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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sandustry is a cozy factory automation indie developed by Lantto Games and couldn't stop playing it! 😂 Mine for gold and build your factory! Full video on Youtube. youtu.be/VKVp-E0ZDQw

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A Fresh Start on a Strange New Planet | Sandustry #1

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The soundtrack of Corsair Cove immediately stood out to me. Created by Dynamedion it is built around beautiful violin melodies and acoustic guitars and perfectly blends Caribbean and Latin influences. Summer isn’t over! #corsaircove #indiegaming #gamingcommunity

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

With Ubisoft recently releasing Black Flag Resynced, I thought it was the perfect excuse to dust off the Xbox 360 and revisit Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Over a decade later, does the OG still hold up? youtu.be/Ylv2YWo-d34 #AssassinsCreed #BlackFlag #Xbox360 #RetroGaming #GamingCommunity

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Revisiting Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013) ⚔️

YouTube video by Spectral Doppler

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A game we played as teens is getting a sequel and the hero is a woman? Sign me up! Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is an upcoming 2D adventure where you play as Rose Belmont in a Paris overrun by demons. The sad truth? It's only coming to PS5, PC and Xbox Series X|S #castlevania #belmont'scurse #gaming

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Welcome to Press Start — a series where I pick tracks that should be in video games. Tracklist: 🎧 Dylan Dylan - Reset 🎧 Hollow Pulse - Venus 🎧 Donnato Dozzy & Anna Caragnano - Parola (Rework) #PressStart #GamingVibes #GameSoundtrack #VideoGameMusic #IndieArtist #DarkAmbient #AtmosphericMusic

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

It’s genuinely sad to see physical game discs disappearing. We didn’t just grow up buying a game—we grew up with the whole package. The disc, the box, the artwork, the manual, the excitement of opening it for the first time. #playstation #sony #gamingcommunity #indiegames

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Bristol Gaming Market was amazing! There was so much to see and this is what I went for: Terraria, a 2011 action-adventure game. Can’t wait to play it! I also have loads of footage from the market, so keep an eye out for the full video soon! 🎮 #brsitolgamingmarket #gamingmarket #indiegaming

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

⚔️ Going live today: 9.30 AM (UK)! Today we're stepping back into the unforgiving world of Mortal Shell. Expect challenging combat, mysterious lore, and probably a few questionable decisions along the way XD www.twitch.tv/spectraldopp... #MortalShell #Soulslike #TwitchStreamer #Gaming

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

The Gothic 1 Remake proves that great world-building never goes out of style. The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere remains intact, and the feeling of being part of a living, breathing world is just as good as in 2001. Excerpt by @Cohhcarnage #gamingcommunity #indiegame #gothic1

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I bought The Forest thinking “cool, this game has building and resource management :)” Turns out I can’t build a base… and I’m constantly getting kidnapped by cannibals. #TheForest #GamingMeme #SurvivalGame #IndieGames #GamingLife #gamingcommunity

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Welcome back to Game of the Month. Developed by indie company ColdSymmetry, Mortal Shell is one of the one of the most underrated soulslikes out there. Full vid on YT 🎨 Artwork by Ophie.og #mortalshell #GameOfTheMonth #GamingCommunity #IndieGaming

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Summer is definitely here…☀️ Late sunsets, outdoor meet ups and music in the streets. So here’s an OST that still radiates pure energy: it’s funky, chaotic, stylish — and somehow still futuristic. #gamingcommunity #indieenergy #gameost

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Jet Set Radio OST [FULL]

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Welcome to Press Start — a series where I pick tracks that should be in video games. Tracklist: 🎧 Michael Leathers - Evolve 🎧 Kristof bathory - The Escape 🎧 Savo-Karelian enigmas - Daudi Lemminkäinen #PressStart #GamingVibes #GameSoundtrack #VideoGameMusic #IndieArtist #DarkAmbient #AtmosphericMusic

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Tornblade is an upcoming grim side-scrolling action game drenched in oppressive atmosphere and rooted in ancient Northern folklore. Footage from Tornblade.com #indiegames #tornblade #gamingcommunity

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MORTAL SHELL II @mortalshellgame.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We've been blown away by the number of Beta sign ups, which have doubled in the past month alone. The development team is hard at work getting the game ready and finalizing the best way to bring players in. We can't wait for you to get your hands on Mortal Shell II. #mortalshell

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The ocean calls once again! Unknown Worlds just resurfaced with new looks at Subnautica 2 — and the depths feel more alive, mysterious, and terrifying than ever. New worlds. New leviathans. New silence beneath the waves. #Subnautica2 #indiegames #gamingcommunity

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Subnautica 2 - Official Early Access Cinematic Release Date Trailer

