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@formed-by-zach.bsky.social
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Freelance game developer in Chicago, IL In a state of perpetual rumination Currently reading: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Currently playing: Scrolling through my Steam library until I get bored

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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Tbh he’s kinda cute, maybe I’ll let him stay. #blender3d #mixedmedia #3dart #gameart
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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · 09/07/2026
WE LOVE OUR RAT ARMY ✨🐀✨🐀✨🐀✨🐀✨🐀✨
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
What do I do about this
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Anyone else seeing these guys pop up around the city?
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Just a fun video editing piece I put together recently to beef up the portfolio. An older mech model but one I’m still really proud of and thought it deserved a sick looking product feature-like promo vid! Sound on if you can! #gameart #videoediting #cinematography #promo
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Simon A @eponymoose.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
It's here! We're in Next Fest!
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nattie ✨ vaaasm @vaaasm.com · 11/05/2026
Preview of the Spider Boss's redesign for HyperTyper 2000! #pixelart #gamedev
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Bit Bash Chicago @bitbashchicago.com · 12/05/2026
Our friends @indiecitygames.org are currently fundraising for their Chicago Indie Game Showcase 2026. Check ‘em out and help support more weird, wonderful Midwest-made indie projects! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
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CIGS (Chicago Indie Game Showcase) 2026
Chicago Indie Game Showcase (CIGS) is a one-day convention featuring independent games from Chicago and the greater Midwest
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Go support @indiecitygames.org’s Kickstarter for the 2026 Chicago Indie Games Showcase!!! If you don’t I’ll assume you just hate local Chicago and generally midwestern-made indie games. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind... #Chicago #indiegames #indiedev
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CIGS (Chicago Indie Game Showcase) 2026
Chicago Indie Game Showcase (CIGS) is a one-day convention featuring independent games from Chicago and the greater Midwest
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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · 11/05/2026
We're over 75% funded in under 48 hours!! If you wanna help us bring CIGS back for its third year (and also fund a space for indie devs in Chicago), you can get our MILF sticker for freeeee if you back us by end of day today (05/11). www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind... #indiedev #chicago
A bumper sticker that says "MILF: Man I love Frickin' rad indie games made by local devs in Chicago Illinois" next to a large neon rat head on a brick texture
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Got a neat little idea for a trick to emulate clay stop motion animation in #Blender. Doesn’t actually look half bad! #animation #indiedev
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nattie ✨ vaaasm @vaaasm.com · 17/03/2026
Talksprites of my babies Coda and Jules! aka little munchkin and big stronk girl 💛✨💜 #pixelart #gamedev
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Andromeda Yelton @thatandromeda.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
OK so this young trans gentleman was cut off by his parents, has been unable to get MIT to up his financial aid, has been working multiple jobs while maintaining an A- average AT MIT (no one does this), but he is gonna need to actually pay his tuition to graduate: www.gofundme.com/f/help-matth...
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Donate to Help Matthew Graduate From MIT, organized by Irene Dong
Hello everyone, my name is Irene. I'm writing this on behalf of my friend, fellow MIT studen… Irene Dong needs your support for Help Matthew Graduate From MIT
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Wurm Fud (DOUR TOWER) @wurmfud.itch.io · 16/03/2026
More CGA Marathon #Marathon #pixelart
Pixel art portrait of the TRIAGE shell from Marathon in the CGA palette
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headfallsoff @headfallsoff.com · 16/03/2026
fuck with me
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nige 'dear ratboy' @niall.codes · 16/03/2026
There's one thing NVIDIA can never ruin. The Low Poly Rat Jam. Make a low poly rat game today itch.io/jam/low-poly... #ratjam
A low poly rat, labelled 'DLSS 5 Off'The same low poly rat, labelled 'DLSS 5 On'. He is too strong and pure of heart to be affected
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coraroc.bsky.social @coraroc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
POV: You are playing everyone's favorite level in Coraroc! Gamers (gamers) can't stop talking about this Coraroc level. That's right. That's right. See what all the chatter is about and more, when, you play Coraroc: store.steampowered.com/app/3963120/...
