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Kyle Banks

@kylewbanks.com
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Makes games, occasional YouTuber, BAFTA Breakthrough 2025. Farewell North available on Steam, Switch, Xbox and PS5 👇♥️ farewell-north.com/links

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SomeAwesome @someawesome.com · 8h
Restore color to a beautiful Scottish archipelago in this emotional, atmospheric adventure from @kylewbanks.com 🐕 Play as a loyal border collie and save 60% for the next 30 hours! 🌊 #FarewellNorth #IndieGames #CozyGames
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Save 60% on Farewell North on Steam
Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wild...
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 25/09/2026
Enjoying some time away to explore Japan after TGS, but the fact Donut Panic is still at 100% positive reviews is blowing my mind and I can't wait to get into the final stretch of development! Huge thanks to anyone who's played, streamed or reviewed the demo, it means a lot ❤️
Screenshot of the Donut Panic demo on Steam showing fifty 100% positive reviews
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 17/09/2026
First day of TGS! Come make some donuts and grab some free goodies 🍩
Photo of the Donut Panic booth at Tokyo Game Show
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Paul Warren @paulwarren.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Please look forward to my performance in this wholesome bakery simulator
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 09/09/2026
Having a blast watching folks play the demo! If you've enjoyed yourself, leaving a review helps a ton ♥️
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 08/09/2026
The Donut Panic demo is out now on Steam!🔥 - Master your pâtissier skills and keep customers happy - Run for your panic room when the hallucinations start - Survive each night or remain stuck in the loop forever - Uncover the secrets behind your hauntings to influence how your story ends
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Kate Ashwin! ⭐ @katedrawscomics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
yooo I did the key art and some in-game art for this game! it's literally the only one of these games that's ever spooked me while playing it! check it out on steam! store.steampowered.com/app/4400230/...
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DONUT PANIC Demo on Steam
Order up! DONUT PANIC is an anomaly horror game with a cooking sim twist. Take customer orders. Prepare and serve up delicious donuts. But when the hallucinations appear, run for your life. Your panic...
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 08/09/2026
The Donut Panic demo is out now on Steam!🔥 - Master your pâtissier skills and keep customers happy - Run for your panic room when the hallucinations start - Survive each night or remain stuck in the loop forever - Uncover the secrets behind your hauntings to influence how your story ends
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Folklore Games @folkloregames.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
It’s a new week, and we’re back with fresh DevTalk clips featuring @kylewbanks.com, the mind behind Farewell North! ✨ #GameDev #IndieGame #GameDevs #IndieDevCommunity #Gaming #FarewellNorth #DevInterview
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Folklore Games @folkloregames.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🎙️ Next on Devtalk! In just one hour, we’ll be joined by @kylewbanks.com, the developer behind the emotional indie game Farewell North! 🌊🐕 Come hang out, ask questions, and be part of the conversation! www.twitch.tv/folkloregames #IndieGame #GameDesign #GamedevCommunity #NarrativeGames
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Folklore Games @folkloregames.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Next week on Devtalk! 🎙️ Our guest is @kylewbanks.com, developer of the magnificent Farewell North! Stay tuned, you won’t want to miss this one 👀
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naomimiller.bsky.social @naomimiller.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
So thrilled to be part of this! It's going to be special. I play Jane Dougan (and someone secret 👀👀👀) Get it wishlisted! store.steampowered.com/app/3910750/...
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Kate Ashwin! ⭐ @katedrawscomics.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
heyyy guess what, I have some art in this game! please enjoy this perfectly normal and completely sane game about making totally regular donuts :)
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Sarah Ford 🐍🎨🖥️ SleepyTime Holiday @angeloslh.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Diabolical pun
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 12/03/2026
Announcing DONUT PANIC, anomaly horror with a cooking sim twist! 🍩 - Master your pâtissier skills to keep customers happy - Run for your panic room when the hallucinations start - Unlock new recipes and accessorize your panic room - Explore the diner to uncover the secrets behind your hauntings
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Hannah Hebblethwaite | Voice Actor 🎙️ @scottishhannah.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
✨ Role Announcement! ✨ If you were watching the Future Games Show live from GDC, you might have seen an interesting wee donut game from @kylewbanks.com 👀 I'll be voicing Morag in Donut Panic! An anomaly spotter horror crossed with a cooking sim!🍩 #voiceactor #voiceacting #indiegames
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
I playtested DONUT PANIC and it scared the shit out of me. Go wishlist it! 🙌🏻
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-IZMA- @izmaus.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
I was recently reached out to by the awesome @kylewbanks.com to create a bit of artwork for his newly announced game Donut Panic. Check out the trailer below www.youtube.com/watch?v=8huu...
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 12/03/2026
Announcing DONUT PANIC, anomaly horror with a cooking sim twist! 🍩 - Master your pâtissier skills to keep customers happy - Run for your panic room when the hallucinations start - Unlock new recipes and accessorize your panic room - Explore the diner to uncover the secrets behind your hauntings
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Hannah Hebblethwaite | Voice Actor 🎙️ @scottishhannah.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
⭐ Testimonial Tuesday! ⭐ I had a fabulous time working with @kylewbanks.com on Farewell North so I was thrilled when he appeared in my inbox wanting me for his new game😍 It's a different vibe but an awesome concept and I'm excited to see more updates🎮 #voiceactor #voiceacting #indiegames #gamedev
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 06/02/2026
I get my news from a reliable source 🪵
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a woman wearing red glasses is holding a piece of wood and asking do you understand
Alt: The 'log lady' from Twin Peaks, holding a wooden log and asking "do you understand?"
