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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/07/2026

ISteam Summer Sale - you've seen all of the "Top X games to buy on the Steam Summer Sale" - most of them (cough PolyIGN) are pretty lazy rips right off of the Steam top seller charts. We’re not going to do that. Here’s 42 great indie games on sale - not a single game over $10 #indiegames #gamedev

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Flocking to Indies

A place for indie games by Fair Play Collective

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 02/05/2026

Come run 5 miles with me and learn about 5 amazing indie games! Follow: @yattytheman.bsky.social @lowbirthgames.bsky.social @brycebucher.bsky.social StudioArcanix on insta Computer_gil on insta #indiegames #indiedev #running

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 28/04/2026

The Fair Play Collective news letter for April (May?) is out now! Lots to talk about, from the pilot contract, to some funding ideology changes (nothing bad, I promise), to some awesome indie games. fairplaycollective.beehiiv.com/p/how-is-it-... #indiedev #indiegames #gamdev

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How is it almost May?!

APRIL NEWSLETTER

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 23/04/2026

It was an absolute blast talking to Jonny!

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 22/04/2026

We are absolute suckers for some chunky action-adventure games. Check this one out.

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🔞James The Roving Datamancer | Computer PNGtuber @rovingdatamancer.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I don't wish I was extremely rich, but I do wish I had enough money to buy my favorite game studios and keep them from doing stupid as fuck decisions

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 01/04/2026

I promise that FPC with NEVER do an April fools gag.

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 31/03/2026

52 of you have showed up for the start of this thing already. Amazing. discord.gg/2yNQVxDxtu #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #videogames

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 30/03/2026

On Friday, Epic laid off more than a thousand people. The SECOND time in two years they’ve reduced their workforce by 20%. Many were my friends and people who’d put in more than a decade of work for Epic. While those at the top will continue to profit. . #GameDev #epicgames #layoffs #indiegames

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Alanah Pearce @alanahpearce.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

when you really think about it, the true value of video games is in laying off thousands of the people who make them at regular intervals in order to increase shareholder value 🥰

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Ultamaynard @ultamaynard.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

“and in being the industry's vanguard we have taken a lot of bullets in a battle which is only in the early days of paying off for ourselves and all developers.” An insulting piece of writing. Millions wasted on ego stroking lawsuits, and he has the gall to say this. #gamedev #videogames

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Today’s layoffs

This note was sent to Epic employees today.

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Robert Makes Games @rjs.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Unfortunately I was one of the 1000 folks let go of by Epic Games this morning. As always I stand in solidarity with the workers and hope we all can land on our feet. Remember, this is not a reflection on you, your work, or your value as a person. Reach out if you want to chat or have job for me!

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 24/03/2026

Ugh. I’m sorry. We spun up specifically after I (Dylan) got hit with the first round in 2023. Just remember that what you’re feeling today absolutely is t the full scope of what you’ll feel in the coming days. Be kind to yourself.

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Robert Carlson @robertcarlson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

fairplaycollective.org This is early days, and it sounds like it'll need a lot of supporters to make the math work, but it's the kind of thing we need a lot more of. @fairplaycollective.org #indiedev #indiegaming

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Fair Play Collective — A Better Games Industry, Together

Community-funded. Creator-owned. No crunch. A mutual aid platform for indie developers and the people who believe in them.

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Fuzzy 😎 @fuzzyindie.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

fairplaycollective.org It still seems small, but I like the premise. I think it's a much better approach that gives power to the people to decide where the money goes, and not the studios who let go of people when they prioritize profits over people #indiedev #workersFirst #gamedev

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Fair Play Collective — A Better Games Industry, Together

Community-funded. Creator-owned. No crunch. A mutual aid platform for indie developers and the people who believe in them.

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 06/03/2026

Since we’re going to be handing out physical badges I’m very hopeful to get it on those as well

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/03/2026

Who has two thumbs and forgot to put the analytics script into the new webpage? This guy. Got all excited to check site visits and analytics since I dropped the new front page and pushed it out over socials...nope

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/03/2026

While we appreciate the ask, we’re not in need of any further art at the moment. However, we will keep you in mind for future collaborations.