YouTube video by IGN

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Welcome to Press Start — a series where I pick tracks that should be in video games. What game would you put these in? 🎧 Dj James Naughty – A Pale View of Pylons  🎧 The Black Dog – The Smile You Rehearsed   🎧 Void Stasis – Bone Orchard  🎧 STFUR – Tuk’na #PressStart #GamingVibes #GameSoundtrack

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PRESS START #1

YouTube video by Spectral Doppler

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Graveyard Keeper EP2 is live ⚰️ The more I play, the more it clicks—things start falling into place and that game loop really kicks in. Kinda addictive now… #indiegames #gamingcommunity #graveyardkeeper

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Figuring Things Out… (Not Really) 😅 | Graveyard Keeper | Let’s Play #2

YouTube video by Spectral Doppler

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

n Project Ants, you play as a fallen ant samouraï descending into a fractured insect world where every tunnel hides something older than memory—and far more dangerous. #indiegames #gamingcommunity #projectants

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Blue Prince @blueprincegame.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

New trophy added to the Trophy Room! 🏆 We are so excited to have been awarded the Game Design award at the BAFTA Games Awards today! Congratulations to all the winners and nominees from a fantastic year in gaming.

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Rules of Engagement: Grey State could carve out its own place. Similar to Returnal and Remnant, but without imitation it has a myth-inspired bestiary, and an RPG-leaning skill tree. Image source: Steam store page. #gamingcommunity #AAA #rulesofengagement

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Just checked out Graveyard Keeper - thought it was a cozy farm sim! Turns out it’s dark, funny, with a solid skill tree and some really interesting quests. It’s heavily discounted right now with Graveyard Keeper 2 on the way 👀 Good time to get stuck in. #gamingcommunity #indiegames #gamingnews

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◉ Indie Spotlight: Graveyard Keeper | A Cozy Graveyard Sim Gone Wrong

YouTube video by Spectral Doppler

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

There’s a new survival sandbox on the horizon— set in the unrest of the piracy era. Formerly known as Crosswind, Windrose brings what matters: building, freedom, and adventure. Footage by @cohhcarnage.bsky.social #gamingcommunity #indiegames #gamingnews

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

If the days feel heavy, take heart—deep in the shadows of development, an open-world journey through Middle-earth is quietly being forged. #indiegames #gamingcommunity #lotr #gamingnews

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Welcome to the Retro Vault. Diving back into Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle from the Sega Genesis Classics collection. What starts as a quick nostalgic revisit turns into a reminder of just how tough these classics really were. #retrogaming #segamegadrive #alexkidd #gamingnews #indiegames

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In a city led by belief or by its people — the cold shows no mercy. Frostpunk 2 DLC “Breach of Trust” lends 23 June 2026. #Frostpunk2 #CityBuilder #GamingCommunity #gamingnews

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

TR49 must be one of the most obscure narrative experiences I’ve ever seen. Gameplay by @luckless.bsky.social #indiegames #tr-49 #gamingcommunity #steam #puzzle

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

They said this would reward our patience… This looks insanely rad. Mortal Shell 2 gameplay from the official site. #indiegames #videogames #gamingnews #gamingcommunity #mortalshell2 #coldsymmetry

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Vitaly Bulgarov, the art designer behing Mortal Shell has just announced the bands who will feature in Mortal Shell2: Lustmord And Mizmor, two exteemly dark primordial bands. Knowing that MS2 will feel even more like a ritual than a game. #gamingnews #indiegame #gamingcommunity #mortalshell2

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Saros footage just dropped. It’s the sequel to Returnal, and it looks brutal: faster, heavier, more weapons, more power, Housemarque delivered. Footage via ChristopherOdd #indiegames #gamingnews #saros #gamingcommunity

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I Played SAROS for Three Hours! Here Are My Honest Impressions!

YouTube video by ChristopherOdd

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Finally did it. Last boss = DONE in Kirby Super Star. Was I locked in? Sometimes. Turns out… I’d been missing something the whole time lol. Anyone else miss this the first time? 😅 #gamingcommunity #indiegames #videogames #kirbysuperstar

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🎮✨ Kirby Super Star SNES Mini – I DID IT. 😭✨ (I Had a Trick Up My Sleeve…) 💥✨ | EP20

YouTube video by Spectral Doppler

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

From the first glimpse, the shift is undeniable. Mass Effect: Exodus doesn’t look like a continuation—it feels like a rebirth. The narrative feels heavier, and the mechanics more refined. This isn’t just evolution 🪐 #masseffect #Indiegames #gamingcommunity #sci-figames

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Exodus – Official Gameplay Trailer | The Game Awards 2025

YouTube video by IGN

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Went into the Pragmata demo completely blind… had no idea what was going on at first—yet somehow came out genuinely impressed. And it’s free, which makes it even more worth checking out! #gamingcommunity #indiegames #pragmata #freedemo

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🦾 PRAGMATA Demo Gameplay – First Impressions | Full Demo Playthrough (Capcom)

