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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The #GDoC Steam event is here, and Switchboard is 30% off! Following a week of excellent talks and presentations, @gdocexpo.com now presents a catalogue of amazing games by developers all over the world. Watch, play and buy now! store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexp... #indiegame #indiedev

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Switchboard is joining an array of fantastic games featured at #GDoC Expo 2026! @gdocexpo.com is worldwide online conference, with 4 days of speakers, panels and more. Celebrate creativity & culture in games, and make industry connections! All are welcome. #indiegame #gamedev ti.to/GDoCExpo/202...

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thanks for tuning in, new followers! Let me introduce you to Switchboard, out now on Steam and Itch - a desk PUZZLE GAME, featuring more than 20 voice actors in a BRANCHING MYSTERY AUDIO-DRAMA. Check it out, or watch and learn why the game is for you! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/Switchboard/

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Partially late news (but hope is not lost!), my audiodrama The Curse of Greed is being broadcast on BBC Upload this coming week! Part one was aired on Thursday, alongside an interview with myself. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Tune in 6-8PM next Thursday for part two! #radio #radioplay #audiodrama

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My game SWITCHBOARD is built for all kinds of players. Full subtitling, readability and clarity are at the forefront of its design! Share the next 48 seconds with me as I explain, and play now! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... #accessiblegaming #indiegame #accessibility #indiedev #gamedev

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

jqhy.itch.io/switchboard What is SWITCHBOARD's approach to worldbuilding? Get a peek at the development & research behind every aspect of this game's style. Try the game now on your favourite platform, and enjoy the view! #indiegame #indiedev #history #vintage @itch.io tinyurl.com/switchboardg...

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What can SWITCHBOARD offer you, specifically? If your faves are mentioned here, consider buying now while the discount lasts! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... #indiegame #indiedev #history #discoelysium #papersplease #notforbroadcast

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Switchboard is 20% off for the next TEN DAYS! tinyurl.com/switchboardg... I published Switchboard almost exactly 1 year after I began my research and design. I had been prototyping small ideas as practice during a personally difficult time; this project was the triumphant bookend. Enjoy! #indiegame

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House on the Bailey @houseonthebailey.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Behind the Hydra's Eyes is still on sale, so you can try our comedy office sim for only $3.19! Also consider rating us on steam, as reaching ten reviews will allow us to have a score tag, which makes a big difference. store.steampowered.com/app/3554030/... #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #godot

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#audiodrama and #radioplay fans! The Curse of Greed, my original audio drama, is now out on Bandcamp. A neat historical sci-fi story set in the Age of Sail. If you enjoyed the writing and performances of Switchboard, you may hear some familiar voices... jonathanyeap.bandcamp.com/track/the-cu...

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The Curse Of Greed, by Jonathan Yeap

track by Jonathan Yeap

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A42 Games @a42games.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

A 🧵 about how Google Play removed our game and how we have spent the last 10 days banging our heads against an (most likely) AI support bot trying to defend our game. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #ゲーム制作 #ゲーム開発 #インディーゲーム

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House on the Bailey @houseonthebailey.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Behind the Hydra's Eyes is 20% off 🥳 So if you want to play the premier* comedy office sim about corporate greenwashing and email mashing, then you're in luck! Go check it out on Steam *probably, who knows store.steampowered.com/app/3554030/... #indiegame #pixelart #godot #officesim #indiedev

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Save 20% on Behind the Hydra's Eyes on Steam

Welcome to Forward Green, Dave, we hope you're excited. Project Lagoon Breeze is a great opportunity to make connections, oversee construction, and manage community relations on an international scale...

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House on the Bailey @houseonthebailey.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We're also on sale on @itch.io, if you would prefer to own the game there! You can check out our new itch page while you're at it (which has some teasers for what we're currently working on 👀). houseonthebailey.itch.io/behind-the-h... #indiedev #indiegame #godot #pixelart #officesim #itch

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Behind the Hydra's Eyes by HouseOnTheBailey

Comedy office sim about greenwashing.

