Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 25/09/2026felt this working late tonight. how can anyone go for gen AI? every pencil stroke, every line of code, every polygon is a decision, and that's how it all comes together. the idea is just the spark and usually plays a small role in the end. "you think, AI implements" is an empty-brained sales pitch 010
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 25/09/2026just saw Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, and... oh boy! another masterpiece by Jane Schoenbrun also a feast for fans of classic campy horror and slashers like Sleepaway Camp and Friday the 13th... I would say it's an absolute must see for these weirdos! 020
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureIndie Arena Booth @indiearenabooth.de · 20/09/2026In anticipation of the IAB EU Showcase at POLARIS, we published our Steam Curator list, featuring 33 games from the lineup. 💜 We've got everything from comfy adventures & satirical stories to grueling horror & action-packed multiplayer games. 👉️ shorturl.at/RkTGi Go wishlist your favorites! 075
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureIndie Arena Booth @indiearenabooth.de · 13/09/2026Gloomy Juncture by Filipe Rodrigues @subtales.studio 121
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 11/09/2026Gloomy Juncture is a finalist for the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2026, in the Creativity in Games category! This one-man passion project takes a lot from me and those close to me... But I'm so lucky it keeps getting noticed by international audiences! Thanks @tiga-games.bsky.social 🖤 131
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 10/09/2026Gloomy Juncture was selected for the Indie Arena Booth EU Showcase at @polarisconvention.bsky.social, and won a Travel Grant to Hamburg! Thanks @indiearenabooth.de for trusting me with this grant - hope to deliver! Oct 9-11: I'll be showing the latest version of Gloomy Juncture 🖤 See you there! 040
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureFilipe Urriça @filipeurrica.bsky.social · 12/06/2026The designer of Septurian Might built a world he doesn't fully agree with. That tension is what makes it worth following. New piece for Systems of Play — a brand new section at Videojogos: Boas Leituras' Substack. videojogos.substack.com/p/from-novel... #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedesignvideojogos.substack.comFrom Novel to System: The Design of Septurian MightThe Attempt to Make Everything Serve the Story. 072
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 11/06/2026familiar faces grow at night... a couple screenshots from the surreal side of #GloomyJuncture (yes, that's a GAME KID™) i'm really hand-drawing every character and prop on paper... think it's worth the investment? #indiegames #gamedev #neonoir #indiedev #psychologicalthriller #portugal 0173
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 28/05/2026What a piece. At a moment when we're constantly being pitted against each other, games that take the time to breathe and sit with what we carry... without turning it into something to be conquered, feels right and more necessary than ever. 031
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 17/04/2026wise words by the blue wizard #blueprince #bafta 050
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureJulian // Calm Pewter Games @calmpewter.games · 20/03/2026Been sitting on some version of this trailer for uh... Half a year now, wow. No showcase ended up wanting it, soooo guess this will be its big debut instead, to celebrate today's chonky 1.0 demo update! Enjoy~ #indie #gamedev #gamingyoutu.beThe Quizard's Domain - Gameplay Trailer (2026)YouTube video by Calm Pewter Games 54728
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 20/03/2026Portuguese solo dev here making videogames! 🚽🧠👁️ #indiegames #gamedev 1142
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 30/01/2026Gloomy Juncture is a finalist for #IndieGameAward2026 Couldn't make it to Taipei for the ceremony and #TaipeiGameShow2026, sometimes solo dev life means choosing rent over plane tickets... But the Steam event is alive and you can check the trailer and play the demo! #2026台北國際電玩展 #indiegames 261
