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Elfie asked me to help pick a fresh new fit for the Steam Autumn Sale, so I was like...give 'em a Raisin-to-Be excited! So she can be a fresh grape now, then a raisin for Halloween! 😉🍇🎃 You can watch us build sandcastles together on the official Steam page when you pick up Elfie: A Sand Plan! 🏖️🐘

Screenshot of the Steam page for the indie game Elfie: A Sand Plan focused on the "Now Broadcasting: Watch The Community Play" tab, which is opened to a Twitch VOD rebroadcast of the VTuber Diggeh playing the game. Cute splash art featuring Elfie and a sandcastle surround the broadcast. Diggeh is helping Elfie pick a new outfit in a beach hut, with the current outfit being Raisin-to-Be, where Elfie's swimwear is purple, making her look like a giant grape. A beetle named Funny Fly Guy from Diggeh's Kabuto Park streams sits on his head. He made it to the semifinals, y'know! Not every common bug can do that!

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hello Human resources meme. The top left says "Human made work rules" instead of the original "Know the work rules".

The top frame has Elfie and she says: "Elfie has a limited amount of things she can say, but she thinks that makes it all the more meaningful."
The woman at her desk finds Elfie endearing and says "Awww, you're so sweet."

The bottom frame has the OpenAI Dots genAI companion data security time bomb monstrosities saying: "We are cute and quirky, no? Can we have your data now?"
The woman is grabbing her phone in shock trying to contact human resources.

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 03/10/2026

Just want to say that if you like the work that I do, and all the spotlighting of weird games and lesser-known releases, please bookmark and regularly check Steam Hype! Comment, read the articles! The whole 'launching a new less-mainstream PC gaming site' thing is experimental. Help me make it work

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Elfie: A Sand Plan will be on sale for a little bit longer for the Autumn Steam sale! store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/... #indiegame ##puzzlegame #godot

Key art for the Steam Autumn sale with Elfie: A Sand Plan key art featured in it. It's showing the game being 25% off.

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Action Shakespeare 🐙🤤 @thatgalinthehat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Environmental storytelling at the elementary school

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Aseprite @aseprite.org · 01/10/2026

Aseprite is 40% off during the Steam Autumn sale, until October 8th! Get it directly from our website: aseprite.org/buy/ or from Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/431730/A...

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EssyTheSlug @essytheslug.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Author Sim is 20% off during the Steam Autumn Sale! Don’t miss it! store.steampowered.com/app/4168210/Author_Sim/ #indiegame #steam #steamautumnsale #steamsale

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ascalaphid @ascalaphid.com · 01/10/2026

truculence ball

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Here's a review posted earlier this month. How appropriate for them to have written it in September. Thank you for bringing the exact energy Elfie would want you to have! 🙏🐘

Steam review that reads as follows:
to say that I would die for Elfie is inconceivable, for I simply could not bear the thought of breaking the heart of my most precious and rotund friend by leaving her alone on an empty, sand-castle-less beach. to that end, I will instead declare that I shall Live for her, a notion in which I can take comfort in the knowledge that my perseverance ensures her continued happiness.

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Nazih Fares | Wishlist The Arab League of Misfits @nazihfares.com · 30/09/2026

Still some tweaks and more duck tape needed to make it better, but I'm so happy with the progress of this build now in 3 languages... And once again, I'm praising @godotengine.org for being one hell of a great engine for Arabic localization support. #indiegames

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just 4 more reviews to 200! 👀🐘 (And 304 till Overwhelmingly Positive. 😋) Want to help a small rotund elephant build some sandcastles? store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/... #indiegame #puzzlegame #godot

Screenshot of Elfie: A Sand Plan's store page to highlight that the game currently has 196 player reviews and 100% of those are positive.
You can see videos and screenshots of the game at the bottom. The main view is of a more normal looking sandcastle that is completed. Elfie looks happy under her speech bubble thay is showing the layout of the sandcastle fron the front and side angles.

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Radical Graffiti @radicalgraffiti.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Art is Human" Anti-AI mural seen in Denman Island, British Columbia

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こみ @komi-tsu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Search and find "here AND there" on App Store!(iPad only) It's free, and this year is its App 8th anniversary 🐕️🍊🥛

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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I read that IGF entries used to have feedback from judges. I can understand why it got removed, but I kinda wish it would have been possible to opt-in to get some. I personally would appreciate hearing about the game from a more critical angle, especially from my peers and veterans game devs.

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Very fun demo!! I love how it’s kind of secretly math, but not in a way most player would notice. I think.

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Tuily @tuily.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just published a 16×16 platformer asset pack on @itch.io, with a Godot 4 autotiling tileset and a playable starter project. Check it out! tuily.itch.io/pixel-art-blueprint #godot #pixelart #aseprite #indiedev

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Elfie: A Sand Plan Demo Version 2.0.0 is now available on your browser!! 🎉🐘 Help a small rotund elephant with her sandcastle plans! 🏖️🐘 On both @itch.io and @newgrounds.com! pressedelephant.itch.io/elfie-a-sand... www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/... #IndieGame #ScreenshotSaturday #Godot

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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hey folks, I had a big thread about AI and art that really popped off, and now I have some attention, so why don't I make a little thread of upcoming indie games I'm looking forward to that have neat artstyles? And a lot of these games will have demos to check out, so maybe give them a try?

