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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 6h

Big congrats to you Luke!! More than deserved. Hope to see that number keep climbing!🎉

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

Genuinely an instant preorder. Congrats!🎉

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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

joseph-egogarden.itch.io

RavenStar: Demo by Joseph-EGOGARDEN

Available for Windows

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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 · 09/09/2026

It’s so frustrating. I’m lucky that most of my workflow happens to use programs that didn’t implement AI features. The ones that do have them, however, are now so much worse to use. Hope you guys get the chance to switch soon!

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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 · 05/09/2026

So glad to be part of such an awesome dev community. Thank you for making the starter pack and adding me to it! Thrilled to see so many other devs in here who deny AI any space into their process.

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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 · 03/09/2026

That stuff really is the worst, especially when it’s totally unexpected and comes out of nowhere 😭

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Anytime! So glad I was able to contribute :)

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Oh, this is STUNNING! The art looks amazing and I love getting to see a bit of the behind the scenes. Love this as a style

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Looks amazing! Instant wishlist

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This is exactly the kind of joy handheld systems were meant for 🔥

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The heat waves in the background are next level! Looks so good!

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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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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Same! Even better, the less you use AI, the easier it gets to make games in general since you’re learning and actually developing those skills yourself. Funny what happens when you rely on yourself and not a hallucinating brain-melter.

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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 · 19/08/2026

Same here! Absolutely love their stuff. On the years I have some extra cash I try to get their Advent Calander too. So much good coffee in there!

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

Oh, GREAT choice! Onyx knows what’s up

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

My uncle used to have pet possums when I was growing up! They are such sweet little friends. That’s not at all a recommendation to keep her lol, but I’m so glad that you all are treating her with the kindness and respect she deserves :)

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This is so real. I’ve been feeling the same this week. It’s hard when you’ve got a lot of other stuff going on too. Always good to remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Take care of yourself!

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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 · 16/08/2026

Looks fantastic! Been awesome to see your progress on it. Can’t wait to give it a play!

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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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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This is so real! The worst part is when you’re stuck in a “must finished game” mood smack dab in the middle of development when you’re still so far off lol

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Love the look! Theme variants are a game changer for sure

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Would love to join if you’ve still got space!

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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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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Yes it is! It’s like a prequel movie. Maybe they’ll have it there next time you go lol

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Oof that is tough 😭 hopefully you can grab season 2 and Fire Walk With Me from them sometime!

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

That’s sick! I’m more of a physical games collector than a dvd collector, but I think it’s always important to get the media that you really care about physically, and that show is certainly one of them. You never know when a show is just never going to come back to steaming again lol

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ok but those last three are amazing to have on disk! Twin Peaks especially is such a classic we have that one on DVD too.

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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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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

GBStudio is very easy and intuitive, and there’s a surprisingly amount you can do with it! The community has also made a lot of cool resources and plugins that make it even easier to make cool stuff Sometimes it’s hard to deal with Gameboy limitations, but they lead to some creative results too!

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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 · 16/07/2026

Not a better time for this! I’ve always wanted a better way of physically showcasing some of my PC games All that’s left is to put together some custom boxes 👀

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EGOGARDEN @josephdev.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

As someone who is also programing their platformer protagonist in a granular state kind-of style it is ABSOLUTELY ideal. Excited to see everything you’ll be able to do in Jumper! It’s looking great so far

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