Vincent // HEARTWORM ๐ธ INDIE SURVIVAL HORROR ๐บ
@adinolfi.bsky.social
working on Heartworm - a retro suburban gothic survival horror game
http://heartwormgame.com
Discord: http://discord.gg/hke9Yf9Ww5
http://heartwormgame.com
Discord: http://discord.gg/hke9Yf9Ww5
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Heartworm - the retro, fixed camera survival horror inspired game I have been working on for five years is out NOW on Steam. Please check it out if you're into that sort of thing! And if you enjoy it, leave a review as it really helps! Thank you
store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/...
In this Patreon post I talk a little more about my new project, and more. I am considering releasing development builds for subscribers as I expect this to be an iterative process that would work well with early/frequent feedback - let me know if you think it's a good idea?
New Year Update, New Game Update | Vincent Adinolfi
Get more from Vincent Adinolfi on Patreon
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February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
In this Patreon post I talk a little more about my new project, and more. I am considering releasing development builds for subscribers as I expect this to be an iterative process that would work well with early/frequent feedback - let me know if you think it's a good idea?
Unnamed as of yet. A traditional roguelike where the combat is CCG battles against the computer
January 26, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Unnamed as of yet. A traditional roguelike where the combat is CCG battles against the computer
that was a little joke to myself haha
January 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM
that was a little joke to myself haha
I was trying a pixel card game at first but I couldnโt really get the visuals looking interesting and readable enough
January 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I was trying a pixel card game at first but I couldnโt really get the visuals looking interesting and readable enough
get yourself a game that can do both
January 26, 2026 at 8:36 AM
get yourself a game that can do both
got the basics of my Qud-like world map and editor working. I can designate certain tiles as procedural or prefab, set biomes - and the player can only travel to ones they've been to so far.
January 26, 2026 at 8:32 AM
got the basics of my Qud-like world map and editor working. I can designate certain tiles as procedural or prefab, set biomes - and the player can only travel to ones they've been to so far.
January 22, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Michael made me a quick environment - really feels awesome to see things start to come together a bit!
January 21, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Michael made me a quick environment - really feels awesome to see things start to come together a bit!
working on chest contents and a very basic deckbuilder/collection manager
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
working on chest contents and a very basic deckbuilder/collection manager
If anyone has suggestions for indie artists that do old school/painterly dark fantasy/sci-fi work that I can commission for TCG art send them my way. I donโt have much budget right now (hopefully that changes eventually) but Iโd like to get a few pieces done as I get my vertical slice together
January 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM
If anyone has suggestions for indie artists that do old school/painterly dark fantasy/sci-fi work that I can commission for TCG art send them my way. I donโt have much budget right now (hopefully that changes eventually) but Iโd like to get a few pieces done as I get my vertical slice together
my current prototype is roguelike-meets-tcg (or shandalar-like if you're old like me)
January 14, 2026 at 5:28 AM
my current prototype is roguelike-meets-tcg (or shandalar-like if you're old like me)
making a lot of progress after being stuck for months on my Shandalar-like prototype. trying to be a better programmer and make things extensible and not hacky took me a while to set up but now i'm in the flow. just added Static abilities, like this lord that pumps other goblins
January 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
making a lot of progress after being stuck for months on my Shandalar-like prototype. trying to be a better programmer and make things extensible and not hacky took me a while to set up but now i'm in the flow. just added Static abilities, like this lord that pumps other goblins
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Boo! For 2025's Best Horror Game:
Heartworm @adinolfi.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social
Caput Mortum @wildartsdevs.bsky.social @theblacklantern.bsky.social
Dead Take @surgentstudios.bsky.social
No, I'm Not a Human @trioskaz.bsky.social
Eclipsium @housefiregames.com
All noms: gameobserver.com
Heartworm @adinolfi.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social
Caput Mortum @wildartsdevs.bsky.social @theblacklantern.bsky.social
Dead Take @surgentstudios.bsky.social
No, I'm Not a Human @trioskaz.bsky.social