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Simple ice scythe game prop I modeled for fun. Overall maybe 2-3 hours of work. Really fun silhouette and concept overall! #gameart #gamedev #indiedev #blender
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Is anyone else's brain like this? Is it only me? These are my only 2 days to sleep in 😭
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Ghoultroixer @metroixer.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Making a pinned post! Hello, I'm Met. I've got a day job and squeeze in time for indie game dev on the side. My latest release is @coraroc.bsky.social, please check it out. If you enjoyed Coraroc, please consider leaving a review. Reviews help a ton with visibility!
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Crocotile 3D @crocotile3d.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Version 2.6.7 is released for Crocotile 3d! This fixes an issue with the recently added "Apply Globally" option, with was causing lag. Also added and improved a few things. 🐊 #lowpoly #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #3D Use 2d tiles to construct 3d scenes + more! Try it out!
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Wurm Fud (DOUR TOWER) @wurmfud.itch.io · 12/03/2026
Magic snake gauntlet go brrrrr #pixelart #indiedev
screencap of the barbarian from SLAUGHTER VOID in the loadout screen, holding a giant barbed bronze hook on a chain in one hand and a bronze gauntlet on the other, emitting a green magical snake spirit from the gauntlet.
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Go play Coraroc now! Coraroc demands it!
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coraroc.bsky.social @coraroc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
CORAROC IS OUT NOW ON STEAM! You can get Coraroc. You can play Coraroc. Now go! Go play Coraroc! store.steampowered.com/app/3963120/...
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nattie ✨ vaaasm @vaaasm.com · 12/03/2026
CORAROC IS CORAROC!! Fanart for @metroixer.bsky.social's little guy, CORAROC!!! Play it now on Steam and follow at @coraroc.bsky.social Coraroc is squishy and a friend. He will not eat you if you get too close 🩵🤍🩷 #pixelart #gamedev
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Yooo everyone go play @metroixer.bsky.social’s new game Coraroc tomorrow!!!!!
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StellarMantis @stellarmantis.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Testing my first humanoid enemy, needs some work! #gamedev #IndieGame #IndieDev #PixelArt #Horror
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coraroc.bsky.social @coraroc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
He approaches. He is approaching. Are you ready?? Have you wishlisted yet? The world of Coraroc is waiting for you... MARCH 12th! store.steampowered.com/app/3963120/...
Coraroc release... 1 week away!!
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
The #Chicago indie game dev community came out in full force for that #lowpolyrat trend. Group photo of all the contributions from members of @indiecitygames.org @skizznugget.bsky.social @lezl.bsky.social @neee.bsky.social @trueandhonestmoose.bsky.social @slepkin.bsky.social @mvardeparty.bsky.social
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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The Gators are going to GDC on 3/9 to 3/13! We're so excited to come back again! If you see us feel free to say hi! @bradstar879.bsky.social @neee.bsky.social @lezl.bsky.social @skizznugget.bsky.social
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ReMona Lisa - News Reader - @thebookwormturns.co.uk · 07/03/2026
In an age where information spreads quickly, what's needed in times of disaster or emergency is not the ability to spread information, but the ability to discern it. Bluesky will be holding a 3-day action, "Training to Obtain Reliable Information," from Sunday, March 8th to Tuesday, March 10th.
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Philip Tibitoski @ptibz.younghorses.com · 04/03/2026
ADHD meds would probably fix my brain a bit
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Meesh @itsameeshstery.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
rat dude cooldown!
