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Justin @ archmag.us
@archmag.us
Cloud-based architecture developer turned XR gamedev. Working on new types of experiences designed from the ground up for virtual and mixed reality.

https://archmag.us
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Check out the demo of our top down action/tower defense/settlement builder mashup Existential Treads during #SteamNextFest!

You won't regret it! But even if you do, whatever! Check it out!

store.steampowered.com/app/3580340/Ash__Adams_Existential_Treads/

#indiegame
October 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In honor of October, what’s a 4-word horror story only someone in your profession would get?

“3 major versions update”
In honor of October, what’s a 4-word horror story only someone in your profession would get?

“Add a Battle Pass”
You mean, like GTA?
October 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Building a home for villagers in our game exploring and understanding an alien world. Also some more polish on the day/night cycle. #indiedev #gamedev #ue5
October 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The day/night cycle works! When the sun goes away, the mycelia comes out to play

#gamedev #indiedev #ue5
October 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Experimenting with day/night cycles. That's no moon (there is supposed to be a moon, where is the moon)

#indiedev #gamedev #ue5
October 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
What a fascinating take from <checks notes> Hollywood
August 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Check out this game I worked on!

Breath Checkers is designed to provoke both playfulness and relaxation. Developed at Dagstuhl Seminar 25292 with @curseofremy.bsky.social.

Meeting and working with Rémy was such a wonderful experience. I learned a whole lot more about design in that short time.
New pen-&-paper game! Breath Checkers! 🌬️▚▚

✍️ A relaxing 2-player drawing and breathing game
😌 by @codingcrafter.bsky.social and myself.

Download the rules here!
📜 trasevol-dog.itch.io/breath-check... ❤️
July 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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New pen-&-paper game! Breath Checkers! 🌬️▚▚

✍️ A relaxing 2-player drawing and breathing game
😌 by @codingcrafter.bsky.social and myself.

Download the rules here!
📜 trasevol-dog.itch.io/breath-check... ❤️
July 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When you try applying an effect designed for post-processing on a transparent object just to see if it works (not as intended, no)

#ue5 #unreal #unrealengine #gamedev #indiedev #shaders
July 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What kind of alien vegetation wouldn't retract when you ran through a patch of it?

#unreal #unrealengine #ue5 #gamedev #indiedev
July 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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A minimalist logic game. Can you solve for 𝒙?

❓ Infer the rules of each glyph without hints
🧠 Over 300 handcrafted across evolving lands
🎶 Chill, reactive soundtrack as you play

CIPHER ZERO. Out Now.

zpdt.co/playcz

#PlayCipherZero #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #SolveForX
July 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Exploring #Unreal 's #PCG system has lead to some interesting results. Case 1: mushroom tunnels are cool. Case 2: a whole bunch of mushrooms placed perfectly evenly in a pattern looks a lot like scales.

#gamedev #indiedev
July 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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There are 49,325 games in the Steam Summer Sale. This guide will help you find the best ones: www.weloveeverygame.com/features/202...
The ULTIMATE GUIDE to the 2025 Steam Summer Sale
www.weloveeverygame.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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🌟🌟🌟My hand-drawn cartoony space adventure game is LIVE @ Steam Next Fest! Check it out here! 👇https://store.steampowered.com/app/757940/Raygun_Gadabout/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=wishlist&utm_content=link

#nextfest #indiedev #gaming #indiegame
June 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The previous upload didn't animate, here's a retry, introducing our new character in our game via extreme close up

#indiedev #gamedev
May 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Who is this who is this? We're delighted to share the first view of a major character in our quirky game about cozy villagers figuring out how to survive in an alien world. We can't wait to share more!

#gamedev #indiedev
May 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Announcing Spooky Express!

Plan the train route for the world’s spookiest theme park! Pick up the monsters & drop them at their destinations. But be careful! Don’t let them bite the passengers or you’ll have a grave problem.

store.steampowered.com/app/3352310/...
May 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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hey check it! An awesome little 1+ hour-long snack of a puzzle game that I worked on a handful of months ago is finally out. If you like any of Draknek's puzzle games, you'll like this too.
The Electrifying Incident is OUT NOW on Steam and itch!

Featuring the monster from A Monster's Expedition in a brand new sci-fi setting! Explore a mysterious facility, manipulate the electrical hazards and find a way to the source of the problem.
April 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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🎉 LAB RAT is out now!! 🎉

- A comedic puzzler that satirizes your favorite games
- Over 100 puzzles
- At least 10 good belly laughs

👇 Check it out Here 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/1304610/...
Lab Rat - Official Launch Trailer [4k]
YouTube video by Klei Entertainment
www.youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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We've teamed up with @diregoldfish.bsky.social to bring you the Shockingly Good Puzzle Games bundle!

Two puzzle-packed adventures both releasing today, one electrifying deal

store.steampowered.com/bundle/51744/
Save 18% on Shockingly Good Puzzle Games on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/51744/"
April 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Scripted a little Godot addon to semi-automate making pretty light shafts. Super versatile, and can be used for things like holograms, flashlights, treasure chests, even UI.

I put it up for free here: github.com/CozyCubeGame...

#GodotEngine #gamedev #indiedev
April 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Hey bsky! We're Boston Game Dev, a community nonprofit supporting the local game development scene. We help groups big and small run meetups, jams, demo nights, lectures and more. Watch this space for more news about what we have coming up!

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev
March 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Harmless. I can tell. #indie #gamedev
Severance meets Inscryption in Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game!

👁️👁️👁️Play it now👁️👁️👁️

giantlight.itch.io/mr-magpies-h...
Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game by Giant Light Studios
Greed is Good.
giantlight.itch.io
March 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Look at that juice y'all <3
Presenting 💥Ash & Adam's Existential Treads💥

Part city builder, part retro vehicle shooter. Build a post-post-apocalypse settlement and defend it against the rogue AI that ruined the world the first time. Out later this year. 🤘

Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3580340/...

#indiegame
March 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
For everyone who needs to hear this right now
Someone once posted that hope is a discipline, not an emotion, and honestly it changed my life. Want good things to happen? They won't if I'm wallowing. If I stay positive and believe that good things can and do happen? That's where forward motion is.
March 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM