iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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ComicBuzz @comicbuzz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Pixel Washer Launches Onto Steam Early Access On October 15th comicbuzz.com/pixel-washer... @richtaur.bsky.social @playacclaim.bsky.social #PixelWasher #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogames

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Isaac @ifman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Had a great night hanging out with @heavymetalofficial.bsky.social for their Thursday night Drink & Draw!!! "Sci-Fi Synods" was the prompt

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Chris Perry @perridot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

OH!WARE, my first commercial release, IS OUT NOW! Your ancestors whisper guidance. The Gods all watch. They want you to check it out and give it a review 🙏♥️ store.steampowered.com/app/4121430/...

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ⓘ chloe @unluckychloe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

terrain litter

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Trying to negate the feeling that I haven't been doing enough with before and after screenshots. There's much left to do, but my game has come a long way 💪 store.steampowered.com/app/2572060/... #IndieGameDev #ScreenshotSaturday

An early prototype screenshot of a Pixel Washer, with a naked Pigxel the pig shooting a thin white line through red "dirt".

Pixel Washer today, with what you hopefully agree is a much improved screenshot with beautiful pixel art and a new-and-improved Pigxel, now fully "clothed" with his protective goggles, blasting a filthy train clean.

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za 'rata' (Commissions Open!) @ratazart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

heya folks. So, right now I'm in a really rough spot and could really use some help. If you do or know someone who needs some pixel artwork please let me know ^^ Also, reposting this helps a ton too. Thanks ç-ç

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_Mostly_Ghostly_ @mostlyghostly.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Finished Metroid Zero Mission for the millionth time the other night, so here’s an obligatory Samus drawing 🦾👱‍♀️💥🪐💚

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

❤️ How to support an indie game 1. Wishlist it 2. Buy it 3. Review it 4. Share it A handy guide to send to folks when you've got a new game coming out: www.valadria.com/how-to-suppo... #IndieGameDev

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❤️ How to support an indie game

4 ways to help out an indie game dev. Show your support to get more cool games!

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ざきち @zakichi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Started working on a vertical shmup – just got basic movement going.Core idea: Lock onto tough enemies and destroy them to create a field near your ship → it clears enemy bullets that enter → those cleared bullets chain-react and clear more bullets.Working title: BAZEKKA #shmup #gamedev

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Hannah Flynn 🐀 @itshannahflynn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It is easy and comfortable to think, look at this thing we made, we have worked so hard, the hard work is the proof that it is good, people will buy it because they will see we have worked hard and thus made a good thing

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mors @mors.games · 04/09/2026

made a new game you can only shoot to the dead center. don't get hit by your own bullet made for the #pico1k jam in under 1024 bytes mors-games.itch.io/dead-center enjoy

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Oooh it's Bandcamp Friday AND there's a new Joshua Morse drop, happy day: joshuamorse.bandcamp.com/album/chipdi...

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CHIPDISC FUSION (Vol. 5), by Joshua Morse

4 track album

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Please tell me this is real because it is SO WHOLESOME: The original creators of The Battle of Olympus (1988) are remaking their classic game for their company's 40th anniversary as their "final challenge" together. What a sweet and inspiring story 😭❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6cL...

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【開発者本人が語る】『オリュンポスの戦い』38年越しの完全リメイク

YouTube video by The Battle Of Olympus™

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

How do you ship a game FAST? I asked @heartbeast.bsky.social how he made [Redacted] The Safehouse in just 4 months, and compiled his tips for you. Behold my first video in NINE MONTHS (lol), plus a detailed article if that's more your speed: www.valadria.com/how-heartbea... #IndieGameDev

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⚡️ How Heartbeast Shipped a Game in 4 Months

Tips to help develop a game FAST!

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Aerial_Knight @aerialknight.com · 01/09/2026

Aerial_Knight's Mr. Freezy is AVAILABLE NOW on PC. - Horror Puzzle Game - Decapitate men and collect their Heads - No Gen AI or microtransactions - Over 40 levels + Leaderboards - Unlockable Perks - Only $5 at launch! store.steampowered.com/app/4756010/...

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

ok but have you considered making a hit game I mean just do that what's the hold up right c'mon

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

You deserve a little indie game, as a treat.

