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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 25/09/2026

Employee 925 turns 1 today. Free to keep on itch for the next 24h, with a bonus Android version added today. Enjoy. jantunes.itch.io/employee925

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Employee 925 by EIRAS

Employee 925 is a short psychological horror game about compliance and the quiet erosion of self in the workplace.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 05/09/2026

However, I worry even more for the future of discoverability in places like Steam. Just last week we had 700 games released on it and I'd bet many of them are absolute AI slop. It will only get worse from here and I am curious if Valve cares and will make something about it.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 05/09/2026

GPT-6 Astra is impressive in many aspects but game devs will always be somewhat safe since the AI bros showcasing this in social media have absolutely zero creativity and imagination.

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Camel 101 🐪 @camel101.com · 13/08/2026

DEAD STOP: NO VACANCY IS OUT NOW ON STEAM! Check into the Paradise Motel and survive a night in which something has gone terribly wrong. A short and complete first-person horror experience. #IndieHorror #HorrorGames store.steampowered.com/app/4396440/...

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One night at the Paradise Motel. One reporter who took a wrong turn. One thing certain: nobody checks out clean. A short retro horror inspired by 80s slasher films.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 24/07/2026

it all goes by so fast A small interactive study of how a life is measured: in years granted, people gathered, distance accumulated, and the silence left when the countdown ends. My submission for GMTK Game Jam under the theme COUNT DOWN. Play it here: jantunes.itch.io/itallgoesbys...

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 12/06/2026

To celebrate, Employee 925's first award win, here are some keys. You just need to figure out the missing numbers 👿 7A5VV-0RIYL-9D🖥️EW PXEAC-N958M-📄NTE8 HBPI🟩-AD05D-HRCYT 9📎CIK-QNPJZ-976VJ 💼IA9J-KKPGQ-KMZYT PF3LY-TZ4HP-🧑‍💼3C8F

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 31/05/2026

Employee 925 won an award!

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 19/05/2026

I somehow convinced @meiacalca.bsky.social to do a bundle with me 🐠🖥️ You can grab Panthalassa and Employee 925 on Steam with a 10% discount in the UI SURF AND TURF BUNDLE. store.steampowered.com/bundle/76512...

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Save 7% on UI SURF AND TURF on Steam

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 18/05/2026

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND GO PLAY PANTHALASSA

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 17/05/2026

Wonderful time at @amazefest.bsky.social this week. Thank you to everyone who I was lucky to cross paths with. May we keep making beautiful and meaningful games and playful media.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 09/05/2026

Showcasing Employee 925 today and tomorrow in Óbidos Vila Gaming. Come say hi if you're around.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 06/05/2026

Employee 925 is hitting the road 🌍 📍 May 9–10 - Óbidos Vila Gaming, PT • Play Employee 925 (11:00–20:00) • Talk: on games, art, life & everything else - May 9, 18:30 📍 May 13–16 - A MAZE, Berlin • Open Screens showcase - May 14, 17:00–20:00 See you there!

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 13/04/2026

I had a great chat with RTP Arena, from the Portuguese public broadcaster, about Employee 925 which quickly branched out to other parts of my game dev life. In Portuguese but Google Translate does wonders.

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Entrevista com João Antunes, desenvolvedor do indie português 'Employee 925'

Conhece de perto o processo de desenvolvimento do Employee 925, jogo indie português, nesta entrevista com João Antunes, também conhecido como EIRAS.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 01/04/2026

April Fools! Go grab Employee 925, currently discounted Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... Itch: jantunes.itch.io/employee925

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Employee 925 on Steam

Employee 925 is a short psychological horror game about compliance and the quiet erosion of self in the workplace.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 01/04/2026

Big update: I’ve realized work is actually beautiful. Rebranding Employee 925 to: Happy Worky Time™ Every task is a happy task 🙂 #KeepSmiling

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 18/03/2026

I guess that's a valid start point. "If Nintendo is not willing to do a new Star Fox, I'll make one myself". The thing is I don't want to make an iteration of something. I want to make something entirely new, even if that's not really possible

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 17/03/2026

I’ve boxed myself into thinking every videogame I create has to be radically original. The result is chronical creative paralysis. Meanwhile, I see others iterate on familiar ideas and still manage to make them feel new. What is the trick?

