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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Larger company acquired smaller company I was at. Role made redundant by distributing it across three other teams. Sometimes that’s just how things shake out! Handling it the only way I know how: drawing and making games. #unemployed #comics

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

About five years ago I released a short adventure game fit for Halloween. Since it's spooky season, I thought I'd re-share Spooky House for those who haven't had a chance to play it yet! Plays right in your desktop browser: alexandershen.itch.io/spooky-house #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

To celebrate the start of spooky month, here’s my recut of the original Frankenstein. #halloween #spooky #october youtu.be/XBB9PnT2Vsc?...

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[Regretful Recut] Top 3 Scenes from Frankenstein (1931)

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I use the term "book" very loosely here. It's more like a 5,500 word essay / guide that answers a common question I get here and on my social media feeds. "How do you stay so productive?" is the question I try to answer in this book. It's free on Kindle Unlimited. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLR7Y5QT

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Continuing to build out the engine so I can share little adventures about Morton the Seagull. Added location logic and a really fancy, detailed house. #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev #mortontheseagull

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What's your daily high score? Check out 999 Mazes DX to play in your browser for free: alexandershen.itch.io/999-mazes-dx #indiegame #indiegames

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ball Maker 2000: you can choose the color! Nobody knows what happens inside the box though. #comics

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ha. I just realized the bug with the clock! This is the travel screen for my upcoming game about a seagull who has to deliver a package, but can’t fly. #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My 9 games #My9Games my9games.net/en/share/bd4...

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy #nationalcomicbookday! Go read some comics and share the ones you love. #comics

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’ll be tabling this Sunday at Game Market West! I’ll have copies of Leap Frog and 999 Mazes (handmade) for sale! I’ll also have a small station where you can make a custom d6 for $1 (stickers and markers provided). Venue: The Guildhouse - 420 First St, San Jose, CA 95113

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You can play this tiny weird thing at alexandershen.itch.io/999-mazes-dx #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I guess today is Friday? Go play "999 Mazes DX" in your browser today! My best score for Daily Challenge No. 2026923 is 922. What's yours? #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev alexandershen.itch.io/999-mazes-dx

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s all wired up now! This was recorded before I finalized some parts. Look for it on Friday! #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Final stretch for 999 Mazes DX. Adding character select. Testing with some known sprite characters. #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

So in two weeks I’m going to be laid off. Private equity acquired the company I’m at and my role’s going to be split across three teams instead. I have all my games up at 50% off here if you’d like to support, but please don’t feel pressured to do so! Thanks for being here. itch.io/s/187504/im-...

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I'm Being Laid Off Bundle by Shenbot Makes

A bundle by Shenbot Makes, $25.00 for 41 games

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I was in middle school when this show came out. I’ve probably only seen a dozen episodes. I decided it’s time to watch it from start to finish! #comics #xfiles #thexfiles

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Let’s add some game juice / feel! We’ve got some damage, healing, coin pick up, and teleporting. #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Wanted to show what a day of dev and a nice coat of paint can do! #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I drew this over 10 years ago and still think it’s relevant today. With generative AI taking over and flooding our marketplaces, I think it’s important to remember that as game developers, in 100 years, we’ll be dead. #indiegames #comics

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Taking a break from working on my game by working on another game. This is a digitized version of my card maze game 999 Mazes. #indiedev #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Taking a break from my other game by working on another game. 😂 I’m digitizing my card game 999 Mazes. I’m sure I throw a new coat of paint on this (i.e. 1-bit pixel assets) it’ll look pretty cool. #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New puzzle book for those who love mazes and collecting coins! alexandershen.itch.io/999-mazes-pu...

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999 Mazes Puzzle Mode by Shenbot Makes

A solo maze game where every page is unique!

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I may or may not being coming up with the most inefficient to produce and shallow card games of my life. But I’m gonna go for it. Yes, these are drawn on the back of recycled packaging. I’m trying to recreate that feeling of school yard card battles.

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I’m the kind of person who thinks going to the local taqueria that has had unlimited chips and salsa, ordering some tacos, getting a hibiscus drink, and bringing some crafts to work on is a really great way to spend the afternoon.

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Planet screen has more information about the planet you deploy to now. Now you can make an educated decision on where to explore next. Remember every planet ID will render the same. So my Muzfalse-727140 will be the same as yours. #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #indiegames

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Over 2000 followers! That’s a great feeling! Thanks everyone!

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Lots of UI and screen hookup this weekend. Rev 1.0 slated for October to play in browser! Free. No ads. No IAP. Follow along! #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I have this little game polish thing I love that was recently implemented and wanted to share. It’s like those split flap boards at train stations. #indiegamedev #indiegame #indiegames

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Placeholder planet selection before teleporting down. Upgrading your range shows allows you access to more of the planet. I decided on no scrolling. What you see is what you get. #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Fixed it for them: “Sony says "reasonable consumers" know they don’t own the digital PlayStation games they LEASE.”

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I was wondering who took my seat!

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#indiegamedev starting to hook up the different screens and flows together for the very first time. This is what I started doing this weekend. #indiegame #indiegames

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Got a little teleport in and out action here. Just some polish to start the weekend. #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Oh, hey. I just released "999 Mazes", a new print-and-play solo maze game. Check it out here! #printandplay #tabletop #tabletopgames alexandershen.itch.io/999-mazes

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999 Mazes by Shenbot Makes

A solo maze game where every deck is unique!

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Shenbot Makes @shenbotmakes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The initial game loop is in place: explore, scan, collect. It’s kind of neat seeing it in place. You need the solar panel upgrade to regenerate fuel. Onto the next part! #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames

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castpixel ⚧️⚢ @castpixel.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I made a tool that makes retro anime sound effects. Meet AnimeVox! I made it for a game, but it's free to use. I'm using the forgotten (but popular in 80s japan) Schroeder reverb algo, and some wobble. If you find it useful consider supporting me on itch :) castpixel.itch.io/animevox

the anime sfx-making tool!
It's called ANIMEVOX, in big letters up top.
Then there's the controls:

In vertical pairs:
Left:
Pitch Rise
Rise speed

Reverb
Room size

On the right:
Wobble Speed
Wobble Amount

Tone Brightness
Volume

Next is a row of keys:
Randomize - randomizes the sound parameters
UNDO/ REDO - go back to parameters you liked
Export Wav - self explanatory, it saves a copy of the latest sound to your hard drive.

Then the fun buttons, with cute art styles:

IMPACT, sparkle, beam, powerUP, PON, BOOM, slash, woosh

Each produces a preset sound, which then goes through the fx chain.

Hope you enjoy it!

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