low poly round rat mesh in blender viewportlow poly round rat mesh in blender viewport - opposite sidelow poly round rat mesh in blender viewport, but forward-facing. rotund
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
So I made another low poly rat... This cuddly friend is 894 tris. #lowpoly #lowpolyrat
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Les! @lezl.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
i did my best and give you a low-poly crying rat 🐀
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Wurm Fud (DOUR TOWER) @wurmfud.itch.io · 03/03/2026
If you see this QRT with your ghost art~ Not sure if astral deities dying over eons who dream up a new reality count or nah #pixelart #indiedev
pixelart illustration of the goddess Anshar from SLAUGHTER VOID
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Throwback to an older character I made, Edwin the Camera 📷 🤖 one day he shall get his time own platformer game ❤️ Hea just a little guy, he deserves it. #robot #gamedev #character #animation
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Slaps @s1aps.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Fighting A Drift Shell and their Support Jet Squadron. #driftshell #mecha #armoredcore #lowpoly #psx
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˗ˏˋ Neelam ˎˊ˗ @neee.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
little man is at 140 tris
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
4 tris, 64x64 texture. He's cute but idk if I this little guy is engine-ready.
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Quake’s Campgrounds left some big shoes to fill, but the first arena for #LOOKERS is starting to LOOK real good! #indiedev #gameart #lowpoly #screenshotsaturday
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Binary Clone (HyperTyper 2000) @binaryclone.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
We're thrilled to announce we're collaborating with @esseks.bsky.social for some sick music in HyperTyper 2000! youtu.be/NpDSHJhimS4
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The First Bullet Hell Typing Roguelike (ft. Esseks)
YouTube video by Binary Clone
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nattie ✨ vaaasm @vaaasm.com · 28/02/2026
LADTOP DIES. YOU KILLED HIM. HOW DO YOU FEEL, YOU MONSTER??? #pixelart #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
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Wurm Fud (DOUR TOWER) @wurmfud.itch.io · 27/02/2026
Really complimentary SLAUGHTER VOID writeup alongside a bunch of other Next Fest bangers! fingerguns.net/features/202...
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10 Games From The February Steam Next Fest You Should Check Out - Part Two - Finger Guns
So nice we had to do it twice! Here are our second lot of picks from this February's Steam Next Fest that you should check out:
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Wurm Fud (DOUR TOWER) @wurmfud.itch.io · 26/02/2026
Drew up this potato as a joke weapon but istg we WILL find a way to include it in the final version of Slaughter Void. Getting absolutely rammed into a wall by a potato punting barbarian. #pixelart #indiedev
pixel art of a potato floating in space
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Wurm Fud (DOUR TOWER) @wurmfud.itch.io · 27/02/2026
RAAAAHHHH 30 REVIEWS huge thanks to everyone who's taken the time to check out our gauntlethotlinemiamidiablolike! store.steampowered.com/app/3730700/... #indiedev #NextFest
screenshot showing the slaughtervoid demo at 30 REVIEWS RAAAAHHHHH the goddess is pleased
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Just a massively chunky and hideous one button game I made with @metroixer.bsky.social in 2 days for the @indiecitygames.org BadJam. It’s awful, don’t play it (or do, I’m not the boss of you) #indiegames #indiedev #gamejam
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Channel Chasing 9000 by Zach-Kolman, Metroixer
Watch TV. LOTS of TV. Cure boredom.
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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · 28/10/2025
Week 2 looking for a home for Indie City Games #chicago #indiegame #communitycenter
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Wurm Fud (DOUR TOWER) @wurmfud.itch.io · 14/06/2025
I am running flash commissions now through end of day (06/14/2025) to benefit ICIRR!! To take part, send me a DM with a screenshot of either your donation OR venmo the appropriate amount to @sebGalvez. Short prompts and reference photos welcome. 100% of profits go to ICIRR #pixelart bit.ly/4emLqh3
Pixel art of a commission sheet. $5 for a random 16x16 sprite, $15 for a 32x32 sprite, $15 for a skull sketch, $25 for a big sketch, $35 for a portrait. Sprites shown are four little guys (lantern, bug, gnome, goblin), three 32x32 sprites (skeleton wizard, mindflayer, ogre), a big sketch of three rat heads with tangled tails, a red horned skull surrounded by diamonds, and a portrait of Lune from Expedition 33.
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Formed By Zach @formed-by-zach.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Another cursed piece for a game I’ve been working on. Necronomilock #blender #substancepainter
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