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Kamegumi 🐢 💨 @kamegumi.studio · 03/10/2026

As the #GDoCExpo2026 Steam Sale comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all of the @gdocexpo.com team members and all the speakers, streamers and fellow #gamedev peeps who showcased alongside us! Congrats on a truly amazing event highlighting so many special games!

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Mael Duin 🧩 @maelduinplays.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September felt so short, but time flies when you're having fun. Here are the 10 puzzle game demos I found most interesting, starting with... 🏞️🌙↔️

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Dionous Games @dionous.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Escape from 8-Bit High is now available on Steam and GOG! Help the rock trio Blueberry Finn defeat the Evil Pomodore 64 - a nasty artificial intelligence awakened by a mysterious cassette Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2761220/... GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/esca...

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Save 15% on Escape from 8-Bit High on Steam

When a cursed cassette awakens a sentient Pomodore 64, Cloudydale High is overrun by 8-bit villains! Join alt-rock trio Blueberry Finn-Hank, Duck, and Alex-as they battle mole men, aliens, dinosaurs a...

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Gabriel Toschi 🎲✂️ @gabtoschi.com · 28/09/2026

My new website (and personal brand) is finally live! www.gabtoschi.com After some years creating games and making my childhood dream become true, it was the time to rethink what I want for my design career from now on. Let's change the world, one round at a time. 💜

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Gabriel Toschi

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here's the new trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIRh... You can watch the whole Direct here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJkG... Huge thanks to @gdocexpo.com for organizing the event! I had a blast attending the expo and have found so many new cool games through the sale! #GDoCExpo #GDoCExpo2026

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The Detective's Apprentice - Official Gameplay Trailer | Game Devs of Color Expo 2026

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Flatfoots and Fools: A Podcast about Detective Games @flatfootsandfools.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today we dive into The Incident at Galley House from @eviltrout.com. We really enjoyed our time with this Timeline Mystery, and spent quite a bit of time in the spoiler section raving about it. This is a great one! open.spotify.com/episode/6Lk8...

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

There's lots of AMAZING #thinky games in the event too! Here's some I've played and loved: Chomp Garden s.team/a/4457150 Compress(space) s.team/a/3664840 Desktop Explorer s.team/a/2527160 Duppy Detective Tashia s.team/a/1958800 Funeral for the Sun s.team/a/4088360 HeartLinks s.team/a/1643800

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The @gdocexpo.com Steam Sale is live from now till October 2 with lots of great games with discounts and demos! Check it out: store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexp... The Detective's Apprentice is participating with a demo you can play here: s.team/a/4159750 #GDoCExpo #GDoCExpo2026 #indiedev

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thrilled to announce that The Detective's Apprentice will be part of @gdocexpo.com Direct with a brand new trailer! Watch it live today at 3pm PT/6pm ET/10pm UTC here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJkG... #GDoCExpo #GDoCExpo2026 #gamedev

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 25/09/2026

Get ready for a fantastic showcase of games! Our annual #GDoCExpo Direct debuts today Sept 25 at 6PM ET/3PM PT so don't forget to hit "Notify Me" on the stream's page! 🙌🏾 With announcements, exclusives, & amazing indies galore, you won't want to miss this💚🩵 gdoc.events/Direct2026 #gamedev

2026 GAME DEVS OF COLOR EXPO
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Chao @chao-c.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I've been working on this little garden for the past year, and today it's finally open! 🌱 Chomp Garden is out now on Steam! A bite-sized puzzle adventure where you play as a tiny lamp, guide strange plants with light, and find your lost pup! store.steampowered.com/app/4457150

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Alan Hazelden @alanhazelden.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

As Order of the Sinking Star is coming out next month, in advance of review coverage coming in I wanted to add one thing to my last statement about the game: bsky.app/profile/drak... (note: at that time I didn’t have a separate personal account)

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 21/09/2026

The global game community is diverse. The industry isn't. GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us! This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Here's the September edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye: thinkythirdthursday.com/september-2026

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Thinky Third Thursday - September 2026

Monthly game recommendations from the puzzle experts at Draknek & Friends

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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · 15/09/2026

Season 4 of Thinky Dailies has begun! 🎉 Our hero is setting off to the big city, but we've got to pack our bags first - which of course means solving our first ever Spiral Galaxies puzzle! Join the daily puzzle adventure here: thinkygames.com/dail...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A reminder that the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is still open to applicants! The deadline is Sunday 27th September 2026! You can read more about the grant here: grants.draknek.org

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 09/09/2026

📣 Calling all streamers & content creators! Applications are OPEN to co-stream the GDoCExpo Direct - Sept 25, 3pm PT/6pm ET, featuring 40+ games, announcements, and exclusive updates. Share incredible games with your community, react live, & spotlight diverse devs in the industry. Apply below👇🏾

Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 Direct - live showcase on September 25 at 6PM ET / 3PM PT; apply to be a co‑streamer.

