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Rune Skovbo Johansen @runevision.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I've overhauled my puzzle level generation so a level is now "grown" like cell tissue in a triangle tessellation. New elements can be inserted anywhere, and the whole level deforms to make room. This makes it easier to control topology and create paths that loops around areas. #ProcGen #GameDev

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 02/01/2026

The first episode of The So Many Games Podcast for 2026 is now live! Join us as we chat with developer @jakefriend.bsky.social on the development, the origins and the mechanics of his top-down, Zelda-like Metroidvania, Scrabdackle. ⬇️ Links in the comments below ⬇️

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 08/12/2025

ICYMI, Scrabdackle Act 1 is out NOW on Steam 🧙 @jakefriend.bsky.social has released their hand-drawn, open adventure with a full 12–15 hour Act 1 ready for you to explore 🗺️ If you've been curious, now is the perfect time to hop in 💛 🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

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Gonçalo Santos @mushwrites.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

My review of Scrabdackle, a special game almost solely made by an ambitious, talented maniac called @jakefriend.bsky.social . Not only is Scrabdackle fun to say, it is incredibly fun to play. My personal pick for 2025's hidden gem. Congratulations to jake and @fellowtraveller.games.

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Scrabdackle- The Best Metroidvania You've Never Heard of

How jakefriend (and friends) scribbled an unexpectedly complex world into existence.

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Goblin Of Indie 🎃🎮 @gardenofindie.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

💌 You're invited to a Garden Party @ 3pm [EST] Another slower week as we head into Winter showcase season (which I mostly expect to hold through the end of the year) BUT Scrabdackle Act 1 is finally out, and I'm so excited to play it today! The demo was so much fun! 🔮🧙‍♀️ ⏯️ twitch.tv/gardenofindie

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A circular photo of GardenOfIndie's V-Tuber is on the left surrounded by green vines, with lines of green blocky text above, to the right, and below surrounding the photo, which reads the following:
Sundays at 3PM Eastern Time
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IndieGameADay @indiegameaday.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Scrabdackle by @jakefriend.bsky.social, an open world adventure, is out now in early access! [PC] The academy was attacked and novice Blue was tossed out a window. Out of his sheltered life, help him find his way home through the weird world. #indiegame

Blue casts a spell on a farmer duck on a small farm plot.

Blue encounters red (Young-looking Witch) in her stony lair with a fireplace in the back. YLW: Oh, you're just a kid wizard! Who are you to talk? I bet you only know like, *one* spell!
Reply: Hey, I know at LEAST two!

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Wallace @exalclaw.com · 02/12/2025

Scrabdackle is good. Very good! My playthrough of it left me high on many things - bosses kick ass, world is very amusing and way more interconnected than expected - but what makes me want to bring attention to @jakefriend.bsky.social's game is Blue's lovely notebook: www.avclub.com/scrabdackle-...

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Scrabdackle turns a notebook into the best vehicle for discovery

Scrabdackle's in-game notebook is seemingly hand-drawn by its lead character, adding a human touch that makes the world feel real and lived-in.

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘 is 𝗢𝗨𝗧ⵑⵑ 5.5 years in development!! Try it NOW! It would mean so much I AM NOT JOKING this day is TRULY THE BEST KIND OF SURREAL! 😭💙 store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... A bunch of bundles on the store page too! #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #animation

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

My game Scrabdackle releases TOMORROW, Dec 2nd!! I've been trying to explain what it is for years - here's my final attempt before launch. store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #videogame #indiegames #cutegame #animation

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home. Take a look at our full review of Scrabdackle Act 1 to learn more: somanygames.co.uk/review/scrab... @jakefriend.bsky.social

Blue the wizard who stands in the middle is surrounded by enemies and other characters from the game.

The following quote is included:

"Scrabdackle equals fun. Fun writing, fun exploration, fun combat, fun visuals and a fun narrative. It's a big ball of fun that only small issues dampen very slightly."

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

How the conversations (and 'scrying' spell) work in my game, Scrabdackle! Convo trees are so branchy that I had to make my own editor tool to manage them 😅 It's launching tomorrow (TOMORROW) if it sounds neat! store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Sharing some of my favourite smear frames in my handmade game, Scrabdackle! It's coming out TUESDAY! Dec 2! Would love if y'all took a look! 😊💙 store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation

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John Walker - Industry Analcyst @botherer.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Hello indies! It's almost Thanksgaming 2025! If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at jwalker@kotaku.com with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku. Rules next. Reposts appreciated!

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 25/11/2025

Just 7 days until Scrabdackle Act 1 launches on Steam 🗓️ ICYMI, the trailer from Six One Indie Showcase earlier this year gives you a closer look at @jakefriend.bsky.social's vast world of Scrabdackle and its strange but genuine inhabitants 🗺️ 🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Having a LOT of fun making the key art look like a CD label while prepping the soundtrack release! 😄 #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

That's me! That's my little game! Dec 2!

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Ben Kosmina @kosmologyb.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

OH DANG Super excited for you @jakefriend.bsky.social!! (make sure you check this one out, it’s just so goshdarn charming)

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 05/11/2025

Mark your calendars, because Scrabdackle Act 1 is out Dec 2📅 Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️ Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙 🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

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Jesse Boo-rascia 👻 @jesseguarascia.com · 14/10/2025

Scrabdackle Straight up the funniest game I've played in a minute. A whimsical and charming adventure through a doodle-core world that'll have you blowing up garbage, hanging out with peanuts, and scanning everything like you're Magical Samus Aran. store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...