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Levity Cube @kilwala.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Kinda inspired me to finally write my first blog post: levitycube.com/updates/whit... What do you do with your scrapped designs? Do they return in unexpected ways or do they get crumpled up and tossed in the bin? #devlog #gameDev #indieDev

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Looking Back at the Whiteboard That Built Cellar Creek

Before I wiped my whiteboard, I took a photo of it. The first of many redesigns of Cellar Creek's mini open world.

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Lindsey Wailes (looking for work!) @linwail.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Hey everyone! I wanted to update my pinned post. ✨I have 5 years experience as an animator in the games industry. 🎨Looking for Animation, Concept Art, QA, Administrative, and other similar roles. 💼 Open to Remote or anywhere on the West Coast of the US. Thank you! #animator #animation

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Jamie D @uk-resistant.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📣ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Vaporwave Pinball is in the "Pins & Pegs Festival", over on Steam and is 50% off for the next few days! (𝐵𝑢𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑦 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑒 𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑒) Link: store.steampowered.com/app/2465930/... (Reposts are very much appreciated! 🙏)

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Steam Personalized Calendar was coming up a lot, so I looked into it. Here's a rundown and suggestions on how to use it to help promote your game: www.valadria.com/steam-person... #indiegamedev

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🗓️ How Steam Personalized Calendar can help you sell games

MORE Steam min-maxing?! Yup even more to know, that's OK, this one's pretty small.

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DekoNSFW 👀👄👀 @dekonsfw.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

There will always be people who appreciate what YOU make, it just might take them a while to find you.

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 30/07/2026

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

What's left to do before you can push the big green button to release your game?

A big green button that says RELEASE GAME! On the classic Steam dark gray background.

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Max 🔜 SJmade Illo mart B405 @jaegerpilotmax.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Hello #portfolioday I’m Max! I’m an illustrator for books, inker, watercolorist, and character designer. Just a guy that loves fantasy art, creatures, mecha, ink and been tabling at conventions in between filling up sketchbooks. Open to concept and illustration work!

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

2023 ➡️ 2026 6,044 commits (and counting) made to the Pixel Washer repository. Still can't believe it's been 3 years on this lil guy. #IndieGameDev #ScreenshotSaturday

Two screenshots on the left and right.
Left: 2023 - a rough Pixel Washer prototype screenshot. Very early times, first-pass black and white UI, and a Pigxel who's looking quite naked without his goggles.
Right: 2026 - A current screenshot of Pixel Washer. I hope this does not look rough to you because it looks quite pretty to me. Bright, colorful, with a new on-model Pigxel the pig power washing a train with his huge Whale Washer. Rolling clouds happily float by in the distance. All is well in Pig Town.

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In my game Pixel Washer you play as a cute pig. Naturally, people often ask: What about Pigxel Washer instead? It's a fun idea but also tricky to spell or pronounce. So I just named the pig Pigxel. win/win! ... and in my next game, The Legend of Xraksnowgrht, I--

PIXEL WASHER promo art yes I took these photos myself, that is a cute rubber piggy with 3D-printed, hand-painted goggles holding a Blender-bashed power washer (also 3D-printed, also hand-painted) in an environment of little wooden houses and fences and moss and bushes that I picked myself and organized myself and I did all of this to procrastinate because finishing games is really hard and I am weak thank you for reading.

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

there used to be so few games in existence that a unique selling point was simply: you have a cool axe

A photo of me holding Legendary Axe for Turbo Grafx 16, the original physical game hell yeah. Also other epics from the era in the background like Casash and Ys yes yes

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Danny Lore @weredawgz.blacksky.app · 03/07/2026

Every time i get mad on the internet please know id rather be talking about the 1982 arcade game JOUST by Williams Electronics

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy to hit 100+ reviews! Feels good to finally get a new game out the door, even if it's "just" a demo so far. 🏡🫧🔫🐷🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/3145410/... #WishlistWednesday #WashlistWednesday

Pixel Washer Demo on Steam:
Grab your power washer and scrub pixelated worlds squeaky clean! Play as an adorable piggy, blast away grime, upgrade your gear, and restore a grubby town to its former glory in this cozy, almost zen-like game.
ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (102)

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transmutrix @transmutrix.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

LINOVICTUS, my goofy lil arcade shmup, is out on Steam today!

