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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 16/08/2026

Dialogue Manager v4 is now available 🎉 If you're making a game in Godot that has characters that talk then Dialogue Manager is for you: dialogue.nathanhoad.net #Godot #GameDev #IndieDev

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 12/07/2026

v1.1 of Bravest Coconut brings a new a11y option for high contrast dialogue balloons. Check it out on Steam: s.team/a/2913190 #Godot #IndieGame #PixelArt

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 24/06/2026

Coco is on her way to the @qldgamesfestival.bsky.social, June 27 at the Brisbane Powerhouse. In the meantime, wishlist Bravest Coconut on Steam: s.team/a/2913190 #WishlistWednesday #GodotEngine #IndieGame #PixelArt

Coco on her way to the Queensland Games Festival, June 27 at the Brisbane Powerhouse

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 07/06/2026

For anyone that didn't catch Frosty Games Fest this morning, I'm super excited to announce that Bravest Coconut will be releasing on Steam on July 10, 2026. Wishlist it now to get notified: s.team/a/2913190 #IndieGame #Godot #CozyGame #PuzzleGame

Bravest Coconut promo announcing the game's release date: July 10, 2026.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 06/06/2026

Tune in tomorrow morning (AEST/NZST) to see @frostygamesfest.com with a bunch of cool game announcements (including a very big Bravest Coconut announcement). In the meantime, wishlist my silly cat game 🐱 s.team/a/2913190 #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieGames #Godot #PuzzleGame #CozyGame

Promo poster for Bravest Coconut wrapped with Frosty Games Fest info: the showcase is live from 8am AEST/10am NZST, 7 June.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 08/05/2026

Get a sneak peek at some new gameplay footage for Bravest Coconut tonight during the ANZ Indiefest hosted by @theindiebrew.com.au The main event starts at 7:30pm AEST 🍿 #anzindiefest #indiegames #godot

Bravest Coconut is showing in the ANZ Indie Showcase at 7:30PM AEST

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 18/04/2026

Oh no! Coco has been locked up. How is she going to get out of this one? All good adventure games have some kind of prison escape puzzle. Wishlist Bravest Coconut: s.team/a/2913190 #ScreenshotSaturday #Godot #PixelArt #IndieGame #CozyGame

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 04/03/2026

If you like thinky puzzle games but also like a little bit of action then you should check out Bravest Coconut. 🐱 s.team/a/2913190 #WishlistWednesday #IndieGames #PixelArt #Godot

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 24/02/2026

Check out the Bravest Coconut demo for #NextFest 😺 Help Coco become an adventurer on her epic quest to return a book to the library. s.team/a/2913190 #IndieGame #PuzzleGame #PixelArt #Australia #Godot

Check out the demo of Bravest Coconut in Next Fest from February 23rd to March 2nd.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 03/01/2026

There's going to be a spooky graveyard area in Bravest Coconut but I need some suggestions for funny epitaphs to have on the tombstones. Any ideas? Wishlist now: s.team/a/2913190 #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieGame #CozyGame #GameDev #Godot

Coco the cat stands next to a tombstone in a spooky graveyard area.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 10/12/2025

Bravest Coconut is in the @frostygamesfest.com Steam Showcase and, to celebrate the occasion, I've updated the demo with a new puzzle that changes the ending... Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190 #IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 11/11/2025

I might not be at #GodotFest in person but I'm there in spirit (and in the slides) apparently. Photo by @bitbra.in

GodotFest slide showing the new Godot Asset Store, featuring Dialogue Manager.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 10/11/2025

Bravest Coconut is taking part in Steam's Animal Fest 🐱 Play the demo and give it a wishlist: s.team/a/2913190 #CozyGames #PuzzleGames #ThinkyGames #IndieGames #Godot

Bravest Coconut poster next to Steam Animal Fest, from November 10 to November 17.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 05/11/2025

