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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Remix the world in Wordbound. Break objects into letter tiles, then spell anything you can imagine to bring it to life! Wishlist on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/4073540?... Wishlist on Quest www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...

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Wordbound on Steam

Wordbound is a cozy puzzle game where you transform words into objects to repair a scrambled world. Explore vibrant dioramas full of hidden clues and bring new words to life by arranging magical lette...

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Bye bye otter 🦦 Thank you for your service

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The 3D objects are downloaded at runtime using Poly Pizza, a free library of user-generated models poly.pizza They have a nice, simple API for Unity!

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Poly Pizza: Free 3D models for everyone

Download thousands of low poly 3D models for free. No login required. Ready for AR/VR, Unity, Unreal or Godot.

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

As you pull an object apart, the vertical position of the mouse relative to it controls the "twist". The mesh deformation is achieved using an amazing free Unity plugin called Deform assetstore.unity.com/packages/too...

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We tuned the physics interactions so that 3D objects could still collide with each other while sticking to the plane, resulting in some delightfully chaotic moments

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

After a lot of experimentation and fine tuning, the game finally feels at home on a flat screen. While the mixed reality version lets you freely move objects in 3D space, the flatscreen version constrains object movement to a 2D plane, making the mouse controls simpler and more intuitive

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We announced Wordbound last year as a mixed reality puzzle game for Meta Quest 3, where players use their real hands to squish words into objects. We wanted to translate the game to flatscreen and mouse controls without losing the magic of these core interactions... 🧵

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Ash Pinnick @tvdinnerdev.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

It's been such a pleasure to art direct this game! Everyone has been doing such great work & I can't wait to share more ✨

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We gave Wordbound a glow-up and translated the mixed reality experience to flatscreen and mouse controls so more people can play! The mixed reality version is being developed simultaneously and is coming soon to Quest 3 / 3S!

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Spell words to create thousands of handcrafted objects in Wordbound! Wishlist now store.steampowered.com/app/4073540 #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #gaming

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UploadVR @uploadvr.com · 06/05/2026

Wordbound, a cozy mixed reality word game puzzler previously announced for Quest 3, is also getting a Steam release with VR and flatscreen support. Details here: www.uploadvr.com/viral-langua...

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Brace Yourself Games @braceyourselfgames.com · 06/05/2026

Our friends from @kettle.games just announced a PC version of their upcoming game, Wordbound! Wordbound's designer and programmer, Andy, rents one of the desks at our Vancouver office, and their game is BOUND to be a success on Meta Quest and Steam. Wishlist it today✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzZv...

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Wordbound - PC Gameplay Teaser - Coming Soon To Steam

YouTube video by Kettle Games

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Noel Berry @noelfb.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We announced our game, City of None, more officially! check it out!

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VR Forever 🔜 2026 @vr-forever.com · 30/03/2026

Hey #VR devs and publishers! Tomorrow is the last day to submit your games for the Steam's BIGGEST VR third party event: forms.gle/fvU8BhqVPYfo... Thank you everyone who already submitted. VR Forever!

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VR Forever | 2026 Submission Form

// Hosted by Creature + Future Friends // Contrary to what you heard, VR is actually NOT dead. VR Forever is coming back after a successful first edition last year and this time we are open for submi...

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Vancouver Game Garden @vangamegarden.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Vancouver Game Garden is just around the corner with a fresh new spring date!! 🎮🍃 This year's showcase of local indie games & video game art returns to the Roundhouse Community Centre on June 13 + 14, 2026! ✨ Interested in showcasing your game demo or art? Apply here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors

Vancouver Game Garden Exhibitor Submissions Open (Application Deadline April 19, 2026) June 13 + 14, 2026 at Roundhouse Community Centre

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Good Virtual Reality @goodvirtualreality.com · 01/03/2026

When you consider this work alongside the awesome volumetric ideas of @notsuspicioushq.bsky.social & @tovanbo.bsky.social it is like these developers are building for a mixed reality platform that isn’t architected (yet) just for these kinds of ideas. Platforms must shift to meet devs here.

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marlon @marlonnnnnn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

May the HORSE be with you 🐎 I did the trailer and sfx for this game. Go wishlist it, NEIGH-bour!

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Doug North Cook @dnorco.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

man..... we really work with so many amazing studios, devs, and people. WHAT A YEAR at @creaturedotpage.bsky.social

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I’m andy#hi. Bongo is my fave

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Vancouver Game Expo | VGX 2026 @vangameexpo.ca · 26/11/2025

👾 Exhibitor spotlight: @kettle.games Meet the devs behind Wordbound and play the demo in VR at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29! Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca

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Vancouver Game Connect

Bringing together gamers, developers, content creators, creatives, and fans to celebrate Vancouver's vibrant game and nerd culture community.

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Celia @celia-14.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

For @thinkygames.com's #ThinkyCon jam, I made The Daily Spell, a daily puzzle with an ongoing narrative. ✨ My goal was to combine satisfying word puzzling with a story you'll be excited to see unfold. Try it and let me know what you think! #gamedev #puzzlegames jamwitch.itch.io/the-daily-sp...

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The Daily Spell by jamwitch, Celia

Drop letters into place to unscramble today's magical headline. ✨ New puzzle and story daily!

