BAD Collective
@badcollective.bsky.social
Welcome to B.A.D. (Bay Area Devs) Collective! We are a group of independent game developers, artists, musicians and designers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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BAD Collective
@badcollective.bsky.social
· Sep 18
Our community has FOUR 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋 to celebrate from July and August!
🩷Slip n’ Slime @slipnslimegame.bsky.social
🌌no signal @exodrifter.bsky.social
⭐Astropods @cheesimoon.bsky.social
🦛Quartet @somethingclassic.bsky.social
Want to learn more about our 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋? Check the comments!
🩷Slip n’ Slime @slipnslimegame.bsky.social
🌌no signal @exodrifter.bsky.social
⭐Astropods @cheesimoon.bsky.social
🦛Quartet @somethingclassic.bsky.social
Want to learn more about our 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋? Check the comments!
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Will be a small hot fix for something today. Iykyk. Nothing severe and won’t crash, but anyway look forward to that!
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
Quartet v 1.2 is now live!
-Sheep Stacking minigame
-Complete the Cave of the Mighty Javelin (with a ticking clock)
-Auto Save and other misc QoL
#QuartetRPG #jrpg
-Sheep Stacking minigame
-Complete the Cave of the Mighty Javelin (with a ticking clock)
-Auto Save and other misc QoL
#QuartetRPG #jrpg
October 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Will be a small hot fix for something today. Iykyk. Nothing severe and won’t crash, but anyway look forward to that!
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
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October 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Meet one of our leaders: Sean, dad of twins, fan of deep systemic games, and host of Productivity Power Up! - BAD's Monday evening discord event where we help each other unblock our game progress.
Oh and also he's a ROCKET ENGINEER 🚀
@nightrunethegrey.bsky.social
Oh and also he's a ROCKET ENGINEER 🚀
@nightrunethegrey.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Meet one of our leaders: Sean, dad of twins, fan of deep systemic games, and host of Productivity Power Up! - BAD's Monday evening discord event where we help each other unblock our game progress.
Oh and also he's a ROCKET ENGINEER 🚀
@nightrunethegrey.bsky.social
Oh and also he's a ROCKET ENGINEER 🚀
@nightrunethegrey.bsky.social
We are a friend group from the Bay Area, California supporting each other through the game of game development.
We call ourselves the BAD Collective: BAD for Bay Area Developers.
Follow to keep up!
@digitaliliad.com
@mdashow.bsky.social
@waltdestler.com
@evolutionary777.bsky.social
We call ourselves the BAD Collective: BAD for Bay Area Developers.
Follow to keep up!
@digitaliliad.com
@mdashow.bsky.social
@waltdestler.com
@evolutionary777.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
We are a friend group from the Bay Area, California supporting each other through the game of game development.
We call ourselves the BAD Collective: BAD for Bay Area Developers.
Follow to keep up!
@digitaliliad.com
@mdashow.bsky.social
@waltdestler.com
@evolutionary777.bsky.social
We call ourselves the BAD Collective: BAD for Bay Area Developers.
Follow to keep up!
@digitaliliad.com
@mdashow.bsky.social
@waltdestler.com
@evolutionary777.bsky.social
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Our next update is getting closer. Here's some more fun with our new enemy(ish) plant, Husk. #icariagame #gamedev #indiedev #ScreenshotSaturday
September 28, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Our next update is getting closer. Here's some more fun with our new enemy(ish) plant, Husk. #icariagame #gamedev #indiedev #ScreenshotSaturday
Beary fun!
#FatBearWeek IS ON, and that means two things:
1! It's time to vote on this year's Beefiest Bruins!
2! Weight-changing platformer THREE BULKY BEARS is now **90% OFF** on Steam until Fat Bear Week is over!
Check it out here, don't miss it! store.steampowered.com/app/2957270/...
#indiegames
1! It's time to vote on this year's Beefiest Bruins!
2! Weight-changing platformer THREE BULKY BEARS is now **90% OFF** on Steam until Fat Bear Week is over!
Check it out here, don't miss it! store.steampowered.com/app/2957270/...
#indiegames
Save 90% on Three Bulky Bears on Steam
The evil witch Rolldilocks has kicked the Three Bears out of their home! In this unique 2D platformer, switch between Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and Papa Bear to navigate a variety of obstacles, as you rol...
store.steampowered.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Beary fun!