Eclipsium @housefiregames.com
All noms: gameobserver.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Boo! For 2025's Best Horror Game:
Heartworm @adinolfi.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social
Caput Mortum @wildartsdevs.bsky.social @theblacklantern.bsky.social
Dead Take @surgentstudios.bsky.social
No, I'm Not a Human @trioskaz.bsky.social
Eclipsium @housefiregames.com
All noms: gameobserver.com
Heartworm @adinolfi.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social
Caput Mortum @wildartsdevs.bsky.social @theblacklantern.bsky.social
Dead Take @surgentstudios.bsky.social
No, I'm Not a Human @trioskaz.bsky.social
Eclipsium @housefiregames.com
All noms: gameobserver.com
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๐ Anรกlisis de Heartworm. / @dreadxp.bsky.socialย @adinolfi.bsky.socialย
โ๏ธย @juancgromero.bsky.socialย ย
https://www.retropixelpress.com/an%C3%A1lisis/an%C3%A1lisis-de-heartworm
โ๏ธย @juancgromero.bsky.socialย ย
https://www.retropixelpress.com/an%C3%A1lisis/an%C3%A1lisis-de-heartworm
December 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
๐ Anรกlisis de Heartworm. / @dreadxp.bsky.socialย @adinolfi.bsky.socialย
โ๏ธย @juancgromero.bsky.socialย ย
https://www.retropixelpress.com/an%C3%A1lisis/an%C3%A1lisis-de-heartworm
โ๏ธย @juancgromero.bsky.socialย ย
https://www.retropixelpress.com/an%C3%A1lisis/an%C3%A1lisis-de-heartworm
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Congratulations @dirtlord77.bsky.social, @adinolfi.bsky.social, @fernandotittz.bsky.social, @mangledmawgames.bsky.social, @jonka.bsky.social and Blair Greene-Osako, for their nominations in multiple categories for the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social!
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The Horror Game Awards 2025: ALL CATEGORIES PUBLIC VOTING
Vote below to shape the outcome of The Horror Game Awards 2025!
How it works:
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December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Congratulations @dirtlord77.bsky.social, @adinolfi.bsky.social, @fernandotittz.bsky.social, @mangledmawgames.bsky.social, @jonka.bsky.social and Blair Greene-Osako, for their nominations in multiple categories for the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social!
Go Vote Now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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The Steam Awards are open for nominations now, if anyone wants to nominate Heartworm for anything it would be cool and appreciated! Soundtrack, story rich, visual style, steam deck, etc. - anything could help us get some exposure. Thanks!
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
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Nominate Games for the Steam Awards
Nominations for the Steam Awards are open until December 1st @ 10am Pacific
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November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Steam Awards are open for nominations now, if anyone wants to nominate Heartworm for anything it would be cool and appreciated! Soundtrack, story rich, visual style, steam deck, etc. - anything could help us get some exposure. Thanks!
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
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I absolutely loved recording this; @adinolfi.bsky.social generously shared some incredible development and life advice in this episode.
If you take a listen, hope you enjoy!!
If you take a listen, hope you enjoy!!
EPISODE 35 IS LIVE!
@adinolfi.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the development of his psychological survival-horror game Heartworm.
They delve into the game's visual identity, music, production, publishing, accessibility, & more.
Enjoy ๐ฉธ
youtu.be/dnR3Gw3O38g
@adinolfi.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the development of his psychological survival-horror game Heartworm.
They delve into the game's visual identity, music, production, publishing, accessibility, & more.
Enjoy ๐ฉธ
youtu.be/dnR3Gw3O38g
How do indie horror games get made? (Ep. 35)
YouTube video by Quest Markers Podcast
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I absolutely loved recording this; @adinolfi.bsky.social generously shared some incredible development and life advice in this episode.
If you take a listen, hope you enjoy!!
If you take a listen, hope you enjoy!!
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EPISODE 35 IS LIVE!
@adinolfi.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the development of his psychological survival-horror game Heartworm.
They delve into the game's visual identity, music, production, publishing, accessibility, & more.
Enjoy ๐ฉธ
youtu.be/dnR3Gw3O38g
@adinolfi.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the development of his psychological survival-horror game Heartworm.
They delve into the game's visual identity, music, production, publishing, accessibility, & more.
Enjoy ๐ฉธ
youtu.be/dnR3Gw3O38g
How do indie horror games get made? (Ep. 35)
YouTube video by Quest Markers Podcast
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
EPISODE 35 IS LIVE!