Screenshot from Tenebris Somnia showing a creepy guy with head candles bathed in shadow

Screenshot from Hymm to the Eyeless God, showing a party based RPG with a top down view of a path through some woods, and it appears as if one of the insect like player characters is casting a spell.

Screenshot from Mandrake showing an isometric view of the interior of a building, a character called Nessa's portrait is on the left side and says "Thanks for coming to Pevenny with me Morgan. I'd have hated doing that alone."

Screenshot from Hark The Ghoul, there's a gaslight street lamp in a dark alleyway, on a crate sits a big wheel of cheese, underneath the lamp is a small rat like guy who might be cheesed to meet us.

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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 28/09/2026

📣 LAST CALL

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you experience lag playing the new version of the demo please let me know! I'm trying to figure out it if it's due to being played on older PC or mobile devices, or if it might be something else!

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Even if the game's Steam page says it twice already, I think it's worth reiterating as often as I can: I'm firmly against generative AI. I don't use it in any parts of my creative process, nor my daily life. A 100%-made by humans for humans #indiegame. store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...

Top image: Crayon on paper concept art of the gameplay for Elfie: A Sand Plan showing Elfie sitting on a towel with the pans of what she wants over her head.
Bottom image: In-game pixel art version of the above crayon on paper concept art. Elfie is in a different swimsuit and the space to her left is filled out with a sandcastle that's almost the correct solution of what she is asking but not quite.

Top image: Crayon on paper concept art of one of the still images used in Elfie: A Sand Plan. Elfie looks like she's staring directly at the camera.
Bottom image: In-game pixel art version of the above crayon on paper concept art. This one is a very close rendition of the above description.

Top image: Crayon on paper concept art of one of the still images used in Elfie: A Sand Plan. Elfie is playing with a mound of sand next to the water just starting to build her sandcastle.
Bottom image: In-game pixel art version of the above crayon on paper concept art. This one is a very close rendition of the above description.

Top image: Crayon on paper concept art of one of the still images used in Elfie: A Sand Plan. Elfie waving her arms around as if t trying to get attention while she's next to the water. Maybe she's expecting to get her picture taken?
Bottom image: In-game pixel art version of the above crayon on paper concept art. This one is a very close rendition of the above description.

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

After taking the opportunity to explore Newgrounds for the nostalgia... the site is so refreshing?? It's so creatively focused from top to bottom?? Any slop can just get yeeted to the shadow realm by the community?!? Beautiful. 🥹

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Tim Gaedke @timgaedke.com · 26/09/2026

talent is a lie

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It's really interesting to see the outstanding wishes for the game simply go up instead of going down each time it's on sale. 😅 I can't complain, but I feel like it's statistically not what usually happens? 🤔 I haven't really compared with other #indiedev to know for sure.

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

When I'm not making broadsheets I also make games! This one comes out next month and you can wishlist it now! store.steampowered.com/app/4429720/...

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Deductopia on Steam

Explore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Duck Detective, Little Problems, and The Case of the Worst Day Ever ...

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Stellbound: Stellraiser II @antlervel.vet · 25/09/2026

Hey friends. Don’t forget to get this year’s flu shot and your COVID booster. CVS has them available now, at least in NY. Just scheduled mine

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matchstick 🧶 Wishlist Meander @matchstick345.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The steam event is live! Check out all these cool games. 💕💖 Wishlist Meander: store.steampowered.com/app/4714860/... #indie #gamedev #art #crochet #GDoCExpo 🧶

Meander, draw with crochet. Gdoc expo template with game art.

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Apex Mango - WISHLIST 🍎💀 ~FRUITBEARER~ 🍎💀 @apexmangostudio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are so excited to be part of Game Devs of Color Expo 2026!🥳 Fruitbearer is featured in the event's Steam sale!💖 store.steampowered.com/app/4300180/... The community is amazing! Go check out @gdocexpo.com #GDoCExpo2026 #gdoc #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart #art

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EssyTheSlug @essytheslug.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#gdocexpo2026 Steam Sale starts today! Author Sim is 20% off and the Supporter Pack is now out! Go check out some amazing games: store.steampowered.com/curator/38233967/sale/gdocexpo2026 #gdocexpo #indiegame #steam #gamedev

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Elfie: A Sand Plan is 25% off during the #GDoCExpo Steam Sale Event! And there's a new update! The game is now available in Thai and Indonesian!! Elfie can now speak 12 languages. That elephant memory is quite impressive. store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/... #indiegame #cozygame #puzzlegame

Game zsdvs of Color Expo Banner with Elfie: A Sand Plan key art. With the text sale & update announcing newlanguages: Thai and Indonesian!

