ben!!
@500rats.bsky.social
500 RATS IN A TRENCH COAT
community manager @ iceberg interactive / he/him / opinions are my own etc etc
community manager @ iceberg interactive / he/him / opinions are my own etc etc
we dropped another banger!
if you're a creator or journalist, and you want a key for this: my DMs are open 👀
if you're a creator or journalist, and you want a key for this: my DMs are open 👀
Shoot your way through an open world filled with intriguing landmarks, procedurally generated dungeons & tons of loot, and prevent the world from falling into darkness! ☀️
Second Sun, our hi-octane first-person RPG, is OUT NOW!
#firstpersonshooter #rpg #indiegame #indiedev
Second Sun, our hi-octane first-person RPG, is OUT NOW!
#firstpersonshooter #rpg #indiegame #indiedev
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
we dropped another banger!
if you're a creator or journalist, and you want a key for this: my DMs are open 👀
if you're a creator or journalist, and you want a key for this: my DMs are open 👀
Reposted by ben!!
this series just wrapped up today and it’s been really great.
and they’re all free so you can access them and learn something about solving crosswords even if you’re not a puzzmo subscriber.
i’m going to miss them as part of my morning routine!!
and they’re all free so you can access them and learn something about solving crosswords even if you’re not a puzzmo subscriber.
i’m going to miss them as part of my morning routine!!
For the next 30 days, we're running a series of free mini crosswords created by our puzzle editor @xws.bsky.social to help you become a better crossword solver. Solve the first puzzle here, and check the replies every day for the next one!
👯 Puzzmo Mini Crossword #1: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
👯 Puzzmo Mini Crossword #1: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
this series just wrapped up today and it’s been really great.
and they’re all free so you can access them and learn something about solving crosswords even if you’re not a puzzmo subscriber.
i’m going to miss them as part of my morning routine!!
and they’re all free so you can access them and learn something about solving crosswords even if you’re not a puzzmo subscriber.
i’m going to miss them as part of my morning routine!!
Reposted by ben!!
October 30, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Reposted by ben!!
It has been a long, long road finishing this project, but MORSE, my strategy game that teaches telegraphy, finally releases on Steam November 11th. To those who've waited, thank you for your patience.
#hamradio #morsecode #gamedev #games #indiedev
#hamradio #morsecode #gamedev #games #indiedev
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It has been a long, long road finishing this project, but MORSE, my strategy game that teaches telegraphy, finally releases on Steam November 11th. To those who've waited, thank you for your patience.
#hamradio #morsecode #gamedev #games #indiedev
#hamradio #morsecode #gamedev #games #indiedev
this is such a ridiculous level of copium from the NYP
it's not even a cultural thing?? we all call my dad's cousin's mom "aunt" and i'm a white guy from the WHITEST country you can think of
it's not even a cultural thing?? we all call my dad's cousin's mom "aunt" and i'm a white guy from the WHITEST country you can think of
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
this is such a ridiculous level of copium from the NYP
it's not even a cultural thing?? we all call my dad's cousin's mom "aunt" and i'm a white guy from the WHITEST country you can think of
it's not even a cultural thing?? we all call my dad's cousin's mom "aunt" and i'm a white guy from the WHITEST country you can think of
why are there no cool, pre-written trivia night formats with unique game mechanics... we need an itch dot io community for trivia heads
a yellow smiley face with its mouth open and a fist in the air .
ALT: a yellow smiley face with its mouth open and a fist in the air .
media.tenor.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
why are there no cool, pre-written trivia night formats with unique game mechanics... we need an itch dot io community for trivia heads
October 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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damn. hoping it at least signifies something
It is a tale
Told by an idiot
Told by an idiot
October 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
damn. hoping it at least signifies something
NEW RADIOLIGHT TRAILER DROPPED
got to work on this one with @krystofknesl.bsky.social (man, myth, legend, etc) himself & i think you can tell that we both REALLY like movies
#indiegame #trailer #horrorgame #horror
got to work on this one with @krystofknesl.bsky.social (man, myth, legend, etc) himself & i think you can tell that we both REALLY like movies
#indiegame #trailer #horrorgame #horror
“It is out there… Waiting… Waiting… For you…” 📻
Check out the date announcement trailer for Radiolight. Out on October 23rd, 2025.
#horror #horrorgame #indiehorror #indiegame
Check out the date announcement trailer for Radiolight. Out on October 23rd, 2025.
#horror #horrorgame #indiehorror #indiegame
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
NEW RADIOLIGHT TRAILER DROPPED
got to work on this one with @krystofknesl.bsky.social (man, myth, legend, etc) himself & i think you can tell that we both REALLY like movies
#indiegame #trailer #horrorgame #horror
got to work on this one with @krystofknesl.bsky.social (man, myth, legend, etc) himself & i think you can tell that we both REALLY like movies
#indiegame #trailer #horrorgame #horror
i'm glad they included classic horror characters like *checks notes* Doja Cat???
October 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM
i'm glad they included classic horror characters like *checks notes* Doja Cat???
i keep seeing that one cozy game that didn't pay their gamescom volunteers on my TL and i do not like it!
