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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios

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Black woman owned indie game studio. Buy The Afterlife Cafe available now! bit.ly/m/GuavaPixelStudios

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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 17h
What's Tracey gossiping about this time? Check out The Afterlife Cafe, now on sale for 20% off. store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/... And make sure to check out all the other amazing games in the @gdocexpo.com Steam Sale: store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexp... #indiegame #gdocexpo #visualnovel
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Afterlife Cafe is on sale for 20% off! Get it now at this rare discount. store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/... Check out all the other amazing games in the @gdocexpo.com Steam Sale: store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexp... #indiegame #gdocexpo #visualnovel
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Game Devs of Color Expo takes place September 22-25! The Afterlife Cafe will be going on sale for the first time as part of the Steam sale. Wishlist now to be notified when the sale starts. bit.ly/steam-afterlife #indiegame
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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · 05/09/2026
E.CIGS 2026 (online showcase). September 9th. Stay tuned!!! 😏✨ #indiegames #indiedev #chicago
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Amorphous @amorphic.space · 29/08/2026
Hello! My #SuNoFes project is done! *Arbiter, Oracle* is an urban fantasy VN about the aftermath of disaster, finding home, and getting lost in the process. Both the protagonist and deuteragonist are nonbinary! 🔗: amorphous.itch.io/arbiter #visualnovel #vndev
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Arbiter, Oracle by Amorphous
A visual novel. Look for home, and get lost in it.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I definitely need time away from anything I create to appreciate it. When I launched The Afterlife Cafe one month ago, I felt like there was so much I should have changed. Now when I watch others play it, I'm like 'this is great!' 😂 Same for my launch trailer. It's so cool! youtu.be/ub3D6dLVERM
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The Afterlife Cafe - Official Launch Trailer
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Excited to have a table at Anime Magic this year! Come visit Guava Pixel Studios at Booth 6004 August 21-23 to learn more about my supernatural narrative game, The Afterlife Cafe, and enter giveaways!
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The launch trailer for The Afterlife Cafe is finally out! youtu.be/ub3D6dLVERM #indiegame #gametrailer
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The Afterlife Cafe - Official Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Guava Pixel Studios
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Hi everyone! I released my cozy, supernatural narrative game today! The Afterlife Cafe is a game that encourages reflection on life by exploring death. store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/... guavapixelstudios.itch.io/the-afterlif... #indiegame #gamelaunch #visualnoval
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The Afterlife Cafe on Steam
Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-f...
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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Black in Gaming is partnering with #Dreamcon! We’ll be attending this year alongside 8 incredible dev teams, and we can’t wait for you to play their games, meet the creators, and support the future of gaming! ✨ 🗺️: George R. Brown Convention Center 🎮: Gaming Hall → Indie Gaming Center
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be attending Dream Con 2026 to showcase my game, The Afterlife Cafe. 🎮 Thank you to Black in Gaming for creating this opportunity. If you’ll be attending Dream Con, I’d love for you to stop by. @blackingaming.bsky.social @dreamconvention.bsky.social
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SAmaryllis @samaryllis.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The Afterlife Cafe by @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social is an intriguing narrative game exploring the stories of people who've passed ☕💧🌆 I played the demo! youtu.be/oeDLIi1prV8?... #VideoGames
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[LET'S PLAY] The Afterlife Cafe | DEMO | "Peeking Beyond the Veil"
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The Afterlife Cafe has a launch date! The urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel that encourages reflection on life by exploring death will be live on July 24, 2026! #indiegame
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Exhibited The Afterlife Cafe at the largest anime convention in the midwest! Lucky to have made my first video game with an awesome group of women and non-binary folks. Big thanks to @chinniedraws.bsky.social @jolthound.bsky.social @kimikimi-more.bsky.social Shosh and Sonia!
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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · 12/05/2026
We're barely past day 2 and only 5 bucks away from hitting 85% of our goal, sending this into the streets in the hope of someone wants to throw five dollars at a bunch of crusty indie devs (less than a coffee or cheese of middling quality) www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind... #indiedev #chicago
A screencap showing a kickstarter meter at $8,495 out of a $10,000 goal
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Folklore Games @folkloregames.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Sorry to announce that our talk with the Amazing @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social is postponed due to 1/2 of DevTalk being real sick. But! Pleased to announce that we'll have them next week! 🗓 Tuesday, May 12th 8 PM EST 👉https://twitch.tv/folkloregames #DevTalk #GameDevelopment #LiveStreaming
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Folklore Games @folkloregames.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Join us next week on DevTalk as we reflect on life at the @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social Afterlife Cafe with Shosh, Kimi, and Ugochi! 🗓 Tuesday, May 5th ⏰ 8 PM EST 📍https://www.twitch.tv/folkloregames #DevTalk #GameDevelopment #LiveStreaming #TechCommunity #ContentCreation
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THIRD WORLD PRODUCTIONS @thirdworldprod.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
El primer humble bundle mexicano, se logro:
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The other day I learned my game had ended up on IGDB. So if you're working on a game, check igdb.com to see if your game is there. If it's not, add it. If it is, make any needed updates. You can even get free verification for expedited update approvals and a cool little blue check. #gamedev
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
I had a great time at C2E2. These showcases are always great for hearing directly from players. It's also really entertaining to watch the live reactions from people. This group was so into it! (The game is mirrored on the other side of the table.) I promise this picture was not staged 😝 #indiegame
2 gaming stations on a table covered in a tablecloth labeled 'Indie Game Showcase' and 'Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo C2E2'. A poster with 3 drawn characters above 'The Afterlife Cafe' and 'Wishlist Now on Steam.'5 people in cosplay standing around a laptop with excited expressions. 1 person sitting across from them with headphones playing The Afterlife Cafe.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Hi! I'm Ugochi and this is #whatagamedevlookslike! I'm working on my first ever game at my very own studio. One of my biggest accomplishments has been winning 3rd place at the Indie Playground Audience Choice Award at DreamHack Atlanta last year. Here's to celebrating both the small and big wins!
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
I’m happy to announce that The Afterlife Cafe is part of the @wingsfund.me 2026 Women's Day Sale! Check out the new demo on Steam! The Afterlife Cafe is a cozy narrative game with branching storylines that encourages reflection on life by exploring death. #WomensDaySale #IndieGame #GameDev
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Have you played The Afterlife Cafe Demo yet? guavapixelstudios.itch.io/afterlife-ca... Up now on itch. Demo will be on Steam soon: store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/... Wishlist to get notified! #indiegame #gamerelease #gamedev
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Afterlife Cafe Demo, an urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel is out now! Check it out on itch.io. It will be available on Steam very soon. In this demo you can meet your coworkers, chat with one of the concierges, and learn about the former lives of some spirits. Link in bio. @gdocexpo.com
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Afterlife Cafe Demo launches tomorrow on itch.io and Steam* at 10am PT / 12pm CT 1pm ET! The game is a cozy, urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel about traveling to the afterlife. Wishlist on Steam to be notified as soon the release happens. * Steam release might be delayed a few days.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Guava Pixel Studios will have a booth in the Indie Playground for #DreamHack Atlanta 2025! The #gaming festival takes place Oct 31 to Nov 2. Come and check out my #indiegame: The Afterlife Cafe, a #visualnovel game. You can use my code "CAFE" for 15% off tickets. #DHAtlanta
DreamHack Atlanta Oct 31-Nov 2
Use code: "CAFE" for 15% off