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

@itch.io Summer Sale has SWITCHBOARD at 20% off right now! My 1950s Puzzle Thriller with 20+ voice actors and a mysterious branching narrative. Enjoy precisely-designed historical visuals and audio, tactile and satisying call-connecting gameplay and more! #indiegame itch.io/s/194104/summer-sale-2026

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Switchboard | Summer Sale 2026 by JQHY

A sale by JQHY, 20% off Switchboard

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

#steamsummersale is underway - grab SWITCHBOARD, my 1950s puzzle game with a branching audio-drama narrative, at its lowest price ever! 20+ voice actors, a tactile switchboard interface and many mysteries to listen out for... #indiegame store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/...

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

"Wheel You Survive?" - a gameshow auto-battler from @houseonthebailey.bsky.social and I, built in 1 week for the @juniperdev.bsky.social Very Serious Game Jam. Take a peek at the SPECTACULAR art by @onperambulation.bsky.social. Play online below! houseonthebailey.itch.io/wheel-you-survive #indiegame

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Adam @onperambulation.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Working on something 👀 #indiedev #godot

A straight talking tech entrepreneur. Blazer, shirt, tie, glasses, confident smile. His name badge reads "tim" and another badge reads "I love my wife".

A thin, weary looking janitor, smiley face rosette clipped to one side of his overalls and a mysterious red stain on the other. Bearded, greying, hair swept back, drooping eyes.

A jester, or perhaps a clown, her face clasped in her hands. Bright yellows and pinks and reds in her makeup contrast grey skin, her eyes inhumanely large and hopeful.

A large mascot costume: a hawk, or perhaps an eagle. Black feathers and bright orange beak and huge eyes. Some sort of sports jersey is worn over the top, on which rests two large pearl necklaces. The eyes of the person in the costume can be seen staring out of the birds mouth, solemnly.

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Tom Waters - Shallow Thinking Games @shallowthinking.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It's the end of the month and it'd be nice to round it out with a few more sales if you fancy some nice commercial-use textures for your projects! Rivets n Rust evokes 90s base maps, Downtown Dystopia's a bit more modern urban. shallowthinking.itch.io #gamedev #indiedev #lowpoly #texturepack #noai

Textures from the Downtown Dystopia texture pack in use in a simple loading bay environment.

Textures from the Rivets n Rust pack in use in a rugged-looking retro base environment.

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slashie101 🐈‍⬛ indie enthusiast 🩵 free 🇵🇸 @slashie101.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Hi everyone! We're taking on the role of phone operator, a job I haven't thought about in a long time! Looking forward to trying out this underappreciated indie puzzle game from @jqhy.bsky.social! Thanks for the key #ad live now on twitch! twitch.tv/slashie101

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

FANTASTIC is a neat little #ttrpg out now, for free. Easy rules for Players and GMs, suitable for beginners and quick to try! Also two free supplements, "The Crypt of the Cursed Legion" Adventure and the fantasy setting of Utherun. All support appreciated! #indie #game jqhy.itch.io/fantastic-tt...

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Fantastic - TTRPG by JQHY

Approachable Fantasy TTRPG rules for all ages

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Switchboard is OUT NOW on Steam and itch.io! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... jqhy.itch.io/switchboard A fast-paced puzzler wrapped in postwar mystery, brought to life by more than 20 voice actors. Original music & art, and many endings. Answer the call, Operator! #gamedev #indiegame #release

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Tomorrow, SWITCHBOARD finally comes to call! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... A Papers Please-like with - a tactile switchboard interface; - a branching, human-voice-acted story; - carefully researched 1950s visuals. #indiegame fans, lovers of #history and #audiodrama, grab this game tomorrow!

