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Martin Sandin

@msandin.bsky.social
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Hobby game dev, currently working on The Portsmoor Abysm, an atmospheric retro puzzle game. Play the demo and get it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/…

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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I updated my game again: store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... #showmesunday #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #gaming #steamdeck #steamupdate #boulderdash #supaplex #pixelart
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Update Notes for 2027.09.27 - Steam News
This update contains two minor adjustments related to the save point update: Restarting the level, once there is a save point, now requires two double-taps on the restart button. This change was made ...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Hello! This is from episode 3 of my cute cosmic horror puzzle game, showing off some of the storytelling which is woven through your adventure into the catacombs! store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #ScreenshotSaturday #adventure #indiegame #gaming #puzzlegame #pixelart #bevyengine #gamedev
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I just released a new version of my game: store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... This is a major update as it introduces mid-chamber save points, which you will return to whenever you die, or need to rethink your solution. #ShowMeSunday #PuzzleGame #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieDev #Gaming #SteamDeck
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The Portsmoor Abysm - The Save Point Update - Steam News
This release introduces save points, a feature which many have requested, and which is a major step forward for the game! Save points further improves the emphasis on puzzles by minimizing the need to...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This #ScreenshotSaturday I'm getting ready to release the save point functionality that I've been working on. The Portsmoor Abysm has intentionally small chambers, but this is the most requested feature. store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #puzzlegame #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #steamdeck #bevy
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Careware @careware.gg · 13/09/2026
I played EVEN MORE unknown / obscure indie games on Steam to try and find some hidden gems! #IndieGameDev #VideoGames #Gaming #GameDev #Gamers www.youtube.com/watch?v=50-E...
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I played 6 games with very low reviews, and they were incredible
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/MozCymru I play more unknown and obscure indie games on Steam while trying to find some hidden indie gems. These are 6 indie games you've never heard of, and every one…
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
It's #ScreenshotSaturday, and this shows the feature I'm working on right now... chamber snapshots. Not quite done, with some cases yet to cover, and it's going to need some juice, but still getting close. store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #puzzlegame #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
It's #ScreenshotSaturday, and this is a shot from the demo of my cute cosmic horror puzzle game, The Portsmoor Abysm: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #puzzlegame #indiegame #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #steamdeck #bevyengine #rustlang
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
It's #ScreenshotSaturday and this is a video with the solution to one of the bonus chambers of The Portsmoor Abysm. Like several other bonus chambers this requires understanding how the physics work. store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #gamedev #indiedev #puzzlegame #pixelart #indiegame #bevyengine
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New minor release of The Portsmoor Abysm today: store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #steamupdate #steamdeck #cosmichorror
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Update Notes for version 2026.08.26 - Steam News
This update contains a small feature and a fix: There is now a setting which enables you to postpone the final chamber of each episode. This was previously not possible as these chambers were intended...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I released a new version of The Portsmoor Abysm with the latest improvements, including the improved idle animation, a fixed chamber, a replaced bonus chamber, and some polished text and visuals: store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... #ShowMeSundary #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #update
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Polish Update 2026.08.23 - Steam News
This is a fairly small update, with one fixed chamber, one replaced bonus level, and some new details and polish. Fixed the episode 2 level Rhiza Replaced the bonus level Szimmetria with a newly desig...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
This #ScreenshotSaturday I'm showing this additional variant of the player idle animation, where he adjusts his hat instead of the usual tapping his foot. This is my cute cosmic horror puzzle game: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #puzzlegame #indiegame #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #gaming
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Careware @careware.gg · 21/08/2026
I'm diving into six overlooked indie games on Steam. #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #Gaming #Games www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lS5...
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I played 6 of the most obscure games on Steam (And found gold)
Today I play 6 more obscure indie games in an effort to find some hidden Steam gems. Could any of these underrated indie games / unknown steam games be some of best indie games 2026? Watch the video…
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Careware @careware.gg · 20/08/2026
I'm playing six underrated indie gems on Steam today, searching for hidden titles you may have missed. If you're an indie dev trying to get your game out there, let me know in the replies! #IndieGameDev #Indie #IndieGames #VideoGames #Gaming www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lS5...
