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kc 💀 play TRUE LOVE'S CURSE! @npckc.net · 03/05/2026

📢 CALLING ALL NONBINARY GAME DEVS! 📢 i'm helping run a steam sale event to showcase games made by nonbinary devs during the week of international nonbinary day! if you fit this description, fill out the form by may 18 👉 forms.gle/cx9AqFfPqzF9... please share & send to all your nb dev friends!!

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Nonbinary Coded Games Submission Form

This is a submission form for the Steam sale event, Nonbinary Coded Games, which will be happening from July 13 10:00 AM Pacific Time to July 20 10:00 AM Pacific Time. (July 14 is International Non-Bi...

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Outersloth @outersloth.com · 09/03/2026

💰THE OUTERSLOTH CONTRACT 💰 We just released the FULL contract and terms that all our games sign! We hope this challenges the status quo of what you see out there. In a nutshell: 💸 Pre-recoup 50/50 💸 Post-recoup 15/85 💸 Terms after 7 years www.innersloth.com/the-outerslo...

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The Outersloth Contract | Innersloth - Creators of Among Us and The Henry Stickmin Collection!

Hello!

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North Shore - Ravine Studios @ravinestudios.ca · 15/01/2026

❄️⛸️❄️It was amazing to show the first peek of the game to people at @mivsmagfest.bsky.social ❄️⛸️❄️

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Ben Hart @pavlovforgoths.com · 09/01/2026

the discourse on what jobs are acceptable to replace with generative AI reveals a lot about what we think of other people's jobs

recently my friend's comics professor told her that it's acceptable to use gen AI for script-writing but not for art, since a machine can't generate meaningful artistic work. meanwhile, my sister's screenwriting professor said that they can use gen AI for concept art and visualization, but that it won't be able to generate a script that's any good. and at my job, it seems like each department says that AI can be useful in every field except the one that they know best.

It's only ever the jobs we're unfamiliar with that we assume can be replaced with automation. The more attuned we are with certain processes, crafts, and occupations, the more we realize that gen AI will never be able to provide a suitable replacement. The case for its existence lies on our ignorance of the work and skill required to do everything we don't.

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Linsey Raymaekers @linseyray.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Alright, here it is: I collected ~100 #GameDev starter packs and put them all on one Notion page! ✨ They're categorized by: 🍃 Location 🍃 Discipline 🍃 Game Genre 🍃 & more! It also includes tips / labellers / block lists that I've stumbled on. I hope this helps you settle in & reconnect! 😊 👉 LINK

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Dora B @heyitsdora.com · 16/12/2025

Going into 2026, a reminder for everyone who's fallen off the creative wagon, game dev, writing, art, music, whatever, no matter how long:

A post by c.a.t.y.a.y that reads, "I wonder what my art could've been if I didn't quit". Iggy responds, "I wonder what it will be if you start again"

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 09/12/2025

🔴 LIVE: #WholesomeSnack2025 starts now! Tune in for world premiere game announcements, surprise releases, and much much more! youtu.be/kYwGSLM8lsQ

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Tiny Roar Games @tinyroargames.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We just premiered the announcement trailer for Verdant at the @wholesomegames.com Wholesome Snack showcase! 🥳🌱🎮 🦌 Single-player survival in the overgrown ruins of the 80s 🌿 Give and take life with your unique powers 🫀 Listen to your body, not a HUD #Verdant #indiedev #gamedev

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Phil Bothun @phil.70percentcomplete.com · 19/11/2025

This #wishlistwednesday, I’m highlighting three eco games! If you like cozy games, city-builders, or factory automation games, this week’s list has something for you! Check out @cozy-impact.bsky.social , @lifebelow.net , and Plan B from @gaddygames.bsky.social www.70percentcomplete.com/ww-001/

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Here are 3 eco-games to add to your wishlist

Three games you may not have heard of that are wishlist material!

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🌳 Muri: Wildwoods - a cozy cleaning adventure @speldosagames.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

My game is for POWERWASH SIMULATOR FANS, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM! My game is for POWERWASH SIMULATOR FANS, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM! My game is for POWERWASH SIMULATOR FANS, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM! My game is for POWERWASH SIMULATOR FANS, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM! #IndieDev #IndieGames

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Jonas Pfeiffer 🌿 @polygonas.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

HEART DRIVE is a fast spin on the cozy fishing game genre! #pitchyagame Catch giant fish from the top of your car, upgrade your equipment and help three friends uncover the mystery of an ancient machine god 🚗🎣 Wishlist ❤️ -> store.steampowered.com/app/4026760/... #gamedev #indiegame

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Chaos Theory Games @chaostheorygames.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Hey #PitchYaGame! We're making a game for fans of Wall-E, Treasure Planet and Studio Ghibli. Rusthaven is an adventure-management game about second chances. Join a collective of lost robots restoring a polluted planet. Build a new home out of a rusty old Skyship using re-purposed scrap.