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Point-and-Click Showcase @pointclickshowcase.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣 Announcing the Point-and-Click Showcase 🎉 Together @amanita-design.net and @rustylake.com are hosting a showcase packed with new game trailers, a dedicated Steam sale, and much more to be revealed. 👀 🔗 Apply NOW: forms.gle/z6e1QQFP9xwT... Follow us for future updates! 🖱️

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Nightwell Games @nightwellgames.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

WE HAVE A RELEASE DATE! Deductopia will be coming your way on October 28! 12 unique hand-drawn detective puzzles, set in the cozy world of Deductopia. Sort out the Skate Park, the Museum, the Coffee Shop, and more! store.steampowered.com/app/4429720/...

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Chao @chao-c.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Chomp Garden launches on September 23! 🌱 Wishlist on Steam now: store.steampowered.com/app/4457150 #indiegame #solodev #puzzlegame

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

He Who Watches by Danga Games is OUT NOW! 👁️🏹 To celebrate the release, we have a brand new trailer featuring solo developer Bobby Vanden explaining what the game is and why it's special. Watch below! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1070500/... itch: draknek.itch.io/he-who-watches

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Ventreville: A Cure for Sorrow is OUT NOW on Steam @spicybreadprods.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ventreville: A Cure for Sorrow is AVAILABLE NOW! In Ch. 1 A Tale of Tall Men, befriend the murder victims before their untimely demise. Your decisions determine how much Orven will know 👀 Sound intriguing? Check it out on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/2992580/Ventreville_A_Cure_for_Sorrow/

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Mael Duin 🧩 @maelduinplays.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I can't believe August is gone already! 😭 But not all is lost as I'm here to bring up the 10 best demos I played in it. This month's list starts with... ⬛💡⬛🙂⬛⚡️⬛

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Here's the August edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye: thinkythirdthursday.com/august-2026

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Thinky Third Thursday - August 2026

Monthly game recommendations from the puzzle experts at Draknek & Friends

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Theropods - OUT NOW @losttoken.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

10 years in the making — we poured all our love into those pixels. Theropods is out now! store.steampowered.com/app/1091870/...

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Only a couple days left to play and support first-ever titles by indie developers in the Debut Festival on Steam! store.steampowered.com/curator/4624... #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

If you're working on a thinky puzzle game, you should definitely apply! I was one of the recipients last year and I can't stress enough how impactful it was for me. The incredible community support and @mairispaceship.com's mentorship really helped bring out the best in my game!

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2026 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 27th More info 👇

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Rusty Lake 🚣 Servant of the Lake out now! @rustylake.com · 13/08/2026

🐴 Servant of the Lake is OUT NOW on mobile and PC! 🧹 Board the carriage for a 3-day weekend at the mysterious Vanderboom estate! Once there, you are to begin your new job as a Servant of the Lake. Solve puzzles, serve the family and uncover their dark alchemical secrets! 🧪✨

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 12/08/2026

The GDoCExpo 2026 full schedule is out NOW! 🙌🏾 Four days, Sept 22–25, online - 38 sessions, 40+ speakers for our 11th year. gdoc.events/2026schedule In-person watch parties are back in NYC, LA, Rochester, and Portland, with more to be announced! #gdocexpo2026 #gamedev

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Detective's Apprentice is in the Debut Festival on Steam from now till August 17! Take a look at all the participating games here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4624... Wishlist and play the demo: s.team/a/3618570 #indiegames #gamedev

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Detective's Apprentice is part of the Leftfield Collection at MCM Birmingham (www.mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham/e...) this weekend along with some very cool indie games! I won't be able to be there in person but if you're attending, do check it out! #MCMBirmingham #MCMComicCon #IndieGame

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Leftfield Collection

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Ludipe @ludipe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A Confusing Map is part of the Leftfield Collection at MCM Birmingham. I'm not around, but there's a cool game exhibition there😁

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Dittori by @blookerstein.bsky.social is part of MCM Birmingham's Leftfield Collection! Play the demo and lots of other cool indies from today until Sunday. Come say hello! www.mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham/e...