I'm on the "From Concept to Controller: Local Game Creator Stories" panel at Supanova Brisbane on Sunday at 11am. Alongside a great line up of speakers, I will be sharing insights into the journey of developing my game, Bravest Coconut. s.team/a/2913190 #GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova

Photo of Nathan Hoad in front of Supanva Level Up branding.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 18/10/2025

Coco is resting up before her big adventure in Bravest Coconut. Play the demo on Steam 🐱 s.team/a/2913190 #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieGame #CozyGame #Cats #Godot

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 18/10/2025

I just noticed my Dialogue Manager plugin for #godot is now past 1,000 issues/pull requests! Thanks to the support of the amazing community, Dialogue Manager gets better every day. 💻 github.com/nathanhoad/g... #IndieDev #GameDev

Screenshot of the 1001st issue/pull request on Dialogue Manager's GitHub repository.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 17/10/2025

It looks like @benhoad.net 's time of 8 minutes and 40 seconds is the record to beat in the Bravest Coconut demo speed run. Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190 #CozyGame #IndieGame #PixelArt #Godot

Bravest Coconut demo speed run time of 8 minutes and 40 seconds.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 16/10/2025

You should check out my #indiegame if you are a fan of 🐱 Cats ♟️ Puzzles 👾 Pixel art 🫠 Shenanigans Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2913190/... #CozyGame #PixelArt #Godot

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 14/10/2025

Frosty is full of smiles and hearty discussion in Bravest Coconut. Share one image or GIF from your game that you KNOW will make others smile and tag 3 other devs. Tagging @soyoudontneedto.bsky.social @arkanpixel.bsky.social @dungeonpizza.bsky.social

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 07/10/2025

If you're at GCAP today swing by the Screen Australia Local Lounge and check out Bravest Coconut 🐱 #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #Godot

Nathan Hoad standing next to the Bravest Coconut booth.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 27/09/2025

The Bravest Coconut demo will be out on Steam on September 30th! Wishlist now 😻 bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieGames #CozyGames #PixelArt #Godot

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 05/09/2025

I recognise that pin 🐱 Great job on the interview.

Close up of a Bravest Coconut enamel pin.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 27/08/2025

Come join Coco at Netherworld Indie Dev Night Thursday night from 6pm and play a preview of Bravest Coconut. Wishlist it now on Steam: bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #IndieGames #IndieDev #WishlistWednesday

Screenshot of Bravest Coconut (Indie Dev Night preview).

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 23/08/2025

Why is Maddy stuck in that tree? Will Coco come to the rescue? Wishlist Bravest Coconut 👉 bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieGames #CozyGames #GodotEngine #PixelArt

Screenshot of Bravest Coconut showing Maddy stuck in a tree, shouting for help.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 07/08/2025

Bravest Coconut is part of the Steam Debut Festival 2025 🎉 You can wishlist the game now: bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #IndieGames #CozyGames #GodotEngine #DebutFest

Debut Festival promotion featuring Bravest Coconut and running from August 7th to 11th

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 21/07/2025

I'm proud to announce that Bravest Coconut has the support of Screen Australia - a big thanks to everyone involved. This will definitely help Bravest Coconut towards being the best game that it can be. 🎉 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/media-cen... #IndieGames #CozyGames #GameDev #GodotEngine

A poster for the game Bravest Coconut showing a determined Coco heading off on an adventure.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 17/07/2025

I love drawing little once-off animations for interactions in Bravest Coconut. Wishlist 🐱 bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #IndieGames #PixelArt #CozyGames #GodotEngine

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 30/06/2025

Is it too late to share a screenshot for Bravest Coconut, a story-driven puzzle adventure game about a little white cat? 🐱 bravestcoconut.com

Screenshot of Bravest Coconut showing Coco standing amongst some fireflies outside of the apothecary.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 30/06/2025

I'm making Bravest Coconut, a cozy puzzle adventure game about a little white cat. 🐱 bravestcoconut.com

Screenshot of Bravest Coconut showing Coco standing outside of the apothecary amongst some fireflies.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 21/06/2025