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 09/03/2026

I had similar interactions when looking for spaces to organise game dev meets. Some of them said they were open for cultural events but when I mentioned video games would answer back that it was really JUST for culture. It's lack of knowledge/misconception/prejudice mixed with gatekeeping.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 08/03/2026

I entered a random art museum yesterday. It's free admission and the concept is to give a space for artists to take risks without thinking about profit. I mention that me and some friends produce interactive installations, playful media, etc. Answer: "oh, we are really just focused on art" 💀💀💀

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 08/03/2026

Employee 925 is on a 30% discount right now, the cheapest it has ever been at 3.49 USD/EUR. If you enjoy eerie vibes, experimental storytelling and games that have something to say, you might want to give it a try. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... Itch: jantunes.itch.io/employee925

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 03/02/2026

Last week I had the pleasure to talk with Level Up Stories about Employee 925, indie vs AAA and a bit of my development philosophy. You can listen to the episode in the link below and be sure to follow for the next episodes. open.spotify.com/episode/5IV0...

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Employee 925 - João Eiras

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 02/02/2026

It's worse than any of those options. As with any "AI" all it does is digest input (both what the player presses, the last few frames and maybe some world building prompts) and output something. It doesn't fully understand context, there are no real mechanics, any persistency or anything like that.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 02/02/2026

Hello, yes I did! bsky.app/profile/eira...

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 01/02/2026

"THIS IS FINE" addresses the normalization of emotional performance during periods of collective harm. The subject is not the events themselves, but the obligation to appear unaffected by them. Made for GGJ26. Play: jantunes.itch.io/this-is-fine #gamedev #ggj #art

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 30/01/2026

I guess I am doing this Global Game Jam thing #GGJ #gamedev

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 30/12/2025

Top 10 games I remember playing in 2025 1. Despelote 2. Blue Prince 3. Before Your Eyes 4. Many Nights A Whisper 5. and Roger 6. Keeper 7. Strange Jigsaws 8. Underground Blossom 9. Arctic Eggs 10. Cuccchi (E33 was fine, Bananza got boring fast)

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 18/12/2025

Employee 925, which got an update that includes looking much better and music by Moby, has a 25% discount to celebrate winter or something. Spread the word if you feel so inclined. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... Itch: jantunes.itch.io/employee925 #indiedev #gamedev

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 15/12/2025

Employee 925 is a short psychological horror game about compliance and the quiet erosion of self in the workplace. OUT NOW Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... itch: jantunes.itch.io/employee925 #gamedev #indiedev #HorrorGames

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 15/12/2025

Major Update 1.2.0 of Employee 925 is out! - Speedrun mode! - Mac and Linux builds (itch) - Improved Graphics and Audio - Performance Options - Better maze generation Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... itch: jantunes.itch.io/employee925 #gamedev #indiedev #HorrorGames

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 17/11/2025

I can't believe Employee 925 was snubbed by @thegameawards.com 😡😡😡 Don't be like Geoff, play my clever game for clever people 🧐 #indiedev #gamedev

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 13/11/2025

For more reasons than one, "and Roger" hits very close to home. A perfect game if such things do exist.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 04/11/2025

I will be at DevGAMM Lisbon later in the week. Ping me if you want to grab a beer/coffee ✋

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 01/11/2025

Employee 925 is on sale on Steam from now till November 4. Good opportunity if you were waiting for a price drop or if you want to try something different this spooky season 🎃 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... #gamedev #indiedev #horrorgame

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 28/10/2025

It is also part of Steam Scream Fest but because of the launch discount cooldown I cannot have a sale for the whole duration of the event. It will instead start on November 1st and I will remind everyone about it then.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 28/10/2025

Employee 925 is part of itch.io's Halloween Sale. If you are looking for a short psychological horror game about office politics, you might want to check it out. Here: jantunes.itch.io/employee925 #gamedev #indiedev

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 21/10/2025

Employee 925 Update 1.1.1 is out. Small one is time, ironing out some friction points. Changelog: * Changed Disengaged criteria. Looking around does not hide the fact that you are not working, you know? * Minor bugfixes, mostly UI

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 19/10/2025

Keeper is a very good game.

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 11/10/2025

Back in Malmö for a few days and took the chance to showcase Employee 925 at GameHabitat's Playtest Session. Very positive feedback from those who tried it, in line with the 100% positive reviews on Steam 👀 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... Itch: jantunes.itch.io/employee925

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 07/10/2025

Employee 925 Update 1.1.0 is live. Routine remains. But now you can experience the loop entirely in Portuguese (PT). Other languages may follow. Work. Comply. Update. Repeat. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... Itch: jantunes.itch.io/employee925 #gamedev #horror #indiedev

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 05/10/2025

You’ve escaped the loop… but HR still needs your report. 🗒️ Please leave a Steam review for Employee 925 — it will help keep Daedalus afloat. Or, if you haven’t joined yet: store.steampowered.com/app/3948890/... #gamedev #horrorgame #IndieGames #officehorror #madewithunity

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EIRAS @eirasantunes.com · 01/10/2025

Last chance to get Employee 925 under the launch discount!

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