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 15/01/20262026 is looking pretty, pretty, pretty good for indie adventures. So many talented teams with such creative works to follow... and then there's Gloomy Juncture. Definitely worth a watch. #indiegames #pointandclick youtube.com/watch?v=AoF-...youtube.com26 aventuras gráficas para 2026YouTube video by RoJo Aventuras 051
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 12/01/2026A feel good comedy by Park Chan-Wook about the absurdity of consumerism that plagues our society by late stage capitalism. Lots of layers; conservatism, imposed societal roles, what it means to be a man... Poster #1 Team STEADY Poster #2 @jamesjeanart.bsky.social #parkchanwook #films 010
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 02/01/2026My EDGE is finally here! 📬 #edgemagazine #gloomyjuncture 020
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 17/12/2025Give me a Natural Dumb lazy perspective over Artificial Intelligence slop anytime of the day, baby 010
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureThe Indie Game Awards @indiegameawards.gg · 12/12/2025The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie. It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom. 🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET 🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET 🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg 12755318
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 02/12/2025Gloomy Juncture is featured in EDGE issue 418 - I would die satisfied today! I got emotional reading how well they captured the heart of what I'm trying to express. They also got a sneak peek at new zones... 👀 Thank you @edgemagazine.bsky.social team for this honour! ♥️ #IndieGames #EdgeMagazine 140
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 12/11/2025Foi um prazer estar no ep. 4 do COMBO UP! 🎙️ Falamos sobre dev indie, IA, Microsoft, miaúfa e outros temas controversos da indústria. Uma conversa diferente e porreira sobre o que nos apaixona - a arte dos videojogos Obrigado ao Gonçalo e à equipa pelo convite 🖤 #IndieGames #GloomyJuncture Links 👇 243
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncturetricko | play Nice To Yeet You on Steam! @tricko.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Heeeey! Help me reach 1000 wishlists! Nice To Yeet You comes out in less than a week, on 6 Nov, in Early Access! #indiedev #gamedev #nicetoyeetyou Wishlist here 👇 store.steampowered.com/app/3108230 12411
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 31/10/2025Be careful what you AXE for this #Halloween 💀 You might just get it 🪓🩸 Gloomy Juncture is part of #SteamScreamFest - play the FREE DEMO now and WISHLIST 🎃 #indiegame #psychothriller youtu.be/q7ohME-La_0youtu.beA Gloomy Halloween 💀YouTube video by Subtales • tales crafted by Sub • 21611
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 15/10/2025Gloomy Juncture is nominated for Best Audio Award at #IndieGameAward2026 🏆 Seeing my work continue to make waves in Asia is so motivating! From Visual Excellence at BitSummit, to Bronze Award at Tencent GWB... time to bring another award to Portugal? 💪 Thanks all 💜 #IndieGames #TaipeiGameShow2026 060
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 06/10/2025What is Gloomy Juncture? A couple months ago I was interviewed for RTP Arena Indie X (Portuguese National TV). Finally got it translated and English-subbed for non-Portuguese folks 🖤 📺 Full interview: youtu.be/d_ARJxcvJmE #IndieGames #IndieX #gamedev #GloomyJuncture 0123
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 03/10/2025Mr. Plinkett from @redlettermedia.com goes unexpectedly serious in this animated short. If you create things, check it out. youtu.be/UvojpX4vXuAyoutu.beGOODBYE FOREVER MAYBE?YouTube video by ICOEPR Productions 89818
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureJulian // Calm Pewter Games @calmpewter.games · 30/09/2025This was a super fun conversation to have. It may also be fun to listen to! Harry's great and I swear this pod is going places, honored to have been an early bird in the stacked roster of guests 🙌💜 #podcast #gamedev #gamedesign #indie #multiplayer 03418