YouTube video by Spectral Doppler

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Damn, I stand corrected 😅 Crimson Desert might not be the next Elden Ring… but it’s doing its own thing — familiar mechanics, executed really well. #crimsondesert #gamingcommunity #indiegames #rpg

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

So stoked for Crimson Desert dropping tomorrow. Could this be the next Elden Ring? #indiegames #gamingcommunity #crimsondesert #eldenring

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

So you all know The Witcher is being remade, not remastered? Well It’s now being reshaped into a full open-world RPG! #gamingcommunity #indiegames #thewitcher #cdredprojekt #rpg

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Been checking gameplay for Solasta 2, it’s in early access and I already long for more! #indiegames #gamingcommunity #solasta2 #earlyaccess #crpg #baldur’sgate3

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

A new descent begins! The world expands as GRIME II emerges: a surreal metroidvania shaped by living weapons and ancient landscapes far beneath the surface. Demo on Steam. #Grime2 #Metroidvania #IndieGames #DarkFantasy #SteamWishlist #IndieGaming #GamingCommunity

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Grime II I Release Date Reveal I Convergence Showcase

YouTube video by Kwalee Gaming

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I popped into a video game store the other day and instantly got us 50 Megadrive Classics such as Sonic, Shinobi and more 🎨 Artwork by Ophie.og on Insta 🛒 Shop & prints: ophieog.bigcartel.com/products #megadrive #retrogaming #GoldenAxe #streetsofrage #classicgames #nostalgiatrip #retrorevival

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

🎻 Soundtrack Drop! Lena Raine (@lena.fyi) returns with something special: a beautiful re-imagining of her soundtrack for Chicory: A Colorful Tale, created with Resonant Union. 🎨🎶 Pre-order on Bandcamp: resonantunion.bandcamp.com/album/chicor... #GameSoundtrack #VGM #IndieGame #gamingcommunity

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Chicory: A Musical Tale, by Resonant Union

33 track album

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Hybrid techno tracks that belong in video games. 🎧 ASC – Landslide 🎧 SAM KDC – Catacomb 🎧 RAMBADU – OM 🎧 BLNDR – Movement strobe #HybridTechno #DeepTechno #ExperimentalTechno #CinematicTechno #TechnoAtmosphere #SoundDesign #VideoGames #IndieGames #GameDev #GamingMusic #gamingcommunity

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

The adventure continues in Secret of Mana for SNES! Our first dungeon is rough, full of messy fights, bad decisions, and a surprise boss that really tests our party of three ⚔️✨ #SecretOfMana #RetroGaming #SNES #indiegames #ActionRPG #gamingcommunity

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🧚 Secret of Mana | Episode 7: The Witch's Castle! 🌿⚔️

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Here it is. Inside this envelope is a poster from a close collaborator I’ll be using it as the backdrop for my Game Of the Month posts. The poster artwork was made by @ophieog.bsky.social 🛒 Shop & prints: ophieog.bigcartel.com/products #IndieGame #GamingCommunity #GamingUpdates #DigitalCulture

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I’ve been wanting to connect with you and trying to show the games I play. So I will be starting something new: my game-of-the-month posts. The poster artwork was made by @ophieog.bsky.social 🛒 Shop & prints: ophieog.bigcartel.com/products #IndieGame #gamingcommunity #GamingUpdates #digitalculture

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

🎧Soundtrack Drop: I’m really enjoying the King Arthur: A Knight’s Tale OST! Those medieval instruments, light percussion, and low cello drones… all the tension is there, plus some dark ambient strings for extra depth. Subtle, heavy, beautiful. #IndieGame #GamingCommunity #OST #DigitalCulture

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

An "unpleasant journey" resolved: I have finally found it! The axe was staring at me the whole time XD #SecretOfMana #RetroGaming #SNES #snesmini #ActionRPG #GamingCommunity #indiegame

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

So I thought playing Secret of Mana would be a pleasant journey - little did I know XD #SecretOfMana #RetroGaming #SNES #snesmini #ActionRPG #GamingCommunity #indiegame

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

🎧Soundtrack Drop: Play Wall World 2 and you'll dig the vibe. Retro at its core, but carved with deep, atmospheric tones that really echo. Credits to Deallry —mining retro tones from the depths, also known for They Always Run, and Necrosmith. #IndieGame #GamingCommunity #OST #DigitalCulture

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Wall World 2 OST - Nowhere to Climb

YouTube video by Chinawin

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Spectral Doppler @spectraldoppler.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

🎵Artist Spotlight - In this new indie, convicts are exiled to a hostile planet to mine for corporations—no escape, just labour beneath an unstable sky, guided by Adam Skorupa’s sci-fi ambient and deep synth soundtrack. Creepyjar.com #Starrupture #IndieGame #GameMusic #GamingCommunity #creepyjar

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StarRupture - Soundtrack - Post Rupture Theme

YouTube video by Simon Cook

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