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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Love clowns or hate them, is it really Halloween without them? By the way our game is on sale and yes, it has clowns! bit.ly/4yqoXc9 #horror #steamsale #gamedev

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Steam Autumn Sale is here and THE SPIRIT LIFT is 20% off! The cozy spooky retro hotelcrawling ghostpunk game where only your 90s toys can save you! bit.ly/4yqoXc9 #horror #steamsale #gamedev

Steam Autumn Sale is here and THE SPIRIT LIFT is 20% off!

The cozy spooky retro hotelcrawling ghostpunk game where only your 90s toys can save you!

https://bit.ly/4yqoXc9

#horror #steamsale
#gamedev

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Don't finish your Steam Autumn Sale cart without checking out THE SPIRIT LIFT! The cozy spooky retro hotelcrawling ghostpunk game where only your 90s toys and candy can save you! bit.ly/4yqoXc9 #horror #steamsale #gamedev

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

THE SPIRIT LIFT is on Sale for Spooky Season! Starting with our 20% sale with Game Devs of Color Expo! Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/…

THE SPIRIT LIFT is on Sale for Spooky Season! Starting with our 20% sale with Game Devs of Color Expo!

Check it out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/THE_SPIRIT_LIFT/

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

THE SPIRIT LIFT is on Sale for Spooky Season! Starting with our 20% sale with Game Devs of Color Expo! Read all about it on Steam: steamcommunity.com/games/1727590/an…

THE SPIRIT LIFT is on Sale for Spooky Season! Starting with our 20% sale with Game Devs of Color Expo!

Read all about it on Steam:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1727590/announcements/detail/699902057256059901

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

THE SPIRIT LIFT is on Sale for Spooky Season! Starting with our 20% sale with Game Devs of Color Expo! Read all about it on Steam: steamcommunity.com/games/1727590/an… #gamedev #horrorgames #indiegames

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

THE SPIRIT LIFT is on Sale for Spooky Season! Starting with our 20% sale with Game Devs of Color Expo! Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/…

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

We are on sale for 20% off! Play your cards right, survive a spooky hotel in the dead of night! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #steamsale #indiegames #screenshotsaturday

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Take a ride on THE SPIRIT LIFT and discover a haunted hotel in the 1990s filled with spooky creatures and secret mysteries! A roguelike deckbuilder that's easy to learn with dozens of hours to explore it all! Available now! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #pitchyagame #indiegames

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We are 20% off in Steam Deckbuilders Fest! Do you like haunted hotels, 90s teen mysteries, chill horror vibes? store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... Are you also in this event? Comment with a link to your deckbuilder! #gamedev #steamsale #indiegame #deckbuilder

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Looking for the 90s era ghostpunk teens vs. monsters in a haunted hotel roguelike deckbuilder? Ours is 20% off in the @aapiingaming.bsky.social Steam Sale, along with many other incredible titles! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #indiegame #deckbuilder #steamsale

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

When we asked our lead artist Audrey Twigg to design the trauma cards, she knew just what to do! After all, we were living so many of these feelings! Check out THE SPIRIT LIFT: store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #horrorgames

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

We built a physical found footage set for the release date announcement of THE SPIRIT LIFT! Check out this early camera block in. Turned out much different in the end! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #horrorgames

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Celebrating our women-led team with the #WomensDaySale! Our retro ghostpunk deckbuilder is on sale, has a major update, and we're streaming the dev team playing together! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... Thanks @wingsfund.me for making it happen! #indiegame #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Spill the tea 🍵 Who do you fancy together in THE SPIRIT LIFT? Here are some of our faves and player callouts! See for yourself by playing the game at store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... 👀 #valentinesday #videogame #love

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Based on a true story 💅 Get THE SPIRIT LIFT now on Steam! ▶️ store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #indiegamedev #itsabop #ilovethe90s

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We survived launch week, so Tobias earned himself some pizza! Thanks to our concept artist, @liliflamingo.bsky.social, for this cute picture! We're now on the road to 100 reviews, check out what others are saying about 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT! #characterdesign #videogames #indiegamedev

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🚨 The FINAL DAY is upon us for the LAUNCH SALE on Steam! 🚨 WARNING: Missing out on this may haunt you. Catch 👻🏨THE SPIRIT LIFT while you can at this deal! ▶️ store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #newgame #deckbuilder #roguelike

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Only 2 days left to get the launch discount for 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT, a chill horror roguelike deckbuilder! Roam the halls of the Vexington Hotel to unlock secrets and lore lurking behind the hallway doors. Grab this deal on Steam before it’s too late! #newgame #horror #roguelike

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

🤫 Come close and we’ll let you in on a little secret! You have 3️⃣ days left to take advantage of 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT’s launch discount! You can check into the Vexington Hotel now on Steam, but will you check out? 👀 ▶️ store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #roguelike #deckbuilder #hauntedhotelcrawler

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Escape into a haunted hotel filled with cute monsters and 90s nostalgia. 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT is out now on Steam! ▶️ store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #newgame #indiegames #deckbuilder

