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Saffron Aurora

@saffronaurora.bsky.social
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✨I make games and draw stuff✨ [she/her] Toronto-based Creative Director at Kitten Cup Studio & Art Director at Mighty Yell. Website: www.saffronaurora.com #art #sketch #gamedev #devdoodles

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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jennifer Hale once told me Canadians need to champion ourselves more. I wholeheartedly agree. Over the past few months, I reached out to dozens of Canadian devs to learn their favourite Canadian games. Their varied responses offer a wonderful spotlight on some of the incredible talent we have here.🍁
mobilesyrup.com
These are must-play Canadian games, according to Canadian devs
As Canadians, we don't champion ourselves enough, so we asked dozens of game developers to do just that.
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 24/09/2026
Artwork by @saffronaurora.bsky.social, the art designer for the original A Short Hike soundtrack release, provides a whole new look at Claire’s journey chronicled by an inner gatefold sleeve. www.lostincult.co.uk/ashorthike #AShortHike #PabloEnver #MarkSparling #Vinyl #Piano
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A Short Hike | LP Pre-Orders
Pianist Pablo Enver, collaborating with the original composer Mark Sparling, reinterpretates the wonderful music of Hawk Peak Provincial Park on piano, capturing a whole new perspective on the heartfelt adventure.
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𓆏 Now on vinyl | A Short Hike: Piano Collection @stumpyfrog.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Announcing SFR02B | A Short Hike: Piano Collection 🎹🍃 The music of @marksparling.bsky.social, beautifully reinterpreted by Pablo Enver on piano. Brand new art design by @saffronaurora.bsky.social 👩‍🎨 Released across two variants, in collaboration with @lostincult.co.uk. Pre-Order Opens Now!
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Cornetto (Commissions Open!) @cornettottenroc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How it felt to get a hit on street pass
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Spider-Man & Miles Morales: You're Like Me
Alt: Spider-Man & Miles Morales havjng the spider senses react at the same time: You're Like Me
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Sally Beaumont | BAFTA Breakthrough | Voice Actor & Writer @sallybeaumont.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I’ve had a conversation like this at every networking event I’ve been to in the last year:
The umbrella academy driving meme. Chekhov is driving from right to left and making eye contact with Five as he drives left to right.
The captions read:
Top: diversifying into animation because the games industry is a binfire
Bottom: diversifying into games because the animation industry is a binfire.
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Big Blue Sky Games ➡️ Gamescom @bigblueskygames.com · 12/09/2026
National Video Games Day is a good moment to celebrate the games we support here at Big Blue Sky Games, from the released Capy Castaway by Kitten Cup Studios to Cutout, an upcoming pre-alpha title from 906 Games! 💙✈️
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Julia 🦊 Woodo is OUT on Steam & consoles! 🐸 @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
✨Woodo is OUT NOW✨ on Steam, PS5, Xbox, Switch 1 and 2 Woodo is a wholesome, relaxing and story-driven game that might warm your heart. Help with a RT 🔁💛
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I put on this outfit and my boyfriend said I look like I hunt people for sport ☺️
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Bee Zelda 🍉 @beezelda.com · 11/09/2026
Still thinking about the Zelda OOT announcement 🤔😂
Show me the real - meme with princess zelda from the original legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and then the updated Zelda from the newest Ocarina of Time and then a person named Bee Zelda who has the name Zelda
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Flipping through the Game Dev passport I prototyped and brought with me to @torontogamesweek.com this year still brings a smile to my face, seeing all the doodles and notes from the people I met fills me with joy!!! ❤️
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Um, actually, we already had this with @capycastaway.com and @softrains.bsky.social!!!!! 😤
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Uncomfortably perceiving every hair follicle visible on Link's head was not how I expected this Zelda Direct to go
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Chris Biagini-Foote (they/them) @honestindies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The first episode of the podcast featured @saffronaurora.bsky.social talking about @capycastaway.com after the first demo released and in today’s episode I’m joined by @beezelda.com to discuss the game post-launch. We also chat about queer joy, d&d, and plenty more. youtu.be/o5as-D6cTgk?...
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Excited for the upcoming Zelda Direct!!! #art #fanart
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Going back into old art and asset files and feeling attacked by my own destructive workflow
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Kitten Cup Studio @kittencupstudio.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A short poem to commemorate National Wildlife Day 🐯 😅
A short children's poem titled THE CAPYBARA by Nael, age 6, from Capy Castaway: The capybara / He destroyed his cage / Yes / YES / The capybara is out.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Self-indulgent burnout art to kickstart the day
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I've got a couple of posters in this! :) I added lots of fun little easter eggs, notes, and doodles for @capycastaway.com and @mightyyell.bsky.social's The Big Con ❤️ It's a great little gallery, I highly recommend checking it out!
