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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I’m making a weird “Tetris with guns” tower defense game. If that’s up your alley and you want to join the playtest on Steam let me know or join the Discord (link below)! #indiegame #towerdefense

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I announced 7k wishlists just *checks dates* 2 weeks ago - and here we are at TEN freaking thousand. Is… is that this ”momentum” I have heard so many stories about? 🥹 #thetowermustfall #indiegame #steam @caketown.bsky.social

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Caketown Interactive @caketown.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

absolutely incredible to see The tower must fall being part of @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social official selection!! go check out the demo on steam and let us know what you think!!! #indieGame #indieGames #GameDec #gamedevelopment #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What a week! I have a game in a festival for the first time AND just crossed the magic 7k wishlists AND almost at 90% positive demo review score on Steam. And all it took was 10 years of releasing games that did absolutely nothing 😅 #TinyTeams #IndieGameDev #TheTowerMustFall #IndieGames

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

me: here’s my new incremental roguelite tower defense with strateg- streamer: IMA FILL THE SCREEN WITH CANNONS AND ONE SHOT THE END BOSS 9 TIMED #indiegame #towerdefense #incrementalgame #godot

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

My new desktop-companion game IDLEWOOD OUTPOST has a #Steam page! Check it out - but only if you’re into tiny fantasy heroes that guard your desktop, train, work or just complain about the weather. store.steampowered.com/app/3897350/...

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Idlewood Outpost on Steam

An idle desktop pet game where pixel RPG heroes patrol the bottom of your screen, collect loot, and level up while you work.

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I made a desktop pet game on @itch.io where a group of heroes patrols your task bar. And yes you can also play in the browser ;) Check it out if you liked Rusty’s Retirement, Tiny Pasture, etc! tidepoolgames.itch.io/idlewood-out...

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Idlewood Outpost by Tidepool Games

Idle RPG heroes that live on your Desktop

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

My new game is out today! Grab MageTrain for free on iOS/Android! Hope you like it! ❤️ #mobilegaming #gamedev #indiegame

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Given the tariff situation I need to raise prices on MageTrain by 1,000,000%. So the new price is… $0.00! lmk if you need that converted to your local currency.

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Times are polarized enough but… do you prefer gesture controls or onscreen buttons when gaming on your phone? #mobilegaming #gaming

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

What started as a weekend project (let’s try and rebuild NimbleQuest) has turned into a game in it’s own right. All it took was a year of nights and weekends 😅 MageTrain is launching in 5 days on iOS and Android! #gamedev #mobilegames

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

6 days left to release! Expect a daily reminder to preorder (for free!) MageTrain on your appstore of choice ❤️‍🔥 #gaming #mobilegame #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I’ve decided to pull off the #gamedev pivot for the ages. You can still preorder MageTrain on the mobile app stores now - for free!

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Guess what? You can now pre-order my #indiegame MageTrain! It’s a free mobile snake-like in the spirit of SNKRX. youtu.be/tsDgVOhtNDo?...

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MageTrain - Trailer

YouTube video by Game Dev In A Van

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

It’s my birthday today and MageTrain got just approved for pre-reg on Android. So instead if expensive presents you could just… 😉 #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Experimenting with logo ideas: Probably too busy this one but I like the direction. Trailer is also more or less in the bag!

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

@tobischna.bsky.social My 7year old liked your trailer so much we had to build this 🚐

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

How do you create an icon for your mobile game? Here’s a simple DIY method a 7-year old can use! #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Added sounds to the game today! Do you see the difference?? #indiegames

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

And that is why you don’t feed the pigeons. #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Didn’t feel like working on my big project today so here’s a little prototype I made: Whack-a-zombie! #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

“How is his beard not on fire at this point??” #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

“He sure kills a lot of orcs, but is he just… throwing birds at them?”

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

#gamedev lesson of the day: When debugging feels weird, never forget that it might be separate issues overlapping. 😅

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Little end screen for my game. Characters you didn’t use in a run will be blacked out. Also maybe if you tap them they’ll tell you about their run? “I died 7 times, can we work on that pls?” #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Sooo I’m finally done with the SlayTheSpire-esque meta game for my snakelike! WDYT? #gamedev #mobilegame

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Walking through flames of our own making. I mean in my little mobile game here. Obviously. 🫠

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

I first played SNAKE when I was 5 years old. Instantly realized it was missing fireballs! #gamedev

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Tidepool Games @gamedev-in-a-van.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Is this thing on? Looking to connect with other #gamedev folks on here! I made the Crux games and currently working on a Snake-like mobile game with little fantasy heroes!

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