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Dan Adelman

@dan-adelman.bsky.social
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Ex-Xbox, ex-Nintendo. Now @Animal_Well, @AxiomVerge, @Chasmgame, @Mystralia, #SaviorGame

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Kate Gray @hownottodraw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I'm biased, but this has to be one of the best ways to pitch a bunch of "go in blind" games that I've ever seen (from the "Hidden Depths" Steam bundle page) store.steampowered.com/bundle/70688...
Five games are described on a Steam page with heavily redacted text. Here is what each one says, with the blacked-out text skipped over:

Animal Well is a game about a well.

In Blue Prince, you journey to Room 46?

Fez: Gomez is a creature living in a world on a journey.

Outer Wilds: Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning game.

Tunic, an isometric action game about a small fox.
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Derek Yu @mossmouth.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
🍒 Whoa, what's this?! UFO 50 is available right now on #NintendoSwitch! #UFO50 #IndieWorld
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BIGMODE Games @bigmode.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
ANIMAL WELL is BACK on physical³ We've partnered with Lost in Cult and SUPERDELUXE GAMES for these retail and online Switch & PS5 physical releases. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjRx... Check the 🔗 below!
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ANIMAL WELL - Triple Physical Release
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ANIMAL WELL @animalwell.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Excited to announce we will now be working with both @sdxgames.bsky.social and @lostincult.co.uk to bring retail editions of ANIMAL WELL to people far and wide! Available indefinitely and containing final patches www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell superdeluxegames.jp/collections/...
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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · 29/07/2025
Surprise! We're releasing a new physical version of Animal Well for Switch + PS5! Includes complete patches on disc/cart (incl SW2 compat update) for our new pressing. Mass retail ver. and exclusive variant cover by Derek Yu on our site. ❤️ Go, go, go! www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
To be clear, it's more than just a compatibility patch. The patch lets the game detect when it's running on Switch 2 and turns on a bunch of lighting effects that had to be nerfed for the Switch 1. So it's practically a native Switch 2 game in a Switch 1 package
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SUPERDELUXE GAMES @sdxgames.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
●〇●〇『ANIMAL WELL』〇●〇● ‐‐‐Nintendo Switch、PlayStation 5向けパッケージ版‐‐‐ ➡️2025年12月4日発売決定 『ANIMAL WELL』の世界では、目に見える以上のものが存在している👁️ 複雑に入り組んだ迷宮の謎を解き明かし、出口を目指そう💡 🔮予約受付中 superdeluxegames.jp/collections/...
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
For anyone who doesn't recognize the Bluesky handle @mossmouth.bsky.social, that's Derek Yu, creator of Spelunky 1 & 2 and UFO50! We were completely stunned and honored that Derek was willing to create the cover for this!
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
I cannot wait to go into my local Best Buy and see this on the shelf!
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 01/07/2025
Pre-orders for Animal Well: Design Works Deluxe Edition are now CLOSED. Thank you so much for your support! We are already hard at work bringing this project to life, and cannot wait to see it in your hands. Standard Edition & OST vinyl still available. www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Stiegr @stiegr.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Animal well fan art
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 01/07/2025
🚨 5 hours remaining 🚨 Animal Well: Design Works Deluxe Edition pre-orders close TODAY at 6pm BST / 1pm ET 📣 Pre-order and get a truly special collection of bespoke Animal Well items, including a UV-reactive slipcase, infinite looping cassette & more. www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
These are going to sell for $10,000 on eBay and everyone's going to be like whY diDn'T anYboDy tEll mE tHesE wERe aVaiLaBle fOr prE-OrDer?
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Hear ye, hear ye! The #Switch2 patch for Animal Well is now live! There was a bug we weren't able to detect or test for prior to launch, but it should all be fixed now
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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Animal Well is $18.74 on Steam buff.ly/EykDV9F Deck verified
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Chris Kotiesen @chriskotiesen.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Animal Well
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Jefftroidvania 🎮 @jefftroidvania.com · 15/06/2025
Animal Well is one of the most unique Metroidvania experiences. It’s also like 40MB on PC. Not GB… MB… and it somehow has more shit in it than any game over 100GB I couldn’t recommend it enough. If you have an OLED monitor or a Steam Deck OLED this game is a no brainer
