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@nozomugames.com
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Making games at nozomugames.com, head of publishing at inner-pocket.com Burn With Me comes out October 12th! store.steampowered.com/app/2954010

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 3h
Biggest problem with pre-release weeks is the constant state of nervous anticipation, not being able to think about anything except for the game ...this time me and Eva decided to cheat and go for a beach vacation for a whole week right before release :)
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 6h
Finally got over two big milestones for Burn With Me: 1000 followers and top-2000 wishlisted! Still feels surreal so many people saw my game and liked what they saw... Here's to you all liking the actual game too. 12 days left until release!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 29/09/2026
Burn With Me releases in 13 days! We may be insane to make a gloomy and suspensful game that was almost impossible to market, but I wouldn't take it any other way.
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 29/09/2026
I just want to finish the game...
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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 28/09/2026
🌟 Presenting the LudoNarraCon 2026 Official Selection 🌟 🎮 51 narrative indie games 🗓️ October 8–15 PT on Steam 💙 Supported by @jacobgeller.com, @lookingfor.game, @remapradio.bsky.social & @thisweekinvideogames.com 🌐 More info at bit.ly/FTLNC2026 📬 Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated!
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Chao @chao-c.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I've been working on this little garden for the past year, and today it's finally open! 🌱 Chomp Garden is out now on Steam! A bite-sized puzzle adventure where you play as a tiny lamp, guide strange plants with light, and find your lost pup! store.steampowered.com/app/4457150
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AnaitGames @anaitgames.com · 28/09/2026
📰 Burn With Me será invocado en Steam el 12 de octubre: zpr.io/xs65TYvwUuJd El pequeño estudio alemán Nozomu Games ha terminado el desarrollo de este «deck-burner» que se originó en la Ludum Dare de 2024.
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Burn With Me será invocado en Steam el 12 de octubre
Lee la noticia completa.
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 28/09/2026
Personal calendar I love you Yesterday was the first day, that means - 2 weeks until Burn With Me release!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 27/09/2026
People sometimes ask what Burn With Me was inspired by... And although there are no direct influences from games or other media, I still want to highlight a book (or rather two books) that have helped and influenced the narrative of the game a lot: the analysis of folktales by Vladimir Propp.
Morphology of the Folktale by Vladimir ProppHistorical roots of the Wondertale by Vladimir Propp

(no idea why it's not "Folktale" here. This is the main book out of two btw)
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 25/09/2026
FINALLY found a free evening to refine the interfaces in Burn With Me: add decorations, replace default buttons and sliders, etc. It bugged me for almost a year, but we always had something more important (like finishing the game, haha). Happy with how it's looking now!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 25/09/2026
Games that had influenced me before my frontal lobes have formed or something like that
The Neverhood
Portal
Duke Nukem 3D

VooDoo Kid
Gravity Defied: Trial Racing
Echochrome

Braid
Wipeout Pulse
LocoRoco
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 24/09/2026
Burn With Me has been almost 2 years in development! Started as a small Ludum Dare prototype made in 3 days in 2024; Then we explored the visuals a bit; Then restarted the development early 2025; And, of course, the final look of mid-2026. So fun to look at all the stuff that changed - or stayed!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 23/09/2026
I think I still haven't realized... I've, like finished the game. My biggest game to this date! 2 years of my and Eva's lifes, our hearts, souls and brains - all distilled in several hours of gameplay. Will people enjoy Burn With Me? Will it resonate with someone? Will we be heard and seen?
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Celia @celia-14.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I want to share more about what to look forward to in The Archives of Trevosa, our language-translating family-tree deduction game set in a mysterious kingdom, but I’ve been too busy making it! Here’s a preview of the lexicon, where you can (optionally) take notes on the words you’re learning.
A screenshot from The Archives of Trevosa: a notebook with a list of words over a family tree of connected portraits
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 22/09/2026
Burn With Me, my eerie and stylish narrative deck-burner, launches on Steam October 12th! Follow the lives of occult students, guide them through the rituals toward their deepest desires, and - keep an eye on the Teacher, shall you? store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/...
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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
DLC ANNOUNCEMENT! Just when you thought the card-flipping horrors were over... new secrets are unearthed. Introducing a brand new story-driven DLC, Forbidden Solitaire: The Discarded! Please wishlist and share: store.steampowered.com/app/5238350/... New levels, enemies, jokers, sigils + more!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 22/09/2026
We're also looking for content creators, journalists and other nice people who want to cover the release — please DM me for a key!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 22/09/2026
Burn With Me, my eerie and stylish narrative deck-burner, launches on Steam October 12th! Follow the lives of occult students, guide them through the rituals toward their deepest desires, and - keep an eye on the Teacher, shall you? store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/...
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 21/09/2026
Noticed how old were some of Burn With Me screenshots on Steam. Refreshed some, added some more!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 21/09/2026
static.klipy.com
The Neverhood Klaymen
Alt: The Neverhood Klaymen
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 18/09/2026
Even though the game has some replayability, it's a narrative deckbuilder at its core! With chapters! Burn With Me is a deckbuilder, but NOT a roguelike :) But, if you are up to a novel and stylish 3-5 hour long journey, this might just be the game for you 🧡 store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/...
Screenshot from Burn With Me, showcasing chapter select screen. Chapter 3 is selected, with a rabbit-looking character standing in the center of the screen.Screenshot from Burn With Me, depicting narrative part of the game. Seems like the narrator tells about a deer character with a magnificent antler. Yes, just one antler. Where is the second one?Screenshot from Burn With Me, depicting gameplay. Looks like a spider boss!Screenshot from Burn With Me.

I light this fire
And trust my soul
To the Dark that waits
For my desperate call.
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 18/09/2026
Even though the game has some replayability, it's a narrative deckbuilder at its core! With chapters! Burn With Me is a deckbuilder, but NOT a roguelike :) But, if you are up to a novel and stylish 3-5 hour long journey, this might just be the game for you 🧡 store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/...
Screenshot from Burn With Me, showcasing chapter select screen. Chapter 3 is selected, with a rabbit-looking character standing in the center of the screen.Screenshot from Burn With Me, depicting narrative part of the game. Seems like the narrator tells about a deer character with a magnificent antler. Yes, just one antler. Where is the second one?Screenshot from Burn With Me, depicting gameplay. Looks like a spider boss!Screenshot from Burn With Me.

I light this fire
And trust my soul
To the Dark that waits
For my desperate call.
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 17/09/2026
Some would say, that we needed to add the bestiary in the game for all the freaks who want to have reasons to replay the chapters several times. I would say - I just wanted a dedicated place to see all the cool creatures Eva drew in one place, and then get as many cool collab artworks on top :)
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 17/09/2026
Sneak peek at in-game Bestiary for Burn With Me!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 17/09/2026
Submitted almost-complete build of Burn With Me for Steam review! Also this means we will start sending out some keys for the press/influencers soon. I'll do a proper post on Monday, but feel free to reach out already, will be happy to connect 💚
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 16/09/2026
It's been 3.5 years of me using #GodotEngine - and 2 years of supporting! (slightly more if you count GodotCons). If Burn With Me sells well, will be happy to push the donation up. It's a phenomental engine, with equally nice community 💙 If not for Godot, I'd probably not have gotten into gamedev!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 16/09/2026
Just remembered that at the beginning of development, I have promised someone that we'll add controller support if we hit 25k wishlists. I need to start thinking about that already, huh...
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MONOMOON | Gentle Giant Games @gentlegiantgames.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
MONOMOON, my non-linear game about exploration and discovery launches on Steam November 11th! With no proper instructions, you must deduce and achieve your goals as you solve puzzles, find mysterious items, and uncover secrets hiding right under your nose.
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 15/09/2026
Holy shit 2 years after release of Robot Detour... Now we can add trading cards!!! And badges! And emoticons!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 14/09/2026
Maybe you remember that in the initial Inner Pocket lineup we had a strange game Outcast Tales And you maybe even thought "this seems like an odd one in the lineup"... Well, let me add to the oddness by announcing that Outcast Tales WILL BE 100% FREE! store.steampowered.com/app/2551970/...
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 12/09/2026
Burn With Me just hit 20 000 wishlists, 1 month before release! 🔥 store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/... This was a wild ride, both for us as devs and for the game. Can't wait to show the world what we've been restlessly working on! Even if you've tried the demo, you won't be prepared :)
Ominous character from Burn With Me, with additional text: "20000 wishlists. Thank you. See you in one month."
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 11/09/2026
Drawing is fun :)
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 11/09/2026
*44 artists (I don't know how to draw, but it won't stop me)
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 11/09/2026
When I started the collab thing for Burn With Me, I did NOT understand how much work and coordination this would be. BUT! We are finally done! 89 alternative unlockable creature artworks from 43 artists - with possibility to use them in the game. Huge thanks to each one of the invited artists ❤️‍🔥
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 11/09/2026
After finishing a narrative game, I think it's finally time to get some proper knowledge in this household
"The game narrative kaleidoscope", collated by Jon Ingold
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 10/09/2026
I didn't know these colors even existed...
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Smitner @smitner.studio · 10/09/2026