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Crabby Sam @goawayimcrabby.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Agent Cooper #fanart #TwinPeaks #pixelart
Agent Cooper gives you a damn fine thumbs up!
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 04/02/2026
Sooo close! Just one more review until Farewell North is 'Overwhelmingly Positive.'
Screenshot of Farewell North on Steam showing 499 reviews at 95% positive.
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Claudio Tulio @claudiotulio.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
slow exploration
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Frank Cifaldi @frankcifaldi.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I've had a promotional VHS for the test animation that became Batman: The Animated Series for a long time, I bought it on eBay in like...1999? The version they put as a bonus on the DVD said they lost the audio but uh, here it is. You're welcome Bruce Timm.
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Giada Zavarise @cheerfulgoth.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Small, free act you can do to bring some good in this world: add positive reviews to ALL you Steam games, especially the small indies. You don't need to write anything smart, just "game good" is enough. Every positive steam review tips the algorithm and helps your fav artists get more sales
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 18/01/2026
I just had a great couple of days down in London meeting the fellow BAFTA Breakthroughs. Back home now and excited to get back to work with some fresh inspiration!
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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
👁️ WARNING 👁️ Despite attempts at strict containment by Heartblade Interactive and censorship by ratings agencies and media outlets - a public demo version of the banned 1995 CD-ROM ‘Forbidden Solitaire’ is being leaked to the public this Friday on Steam. #horrorgame #indiedev #steam
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Grey @greyy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Once again, another #PortfolioDay post. Hey, I'm Grey and i'm a 3D animator in Vancouver with a love for animating dynamic stuff. Here's a highlight reel of some of my work!
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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Earth Must Die🌍💀launches January 27 on Steam! - Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social - 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon - Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 14/01/2026
Annual reminder that you can just leave a one word Steam review and make an indie developer's day.
A positive Steam review from MoistMelon that just says "Dog"
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Nick Carver @nickcarver.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Hey #PortfolioDay I do concepts, assets, art direction and real-time look dev for games &animation.
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 14/01/2026
Annual reminder that you can just leave a one word Steam review and make an indie developer's day.
A positive Steam review from MoistMelon that just says "Dog"
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choo @choodraws.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
hello #portfolioday
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IndieCade @indiecade.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Congratulations for our Performance Award Nominees! 🎭 @grundislav.games @sushibengame.bsky.social @ferrymanvr.bsky.social Find out more -https://www.indiecade.com/festival-2025/games/ 🏆 #IndieCade #AwardsCeremony THIS Saturday, January 17th on Steam and YouTube at 11:00 am PST/2:00 pm EST
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Manchae @manchae.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
People don't realize how much you help indie creators when you mention an indie game you like to someone else!
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 11/01/2026
I've been looking forward to checking out Cronos but after an hour or so I'm just... not feeling it. Does it pick up?
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 10/01/2026
Done, but I just can't imagine any world where Discord is still a friendly platform over the next few years, especially with the IPO looming
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Pierrec @wednesdays-game.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
By the way this IGF Excellence in Narrative nominated writer (twice!) is still looking for work in 2026 👋
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Anna Hollinrake 🌤️ @annahollinrake.com · 09/01/2026
crescent county will never use AI 💜 a game by humans, for humans
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Joram Wolters @joramwolters.com · 09/01/2026
putting a big fat green flag next to Hooded Horse in my publishers shortlist
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Tom Francis @pentadact.com · 08/01/2026
I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice: www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1... I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
A timeline visually representing the advice from my post, emphasising how dramatically and reliably having more time, with a testable build, converts to your game being better and your studio being safer.
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 06/01/2026
I open sourced this little Unity tool a few years ago to declare dependencies and improve performance of resolving references (no more GetComponent*), which was very important for smooth world streaming. Glad to see it still gets hundreds of downloads every month. Neat! github.com/KyleBanks/sc...
Snippet of code showing how dependencies are defined using this tool, rather than using standard GetComponent* calls in Unity. This tool provides Scene, Self, Child, Parent and Anywhere tags which will automatically resolve references and serialize them in the editor, so at runtime there's no need to search for references in Awake, which can cause significant frame rate hiccups when world streaming.
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Harry 💬 @halisavakis.com · 20/12/2025
Not to toot my own bugle, but besides the addictive and awesome gameplay, the fixed camera of Pinkeep allows for some really cool tech art wizardry for some visuals that haven't been shown too much yet 👀
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Chris Wade @luckshotgames.com · 08/01/2026
Meet Hop! He's a little frog in a big world, which you can explore on January 12th. Coming to Steam, Switch, and PS5! #indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
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hunter (comms open!) @hrpixelart.com · 08/01/2026
Boy, I tell ya. #pixelart
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 07/01/2026
Very video game door on this train. Yellow means I go through, right?
A very yellow metal door on a train, with grungy black textures reminiscent of Resident Evil
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I made a free web tool to create gradients along svg paths ✨ With it, you can create masks to animate fancy curves in your games instead of doing it by hand 🐰 qaqelol.itch.io/svg-gradient #Godot #GameDev #Silksong #HollowKnight #SVG
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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 06/01/2026
I open sourced this little Unity tool a few years ago to declare dependencies and improve performance of resolving references (no more GetComponent*), which was very important for smooth world streaming. Glad to see it still gets hundreds of downloads every month. Neat! github.com/KyleBanks/sc...
Snippet of code showing how dependencies are defined using this tool, rather than using standard GetComponent* calls in Unity. This tool provides Scene, Self, Child, Parent and Anywhere tags which will automatically resolve references and serialize them in the editor, so at runtime there's no need to search for references in Awake, which can cause significant frame rate hiccups when world streaming.
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