October 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
i keep seeing that one cozy game that didn't pay their gamescom volunteers on my TL and i do not like it!
benny safdie going on logan paul's podcast to talk about how the rock got yolked.... i can't tell if auteurship is dead or more alive than ever
October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
benny safdie going on logan paul's podcast to talk about how the rock got yolked.... i can't tell if auteurship is dead or more alive than ever
huge news for a guy like me
fuck the NYT (obviously not ONLY for putting the mini behind a paywall), support the goat of indie puzzle sites 💛
fuck the NYT (obviously not ONLY for putting the mini behind a paywall), support the goat of indie puzzle sites 💛
For the next 30 days, we're running a series of free mini crosswords created by our puzzle editor @xws.bsky.social to help you become a better crossword solver. Solve the first puzzle here, and check the replies every day for the next one!
👯 Puzzmo Mini Crossword #1: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
👯 Puzzmo Mini Crossword #1: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
October 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
huge news for a guy like me
fuck the NYT (obviously not ONLY for putting the mini behind a paywall), support the goat of indie puzzle sites 💛
fuck the NYT (obviously not ONLY for putting the mini behind a paywall), support the goat of indie puzzle sites 💛
the free market breeds innovation
October 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
the free market breeds innovation
u know i'm about to post a banger if this is the file name
September 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
u know i'm about to post a banger if this is the file name
Reposted by ben!!
The Soundtrack for Strange Antiquities is available to buy on Steam or stream on Spotify.
🎶 Composed by @benjaminyoung.bsky.social
👻 Haunting vocals by Roniit
An atmospheric classical piano-based score to match the rain-soaked melancholy of Undermere. Please check it out!
🎶 Composed by @benjaminyoung.bsky.social
👻 Haunting vocals by Roniit
An atmospheric classical piano-based score to match the rain-soaked melancholy of Undermere. Please check it out!
September 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Soundtrack for Strange Antiquities is available to buy on Steam or stream on Spotify.
🎶 Composed by @benjaminyoung.bsky.social
👻 Haunting vocals by Roniit
An atmospheric classical piano-based score to match the rain-soaked melancholy of Undermere. Please check it out!
🎶 Composed by @benjaminyoung.bsky.social
👻 Haunting vocals by Roniit
An atmospheric classical piano-based score to match the rain-soaked melancholy of Undermere. Please check it out!
Reposted by ben!!
You have reached the Cursed Antiquities appraisal hotline. Reply here with a picture or story about a strange object in your home - we’ll tell you if it’s cursed!
#indiedev #indiegame #strangeantiquities #cursedobjects
#indiedev #indiegame #strangeantiquities #cursedobjects
September 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
You have reached the Cursed Antiquities appraisal hotline. Reply here with a picture or story about a strange object in your home - we’ll tell you if it’s cursed!
#indiedev #indiegame #strangeantiquities #cursedobjects
#indiedev #indiegame #strangeantiquities #cursedobjects
What video game do you consider perfect?
September 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
What video game do you consider perfect?
plans to actually enjoy this city fell through, so i played @krishraghav.bsky.social's Don't Get Your Hopes Up instead!
i've been struggling to love amsterdam recently and it feels good to see that others do too. oh, the things we endure to live in a city with cool birds and good (non-dutch) food!
i've been struggling to love amsterdam recently and it feels good to see that others do too. oh, the things we endure to live in a city with cool birds and good (non-dutch) food!
September 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
plans to actually enjoy this city fell through, so i played @krishraghav.bsky.social's Don't Get Your Hopes Up instead!
i've been struggling to love amsterdam recently and it feels good to see that others do too. oh, the things we endure to live in a city with cool birds and good (non-dutch) food!
i've been struggling to love amsterdam recently and it feels good to see that others do too. oh, the things we endure to live in a city with cool birds and good (non-dutch) food!
FINALLY found a good deal on my dream camera so i did the scariest thing imagineable (treating myself to something)
September 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
FINALLY found a good deal on my dream camera so i did the scariest thing imagineable (treating myself to something)
who up strangein they antiquities
September 18, 2025 at 8:19 AM
who up strangein they antiquities
it's out!!!! go fulfill your cozy, dark academia-y, puzzle-y, detective-y dreams
We’re better at making games than social media. Can you help us out and share this far and wide? 🙏
Strange Antiquities is OUT NOW! 🛎️📚🐈
#indiegame #indiedev #cozygames #cozy
Strange Antiquities is OUT NOW! 🛎️📚🐈
#indiegame #indiedev #cozygames #cozy
September 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
it's out!!!! go fulfill your cozy, dark academia-y, puzzle-y, detective-y dreams
Reposted by ben!!
We’re better at making games than social media. Can you help us out and share this far and wide? 🙏
Strange Antiquities is OUT NOW! 🛎️📚🐈
#indiegame #indiedev #cozygames #cozy
Strange Antiquities is OUT NOW! 🛎️📚🐈
#indiegame #indiedev #cozygames #cozy
September 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We’re better at making games than social media. Can you help us out and share this far and wide? 🙏
Strange Antiquities is OUT NOW! 🛎️📚🐈
#indiegame #indiedev #cozygames #cozy
Strange Antiquities is OUT NOW! 🛎️📚🐈
#indiegame #indiedev #cozygames #cozy
Reposted by ben!!
Hey! I'm Chris, an illustrator and 2D game artist from the UK. 👋
September 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Hey! I'm Chris, an illustrator and 2D game artist from the UK. 👋
did not expect The Studio to be laugh out loud funny but i watched the first two episodes yesterday and my god
September 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
did not expect The Studio to be laugh out loud funny but i watched the first two episodes yesterday and my god