Aaron San Filippo
@aaronflippo.bsky.social
Creative director and owner of Filppfly, developers of Whisker Squadron and Race The Sun.
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ANNOUNCEMENT!
(Sort of 😅)
I'm gauging interest in a Kickstarter to bring Race The Sun: Challenge Edition to PC, along with some major updates. Is that a thing you'd back? You can register your interest and read more here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
(Sort of 😅)
I'm gauging interest in a Kickstarter to bring Race The Sun: Challenge Edition to PC, along with some major updates. Is that a thing you'd back? You can register your interest and read more here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
The visuals are very rough, but this "black holes" daily challenge in Race The Sun: Challenge Edition is shaping up to be pretty fun!
December 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The visuals are very rough, but this "black holes" daily challenge in Race The Sun: Challenge Edition is shaping up to be pretty fun!
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I'm a fan of game designers leaning into their personal taste. One way to do that is to write a Taste Manifesto. I wrote about mine here, and why you should write yours!
open.substack.com/pub/ezraszan...
open.substack.com/pub/ezraszan...
You Should Write Your Taste Manifesto!
Do it.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I'm a fan of game designers leaning into their personal taste. One way to do that is to write a Taste Manifesto. I wrote about mine here, and why you should write yours!
open.substack.com/pub/ezraszan...
open.substack.com/pub/ezraszan...
Working on some fun stuff. Race The Sun is about to get *way* weirder.
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Working on some fun stuff. Race The Sun is about to get *way* weirder.
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i got mad enough that I wrote my first blog in 3 years please clap.
also posting blogs without an editor is so scary please hold my hand
hungrybirds.tumblr.com/post/8036941...
also posting blogs without an editor is so scary please hold my hand
hungrybirds.tumblr.com/post/8036941...
December 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
i got mad enough that I wrote my first blog in 3 years please clap.
also posting blogs without an editor is so scary please hold my hand
hungrybirds.tumblr.com/post/8036941...
also posting blogs without an editor is so scary please hold my hand
hungrybirds.tumblr.com/post/8036941...
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In honor of Sunken Stones being nominated for the 2026 indiegameawards.gg BVIG Award.
I wanted to (re)Introduce everyone to my current project with a shiny new animated teaser!
Check it out and Wishlist Now:
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
I wanted to (re)Introduce everyone to my current project with a shiny new animated teaser!
Check it out and Wishlist Now:
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
December 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
In honor of Sunken Stones being nominated for the 2026 indiegameawards.gg BVIG Award.
I wanted to (re)Introduce everyone to my current project with a shiny new animated teaser!
Check it out and Wishlist Now:
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
I wanted to (re)Introduce everyone to my current project with a shiny new animated teaser!
Check it out and Wishlist Now:
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
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The Abbess Garden has an official release date! The game will be available on Steam on March 2! :)
New trailer to celebrate ^^
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrpj...
Other announcement, we have partnered with @join-indie-io.bsky.social! They'll help us with QA & marketing :)
#indiegame #cozygame
New trailer to celebrate ^^
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrpj...
Other announcement, we have partnered with @join-indie-io.bsky.social! They'll help us with QA & marketing :)
#indiegame #cozygame
The Abbess Garden | Release Date Announcement | indie.io
YouTube video by join-indie-io
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Abbess Garden has an official release date! The game will be available on Steam on March 2! :)
New trailer to celebrate ^^
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrpj...
Other announcement, we have partnered with @join-indie-io.bsky.social! They'll help us with QA & marketing :)
#indiegame #cozygame
New trailer to celebrate ^^
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrpj...
Other announcement, we have partnered with @join-indie-io.bsky.social! They'll help us with QA & marketing :)
#indiegame #cozygame
Gosh I love this.
We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Gosh I love this.
ANNOUNCEMENT!
(Sort of 😅)
I'm gauging interest in a Kickstarter to bring Race The Sun: Challenge Edition to PC, along with some major updates. Is that a thing you'd back? You can register your interest and read more here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
(Sort of 😅)
I'm gauging interest in a Kickstarter to bring Race The Sun: Challenge Edition to PC, along with some major updates. Is that a thing you'd back? You can register your interest and read more here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT!
