beni
@benithemaker.bsky.social
game designer, trained as a playwright
building steamcapsule.com, marketingforgames.com
@steamcapsule.com
@marketingforgames.com
building steamcapsule.com, marketingforgames.com
@steamcapsule.com
@marketingforgames.com
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beni
@benithemaker.bsky.social
· Dec 13
A core gameplay loop & game economy simulation - made in Machinations.
How do you design your game's economy?
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegames
How do you design your game's economy?
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegames
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First #WishlistWednesday of 2026!
I'm making #StarSpark, a roguelite turn-based fighting game.
Unleash powerful attacks, outwit your opponents, and survive dangerous encounters to win the Star Spark Tournament!
🌟 store.steampowered.com/app/3639950
#GameDev #IndieGame #Roguelite
I'm making #StarSpark, a roguelite turn-based fighting game.
Unleash powerful attacks, outwit your opponents, and survive dangerous encounters to win the Star Spark Tournament!
🌟 store.steampowered.com/app/3639950
#GameDev #IndieGame #Roguelite
January 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
First #WishlistWednesday of 2026!
I'm making #StarSpark, a roguelite turn-based fighting game.
Unleash powerful attacks, outwit your opponents, and survive dangerous encounters to win the Star Spark Tournament!
🌟 store.steampowered.com/app/3639950
#GameDev #IndieGame #Roguelite
I'm making #StarSpark, a roguelite turn-based fighting game.
Unleash powerful attacks, outwit your opponents, and survive dangerous encounters to win the Star Spark Tournament!
🌟 store.steampowered.com/app/3639950
#GameDev #IndieGame #Roguelite
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Sunset Racing is a top down RC racer inspired by Off Road from the SNES, Mario Kart, and Rocket League. Allows phones to be used as controllers like jackbox party pack games.
store.steampowered.com/app/3958680/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3958680/...
Sunset Racing on Steam
Take on friends in a top-down RC racer that incorporates the best of karting games.
store.steampowered.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Sunset Racing is a top down RC racer inspired by Off Road from the SNES, Mario Kart, and Rocket League. Allows phones to be used as controllers like jackbox party pack games.
store.steampowered.com/app/3958680/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3958680/...
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Happy #WishlistWednesday! 🎉
If you're looking for content creators to play your game you can use marketingforgames.com 👇
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
If you're looking for content creators to play your game you can use marketingforgames.com 👇
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
Marketing for Games
Find gaming creators to play and promote your game. Connect with YouTube creators, streamers, and influencers who actually respond.
marketingforgames.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Happy #WishlistWednesday! 🎉
If you're looking for content creators to play your game you can use marketingforgames.com 👇
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
If you're looking for content creators to play your game you can use marketingforgames.com 👇
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
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I'm working on Slumber Realm, a dreamy dice roguelike🎲
bsky.app/profile/chug...
bsky.app/profile/chug...
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!!
🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲
A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair.
😱 Battle your adolescent fears
🧠 Discover powerful synergies
🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment
🥦 Fight broccoli
🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲
A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair.
😱 Battle your adolescent fears
🧠 Discover powerful synergies
🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment
🥦 Fight broccoli
January 7, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I'm working on Slumber Realm, a dreamy dice roguelike🎲
bsky.app/profile/chug...
bsky.app/profile/chug...
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Much appreciated! You’ve officially joined the crew ⚓👀 #WishlistWednesday
Demo Jan 15, 2026. Wishlist to stay updated: s.team/a/2423280
bsky.app/profile/ninp...
Demo Jan 15, 2026. Wishlist to stay updated: s.team/a/2423280
bsky.app/profile/ninp...
🏴☠️ All hands on deck! The demo drops Jan 15, 2026.
🎉 Wishlist to stay updated: s.team/a/2423280
#TrailerTuesday #WishlistWednesday #ShowcaseThursday #indiegame #pcgaming #SteamDeck #roguelite #demo
🎉 Wishlist to stay updated: s.team/a/2423280
#TrailerTuesday #WishlistWednesday #ShowcaseThursday #indiegame #pcgaming #SteamDeck #roguelite #demo
January 7, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Much appreciated! You’ve officially joined the crew ⚓👀 #WishlistWednesday
Demo Jan 15, 2026. Wishlist to stay updated: s.team/a/2423280
bsky.app/profile/ninp...
Demo Jan 15, 2026. Wishlist to stay updated: s.team/a/2423280
bsky.app/profile/ninp...
Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! 🎉 Let's promote your game!
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
January 7, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! 🎉 Let's promote your game!
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
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A core gameplay loop & game economy simulation - made in Machinations.
How do you design your game's economy?
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegames
How do you design your game's economy?
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegames
December 13, 2024 at 7:47 PM
A core gameplay loop & game economy simulation - made in Machinations.