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Adam @onperambulation.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Just two days now! Go and wishlist!! An indie game with an original soundtrack, full cast of VAs, and a branching Papers Please inspired story! #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #unitydev

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Adam @onperambulation.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I need to talk about this more! It's an indie game where you play as a switchboard operator. It has a cast of talented VAs, an original soundtrack, a branching story, and loads of hidden depth. (And I helped write some of it! 😉) store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Switchboard on Steam

1952, Empire Grand. Inhabit the frantic life of a telephone exchange operator in this thrilling voice-acted historical puzzle game. Connect calls, consult the directories and listen closely to earn yo...

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

If you have 20 seconds to spare, take a look at the latest trailer for Switchboard - featuring more new original music. And slightly tighter editing by me imo! #indiegame #indiedev #trailer #gaming #audiodrama #gamedev

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

#audiodrama is a huge part of Switchboard, with more than an hour of FULLY VOICE-ACTED cutscenes, by a talented (human) cast. Here's a short preview - watch to the end for an example of an in-game decision! Play the demo on #steam here: tinyurl.com/switchboardsteam #indiegame #voiceacting #indiedev

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House on the Bailey @houseonthebailey.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

A letter. A Masquerade. A body. To Celebrate the End of History is a point n' click death game—solve puzzles, sniff out a murderer, try to escape alive. A short ode to Clue and Zero Escape. Free to play in browser! houseonthebailey.itch.io/end-of-histo... #indiegame #indiedev #pixelart

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If you want to take your switchboard experience into the next decade, you should grab Cold Calling now! Cold-war era, with a comedy twist. Looks like a very entertaining time!

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I am very grateful to have Switchboard appear on Exhibit:Play's latest curated list! My fellow developers clearly agree that the switchboard is a great vehicle for mystery-filled interactive narratives. Please check out the Exhibit:Play page, they've got more excellent hyper-specific lineups!

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Exhibit:Play @exhibitplay.com · 24/03/2026

New Exhibit:Play Curation 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 Curated by @farfama.bsky.social Narrative focused games about switchboard operators. Connect calls in these games that explore history, community, and power through the lens of a telephone operator.

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Switchboard Operator Narratives

Narrative focused games about switchboard operators: historical visual novels and mysery sims set in telephone exchanges from Chinatown, the Cold War White House, and rural post-war towns. Eavesdrop, ...

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

"pay no attention to the millions of creators behind the curtain!"

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

1000 wishlists for Switchboard! I quietly punched the air when I saw this. The other 999 were just as important, but seeing 4 digits has a shine to it. 1000 people noticing, playing our demo, and taking the time to click. Thank you all! #indiedev #indiegame store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/...

A wishlist counter for the game Switchboard, showing 1000 total wishlists on Steam.

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

My upcoming game Switchboard is set in 1952, in a town whose worker's union holds the line in a period of rapid industrialisation. In preparation for our first ever showcase(!), I went exploring charity shops for decor. I was amazed to find this print of a piece by L S Lowry. #indiegame #history 1/?

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

jqhy.itch.io/reclamation Do you play TTRPGs? Do you like sci-fi, cyberpunk, inner turmoil? If yes, you'll enjoy Reclamation, a game that pits you against a stubborn hunter with luck on their side. This free little 2-page game is available to download now. #ttrpg #rpg #cyberpunk #tabletop #scifi

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Reclamation TTRPG by JQHY

Dystopian sci-fi TTRPG about evading deconstruction.

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The #nextfest Demo for Switchboard (wishlist now!) is actively bugfixed whenever any issues are reported. While most users have had a stable experience, several updates have been made since release. The latest changes are here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/393... #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

1952, Empire Grand. Introducing Switchboard for #nextfest, beginning today! A historical puzzle thriller with voice-acting, tactile controls and period-style illustration. Try the demo now! #gamedev #demo #history #steam #indiegame #games #puzzle

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House on the Bailey @houseonthebailey.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🚨 Our demo is now live! If you've been yearning for a satirical pixel game about being an office project manager with the unfortunate debuff of being British, then...that's odd. But boy have we got the game for you! Play and let us know what you think -> tinyurl.com/BtHEdemo #nextfest #indiegame