Guava Pixel Studios presents The Afterlife Cafe.
Three concierges in business casual attire in front of a purple cloudy sky with lanterns.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
To celebrate #GDoCExpo2025, I'm releasing a brand new trailer for The Afterlife Cafe. It premieres on Wednesday, September 17 at 4:45PM PT / 6:45PM CT / 7:45PM ET. Check it out here: youtu.be/7OHVFN-KVpA I'm so excited for everyone to get to know these characters! #gametrailer #visualnovel
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The Afterlife Cafe: A Visual Novel Game | Official Trailer #2
YouTube video by Guava Pixel Studios
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The Afterlife Cafe will be featured in the @gdocexpo.com Indie Games Showcase! The showcase premieres on September 16, 1PM PT / 3PM CT. Check it out here: gdoc.events/Direct2025 And Wishlist The Afterlife Cafe on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/... #GDoCExpo2025 #indiegames #gamedev
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Check out The Afterlife Cafe's first podcast mention. Listen to this episode of @pixelpizza.bsky.social to learn more about the amazing composer @kimikimi-more.bsky.social behind the music of the game! Apple Podcast: bit.ly/46gWU3h Wishlist the game! bit.ly/4444TiQ #gamedev #indiegame #composer
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The Afterlife Cafe is coming this Fall! Wishlist the game now! store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/... Game cover credits: Character concept art and design by: @jolthound.bsky.social Key art composition and design by: www.linkedin.com/in/twalkerart #gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #gaming
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The Afterlife Cafe on Steam
In a city split between life and afterlife, chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the cafes that connect both worlds. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual n...
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
More behind-the-scenes art from my game. Name: Monique Pronouns: she/her Age: 36 Art by @jolthound.bsky.social Sign up for my mailing list! bit.ly/guava-newsle... #gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart
A drawing of a Black woman with short curly locs. She has a coral cane in her right hand. She’s wearing a green top and plaid pants.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Our third main character is here! Name: Leilani (for now) Pronouns: she/her Age: 60 Art by @jolthound.bsky.social Sign up for my mailing list! bit.ly/guava-newsle... #gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart
A drawing of a woman with long grey and white hair in a high ponytail. She has both hands on her hips. She’s wearing a red vest and a skull cup pin.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Another character reveal! Name: Takumi Pronouns: he/him Age: 20 Art by @jolthound.bsky.social Sign up for my mailing list! bit.ly/guava-newsle... #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gameart #visualnovel #conceptart #conceptartist
A drawing of a Japanese man with short straight black hair wearing glasses. He has one hand in his pocket. He’s wearing a green vest and a skull cup pin.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
What? The cafe lobby is evolving! What stands out to you in this image? Art by @chinniedraws.bsky.social Sign up for my mailing list! bit.ly/guava-newsle... #gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart #gamedesign
A cafe lobby sketch. Everything is colored blue with a few yellow spotlights on the cafe menu. Butterflies fly around an unlit lantern. There is a display cafe with pastries inside. Several cups in the background and a coffee making machine. A counter with a book and feather pen on top. There is a door behind the counter and a staircase leading upstairs with butterflies leading the way.Updated line art of a cafe lobby featuring various elements. There is a display case with pastries, a large window with the flowers around it, and several cups and coffee making supplies. There is a counter with a book and feather pen on top as well as a door behind the counter and a staircase leading upstairs.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
And now...to introduce character concept art for the game! Name: ??? Pronouns: he/they Age: 32 What should his name should be? Make sure you sign up for my mailing list: bit.ly/guava-newsle... Concept Art by @jolthound.bsky.social #gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart
A drawing of a masc presenting person with shoulder length brown hair and brown skin. He’s wearing a blue vest and a skull cup pin.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
These machines let you take a short trip to the afterlife. Would you use them? 1: First design 2: Looking more organic 3: See slide 2 4: Opening no longer looks like a mouth Sign up for my newsletter: bit.ly/guava-newsletter #gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart #scifi #videogames
An oblong shaped human-sized pod in a dark room. Plants decorate the wall and yellow butterflies float around.An updated oblong shaped human-sized pod that looks more organic. An open and closed pod version.‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters’ cartoon main charactersFinal pod version with a thinner lining of the opening of the pod to look less like a mouth.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
First look at the game! Here is an early concept sketch done by one of the artists. #gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart
The image contains the service counter of a cafe, pastries, a hand washing station, coffee bags on the desk, and 3 menus hung on the wall. Also pictured are several lights and 2 chairs by the cafe window, a staircase, and 2 closed doors behind the counter. On the second level, a bike frame is pictured.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
In this visual novel, you play as an “obnoxious” kid who’s trying to befriend a prince, who is also your classmate. There’s fun banter throughout and then it gets really good when the music changes. Read more here: guavapixelstudios.com/blog.html#ro... #visualnovel #gamereview #gamedev
The title reads ‘Rose Garden Sentiments’

The text in the middle reads ‘Time for a palate cleanse. Just a pleasant game about trying to befriend a “pretty prince boy.” Enjoy!’

Below is an image of a game controller and ‘@guavapixelstudios’

The background image is a transparent and partially visible closeup view of pink roses.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
This anime explores the question of what happens right after you die. Mystery, drama, and existentialism all come into play in this show. Read all about it on my blog! guavapixelstudios.com/blog.html #anime #animereview
The title reads ‘Death Parade’

The text in the middle reads ‘Welcome to the Death Parade! This anime explores the question of what happens right after you die. Mystery, drama, and existentialism all come into play in this show.’

Below is an image of a game controller and ‘@guavapixelstudios’

The background image is a transparent and partially visible ‘Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld’
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Snowed In is a cute visual novel involving a snowstorm, making hot pot, and hanging out with a friend. I got to choose what I wanted to add to the hot pot and it felt like there would be clear consequences for my choices. Check out my blog to read more of my thoughts! guavapixelstudios.com/blog.html
The title reads ‘Snowed In’

The text in the middle reads ‘Snowed In is a cute visual novel involving a snowstorm, making hot pot, and hanging out with a friend. It has story branching, great character design, and fun choices.’

Below is an image of a game controller and ‘@guavapixelstudios’

The background image is a partially transparent image of hands holding kimchi hotpot with some chopsticks.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
This was a fun dating sim to play and I ended up playing it multiple times to try to see all the different endings. One creative aspect of the game is how the UI and dialogue is integrated with the background art. Check out my blog to read more of my thoughts! guavapixelstudios.com/blog.html
The title reads ‘Going Live!’

The text in the middle reads ‘Going Live! was a fun one to play. A nice (see content warnings though) and short game where you play as the girlfriend of a popular streamer. Check out my blog to read more of my thoughts!’

Below is an image of a game controller and ‘@guavapixelstudios’

The background image is a partially transparent streamer workspace setup of a desk, a desktop computer, and lights.
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
I'm starting a series where I share my thoughts on visual novels I've played. First review coming soon!
The text 'My Two Cents' positioned between 2 coins
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The Afterlife Cafe | Visual Novel by Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
A new game is in the works! #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopment #visualnovel
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