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Lui Labs @luilabs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Hey there! I'm Lui I'm a solo indie dev working on my first release: My Little Bento Shop. Run your own little Bento shop! Cook ingredients, stuff them into bento boxes and make money. Upgrade your shop and unlock new hidden recipes. If you want to support me wishlist below:

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Not sure yet, it's all kind of experimental at this point hehe

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Practicing my environment art and props skills. Here's a old basketball I've made for to be part of the creepy old attic environment I'm doing 🏀 Made in Blender and Substance Painter and rendered in Unity. #gameart #gamedev #indiedev #3D #Blender #SubstancePainter #Unity

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today I'm practicing a bit of lighting techniques in unity with some premade assets (by Eduardo Roa) 😄 #gamedev #indiedev #unity #light

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My friend @LuiLabs is making this super cute bento shop simulator and it's so cool I had to share it with y'all! 😍💜 Wishlist here (it really helps!): store.steampowered.com/app/3860480/... #indiegame #cozygame #simulationgame #solodev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Not sure yet, I'll experiment with different options, see what looks best ☺️

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I already have experience doing characters, so it's a matter to practice the workflow with props and environments instead 😊 Here are some of the characters I've done: www.artstation.com/gaelthedev

Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I've taken a break from making my horror game to improve my environment art skills. Here is WIP a creepy old attic I'm doing. Next steps: - Add props - Improve lighting. 👀 #gamedev #gameart #environmentArt #noAI #humanArt

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Reminder that this exists 😉 go.bsky.app/FsTnmYb #solodev #gamedev #indiedev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Yes! You're welcome to join and share your projects anytime Gael.dev/discord

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Kind of both? Cutting some things and adding others. So more like "rearranging" the scope, hehe

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Sounds cool! I'll check it out! 😃

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Do you wanna show your game to other devs and get feedback? We're doing a casual chat every other Friday to chat about our games here: gael.dev/discord We're meeting today in like 2h (evert other Friday at 3pm, UK time) You're welcome to join! :D #Gamedev #indiedev #solodev

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Violet Beam

A server for solo & small indie game devs

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Finally finished the procedural room generator and it seems to be working as intended! 😄 youtu.be/Osk0ELwP1k8 #gamedev #indiedev

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Procedural room generation in Unity (Showcase + Code)

YouTube video by Gael 💜 The Dev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I'm actually learning this from a course, since I've never done any sort of procedural logic!

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I am adding procedural generated rooms to my horror game to make it a bit more interesting :D #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🚫 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 “𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆” 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃 Videogames are an artform, and as such, the way you go about making them needs to resonate with you, and also let you express your vision. Do game dev in the way that's right for YOU! Otherwise, what’s the point? 💜✨ #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today I created the first moment on my horror game, when Isaac (the protagonist) meets Sir Onion Knight, a cute friend that will help you along the way! youtu.be/N1F6K1qd5C8 #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame

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Isaac Meets Sir Onion Knight

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Today I have finished implementing the inventory. Now the player can use items! 😄 #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #horrogame

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Hey guys! If you: - Are stuck on your game - Need some feedback - Want to make game dev friends I'm organising a "Rubber Duck Hangout" to chat about our games in my Discord server! We do it every other Friday at 3pm (UK time) Of course, it's free to join! 😁💜 discord.gg/JQM8td9Ty?ev... #gamedev

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Join the Violet Beam Discord Server!

A cosy space for solo indie devs to hang out, share projects, swap feedback, and help each other out. | 20 members

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Nothing really, just experimenting with different workflows to find what feels better

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Today I've been whiteboxing (again) my house level for my horror game. I am trying different workflows and I am liking this new one! Creating in Blender with modular pieces and exporting to Unity. Super easy to iterate! #indiedev #gamedev #solodev #horrorgame

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Still building the mechanics and white boxing the level. I'll get there eventually 💪😁

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Honestly? Being tired from my day job 😭 But game-wise, I guess just implementing basic stuff takes a lot of time 🤷

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This indie dev is making a super cute and cosy bento shop simulator! The demo just dropped on itch.io! Go try, the game it's honestly super fun! :D #indiegame #cosygame #simulator

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Fun fact, I was the last person to review this asset... 6 YEARS AGO!! 😱 #gamedev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I am randomising, but yeah, it's difficult to make a monster scary all the time

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Had a little time to work on my game, so I'm experimenting with the monster 👀 #indiegame #horrorgame #solodev #gamedev #indiedev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today I've implemented a very basic day/night cycle. Still lots to tweak, but it works for now! :D #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #horrorgame

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Continuing with the blockout of the first level (a house). Slow but steady progress! 😄 I think it's important to show how games look at first. That polish art that you experience as a player is like 10-20% of the development time towards the end. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #horrorgame

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Don't understand players, this person saying that they hate the game, but kept playing anyway? 🤷 🤦‍♂️ 😂 #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I found an entrance to the backrooms when working on my game 😵‍💫 #gamedev #indiedev #unity

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Thank you all for your help! I was able to fix the issue tweaking the code and the coliders :D #gamedev #indiedev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Today I am adding an Amnesia-like door (you can open/close with mouse drag). It's not perfect yet, but kinda working :D #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #horrorgame

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Today I added a simple interaction system and physics item grab for my horror game :D #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #horrorgame

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

What if the reason you can’t finish your game isn’t laziness or lack of time, but one specific mistake we keep making over and over? The same one that led me to quit making my own indie game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMYT... #gamedev #indiegame #sologamedev

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I Quit Making My Dream Indie Game

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Working a bit more on the blockout of the level for my horror game 👀 #gamedev #indiedev #horrorgame

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Hello! I am Gael 💜 I am a solo indie game dev working on my first commercial game and sharing on my blog the reality of being a solo game dev and common struggles we all face. You can check it out here ☺️👉 gael.dev #indiedev #solodev #gamedev

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Home - Gael 💜

I’m Gael, an indie game dev working on my first commercial game and writing about the reality of being a solo game dev and common struggles we all face.

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Quick question: How much have you paid for your steam capsule art? 🤔 #indiedev #gamedev

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Gael 💜 The Dev @gaelthedev.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Today I am sketching a possible monster idea for my horror game, just playing with shapes and silhouettes for now :) #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #horrorgame #psychologicalhorror

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