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Martin Sandin

@msandin.bsky.social
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Hobby game dev, currently working on The Portsmoor Abysm, a cute cosmic horror 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 · 15h
Thanks!
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 15h
I updated my game again: store.steampowered.com/news/app/402... #gamedev #indiedev #puzzlegame #gaming #steamdeck #steam #indiegame #cosmichorror #pixelart
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Update Notes for 2026.10.10 - Steam News
This update mostly contains a couple of bug fixes.
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This sequence shows how I arrived at the skull effigy (called a Howl) for my game while playing around in Aseprite. Did I go wrong at some turn? #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #puzzlegame #cosmichorror
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Bevy @bevy.org · 08/10/2026
Bevy 0.20 is out now! It features Solari and DLSS improvements, better BSN syntax, BSN "ready" events, WESL is now Bevy's shader language, more UI widgets (color picker, scrollable list views, dropdowns), Sprite Materials, Extended 2D materials, Pan Orbit Camera, and more! bevy.org/news/bevy-0-...
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Bevy 0.20
Thanks to 227 contributors, 817 pull requests, community reviewers, and our generous donors, we're happy to announce the Bevy 0.20 release on crates.i…
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
youtube.com/shorts/QmtYz... #SteamAutumnSale #SteamSale #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieDev #SteamDeck #PuzzleGame #RetroGame #CosmicHorror #Lovecraft #Pixelart #BoulderDash #Supaplex #Repton
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Steam Autumn Sale - Cute Cosmic Horror Puzzling #puzzlegame #retrogame #sokoban #games #indiegames
YouTube video by Renons
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It's #WishlistWednesday if you wishlist my game today and then buy within the next 23 or so hours, you'll get a discount! Because that's how much is left of the #SteamAutumnSale: youtube.com/shorts/RDGZ8... #puzzlegame #gaming #gamedev #steamsale
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Steam Autumn Sale
YouTube video by Renons
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Careware @careware.gg · 04/10/2026
I play another 6 obscure indie games in an effort to find some hidden gems! #IndieGameDev #VideoGames #Gaming #GameDev #Steam www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQA3...
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I found 6 awesome games in the depths of Steam
I play another 6 obscure indie games in an effort to find some hidden gems in the Steam backlogs. These are six games you've never heard of, and are all very underrated games, or awesome games that…
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There was a recent LoC growth spurt when I added in-chamber save points, but other than that not too much has happened recently, which I guess is reasonable for a released game. #gamedev #indiedev #rustlang #bevyengine #tokei
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thanks!
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It's #ShowMeSunday, so I'll show this one: youtu.be/5_QvuOY6mvU store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/... #puzzlegame #indiegame #cosmichorror #horror #retrogaming #gamedev #indiedev #rustlang #steam #steamdeck #steamsale
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My Cute Cosmic Horror Puzzle Game
YouTube video by Renons
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This #ScreenshotSaturday I'll show off the #SteamAutumnSale trailer for my cute cosmic horror puzzle game: youtube.com/shorts/RDGZ8... #puzzlegame #indiegame #gaming #steamdeck #steamsale #steamautumnsale #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #thinkygame
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The Portsmoor Abysm - Steam Autumn Sale
YouTube video by Renons
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
My cute cosmic horror puzzle game is now discounted as part of the Steam Autumn Sale! With Boulder Dash-inspired gameplay The Indie Game Network recently called it "...a little piece of art in the indie scene.” store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/ #SteamSale #SteamAutumnSale #puzzlegame #bevyengine
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
To be fair, narrative-heavy is overstating it quite a bit, it's a 2D puzzle game first and foremost, with a simple cosmic horror story for ambiance. Bevy has worked very well for me, with remarkably few problems. It's (still) a programmers engine/toolbox, but I'm a programmer so that suits me fine.
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Thanks, I'm glad to hear that!
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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
True! Biggest issue was probably that I didn't build the game to support this, so finding all the case and handling the saving and restoring of relationships between various entities was a fairly lengthy and ad hoc process.
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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 · 31/08/2026
Good to see that I lost a bunch of the records, but at least I think I can claim that I raised the ground level a bit, it's no longer so easy to grab any of them :-)
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The first time I finished it (that was the old record) I thought it really long, but now that I know it properly its not too bad. At least it doesn't have the tight passages of Gorbul. If you want to update, them's the breaks, it's just a silly little internet number :-)
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It took a little bit of doing tbh, had to grind for a while, but it's a nice level! Also improved some of my oldest records on other levels since I've gotten better.
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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 · 26/08/2026
I prefer the ones that have a good sense of speed and it's mostly about learning the lines. Don't so much fancy the ones that have too much randomness or have too much finicky manouvering, especially in combination with being too long (e.g. Gorbul). Out West, Pink Palace are favorites.
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I mean, I don't need another one like it, but I think it's a worthwhile inclusion for something different.
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
For sure, I've tried a little bit to recruit some competition, the game certainly deserves more players. Tried to get my brother, knowing well that if I managed to hook him, he'd just destroy me, but no luck so far :-)
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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Looks like a nice place to... be. Meanwhile I finally managed to grab the final Gravity Lords track record, just feels great to play!
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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
Thanks, I appreciate that! Also, I really enjoy putting this kind of stuff in, so this is me rewarding myself.
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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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Martin Sandin @msandin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Bevy, my Steam game uses it. It's certainly not pushing the envelope of the engine or anything, but there's been very little pain involved, so I'm very happy: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180/...
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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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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 · 12/08/2026
I'm a bit jealous. I tried making music, and I'm not completely tone deaf, and I've tried to learn a bit of theory, but I don't see/feel the structure. It's like when I play soccer: I only see the opposing players, not the gaps between them, not the overall position, and barely my team mates :-)
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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
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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 · 11/08/2026
This is not a problem I can relate to. Congrats.
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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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