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13AM Games | Wishlist Dungeon Lurker on Steam! @13amgames.com · 26/08/2026
Attention #gamescom2026: DUNGEON LURKER is on-site at the Indie Arena Booth. We are located at Hall 10.2 at A13! @indiearenabooth.de #IndieArenaBooth #DungeonLurker
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RollerGirl | Wishlist on Steam @rollergirlgame.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Here we are at Gamescom 2026 as part of @indiearenabooth.de Come say hi! We have a new demos stickers and candy! 🎉
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
One of the most creative Canadian indie games in recent years is Lil' Guardsman from Toronto's @playhilltop.bsky.social, so it's cool to see that it's coming to Android, iOS and Mac later this year. 🍁 Can't recommend enough! (Also: check out their next game, Curse of Resthaven, on Steam.)
mobilesyrup.com
One of Canada's most creative indie games is coming to mobile later this year
Lil' Guardsman was one of 2024's best games, and it'll soon launch on Android, iOS and Mac.
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13AM Games | Wishlist Dungeon Lurker on Steam! @13amgames.com · 24/08/2026
d̶͕̚̕è̷͕̬̈́f̴̠̻̽͊ë̴̛̲́͜ȁ̶̡̼̈́t̷̖̉́ ̵̜̇t̵͈́͒h̶͙̠͐e̵͙̩̒ ̶͈́͒D̴̹̩̉̊4̶͔͇̂Ŕ̸͚Ǩ̷̥͝Ḽ̴̒̆0̴͎̰̉Ŗ̶̌͠D̷͕͐̋ͅ Play the DUNGEON LURKER demo. Exclusively for the Eclipse System 32 - and Steam. #indiedev #indiegame #PixelArcadia
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Pipapo Games @pipapogames.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Looking for something fun to do at gamescom? 🎮 Join the Cozy Stamp Rally and collect an awesome sticker sheet featuring a brand-new Rue sticker! ✨ With enough stamps, you’ll unlock an additional sticker featuring all participating games! 🤩 #merch #gamescom2026 #indiedevs
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Given the U.S.’ abhorrent and completely unjustified attacks on Canada that are hurting so many Canadians *and* Americans while destroying many, many years of friendship, I thought I’d reshare some cool Canadian games that deserve support. 🧵 🍁
mobilesyrup.com
Canada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing that
From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.
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Kitten Cup Studio @kittencupstudio.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The chromatic aberration has been turned down! 📢 Thank you for your feedback y'all, we're listening and making adjustments 🤝🎨
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I’m not going to be at Gamescom this year, but if anyone wants to share any Fable, Planet Zoo 2 or Witcher 4 stuff with me I would appreciate it LET ME LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOUUUUU
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It’s been a week post-launch! And I feel like I’m still trying to reconfigure myself. What am I supposed to do when not thinking about THE VIDEO GAME 24/7?! Think about myself and my own hobbies and separate interests?! Getting my hair done did certainly help with this though.
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Ambrosia Sky 🪐 @softrains.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Are you a cosplayer looking for more details on Dalia's outfit? Maybe you just want to look at some cool art? Either way, we've got you covered with our Dalia Volkova Character Guide! Get a closer look at our protagonist here: tiny.cc/daliavolkovaguide
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
my very obvious symptom of burnout is I DON'T KNOW HOW TO RELAX ANYMORE!!
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Anyways, yeah!! OUR GAME IS OUT NOWWWWWWW!!!!!! ✨✨💫✨💫🌟💫✨✨💫🌟✨💫✨🌟✨💫✨✨💫
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
10 years ago, two capybaras escaped the Toronto High Park Zoo. 6 years ago, I drew an illustration of a capybara swimming through yuzu filled water. 3 years ago, we started thinking about our next game. And today, I can finally say, we’ve launched Capy Castaway!!!
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Ambrosia Sky 🪐 @softrains.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We're not the only Toronto launch today - we're joined by our pals at @kittencupstudio.bsky.social, who are launching the fantastic Capy Castaway!!! 💜 Spend your weekend with both our sci-fi shenanigans and their island hijinks! ➡ store.steampowered.com/app/2890240/...
Dalia and Capy warm themselves by a campfire while Dalia roasts some marshmallows.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I have had a tension headache for a month and I am scared of what's going to happen to me in roughly half an hour
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Toronto devs are having their own "Barbenheimer" moment today. Congrats to @softrains.bsky.social & @kittencupstudio.bsky.social on the launches of Ambrosia Sky & Capy Castaway! One's a melancholic sci-fi clean 'em up, the other an adorable animal adventure, & both are absolutely worth your time. 🍁
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Toronto indie games are having their own 'Barbenheimer' moment today
Melancholic sci-fi clean 'em up Ambrosia Sky and cozy animal adventure Capy Castaway both launched today, and they're absolutely worth your time.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Today is the LAST daily doodle before @capycastaway.com launches this afternoon, and we want to congratulate @softrains.bsky.social on their launch today for Ambrosia Sky: Act Two, which is OUT NOW!! I can’t wait to play it!! 💜💜💜 #art #indiegames
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The day before launch, day 14 of daily @capycastaway.com doodles........................ .........................AND WE HIT 100K WISHLISTS!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 AHHHHHHHHH!!! THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHH And as promised, I deliver to you: breakdancing Capy.