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The Regreening | Wishlist Now! @cozy-impact.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The Regreening is a cozy simulation game about restoring nature in a soilpunk fairytale 🌾 🌱grow plants to create living ecosystems 🦉become friends with ancient spirits 🛠️make your own upcycling hub 🤗and hug ALL the animals! Follow us so you don't miss the demo! Thank you #PitchYaGame <3

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christina 死神 @chhopsky.tv · 31/10/2025

You left. Now they're dead. Immersive sim narrative first person cleaner AMBROSIA SKY is coming out NEXT WEEK! "beautiful, intimate, and deeply affecting" - @ign.com "equal parts System Shock and Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com Steam & Epic, November 10, 9am EST. Links below!

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André Cardoso @andremc.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Recently had the opportunity to build 3 demos to demonstrate the power of game feel!

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Proud to announce Deviant Legal’s Game Developer’s Guide to Publishing Agreements: a free resource for developers wanting to learn about publishing deals. Publicly accessible, without requiring to provide your data: deviantlegal.com/guide/game-d...

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Saftladen Indie Games Collective 🍊 @saftladen.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

As we all know the game industry is going through very turbulent times, unfortunately this has also affected several members of our collective. The silver lining is that one of the largest rooms in our coworking space in Berlin will be available from September 1st. More info in thread...

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Bertine van Hövell 🛝 Gamescom @baroness.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

GAME, the German game industry trade association, released this *damn* good statement on the unjust NSFW game takedowns www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

The artistic freedom of game developers is fundamental to games as a cultural medium. Any restrictions improsed by payment service providers or games platforms must not exceed the legal limits.
In Germany, thanks in part to the USK, clear, binding and established rules apply that must be adhered to. Furthermore, creative forms of expressions or certain themes in games, such as diversity, must not be targeted by individual interests or campaigns from particularly vocal groups, as is currently observed on Steam or itch.io. The terms and conditions of global payment service providers such as Visa, Mastercard, or Paypal must not conflict with European values such as freedom of expression or artistic freedom.
We therefore call on the companies involved to design their rules and offerings in a manner that ensures complicance with applicable laws and prevents overblocking.

Signed,
Felix Falk,
Managing Director of GAME

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Derek Lieu - Game Trailer Editor @derek-lieu.com · 15/07/2025

Great analysis from Chris Zukowski on why you don't need a big following to market your indie game (or for it to sell well).

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Can you market a game with zero following? – How To Market A Game

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Eline Muijres 🐇 @elinemuijres.com · 15/05/2025

EU citizens, please take 30 seconds to sign the European Citizens' Initiative to ban conversion therapy (torture against LGBTQ+ people). Only 1 day left to meet the criteria of 1 million signatures. eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public

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European Citizens' Initiative

Give your support !

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Tomas Sala @falconeerdev.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

I do see and practice an alternative routes to survival for #indidevs 1. Micro-scale. 2. Foster a returning audience. 3. Through building a franchise that can exploit bundled sales, brand recognition etc. 4. Stick to your franchise,re-use, recycle and expand so you can: 5. Punch above your weight.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 28/04/2025

📺 Wholesome Direct will premiere Sat, June 7 ⏰ 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET ✨ A vibrant lineup of artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant games from developers of all sizes from around the world!

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Mooneye Studios @mooneyestudios.com · 10/04/2025

❄️ A new journey begins! ❄️ We’ve been keeping this one under wraps for *checks calendar* 5 YEARS! But it’s finally time to reveal IKUMA: The Frozen Compass Join Sam & his sled dog Ellie as they brave the Arctic’s cold... and uncover something far more sinister. ❤️ Wishlist: bit.ly/_IKUMA

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Dani @nostalgiatree.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Hi #PortfolioDay , pixelated ruins here

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Ale @alepresser.com · 31/03/2025

"to democratize art is not every person having a cute drawing made in seconds, to democratize art is every person having time and health to learn and make art if they chose to, and mainly to have the means to think and relate introspectively with art."

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Linsey Raymaekers @linseyray.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

I’ve been pretty quiet on here lately but I'm happy to say that my game is coming along quite nicely! I made good progress on some of the groundwork the past months - will be sharing WIPs real soon ✨ including some Houdini tooling as well... 😊🧡 (spoiler: APEX!)

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Jordan Magnuson @jordanmagnuson.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Do you make weird, artsy, short-form videogames? Or know someone who does? Check out this new zine project I've been working on (intended to kind of bridge poetry/academia/art world/indie games) - and consider submitting a game for the first issue! www.gamepoems.org

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Game Poems Magazine

Game Poems is an online literary magazine dedicated to exploring the artistic and poetic potential of short-form videogames. The videogame poem is a concept that challenges traditional boundaries betw...

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Justin Oaksford @justinoaksford.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Spirit Crossing, the game I've been AD'ing at Spry Fox since 2019 just got announced! A prosocial MMO where you connect with others to build and maintain a community while helping wayward Spirits in need; I've been very lucky to work with this team on this game youtu.be/RNGs3tLPaF0?...