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Scrabdackle on Steam

The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted wo...

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

This is my favourite thing anyone has ever written about my game and it's not even close

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Fatal Fawn Games 🪲My Little Spider out Nov 7th🪲 @evantor.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

✨ My Little Spider releases Nov 7th!!✨ 🐛 care for a cozy spider companion that lives on your PC 🏡 collect 50+ unique bugs at different locations and times of day 🕸️ adorn your web with fun decorations and colors ⬇️ link below ⬇️ #gamedev #cozygames #indiegame

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 07/09/2025

Sliksong: welcome to the dismal bile pit me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue [hours later] Silksong: welcome to the vomit viaduct me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue [hours later] Sillksong: welcome to shit-eating canyon

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Tiani Pixel @tianipixel.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

I know I can't beat the peak aesthetics of Mega Man Legends, but I'm doing the best I can! (game is ABYSS X ZERO for those unaware! Coming out... eventually) #gamedev #lowpoly

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Enter the Chronosphere @effortstar.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We just launched the Enter the Chronosphere demo! 🎉 It's live on Steam, so let us know what you think. 🙏 store.steampowered.com/app/1969810/... #indiegames #roguelike

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⚔️ Blanksword ⚔️ @blanksword.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Blanksword's Kickstarter is about to hit 50%! We're not at the halfway mark yet, so we still have good hopes to reach the finish line, but we need your help in doing so! Please consider backing us and spreading the word if you want to support a small marginalized team making a big game 🙏

Blanksword's Kickstarter landing page, showing almost 24k€ out of 48k€ being funded.

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Shamil made the most INCREDIBLE key art for Scrabdackle, it makes so happy every single time I look at it 😭😭😭

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Scrabdackle's new Act 1 trailer is out!! I'm SO excited about it, it was really fun to put together! You can check it out on the Steam page below - it's really finally looking like a real game ready to launch!! 😊 store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #indiegames #godotengine #indiedev #gamedev

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Scrabdackle on Steam

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 18/09/2025

Big news, fellow wizards 🧙 @jakefriend.bsky.social's Scrabdackle has charmed its way into the Six One Indie Showcase with a brand new trailer 📽️ Check out the magic and help spread the word, the adventure into the world of Scrabdackle is just beginning 🗺️ 🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

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⚔️ Blanksword ⚔️ @blanksword.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

It's hard to believe that we're already past 25% funding, it's been less than a day...! I've updated our Kickstarter's Q&A to address questions about platforms and added a new tier for those that want the OST, Artbook and Beta Access! Thank you all 💜 www.kickstarter.com/projects/283...

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BLANKSWORD

An Angelic Roguelike RPG

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · 10/09/2025

47 indies. 72 minutes. The Six One Indie Showcase returns September 18th via IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie's channels! • World premiere from ORIGAME DIGITAL • Lil Gator Game: In the Dark gameplay • Super Rare Originals, Blumhouse Games, and so much more! Save The Date: youtu.be/QncfsZr_fxQ?...

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 17/09/2025

🔮 Aspiring wizards! 🔮 @jakefriend.bsky.social is premiering a brand-new Scrabdackle trailer at the Six One Indie showcase tomorrow! Tune in on 18 September at 8:50 AM PT to learn more about the charming and whimsical world of Scrabdackle👇 🪄 youtu.be/QncfsZr_fxQ

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Six One Indie Showcase | September 18th, 2025

Join us on September 18th starting at 8:50AM PT / 11:50AM ET for the Six One Indie Showcase, featuring never-before-seen world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from 47 indie…

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Crafty Survivors: Wicked Winter OUT NOW @flannelbeargames.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The NEW demo version of Scaling Up is AVAILABLE NOW!! Time to get more out of your Snanch!! 🐍💚 Check it out on #Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3526350/... There's a lot of new content in comparison to the first demo! #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #TrailerTuesday

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⚔️ Blanksword ⚔️ @blanksword.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It's time to get your brain back. Mark your calendars for September 17th! ⚔️Try Blanksword's free Demo on Steam⚔ ⚔️Preorder the game on Kickstarter⚔️ 👇Official trailer below, links in comments👇

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Almost forgot to make a little "studio" card before launch! - hopefully this posts with sound? #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #GodotEngine

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2dchaos - WISHLIST NECHROMIA!!! @2dchaos.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

First demo gameplay! Thanks for all supporters! <3 Get this and more at ko-fi.com/2dchaos! #nechromia #gamedev #indiedev

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

This is just a test room I set up while debugging yesterday. It's not even in the game. But the VIBES... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #GodotEngine

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

HELLO! I haven't been promoting Scrabdackle much because I've had my head down in crunch mode - but it's in the Six One Indie showcase next week, Sept 18th, revealing the launch trailer for the first time! Pretty excited!! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #SixOneShowcase #GodotEngine

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

I'll try that again with a still image, I guess? (give us the gif powers bluesky making people) #indiedev

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

Giving Bluesky a test. Here's a puzzle mechanic I worked on the other day, for a mountaintop region! 🙂 (are hashtags a thing here? uh... #indiedev <-- there ya go)

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