It looks like Ivy, the resident potion master, has been growing a bumper crop of pumpkins. Wishlist Bravest Coconut 🐱 bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #ScreenshotSaturday #CozyGames #IndieGames #GameDev

Screenshot of Bravest Coconut where Coco is looking at Ivy's crop of pumpkins.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 18/06/2025

Wishlist Bravest Coconut on Steam to be the first to know when the upcoming demo is out! 🐱 bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #WishlistWednesday #IndieGames #CozyGames #Cats #GodotEngine

Screenshot of Bravest Coconut showing Coco entering the town of Tambryn.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 11/06/2025

Coco is off to #QueenslandGamesFestival this Saturday. Come along to the Brisbane Powerhouse, June 14th from 10am-4pm to play a bunch of locally made games and chat with the people that are making them. It's a free public event for all ages. #IndieGame #GameDev #GodotEngine

Screenshot of video game where Coco the cat is standing under a banner for the Queensland Games Festival.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 06/06/2025

My #PitchYaGame is Bravest Coconut 🐱 You're a little cat ⚔️ on a big adventure 🗺️ Explore 🤔 Solve puzzles 🩻 Fight monsters 🐸 Uncover the mystery Wishlist now: bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #GodotEngine #IndieGame #PixelArt

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 11/05/2025

I've made a bunch of example dialogue projects for Godot to demonstrate ways that Dialogue Manager can be used and a video talking about how easy it is to get started on your own custom balloon. 📺 youtu.be/Rd4bZEX2RCg #GodotEngine #GameDev #IndieGame

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 02/05/2025

I've added a new Dialogue Manager example project that demonstrates speech bubble style dialogue balloons. 👉 nathanhoad.itch.io/speech-ballo... #GodotEngine #GameDev #IndieDev

Screenshot of dialogue and the corresponding scene being played.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 26/04/2025

I've added a setting to Bravest Coconut to highlight nearby interactive objects. Wishlist 👉 bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #ScreenshotSaturday #GodotEngine #GameDev #IndieGame

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 29/03/2025

Godot makes it easy to get stuff running on the SteamDeck. Wishlist Bravest Coconut 🐱 bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #ScreenshotSaturday #GodotEngine #GameDev #SteamDeck

A picture of Coconut the cat sitting on a deck next to a picture of Bravest Coconut the game running on a SteamDeck.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 22/02/2025

Explore mysterious caves and maybe find some treasure in Bravest Coconut 😺 Wishlist on Steam: bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #ScreenshotSaturday #GodotEngine #IndieGame #PixelArt

Screenshot of a video game: Player is a cat looking at a treasure chest in a cave environment.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 02/02/2025

Dialogue Manager v3.1 is now available with a few new features like support for simultaneous dialogue. 👉 github.com/nathanhoad/g... #GodotEngine #Godot #GameDev #IndieDev

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 12/01/2025

I'm on the lookout for a couple of good-looking examples of Dialogue Manager in the wild to add to a little showcase so if you want to be considered for the list then fill out this form: 😎 forms.gle/7GDgQnM7XTBK... #Godot #GodotEngine

A promotional image for the Dialogue Manager Godot addon.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 29/11/2024

Here's a sneak peak at what I've been working on for my next video - my Location Manager plugin now has "camera areas" for building worlds with blocks to snap the camera to. #GodotEngine #GameDev #IndieDev

Screenshot of Godot Engine showing a bunch of connected parts of a map.

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 16/11/2024

All bridge trolls have to start somewhere. Wishlist Bravest Coconut 🐱 bravestcoconut.com/wishlist #ScreenshotSaturday #PixelArt #GodotEngine #GameDev #IndieGame

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Nathan Hoad 🐱 Bravest Coconut out NOW @nathanhoad.net · 07/11/2024

For any of you coming to Supanova this weekend you can find the Bravest Coconut table near the Level Up Stage. #IndieGame #GameDev #GodotEngine #Supanova

A partial map of the Supanova Brisbane layout showing a path to the Bravest Coconut table.

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