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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 01/10/2026

Happy Steam Sale! My games are 30% off, which includes the bundle containing both, The Chico Collection! Get the collection for under $7 USD! 🔊 Unmute the video in the quoted post and I'll tell you exactly why you should buy it! store.steampowered.com/bundle/88015... #indiegames #steamautumnsale

A promo for Steam Autumn Sale, Oct 1 - Oct 8 at 10 AM PT

The Chico Collection is 30% off or $6.70 USD

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 27/09/2026

I spent a lot of time around Museum of the Moon during Phish's Mondegreen festival a couple years ago. Day and night it was a great hangout spot in the woods

A photo of the art installation Museum of the Moon at the Phish festival Mondegreen. A giant representation of Earth's moon hangs by wires in a forest clearing. It is night time and the moon is illuminated. Many hippies roam around beneath it

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 16/09/2026

The Chico Collection is live on Steam! Get both of these adventures at a discount, or complete the set! Chico and the Magic Orchards DX is an action-puzzle romp, Chico's Rebound is puzzle-breakout with adventure elements! 🐿️ store.steampowered.com/bundle/88015... 🐿️ #indiegames #steambundle

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 25/08/2026

Hey friends, if you wanna support a game dev in the oft-lonely crusade against AI, please buy my games. I want to make many more, and I need time & money to do it, this would really help! #indiegames #gamedev #pixelart store.steampowered.com/app/1921550/... store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/...

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 25/07/2026

Chico and the Magic Orchards DX is on sale right now on Nintendo Switch! Get it for just $2.49, and enjoy a bounty of walnut-bouncing puzzle platforming fun! Search for it on your Nintendo Switch eShop! www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... #indiegames #chicodx #gamedeals #nintendoswitch

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 07/07/2026

Hey! It's my birthday today, and my games are 50% off on Steam and itch. For my present, you should buy my games and/or share this post 😉🐿️ #indiegames

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 05/07/2026

I've personally been experimenting with a 3d printed cartridge shell that a USB flips out of, but haven't nailed down the design yet (oh to have more free time)

A photo of a hand holding a gray plastic 3D printed cartridge which resembles a SNES cart. A black USB drive is sticking out of the bottom of it.

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 02/07/2026

In this house we practice gratitude

A photo of a package for frozen crab meat paste. There are Chinese characters, a photo of a bowl of orange crab meat paste, and English text which reads the following:

"CRAB SAID: Thank you. I've been squeezed so hard that I've turned into crab meat paste!"

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 27/06/2026

store.steampowered.com/developer/da...

A screenshot of Steam showing the sale details from the link above

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 22/05/2026

Something I've been meaning to do for a while, have put up a couple statements of ethics on @daikon.games website. This includes my stance on AI in games (or my stance against it rather!) I like the idea of having it written out somewhere #indiegames #gamedev daikon.games/ethics.html

Daikon
Statements of Ethics

Artificial Intelligence
Daikon Games is firmly against the use of generative AI. Our stance is that it is an inherently unethical technology built on stolen work, undermining trust and democracy, and exacerbating environmental issues from water access to clean air to noise pollution.

As such, we pledge that no work produced, sold, and/or distributed by Daikon Games, will ever include the use of generative AI at any level. This means when you buy a Daikon Games product, you can be sure that the code, art, music, writing, and designs were all crafted by human beings.

We hold any external contractors such as artists or translators to the same standard. If we ever unknowingly ship something created with generative AI, we will take corrective action to remove that material.

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 20/05/2026

my brick-breaking, puzzle-dungeoning, chipmunk adventure is on sale! grab Chico's Rebound for 30% off on Steam, itch, or Nintendo eShop! it's cool, it's fun, your friends will be impressed that you have good taste in games! #indiegames #chicosrebound store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/...

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 16/05/2026

Chico's Rebound 1.1.0 is live! This update adds 13 new styles for your walnut including apple, orange, a soccer ball, the moon, and a bunch of marbles! Also the game is 30% off on all platforms! It's the perfect day to try this block-breaking adventure. Thanks for sharing! #indiegames #gamedev

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 13/05/2026

Look at my sleepy angelic sweet baby dog

A photo of a white German shepherd dog sleeping on the floor. His eyes are closed and his front paws are crossed near his about. He is on a white rug with dog toys strewn about

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 05/05/2026

Just peeping at the Steam achievement stats for Chico's Rebound. 22% of players have beaten the game, and there are 8 achievements more rare than that! When you finally get Mushroom Matcher to work, it is extremely satisfying. Don't give up! #indiegames #chicosrebound #steamachievements

A screenshot of the Steam Achievements for Chico's Rebound. "Liftoff: Beat the game" shows 22.5%
Below that at ever-decreasing percentages are:

Clear Headed: Solve all Stone Head puzzles
Seed Bank: Spend 1000 seeds at Budgit's shop
The Grand Finale: Clear Special 6-5
True Perfectionist: Get all of the gems
The Hard Way: Break all of the ice blocks on your own in Supercooled Jets 1-4
Drought Conditions: Don't grow any grass blocks in Desert Bloom 1-3
No Block Unbroken: Clear all runs (normal and special)
Mushroom Matcher: Break all mushroom blocks at once in Mushroom Mines 1-3

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 03/05/2026

Alright guys the Sphere fucks 🔮 #phish

A photograph of Phish playing at the Las Vegas Sphere. Behind the stage displayed on the inner dome is a yellow wireframe 3d rendering of a cathedral-type space.

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 27/04/2026

Here is Afterlife being used for the dialog in my recent game Chico's Rebound! I'm using your stuff in my next unannounced project too, I'll have to remember to share when I have public screenshots of that

A screenshot of Chico's Rebound, a pixel art game. A bee character wearing a pink bow has a cartoon style dialog bubble, which reads "Let's call it the Celestial Tower! What do you think?". The dialog bubble is nametagged "Beeatrice"

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 26/04/2026

There's a whole laundry list of walnut designs to choose from now! Chico's Rebound update coming soon, adding 13 more. Stay tuned! #indiegames #pixelart #chicosrebound #gamedev

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 23/04/2026

Is he in there? Do I have the power to be his friend? #shenmue #moonchild

A screenshot from the game Shenmue II. A man in a brown jacket is seen from behind. He is looking at a building with Chinese characters on a sign, and English underneath reading "Moon Child Bldg."

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 22/04/2026

I'm working on a Chico's Rebound update that adds 13 new walnut designs! Are you ready to break blocks with the world's spikiest orange? #indiegames #gamedev #chicosrebound #gamemaker

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 16/04/2026

I'm adding more walnut looks to Chico's Rebound! If Dottie the ladybug's apple attacks were tough, now you can fight apples with apples! What other designs should I put in? #indiegames #gamedev #chicosrebound

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 12/04/2026

What are some more ideas for designs you'd add to Chico's Rebound's walnut? (takes notes) #indiegames #chicosrebound

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 10/04/2026

Here's the only evidence I have left of the Kirby fan game. It was called "Kirby Rebound", and was inspired by Kirby Block Ball of course

A screenshot of a windows XP window with an old Game Maker icon running a breakout inspired game with pink blocks on a grey background, and Kirby as the ball on a paddle with a smiling face

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 10/04/2026

I'm very proud of this and I use it as an excuse to call myself an "award winning game developer" all the time haha

A photo of Chico's Rebound beta version running on a Nintendo Switch, alongside an acrylic award which reads "Boston Festival of Indie Games 2024 Digital Excellence in Visual Arts"

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 08/04/2026

The Mole Bros. is one of my favorite boss fights in the game. Hint, there's a very cool phase 2 after you take out the bros, but you'll have to get the game to see it! store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/... #indiegames #chicosrebound

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 03/04/2026

Good news high-score seekers! In case you drop the ball, Chico's Rebound 1.0.4 adds a quick retry option! Out now on Steam and @itch.io, and coming soon on Nintendo Switch as well #indiegames #gamedev #chicosrebound #releasenotes

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 01/04/2026

Mission accomplished! Thank you friends

Same screenshot as the rest of the thread, now showing "ALL TIME: Positive (100% of 10)"

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 01/04/2026

It's the last day of our launch week and we just need one more Steam review!! Could it be you?

The same screenshot as the above, but now reading "9 user reviews"

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 31/03/2026

Chico says trans rights now and forever

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 30/03/2026

Chico's Rebound is easy to pick up and tough to master! If you want a challenging but fair game that rewards your skills, pick it up today! On Steam there is a free demo that includes 30 levels and two boss fights! Give it a try #indiegames #chicosrebound ⏬ store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/...

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 30/03/2026

"Illustration is my passion"

A package in a grocery store freezer display. It reads
부탇해 쭈꾸미
PLZ STIR-FRIED BABY OCTOPUS

Below that is a very cute and poorly drawn illustration of an "octopus" with four legs and a 3 shaped mouth

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 29/03/2026

In the Haunted Clockworks, blocks might be stuck in the spirit realm! You'll only be able to hit them at the right time... or with the right powerup! Grab it on steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/... #indiegames #chicosrebound

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 29/03/2026

We're up to seven reviews already! I'm thinking getting to 10 within this week is very doable. Thank you to those who have written me something, consider joining them to help me out!

The same steam screenshot as above, but now there are seven user reviews rather than four

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 27/03/2026

Looking for a fun game to play this weekend? I want you to check out Chico's Rebound! If you grabbed the game on Steam, we've got 4 so far! Would really love to reach that 10 mark during our launch window, so let me know what you think of it! #indiegames #gamedev #chicosrebound #steam

A screenshot of a Steam store page section. A graphic at the top says Chico's Rebound with some cartoon characters on it.

Below that it reads:
Break blocks, grab powerups, solve puzzles, and beat bosses! When a mysterious tower appears in the forest, Chico the Chipmunk and his new friend Beeatrice decide to go exploring. Master skill-based block breaking challenges, as well as environmental puzzles and exploration!

ALL REVIEWS: 4 User reviews
RELEASE DATE: Mar 26, 2026
DEVELOPER: Daikon Games, LLC
PUBLISHER: Daikon Games, LLC

Popular user-defined tags for this product:
Action Puzzle Fantasy Arcade 2D Pixel Graphics

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 26/03/2026

Chico's Rebound is out now!! Check out my newest game, a block-breaking adventure-puzzler starring your favorite chipmunk mascot. Break blocks, fight bosses, play with powerups, and explore the Celestial Tower! Get it on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and itch; links below #indiegames #chicosrebound

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 24/03/2026

Chico's Rebound comes out in 2 days! Here is just a small taste of the different styles you can apply to your walnut and UI to give the game a custom flare! Wishlist it today on 🐿️ Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/... 🐝Nintendo: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... #indiegames #chicosrebound

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 23/03/2026

Chico's Rebound launches in just a few days! Wow I cannot wait for you to try it. Challenge your mind and your reflexes in creative block-breaking levels! 🚀 steam store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/... 🔀 switch www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... #indiegames #chicosrebound #breakout #nintendoswitch

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 14/03/2026

Chico's Rebound is more than just a block-breaker, you'll be exploring a 6-story interconnected dungeon called the Celestial Tower! Solve puzzles and get high scores on block breaker levels to climb higher and higher! #indiegames #chicosrebound

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 04/03/2026

Exciting block breaking action! Chico's Rebound is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch on March 26th! Wishlist it today! 🚂 store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/... ❤️ www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... #indiegames #chicosrebound #nintendoswitch

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 27/02/2026

Chico's Rebound runs plays great on a Switch 2! Get excited for block breaking, puzzle solving, and exploring when the game launches on March 26! #indiegames #nintendoswitch www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...

A photograph of a Nintendo Switch 2 system with Chico's Rebound, Chico and the Magic Orchards DX, and retro Nintendo games shown on its home screen

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