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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Trying to negate the feeling that I haven't been doing enough with before and after screenshots. There's much left to do, but my game has come a long way 💪 store.steampowered.com/app/2572060/... #IndieGameDev #ScreenshotSaturday

An early prototype screenshot of a Pixel Washer, with a naked Pigxel the pig shooting a thin white line through red "dirt".

Pixel Washer today, with what you hopefully agree is a much improved screenshot with beautiful pixel art and a new-and-improved Pigxel, now fully "clothed" with his protective goggles, blasting a filthy train clean.

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PlayAcclaim @playacclaim.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A true dirt to riches tale. Pigxel was knocked down, but never gave up. Based on a true story. Wishlist Pixel Washer 👉🏻 bit.ly/Pixel_Washer... #pixelart #motivational #indiegame #cozygame #cozygames

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

❤️ How to support an indie game 1. Wishlist it 2. Buy it 3. Review it 4. Share it A handy guide to send to folks when you've got a new game coming out: www.valadria.com/how-to-suppo... #IndieGameDev

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❤️ How to support an indie game

4 ways to help out an indie game dev. Show your support to get more cool games!

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy to hit 100+ reviews! Feels good to finally get a new game out the door, even if it's "just" a demo so far. 🏡🫧🔫🐷🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/3145410/... #WishlistWednesday #WashlistWednesday

Pixel Washer Demo on Steam:
Grab your power washer and scrub pixelated worlds squeaky clean! Play as an adorable piggy, blast away grime, upgrade your gear, and restore a grubby town to its former glory in this cozy, almost zen-like game.
ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive (102)

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

(so tired) AHHH the Pixel Washer demo is OUT!! 🎉🐷🎮 I'll post more thoughts about it soon, I just moved house and am very distracted by "real life" right now. Anyway if you like pixels and relaxing then plz give it a whirl ⬇️

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

2023 ➡️ 2026 Making games is hard. Sometimes I beat myself up for not getting more done. Images like this help me visualize: there has been real progress. I hope things are going well with you. Good luck with your game or whatever you're passionate about 🛠️ #IndieGameDev #ScreenshotSaturday

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

It's the THIRD anniversary of the 💰 Steam Discount Cheat Sheet It's probably showing its age by now, got any edit suggestions? I'll make a new version (soon-ish, I need to finish my game first lol) #indiegamedev

STEAM DISCOUNT CHEAT SHEET
Gamers who wishlisted your game are emailed when:
• Your game launches into Early Access
• Your game launches (or from EA to 1.0)
• Your game is discounted 20% or more
STAIRSTEP DISCOUNTS
Do not rush to the bottom
Ramp up over time!
DISCOUNT RANGES
• Minimum discount: 10%
• Maximum discount: 90%
• Miniumum price: $0.49 USD
• Custom discount duration: 1-14 days
LAUNCH DISCOUNT (optional)
• Begins the day your game launches
• Ends @ 10AM Pacific on the 7th day
• You can discount up to 40%
• Valve suggests 10-15%
You must wait 30 days between discounts
Check out the official Discounting Steamworks Documentation at:
Steamworks Documentation / Sales and Marketing / Discounting
made by Matt Hackett in 2023 (this version January 2024)
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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Ahhh it's been 4 (5?) months but finally here's a new #indiegamedev podcast! Topics include: 🐷 Pixel Washer and Acclaim 🎮 Studying VS Playing 🧠 Learning VS Doing (the main topic) ⚖️ How to continue when society is collapsing 🛠️ Upcoming game dev stuff www.valadria.com/learning-vs-...

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♟️ Learning VS Doing

(removing the cobwebs) HELLO again and welcome to a new Make the Game. Let's talk about Learning VS Doing, games publishing, and more.

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Ahh I've been hiding out in my cave and haven't posted about Pixel Washer in far too long. So here are a few new things for #screenshotsaturday: 🔫 3 new power washers 🛠️ Improved dirty pixel FX 🐷 120% more piggy cuteness Washlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/2572060/...

Pixel Washer screenshot of the uh train level I think? Pigxel is shooting the spreader gun which shoots cool looking washy bally projectiles (there are 7 of them). He's still got a lot of work to do (as do I).

Pixel Washer screenshot of Pigxel using the rapid blaster in the park. He's 0% done with this level oh jeez oh man

Pixel Washer screenshot of Pigxel using the gun "Tar Trouble" (I might change that) on memory cards in the memory museum level. He's actually made a little progress in this one good job.

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

(crawling out of my game dev hole real quick) OH RIGHT my upcoming wash 'em up Pixel Washer is part of the #BIGSpringShowcase TOMORROW! 8AM Pacific 🐷🫧 Cute piggies and relaxing gameplay comin' atcha store.steampowered.com/app/2572060/...

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Pixel Washer on Steam

Pixel Washer is a cozy, zen-like game where you play as a cute piggy power washing beautiful pixelated worlds. Wash dirty sprites, upgrade your power washer, and clean up this filthy town.

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Happy anniversary to: 📈 What Works For Getting Wishlists? Great advice for Steam devs from @piratepr.com! www.valadria.com/what-works-f... #indiegamedev

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📈 What Works For Getting Wishlists?

PR and marketing expert Robby Bisschop gives us 5 ways to get wishlists for our Steam games.

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

yo dawg I heard you like games so I put a game in your game so you can game while you game #screenshotsaturday

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Is it #PitchYaGame or #PigYaGame? Pixel Washer offers: 🐷 A cute piggy with goggles 🎨 Lovely #pixelart 😱 Mesmerizing gameplay to help forget the horrors 🍑 Single-pixel buttholes If that sounds alright to you add it to your Steam washlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2572060/...

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

ok friends this is a big deal for me I hope you'll help spread the news: 🐷 PIXEL WASHER is being published by ACCLAIM! 🎮 Ahhhhhh I am very excited. I'll post much more about this soon. Stay tuned! #acclaim #PlayAcclaim

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

How would it be possible to ship a full game in just a month or two?? Interested to hear your thoughts. Here are some of mine: www.valadria.com/can-you-ship... #indiegamedev

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🚀 Can you ship a full game in just a few months?

What would it take to ship a game in just 1-3 months of development? Is it even possible??

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Valadria @valadria.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Make a game so fun to play that it distracts you from making it! #indiegamedev

A drawing of the classic distracted boyfriend meme: a woman walks by (Playing Your Game), distracting the boyfriend (You) from your girlfriend (Making Your Game). From How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself | valadria.com | @richtaur

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Matt Hackett @richtaur.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

A box of 20 copies of How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself didn't deliver in time for #GDC2025, but I've got 'em now! Please buy a signed copy so I don't have to move them to our new apartment ✍️📙 valadria.gumroad.com/l/htmavgaby-...

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How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself (signed paperback)

Get yourself a physical copy of How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself, signed by author Matt Hackett.If your shipping destination isn't listed, please let me know and I'll look into it!> AND NOW…

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Valadria @valadria.bsky.social · 08/08/2023

Hello! Valadria is a company that publishes games and books like How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself. 📙 Follow along for: 📺 Developer interviews 💰 Marketing tips 🛠 Free tools 🎙 Podcasts 🪵 Devlogs www.valadria.com #GameDev

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Enter the land of making & selling games.

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