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🍋Fresh Game Feature🍋
🦛Quartet🦛 "It's been great to chat with streamers who are playing the game, and to see their reactions to funny or emotional scenes. People are amused over the Oxford comma setting.
We've got content updates planned and a DLC in the works!"
@somethingclassic.bsky.social
🦛Quartet🦛 "It's been great to chat with streamers who are playing the game, and to see their reactions to funny or emotional scenes. People are amused over the Oxford comma setting.
We've got content updates planned and a DLC in the works!"
@somethingclassic.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
🍋Fresh Game Feature🍋
🦛Quartet🦛 "It's been great to chat with streamers who are playing the game, and to see their reactions to funny or emotional scenes. People are amused over the Oxford comma setting.
We've got content updates planned and a DLC in the works!"
@somethingclassic.bsky.social
🦛Quartet🦛 "It's been great to chat with streamers who are playing the game, and to see their reactions to funny or emotional scenes. People are amused over the Oxford comma setting.
We've got content updates planned and a DLC in the works!"
@somethingclassic.bsky.social
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This game is indeed Astropods: Starside Glaze, and the 1.1 update featuring Co-op play actually released earlier today!
You can check out Link here.
store.steampowered.com/app/3281620/...
You can check out Link here.
store.steampowered.com/app/3281620/...
Save 21% on Astropods: Starside Glaze on Steam
Astropods: Starside Glaze is an energetic 2D Fighting Platformer! Experience freeform movement, engaging combat with knockback, and badge upgrades that redefine playstyles. Feel the power of fun and c...
store.steampowered.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This game is indeed Astropods: Starside Glaze, and the 1.1 update featuring Co-op play actually released earlier today!
You can check out Link here.
store.steampowered.com/app/3281620/...
You can check out Link here.
store.steampowered.com/app/3281620/...
🍋Fresh Game Feature🍋
⭐️Astropods⭐️"You play cute and powerful characters in a big imaginative world. It's invigorating when players exclaim "What?! That's possible??"
The fun comes from the discovery of advanced techniques and applying them at maximum efficiency."
@cheesimoon.bsky.social
⭐️Astropods⭐️"You play cute and powerful characters in a big imaginative world. It's invigorating when players exclaim "What?! That's possible??"
The fun comes from the discovery of advanced techniques and applying them at maximum efficiency."
@cheesimoon.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🍋Fresh Game Feature🍋
⭐️Astropods⭐️"You play cute and powerful characters in a big imaginative world. It's invigorating when players exclaim "What?! That's possible??"
The fun comes from the discovery of advanced techniques and applying them at maximum efficiency."
@cheesimoon.bsky.social
⭐️Astropods⭐️"You play cute and powerful characters in a big imaginative world. It's invigorating when players exclaim "What?! That's possible??"
The fun comes from the discovery of advanced techniques and applying them at maximum efficiency."
@cheesimoon.bsky.social
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This is the game! s.team/a/2840590/
no signal on Steam
An emotional point-and-click hard sci-fi adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station. Follow messages left by the long-gone staff to learn the outcome of the research team and the secret...
s.team
September 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This is the game! s.team/a/2840590/
no signal🌌 "I want to make games that connect powerfully and emotionally to players and provide a new perspective. I like space and its aspects, which reinforce the themes of the story.
I've gotten some nice heartfelt responses from those who have played, and I love that." 🌌@exodrifter.bsky.social
I've gotten some nice heartfelt responses from those who have played, and I love that." 🌌@exodrifter.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
no signal🌌 "I want to make games that connect powerfully and emotionally to players and provide a new perspective. I like space and its aspects, which reinforce the themes of the story.
I've gotten some nice heartfelt responses from those who have played, and I love that." 🌌@exodrifter.bsky.social
I've gotten some nice heartfelt responses from those who have played, and I love that." 🌌@exodrifter.bsky.social
"The interactions at conventions [are rewarding]. Seeing children refuse to listen to their mothers because they're busy playing Slip n' Slime. It's amazing to see people lock in and puzzle through our cute game.
We're working on Android and iOS launches!"
🩷@slipnslimegame.bsky.social
We're working on Android and iOS launches!"