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Hello fellow teens! 🍨🛹 Coming atcha with a new tubular deck building game that will have you searching a haunted hotel for the next new card, creature, character, and gear. 👀 Do you dare to start your ride? Find 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam now! #roguelike #deckbuilder #newgame

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

A special message from @drmikachu.bsky.social, designer and writer of 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT. Check out the game on Jan 27! #newgame #indiegamedev #deckbuilder

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The Vexington Hotel eagerly awaits confirmation on your January 27th reservation, darlings. Being one of our guests is to die for! 👻🏨 #deckbuilder #roguelike #crawler

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

You are cordially invited, little lambs, to check in to the Vexington Hotel on January 27! More cards, gear, characters, bosses, events and secrets await you. 👻🏨 #newgame #deckbuilder #roguelike

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our favorite Halloween treat has been announcing the release date for 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT! The Vexington Hotel Grand Opening is slated for January 27th, 2026. 🗓️ Scrawl the date in your calendars, keep your eyes peeled, and breath bated for the full game 👀

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Do you know that our dev team loves horror? That’s why we’re thrilled to be part of this year’s @steampowered.com Scream IV! 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT is celebrating lots of news this month, thanks to everyone who is wishlisting, playing the demo, giving feedback, and spreading the word about our game!

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Get ready for some more treats this spooky season! Ghouls4Games is back from the incredible @dames4games.org 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT is featured in this year’s showcase and the Vexington Hotel has some more secrets for you.

A spooky orange crackly background is split into thirds. The top third says, “WE’LL BE HAUNTING THIS SHOWCASE!” with bats next to it. In the middle is prettysmart games THE SPIRIT LIFT key art featuring three diverse characters from the game and a large werewolf (Dorian Graywolf) in a suit with cards fanned out underneath him, with the game title “THE SPIRIT LIFT” in bold yellow letters with the first I being an elevator dial. The lower third has a purple skinned, blue hair zombie with a purple skinned, green mech animal. The text is on a wooden board in purple, bubbly, slimy letters saying, “Ghouls 4 Games” with purple regal font saying, “October 24th 12 PM PST/ 3 PM EST 8 PM GMT”

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We have big news!! Thank you to the @dreadxp.bsky.social and @themix.bsky.social for showcasing 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT in this year’s Indie Horror Showcase + announcing THE RELEASE DATE for the game!!

An eerie blue glow is cast onto a wall with mysterious papers taped up with the center paper in pink scrawl “ JANUARY 27TH 2026” and a smaller square paper to the bottom left that says, “WISHLIST ON STEAM”

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Wishlist and play 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT demo for @steampowered.com Next Fest! Now featuring new cards, creatures, and battles + updated UX. Catch an exclusive dev log on Steam to see the devs, Dale and @drmikachu.bsky.social, play the game and learn more about the secrets lurking in Vexington Hotel!

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Even better, death is only the beginning in this demo. Each run, you’ll earn Spirit points to customize your next attempt to reach the penthouse! 👀 Do you dare take a ride? Those who die, try again can also earn a bonus in the full game! Don’t forget to check out the Library while you are at it.

A screenshot of card upgrades newly available in the final demo for THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

A screenshot of THE SPIRIT SHOP that unlocks upgrades in the ghost-punk rogue-like deck builder haunted hotel crawler, THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

A screenshot of newly added The Library feature that tracks the lore in the ghost-punk rogue-like deck builder haunted hotel crawler, THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

A screenshot of gameplay from prettysmart games’ THE SPIRIT LIFT ghostpunk rogue-like deckbuilder haunted hotel crawler. The screenshot features the Shop in the game with the shopkeeper, Dorian Graywolf, who is a violin-playing werewolf holding a violin bow with glowing yellow eyes in a dapper 3-piece pin-striped suit. To the left of Dorian, there are cards (Pack of Gum, Smokescreen, First Aid Kit) for purchase as well as items (Funeral Veil, Sunglasses, Rollerblades). To his right is a button to “DESTROY CARDS” for 300 gold. On the far left, shows your 3 character group of Sako, Tobias, and Quintin as well as their focuses and health as a group. Below the team is a button shaped like a door with a golden wolf head knocker to “LEAVE ROOM.”

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

THE SPIRIT LIFT FINAL DEMO IS HERE! 👻 🏨 Welcome to your free stay at the Vexington Hotel. Play the new demo and earn a bonus in the final game when it launches! Discover more battles, cards, creature, gear, and gold because we’ve upgraded you to a luxury suite! ✨

A screenshot of the Spotacula boss battle gameplay for prettysmart games THE SPIRIT LIFT

A screenshot of gameplay from prettysmart games’ THE SPIRIT LIFT ghostpunk rogue-like deckbuilder haunted hotel crawler. The screenshot shows the game’s character dashboard with only Sako, Tobias, Briar, Quintin, and Maria available to choose from in the demo. The character featured to the right of the dashboard shows Briar, a young brown-skinned girl with braids in a half updo with two buns wearing purple fishnets on their arms and legs with a purple and black collared dress with an apron with pockets full of art-related options and black boots. Briar is a Spiritual character class dubbed “The Artist” with item cards of the palette knife, oil paints, sketchbook, and an item equipped is a brush belt.

