Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 30/09/2026If you're applying for a job in games, PLEASE don't show up at the studio uninvited and try to win favor. It's so tough out there, and I completely understand wanting to do anything you can to stand out. But this a surefire way to get yourself avoided. (this happened today) #gamedev 0121
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I've been desperately wishing / wanting to develop a massive mermaid first person rpg ala Bethesda-esque. Lemme live my Ariel life. 130
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Multiplayer slop Dungeon slop Cozy slop "Game Genre-I-don't-vibe-with" slop ... is pretty demeaning. Not a fan. #indiegame 294
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I wanna hear a karaoke mash up where Eileen and Valerie run off into the sunset together. 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026My 9 games. This list change day to day and it should be like 25 entries but these are some highlights. #My9Games 130
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Currently debuting my game Agebound at the Queer Game Festival in Cambridge! I love being surrounded by talent and passion (who are putting my booth to shame) #idlegame #gamedev #sologamedev 061
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 19/09/2026My roommate moved out and I miss her dog so I volunteered to watch him. He HATES getting his photo taken. #dog #pet 2162
Reposted by MarsMars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 15/09/2026My first game as a solo dev has a demo out now! store.steampowered.com/app/4512270/... #cozygames #indiegame #indiedev #steam #demo #majorupdatestore.steampowered.comAgebound on SteamA fast-paced farming idle game where each year lasts under a minute. Plant crops, automate production with workers, and advance through Ages to build a thriving, high-yield farm. 3166
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 15/09/2026My first game as a solo dev has a demo out now! store.steampowered.com/app/4512270/... #cozygames #indiegame #indiedev #steam #demo #majorupdatestore.steampowered.comAgebound on SteamA fast-paced farming idle game where each year lasts under a minute. Plant crops, automate production with workers, and advance through Ages to build a thriving, high-yield farm. 3166
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I've seen some discourse about the Focus, L of the ocarina remake, but... Dang, I am just so excited to explore a more 3d realized version of that world. The town videos are insane! 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I didn't realize he made an appearance on that show! I love a nice Gordon. He's a gem on MasterChef Junior. 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I've been watching Hell's Kitchen in reverse. Gordon Ramsay just keeps getting meaner, dang 271
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 31/08/20262 weeks to release, time to redo 15% of the game! #IdleGame #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 0103
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 24/08/2026At Logan. There are holograms that explicitly prohibit drone usage and signs advertising AI and polymarket and the lady next to me, unprompted, says: "We're fucked. Might as well have a good trip." 050
Reposted by MarsMars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 21/08/2026BIG UPDATE: My game Agebound, the idle game I've been working on for 6 months, has a steam link and trailer! Demo in October Nextfest, Releases in November! Game Link: store.steampowered.com/app/4512270/... Tags: #indiedev #pixelart #videogames #gamedev #IdleGame #sologamedev #majorupdate 1276
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 21/08/2026BIG UPDATE: My game Agebound, the idle game I've been working on for 6 months, has a steam link and trailer! Demo in October Nextfest, Releases in November! Game Link: store.steampowered.com/app/4512270/... Tags: #indiedev #pixelart #videogames #gamedev #IdleGame #sologamedev #majorupdate 1276
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Ahem... a few half baked game dev theories: 1) Figuring out where to place things is a really fun game mechanic and why building mechanics are very popular. 2) Progression pacing is when you introduce a new problem and you are rewarded by solving some of the old problems. #gamedev 040
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Was just about to like, but will comment for engagement instead. Almost ruined it! 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Time Game Update: The game premise: uh oh, stuck in a time loop. There's a window of time (shortened for effect) to explore before time resets. #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 0111
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Time Game Update: Time is frozen until you open the door. #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 072
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Oops all burnout! Turns out if your job and your hobbies are the same (#gamedev), you're gonna flame out. Excited to find a new outlet! Any suggestions are welcome. 130
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 25/07/2026TFW your incantation made of slant rhymes gets excommunicated from your coven 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Frantically boiling the box of Zatarains' Jambalaya, not impressing the MasterChef judges much 050
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Time Game Update: Playing around with the idea of a physical split between 'Time-Moves-Normally' and 'Frozen-In-Time'. Thoughts on this effect? Does it sell 'Everything on the right is stopped'? #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 081