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A Shell in the Pit @ashellinthepit.com · 07/11/2025

A new sect may have been formed to capture the "whispers" in the woods for @ironwood.bsky.social's Pacific Drive expansion👁️‍🗨️ Thanks to the vancouver indie camp members, and uh sorry to the campers across the lake. ⛺ *Use headphones for a binaural experience

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Thomas Van Bouwel @tovanbo.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Laser Dance is ✨OUT NOW✨ in early access on Meta Quest 3/3s🕺 Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be! Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf

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Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer

YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel

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daffodil 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 @daff.space · 20/09/2025

Want to come check out some really indie video games to supplement Vancouver's weekend of gaming?? Pre-empting @vangamegarden.bsky.social next weekend is Game Sewer, Friday night, featuring games that slipped through the sewer grates of the garden runoff. Join us rats for a nice dip in the sludge!

Poster for Game Sewer.
Simple colors digital painting of sludge, the trans / LGBTQ+ flag, and a cursing rat.
Event Info:
The James Black Gallery
144 E 6th Avenue
Vancouver
Friday September 26th 5PM - 10PM

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Ed Lago @edlago.dev · 19/09/2025

The reception for the first #VRForever has been great so far. Some folks asked what else they could do to help the devs besides purchasing the games? Here's some ideas: - Leave a positive review if you like the game - Follow their socials accounts - Spread the word about the Festival - Have fun!

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VR Forever 🔜 2026 @vr-forever.com · 18/09/2025

🔥VR Forever is now LIVE🔥 133 GAMES - Deep discounts - New demos - Surprise launches store.steampowered.com/sale/VRForev... And the awards? 👀 Check out the Awards presentation with @naysy.bsky.social on YouTube here: youtu.be/steXbI-9ufo or head to the Steam store page! Winners 👇

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✏️Pencil!✏️ @pencilxr.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Pencil! is now fully released on #MetaQuest! ✏️ Learn how to draw with interactive lessons in #MixedReality. Grab a pencil and paper and learn shading, perspective, and anatomy concepts across 80+ Lessons. Get it NOW! 👇 vr.meta.me/s/253E475Zh7... #MadeWithUnity

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Riley Neville @riley.sbug.games · 10/09/2025

Have you ever wanted to just be a worm for a day? Then good news because we're announcing a new game! wirm is coming SOON! 🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🍎 Wishlist it on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Very excited for this new VR Steam event @vr-forever.com! VR FOREVER 🙌

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NamaTakahashi @namataka.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

"Öoo" the bomb caterpillar exploration puzzle platformer, is out now! 🎉 Dive into an adventure packed with discovery and clever puzzles, we hope you enjoy it! 👇 store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...

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Not Suspicious @notsuspicioushq.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Banners & Bastions is coming to Meta Quest Early Access on August 28! Wishlist it now & join us on Discord! 🫡 www.notsuspicious.biz/discord

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Banners & Bastions - Early Access Launch Trailer | Meta Quest Mixed Reality

YouTube video by Not Suspicious

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

There are custom 3d models for certain objects in each puzzle. Everything else is downloaded at runtime from Poly Pizza, a collection of free user-generated models poly.pizza

poly.pizza

Poly Pizza: Free 3D models for everyone

Download thousands of low poly 3D models for free. No login required. Ready for AR/VR, Unity, Unreal or Godot.

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We’re currently targeting Quest 3 / 3S, but will try for a Quest 2 version if there’s enough interest. The game is designed for hand tracking first, but controllers will be supported!

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Vancouver Game Garden @vangamegarden.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Vancouver Game Garden is BACK for 2025! 🎮🌱 This year's showcase of local indie games & art will take place on September 27-28 at the Roundhouse Community Center! If you'd like to exhibit your game or join this year's LOW SPEC-themed Artist Alley, check out this page ➡️ vangamegarden.com/submit

A graphic with minimalist illustrations of gaming-related objects and plants, with the text "VANCOUVER GAME GARDEN EXHIBITOR SUBMISSIONS OPEN" "Application Deadline July 23, 2025"

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John Rairdin NWR @jtsknight92.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

When you finally catch wind of that bastard that tried to throw you off a mountain as a baby.

A pissed off looking penguin on a motorcycle

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Someone wearing a device on the beach won’t be cause for concern because we’ll know how powerful and enriching the tool is.

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

In the future, I hope we use this technology to stay present in the real world while enjoying experiences that are only possible with natural input and scene awareness. And I hope we evolve our understanding of mixed reality devices to be more than escapism.

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Someone said, “That’s sad” as they walked by. Why would I escape to the metaverse when I could be watching the beautiful sunset in front of me? I was wearing a Quest 3 with passthrough enabled, so they didn’t know I could see the sunset. #gamedev #indiegame #vr #ar

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Racing the sun to see how many words I can find 🌅

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

I took my puzzle game to the beach

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Andy Bacon @playfulbacon.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

It is! Wordbound is a puzzle game where you identify misplaced objects, then break them into letter tiles to create objects that match the scene!

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GP @mousefountain.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Yeah same, this is me. The reason it takes me so long to get ready in the morning is because I have to twist a frog into oblivion just to make breakfast

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Markus Lindström @markpage.be · 07/06/2025

This looks really fun and creative. Doesn't use AI, pulls from an open model database (see replies).

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