@adinolfi.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the development of his psychological survival-horror game Heartworm.
They delve into the game's visual identity, music, production, publishing, accessibility, & more.
Enjoy ๐ฉธ
youtu.be/dnR3Gw3O38g
@adinolfi.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the development of his psychological survival-horror game Heartworm.
They delve into the game's visual identity, music, production, publishing, accessibility, & more.
Enjoy ๐ฉธ
youtu.be/dnR3Gw3O38g
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Starting in a few minutes!
Come hang out with @adinolfi.bsky.social and I โ
twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
Come hang out with @adinolfi.bsky.social and I โ
twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
TOMORROW, @adinolfi.bsky.social will be joining us live to talk about the making of survival-horror game Heartworm ๐ฉธ
๐ฐ๏ธTuesday, Oct. 14th at 11am Pacific Time (with Q&A!)
๐ twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
๐ฐ๏ธTuesday, Oct. 14th at 11am Pacific Time (with Q&A!)
๐ twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Starting in a few minutes!
Come hang out with @adinolfi.bsky.social and I โ
twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
Come hang out with @adinolfi.bsky.social and I โ
twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
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One of my favourite games I've played this year! SO excited to chat with @adinolfi.bsky.social tomorrow about Heartworm's creative direction, music, development, and more.
Hope you'll come hang out with us for a bit :)
Hope you'll come hang out with us for a bit :)
TOMORROW, @adinolfi.bsky.social will be joining us live to talk about the making of survival-horror game Heartworm ๐ฉธ
๐ฐ๏ธTuesday, Oct. 14th at 11am Pacific Time (with Q&A!)
๐ twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
๐ฐ๏ธTuesday, Oct. 14th at 11am Pacific Time (with Q&A!)
๐ twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
October 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
One of my favourite games I've played this year! SO excited to chat with @adinolfi.bsky.social tomorrow about Heartworm's creative direction, music, development, and more.
Hope you'll come hang out with us for a bit :)
Hope you'll come hang out with us for a bit :)
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Despite my gaming PC exploding, Spookytober continues!
Streaming #Heartworm by @adinolfi.bsky.social on #Twitch
www.twitch.tv/robotoncoffee
Streaming #Heartworm by @adinolfi.bsky.social on #Twitch
www.twitch.tv/robotoncoffee
RobotOnCoffee - Twitch
Despite computer explosions, Spookytober continues with Heartworm!
www.twitch.tv
October 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Despite my gaming PC exploding, Spookytober continues!
Streaming #Heartworm by @adinolfi.bsky.social on #Twitch
www.twitch.tv/robotoncoffee
Streaming #Heartworm by @adinolfi.bsky.social on #Twitch
www.twitch.tv/robotoncoffee
I will definitely be writing more music! I have some old stuff up on Spotify but I felt really proud of how the music for Heartworm came out so Iโm looking forward to releasing more! So glad you enjoyed it
October 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I will definitely be writing more music! I have some old stuff up on Spotify but I felt really proud of how the music for Heartworm came out so Iโm looking forward to releasing more! So glad you enjoyed it
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Just one question for @adinolfi.bsky.social - Are you planning on making more music in the future? Heartworm's OST hits my brain similarly to the Silent Hill OSTs, but the sombre piano notes add this unique flavour to it that I'd love to hear more of. I'm especially fond of the Save Room theme!
October 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Just one question for @adinolfi.bsky.social - Are you planning on making more music in the future? Heartworm's OST hits my brain similarly to the Silent Hill OSTs, but the sombre piano notes add this unique flavour to it that I'd love to hear more of. I'm especially fond of the Save Room theme!
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I started Heartworm tonight, and Iโm enjoying it quite a bit. @adinolfi.bsky.social absolutely NAILED the environment design.
It runs like a charm on my Steam Deck too!
It runs like a charm on my Steam Deck too!
October 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I started Heartworm tonight, and Iโm enjoying it quite a bit. @adinolfi.bsky.social absolutely NAILED the environment design.
It runs like a charm on my Steam Deck too!
It runs like a charm on my Steam Deck too!
Thank you so much!
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Thank you so much!