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Simon @simonchauvin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Éclaircies is at MCM Birmingham this weekend as part of the Leftfield collection @nachimir.bsky.social Very happy and proud! Already available on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1356120/... and itch by the way: simonchauvin.itch.io/eclaircies Cheaper on itch ;)

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The Detective's Apprentice @darqwerful.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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Leftfield Collection

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D’Avekki Studios @davekki.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We’re delighted to have been chosen for the Leftfield Collection at MCM Comic Con Birmingham! Next weekend we’ll be bringing our latest demo and freebie giveaways for Doctor Dekker 2. We were in Leftfield in 2020 but it went online so we’re extra happy to be able to physically attend this year! ☺️❤️

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Ben Swithen, a person @benjamilian.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This weekend, I'm taking Trans Theft Horso to MCM Birmingham, for to peddle my wares. You'll find us in the Leftfield Collection near our friend-game, @eikebentley.bsky.social's excellent Because We're Here!

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We have an announcement! He Who Watches by @danga.games will launch on September 2nd! 👁️🏹 A first-person puzzle game about walking on walls, manipulating gravity, and discovering secrets! store.steampowered.com/app/1070500/...

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Mael Duin 🧩 @maelduinplays.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

✨⭐ Announcement time! ⭐✨ I'm super excited to announce FORWARD THINKING SHOWCASE, a puzzle videogames event happening in January 2027, and applications are open! If you are a developer/publisher working on a puzzle or 'think-ahead' game, consider submitting it here: forms.gle/arXVRoxtYK6y...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

You can now watch @hempuli.bsky.social's developer talk for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant on YouTube! He discusses his process for designing small games exploring particular design spaces ("Covemountlikes", solitaire games, and 2-player abstract boardgames). youtu.be/ygMbEIDIIHk?...

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Draknek & Friends | Dev Community Talk | Arvi Teikari (Hempuli)

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Mael Duin 🧩 @maelduinplays.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

These are the 10+1 best puzzle and forward thinking demos I've played in July, out of a total of 38 (plus some discards ^.^' ). Not really a 'top', and the order is VERY subjective, so be sure to check them all out here 👇 www.youtube.com/@Mael_Duin/ This month's list starts with... 🏈🏆🏟️

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lorenzob @lrzbn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Confidential Killings made it on NPR's list of the best games of 2026 (so far)! It's crazy to see a game I worked on appear on such a list.

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Celia @celia-14.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

New Jamwitch mailing list! As a reward for signing up: how would you like to play a small, free, narrative word puzzle game? I've been helping out with a really cool one as a side side project, and I'll share that with mailing list subscribees this weekend.

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Head Draknek Alan Hazelden has moved from this account to a new personal one! You can now find him here: @alanhazelden.bsky.social, hello! 👋

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Adam Vian @sfbdim.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🪸The Mermaid Mask🪸 is OUT NOW on Steam, Switch 1 and Switch 2 - and hopefully very soon on PS5! A murder-mystery detective adventure aboard the world's strangest submarine...

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Clara 🌟 wishlist Pelikeeper! @trendywalnut.dev · 16/07/2026

CALLING ALL LOW BUDGET INDIE GAMES‼️ We're gathering games interested in participating in a "Low Budget, Big Heart" Steam Festival! 💰Self Published, Self Funded 🤏Under ~50k budget 🚫NO AI if you're interested in the festival sign up here: forms.gle/cndDrEf4rxiL... rts appreciated :)

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Low Budget, Big Heart Steam Festival interest form

We're looking for interested developers of low budget games to participate in our potential steam festival! Self published/self funded games are also welcome. If your game had a development budget ov...

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Desktop Explorer 💾 Available on Steam now! @desktopexplorergame.com · 17/07/2026

🖥️ Desktop Explorer is AVAILABLE NOW! 🔍 Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. 💾 Buy Now: tinyurl.com/DesktopExplo...

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