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@joystickventures.bsky.social
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Indie Game Publisher 🕹️ Empowering indie studios to push game design limits 🎮 Follow us on Steam 💥 store.steampowered.com/developer/jo…

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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
We’re at #gamescom! Come play our lineup of VERY GOOD GAMES 🔥 StarVaders, WILD Tactics, Trailblazers: Into the March, Dark Cards of Candlewood, Enter the Chronosphere and Runeomicon in Hall 10.2 Booth E043g
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Jen Vaughn, Storyteller at Large @thejenya.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
A rare @adrien-art.bsky.social’s sighting, the artist and art director of Trailblazers: Into the March! Come find us at Gamescom at the @joystickventures.bsky.social booth right by all the food trucks. @strangers-dev.bsky.social
Image of Adrien in a yellow sweatshirt and Jen in a spiderweb shirt in front of the Trailblazers setup
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Star⭐Vaders - OUT NOW! @starvaders-game.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
SO... STAR★VADERS in on DISCOUNT for the SUMMER SALE with a BRAND NEW UPDATE 👀 Update 1.1 includes: 🏖️ Beach Pack (5 new cards, 3 artifacts, 1 surprise) 🛠️ Sandbox mode 🤖 10 new pilot-specific artifacts store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/...
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Save 10% on StarVaders on Steam
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the fut...
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Play the new Runeomicon Beta LIVE on @itch.io only!
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Have you played the demo yet? @candlewoodgame.bsky.social by @lunoland.com
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itch.io @itch.io · 23/06/2025
Dark Cards of Candlewood: Card battler with the soul of a JRPG ⚔️ joystickventures.itch.io/candlewood by @joystickventures.bsky.social
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Luno @lunoland.com · 03/06/2025
it has arrived 👀 #gamedev #pixelart #trailertuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEeb...
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Dark Cards of Candlewood - Official Announcement Trailer | The MIX Summer Showcase 2025
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Dark Cards of Candlewood is the latest addition to our lineup. After a shipwreck leaves you stranded and cardless, fight to rebuild your collection and save a town on the brink of eternal night. From @lunoland.com & friends. youtu.be/GI0UAfylZ8s
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Dark Cards of Candlewood - Announcement Trailer
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Axolotl 🚀 @pengonauts.com · 09/05/2025
Huge shoutout to @joystickventures.bsky.social, our investor / publisher. I remember in our first meeting the fund manager asked "How much do you need to make the best version of the game?" They really believed in the early vision of our new studio with no track record - and it's paying off!
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Nate "Naetoid" Hermanson @naetoid.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
When we moved a few months back, I was all in on classics like Monster Train and Slay the Spire to destress. StarVaders is like you took those two games, mushed 'em up with chess, and painted it mecha. I'm obsessed. Read: bit.ly/VGG-StarVaders @joystickventures.bsky.social @pengonauts.com
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REVIEW: I never want to stop playing StarVaders
StarVaders burns bright and is no flash in the pan. I can't stay away from it and neither should you.
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Star⭐Vaders - OUT NOW! @starvaders-game.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Holy shit!!! @northernlion.bsky.social is streaming our game now on Twitch!😱😱
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Northernlion - Twitch
smoking on the stuff that makes your clouds look like tall ships | !prime
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localthunk @localthunk.com · 29/04/2025
I TOLD YALL THIS GAME WOULD SLAP
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Star⭐Vaders - OUT NOW! @starvaders-game.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
We got @jorbs.bsky.social playing StarVaders on Twitch right now! Go watch 💣 www.twitch.tv/jorbs
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#sponsored look at !starvaders
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Star⭐Vaders - OUT NOW! @starvaders-game.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Watch Aliensrock take on the brutal Post-Apocalypse challenge mode 🔥 will he make it??? www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pDq...
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I've Been Hyped for This Game for A YEAR! - StarVaders
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metacritic @metacritic.com · 29/04/2025
StarVaders [PC - 89] www.metacritic.com/game/starvad... "A near-flawless title, with an utterly fantastic gameplay loop, art direction and variety." - GameGrin
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
StarVaders IS OUT 💥 and the devs over at @starvaders-game.bsky.social are live now with @secondwindgroup.com to talk about the game! #indiedev #deckbuilder #roguelite #indiegame www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS_P...
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Piloting Mechs and Building Decks in StarVaders w/ Nick, Marty, and Devs
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Jesse Guarascia @jesseguarascia.com · 30/04/2025
Nobody ask me for anything I'm unavailable for the next 24 hours
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Star⭐Vaders - OUT NOW! @starvaders-game.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
StarVaders is AVAILABLE NOW!🚨 🤖3 distinct Mech classes with 10 unique pilots to choose from 💥400+ cards, artifacts and upgrades 🎯Ascending Difficulties, daily runs and challenge modes
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Retro Pixel Press @retropixelpress.com · 28/03/2025
🗞️ El roguelike Táctico StarVaders llegará el 30 de abril a PC. / @joystickventures.bsky.social @starvaders-game.bsky.social 📄La fusión definitiva entre construcción de mazos y combate táctico por cuadrículas. 🌏Un juego de cartas en el que pilotas un mecha para proteger el futuro de la humanidad.