How do you design your game's economy?
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegames
How do you design your game's economy?
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegames
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I've decided to release marketingforgames.com before procrastination and perfectionism kick in.
What is it?
A platform that helps indiedevs discover niche, mid-tier content creators (YouTube-only for now) based on their view and engagement metrics.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #youtube
What is it?
A platform that helps indiedevs discover niche, mid-tier content creators (YouTube-only for now) based on their view and engagement metrics.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #youtube
Marketing for Games
Find gaming creators to play and promote your game. Connect with YouTube creators, streamers, and influencers who actually respond.
www.marketingforgames.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I've decided to release marketingforgames.com before procrastination and perfectionism kick in.
What is it?
A platform that helps indiedevs discover niche, mid-tier content creators (YouTube-only for now) based on their view and engagement metrics.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #youtube
What is it?
A platform that helps indiedevs discover niche, mid-tier content creators (YouTube-only for now) based on their view and engagement metrics.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #youtube
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Excited to try it! This is exactly the kind of tool I was looking for 😁
January 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Excited to try it! This is exactly the kind of tool I was looking for 😁
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Wow that is an AWESOME initiative / idea
January 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Wow that is an AWESOME initiative / idea
... Steam is down, Steam Web API is down.
... youtube 502?
...and supabase now? 🤔
December 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
... Steam is down, Steam Web API is down.
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Hey beni!
Our game Slumbering Woods is about peaceful exploration, planting puzzles, and the thrill of chasing bugs (or being chased by them!).
Watch now and wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3243350
Our game Slumbering Woods is about peaceful exploration, planting puzzles, and the thrill of chasing bugs (or being chased by them!).
Watch now and wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3243350
Slumbering Woods on Steam
Slumbering Woods is a hand-drawn adventure where you rebuild a forgotten village, grow floating mushroom islands, cultivate mushrooms, and uncover hidden lore in a vibrant, living world.
store.steampowered.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Hey beni!
Our game Slumbering Woods is about peaceful exploration, planting puzzles, and the thrill of chasing bugs (or being chased by them!).
Watch now and wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3243350
Our game Slumbering Woods is about peaceful exploration, planting puzzles, and the thrill of chasing bugs (or being chased by them!).
Watch now and wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3243350
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Planning to release in 2026, but the demo is available for free now! I hope you’ll be satisfied
store.steampowered.com/app/4095400/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4095400/...
Tantalus on Steam
A turn-based RPG about a pair of demons fighting to overthrow an unjust regime. Battle through the crumbling remains of Hell, God's forgotten penal colony, on a quest to find the Apple of Enlightenmen...
store.steampowered.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Planning to release in 2026, but the demo is available for free now! I hope you’ll be satisfied
store.steampowered.com/app/4095400/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4095400/...
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Anyone know any good capsule artists? (Or are you one yourself?) I’m thinking about finding someone to do new capsule art for my game Diecast. Just looking into options/prices etc. Thanks!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #artists
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #artists
December 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Anyone know any good capsule artists? (Or are you one yourself?) I’m thinking about finding someone to do new capsule art for my game Diecast. Just looking into options/prices etc. Thanks!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #artists
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #artists
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Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! 🎉 Let's promote your game!
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! 🎉 Let's promote your game!
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
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Check out @benithemaker.bsky.social and his program for connecting artists with devs!
December 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Check out @benithemaker.bsky.social and his program for connecting artists with devs!
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Happy to join in on this #WishlistWednesday to try and hit 100 Wishlists by the end of the year and support others!
store.steampowered.com/app/4057380?...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #roguelite #bulletheaven
store.steampowered.com/app/4057380?...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #roguelite #bulletheaven
LoopMage: The Infinite Trials on Steam
Fight an endless onslaught of foes in this minimalist wizard survival roguelike. Each loop makes you AND the horde stronger. How many loops can you survive? Ascend the global leaderboards to claim you...
store.steampowered.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Happy to join in on this #WishlistWednesday to try and hit 100 Wishlists by the end of the year and support others!
store.steampowered.com/app/4057380?...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #roguelite #bulletheaven
store.steampowered.com/app/4057380?...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #roguelite #bulletheaven
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Thanks for the thread!
Archwizard is a psychedelic magic adventure. An alchemical FPS with a Demo available on steam!
bsky.app/profile/tost...
Archwizard is a psychedelic magic adventure. An alchemical FPS with a Demo available on steam!
bsky.app/profile/tost...
I've just released a DEMO the size of a $5 game
ARCHWIZARD — a hyper FPS about spells experimentation
To support it, you can say something good in REVIEW to the Demo. And/or say something bad personally or in steam discussions — I'll be glad to improve stuff!
store.steampowered.com/app/3784790/...
