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Nat Delnova

@natdelnova.itch.io
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I'm making 100 games in 100 days maketinygames.com "Give yourself time to get good, and don’t be dissuaded by setbacks."

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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 01/10/2026
for game #12, i added a customer serving motif so you can work out what's best without being told. the customer loves it, but the boss doesn't. i'm also exploring the cartoon side of soundly, and the sfx trend quite whimsical. link in bio #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 30/09/2026
for game #11, medical stuff knocked me off the horse for a bit, and this was my first turn getting back on. it's about filling a cup, not too little, not too full, just the perfect amount please. kind of fitting. link in bio #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 29/09/2026
for game #10, my wife and i recorded ourselves doing the handshake moves, then i traced over the hands frame by frame to animate them. it took way too long to draw the hands 🙈 link in bio #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 29/09/2026
for game #9, i was inspired by "smart" kettles, which make you work so hard to get the most simple task done. as always, the sound effects make it 🫖 link in bio #withoutmygadgets1 #gamedev #indiedev
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 29/09/2026
for game #8 i tried one of those switch-flipping phone games. it's funny how quickly it balloons into chaos, even though the last level takes four moves.. it reminds me of learning a rubik's cube. huh, i wonder if you could teach that through a game like this. 🤔 link in bio
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 28/09/2026
Hey there! I go by Nat on the internet. I spent the last decade building games with zero playtesting or release schedules. Now I'm making and releasing one tiny tiny TINY game every day and helping others do the same. Check it out: maketinygames.com
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Slow Rush @slow-rush.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Super Exciting Announcement: #Steam page for my multiplayer falling sand game is now LIVE at store.steampowered.com/app/3816900/... Announce Trailer: www.slowrush.dev/signs-trailer 2 years of hard work, but now the real work begins :) #fallingsand #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 30/04/2025
Animating books takes a lot of work! #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart #cozygame
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 23/04/2025
Can anyone recommend some upcoming indie games that look & feel like Cult of the Lamb or Spiritfarer? I've got a starterpack I want to add them to go.bsky.app/BQLNBaG If you're making that game, please reach out! #indiegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #cozygame
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 23/04/2025
The conundrum with particle fx in pixel art is you either get interesting variations or pixel perfect. You can choose from mismatched pixel sizes, zero variation, or rotated pixels. Here are the three approaches, each with something new to tolerate. Choose your fighter? #indiegame #gamedev #art
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 21/04/2025
Experimenting with the growth and contraction of mycelium. This spongey fungus provides fertile ground for "buildings" called Blooms. We're trying to find a balance of visual clarity without overcomplicating the border algorithm. Has anyone done anything like this before? #indiegame #gamedev
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 19/04/2025
I have a theory 🤔 #indiegame #gamedev
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 19/04/2025
Didn't get our metamorphosis feature done today for a #ScreenshotSaturday. But I did: - learn a little more of how not to do it - chat with some cool devs on bsky - install a youtube blocker - sink a few hours into my pixel skills - maybe reach a fellow dev going through it too We got this 👊
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 17/04/2025
Guide the enigmatic Seely to expand and cultivate your mycelium network in our latest cozy update to Phantom of the Grove. More details here: store.steampowered.com/app/3510510 #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart #cozygame #colonysim
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 17/04/2025
When you hit a lull in your productivity, what brings you back into focus? I took a few weeks away from the constant social posting and it's weird how daunting it to feels to hit post again. #indiegame #gamedev
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 27/03/2025
Here's a lil sneak peak for our upcoming MASSIVE update for Phantom of the Grove... Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/app/3510510 #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #cozygame
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Chunky Quail | Wishlist Slumbering Woods @chunkyquail.com · 24/11/2024