(Sort of 😅)
I'm gauging interest in a Kickstarter to bring Race The Sun: Challenge Edition to PC, along with some major updates. Is that a thing you'd back? You can register your interest and read more here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
(Sort of 😅)
I'm gauging interest in a Kickstarter to bring Race The Sun: Challenge Edition to PC, along with some major updates. Is that a thing you'd back? You can register your interest and read more here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
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I wrote a little blog post about what sort of game we are trying to make with Spirit Crossing.
✍️ our next developer blog comes from Danc, our resident Designer Fox with insights on the connections we make in online games.
Danc walks us through the primary goal for Spirit Crossing and the design elements we choose to support that goal.
let's take a look!
→ spryfox.com/2025/11/21/d...
Danc walks us through the primary goal for Spirit Crossing and the design elements we choose to support that goal.
let's take a look!
→ spryfox.com/2025/11/21/d...
Developer Blog | Spirit Crossing is a Game About Making Friends
The primary verb in our game is connect. This is the heart of what we are building and how we measure success. Did you make friends? Did you create a meaningful connection? Did you joyfully spend t…
spryfox.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I wrote a little blog post about what sort of game we are trying to make with Spirit Crossing.
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Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
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store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Any indie devs here in Kyoto, especially tiny/solo devs working on your own thing? I'll be here for the next 3 weeks and I'd love to connect!
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Any indie devs here in Kyoto, especially tiny/solo devs working on your own thing? I'll be here for the next 3 weeks and I'd love to connect!
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Announcing my pagan trading game Prophet Margin
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Prophet Margin on Steam
The Gods hunger for tribute! Build settlements and weave trade routes, feed temples and earn divine boons in this Eurogame-inspired strategy game.
store.steampowered.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Announcing my pagan trading game Prophet Margin
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
If you wanted to participate in #nanowrimo but writing a whole ass novel is too daunting and you'd like to focus on short stories - I'm working on a thing with my friend centered around just that. Let me know if you'd like a beta invite!
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
If you wanted to participate in #nanowrimo but writing a whole ass novel is too daunting and you'd like to focus on short stories - I'm working on a thing with my friend centered around just that. Let me know if you'd like a beta invite!
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Support the first season of bunlith show on kickstarter and bunlith will chase u around with a legally distinct sword thats powered by moonlight
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Support the first season of bunlith show on kickstarter and bunlith will chase u around with a legally distinct sword thats powered by moonlight
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
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🌸The Abbess Garden 🌸
Discover our cozy and historical gardening game!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411970/... (with a demo!)
Features:
🌿 Collect real plants
💦 Water, soil and proximity systems
🔍 Explore your garden
🕵️♀️ Wholesome and thrilling spy plot
💖 Queer romance
#PitchYaGame #cozygame
Discover our cozy and historical gardening game!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411970/... (with a demo!)
Features:
🌿 Collect real plants
💦 Water, soil and proximity systems
🔍 Explore your garden
🕵️♀️ Wholesome and thrilling spy plot
💖 Queer romance
#PitchYaGame #cozygame
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌸The Abbess Garden 🌸
Discover our cozy and historical gardening game!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411970/... (with a demo!)
Features:
🌿 Collect real plants
💦 Water, soil and proximity systems
🔍 Explore your garden
🕵️♀️ Wholesome and thrilling spy plot
💖 Queer romance
#PitchYaGame #cozygame
Discover our cozy and historical gardening game!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411970/... (with a demo!)
Features:
🌿 Collect real plants
💦 Water, soil and proximity systems
🔍 Explore your garden
🕵️♀️ Wholesome and thrilling spy plot
💖 Queer romance
#PitchYaGame #cozygame
Do I have any game dev friends here in Japan? I’ll be in Osaka and Tokyo until Jan 2nd and I’d love to meet!
November 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Do I have any game dev friends here in Japan? I’ll be in Osaka and Tokyo until Jan 2nd and I’d love to meet!
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please buy the gay fox girl game so i can pay my rent
kitsune tails is 30% off on steam and itch! get the gay fox girl jumping game on either platform via kitsunegames.com/kitsunetails
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
please buy the gay fox girl game so i can pay my rent
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🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
Enter the 💤Slumber Realm💤 TODAY
The demo is now LIVE on Steam!!!!!!!!!!
🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
It will be included in the Roguelike Celebration event later today as well
#indiegame #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #roguelike #90s
Enter the 💤Slumber Realm💤 TODAY
The demo is now LIVE on Steam!!!!!!!!!!
🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
It will be included in the Roguelike Celebration event later today as well
#indiegame #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #roguelike #90s
October 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
Enter the 💤Slumber Realm💤 TODAY
The demo is now LIVE on Steam!!!!!!!!!!
🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
It will be included in the Roguelike Celebration event later today as well
#indiegame #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #roguelike #90s
Enter the 💤Slumber Realm💤 TODAY
The demo is now LIVE on Steam!!!!!!!!!!
🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
It will be included in the Roguelike Celebration event later today as well
#indiegame #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #roguelike #90s
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I love chatting with Friday! If you've ever wondered what marketing tabletop games is like, or want to hear more about Paragons, check out this episode.
Check out my conversation with @joshuamsimons.com here on the podcast. We chat about his superhero indie RPG Paragons and being a marketing professional in tabletop games!
www.dollarsanddragons.com/p/superheroe...
www.dollarsanddragons.com/p/superheroe...
"Superheroes & Marketing" Ep 55 - Josh Simons (he/him)
Dollars & Dragons Podcast
www.dollarsanddragons.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I love chatting with Friday! If you've ever wondered what marketing tabletop games is like, or want to hear more about Paragons, check out this episode.
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Look, it’s really straightforward to get a publisher as a new name indie in 2025. Simply do 95% of the work making and marketing your game, and if your metrics are trending towards almost certain success, a publisher will swoop in to promise the remaining 5%, deliver 3%, and collect 75%
October 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Look, it’s really straightforward to get a publisher as a new name indie in 2025. Simply do 95% of the work making and marketing your game, and if your metrics are trending towards almost certain success, a publisher will swoop in to promise the remaining 5%, deliver 3%, and collect 75%
@picopicocafe.bsky.social Hey folks! Fellow indie dev here. I'm going to be in Tokyo from Dec 20 to Jan 1st. I was wondering if I might be able to stop by and say hi?
October 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
@picopicocafe.bsky.social Hey folks! Fellow indie dev here. I'm going to be in Tokyo from Dec 20 to Jan 1st. I was wondering if I might be able to stop by and say hi?
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Today, Rift Riff…
- got a major free update on Steam!
- released on iOS and Android!
- is 30% off as part of a Steam Daily Deal!
i'm so proud, and exhausted. please buy & enjoy the game, repost this, leave a review, ∞ 🙏🏼
- got a major free update on Steam!
- released on iOS and Android!
- is 30% off as part of a Steam Daily Deal!
i'm so proud, and exhausted. please buy & enjoy the game, repost this, leave a review, ∞ 🙏🏼
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today, Rift Riff…
- got a major free update on Steam!
- released on iOS and Android!
- is 30% off as part of a Steam Daily Deal!
i'm so proud, and exhausted. please buy & enjoy the game, repost this, leave a review, ∞ 🙏🏼
- got a major free update on Steam!
- released on iOS and Android!
- is 30% off as part of a Steam Daily Deal!
i'm so proud, and exhausted. please buy & enjoy the game, repost this, leave a review, ∞ 🙏🏼
Can you add multiplayer?
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Can you add multiplayer?
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BATTLE SUIT ACES OUT NOW‼️
Adventure through the stars with the found family of the Zephyr and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Relic suits. Play the Battle Chef Brigade team’s new heartfelt, dynamic card-battling narrative RPG NOW on PC, PS5 and Switch!
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/...
Adventure through the stars with the found family of the Zephyr and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Relic suits. Play the Battle Chef Brigade team’s new heartfelt, dynamic card-battling narrative RPG NOW on PC, PS5 and Switch!
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/...
October 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
BATTLE SUIT ACES OUT NOW‼️
Adventure through the stars with the found family of the Zephyr and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Relic suits. Play the Battle Chef Brigade team’s new heartfelt, dynamic card-battling narrative RPG NOW on PC, PS5 and Switch!
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/...
Adventure through the stars with the found family of the Zephyr and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Relic suits. Play the Battle Chef Brigade team’s new heartfelt, dynamic card-battling narrative RPG NOW on PC, PS5 and Switch!
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/...
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I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
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October 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3