Andrew Krepps
@andrew.smilingquarter.com
Software Engineer | Independent Game Developer | Musician | Founder of Smiling Quarter (https://smilingquarter.com)
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Andrew Krepps
@andrew.smilingquarter.com
· Aug 19
Smiling Quarter
An independent game development studio
smilingquarter.com
Hi everyone! Here's my intro post:
I'm Andrew, an experienced software engineer who recently tried their hand at solo game development.
I’ve since gone back to working full-time as an Android developer, but I still work on side projects when I can over at https://smilingquarter.com.
I'm Andrew, an experienced software engineer who recently tried their hand at solo game development.
I’ve since gone back to working full-time as an Android developer, but I still work on side projects when I can over at https://smilingquarter.com.
12 hours later, there is no question this will be the most personally meaningful video game victory I achieve this year. Shout outs to @hthrflwrs.bsky.social for releasing such a captivating (and maddening) game.
(You should play Unfair Flips. It's really cool.)
(You should play Unfair Flips. It's really cool.)
September 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
12 hours later, there is no question this will be the most personally meaningful video game victory I achieve this year. Shout outs to @hthrflwrs.bsky.social for releasing such a captivating (and maddening) game.
(You should play Unfair Flips. It's really cool.)
(You should play Unfair Flips. It's really cool.)
You see that banana? You can go there
July 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
You see that banana? You can go there
My main takeaway from SGF this weekend is that there are specific niches the games industry has yet to fill
June 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
My main takeaway from SGF this weekend is that there are specific niches the games industry has yet to fill
Live footage of tonight’s lunar eclipse: youtu.be/-3U3Sby4zko?...
Classic Sesame Street - If Moon Was Cookie
YouTube video by Veston Bruno
youtu.be
March 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Live footage of tonight’s lunar eclipse: youtu.be/-3U3Sby4zko?...
Reposted by Andrew Krepps
y'all ever see a take so bad you are forced to immediately go to sleep?
February 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM
y'all ever see a take so bad you are forced to immediately go to sleep?
The wife still always seems to find ways to surprise me with good gift ideas. It plays decently well, too!
December 25, 2024 at 9:55 PM
The wife still always seems to find ways to surprise me with good gift ideas. It plays decently well, too!
Post a game with a 10/10 OST
I can think of so many, but if I have to pick just 1, my gut tells me it has to be The Messenger
Honorable mentions:
- Tunic
- Ori and the Blind Forest
- Shovel Knight
- VVVVVV
- Final Fantasy IX
- Chrono Cross
I can think of so many, but if I have to pick just 1, my gut tells me it has to be The Messenger
Honorable mentions:
- Tunic
- Ori and the Blind Forest
- Shovel Knight
- VVVVVV
- Final Fantasy IX
- Chrono Cross
November 25, 2024 at 5:57 AM
Post a game with a 10/10 OST
I can think of so many, but if I have to pick just 1, my gut tells me it has to be The Messenger
Honorable mentions:
- Tunic
- Ori and the Blind Forest
- Shovel Knight
- VVVVVV
- Final Fantasy IX
- Chrono Cross
I can think of so many, but if I have to pick just 1, my gut tells me it has to be The Messenger
Honorable mentions:
- Tunic
- Ori and the Blind Forest
- Shovel Knight
- VVVVVV
- Final Fantasy IX
- Chrono Cross
Finally deactivated all my accounts on that bird site formally known as Twitter. Feels good.
November 18, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Finally deactivated all my accounts on that bird site formally known as Twitter. Feels good.
Even if it's just a short silly thing, it's always satisfying to realize a creative idea that's been rolling around in your head
🎉 New release - Cranky Counter (Don't Play This Game!) 🎉
We just released a new game for the Playdate, but seriously, you must have something more important you should be doing instead.
If you insist, you can download it here:
smilingquarter.itch.io/cranky-counter
We just released a new game for the Playdate, but seriously, you must have something more important you should be doing instead.
If you insist, you can download it here:
smilingquarter.itch.io/cranky-counter
Cranky Counter (Don't Play This Game!) by Smiling Quarter
Literally anything else would be a better use of your time
smilingquarter.itch.io
January 1, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Even if it's just a short silly thing, it's always satisfying to realize a creative idea that's been rolling around in your head
In spite of a hectic end to the year I still managed to find some time and motivation to put the finishing touches on one of my game dev projects over the holiday break. Hopefully I’ll be able to announce something soon?