A screenshot of gameplay of an event in THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We are looking forward to experiencing @drmikachu.bsky.social’s talk for this year’s 10th annual @gdocexpo.com aptly named, “Running a Remote Game Studio When Everything’s on Fire.” 🎟️ Grab a ticket for #GDoCExpo2025 for access to the full event and catch her talk on Wednesday, September 17th! 💖

A photo of Miko Charbonneau is featured in the center of the design with her black and pink hair blowing in the wind with her black and pink rimmed glasses. Framing around the photo, a wave of colors ranging from light green, orange, red, pink, and purple with lettering at the top saying “2025 Game Devs of Color Expo” and “Speaker” at the bottom with a smaller white font that says “#GDoCExpo2025”

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT will be online AND on-site at @officialpax.bsky.social West for the @themix.bsky.social Fall Game Showcase on August 29th! We can’t wait for you to take your ride on THE SPIRIT LIFT! 🛗 More event info: mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/th...

On the left of the image, there are characters that have video game consoles and controllers as heads in fighting stance coming out of multi-colored abstract shapes behind them. Underneath the characters, there is an ombre colored font from pink to purple from left to right with a white outline of a joystick and font saying, “MIX FALL SHOWCASE 2025” with a jagged lightening white divider. On the right side of the white jagged line, prettysmart games’ THE SPIRIT LIFT indie video game cover art is featured with the name shining in gold with the first I in SPIRIT pointing up shaped as an elevator dial, Dorian Graywolf is featured on the right of the image with glowing golden eyes, and cards stream across the image.

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

You can catch our studio’s creative director, @drmikachu.bsky.social, speaking at the #GDoCExpo2025 on Wednesday, September 17th on “Running a Remote Studio When Everything’s on Fire.”

Miko Charbonneau is featured in the center of the design with her black and pink hair blowing in the wind with her black and pink rimmed glasses. Framing around the photo, a wave of colors ranging from light green, orange, red, pink, and purple with lettering at the top saying “2025 Game Devs of Color Expo” and “Speaker” at the bottom with a smaller white font that says “#GDoCExpo2025”

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

✨ Catch our Art Lead Audrey Twigg & our Founder Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social on the Black Indie Dev Speaker Series with @simmerthingz.bsky.social as they talk about 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT, ghost punk horror, and more! 📅 Wednesday, July 23rd at buff.ly/HUnbvhn — don’t miss it! #IndieDev

A promotional poster for the Indie Dev Speaker Series hosted by Simmerthingz, featuring the game THE SPIRIT LIFT. The top half shows three diverse characters from the game and a large werewolf (Dorian Graywolf) in a suit, with the game title “The Spirit Lift” in bold yellow letters. Below, bold text reads "Indie Dev Speaker Series Hosted by Simmerthingz." The featured guests are shown in circular portraits: on the left is Audrey Twigg, labeled as “Art Lead for THE SPIRIT LIFT,” and on the right is Dr. Miko Charbonneau, labeled “Creative Director & Lead Game Designer for THE SPIRIT LIFT.” The background has a spooky blue and purple gradient, adding to the supernatural theme.

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

✉️ Join our mailing list for first looks, play testing opportunities, and the kind of updates you actually want in your inbox. ‌ Some fun fluff. Lots of studio news. And maybe some ghosts. 🏨👻 ‌ 👉 Tap into prettysmartgames.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... to stay in the loop!

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

The game dev journey 😅 Did you see that 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT is dropping this year though? #prettysmart

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

👀 See what the survivors of the Vexington Hotel think of THE SPIRIT LIFT 👀 👻🏨 Start your ride of THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam and @itch.io #indiegamedev #freedemo #ghostpunk #hotelcrawler #deckbuilder #gamedev

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Us impressed by our own bugs as we fight them back #gamedev

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

❤️‍🔥 Rage N' Rhythm: A rage-pop music game about Asian-American women confronting their workplace frustrations (and possibly swearing)! ❤️‍🔥 Join our mailing list to get updates about our upcoming game Rage N’ Rhythm: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #rhythmgame #indiegamedev #POC #asianamerican

Prettysmart games’ key art for their game entitled “Rage N’ Rhythm.” An Asian-American women in a plaid blazer and an ombre of black to teal blue hair is split in half by a black line showing her laughing side and her angry side. The left side of the line has blue rays coming from behind her head with a city scape and blue open mouth emojis. The right side shows the women with angry face with rage white eyes, teeth clinched, a blue anger gradient from her forehead, and furrowed eyebrows. Behind her are spiky, red pursed lipped emojis in pink rays with fire in silhouette behind her. The text above the character reads, “Rage N’ Rhythm” in light blue and magenta fire come from behind the text with hidden hearts in the magenta flames.

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT is a ghostpunk deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel. You’ll be playing a group of teens surviving and thriving as they battle monsters and explore mysteries with the help of a mystic elevator!

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

🤖💞 Code Romantic is a post-apocalyptic love story that teaches coding in C#. It's a visual novel where you solve programming puzzles in between story segments!

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