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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RavenStar’s demo is also out on @itch.io! Without itch featuring the GameBoy Color version of RavenStar, I wouldn’t have started development on this full release, so I have them to thank for this game existing. Check it out here: joseph-egogarden.itch.io/ravenstar #indiegame | #itch.io

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RavenStar: Demo by Joseph-EGOGARDEN

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So thrilled to say that RavenStar will be featured in the phenomenal BIRDS OF PLAY event (with an exciting new update alongside it 👀) Hope to see you all there! #birdsofplay | #indiegame

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luke k. @lukekdev.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

One of the first locations you can explore in the world of Cinderline. Would you live in this place? #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #ps1 #gaming

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hanging out with the best playtester there is 😎🐱 Keep your eyes peeled for some RavenStar news coming soon! #indiegame | #gamedev

Me and my long-haired tortie playing my game, RavenStar, on a Steam Deck

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Sneezing flies plus breakable blocks makes for a rough combo! Been adding some fun new level mechanics to spice up RavenStar's world over this past week and things are going well. 😊 #screenshotsaturday | #indiedev | #indiegame

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Glad to see so many new people follow me here! Here’s a short bio for everyone new: I’m Joseph! 👋 I’m a game dev, coffee lover, and retro game fan. 🎮 I’m currently making RavenStar: A friend-making Metroidvania.🐦‍⬛🌟 Thanks for following! ☺️ Enjoy my best impression of a clickbait video thumbnail.

Me holding up the main character of my game, RavenStar, in the style of a clickbait YouTube video.

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Show support for a fellow bird game! Bad Magpie is super rad

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Playtiles @playtiles.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🚨 Only 1 WEEK left to vote in the Playtiles Season 2 Community Votes! Open PlaytilesOS, spend your votes on your favorite games & creators, and help reward the devs through the Community Revenue Pool. Who deserves the top spot? 👀

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Check out this fantastic bundle! You can support Games for Change AND pick up a whole host of wonderful games at the same time. 😎 My game White Iris is in here as well! Absolute win-win.

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Dang, poor Raven is really going through it. 😟 #indiedev | #indiegame

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MONSTER THEATER GAMES @monstertheater.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Happy International Owl Awareness Day! Are you aware of this 𝘼𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙊𝙬𝙡? You should be. 🦉⚔️ 🔗 s.team/a/2228490

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thanks for all of you who played and enjoyed Playtiles season 2! If you enjoyed the version of RavenStar Classic made for Season 2, give us a community vote! Thanks to everyone for their support :)

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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 27/07/2026

Well, it finally happened! After 9 years of Unity dominance, Godot was the most used game engine for GMTK Game Jam 2026 submissions. 🤖 Godot - 47% 🎮 Unity - 34% 🛠️GameMaker - 5% 🚀 Unreal Engine - 3% ✨ Other - 11%

Pie chart showing game engines used to create 10,511 GMTK Game Jam games in 2026. Godot has the largest slice with 47%. Then Unity with 34%. Other with 11%. Game Maker with 5%. And Unreal Engine with 3%.

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Playtiles @playtiles.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Season 2 Game #21: ⭐ RAVEN-STAR by @josephdev.bsky.social A wingless raven, cast out from his village, begins a journey through The Ravine to find the legendary Wishing Star. Use code "EGO" for a discount on Season 2 order 👉 get.playtil.es #handheld #indiedev #ios #android

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New desk reveal! 😎 it’s one of those motorized ones too that can turn from a sitting desk into a standing one. Now I can develop RavenStar on my feet!

Photo of a new desk that can go from sitting to standing.

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

An updated version of RAVEN-STAR Classic has appeared in the newest season of Playtiles! I’ve loved using my Playtile and playing all of these wonderful little games with it. If you want to grab one yourself, Use code SUPINO at checkout to support me directly!

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

These are so great, I can’t recommend Indiepocolypse enough as a way to find cool indie games

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Squidly @squidly.newgrounds.com · 08/07/2026

This day could use more bees 🐝 (check out Renaine on Steam!) #IndieDev #GameDev

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Andrew | BUY INDIEPOCALYPSE ➡️ BostonFIG @pizzapranks.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

An important part of any game diet, it's Indiepocalypse #78. -10 curated games for $15! -Zine! -Newly commissioned game by @gensuta.itch.io -Cover by @artzomb.bsky.social pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-78

cover for indiepocalypse 78 with a bunch of bugs as player characters

screenshot for Kissing Your Homies Goodnight 2 showing two people looking at each other

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luke k. @lukekdev.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

How Fixing this HUGE Problem Changed our game. #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #ps1 #gaming

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

White Iris, my old queer point-n-click horror game is half-off for itch.io's summer sale! Give it a play if you want a short and eerie play. joseph-egogarden.itch.io/white-iris

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White Iris by Joseph-EGOGARDEN

A short, surreal, point and click horror game about PTSD and visiting your estranged family.

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Started updating the title screen recently! Going for some ethereal yet cozy vibes. Not finished yet but getting somewhere neat ☺️ #indiegame | #gamedev

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Iron Bramble 🪻 @ironbramble.com · 01/07/2026

We're making a metroidvania with a focus on schmovement. Our less traditional upgrades are more expressive with a high skill ceiling and can be chained to make some beautiful flow. If you're interested, wishlist Iron Bramble on Steam! #indiedev #indiegame

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MONSTER THEATER GAMES @monstertheater.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

As an indie games publisher, we're often asked how we're integrating AI into our business. We're not. Please never ask us that again 🖤

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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 30/06/2026

For years we have been overwhelmed by the volume of code contributions we have to review, especially from new contributors. AI has made the problem much worse. That's why we are taking steps to reduce the burden on maintainers while still welcoming new contributors: godotengine.org/article/cont...

