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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 2h

I'm happy to announce that my horror game, GRINDWORM, now has striking new key art and a brand-new logo by bokkimi.bsky.social! Let me know what you think in the comments! Wishlist the game on Steam (link in the replies) 👇 #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #Gamedev

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I must confess... I can't keep it a secret anymore. GRINDWORM is heading to Steam Next Fest! 🎉 #HorrorGame #IndieGameDev #Gamedev

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

POV: You haven't posted about your indie game on Reddit in a while and don't remember exactly why you stopped posting there. So you decide to give it another shot... Oh, right. That's why. PS: The only comment is from AutoModerator. #IndieGameDev #Gamedev

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It was at this moment he knew he was fucked. 💀 Wishlist GRINDWORM on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3717830/ #HorrorGame #IndieGameDev #Gamedev

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Hey! GRINDWORM is part of the #PrismaticIndieShowcase! A curated Steam event bringing self-published indie gems into the light. store.steampowered.com/curator/4622... Discover lots of great games and don't forget to wishlist GRINDWORM (link in the comments)! 👇 #HorrorGame #IndieGameDev #Gamedev

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This cinematic shot is trickier than it looks because Depth of Field treats objects that don't write to the depth buffer (particles) as if they were much farther away, blurring them out of existence. Easy fix? Adding some dithered transparency particles to the scene! #IndieGameDev #gamedev #vfx

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What do you guys think about anti-aliasing in games with a "crunchy pixels" aesthetic? Does it look better with AA on or off? Let me know in the comments! #IndieGameDev #Gamedev #HorrorGame

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Best Indie Games @clemmygames.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

So there's this indie developer who is making a first-person horror game where you're buried alive in a collapsed mine and your only hope is an old mining machine that you drive to dig out, but SOMETHING lurks underground. It's called GRINDWORM, interested?

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Hey #PitchYaGame 👋 I'm making a horror game where you pilot a badass tunneling machine deep underground. Workplace safety rules no longer apply. Just remember: DON'T. STOP. DIGGING. ⛏️ It's called GRINDWORM. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3717830/ #IndieGameDev #Gamedev

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Best Indie Games @clemmygames.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🔴 LIVE NOW! GO GO GO youtu.be/X05GKCUGR90 ☀️ #BIGSummerShowcase

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Most expos open submissions months before the event. You apply by filling out an application form on their website or through Google Forms. Those expos are curated. They receive 500–2000+ applications, but only feature a limited number of games (about 50), so you also need some luck to get chosen.

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Best Indie Games @clemmygames.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This indie developer is making a horror title where you are buried alive in a collapsed underground mine, and have to use an old mining machine to get out, but something doesn't want you to leave It's called GRINDWORM, will you play this?

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Hello, indie horror fans! I'm excited to be part of the Endix Showcase, organized by @endix-expo.bsky.social! Join me on May 23-24th in a virtual theme park. Booth location is at Theatrum Obscurum. Please come support GRINDWORM and the Endix Showcase! #ENDIX #IndieGameDev #Gamedev

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Endix_Expo @endix-expo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Grindworm by SnailBite Games is exhibiting at Endix Showcase, May 23-24. Booth location is on Theatrum Obscurum. One of the booths you absolutely don't want to skip.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The YouTube URL literally ends with "fuel" 😅 If that's not proof, I don't know what is.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hey, indie horror game fans! 😱 GRINDWORM now has an official list of supported languages. The Steam page has already been localized! Check it out, and don't forget to wishlist the game! 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3717830/... #HorrorGame #IndieHorror #IndieGameDev #Gamedev #Steam

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GRINDWORM on Steam

A horror game where you're buried alive in a collapsed underground mine, and your only hope for survival is an old mining machine.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Thanks for featuring GRINDWORM! Seeing someone else play your game is a peak gamedev moment!

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Alpha Beta Gamer @alphabetagamer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Pilot a mining machine out of a collapsed mine, in heavy machinery indie horror game GRINDWORM! Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3717830/... Pre-Alpha Gameplay Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvjW... by Indie Dev @snailbitegames.bsky.social #gaming

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Hey it's #IndieDrop 🪂 4 things about my game GRINDWORM: 1. It's NOT about a worm. 2. It's about digging a REALLY big hole. 3. Powered by advanced Hole Technology™ (featuring physically INACCURATE cube-marched soil)! 4. It desperately needs your love ❤️ #IndieGameDev #Gamedev bsky.app/profile/nunt...

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Your game is in early development, but you're already promoting it: #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

But hey, DLSS 5 makes everything better, right? 😉

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

This tiny C# snippet confuses a lot of developers. Can you figure out the output without using an IDE? A) foobar B) barfoo C) both D) invalid code No running the code. Reply with A, B, C or D. #CSharp #GameDev #Programming

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Ahh... rendering a drinking glass is so much fun... and at the same time so much work just for a sip of water. 🥤 So happy we have opaque materials in real life. I'd hate to die of thirst while the glass shader still compiles! #gamedev #indiegamedev #shader

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Yep, the hype around AI is crazy right now. Companies are trying to shove AI into everything, but we can't do much about it. The only thing we can do is vote with our wallets.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The limitations are still there. They're just hidden behind ultra-detailed assets and cinematography.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I'm not an expert :D, but ray tracing is still far from perfect. You may have noticed that most modern games don't have proper mirrors, and environments are often less interactive/destructible than they were 15 years ago. On top of that, many games are only really playable with DLSS enabled.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

There are still a lot of limitations in computer graphics, tho. But I agree that there are pros and cons to what we have nowadays. I hated the UE5 marketing that made it sound like game development is suddenly super easy - just turn on Lumen and Nanite. Result: a bunch of unoptimized buggy games.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

No problem! As you can see, I'm not quick to reply either :D Yes, the more limits you have, the more creative you become. You don't invent "fast inverse square root" when your engine and PC can easily handle millions of operations per frame.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

In reality, almost any modern engine can achieve nearly any visual style with enough customization and strong art direction.

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Snail Bite | Wishlist GRINDWORM @snailbitegames.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Absolutely! There aren't really "good" or "bad" engines like many people think. The main reason stereotypes like "the Unreal look" or "the Unity look" exist is that many developers rely on default settings or generic asset store templates.

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