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Brian S. Chung @brianschung.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Simple interactions connect seemingly unrelated moments, from the microscopic to the cosmic. Each scene flows into the next, like syllables in a sentence. We hope it will make you feel small and experience big emotions in a short time. Wishlist Hold On: store.steampowered.com/app/4867140/...

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Diggeh 💎⛏️ @diggeh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Elfie invited me to help showcase some of the rad sandcastles we built together! You'll see us scoopin' on Steam when you pick up Elfie: A Sand Plan on sale! What an honor! Wah woh weh! 🐘🏖️ (Be sure to bring extra peanut butter! It's her favorite! 🥜)

Steam screenshot for Elfie: A Sand Plan featuring the "Now Broadcasting: Watch the community play" tab opened to a Twitch VOD rebroadcast of the VTuber Diggeh playing the game. Cute splash art featuring Elfie and a sandcastle surround the broadcast.

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Women-Led Games @womenledgames.com · 09/09/2026

Women-Led Games returns for our Game Awards showcase this December! We partner with the most prestigious names in gaming media to put a permanent spotlight on women-led excellence in games. Form closes October 5th! forms.gle/UMNAF2UGfhF8...

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Women-Led Games - The Game Awards 2026

Women-Led Games is gearing up for our 2026 Game Awards Showcase and are once again officially partnering with our broadcasting partner at The Game Awards to do so! We partner with the most prestigiou...

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 23/09/2026

⭐ Aseprite ⭐ The Tween Machine ⭐ Juice FX ⭐ Dithering Brushes & Patterns ⭐ Sprite Skinning These 5 tools shared by @suduwana.bsky.social are GREAT for pixel artists and animators! Are there any you favor? #gamedev #gdocexpo

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Brian S. Chung @brianschung.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New York City has a #GDoCExpo Watch Party! - Hosted by @sharpiepls.com - The conference and the Direct on a huge screen - Structured networking / games - Awarding thousands in development grants - Community Arcade (show your game!) Giving away 10 free tickets (normally $10) - ti.to/GDoCExpo/202...

Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 Watch Party in New York City. Group photo of maybe 40 or so people crowded on a stage in front of a huge screen. A few people are holding giant checks for the grant funding they won.

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What was satisfying about submitting the game to the IGF and other game awards was being able to write about stuff I usually hold back on. But if there's any part of that write-up I'd want everyone to know about it's that playing through the game is worth it. Elfie promises it's worth it! Trust! 🙏🐘

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Diggeh 💎⛏️ @diggeh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm celebrating my 6 Year Streamaversary by hitting the arcade! Gonna be playing Let's Aim! Crane Game, the latest entry in the cute SAT-BOX arcade series with new machines, prizes, and room decorating! Just gotta get down from here first...the claw has chosen me... ⏰ 1 PM PT 🟣 twitch.tv/Diggeh

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BUS Game Devs - Vancouver Game Dev Series @busgamedevs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Revealing a new Indie Game Dev speaker event in TORONTO! Presentations and Q&As with the creators of: 💾 Inscryption 🗡️ Slay the Princess 🌟 In Stars and Time 🔎 The Incident at Galley House Tickets are just $10 for this fantastic lineup on Oct 24! Reposts are very appreciated!

An infographic revealing "Indie Game Dev Summit" in Toronto, October 24

featuring the creators of Inscryption, Slay the Princess, In stars and Time and The Incident at Galley House

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ScaryCatalyst 🎃 @straycatalyst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yeaaaah, it's a thing to be careful about (indie game dev "showcase" channel luring in new devs) www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXqz...

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Rick Desolate 🪦 | The D-Pad @ricdesi.dpad.fm · 22/09/2026

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 22/09/2026

Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 kicks off today!🥳 Network in our virtual space @ 10:45AM ET ⭐️ Meet Supercell: Learn about & connect w/ the team ⭐️ Publishing AMA w/ No More Robots: Ask Director @mikerose.bsky.social about publishing, marketing & sales ⭐️ Speed networking & more #gamedev #gdocexpo2026

Game devs of color expo 2026 starts today! conference loaded!

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Just 11 more to go!! As a debut game that's gotten zero mainstream coverage, this has only been possible through word of mouth. So have an indie game you wish more people knew about? Make sure to give it a review! Tell your friends about it! Your support really helps! #IndieGame #IndieDev #Godot

Screenshot of Elfie: A Sand Plan on Steam showing the key art, short description and user reviews (100% of the 189 user reviews being positive.)

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Sol's Atelier 🏖️ Elfie: A Sand Plan 🐘 @solsatelier.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Here's probably my best example of creative intent in the game's scripting. I think it says a lot of what you can expect in the writing.

Dialogue section named hey_I_just_met_you_and_this_is_crazy_but_please_consider_wishlisting_maybe.
Then Elfie says
"But before you go...
Could I interest you in wishlisting the game?"

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