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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We’re honoured to play a part in yesterday’s inaugural Conference 4 Art Games c4art.games presented by CFAT here in our hometown of Halifax. It was an amazing day of artists talks on process, tools, collaboration, experimentation and more. So nice to have a focus on the art and creative in games ❤️

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We are looking for community partnerships and sponsors to support C4 Art Games as well as CFAT’s ongoing games programming including education, production and exhibition of games and other interactive media works.

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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Conference For Art Games yesterday was awesome! So happy to have an art games event like this now in Nova Scotia. Thank you to all the presenters, to CFAT for organizing and to @maxinfernogames.bsky.social for sponsoring! The exhibit is still happening till Oct 9, check it out! c4art.games

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Lucian V. Ghost @lucianvghost.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Been playing A Little To The Left by @maxinfernogames.bsky.social to de-stress recently, and this set of panels of this lovely, if somewhat mischievous kitty can't help but remind me of Ulriikka from @annikcomics.bsky.social's webcomic, The Witch Door. You should check them both out!

A screenshot from the video game "A Little To The Left" of five drawn Polaroids depicting a cat in various stages of pushing objects off of high surfaces.

A sketched panel from the comic "The Witch Door" depicting a cat being picked up and held. The cat is calm and excited.

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Paul Hammond, but better @paulghammond.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Here's a poster I designed/illustrated for this year's Sappyfest in Sackville, New Brunswick. Lots of fun little critters getting sappy, making music, having fun! A variation of this will be available as a limited edition screen print as well at the festival.

A poster for a music festival called Sappyfest, in Sackville New Brunswick. The poster is framed by a wiggly yellow arch shape, with 3D lettering in an arc spelling SAPPYFEST at the top. The poster is illustrated in bright yellow, pink, and green, on a cream background. It features a grouping of illustrated flowers with faces, with leaves reaching all over the page, and populated by small critters who are making music, celebrating and enjoying the summer sun. The dates of the festival are July 31 - August 2, 2026. The lineup of the artists includes: Sofia Alarcon, Jordan Beulieu, Bibi Club, Bon Enfant, Misha Bower, Boyhood, Jennifer Castle, Brighde Chaimbeul, C. Ruth & the Mango Street, DJ Mommy & User 9, Green Eyes Witch Hands, Steve Haley, Whess Harman, HRT, Jane Inc., Joyfultalk, Kxng Wooz, Lucky Line Dancing, Andrew Maize, New Chance, Eliza Niemi, Annie France Noel, North Barn Theatre, The Orchids, Piss, Potions, Ribbon Skirt, Sam Salmon & the Grand Manan Bandits, Sappy Mail, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Freddy Hyun Smith, Status/Non-Status, Teagan Stewart & Jacob Puffer, Stone Bonnet Choir, Surprise Pink, Swamp Magic, Zamani

An illustrated detail of the poster featuring a frog on a bicycle with a bullhorn, and a little flag on its bike that says "OKAY", a pink chickadee waving it's wings, a mouse with a hat and mailbag that says SAPPY MAIL delivering a letter, a roly-poly bug, a caterpillar and a daisy with small beady eyes.

An illustrated detail of the poster featuring a sweet little frog playing a pink guitar on a leaf, a yellow fuzzy caterpillar, two daisies with beady little eyes, two shrews cheers-ing with canned beverages, a snail, and a ladybug.

An illustrated detail of the poster featuring a small white mouse playing a pink drum on a leaf, and three little mushrooms.

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Make-A-Wish International @makeawishintl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It's time for Cosy Up for Wishes and we are happy to start sharing our amazing games in this year's bundle! Thank you to @MaxInfernoGames & @WeAreSecretMode for bringing A Little to the Left to our event. Tune in June 19th - 21st! tiltify.com/make-a-wish-intl/cosy-u…

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The OST on vinyl is currently 38% off over on @iam8bit.com! This is last call, stock is low and we need to clear the last copies out of the warehouse.

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Momento ✨ @playmomento.com · 01/06/2026

It should come as no surprise that the team is a fan of A Little to the Left by @maxinfernogames.bsky.social, so we're delighted to include this familiar cat portrait—gently askew, of course.

Now featured in Momento....A Little to the Left! Featuring a cat portrait slightly askew

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Comfy Cozy Gaming @comfycozygaming.com · 25/05/2026

There are a ton of cozy games on sale until June 7th, so grab them while you can! youtu.be/CU0we8GuALA

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Cozy games on sale right now until June 7th! 🎉 | Indie games, Steam

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

We attended XP Summit Toronto this week, not to promote anything (we’re still quietly working away on something new 🤗), but to connect with Canadian devs and creators who are making amazing things. What a joy to share stories with so many talented people! TY to everyone who took the time with us ❤️

Daniel (left), Lukas (center), and Annie (right) of Max Inferno Studio, standing in front of a poster for XP Game Summit Toronto. Artwork by Adam Volker of Soft Rains.