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Capy Castaway 🍊 Available NOW! @capycastaway.com · 05/08/2026
1 MORE SLEEP TIL LAUNCH! 🥹 We can't believe the big day is almost here, and we're floored at the early support we've seen so far for Capy Castaway! Thank you to all of the reviewers who immersed themselves in the journey of Capy & Corvi, we can't wait for all of you to join in as well. 🤎🐾💜
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🌱Sita Art🌱 Comms open @sitaart.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
You no take Bell
A goose packed for traveling, complete with saddle, potion, satchel and Bell
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Very cool seeing @kittencupstudio.bsky.social on CP24 talking about @capycastaway.com this morning. We need more mainstream coverage of games like this!
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Anniversary of capybaras escaping High Park inspires video game
Creative Director and CEO of Kitten Cup Studio Saffron Aurora on how ‘Capy Castaway’ pays tribute to Toronto and the capybara escape at High Park ten years ago.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Tune in to CP24 at 7:55am to catch me yapping about @capycastaway.com this morning!!
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I’m awake extra early today to tell you I’ll be on TV to talk about @capycastaway.com and the escaped High Park Zoo capybaras!!
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Capy Castaway 🍊 Available NOW! @capycastaway.com · 04/08/2026
Capy Castaway will launch at 10% off, with a soundtrack + digital artbook bundle for 12% off as well! You can also buy them separately as an add-on. 💜 Buying these add-ons means that you can experience the music + art of Capy Castaway whenever you want, while also supporting an amazing indie team!
A countdown graphic in shades of pink, yellow, blue, and light purple with an orange checkerboard background. Text at the top reads, "2 days til launch!" with a purple, blue, and beige illustration of Capy and Corvi from the upcoming cozy game Cap Castaway. A countdown graphic in shades of pink, yellow, blue, and light purple with an orange checkerboard background. Text at the top reads, "swipe to check out our launch bundles!". An illustrated Capy and Corvi are looking at a purple book that says Capy & Corvi's adventure.A countdown graphic in shades of pink, yellow, blue, and light purple with an orange checkerboard background. 2 illustrated thumbnails are shown, one that says Capy Castaway deluxe edition and the other says Supporter Pack.A countdown graphic in shades of pink, yellow, blue, and light purple with an orange checkerboard background and a screenshot in the middle. The screenshot is from upcoming cozy game Capy Castaway, with Capy & Corvi playing musical instruments in the game.
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I adored @capycastaway.com from Toronto's @kittencupstudio.bsky.social. The art style is delightful, the animal interactions are adorable and the wonderfully cozy vibes were much-needed. But above all else, it was genuinely lovely to see how much of Toronto and Canada as a whole is in the game. 🍁
mobilesyrup.com
Toronto-made Capy Castaway is a joyous tribute to wildlife and Canadiana
The cozy game amusingly draws inspiration from Toronto's infamous Bonnie and Clyde capybara escape, but its charms extend well beyond that.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Day 13 of daily @capycastaway.com doodles till launch in TWO DAYS, AUGUST 6th!! Lots of stuff is happening it feels like, it's a big summer for video games!! @kittencupstudio.bsky.social is especially excited to play Big Walk with each other once we've got some downtime post-launch. #art
A blocky Capy looks up at a flat, stylized Corvi sitting atop a taller rock, in the style of Big Walk. The background is sketched in a coloured pencil style, with the text 'Capy Goes On A Big Walk' illustrated above.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Day 12 of a daily @capycastaway.com doodle till launch on August 6th, this Thursday!! I did a bit of a more painterly doodle this time around in procreate (the gouache brushes are insane) #art
Capy wades through a field of lush grass while Corvi flies above
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Kitten Cup Studio @kittencupstudio.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Y'all we are SO CLOSE to 100k 🥹🫣 If we can hit that number before THURSDAY, Saffron will animate Capy breakdancing. i repeat. break. dancing. capybara.
An image of a book that promos Capy Castaway saying "we reached 97,000 wishlists! thank you so much!"
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Day 11 of a doodle a day until @capycastaway.com comes out August 6th (THAT'S NEXT WEEK!!!!! IT'S AUGUST NOW!!!) Celebrating with Capy and Corvi trying pizza for the FIRST TIME (and also because we made some dang good pizza tonight) #art
A doodle of capy and corvi eating pizza, with corvi greedily swallowing a whole slice ine one go, and the caption 'HOLY CANNOLI, PIZZA IS THE FLIPPIN BEST??'. Capy sits with a slice of pizza on their head.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Day 10 of posting these silly lil guys everyday until @capycastaway.com launches August 6th! They just wanna be silly and have fun!! #art
Illustration of Capy and Corvi in colourful circus/jester style, confetti, and some writing that says silly lil guys
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Ambrosia Sky 🪐 @softrains.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
It's almost time for Capysky! 🙌 Next week, on August 6th, both @kittencupstudio.bsky.social's Capy Castaway and our own Act Two update launch! 🚀 To celebrate, we took some inspiration from them and made an homage to their key art... with some creative repurposing.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Day 9 of daily doodles for @capycastaway.com launching August 6 (it’s a late night one!!) Shhhhh….the babies are sleeping! #art
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