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
WTF @bestbuysocial.bsky.social? I was expecting to get my #Switch2 on launch day! If I'd known you would ship it ground I would have arranged for in-store pickup 😡
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ANIMAL WELL @animalwell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
New shirt featuring everyone's favorite persistent spectral creature is available!
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
My new custom license plate frame just arrived in the mail
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FuryForged @furyforged.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
You got this, Dan! Thanks for spreading the good word. Let’s get these custom maps going!
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
I consider myself pretty well versed in the ways of the Animal Well, but the first user-created map, Puzzle Well, is kinda kicking my ass @furyforged.bsky.social created a great video on how you can download and play this map as well as create your own! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxcO...
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Animal Well Custom Maps Are Here!!
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 12/05/2025
Take a moment of respite when exploring with our looping Animal Well cassette 📼 Part of Animal Well: Design Works Deluxe Edition, enjoy an infinite excerpt from Billy Basso's tranquil score. Deluxe Edition available until 1 July 2025. www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 17/05/2025
What's in Animal Well: Design Works Deluxe Edition? (1/2) 📓 Holographic Slipcase 📗 Glow-in-the-dark hardcover 🎨 A4 art prints 📼 Infinite looping cassette 🧷 Pin badges x 4 Deluxe Edition available until 1 July 2025.
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Animal Well: Design Works
Animal Well is revered both for what’s on the surface and the secrets lurking within, and Lost In Cult has channeled that spirit in Animal Well: Design Works. Seeking inspiration from the mysteries…
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 16/05/2025
Adorned with illustrations from @drewwise.bsky.social, the Animal Well: Design Works Deluxe Edition box keeps your Deluxe Edition ephemera safe from dogs, seahorses, ostriches and bats. But not manticores. Deluxe Edition available until 1 July 2025. www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Double Fine @doublefine.com · 17/05/2025
Our ANIMAL WELL 'Devs Play' is more than fun... it's also packed full of cool secrets. And secrets' secrets! Obviously, we've marked this stuff for you in case you want to avoid spoilers but if you want to learn about these hidden nooks, you can watch our full episode on YouTube!
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 11/05/2025
Put stylus to groove and experience Billy Basso's complete Animal Well soundtrack on a 1xLP solid turquoise vinyl. Alongside the original unabridged OST, enjoy ambient remixes on locked & parallel grooves. Vinyl due to ship by Q4 2025. Pre-order at www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Double Fine @doublefine.com · 09/05/2025
Hot dang! It's the return of DEVS PLAY and we got a good one for you care of @2playerproductions.bsky.social and our new recording studio. In this episode, Double Fine senior designer Joshua Herbert explores ANIMAL WELL with developer Billy Basso. Watch at: youtu.be/JcdOA47XGTo!
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Happy 1st birthday, Animal Well!
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Nintendo Life @nintendolife.com · 09/05/2025
Stunning 'Animal Well: Design Works' Book Announced By Lost In Cult. (Repost)
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Stunning 'Animal Well: Design Works' Book Announced By Lost In Cult
Standard and Deluxe Editions available
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 08/05/2025
The Deluxe Edition is only available for a limited time. Get yours before the campaign ends 1 July 2025 at 6pm BST / 1pm ET. Pre-order now: www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Animal Well: Design Works
Animal Well is revered both for what’s on the surface and the secrets lurking within, and Lost In Cult has channeled that spirit in Animal Well: Design Works. Seeking inspiration from the mysteries…
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 08/05/2025
Animal Well: Design Works Deluxe SIGNED Edition ✍️ For the first 48h only, get a very special version of the Deluxe Edition SIGNED by Billy Basso. This limited-time edition includes everything from the Deluxe Edition in addition to a signed bookplate affixed to your book.
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 08/05/2025
Animal Well: Design Works Deluxe Edition 📚 (2/2) Adorn your walls with A4 art prints from @drewwise.bsky.social, Austin James & @madebyabra.com 🎨 Open the Famicom-inspired box to reveal 4 character pin badges 🧷 Save your progress with a bespoke bookmark 🔖 All presented in a Deluxe box 🎁
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 08/05/2025