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 27/09/2025Gloomy Juncture just got a shout out in the latest Skill Up video! This made my entire weekend 🔥 #IndieGames #SixOneShowcase #GloomyJuncture @skillup.bsky.social 🖤 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA-p...youtube.comXbox jacks prices (AGAIN!) + Borderlands 4 Switch delayed indefinitely | This Week in VideogamesYouTube video by Skill Up 1102
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 22/09/2025@ruirodriguesvgm.bsky.social composed the score for the new Gloomy Juncture trailer, he also hid a leitmotiv in the opening chords representing the four syllables "Gloo-my Junc-ture" 🎼 Check out this perfect Herrmann/angsty rock blend. This is the love that goes into indie crafting 🖤 #IndieGames 👇 190
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 20/09/2025Got invited to present Gloomy Juncture as a spotlight at @sixoneindie.com! Hand-drawn 3D psychological thriller about a janitor's shift gone wrong. Made by one dev + a cat. NEW DEMO live! 🖤 #SixOneShowcase #GloomyJuncture #gamedev #indiegames youtu.be/waVpX6GQH_Myoutu.beGloomy Juncture | Developer Spotlight - Six One Indie Showcase 2025YouTube video by Subtales • tales crafted by Sub • 2205
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureIndies Together ! @indies2gether.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Les coups de ❤️ showcase edition de Indies Together ! Hier a eu lieu le showcase @sixoneindie.com et @schrodingerkitten.bsky.social , @nuagedemots.bsky.social et @layraalixis.bsky.social vous dévoilent leurs jeux préférés ! 🎮 ⬇️ GECKO GODS OKU SHEEPHERDS! RECUR MOLDWASHER GLOOMY JUNCTURE 3124
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 18/09/2025Tune in for some indie gems, today at @sixoneindie.com! 🖤 📅 Sept 18, 5PM GMT+1 / 12PM ET Btw, don't blink around the 17:34 mark... I might have a special something prepared... 🐈🔫 Watch it live on youtu.be/XKFwaSA6EBQ 👀 #SixOneShowcase #indiegames #gamedev 0143
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 08/09/2025My first collab for #GloomyJuncture, his first interview - a perfect match! Rui is the talented composer behind the official trailer - final version dropping Sep 18 👀 The secret leitmotiv perfectly captures the invisible artistry that makes indie games so special 🎼💀 #indiegames #gamedev 191
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 31/08/2025You're not special. You're not a hero. He's a mundane janitor on the edge, of obsession. steam.gloomyjuncture.com #indiegames #indiegame #psychothriller #gamedev #GloomyJuncture 0163
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureIndie X - For Indies by Indies @indiexpt.bsky.social · 24/08/2025Just another reminder to all #IndieGameDevs all over the world that our showcase: It's free to submit It's free to participate if selected It's online - No travel costs It has awards It has a Steam event Submit your #indiegames indiex.online/submitgame/indiex.onlineIndie X - Submit GameSubmit your game here! Carefully fill in this form to submit your game for review and get the chance to be featured in our next event! 0239
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureAnxious Noob @anxiousnoob.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Bean Beasts is officially out!! 🫘 After 2.5 years of solo dev, it's finally live!! 🎉 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/2631450 Come join the Discord to share Endless Records, strats and just hang out! 💬 discord.gg/22rq3vZfdA Cheers, Anxious Noob. Josh. #indiedev #towerdefense #steam #indiegamestore.steampowered.comSave 15% on Bean Beasts on SteamDefeat monster hordes alongside your Bean Beasts in this cute, challenging Tower Defense Game! Evolve your companions, explore upgrade paths for traps and take on epic boss battles! 12116
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 12/08/2025Want to know more about the backstage of crafting my first game? This interview is really personal and covers a lot... from the artisanal development to the challenges of being a naive solo dev dreaming big #indiegamedev #GloomyJuncture 160
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 08/08/2025When a streamer not only enjoys your game but starts doing perfect impressions of your noir protagonist... 🕵️♂️ This is why I'm making games. Thank you @charmaemengming.bsky.social for the amazing stream and all the feedback. Your enthusiasm really means the world to solo devs like me! 🙏 040
