iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Fer // WISHLIST TOSSDOWN! 🚀 @theferfactor.bsky.social · 18h

One funny thing about working on a game for years is eventually crossing off tasks you added to your to-do list years ago. Finally got around to improving Tossdown's see-through effect. #gamedev #indiedev

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Not Jam @not-jam.itch.io · 08/10/2026

hey everyone here is a brand new totally free CC0 font for your collection please enjoy :) 12px height, contains latin extended, latin supplemental, gender symbols, maths symbols, cyrillic, runic, and probably more not-jam.itch.io/not-jam-seri...

Green text on a navy background, demonstrating a serif pixel font with bold, rounded shapes. It reads:

"A pixel font
by Not Jam

THE QUICK BROWN FOX
JUMPS OVER A LAZY DOG.

sphinx of black quartz,
judge my vow.

.ttf format
CC0 licence"

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PlayAcclaim @playacclaim.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

One week until Pigxel drives full steam ahead into early access! Make sure you've got Pixel Washer wishlisted if you haven't already 👉🏻 bit.ly/Pixel_Washer... #indiegame #pixelart #powerwashsimulator #satisfying

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yoooo my little pixel game Pixel Washer launches into Steam Early Access THIS MONTH! 🐷 Here's a podcast, YouTube video, and links to all the things: www.valadria.com/pixel-washer... #IndieGameDev

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🐷 Pixel Washer Launches October 15 Into Early Access

Pixel Washer Launches October 15 Into Early Access! Let's chat about the game and how/why games take so long to make.

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Sam 🧊🐐 | Xythas @xythas.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The game really came together when I let the boat jump

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That's a good idea! Sounds like a solid podcast topic

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Can't believe it's already been a year since: 🕹️ How I got a publisher for my indie game It's the story of how I signed Pixel Washer with @playacclaim.bsky.social, with tips for my fellow devs who are out there pitching their games too www.valadria.com/how-i-got-a-... #IndieGameDev

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🕹️ How I got a publisher for my indie game

Pixel Washer and Acclaim: the story so far!

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Kai Nyame 🐏🌱 @nyamedev.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My heart is so full 🥹 TWO game debuts less than 7 days apart! @herebyair.bsky.social at #GameheadsShowcase2026 and then #DarkForestGB with @kamegumi.studio at #GDoCExpo2026 Steam Sale 💚💜❤️ Seeing the community response after months and months of development and late nights makes it all worth it.

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thumbnails of the current jobs in Pixel Washer. store.steampowered.com/app/2572060/... #WishlistWednesday #WashlistWednesday #IndieGameDev

A 10x6 grid comprised of job thumbnails in Pixel Washer.

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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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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Huge congrats 🎉 Just picked up a copy and looking forward to playing soon

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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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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Yeah the whole game is lovely! Sega even released Phantasy Star Ages (on Switch, probably others) with quality of life features.

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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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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Awesome! I hope you have a lotta fun!

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Those were so cool! I've still got one. It even works with the Sega CD. The games I still own are "OK" but Phantasy Star is a legit classic IMO! There's a switch version (SEGA AGES Phantasy Star) for $8 that has some nice quality of life features.

Matt's hand holding his Sega CD with a Base Power Convert jammed in there. In the background on a shelf are some "complete in box" Sega Master System games, including Golden Axe Warrior, Golvellius, Miracle Warriors, and Phantasy Star.

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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 · 24/07/2026

Ahh sorry your grant dried up, that's rough. Thanks a lot for reading! Glad to hear you enjoyed it and I hope it helps motivate you to finish your game 🛠️ You can do it!

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Feels like those never end doesn't it

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Based on the new steam personal calendar which spans 8 weeks, that's how long our games should be up with their release dates before launch. So good timing!

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