Kicking off this account with the first devlog for Slumbering Woods. It’s a cosy, mushroom growing 🍄, 2D exploration game full of hand-drawn art and chill vibes. Check it out and let us know your thoughts! youtu.be/IaCKWuCeiNI #IndieGame #GameDev #Godot #mushrooms #SlumberingWoods
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Let’s Grow Something Special | Slumbering Woods Devlog #1
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Castillon Demo is Out ⚔️ @oupentertainment.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Check out our new game Castillon! 🚀 Resource collection is now twice as fast! 💬 Give Feedback and help Playtest in our Discord! 🔗 discord.com/invite/JVABG... 🎮 Wishlist us on Steam! 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/2483570/... #IndieGame #Gaming #RTS #BaseBuilding
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A Lonely Walk Home @alonelywalkhome.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Finding Maya’s voice! Using ARKit face capture, I've synced her mouth movements for more natural expressions. Excited to share more soon! #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieDev #WalkingSimulator #StoryDriven #PuzzleGame #Handpainted #Painterly #3DArt #MadeWithUnity #Unity3D #IndieGameDev #Blender #FaceRig
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 18/03/2025
Does #aiart belong in indie games? #gamedev #indiegame
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 18/03/2025
The enigmatic Seely are a curious blend: fungi musk foragers, devoted nature conservationists, and fierce guerrilla warriors who trump their invaders. Which design is your favourite? #gamedesign #art #indiedev #pixelart #cozygame #spooky
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 17/03/2025
Just your friendly reminder that we have an awesome starter pack of #ColonySim and #ResourceManagement games here! If you'd like to be invited, just ask! 😁 bsky.app/starter-pack... #indiegame #gamedev #starterpack
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 16/03/2025
In January we participated in #piratejam 16 and were floored by the positive reception (even snagged most popular for a few days!) We're pushing towards a HUGE design update with colony and resource management elements. Check it out on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3510510/ #indiegame #gamedev
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 13/03/2025
Finally posted the #gamejam trailer for Phantom of the Grove to YouTube. We'll be dropping a new one soon as part of an upcoming announcement... www.youtube.com/watch?v=roMP... #indiegame #gamedev #cozygame #spooky #naturefightsback
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Phantom of the Grove - Game Jam Trailer
YouTube video by Survansix
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 13/03/2025
Have you seen our instagram yet? We post bite-sized gameplay reels and concept art to it and have quite the back-catalogue! www.instagram.com/survansix/ #gameart #cozygame #spooky #indiegame
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 13/03/2025
Writing short descriptions on Steam is hard! I'm workshopping ours for Phantom of the Grove - feedback would be greatly appreciated! 🙏 #indiegame #gamedev #games #steam
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 13/03/2025
Pro tip: ?? Ask ChatGPT to pretend you just dropped a launch trailer and it went VIRAL 📈, and ask it to write a bunch of YT comments. The results are kinda hilarious and kinda fire 😂🔥 If the Lorax stopped asking nicely 🤣 #puregoblinmode
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 10/03/2025
Been diving into The Long Dark lately - idk if this is a shared experience but I can't just *enjoy* a game anymore. I've always gotta be studying it 🤔 But playing the Early Access demo vs what it is today was very cool. The core spirit is definitely there. #justgamedevthings #indiedev #gamedesign
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 09/03/2025
Super exciting update coming very soon! 👀 #PhantomOfTheGrove #indiegame #teaser
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 07/03/2025
🚨 Phantom of the Grove's Steam page just went live 🚨 🥳🥳🎉🎉 Check us out and maybe consider wishlisting? 👉👈 It would mean a lot 🥺 store.steampowered.com/app/3510510/... #indiegame #steamstore #gamedev #colonysim
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Phantom of the Grove on Steam
Possess intruders in your woodland and unleash deadly traps to protect the sacred Aya Trees in this tactical action game, blending roguelite and stealth elements.
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Lone Pine 🔜 Demo Out Now @lonepinegame.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
It just makes perfect sense that a National Park has to have its own badges, even a place as weird as Lone Pine. #indiegames #nationalparks
An illustrated National Park badge, with a mountain in the background and the silhouette of a four-eyed cryptid in the foreground. An illustrated National Park badge, with a mountain in the background and the silhouette of a four-eyed cryptid in the foreground.