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureJulian // Calm Pewter Games @calmpewter.games · 27/07/2025Friendly reminder that you can abuse TQD for German practice 🤓 Grab the unlimited demo with 10.000 vocab questions now: store.steampowered.com/app/3032770/... Also check out what my fellow Krauts are brewing up in #GamesForgedInGermany! 🍻 store.steampowered.com/sale/games-f... #gamedev #indiegames 0195
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 24/06/2025Still processing this incredible VICE coverage! 🤯 "'Gloomy Juncture' Is an Absolute Madhouse of a Game, and I Love It" 🔗 Full article/preview: www.vice.com/en/article/g... #GloomyJuncture #IndieGames 082
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureA Tribe Called SideQuest @peagle05.blacksky.app · 24/06/2025I'm gonna have a hard time waiting for @subtales.studio Gloomy Juncture to come out www.vice.com/en/article/g...vice.com'Gloomy Juncture' Is an Absolute Madhouse of a Game, and I Love It'Gloomy Juncture' is a first-person neo-noir psychological thriller and a game that looks like it will worm its way into your brain. 121
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureCafé Mais Geek ® @cafemaisgeek.bsky.social · 12/06/2025🎮 Amanhã começa a Semana de Jogos 2025! Prepara-te para uma celebração 100% dedicada aos videojogos feitos em Portugal. Descobre novos talentos, apoia os nossos estúdios e acompanha as novidades da indústria nacional! 👉 viva.cafemaisgeek.com/semana-de-jo...viva.cafemaisgeek.comSemana de Jogos 2025 - Café Mais Geek ® VivaAssiste em direto 13 a 18 de junho Muitas surpresas se avizinham! Twitch Youtube Apresentações e Estúdios 13 JUNHO | 22H O Café Mais Geek abre as portas à Semana de Jogos, dedicada ao universo naciona... 011
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureTomas Sala @falconeerdev.bsky.social · 28/05/2025It's working!!!!!!! folks @valvesoftware.com is listening. It's a work in progress but they've seen developer pages and developer followings are important tools to maintain your audience. Vital if you are planning to be around to release multiple games. Good #indiedev win, keep pushing! 29116
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 27/05/2025RTP Arena (Portugal's national television 🇵🇹) partnered with Indie X for an awesome initiative to showcase indie games ❤️ I was afraid I'd forget my own name 😅, but it was an incredible experience! If you missed the live interview and want to know more👇 #GloomyJuncture #IndieGames #IndieGameDev 2142
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 25/05/2025The official UNCENSORED trailer premieres on YouTube right after the OTK Games Expo 👀 YT link 👇 #OTKGamesExpo #GloomyJuncture #IndieGameDev 141
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 23/05/2025Gloomy Juncture is joining OTK Games Expo this Sunday, May 25th! I'll unveil new content so stay tuned to discover my Hand-Drawn Psychothriller 📝🧠 Note: be prepared for a ridiculous segment... 👀 Tune in 12pm PDT (20pm GMT+1)! #OTKGamesExpo #indiegames 072
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 22/05/2025Gloomy Juncture is live in the #SixOneIndie Steam Event! Meet weird characters in this hand-drawn psychological thriller 📝🧠 Thanks @sixoneindie.com for hosting ❤️ #indiegamedev #indiegames Note: Red band trailer coming May 25th... 👀 0101
Reposted by Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy JunctureAbyssal Mice @abyssalmice.com · 09/04/2025How about some games that further iterate on the formulas of previous titles? Well in this #indiegamedemos showcase we'll present just that 😁 Descriptions and links are in the comments below 👇 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev 2124
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 22/03/2025Feels good to see Europe taking concrete steps against predatory practices, especially in these darker times for the consumer. 062
Filipe "Subtales" Rodrigues • Gloomy Juncture @subtales.studio · 21/03/2025For Gloomy Juncture, every 3D model begins as a janky hand-drawn texture. Embrace the #jank #gamedev #indiegames www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JqQ...youtube.comExploring the Artistic Journey of Gloomy Juncture | Behind-the-ScenesYouTube video by Subtales • tales crafted by Sub • 1123