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Secret Mode - Chained Together 2v2 Race OUT NOW! @wearesecretmode.com · 14/01/2026

The cat's out of the bag! 🐱 A Little to the Left is joining PlayStation Plus!

Sort, stack, and organize household objects into just the right spot in A Little to the Left, a tidy puzzle game with a mischievous cat who likes to shake things up! Which way should the clock hands point? How to arrange the eggs? Who put so many stickers on this fruit? Come enjoy a calming world in an observational puzzle game with surprises around every corner. Featuring charming illustrations and surprising scenarios, A Little to the Left is satisfying and curious with over 100 delightful puzzles to discover. And keep your eye out for that mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos!

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Michael Cripe @mikecripe.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Rollens and I have entered the unpacking phase of our move. @maxinfernogames.bsky.social’s A Little to the Left soundtrack has us *locked in.*

The A Little to the Left vinyl sits on a table while the record plays lovely tunes in the background.

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

We recently expanded our tiny team of 3, to 9 people! That may still be small but it’s a BIG deal to us! We're excited to keep making fun games and have a better work/life balance with help from our talented team, and by moving to a 4-day work week. Excited to show you what we're working on next!

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Mike Arnone @freakingcoolindies.com · 06/11/2025

Buzzing right now. Just wrapped recording with @maxinfernogames.bsky.social talking about their incredible cozy hit, 'A Little to the Left.' Lukas, Annie - you both are absolute rock stars! Episode will be releasing on Tuesday!

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween to all, and to all a ghoul night! Here’s a tormented pumpkin fam for your good luck. 🎃 Plus bonus Jack-o-melon (tell him you like his hat) ✨🍉🍌

A jack-o-lantern family, with one large pumpkin and 3 little ones, all with worried looks on their faces.

A watermelon carved as a jack-o-lantern, with a banana peel hat.

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

In the spirit of spooky day, we made some dev playthrus of the Halloween-themed "Trick-or-Tidy" puzzles in A Little to the Left! We talk about our love of the season, biggest fears (solicitors 🫣), and showoff fav costumes! Plus a very scary jack-o-melon cameo 🍉 🦇 www.youtube.com/shorts/5vpgr... 💀

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Dev Playthrough - A Little to the Left - Halloween Levels - Bats

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

What an honour it is to have A Little to the Left offered alongside the impeccable @unpackinggame.com by our friends at @witchbeam.com.au! We've put together this bundle so you can move on in and test your organization skills in one tidy package!

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

It was so fun to attend the Video Game Arts Appreciate Night at the @agotoronto.bsky.social this past weekend! It was so great to get to talk with ALTTL fans, amazing Canadian devs, arts supporters and those who are video game curious. TY to @jimmunroe.net and Nathan Huisman for inviting us!

Jim Munroe introduces A Little to the Left to a crowd at the AGO, with the junk drawer puzzle visible on a TV screen

Annie and Lukas smile for the photo in front of the Art Gallery of Ontario facade

Players enjoying the storage boxes sorting puzzle in A Little to the Left amongst a crowd at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Lukas and Annie posing for a photo in front of the Video Game Arts Appreciation Night sign

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Umm, ALTTL somehow just hit a new all-time high for concurrent players some 3ish years after launch?! We don't know what's going on... 🥸

Screenshot of SteamDB data showing record concurrent player count for A Little to the Left

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Mike Arnone @freakingcoolindies.com · 07/09/2025

SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: A Little to the Left 🧩 Derek's pick for cozy marketing done right: ✨ Authentic filming ✨ Perfect "eye trace" ✨ Seamless cursor flow ✨ Invisible detail mastery

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A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for…

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Mike Arnone @freakingcoolindies.com · 05/09/2025

@derek-lieu.com's "eye trace" revelation: Cozy games often have better visual flow than action games 👀 Invisible improvements keep viewers engaged without them realising why. Watch A Little To The Left's trailer. Notice the flow. Get more insights: freakingcoolindies.com/subscribe

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Is This Seat Taken? @potipoti.studio · 18/08/2025

🧩✨Do you like to keep everything super tidy? We have the perfect bundle for you! Is This Seat Taken? + A Little to the Left! @maxinfernogames.bsky.social Grab it now on Steam⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

We had the fortune of chatting over breakfast about our fav puzzle games with the wonderful PapaPupp and Pokie during their holiday to our hometown! PapaPupp has shared his love of ALTTL from the very start, and gifted us this beautiful gem from his collection! ✨💎✨ www.tiktok.com/@papapupp

Selfie of Lukas and Annie (creators of A Little to the Left) with popular streamers PapaPupp and Pokie, with the city of Halifax seen in the background

Annie holding and looking at an amethyst rock gifted by popular streamer PapaPupp, in front of three A Little to the Left posters and a display of video game trinkets

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

This is one of the 3 new levels included in the newly released Packed Update for A Little to the Left! Find a spot for that mint, those old worn toothbrushes, or all-season glow-in-the-dark vampire teeth! Perfect time to tidy up, ALTTL is -50% in the Steam Summer Sale (on all other platforms too).