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 05/03/2025
Remastering our website lately. Short of this acid trip of an experience, I think we landed on something quite light and fun, what do you think? 👉 survansix.com #indiegame #gamedev #art #games #webdesign
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 24/02/2025
This week, we're exploring how mycelium can *creep* through the forest and serve as the Grove's synaptic growth. Think Zerg creep meets brain function. #indiegame #gamedev #gamedesign #art #design
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 24/02/2025
What's your favourite forest critter in media or real life? #gamedesign #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #art #design
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 19/02/2025
Huge congrats to everyone who submitted a game in #PirateJam 16. It's no easy feat building a game from scratch in two weeks! And props to @piratesoftware.live for hiring a team who put in the time to give feedback to every single game (that's no small feat) Play jam games! itch.io/jam/pirate16...
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Submissions to Pirate Software - Game Jam 16
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Sam Martin @sam-martin.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Happy #indieanimationday!!! Here's a little update on some of the animations I've been working on for Bang Bang Bang's mystery adventure, Lone Pine 🌲 youtu.be/v-Q7o4f-HvY?...
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Lone Pine Showreel 2025
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Fuz - Froggonit free game out now! @fuzgames.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Restoring the light💡 (the easy way) #pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
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Iris Misk ✨ | Wishlist Good Catch! 🐟 @irismisk.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
OMG I've sent my game's page for review. It'll become live so soon! So thrilled and excited now 🤭 #indiedev #cozygame #madewithgodot #godot #gamedev #indiegame
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PlanetSmith | Wishlist on Steam! @planetsmith.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Went to the north pole on my planet to build a big ice sculpture! What do you think? #gaming #gamedev #building
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WickedDelight @wickeddelight.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
This week I start working on cybernetics, enhancements for players - looking at cross between cyberpunk, syndicate and Deus Ex. Building 1st corporate location at Nova Arcadia that specializes in the tech as well as a black market addition to Vanta-9 #starcitizen #startrek #scifi #gamedev #indiedev
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 18/02/2025
A sneak peak of the design plans for our huge upcoming update to #PhantomOfTheGrove. Hit us up if you'd like to give it a play-test! #IndieGame #GameDev #GameJam #StrategyGame #ArcadeGames #Art
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 18/02/2025
Shout out to these studios crafting brilliant Colony & Resource #Sim #IndieGame #StrategyGames! 🌾🍷🚀 @brokenarmsgames.bsky.social @overhypestudios.bsky.social @hoodedhorse.bsky.social @superfantasygames.bsky.social @shoulderbyte.bsky.social Starterpack: bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Taylan K - Indie dev @taylank.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Me when I get a new follower
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 17/02/2025
We just made a starterpack looking for exquisite #indiegames in the #StrategyGame #CityBuilder #ResourceManagement #IndieGame space! If that's you, comment below so we can check out your stuff! ✌️ go.bsky.app/BQLNBaG
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 17/02/2025
Do #CozyGame #indiegames feel cozy even with a bit of combat?
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Dreadful Defenders @erelag-studio.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
To upgrade a defender in #DreadfulDefenders, you sacrifice another one from which a benediction will be transferred to your upgraded defender, allowing you to create crazy synergies! Join our Discord to learn more! discord.gg/WtDaCjVXg2
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 17/02/2025
We're considering pivoting Phantom of the Grove to a more open sandbox "playground" instead of focusing on the wave defense mechanics. I'm talking They Are Billions / Don't Starve type of deal. What are your favourite #indiegames in this space? #gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #gamejam
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Nat Delnova @natdelnova.itch.io · 16/02/2025
Did you catch this detail in Phantom of the Grove? 💀 #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #gamedev
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Lone Pine 🔜 Demo Out Now @lonepinegame.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Wow. We now have 1000 followers for Lone Pine! 🎉 We've been blown away by everyone's excitement and feedback. To celebrate your support and the importance of National Parks, here's a sneak peek of our prototype photography mini game (we've kept the actual photo blank for this post).
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