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Spirit Crossing | Official Game Announcement | Netflix

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 13/03/2025

I have shared this story, this thread, before - but I think given the state of the world, it's worth telling once again. Maybe it can help, especially if like me, you make art, and you wonder what the use of all of it is right now.

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 12/03/2025

I'm half-Egyptian, a country with an infamous history of randomly disappearing political dissidents, artists, and influencers into infamous black sites and prisons, and I am telling you right now that what is happening in the US feels horrifyingly familiar. You should not go if you can avoid it.

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Jenny | Kimchica 🌻🔜 Twitchcon @kimchica.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Wanderstop is out now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox! 🍵✨ When I joined @ivyroadgames.bsky.social, I knew immediately they were making something truly special! I'm so proud of everyone on the team, count myself lucky to be working with them, and can't believe the day is finally here!

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 10/03/2025

📢 App Version 1.99 is rolling out now (1/5) With every update, we’re aiming to make the Internet less toxic, more fun, and more in your control. • 3 minute videos! • A separate request inbox for DMs from unknown users • Mute accounts more quickly

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

One thing I'd highly recommend as a micro-indie dev is to foster a support group around you.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 06/03/2025

Wholesome Direct will return this June! A full-length showcase packed with exclusive footage and announcements from uplifting, emotionally resonant indie games ❤️ Both games and guest hosts can submit using the same form until March 20 ⬇️

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Max Nichols @maxnichols.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I'm not sure which of you need to hear this, but: If you push yourself to your limits and burn out for a company, you are trading years of your future productivity for minor gains in the present. Burning out will _fuck you up_, it's like brain fog or depression, and it takes years to recover

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WINGS @wingsfund.me · 03/03/2025

Mark your calendars and get your popcorn ready! 📅🍿 Our friends at @dames4games.org and @womenledgames.com are also hosting showcases in celebration of amazing women and gender marginalized developers who make AMAZING games! 💜

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Chris Wade @luckshotgames.com · 22/10/2024

1 like = 1 thing I learned spending 5 years on a game about a frog.

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SteamDB @steamdb.info · 24/02/2025

Players have been asking for the ability to filter out games made with Gen AI. We've added an automatic tag on SteamDB based on the AI gen content disclosures on the store pages.

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[Steam] Players are requesting to be able to filter out games with GenAI

300+ comments on that topic and it seems almost everyone agrees. Will see if Steam adds the options, but I would appreciate it both as a dev and a player!

SteamDB screenshot of the AI tag page:

This tag identifies games where developers have disclosed the use of generative artificial intelligence anywhere in their product or marketing. SteamDB applies this tag automatically when the specific AI generative content disclosure statement appears on a game's Steam store page. It applies regardless of whether AI was used in the game itself or just for marketing assets. Games receive this tag based solely on the presence of Steam's required disclosure text.

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proc_gen @procgen.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Coming across this article reminded me that the biggest thing I want people to understand about procedural generation is that it doesn't replace designer intent. Procgen allows you to package designer intent. www.creativebloq.com/3d/video-gam...

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I just learned how Wheel World's massive landscapes were made possible, and it's impressive

Indie game devs can build huge worlds in Houdini.

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🌳 Muri: Wildwoods - a cozy cleaning adventure @speldosagames.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

We're making a cozy cleaning game where you play as a small fish-mouse using a powerwasher to clean up nature 🌿💚 #ScreenshotSaturday

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Everything Procedural Conference @everythingproc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Everything Procedural Conference is back! Join us from 22-25 April 2025 for a variety of lectures, talks, demonstrations and masterclasses in procedural content generation for games. Get your tickets here: everythingprocedural.com #EPC2025 #everythingproc #ProcGen #Houdini #UnrealEngine5 #GameDev

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SideFX Houdini @sidefx.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Mardini 2025 prompts have been announced! Get 2 free months of #Houdini Indie to use for this daily challenge....we are so excited to see what you create! www.sidefx.com/community-mai... #mardini2025

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Eka | Dosa Divas @ekanaut.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I've learned (and I am still learning) how to run a game studio for the last seven years doing both creative and biz. Here's a list of guidelines that work for us and might be useful for others that were lessons I've incorporated with our experience and guidance from others. 🧵

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brysonmcbee | 💾SOTS🐚🎧 @brysonmcbee.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

#godot experimenting a bit with the aesthetic, paper craft/origami is a fun way to liven up a relatively #lowpoly model #gamedev #indiedev

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THE ROOF | Seaward - Demo out now! @theroofinteractive.com · 12/02/2025

⭐ Big news everyone! ⭐ 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3430280/... Seaward has a Steam page! 🎉 Be sure to wishlist ☑️ 🗺️ cozy exploration, no timers ⛵ ship building 🤸 fun characters 🌱 renewable energies

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Seaward is a cozy exploration game where you build a ship to discover a flooded world. Find resources and power your ship with renewable energies. Meet unique characters and help them out to build a w...

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Linsey Raymaekers @linseyray.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Looking once again into switching to Godot for my current project, for no reason whatsoever...

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