ARCHWIZARD — a hyper FPS about spells experimentation
To support it, you can say something good in REVIEW to the Demo. And/or say something bad personally or in steam discussions — I'll be glad to improve stuff!
store.steampowered.com/app/3784790/...
ARCHWIZARD Demo on Steam
Fast paced "Hyper Shooter" complemented with esoteric exploration experience. Take a quest to become Arch Wizard: dominate surrounding realms, reverse Time, escape Death, befriend Chaos, fac...
store.steampowered.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Thanks for the thread!
Archwizard is a psychedelic magic adventure. An alchemical FPS with a Demo available on steam!
bsky.app/profile/tost...
Archwizard is a psychedelic magic adventure. An alchemical FPS with a Demo available on steam!
bsky.app/profile/tost...
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Explore an alien city, become a mutant, join a revolution 🦐
Imago Season is my narrative roleplaying game. Roll dice and make choices in a world inhabited by human-bug hybrids 🐛
store.steampowered.com/app/4207140/...
#wishlistwednesday #gamedev #indiegames #godotengine
Imago Season is my narrative roleplaying game. Roll dice and make choices in a world inhabited by human-bug hybrids 🐛
store.steampowered.com/app/4207140/...
#wishlistwednesday #gamedev #indiegames #godotengine
December 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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👉https://s.team/a/2423280
Appreciate the share #WishlistWednesday, fellow captain!
bsky.app/profile/ninp...
Appreciate the share #WishlistWednesday, fellow captain!
bsky.app/profile/ninp...
Fun comes first.
Atmosphere matters just as much.
Discover our hand-drawn visuals in this trailer.
⬇️Wishlist here: s.team/a/2423280
#TrailerTuesday #WishlistWednesday #ShowcaseThursday #indiegame #pcgaming #SteamDeck #roguelite
Atmosphere matters just as much.
Discover our hand-drawn visuals in this trailer.
⬇️Wishlist here: s.team/a/2423280
#TrailerTuesday #WishlistWednesday #ShowcaseThursday #indiegame #pcgaming #SteamDeck #roguelite
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
👉https://s.team/a/2423280
Appreciate the share #WishlistWednesday, fellow captain!
bsky.app/profile/ninp...
Appreciate the share #WishlistWednesday, fellow captain!
bsky.app/profile/ninp...
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Releasing in a month 🙌
store.steampowered.com/app/2660240/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2660240/...
CUPRUM2929 on Steam
After waking up disoriented near the sea, a young kid must navigate through an enigmatic city controlled by AI screens, searching for their missing dog, Pythagora. Solve intricate puzzles housed in un...
store.steampowered.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Releasing in a month 🙌
store.steampowered.com/app/2660240/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2660240/...
Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! 🎉 Let's promote your game!
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! 🎉 Let's promote your game!
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
Drop your #indiegame below 🚀
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
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This is so cool Beni! Now to just finish a game so I can use it...
December 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
This is so cool Beni! Now to just finish a game so I can use it...
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Wow, that's cool! 🔥
Lovely people of #YouTube #YouTubeGaming community, don't forget to check out marketingforgames.com to find some amazing games to play! I'm sure there will be plenty of them very very soon.
Maybe #Twitch next? 🤔
#indiedev #indiegames #gaming
Lovely people of #YouTube #YouTubeGaming community, don't forget to check out marketingforgames.com to find some amazing games to play! I'm sure there will be plenty of them very very soon.
Maybe #Twitch next? 🤔
#indiedev #indiegames #gaming
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Wow, that's cool! 🔥
Lovely people of #YouTube #YouTubeGaming community, don't forget to check out marketingforgames.com to find some amazing games to play! I'm sure there will be plenty of them very very soon.
Maybe #Twitch next? 🤔
#indiedev #indiegames #gaming
Lovely people of #YouTube #YouTubeGaming community, don't forget to check out marketingforgames.com to find some amazing games to play! I'm sure there will be plenty of them very very soon.
Maybe #Twitch next? 🤔
#indiedev #indiegames #gaming
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Yo! marketingforgames.com has some new features coming 🎉
You can now submit your game for creator coverage opportunities.
Also added authentication, so metrics aren’t fully public anymore, which should really help keep our Vercel and Supabase usage in check.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing
You can now submit your game for creator coverage opportunities.
Also added authentication, so metrics aren’t fully public anymore, which should really help keep our Vercel and Supabase usage in check.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Yo! marketingforgames.com has some new features coming 🎉
You can now submit your game for creator coverage opportunities.
Also added authentication, so metrics aren’t fully public anymore, which should really help keep our Vercel and Supabase usage in check.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing
You can now submit your game for creator coverage opportunities.
Also added authentication, so metrics aren’t fully public anymore, which should really help keep our Vercel and Supabase usage in check.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing