for the last concept art! Lizard appeared late in the game, yet he’s really grown on me over time, even as a minor NPC. Hopefully, I’ll have a chance to offer deeper character development for them all in future projects🦎 #characterdesign #indiehorror #interactivefiction #conceptart #horrorgame

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

❄️ Steam Winter Sale is live! ❄️ Contra Spem Spero is now available at 25% off until the event ends. Happy holidays to those who celebrate! Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb #wintersale #steamsale #steamwintersale #indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I even made one for MC - all that for him to appear in a single photo in a single ending, yeah 😪 Still, I was too greedy to reveal his face even in the concept art. Maybe one day.. Don't let LD see anything 👹 #characterdesign #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #conceptart

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

🔮 Contra Spem Spero is discounted right now for the #ChooseWiselyFestival ! 🔮 Don’t miss it, and explore all the other amazing narrative games before the event ends! ✍🏻 ✦ Store page: bit.ly/4hQDyFb ✦ Festival: ephua.uk/CWF25 #indiegames #indiehorror #textbased #interactivefiction #visualnovel

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has opened for CSS! To vote, simply tick the checkbox at the top of the announcement on Steam (it only takes a few seconds!): ✦ store.steampowered.com/news/app/329... Thank you so much for your support! #steamawards #indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Perhaps the most mysterious inhabitant of the forest of them all. Why is he hidden in such a secluded place? What knowledge lies behind the constellation of his unblinking eyes? If only he could tell us.. #characterdesign #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #conceptart

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Since it’s the spooky season, I thought I’d start sharing the remaining concept art for some of the most exclusive characters from our cozy little forest. If you haven’t met them yet.. what are you waiting for?🎃 #characterdesign #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #conceptart

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🍂 Steam Autumn Sale is live! Grab Contra Spem Spero at 20% off until the sale ends — don’t miss it! 🎮 Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb #autumnsale #steamsale #steamautumnsale #indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

There are never too many festivals. Join the fun at #TheHungryGhostFestival, featuring Contra Spem Spero and many other wonderful titles. Live now! ✧ store.steampowered.com/curator/4502... #indiegames #indiehorror #gamedev #gamefestival #textbased #interactivefiction #visualnovel #games

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

CONTRA SPEM SPERO — OUT NOW! My first game is finally out after 2.5 years of development. To everyone who wishlisted, shared, or rooted for it — thank you! I hope you enjoy the journey! Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #games

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

While we count down the final week until the full release of CSS, I’m thrilled to announce that it's been accepted into another amazing digital showcase - the Debut Festival, designed to support the first-ever titles of indie devs! Check it out!👻 bit.ly/3J5ILwz #indiegames #indiehorror #gamedev

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Contra Spem Spero releases August 14! Who will help you escape the forest? Or better yet — is escape even possible? It won’t be long before the answer becomes clear. Stay tuned for more on the road to release! #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #gamedev #games

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

At the beginning of next month the wait will finally end! ✦The launch date for Contra Spem Spero will be announced August 1st. ✧Consider wishlisting it if you haven’t already - it helps more than you might think! #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #gamedev #games

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Chappu @chappuvt.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

It's my birthday today so I thought I'd make a recap of all the #gamedev I did since last year. Also I heard I get to wish for reposts today?😶‍🌫️ Backing track is new music I made for the game. #solodev #horrorgame #indiedev

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Not the best time to be a perfectionist, must say. But I'm glad this stage is over 😅 #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiedev #visualnovel #games #interactivefiction #gamedev

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

A glimpse into the design process behind one of my achievement icons. One of the toughest to get right, honestly! Getting all of them ready for the full release - which, I hope you remember, is very soon 👀✨ #visualnovel #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiedev #games #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Chappu @chappuvt.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Reposts appreciated! I made a starter pack for indie horror devs who are cool people (no racism, no sexism, and no hate against the LGBTQIA+ community) Also no AI and no porn. If you want to join, please tell me about the cool horror game you're working on😊 #gamedev #horrorgame go.bsky.app/3bvzpEK

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Full release is just around the corner! In the meantime, check out CSS featured in another amazing celebration of indie games - Indie Assemble 🎮 ㅤ❗️Live now❗️: bit.ly/IndieAssemble #indieassemble #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #textbased Hosted by Excaliber: excaliber.it/en/

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

We don't talk enough about story-rich games. Actually, we don't talk enough in general. I don't mind. I have these poor unfortunate souls to turn to for that. You should go speak with them too 👻 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #indieverse #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #textbased #demo

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

On popular demand, I improved the readability of the in-game text even more. Now, the old paragraphs appear fainter than the new ones on the current page. Don't forget to check out the demo during the ongoing #SteamNextFest! #gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #demo

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

The last character concept art before the full release. Three other monstrosities are gonna have to wait just a bit 👻 #games #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #horror #textbased #interactivefiction #art #illustration #digitalart #conceptart #characterdesign

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Big news! Contra Spem Spero is part of #TheStorytellersFestival this year, celebrating the art of storytelling alongside other wonderful games. Check out the demo - the Festival starts today! Thank you for hosting it, @twoandahalfstudios.com 🌟 #indiegames #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #demo

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Gotta start sharing these here, too ☔️ (Another announcement's planned for tomorrow, stay tuned!) #gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #gaming #demo #indiegamedev #indiedev

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I'm thrilled to announce that my game will be featured in #SteamNextFest ! Are you ready to experience a story-rich horror like no other? Don't forget to wishlist it - your support means the world!✍🏻 #gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #indieverse #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #demo #indiegamedev

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Thinking about all the puzzle types I am to code for the full release.. Their demo preview was just the tip of the iceberg #games #gamedev #gamedevelopers #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #indie #visualnovel #horrorgame #horror #interactivefiction #gaming #demo #comingsoon #indiegamedev

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

My first game's demo is finally here! Try it out, share any feedback, and please consider wishlisting - it’d be a huge help as I work toward the full release! ✦ store.steampowered.com/app/3294020/... #games #indiegames #indiehorror #indie #visualnovel #interactivefiction #demo #steam #gamedemo

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Contra Spem Spero on Steam

Contra Spem Spero is a non-linear horror visual novel. You are lost deep in a twisted place — a forest one can only hope to escape.

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I've been awakened from my solely-development-focused slumber (for I have no other) and am here to inform you that the demo is in its final stages. It now includes three languages and only needs a few final touches before being sent for review!

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DADZINGO @dadzingo.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I'm working on a unique horror visual novel game, where only your personal journal separates you from the forest's twisted inhabitants. Demo's coming soon! #games #gamedev #gamedevelopers #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #indie #visualnovel #horrorgame #horror #gaming #demo #comingsoon

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