Screenshot of Bathroom drawer level from puzzle video game A Little to the Left. Drawer is open, with a tray that features space for a medley of objects that are scattered about, such as nail polish bottles, a rubber ducky, toothbrushes, razors, scissors, amongst other items.

Screenshot of Bathroom drawer level from puzzle video game A Little to the Left, fully solved. Drawer is open with a medley of objects neatly organized inside it, such as nail polish bottles, a rubber ducky, toothbrushes, razors, scissors, amongst other items.

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Derek Lieu - Game Trailer Editor @derek-lieu.com · 26/06/2025

The Max Inferno devs make their own trailers and they're all such a delight. The sound design in the intro to this shows great attention to the little details 😘👌🏼

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The Packed Update is OUT NOW everywhere! We're a little melancholic to release this last update for A Little to the Left. We're moving house and feel it's time to move onto new projects too, and we wanted to give ALTTL the send off it deserves. TYSM for sharing your love, it's been truly special ❤️

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Secret Mode - Chained Together 2v2 Race OUT NOW! @wearesecretmode.com · 23/06/2025

#ALittleToTheLeft's 'Packed' Update arrives June 26, bringing 3 new levels, colour assist mode, and more. 🐈 We'll share more on June 26 but for now, thank you to the wonderful community for your support. We hope you enjoy this final package of features and fun! Read more 👇

a cartoon cardboard box filled with household objects sits on a table, the background shows an empty house with other packed boxes stacked, the side of the box says "The Packed Update - A Little to the left"

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

We're getting packed up with our last big update for A Little to the Left! Available June 26 on Steam & Consoles, "The Packed Update" adds:  🧩 3 NEW Drawer Puzzles 📬 Daily Tidy Enhancements (1 New Puzzle, Streak Tracker, Badge Selector & Hints) 🌈 2 Game Modes (Colour Assist & Shuffle) 🔭 Zoom + MORE!

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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Nova Scotia developed game "A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars" from @maxinfernogames.bsky.social is today's "Game of the Day" on the Apple App Store! apps.apple.com/ca/story/id1... #novascotia #gamedev

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‎Game of the Day: A Little to the Left: Stars

‎Learn about A Little to the Left: Stars on Mac App Store. Download A Little to the Left: Stars and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad and Mac.

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Secret Mode - Chained Together 2v2 Race OUT NOW! @wearesecretmode.com · 10/06/2025

Great to see @maxinfernogames.bsky.social's A Little to the Left is Game of the Day #OnTheAppStore! Thank you to the App Store, current and future players - time to get organising 🐈 #ALittleToTheLeft

A Little to the Left game art showing a cat reaching towards batteries.

"Game of the Day
Tidying up is no chore in this brainteaser
A Little to the Left
Sort, Stack, Organize & Relax!"

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Develop:Brighton 2026 @developconference.com · 15/05/2025

The Develop:Star Awards 2025 Best Mobile Game finalists are... ⭐ A Little to the Left ⭐ Maid of Skier ⭐ Monument Valley 3 ⭐ PBJ - The Musical ⭐ Paper Trail ⭐ Sniper Elite 4 #DevelopStars #DevelopConf

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Secret Mode - Chained Together 2v2 Race OUT NOW! @wearesecretmode.com · 18/03/2025

In case you missed the reveal during the @wingsfund.me Games With Wings Showcase, @maxinfernogames.bsky.social confirmed a free update is coming to #ALittletotheLeft later this year! (Did we mention that it's in the #SteamSpringSale right now, too? store.steampowered.com/app/1... )

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Paul Hammond, but better @paulghammond.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Happy to say that I had two pieces of work selected for inclusion in the 2025 Applied Arts Illustration Awards! The first selection was this cosmic key art that I made for A Little to the Left - Seeing Stars, (@maxinfernogames.bsky.social) and it was one of my favourite projects of the last year!

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Pixel Pizza Podcast @pixelpizza.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

New show with Annie & Lukas of @maxinfernogames.bsky.social about A Little to the Left! We talk translating everyday puzzles into game levels, expanding a game jam project into a full release, and using your website to tell a story: open.spotify.com/episode/576s...