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Dinamita Pop @dinamitapop.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
🎮 Tras estar en desarrollo por más de tres años, el deckbuilder con elementos tácticos y de roguelike @starvaders-game.bsky.social ya tiene fecha de estreno oficial. @joystickventures.bsky.social #Videojuegos #Noticias Lee mi nota aquí. 👇
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Conoce “StarVaders”, un innovador roguelike de temática espacial que llegará a Steam a finales de abril
Tras estar en desarrollo por más de tres años, “StarVaders” finalmente verá la luz con una propuesta que fusiona la construcción de mazos con el combate táctico por cuadrículas.
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Punto De Respawn @puntoderespawn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
🆕 NOVEDADES 📰 StarVaders llega a Steam: un deckbuilder táctico con combate de mechas y alienígenas #Videojuegos l #indiegames l #StarVaders l @joystickventures.bsky.social 🔍 ¡Descubre todos los detalles! 👇 puntoderespawn.com/noticias/sta...
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StarVaders hace su debut en Steam
StarVaders, un juego de construcción de mazos táctico que combina la estrategia de las cartas con el combate de mechas.
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SUGOI 🔜 Awesome Console Showcase @sugoigames.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
SUGOI Showcase is coming THIS THURSDAY!!!! 34 terribly amazing games and exclusive announcements are waiting for ya in a 1-hour showcase 💢 Set a reminder! 🗓️ Thursday, March 27th ⏰ 6:00 PM UTC / 7:00 PM CET / 1:00 PM ET www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cud7...
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💢 SUGOI Showcase 2025 | Official Livestream
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Mitchell @gamingmitch1990.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Here's my #NintendoSwitch #indiegame highlight for today! 🎮👍🏼 Game - Lost in Play Developer - Happy Juice Games Publisher - @joystickventures.bsky.social Release date - August 10, 2022
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Andrea Alvarez @andreaalvarez.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
I'm so ready to show everyone what the whole team at @joystickventures.bsky.social and @sugoigames.bsky.social have been working on! We have some amazing titles that deserve all the recognition they can get 🧡 Tune in this thursday at 6:00 PM UTC #gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedev
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SUGOI 🔜 Awesome Console Showcase @sugoigames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
After TGAGWCAGA’s success, we’re turning up the heat 👀 Introducing our next showcase... S-video Ultra-64 Gameboy Object Icon Showcase 2025, aka SUGOI 2025 💥 Got an indie game that’s unlike anything the world has seen? Submissions are now open! Submissions End: Feb 20th ▼ forms.gle/zWMrLfbbPihU...
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SUGOI 2025 | Game Submission Form
S-video Ultra-64 Gameboy Object Icon Showcase 2025, or, as we like to call it, SUGOI 2025 is the showcase for indie games that are… well, sugoi. We’re here to lift up indie games that defy expectations and challenge the norm, that are terribly amazing. What is SUGOI? SUGOI 2025 is a digital showcase that aims to explore what happens when games go off the rails. It aims to showcase indie games that take what we know and twist it into something new, exciting or just plain odd. If your game does something like that, it could be a perfect fit for the showcase. Your game must: Be terribly amazing, or just so sugoi it defies logic and expectations. Be available or planned to be released on PC, though we’re open to console availability too. Be either in development with a release window in the next 12 months, or recently launched (within the last 4 months). Bring something new to the table, whether that’s through gameplay, theme, art style, or just sheer weirdness. Additional Requirements To participate, you’ll need to submit a trailer for the showcase, but video content will only be required later for games that receive a confirmation email. Your game shouldn't use any sort of generative AI. Keep it human 🖖 Event Details Submission Deadline: February 20th, 2025 Participation Cofirmation: February 24th, 2025 Event Date: March 27th, 2025 A Steam Event Page is planned for this showcase. Please submit one form per game you wish to enter. Contact For any questions, reach out to us at contact@sugoimedia.com
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SUGOI 🔜 Awesome Console Showcase @sugoigames.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
WHAT. A. SHOWCASE.
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🔵 TGAGWCAGA 2024 - Official Livestream
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
LET'S GOOooOooo! @tgagwcaga.bsky.social
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
If you're not watching TGAGWCAGA, do you even like games?
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ANTONBLAST💥 @summitsphere.com · 21/11/2024
All systems check- ready for blast off. ANTONBLAST launches onto Steam and Nintendo Switch on December 3rd. 💥
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Carls493 @carls493.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I'd like to thank @summitsphere.bsky.social and @joystickventures.bsky.social for permitting me early access to this Wario Land/Crash Bandicoot hybrid game for a playthrough and coverage! This is my *4TH* indie game of this matter, as well as one that I backed in Kickstarter! Playlist below:
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Stride PR @stridepr.com · 04/12/2024
VICE proclaims "a new generational hit" in their impressions of ANTONBLAST, the fast-paced explosive action platformer by @summitsphere.bsky.social and @joystickventures.bsky.social, celebrating this week's launch on PC via Steam! #GamesPR 👹🔨🍾 www.vice.com/en/article/a...