Animal Well: Design Works Deluxe Edition 📚 (1/2) Adorned with iconic elements from the well, the Deluxe features UV reactive holographic slipcase and a glow-in-the-dark hardcover. Plug and play an excerpt from the soundtrack with an exclusive looping Animal Well cassette 📼
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 08/05/2025
Plus: In its physical debut, Billy Basso's mesmeric Animal Well OST arrives on vinyl 💽 Enjoy Animal Well’s score unabridged + previously-unreleased bonus tracks & ambient remixes. Featuring parallel and locked grooves. Limited to 500 units. www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 08/05/2025
LIC x Billy Basso x @bigmode.bsky.social present Animal Well: Design Works. Unearth the development story of one of the decade's most ingenious indies. From forgotten prototypes to awards, this is the story of Animal Well. Deluxe pre-orders end 1 July. www.lostincult.co.uk/animalwell
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Animal Well: Design Works
Dive into the depths of discovery. Celebrated boutique design studio Lost In Cult is thrilled to announc...
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ANIMAL WELL @animalwell.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Some very special items for you
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
It's interesting how each online retailer is failing in its own unique way #switch2
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Layer 5 just dropped? www.reddit.com/r/animalWell...
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omg omg omg please help extreme spoilers layer five is imminent
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
I talked Billy Basso into giving a talk at GDC about the making of Animal Well. It's available for free here: gdcvault.com/play/1035082...
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Independent Games Summit: Developing at 5mb per Year: The Making of 'Animal Well'
Billy Basso developed his game, Animal Well, completely from scratch over the course of 7 years. Weighing in at only 33mb, Animal Well has been lauded by critics and fans for both its elegant design a...
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John Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Playing Axiom Verge makes me wonder why we don't get more actual Metroid-likes (where you go pew pew at enemies, rather than slash slash).
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Retronauts @retronauts.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Live on the free feed: @jparish.bsky.social @feitclub.bsky.social @dan-adelman.bsky.social & @axiomverge.bsky.social celebrate the newly-retro Axiom Verge (j/k it was always retro) retronauts.com/article/2371...
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a video game where a character is talking to another character and the words are you th are visible
Alt: Axiom Verge (2015): Trace meets Elsanova, giant head in the wall.
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Wildragon @wildragon.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
QRP with an art piece you’re proud of.
Trace Eschenbrenner and Elsenova from Axiom Verge
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Happy birthday, Axiom Verge!
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Play Along Podcast @playalong.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Update: Animal Well is awesome 🔥
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megan farokhmanesh @megannicolett.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
ICYMI: I interviewed the creator of Animal Well about the game's life-changing success and what comes next (it's a new game): www.wired.com/story/billy-...
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The Creator of the Smash Indie Game ‘Animal Well’ Is Already Working on His Next Project
Billy Basso talks about the seven years he spent developing his hit game, and what he’s up to next.
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Retronauts @retronauts.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
One week early for our Patreon subscribers: @jparish.bsky.social @feitclub.bsky.social @dan-adelman.bsky.social & @axiomverge.bsky.social reflect on the upcoming 10th anniversary of Axiom Verge Sign up & listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/125019...
cover art: Trace armed with alien tech and ready to fight.
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Dan Adelman @dan-adelman.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
This guy has exquisite taste
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Naomi #EGG @tantrumbarb.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
i get so happy any time i gear my girlfriend go "ohhhh" in animal well
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Angela Watercutter @waterslicer.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
“Animal Well took seven years,” Billy Basso says. “I don't think this next project will take nearly as long. Hopefully.” www.wired.com/story/billy-...
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The Creator of the Smash Indie Game ‘Animal Well’ Is Already Working on His Next Project
Billy Basso talks about the seven years he spent developing his hit game, and what he’s up to next.
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