🩷@slipnslimegame.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"The interactions at conventions [are rewarding]. Seeing children refuse to listen to their mothers because they're busy playing Slip n' Slime. It's amazing to see people lock in and puzzle through our cute game.
We're working on Android and iOS launches!"
🩷@slipnslimegame.bsky.social
We're working on Android and iOS launches!"
🩷@slipnslimegame.bsky.social
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Woohoo, thanks for highlighting Astropods: Starside Glaze here!
I'm afraid I've only played Slip n' Slime out of the 3 non Astropods here, but I do recommend checking that out if you like your ice block puzzles.
I'm afraid I've only played Slip n' Slime out of the 3 non Astropods here, but I do recommend checking that out if you like your ice block puzzles.
September 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Woohoo, thanks for highlighting Astropods: Starside Glaze here!
I'm afraid I've only played Slip n' Slime out of the 3 non Astropods here, but I do recommend checking that out if you like your ice block puzzles.
I'm afraid I've only played Slip n' Slime out of the 3 non Astropods here, but I do recommend checking that out if you like your ice block puzzles.
Our community has FOUR 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋 to celebrate from July and August!
🩷Slip n’ Slime @slipnslimegame.bsky.social
🌌no signal @exodrifter.bsky.social
⭐Astropods @cheesimoon.bsky.social
🦛Quartet @somethingclassic.bsky.social
Want to learn more about our 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋? Check the comments!
🩷Slip n’ Slime @slipnslimegame.bsky.social
🌌no signal @exodrifter.bsky.social
⭐Astropods @cheesimoon.bsky.social
🦛Quartet @somethingclassic.bsky.social
Want to learn more about our 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋? Check the comments!
September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our community has FOUR 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋 to celebrate from July and August!
🩷Slip n’ Slime @slipnslimegame.bsky.social
🌌no signal @exodrifter.bsky.social
⭐Astropods @cheesimoon.bsky.social
🦛Quartet @somethingclassic.bsky.social
Want to learn more about our 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋? Check the comments!
🩷Slip n’ Slime @slipnslimegame.bsky.social
🌌no signal @exodrifter.bsky.social
⭐Astropods @cheesimoon.bsky.social
🦛Quartet @somethingclassic.bsky.social
Want to learn more about our 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋? Check the comments!
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The three types of game dev job listings
September 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The three types of game dev job listings
Mana streams BAD games from the BAD game jam and they were *CONTENT WARNING* jk they were really good!
Stream: www.twitch.tv/videos/25598...
@manadream.bsky.social
Games: itch.io/jam/the-bad-...
@permaonline.bsky.social
@spacedoddyssey.bsky.social
@gwenckatz.bsky.social
@adeeltariq.com
Stream: www.twitch.tv/videos/25598...
@manadream.bsky.social
Games: itch.io/jam/the-bad-...
@permaonline.bsky.social
@spacedoddyssey.bsky.social
@gwenckatz.bsky.social
@adeeltariq.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Mana streams BAD games from the BAD game jam and they were *CONTENT WARNING* jk they were really good!
Stream: www.twitch.tv/videos/25598...
@manadream.bsky.social
Games: itch.io/jam/the-bad-...
@permaonline.bsky.social
@spacedoddyssey.bsky.social
@gwenckatz.bsky.social
@adeeltariq.com
Stream: www.twitch.tv/videos/25598...
@manadream.bsky.social
Games: itch.io/jam/the-bad-...
@permaonline.bsky.social
@spacedoddyssey.bsky.social
@gwenckatz.bsky.social
@adeeltariq.com
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We added new battle visuals and sounds and it's feeling a lot cooler now, check it out!!
#indiegame #gamedev
#indiegame #gamedev
September 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We added new battle visuals and sounds and it's feeling a lot cooler now, check it out!!
#indiegame #gamedev
#indiegame #gamedev
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hi! i'm jynnie, an indie game maker, making Wild Seasons! a roguelike deck-gardener. grow your deck and align the stars to power up your plants
we're deep in development, but will share updates!
#gamedev
we're deep in development, but will share updates!
#gamedev
October 30, 2024 at 6:01 PM
hi! i'm jynnie, an indie game maker, making Wild Seasons! a roguelike deck-gardener. grow your deck and align the stars to power up your plants
we're deep in development, but will share updates!