🚀 Hazard Pay is now OUT, the labs are OPEN! Spread the word, IPT is looking for applicants! 🚀 store.steampowered.com/app/2692620/... 3 years of work, and "the button" is now clicked 🎉
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 10/09/2026
Eventful week at my main job, so no Burn With Me updates... Well, maybe a small one: we've decided to add Spanish as our 9th and last localization before the launch! Hopefully more languages will come afterwards :)
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 06/09/2026
The chapters I've played already are so delightful, looking forward to the full release!
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 04/09/2026
It feels so freaking good to finally finish the game. But also, with tension ceasing, I start to feel how close to burning out I was. Nice to be recovering from that too, although this will take some time.
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 04/09/2026
Happy birthday, ideal sequel to an ideal game 🧡 (100%-ing on Steel Heart, I'm coming for you)
Screenshot of Silksong banner and playtime (over 200 hours, last played yesterday)
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hachinos🪐tiny cactus studio @hachinos.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
My new game, Red Rocket Defencism, is out now on Steam!🚀 It's a colorful, cheerful base-building strategy game in questionable taste. Enjoy! store.steampowered.com/app/2854440/...
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 03/09/2026
If we wouldn't have postponed the release of Burn With Me by 1 month, you would've suffered through the most cheesy and plain ending game industry has ever seen. Fortunately, we now had time for creating an ending worthy of the game. Two endings even! (not sure players will understand much though)
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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I’m Mike and I love creating fun, character-driven work. (Dogs are definitely allowed!) I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work. I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #dog #park #kidLit #MG
A neighborhood park surrounded by trees, with a jungle gym, sand pit, and benches. A border collie looks up at girl happily. The girl - scruffy short red hair and in jeans, tee shirt, plaid overshirt - is standing next to a sign indicating "No Dogs Allowed" and is shrugging at the dog apologetically.
The text on the card reads "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber @ TBA"
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Veli' (Tower Of Insolence dev) @velithetunes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Hey ho, Blue sky. My name is Veli and I love working with this specific aesthetic and character animations. Right now I am fully focused on developing my project: Tower of Insolence (which looks completely different hehe). #gamedev #pixelart #ドット絵
4 black and white mock up drawings.
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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
He Who Watches by Danga Games is OUT NOW! 👁️🏹 To celebrate the release, we have a brand new trailer featuring solo developer Bobby Vanden explaining what the game is and why it's special. Watch below! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1070500/... itch: draknek.itch.io/he-who-watches
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Aggro Crab 💥🔪 @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
REBOUNDER. A new game developed by ThirtyThree, published by Aggro Crab. Rebounder is a hand-crafted precision platformer about a roughneck worker recruited for a hazardous job on a distant planet. Nail the run. Deliver your line. Dropping 2027.
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 01/09/2026
If the development cycle is a bit too long, you become cursed with "you are now a better dev than when you started making the game AND YOU SEE IT". ...anyways I just changed effects of one third of all cards in the first chapter of Burn With Me :)
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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 01/09/2026
If the development cycle is a bit too long, you become cursed with "you are now a better dev than when you started making the game AND YOU SEE IT". ...anyways I just changed effects of one third of all cards in the first chapter of Burn With Me :)
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Rain @orbitaldot.com · 31/08/2026
Mesmalie has reached 1000 reviews on Steam!!! 99.7% of them are positive, which is kind of crazy..... Thank you to everyone who played Mesmalie, your support really encourages me to keep making cool games <3
Mesmalie with 1013 Steam reviews, 1010 positive, 3 negative
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