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I played 6 of the most obscure games on Steam (And found gold)
Today I play 6 more obscure indie games in an effort to find some hidden Steam gems. Could any of these underrated indie games / unknown steam games be some of best indie games 2026? Watch the video…
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Careware @careware.gg · 16/08/2026
Careware is a new-ish show where we look at the games no one else will. Low reviews, obscure, unknow, and we leave an honest positive review for every game we play! - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lS5... #IndieGameDev #VideoGames #Gaming #IndieGames #IndieDev
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Hello! The Portsmoor Abysm, my cute cosmic horror puzzle game, is 30% off (~$6.30) for another two hours! bsky.app/profile/msan... #steamsale #steam #sale #retrogaming #gaming #puzzlegame #pixelart #cosmichorror #cthulhu #lovecraftian #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Hey, it's #ShowmeSunday, and I'm showing off the brand new version of my "This is an Abomination short", which introduces one of the most important monsters from my game. youtube.com/shorts/F_flo... #videogaming #indiegaming #retrogaming #puzzlegames #steamsale #steamdeck #gamedev #indiedev
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The Portsmoor Abysm - This is an Abomination
YouTube video by Renons
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
This #ScreenshotSaturday I'll contribute a short video showing the solution for one of the demo levels of my cute cosmic horror puzzle game. Get it on Steam, currently 30% off: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/ #indiegame #gamedev #puzzlegame #gaming #steamdeck #steamsale #rustlang #retrogaming
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I updated my Steam page with new screenshots that match the trailer, and some improved copy. What do you think? Also, the game is 30% off right now. store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #FollowFriday #gaming #steamsale #steamdeck #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzlegame #steampage #bevyengine
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Save 30% on The Portsmoor Abysm on Steam
Push boulders, solve Sokoban-style puzzles, avoid deadly traps, face otherworldly monsters, and uncover the ancient horrors hiding in the catacombs. The Portsmoor Abysm is a cute cosmic horror retro p...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It's #WishlistWednesday, so I thought I'd post a new screenshot and ask you to wishlist The Portsmoor Abysm over on Steam. Unless of course you want to take advantage of the current -30% discount straight away. store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #steamsale #gaming #puzzlegame #gamedev #indiegame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It's #TrailerTuesday, so I'll share the short version of the latest trailer for my game (which is currently 30% off, get it at store.steampowered.com/app/4025180). youtube.com/shorts/-0OIT... #gaming #gametrailer #puzzlegame #steamsale #steamdeck #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
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The Portsmoor Abysm - A Cute Cosmic Horror Puzzle Game
YouTube video by Renons
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Rasmus Indie | Wishlist Mindbreak 🤯 @rasmusindie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Btw, this would be a great time to wishlist, and be notified when the demo is out. Just saying. store.steampowered.com/app/3470490/... #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame
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Mindbreak on Steam
Mindbreak is an exploration driven tile-based puzzle adventure game about the escape from a corrupted insane asylum. Play as the supernaturally gifted asylum patients as you build and combine their un...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Hey! They say that Swedish summer is the best day of the year, and now that the end is in sight, I'm all about making sure people have something to do! store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... #steamsale #steam #sale #gaming #puzzlegame #retrogaming #indiegaming #gamedev #indiedev #steamdeck
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The Portsmoor Abysm - End of Summer Discount - Steam News
The Portsmoor Abysm is on sale!
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today I added a crucial feature: If the player idles the character inpatiently taps their foot, which is now finally accompanied by a small tapping sound. Had to extend my custom animation system to be able to drive events from frames, but that was well worth it. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #bevy
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
This #ScreenshotSaturday I'm posting the latest version of my full game trailer for my cute cosmic horror puzzle game, inspired by e.g. Boulder Dash and Supaplex, but more puzzle focused. #videogame #gaming #puzzlegame #indiegame #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #retrogame #rustlang #steamdeck #steam
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Hey! I released a new version of my cute cosmic horror puzzle game, including the demo. store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... Mostly contains the updated boulder graphics, but also some minor text tweaks. #gamedev #indiedev #puzzlegame #pixelart #bevyengine #steam #horrorgame #cosmichorror
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Update Notes for version 2026.08.07 - Steam News
This is a small update, with one visual update and some minor tweaks.
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Portsmoor Abysm is my cute cosmic horror retro puzzle game, inspired my classics such as Boulder Dash. It features atmospheric handcrafted pixelart, sound, and music. store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #puzzlegame #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #videogame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The boulder art is some of the oldest in my game, and now I've updated it to fit better with the newer pieces (old/new). Play the demo and get the full game today: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #wishlistwednesday #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
My game, The Portsmoor Abysm, now has a Swedish translation available: store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... This was a fairly substantial amount of work but means the game is now set up for translations where it previously was not. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #swedish #sweden #translation
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Swedish Translation - Steam News
This update includes one major new feature, a chamber fix, and a couple of new bonus chambers.
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A Sister's Journey - Wishlist now ✨ @asistersjourney.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Even in the darkest of depths, life will find a way 🌸🍃 #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #metroidvania
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Playing around with the work necessary for translating The Portsmoor Abysm to languages other than English. Swedish is hardly important since we generally speak English well, but it's the translation I can do myself to try this out. store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
It's #DemoMonday, and this is a new clip from the demo for my atmospheric boulder-pushing puzzle game, The Portsmoor Abysm. store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #indiegame #puzzlegame #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #bevyengine #rustlang
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Hey! It's #ScreenshotSaturday and I've released a new short about how I ended up releasing The Portsmoor Abysm on Steam: youtube.com/shorts/5la7n... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #pixelart #devlog #gamejam
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How I ended up releasing my game on Steam
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Two days into not working on my game every day, and so far I'm failing. Just released an update to yesterday's update. It has another new chamber, and tweaks to the one I introduced yesterday. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I just released a new version of my game, including the demo, continuing the trend of increasing the focus on puzzles over timing and execution. store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... #DemoMonday #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #PuzzleGame #BoulderDash #SteamDeck #SteamDemo #ThinkyGames
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Update Notes for version 2026.07.13 - Steam News
This update introduced a new environmental detail, updates one chamber, and replaces another.