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I need to draw for fun again sometime. Should probably finish my game first, but it's been too long and I have weird stuff in my head I need to get out. On a related note, here's kermit with duck ears eating popcorn:

Hi-ho, kermit the frog here, with ears that are ducks for some reason. He's sitting with a big belly, eating popcorn. He seems to be as disturbed by the duck ears as a viewer of this might also be.

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Chris Perry @perridot.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Today I turn another year older! 🎊🎂 For my birthday, I ask for something simple....YOU TO WISHLIST MY GAME OH!WARE!! Oh!Ware is a reimagining of the ancient game of Mancala as a roguelike deckbuilder ⚔️Forge alliances with Gods 🔥Build unique synergies 🍃Conquer unique challenges #ScreenshotSaturday

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Oh yeah: How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself (digital version) is 50% off as part of Itch's Summer Sale 📙 itch.io/s/191317/sum... #IndieGameDev

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How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself | Summer Sale 2026 by Valadria

A sale by Valadria, 50% off How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself

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Moldwasher - out now on Steam! 🧽🫧 @moldwasher.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🧽 MOLDWASHER IS OUT NOW ON STEAM 🫧 store.steampowered.com/app/3688130/... Tell your mom, dad, sister, brother, cat, dog, neighbor, friend, enemy, foe, villain... what?! Buy Moldwasher now for $8.99 | €6.39 | £6.09 + 10% off launch discount! 🔥 If you like it, please leave a review! 💙

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Boovie @boovie3.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

A bit late for #screenshotsaturday, but here is a short showcase of swamp area in Underkeep, our dungeon crawler currently in development. #turnbased #dungeoncrawler #retrogaming #rpg #pixelart #ダンジョンRPG

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Pixel Pushers Union 512 @ppu512.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Oh hey! This game is gonna be shown at North Austin Game Night tomorrow! If you're in the Austin area, come take a look and give it a play!

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Good luck to my fellow devs with games in Steam Next Fest this week! Reminder to us all: play games you want to support! Playtime and reviews are important for doing well in SNF, especially in the first few days. store.steampowered.com/app/3145410/... #IndieGameDev

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Pixel Washer Demo on Steam

Grab your power washer and scrub pixelated worlds squeaky clean! Play as an adorable piggy, blast away grime, upgrade your gear, and restore a grubby town to its former glory in this cozy, almost…

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Glace @glacescup.com · 10/06/2026

✨Bellis Perennis (1/9)✨ #art #digitalart #fanart #pokemon #eevee

drawing of the pokemon eevee surrounded with a bunch of daisies. Eevee lays on the back, smiles and winks at the viewer.

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I can always tell I'm procrastinating on my game when I start making memes. Anyway heckin' genius rat hack 😠

The classic delayed-response angry eyebrows meme.
Panel 1: The rat from Dig Dig Boom says "Fight me"
Panel 2: A person (potential player) says "Too cute!"
Panel 3: [Rat] ...
Panel 4: Rat has angry eyebrows now!

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Dora B @heyitsdora.com · 06/06/2026

The first ever demo for the next game from the creator of In Stars and Time, Truth Scrapper, is OUT NOW along with a brand new trailer! Thanks to @fellowtraveller.games for hosting our reveal in the Story-Rich Showcase! store.steampowered.com/app/3239830/... #indiegame #gamedev #visualnovel

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Truth Scrapper on Steam

You have a case to solve, your memories reset each day, and two mysterious guides are vying for your attention– who will you decide to remember, and who will you decide to push aside…?

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Jeremy // Making Star Spark @jeremyjackson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Star Spark is a roguelite turn-based fighting game in which you battle your way through a survival tournament using real time combos and a deck made of attack, defense, and support skills. Check it out if you enjoyed DBZ: Legendary Super Warriors 🙂 Wishlist on Steam: s.team/a/3639950 #PitchYaGame

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Adriel "DeuTilt" @adrieldeutilt.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Look at them!! Made some chonky little animals for this game. You guys should check it out! 🐷💙

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transmutrix @transmutrix.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I did some work on this game! ^^

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