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Hard relate! And I start having anxiety dreams where I get arrested. 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 30/06/2026By the way, this was on Fiverr and I've reported them, but it doesn't seem they can do much. 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 30/06/2026I recently paid ~$300 to an artist that delivered some pretty sub-par work so I posted about it to Reddit. Then... I got DM'd by the artist. And it is NOT who I paid. Yep... Man in the Middle Scammed. I feel so bad for the OG who was paid $20 and their work get TORCHED on reddit. #art #scam 340
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Idle Game Update: Game Done. Steam Capsule Remains. Still figuring out release plans. If you're streaming / youtuber, be in touch! (A much bigger marketing plan is coming soon) #IdleGame #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 182
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Idle Game Update: I added some variation for the crop particles and now they look more natural. Still evaluating it but it's kind of cool! I also added some icons for the buildings. The SOUNDS though... gotta figure out how to fix that. Sheesh. #IdleGame #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 092
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Thank you again for the suggestion I think things improved, yeah? 100
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Idle Game Update: New plane that will come and replant mid-year! Obviously this is a late game thing, but it's nice to fill your year up with more things to post-harvest. I'm still working out a capsule image. Art is hard. #IdleGame #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 2186
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I met these folks at PAX, class act and they have incredible VA talent. Fun demo as well, give it a try! 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Nightwater store.steampowered.com/app/3983860/store.steampowered.comNightwater on SteamForage, craft and automate to grow your factory, unlock new technologies and expand your island to discover new biomes. Progress through the ages from sticks and stones to the Bronze Age, the Industri... 100
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Nightwater store.steampowered.com/app/3983860/... So far, this is my fav of NextFest. It's beautiful and exactly the kind of idle crafter game I like to play: responsive, beautiful, balanced. I think it's missing a bit of a call to action or like... this is what I'm building for. Kind of aimless atmstore.steampowered.comNightwater on SteamForage, craft and automate to grow your factory, unlock new technologies and expand your island to discover new biomes. Progress through the ages from sticks and stones to the Bronze Age, the Industri... 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 16/06/2026About Fishing: store.steampowered.com/app/4362430 I think this is gonna be a love it or hate it, but it's giving me nostalgia for Shenmue and I'm so here for a mystery noir. Dialog's a bit weird and some things need to be explained better but I was having fun, feeling skilled by the end of it.store.steampowered.comAbout Fishing Demo on SteamCast your line into calm waters and feel the quiet pull beneath the surface. Each cast brings rewards, but some things you reel in were never meant to be found. 010
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Ghost Villa store.steampowered.com/app/4709700 Twas hoping for a 1st person tower defense but it's really an FPS. Was hoping for clever strategy to be your mainline defense and shooting to be a last measure, not the other way around. Still, pretty cute and might be fun with some FTUE and UX work.store.steampowered.comGhost Villa on SteamA round based FPS with tower defense, roguelike, and farming elements. Adapt to the four rapidly changing seasons, build up your farm during the day, by night you will fight endless hordes of ghosts t... 000
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Billion Egg Farm: store.steampowered.com/app/4690250 <3 factory games, love discovering new chickens as resource nodes. Graphics = Cute. However, combat felt unnecessary and tedious and the UX needs much polish. Also, Chicken Breeding doesn't need Chicken Humping.store.steampowered.comBillion Egg Farm Demo on SteamBillion Egg Farm is a first-person automation game where you put chickens to work laying eggs and build production lines for eggs, meat, and processed goods. 000
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Gonna make a thread with all my Steam NextFest impressions. Hit me up if you want me to play your game! 🧵 #nextfest #steamnextfest #indiegames #gamereview 692
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 15/06/2026POV you're trying to eat a breakfast sandwich but you live with a dog. 030
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Idle Game Update: I've reworked a lot of the UI to be in the sidebar and made the tooltips in the bottom left 'POP' more. I was going for less interrupting popups, but does this make it less usable? #IdleGame #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 0101
Mars @manaweaver.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Idle Game Update: I added hovering over crops to see what benefits they are currently getting from adjacent crops. I fear... it's not clear enough and this may need more rework. #IdleGame #gamedev #sologamedev #indiegamedev 0122