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'Antonblast' Is a Blast to the Senses in the Greatest Way Possible (Review)
Dynamite Anton stuns in 'Antonblast', blending the lines between difficulty and nostalgia in a new platforming legend.
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Have you seen @runeomicon.bsky.social? Check it out store.steampowered.com/app/3160570/...
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Runeomicon on Steam
Cast runes to summon the goddess of death, unleash eldritch horrors to fend off villagers, and wield dark magic in this unique tower defense. Balance your power between summoning and fortifying as wav...
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Enter the Chronosphere @effortstar.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Yeah he's probably taken care of 👋🐻👍 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! @chickenpolice.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Into the HIVE! has been quite controversial - especially that ending 😱 -, but it's good to see that the general reception has been fantastic! 🫡🐔 It's all we need to keep pushing us forward "To the Wilderness and beyond!" #chickenpolice
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ANTONBLAST💥 @summitsphere.com · 26/11/2024
ANTONBLAST is now a week away. Isn’t it just unbelievable? Whacky? Perplexing even? I’ll see you on the other side… 💥
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SUGOI 🔜 Awesome Console Showcase @sugoigames.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
We are now accepting self-nominations for TGAGWCAGA🏆 Are you an indie studio with an upcoming game or update but can't afford to attend a major showcase? Nominate yourself for ours and receive a custom award! Submissions close: December 2nd Enter: forms.gle/7FXwkecYK7hm... #NotTheGameAwards
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The Game Awards for Games Who Can't Afford the Game Awards 2024
Do you have an upcoming game or update that you would like to showcase? Are you an indie studio that can't afford to showcase your game at the major events? Then we have an event for you! The TGAGWC...
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Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! @chickenpolice.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
We are incredibly proud of the amazing cast of Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! Proud to present the one and only @dougcockle.bsky.social as Mick, head of the Golden Fang Clan! It was an honor! 🫡🐔 #chickenpolice #intothehive #indiegame #indiedev #voiceactor #voiceacting
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Enter the Chronosphere @effortstar.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
despite all my bear I am still just a bear who's a bear #gamedev #roguelike #wishlistwednesday
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Mandragora @mandragoragame.com · 20/11/2024
🎉 Mandragora is coming on April 17, 2025 - and you can preorder it on Steam and Epic Games Store now! 🎉 Secure your spot today to get exclusive rewards & the chance to dive into the game before release! 🖥️ 👉 Steam: bit.ly/4eBpME6 👉 Epic Games Store: bit.ly/3CAsPPC
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Star⭐Vaders - OUT NOW! @starvaders-game.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
This might give you an idea💥💥💥
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ANTONBLAST💥 @summitsphere.com · 21/11/2024
12 expansive levels to explore in 12 days… ANTONBLAST doesn’t mess around. 💣💥
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
bomb bomb bomb
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Do you like great games? If so, boy do I have some things to show you. Here's all the games we've published so far 👇🏽
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Do you like great games? If so, boy do I have some things to show you. Here's all the games we've published so far 👇🏽
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Star⭐Vaders - OUT NOW! @starvaders-game.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
A month since Oct Next Fest and we were delighted with the coverage we received. It was great hearing all the feedback on our demo! Special thanks to @localthunk.bsky.social who gave our game and Ballionaire by @newobject.bsky.social a shout out! And a huge thanks to GamesRadar for the write up!
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Balatro creator recommends trying 2 "special games" this Steam Next Fest – and both are roguelikes on par with the poker-themed hit
Ballionaire and StarVaders had me hooked in much the same way
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ANTONBLAST💥 @summitsphere.com · 12/11/2024
That’s right. You’ve asked, here’s your answer. ANTONBLAST will get a physical release in 2025. And the good folks at Fangamer are distributing… you’re gonna want in on this! 💥
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ANTONBLAST💥 @summitsphere.com · 03/11/2024
ONE MONTH LEFT TO ANTONBLAST 🗣️💥
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Star⭐Vaders - OUT NOW! @starvaders-game.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
Hey everyone! We're creating StarVaders - A tactical deckbuilding roguelike where you pilot a mech to fend off alien invaders👽 💥240+ different cards to create huge combos! 🤖Unlock mechs and pilots with unique loeadouts! 🔁Endless Re-playability You can check out our demo below👇
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Enter the Chronosphere @effortstar.bsky.social · 02/11/2024
🟠 Enter the Chronosphere 🟠 is a turn-based tactics roguelike where you infiltrate planet-eating spheres and fight aliens from different time periods (so you'll be using shotguns, scimitars and sci-fi lasers depending on what biome you're in) #PitchYaGame #indiegame #gamedev
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Joystick Ventures @joystickventures.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Ever seen chickens solve crime? If you love point-and-click games and dark, gritty, detective noir vibes, this game is for you. Ready to crack the case? Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! is out now on Steam.
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