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Today, there's more #ALittleToTheLeft to tidy on iOS! Our award-nominated expansions, Cupboards & Drawers and Seeing Stars are out now on AppStore as standalone premium apps, so you can dive straight into either one. That's pretty neat! Coming to Android soon! 🐾 apps.apple.com/us/developer...

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Secret Mode - Chained Together 2v2 Race OUT NOW! @wearesecretmode.com · 06/03/2025

#ALittletotheLeft completes the set with two standalone expansion packs launching today on iOS! Cupboards & Drawers and Seeing Stars are out now as individual apps, so you can dive straight into either one. For Android players: both DLCs will launch on Android soon! How's that for a clean sweep?

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

ICYMI, Annie revealed at the Games With Wings Showcase that A Little to the Left will be getting a huge FREE UPDATE! Lots of new goodies to talk about later, but we can confirm 3 new puzzles are coming to the Archive! Stay tuned, more info soon! For now, see: steamcommunity.com/games/162952...

Photo of Annie from Max Inferno sitting at the dining room table, pointing to superimposed objects from new puzzles that will be released in an upcoming free update for A Little to the Left

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Paul Hammond, but better @paulghammond.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Hi! I just sent out the first batch of "Cat Constellation Chart" prints, so I thought I'd share this little bb again, feat. nine cat characters from the #ALittleToTheLeft Seeing Stars DLC. Limited edition of 100, grab em while you can! #letterpress #cats #catart #spacecats #videogameart

A photo of a letterpress print, showing illustrations of 9 cat characters arranged around a central moon printed in teal, on cream paper. Over top of the teal, there are constellation star charts printed over each cat, with their constellation names printed next to each. The background of the print is filled with stars, galaxies, comets etc. At the bottom middle text is printed that reads "A Little to the Left" Cat Constellation Chart. The print is signed in the bottom right corner, and numbered in the bottom left, reading 10/100.

Key art for the video game A Little to the Left, showing an illustrated cosmic scene, with large gas clouds forming the shapes of four cats in various poses. Stars, galaxies, black holes, comets and nebulae fill the the space, and many objects float in the void, including a red cassette tape, a small potted cactus, ceramic bell, folding pocket knife, a small key, coffee mug and more. A large planed in the background, upon closer inspection is a giant ball of red yarn, with a loose strand flowing into space. In the centre of the image is the text "A Little to the Left" and underneath it in smaller text "Seeing Stars"

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Secret Mode - Chained Together 2v2 Race OUT NOW! @wearesecretmode.com · 07/02/2025

We're thrilled to see that A Little to the Left is Game of the Day on the iOS App Store today! Congratulations @maxinfernogames.bsky.social! apps.apple.com/story/id1788... #OnTheAppStore #ALittleToTheLeft

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Every cat's a star in this beautiful limited-run "Cat Constellation Chart" print, featuring all 9 cats from ALTTL: Seeing Stars DLC, illustrated by @paulghammond.bsky.social and printed by All Sorts Press. $45 CAD + shipping. More info & photos in thread. paulghammond.bigcartel.com/product/a-li...

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A Little to the Left "Cat Constellation Chart" Letterpress print

This print is a collaboration between myself, and the team at A Little To The Left, by Max Inferno Games! The print is a "cat constellation...

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

We're starting to feel pretty festive over here, so we've stacked some gifts under the Christmas Steam 🎄 🎁 Trading Cards for A Little to the Left are finally here! 🎁 Plus ALTTL will be included in the Steam Winter Sale starting at 1pm EST today! Cozy on up! store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/...

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A Little to the Left on Steam

A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for cha...

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jaysephb.bsky.social @jaysephb.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

My word, the Cupboards and Drawers DLC for A Little to the Left is one of the most satisfying, zen-like gaming experiences ever. Nothing quite like precisely slotting an increasingly bendy collection of pipe cleaners into the odd-shaped gap next to a pair of scissors. @maxinfernogames.bsky.social

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Android, now's your time to get tidying, #ALittleToTheLeft is out now in the Play Store! Download the trial FREE, ALTTL mobile offers a handful of appetizing puzzles to try out. We have lots to be thankful for- that includes sharing in a good mess! 😋 🤖 play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Photo of A Little to the Left junk drawer puzzle on an Android phone, sitting atop a table with objects strewn about. Below is the title of the game with "Now available on Android!"

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

If you're wondering how to validate the positioning of your game, check out "Market Signal" by @rkrigney.bsky.social over on pushtotalk.gg, for some indicator flags for success. Part Two speaks to the @anopara.bsky.social of Tiny Glade with a shoutout to ALTTL! ❤️ www.pushtotalk.gg/p/how-to-fin...

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How to Find Market Signal: Part Two

push to talk #47 // finding your vision and strong market signal in the early stages of game development

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