#gamedev
we're deep in development, but will share updates!
#gamedev
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These connections are what makes it possible to do this day after day!
September 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
These connections are what makes it possible to do this day after day!
We are cool people doing cool things.
Some of our leaders:
🎬 Arity - platformer fanatic, film buff
🌀 Mana - polymath prophet
⛓️ Marplebot - LED sculptor, chainmail jeweler
🧪 Serratia - biotech mage
🦑 Jules - massive game master
Follow us!
Some of our leaders:
🎬 Arity - platformer fanatic, film buff
🌀 Mana - polymath prophet
⛓️ Marplebot - LED sculptor, chainmail jeweler
🧪 Serratia - biotech mage
🦑 Jules - massive game master
Follow us!
September 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We are cool people doing cool things.
Some of our leaders:
🎬 Arity - platformer fanatic, film buff
🌀 Mana - polymath prophet
⛓️ Marplebot - LED sculptor, chainmail jeweler
🧪 Serratia - biotech mage
🦑 Jules - massive game master
Follow us!
Some of our leaders:
🎬 Arity - platformer fanatic, film buff
🌀 Mana - polymath prophet
⛓️ Marplebot - LED sculptor, chainmail jeweler
🧪 Serratia - biotech mage
🦑 Jules - massive game master
Follow us!
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After 7 years of development, we are excited that "Quartet" is out now!
A series of train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG!
A series of train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG!
Quartet - Classic JRPG Release Day Trailer!
YouTube video by Something Classic
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
After 7 years of development, we are excited that "Quartet" is out now!
A series of train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG!
A series of train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG!
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Holy craps, we just hit 2000+ wishlists!
IDK where the wishlisters came from, but thank you so much, everyone!!!! We're growing slowly, but surely.
Let it be known that there is interest in this niche, hyper minmaxed singleplayer platfighter!
#indiegame #gamedev
IDK where the wishlisters came from, but thank you so much, everyone!!!! We're growing slowly, but surely.
Let it be known that there is interest in this niche, hyper minmaxed singleplayer platfighter!
#indiegame #gamedev
September 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Holy craps, we just hit 2000+ wishlists!
IDK where the wishlisters came from, but thank you so much, everyone!!!! We're growing slowly, but surely.
Let it be known that there is interest in this niche, hyper minmaxed singleplayer platfighter!
#indiegame #gamedev
IDK where the wishlisters came from, but thank you so much, everyone!!!! We're growing slowly, but surely.
Let it be known that there is interest in this niche, hyper minmaxed singleplayer platfighter!
#indiegame #gamedev
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We shared a status update on our Steam page, talking about demoing at MAGwest and more importantly, about the work that we're doing to add more interesting story and puzzles to the end of the game. Check it out at
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...
#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...
#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame
Puzzle Spy International - September Update - Steam News
We talk about demoing the game at MAGwest and the changes we're making to the end of the game to make it more satisfying (along with adding more puzzles.)
store.steampowered.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
We shared a status update on our Steam page, talking about demoing at MAGwest and more importantly, about the work that we're doing to add more interesting story and puzzles to the end of the game. Check it out at
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...
#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...
#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame
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✨Welcome back, #PitchYaGame!✨
Astropods: Starside Glaze is a Kirby-inspired 2D Fighting Platformer about molding your limitless potential!
⭐2 Playable Friends
⭐Badge upgrades that redefine playstyles
⭐...and many surprises!
#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
Astropods: Starside Glaze is a Kirby-inspired 2D Fighting Platformer about molding your limitless potential!
⭐2 Playable Friends
⭐Badge upgrades that redefine playstyles
⭐...and many surprises!
#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
June 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
✨Welcome back, #PitchYaGame!✨
Astropods: Starside Glaze is a Kirby-inspired 2D Fighting Platformer about molding your limitless potential!
⭐2 Playable Friends
⭐Badge upgrades that redefine playstyles
⭐...and many surprises!
#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
Astropods: Starside Glaze is a Kirby-inspired 2D Fighting Platformer about molding your limitless potential!
⭐2 Playable Friends
⭐Badge upgrades that redefine playstyles
⭐...and many surprises!
#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart