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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 16/10/2026

Amenities all bunched up together at the very least loses a lot of flavour compared to having a hospital + university + whatever else

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 16/10/2026

Hmm, I would go with bespoke icons for every type of amenity and probably not stack them in a bar but have a separate section, because it works differently to the other resources. I am interested to see what your final solution will be. Also I love trying to solve such UI issues!

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 16/10/2026

What are the paintbrushes? Colony aesthetics? Looks good overall!

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 15/10/2026

Making UI that is both Roman and sci-fi is hard, but I think I am getting the hang of it :) #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #solodev #godot

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 14/10/2026

It probably has a bit, but not as much, at least maybe not in the pixelart space. People that just wanted whatever slapped on their game weren't ever really the main audience. The problem, like with everything else, is discoverability, I got lucky. Let me know if you need any help starting!

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 14/10/2026

Thank you, the assets are doing well on itch. And I am looking forward to progress on your space game!

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 14/10/2026

As Ben said lots of the time people are just trying to advertise their own stuff (I am guilty of this too), but here I am, trying to interact :)

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 05/10/2026

Loved the thread and the format, I would like more shader tips like these!

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 30/09/2026

I just dropped a massive (1080p & 19 color variations!) seamless pixelart space background asset pack 🚀🪐 I believe it is one of a kind, maybe it is just what your game needs? 🌟 helianthus-games.itch.io/pixelart-spa... #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #gameassets

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🌌Pixelart space backgrounds 1080p by 🌻Helianthus Games🌻

Detailed pixel art parallax space backgrounds set (1920x1080p)

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 27/09/2026

I just updated my definitive pixelart space asset pack 🚀🪐 Maybe it is just the thing to spice up your space game? 🌶️🔥 helianthus-games.itch.io/pixel-art-pl... #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #gameassets

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🪐 250+ Pixel art planets by 🌻Helianthus Games🌻

250+ detailed 48x48 pixel art planets and other celestial objects

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Kinsane Pixels @kinsanepixels.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

More Panets ! I am addicted to making these. I also recorded a timelapse of the creating process if anyone is interested. youtu.be/ei4xbPU5wdw #pixelart #artmoots #artists

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Lay @awfukellay.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Markarian's Chain. #PixelArt #Pixelorama

Pixelart drawing of "Markarian's Chain", a trail of galaxies in various sizes and shapes that stretches across space in a spiral, colorful stars fill the space between, the text at the top reads: "Despite The Vastness Of Space, Galaxies Still Hold Hands".

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 01/06/2026

‪👋 Hi new followers! I am a #solodev making Focus Invictus - a #pixelart resource management game about building a Roman space empire 🏛️🚀 in your Pomodoro breaks ⏱️ Colonize planets, build and upgrade, trade resources and more while improving your focus! #gamedev #godot #indiedev

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Lay @awfukellay.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Godspeed, Roman! #PixelArt #Pixelorama

Nancy Grace Roman space telescope launch in pixelart, the telescope's second stage rocket is in earth orbit, the milky way and the moon crescent are showing in the starry background. Text at the top reads: "ONE MORE EYE PEERS THE COSMOS"

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 03/09/2026

Hey, congrats on the milestone, would be honored to be added 🙂

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SteelSoldier Open for Commissions @steelsoldier.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

When you accidentally cook #space #pixelart

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 18/08/2026

Fellow gamedevs and other pixelart font lovers, I have just added a new futuristic 🤖 variation to my free 🏛️Roman font, please enjoy 🙂 helianthus-games.itch.io/pix-romana #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #gameassets

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 17/08/2026

Hi, I would love to join if there is space still :) My Pomodoro game about building a Roman Empire in space: bsky.app/profile/heli...

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Spelkollektivet @handle.invalid · 14/08/2026

Help Save the Home for Indie Game Developers For 9 years Spelkollektivet has had more than 700 game developers stay at the co-living & co-working hub, but due to new directives in the local area, the future may be at risk. Read more: gofund.me/f4244d6de #gamedev #indiegames #gofundme

GoFundMe post titled "Save the Home for Indie Game Developers" with a Photograph of game developers working hard in the background. Goal is 750,000 SEK
With a Call To Action of "Donate Now"

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Turn Based Lovers @turnbasedlovers.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Solar Wave Is a 4X Strategy Game Where Thousands of Ships Fight on Their Own turnbasedlovers.com/overview/sol... #turnbased #SolarWave #Strategy #4X #turnbasedlovers

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 10/08/2026

🔊Sound ON Had fun designing some sounds for my space Roman Empire buildings 🌌🏛️ The ones that mine rocks and metals were sort of straightforward, but how does a futuristic Roman villa sound?? I took some cues from Age of Empires 2 in the end 🥁 #indiedev #gamedev #solodev #godot #pixelart

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 02/08/2026

I added a reverse fish-eye effect to my Roman space game Focus Invictus, do you think it fits 🧐 #indiedev #gamedev #solodev #godot #pixelart

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 31/07/2026

This somehow turned into my most liked post, so go check out my profile for a slop-free game and game assets 😅

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 30/07/2026

Could it be just so that they avoid training on the marked posts?

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 20/07/2026

Fellow gamedevs, spice up your space game🚀 with my newly released asset pack of animated planets 🪐 (now 5 different sizes and other matching space asset packs in my pixelart asset store): helianthus-games.itch.io/25-spinning-... #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #gameassets

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🪐 25 Spinning planets (24x24px) by 🌻Helianthus Games🌻

Detailed spinning pixel art planets, ~2k frames! (24px version)

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Clara 🌟 wishlist Pelikeeper! @trendywalnut.dev · 16/07/2026

CALLING ALL LOW BUDGET INDIE GAMES‼️ We're gathering games interested in participating in a "Low Budget, Big Heart" Steam Festival! 💰Self Published, Self Funded 🤏Under ~50k budget 🚫NO AI if you're interested in the festival sign up here: forms.gle/cndDrEf4rxiL... rts appreciated :)

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Low Budget, Big Heart Steam Festival interest form

We're looking for interested developers of low budget games to participate in our potential steam festival! Self published/self funded games are also welcome. If your game had a development budget ov...

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 20/07/2026

Hey, I am curious to know how are sales of pixelart assets going on the Unity assets store compared to itch.io? I notice you share only itch links and my experience shows much less sales on there. I am wondering if it is worth the effort to expand my own presence there. Thanks for your time.

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Hayes Madsen @solfleet.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Hey, so, I was so angry today that, for once, I blogged it instead of posting about it. Games media, especially mainstream games media, cannot keep abdicating responsibility in how it talks about these things an-evening-at-the-inn.ghost.io/video-game-s...

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Video Game Studios Aren't Monoliths

I'm just going to come right out and say it this time - treating video game studios like some kind of fantasy football draft, in the wake of mass layoffs no less, is sickening. The last three years, ...

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 12/07/2026

Fellow gamedevs, spice up your space game🚀 with my newly released asset pack of animated planets 🪐 (now 4 different sizes and other matching asset packs 🌌 in my pixelart asset store): helianthus-games.itch.io/25-spinning-... #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #gameassets

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🪐 25 Spinning planets (42x42px) by 🌻Helianthus Games🌻

Detailed spinning pixel art planets, ~2k frames! (42px version)

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 09/07/2026

The asset packs are great but this decision will surely backfire

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Helianthus Games - making Focus Invictus @helianthus-games.itch.io · 07/07/2026

Also there is a browser game called Astro Empires which should be a concern I think. On Invictus and Imperium sounding heavy - I want my game to go a bit deeper then others in the genre, so maybe they work for me in this case? Also, thanks for your time on this!

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