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

1952, Empire Grand. The DEMO for Switchboard is now live on Steam and itch, your first invitation to experience this game and its story. Try it early, and wishlist before Next Fest! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... jqhy.itch.io/switchboard #indiegames #indiedev #game #demo #gaming #gamedev

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

THE DEMO for Switchboard is now available: jqhy.itch.io/switchboard - and #indiegame, I need YOUR help! This is a critical moment for playtesting - the experience seems stable, but I need you to try and break it. Give your feedback on the page's forum, or contact me here! #gamedev #indiedev #demo

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Switchboard DEMO by JQHY

Historical puzzle thriller

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Illustrations are a key medium for worldbuilding in Switchboard, my game set in the 1950s. My choices of typography and layout were referenced from tons of historical material, from the Internet Archive and elsewhere. store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #history

An extract from a 1950s newspaper, showing a variety of boldly-illustrated advertisements for food and businesses.

a section of illustration from the game Switchboard, depicting a sewing machine advertisement within a phone directory.

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Milo Official @ammoburger.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

This is my debut indie game 'Milo'. A free demo is available on Steam. Wishlist today and join the Discord to be part of development. I’m excited to share five major features in the full release. #SteamDemo #IndieGame #ZombieShooter

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... Switchboard grew from a simple prototype. The idea felt strong - I wanted to build it out, but into what? My work on tech demos and my experience with audio drama finally encountered an opportunity to intersect. Wishlist now! #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Here's the trailer for my upcoming game Switchboard - a postwar drama with voice acting and original music. Look forward to illustration, tactile controls and a tough choices. Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... #indiegame #indiedev #game #gaming #wishlist #historical #simulation

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

It is 1952 in Empire Grand. Switchboard, my upcoming alt-history puzzle game, illuminated with voice acting, original music and illustrated literature, now has a Steam page. Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/... #indiegame #indiedev #gaming #gamedev #newgame #demo #wishlist

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Switchboard on Steam

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

1952, Empire Grand. In SWITCHBOARD you'll take the frantic role of a telephone operator striving to unite her family. Tactile controls, rich visuals and voice-acting will weave a dramatic tale of military intrigue. Follow for updates, and listen in on jqhy.itch.io #indiedev #indiegame #PitchYaGame

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House on the Bailey @houseonthebailey.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Behind the Hydra's Eyes is a narrative game and office management sim. Manage your team, oversee construction, placate your boss. But something eerie is going on... Dare you find out what? Wishlist now. store.steampowered.com/app/3554030/... #PitchYaGame #indiegame #pixelart #videogame #indiedev

The protagonist, Dave, stands by his desk in an office. The carpet is ugly, the walls grey, and the sky clear and blue outside this prison. Oh well. The office has a small kitchen area complete with kettle and coffee machine, a handful of other desks, two colleagues, and some posters on the wall near to a giant clock.

A grumpy looking boss stares at you, unsmilingly, from behind a desk. Behind him is a large company poster, a calendar, and a framed picture of his dog with brass nameplate. There's some paper, a pen, and a company-branded mug on the desk. The back of the protagonist's head is visible, facing him. There's a large window behind the boss, the tops of some buildings visible. One one is a strange looking billboard, containing a demonic head and the words "consume, consume, consume".

A computer terminal, showing a simple layout of emails. The one on screen seems to be a PR-sounding response brushing off a legal complaint. A drab office with an ugly carpet is visible behind the monitor.

The protagonist stands in the middle of a small studio apartment. It's dark outside, and a small digital wristwatch face at the bottom left hand side of the screen announces that it's 10:08pm. The apartment contains a tiny kitchen area, a desk with a computer and some old mugs on, a slightly messy bed with pink duvet, and some shelves with various objects on.

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Jonathan @jqhy.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I love shared vehicles in games. What a platinum-grade concept. So much fun! - Moment to moment communication and co-op - Asymmetric co-op (steering + something else) - Steering-based hilarity Hoping Helldivers 2 adds more multivehicles. And I plan to put them in a project soon. #indiedev #gamedev

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