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/03/2026

That's all for now. Remember, we're still in the very early stages and are WIDE open to conversations with literally anyone about any of this. Email us directly at info@fairplaycollective.org or DM me right here! (6/6)

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/03/2026

LOGO! - We've reached out to @whitefoxdesigns.net to commission our logo. You might remember we were going with the artist Lur Noise originally. We decided that while her art is really awesome, it didn't fit exactly what we were looking for. (5/6)

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/03/2026

Discord! - We've got a public one now. I posted here already for this, but we can all use reminders. At the moment its just a mishmash of devs and gamers and great ideas. More structure is coming, but hop in and join the discussions. -- discord.gg/2yNQVxDxtu (4/6)

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Join the Fair Play Collective Discord Server!

Welcome to the Fair Play Collective discord server! Check out the latest news, find info on our programs, and learn about some awesome upcoming indie games. | 37 members

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/03/2026

Socials! - For the less dark side of the web: -- Check us out at @channel3gg.bsky.social at channel3.gg/fairplaycoll... - For those of you that doomscroll, we're also on the following: - www.instagram.com/fairplay_col... - www.tiktok.com/@fairplaytik... - www.youtube.com/@Fairplaycol... (3/6)

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/03/2026

- Distinctive sections for devs and gamers. Pop over and check out the section and fill out a quick survey for me! (I promise, super quick) - New info regarding the achievement system, physical badges, single tier system, and more (2/6)

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 04/03/2026

Fair Play Collective March Update! -- "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" We've got a bunch of updates for everyone. Website! - fairplaycollective.org - A mess of Divs, but on track with our style and updated data on what FPC is #indiegames #indiedevs #gamedev #pcgaming #videogames (1/6)

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 02/03/2026

In approximately one hour we're going to go live with #Steamnextfest demos. Kisaragi - store.steampowered.com/app/4388610/... Alstan - store.steampowered.com/app/4293970/... Eletta - store.steampowered.com/app/3540930/... CD-ROM: store.steampowered.com/app/3980760/... twitch.tv/ultamaynard

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Twitch

Twitch is the world

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 25/02/2026

The website update is looking pretty cleeeeeeeean. (Don’t mind that top bar, I uh, haven’t done a ton for mobile yet). #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #pcgaming

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 18/02/2026

Hey, it’s been a few!! Lots happening behind the scenes. - Website update and remake to create the backend to members. - Pitch deck design - Roadmap for socials, board, and first funding! - Artist engagement for a logo - Consumer outreach survey - Another guest spot on a podcast!

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 09/02/2026

Seems right to us! Also our nearest neighbor is @skellingames.bsky.social which fits right in!

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Maddy Thorson @maddymakesgames.com · 02/02/2026

anyways, make video game

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 29/01/2026

Not quite indie specifically related, but we’re a big fan of this space.

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Brendy_C @brendyc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We're launching a website. Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers. jank.cool If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.

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Mithra by Seventh Disorder @seventhdisorder.com · 26/01/2026

Hard at work hiding as many secrets as possible in our adventure/mystery game…. JOIN US #gaming #videogames #art #game #steam #indie #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #wip #indiegames

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 27/01/2026

My god, we love a shiny waterfall. This game looks absolutely charming. Check it out folks!

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 27/01/2026

This is great direction towards “control” in the indie space and what it means.

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 27/01/2026

TWO posts on Threads. One introducing FPC, and the other with EXACTLY the pinned post here. One follower on there. What?

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Ultamaynard @ultamaynard.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

#indiedev, #indiegames, and #gamedev - GDC for aspiring/small indie devs? Are there better alternatives?

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The Fair Play Collective @fairplaycollective.org · 25/01/2026

Some good clean fun! This looks like such a good time.

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INDIEGAMES 🏴‍☠️ WTF @indiegameswtf.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

After years of following and supporting #indiegames and #gamedev, it’s finally happening: Our game "Kernelbay" has a "Coming Soon" page on @steampowered.com and we're part of the Fishing Fest! 🎣 It would mean the world if you could wishlist & repost🙏 store.steampowered.com/app/3686480/...

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Cyryl Szmit - Making Monasterium @cyrylsz.4fs.dev · 12/01/2026

I just wanted to share with you some nice Monasterium screenshots from today. Join Monasterium discord to be first to get them in future! Join: discord.gg/tZnYCQRnbV #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity #indiegame #cozy

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