December 31, 2023 at 12:56 AM
In spite of a hectic end to the year I still managed to find some time and motivation to put the finishing touches on one of my game dev projects over the holiday break. Hopefully I’ll be able to announce something soon?
It’s that time of year again for Advent of Code. This year I’m trying out some Swift: github.com/askrepps/adv...
GitHub - askrepps/advent-of-code-swift: Advent of Code solutions in Swift
Advent of Code solutions in Swift. Contribute to askrepps/advent-of-code-swift development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
December 2, 2023 at 1:09 AM
It’s that time of year again for Advent of Code. This year I’m trying out some Swift: github.com/askrepps/adv...
I recently changed to a new team/role at work and had a bunch of stuff transferred over to me. Today I got an email that said:
“Andrew, this email is to inform that you have been designated as the new owner of the following items. If you have any questions, please contact the owner (Andrew)”
“Andrew, this email is to inform that you have been designated as the new owner of the following items. If you have any questions, please contact the owner (Andrew)”
October 25, 2023 at 11:05 PM
I recently changed to a new team/role at work and had a bunch of stuff transferred over to me. Today I got an email that said:
“Andrew, this email is to inform that you have been designated as the new owner of the following items. If you have any questions, please contact the owner (Andrew)”
“Andrew, this email is to inform that you have been designated as the new owner of the following items. If you have any questions, please contact the owner (Andrew)”
I made one of those fancy custom domain handles. Woo?
October 20, 2023 at 4:05 AM
I made one of those fancy custom domain handles. Woo?
Today’s emergency alert test was a *great* day to be a mobile developer with a ton of devices on their desk let me tell you…
October 5, 2023 at 3:27 AM
Today’s emergency alert test was a *great* day to be a mobile developer with a ton of devices on their desk let me tell you…
Congrats to the mosquito that bit my hand for the free covid/flu protection
September 30, 2023 at 12:27 AM
Congrats to the mosquito that bit my hand for the free covid/flu protection
Time to go get boosted yet again!
September 29, 2023 at 8:37 PM
Time to go get boosted yet again!
Yikes, CAPTCHAs are getting pretty intense these days…
September 28, 2023 at 2:02 AM
Yikes, CAPTCHAs are getting pretty intense these days…
Either I invented a new language and alphabet for my latest game project, or I just messed up the layout of my custom pixel font file…
September 24, 2023 at 9:12 PM
Either I invented a new language and alphabet for my latest game project, or I just messed up the layout of my custom pixel font file…
Unity’s message to indie devs:
September 13, 2023 at 2:06 AM
Unity’s message to indie devs:
Going to try my hand at writing some dialogue for a silly game project I’m working on. We’ll see how this goes…
September 10, 2023 at 10:51 PM
Going to try my hand at writing some dialogue for a silly game project I’m working on. We’ll see how this goes…
My best guess is Jazz Jackrabbit, but runners up are Commander Keen 4 or One Must Fall 2097.
September 4, 2023 at 4:59 PM
My best guess is Jazz Jackrabbit, but runners up are Commander Keen 4 or One Must Fall 2097.
Hi everyone! Here's my intro post:
I'm Andrew, an experienced software engineer who recently tried their hand at solo game development.
I’ve since gone back to working full-time as an Android developer, but I still work on side projects when I can over at https://smilingquarter.com.
I'm Andrew, an experienced software engineer who recently tried their hand at solo game development.
I’ve since gone back to working full-time as an Android developer, but I still work on side projects when I can over at https://smilingquarter.com.
Smiling Quarter
An independent game development studio
smilingquarter.com
August 19, 2023 at 8:15 PM
Hi everyone! Here's my intro post:
I'm Andrew, an experienced software engineer who recently tried their hand at solo game development.
I’ve since gone back to working full-time as an Android developer, but I still work on side projects when I can over at https://smilingquarter.com.
I'm Andrew, an experienced software engineer who recently tried their hand at solo game development.
I’ve since gone back to working full-time as an Android developer, but I still work on side projects when I can over at https://smilingquarter.com.