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aoiti - Imperial Ambitions @aoiti.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Saddle Your Horses, Raise the Sails, Show Your Imperial Ambitions! Imperial Ambitions is now released! ⛵️ Thank you so much for your support throughout this period of my life. 🫂 Don't forget to leave a review 👍 store.steampowered.com/app/2219390/...
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Save 10% on Imperial Ambitions on Steam
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I've worked on The Portsmoor Abysm, a hobby project, essentially every day for 19 months. It's now a game I'm proud of, the game I imagined, and while there's still stuff I want to add, I'll try to step away from the "every day" part: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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The Portsmoor Abysm on Steam
Explore the Catacombs of Portsmoor, push boulders, avoid deadly traps, face otherworldly monsters, and solve mind-bending puzzles. The Portsmoor Abysm is an atmospheric puzzle game with Sokoban-like m...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Today I implemented a small text popup for when you try to interact with the storm drains that can be found in some chambers. Is there anyone who knows the reference? :-) store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SteamDeck #PuzzleGame #BoulderDash
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Abysm today: Bit of promo, on account of the last day of the summer sale, which is now over. I sold a few extra copies during the sale, which is nice, thanks to anyone who bought it! And if you like it, maybe leave a review as well? :-) #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #pixelart #retrogame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Hey! The Steam Summer Sale ends in a few hours. Get my cute cosmic horror puzzle game at a reduced price while it lasts! store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #SteamSummerSale2026 #SteamSummerSale #SteamSale #IndieGame #IndieDev #PuzzleGame #Pixelart #RetroGame #VideoGame #SteamDeck
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Abysm today: Fixed the bug I started hunting yesterday, small but surprisingly resilient. Then released a new version of the game. It's #WishlistWednesday, so maybe do that? Or buy? The #SteamSummerSale ends tomorrow! store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Update Notes for version 2026.07.08 - Steam News
This update contains a small graphical improvement, a new bonus chamber, and a small bug fix.
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Abysm today: Built a small new level, which ended up exercising some new code, revealing a bug. I then hunted the bug but didn't quite manage to catch it today. Tomorrow though I feel fairly confident it will fall to my bug hunting prowess. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Abysm today: Bit of promo work since the #SteamSummerSale ends in a couple of days. Did a bit of chamber sketching. It's #DemoMonday, and this is a screenshot from mine. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #puzzlegames #retrogame #retrogaming #puzzlegaming #videogame #videogaming #steamdeck
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Hey! It's #ScreenshotSaturday and The Portsmoor Abysm, my cute cosmic horror puzzle game, inspired by classics such as Boulder Dash, is on sale! Still time to play the demo and get the full game: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #indiegame #puzzlegame #indiedev #gamedev #steamsale #retrogame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Abysm today: Little bit of promo work. Game is on sale, and I've made a short to promote it: youtube.com/shorts/5-LW5... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #steamsummersale #steamsale #steamdemo #steamdeck
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Steam Summer Sale 2026
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Abysm today: Made sure that the fast forward/slo-mo functionality affects the speed of the dust particles, to provide more feedback. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #cosmichorror #boulderdash #pixelart #supaplex #bevyengine #bevy
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Abysm today: Tiny bit of promotional work, and some quick sketches trying to find new ways to use one of my mechanics for further puzzles. Small reminder, my game is on sale right now, maybe take a look if you haven't already? store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Save 20% on The Portsmoor Abysm on Steam
Explore the Catacombs of Portsmoor, push boulders, avoid deadly traps, face otherworldly monsters, and solve mind-bending puzzles. The Portsmoor Abysm is an atmospheric puzzle game with Sokoban-like m...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Abysm today: Released a new version of the full game and the demo, including a new bonus chamber called Simul. store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... It's #TrailerTuesday, so maybe watch the trailer and play the demo? The Steam Summer Sale is still on! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #lovecraftian
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Update Notes for version 2026.06.30 - Steam News
This update contains a bug fix, and a couple of content updates..
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Abysm today: Did a bit of design on a new puzzle. Not quite there, but might have potential. It's #DemoMonday, and I've been continuously refining mine, so maybe try it out while the full game is still on #SteamSummerSale? store.steampowered.com/app/4119340/... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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The Portsmoor Abysm Demo on Steam
Explore the Catacombs of Portsmoor, push boulders, avoid deadly traps, face otherworldly monsters, and solve mind-bending puzzles. The Portsmoor Abysm is an atmospheric puzzle game with Sokoban-like m...
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Abysm today: Cleaned up a bit of redundant timer code, and made a small chamber update. #devlog #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Abysm today: It's #ScreenshotSaturday and this clip is from my cute cosmic horror puzzle game, inspired by e.g. Boulder Dash and Supaplex. On sale right now: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #indiegame #puzzlegame #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #steamsale #steamsummersale #bevyengine #rustlang
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