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Changes to our Contribution Policies – Godot Engine

Godot is growing fast, so here is how we are dealing with the huge increase in contributions.

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Starting messing with melting beads recently. I thought I’d start by making the player from RavenStar! There’s something so satisfying about seeing your pixel art take physical form.

The player character from RavenStar next to their melting bead counterpart.

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Comfy Cozy Gaming @comfycozygaming.com · 23/06/2026

This is a really great extension to add to your browser. You don't even have to open the pages now to see that it used Gen AI.

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Playtiles @playtiles.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Season 2 / Week #9 is live! Discover the new titles of our new 24-game bundle: 🗡️ Pokettohiro by #DMGStudio 🐧 Rise of the Penguins GB by @billwoowoo.bsky.social More info & gameplay in coming days! 👉 Season 2 is available now: get.playtil.es #indiedev #gbstudio #indiegame #gb #gbc #android #ios

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Godot always out here releasing the coolest updates 😎

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itch.io @itch.io · 16/06/2026

🌞 The Summer Sale is coming June 24th to July 6th! You can find a link on the top of your dashboard to create a sale!

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I am so happy to announce that a full, revamped version of my game RavenStar now has a Steam page! If you are a fan of: Metroidvania Exploration🔐 Charming Characters🧙‍♂️ And Resonate Narratives 📖 Then this might be worth a look! Check it out here!: store.steampowered.com/app/4414490/...

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RavenStar on Steam

RavenStar is a mini-metroidvania where making friends unlocks new abilities! Discover hidden secrets, traverse an interconnected world, and cultivate friendships with a charming cast of characters in ...

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Catris Games @catrisgames.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

While playtesting our game, we noticed that we didn't put any limit on how many sheeps can spawn resulting in whole island being Sheep Island. What do you think, should we keep it? #cozygames #indiegame #indiedev #steam #pixelart #gamedev

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RAWRLAB Games @rawrlabgames.com · 10/06/2026

We're actively looking to release a first #GodotEngine game on #NintendoSwitch2 If you're on to something interesting, or you know someone that might be interested, get in touch! hey )at( RAWRLAB.com

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I wonder whose game this is?…👀

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Best Indie Games @clemmygames.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

So there's this indie developer who is making a mini-metroidvania where you play as a raven born without wings, cast out of your village, and every new friend you make unlocks a new ability to get home. It's called RavenStar, do you want to play?

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Aura/Moom @moomanibe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

if I seem militant about AI it's because a lot of my friends are writers, concept artists, QA people, etc, and they are the ones who are currently having their careers obliterated by that shit. not speculatively. happening right now. I don't see a need to be soft towards ppl who shrug at that

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Eternal Skies TCG RPG @eternalskies.neocities.org · 08/06/2026

With Sega (my former beloved) now jumping on the AI slop train, I'm seeing people say well everyone usea AI now at least for code! No, they don't. And here are 3 starter packs of game devs who don't use ANY AI The slop is not inevitable go.bsky.app/6DRdowf go.bsky.app/AS5R4p7 go.bsky.app/7K7JDCJ

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Andrew | BUY INDIEPOCALYPSE ➡️ BostonFIG @pizzapranks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Indiepocalypse #77, the latest in the long running and deicated indie game curatorial effort is now out! -10 curated games for $15! -Zine! -Newly commissioned game by @cutegamesclub.itch.io -Cover by Minha Lee (whatisaminha.tumblr.com) pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-77

cover for indiepocalypse 77 a person being electrocuted, revealing their skeleton

screenshot from the game Teenage Cupid showing a crowd of people

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Hello, #PitchYaGame RavenStar is a mini-metroidvania where making friends unlocks new abilities! Discover hidden secrets, traverse an interconnected world, and cultivate friendships with a charming cast of characters to build your own found-family. Check it out!: youtu.be/iLfO93ak5O4?...

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RavenStar | Announcement Trailer

YouTube video by EGOGARDEN

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Best Indie Games @clemmygames.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🔴 LIVE NOW! GO GO GO youtu.be/X05GKCUGR90 ☀️ #BIGSummerShowcase

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TOWNSQUEER vol. 1 📅 May 29 ➡ June 15 @gamedev.lgbt · 29/05/2026

Hello world! Our games and zine bundle is live NOW! Featuring 28 queer creators and 39 items, including the zine: 28 games, 5 zines, 4 PDF games, 2 music albums. itch.io/b/3666/ @itch.io #itchio #ItchBundle #IndieGame #zine #IndieDev #GameDev

TOWNSQUEER, the itch.io bundle is live!
Get 30+ queer games, zines & more for $20!

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The Power of Pride Bundle 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @powerofpridebundle.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It's here! The Power of Pride Bundle 2026 is now live on Itchio! All in support of 284 queer creators and their 396 creations. View the bundle on Itchio here (until July 6): $60 Bundle: itch.io/b/3682/the-p... $10 Pay-What-You-Can: itch.io/b/3684/the-p... #PowerofPride2026

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