Alex Driml
@busalonium.bsky.social
Brisbane game dev
Currently making L8R SK8R https://store.steampowered.com/app/3046610/L8R_SK8R/
Also made Gerrymander https://busalonium.itch.io/gerrymander-dx
Also, currently open for contract work
Currently making L8R SK8R https://store.steampowered.com/app/3046610/L8R_SK8R/
Also made Gerrymander https://busalonium.itch.io/gerrymander-dx
Also, currently open for contract work
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Alex Driml
@busalonium.bsky.social
· May 16
Play the demo now on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3662100/...
#gamedev #gaming #3dplatformer #platformer #indiegame #madewithunity
store.steampowered.com/app/3662100/...
#gamedev #gaming #3dplatformer #platformer #indiegame #madewithunity
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At Supernova on Sunday I asked some indie devs to give me their elevator pitches
@dungeonpizza.bsky.social @abandonedsheep.com @rockalot.bsky.social @jettwilliams.name
At Supernova on Sunday I asked some indie devs to give me their elevator pitches
@dungeonpizza.bsky.social @abandonedsheep.com @rockalot.bsky.social @jettwilliams.name
I asked five indie devs to pitch their games (and did my own) #gamedev #indiegame #videogame #gaming
YouTube video by Busalonium
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November 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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At Supernova on Sunday I asked some indie devs to give me their elevator pitches
@dungeonpizza.bsky.social @abandonedsheep.com @rockalot.bsky.social @jettwilliams.name
At Supernova on Sunday I asked some indie devs to give me their elevator pitches
@dungeonpizza.bsky.social @abandonedsheep.com @rockalot.bsky.social @jettwilliams.name
Reposted by Alex Driml
Chatting with @busalonium.bsky.social at @paxaus.bsky.social in the latest episode of I Have A Question for you, and we accidentally design the worst DLC ever.
youtube.com/shorts/To7EL...
youtube.com/shorts/To7EL...
Accidentally designing the worst DLC ever… ft. @Busalonium
YouTube video by Alec Shea
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November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Chatting with @busalonium.bsky.social at @paxaus.bsky.social in the latest episode of I Have A Question for you, and we accidentally design the worst DLC ever.
youtube.com/shorts/To7EL...
youtube.com/shorts/To7EL...
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#pitchyagame
L8R SK8R is a retro inspired 3D platformer, with a 90s aesthetic, that is designed to push you to play it like a speedrunner
Every time you beat a level you collect the time you saved. Use that time to unlock new levels in the hub world, like stars from Mario 64
#gamedev #indiegames
L8R SK8R is a retro inspired 3D platformer, with a 90s aesthetic, that is designed to push you to play it like a speedrunner
Every time you beat a level you collect the time you saved. Use that time to unlock new levels in the hub world, like stars from Mario 64
#gamedev #indiegames
November 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
#pitchyagame
L8R SK8R is a retro inspired 3D platformer, with a 90s aesthetic, that is designed to push you to play it like a speedrunner
Every time you beat a level you collect the time you saved. Use that time to unlock new levels in the hub world, like stars from Mario 64
#gamedev #indiegames
L8R SK8R is a retro inspired 3D platformer, with a 90s aesthetic, that is designed to push you to play it like a speedrunner
Every time you beat a level you collect the time you saved. Use that time to unlock new levels in the hub world, like stars from Mario 64
#gamedev #indiegames
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⏰Final Countdown: we've got 48 Hours To Go, and we're over 500% funded!!
So much love to everybody who's supported our little game <3 If you wanna grab a copy of @junobanuno.bsky.social's and my game about very strange birds, check us out on #kickstarter!
kck.st/3KntKqw
#48hrs #boardgames
So much love to everybody who's supported our little game <3 If you wanna grab a copy of @junobanuno.bsky.social's and my game about very strange birds, check us out on #kickstarter!
kck.st/3KntKqw
#48hrs #boardgames
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
⏰Final Countdown: we've got 48 Hours To Go, and we're over 500% funded!!
So much love to everybody who's supported our little game <3 If you wanna grab a copy of @junobanuno.bsky.social's and my game about very strange birds, check us out on #kickstarter!
kck.st/3KntKqw
#48hrs #boardgames
So much love to everybody who's supported our little game <3 If you wanna grab a copy of @junobanuno.bsky.social's and my game about very strange birds, check us out on #kickstarter!
kck.st/3KntKqw
#48hrs #boardgames
Hmmmmmmmmm
Been thinking about adding skins to L8R SK8R?
This felt like the obvious choice to test with
Been thinking about adding skins to L8R SK8R?
This felt like the obvious choice to test with
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Hmmmmmmmmm
Been thinking about adding skins to L8R SK8R?
This felt like the obvious choice to test with
Been thinking about adding skins to L8R SK8R?
This felt like the obvious choice to test with
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I'm really looking forward to working with the lovely folks from Hidden Trap
We are super happy to announce that we are working with @hiddentrap.com as a publisher for Blueberry! 💜🤩
Looking forward to a great partnership and making Blueberry the best possible version of itself.
Looking forward to a great partnership and making Blueberry the best possible version of itself.
October 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I'm really looking forward to working with the lovely folks from Hidden Trap
Reposted by Alex Driml
"Adorable Hand-Drawn"?!?! Could that be Key Fairy??? The world's only Key-type game!
I guess you'll just have to find out.... store.steampowered.com/app/2878580/...
I guess you'll just have to find out.... store.steampowered.com/app/2878580/...
Next Fest is back! Until Oct. 20, check out thousands of demos for genres of all types - from adorable hand-drawn survival games to spooky mist-filled horror titles. There's something for everyone!
store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
Next Fest October 2025 - LIVE NOW
Steam Next Fest is a week-long celebration featuring hundreds of FREE playable demos as well as developer livestreams and chats. Players try out upcoming games on Steam pre-release, developers gather ...
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October 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
"Adorable Hand-Drawn"?!?! Could that be Key Fairy??? The world's only Key-type game!
I guess you'll just have to find out.... store.steampowered.com/app/2878580/...
I guess you'll just have to find out.... store.steampowered.com/app/2878580/...
Reposted by Alex Driml
Can't wait to be Parallel - with my mattress! @busalonium.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Can't wait to be Parallel - with my mattress! @busalonium.bsky.social
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If you somehow have the energy to be doing PAX today, please say hi to our wonderful friends @busalonium.bsky.social, @abandonedsheep.com, & @bendroste.bsky.social if you see them at their booths, and maybe check out their games — I hear they sound pretty good
October 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If you somehow have the energy to be doing PAX today, please say hi to our wonderful friends @busalonium.bsky.social, @abandonedsheep.com, & @bendroste.bsky.social if you see them at their booths, and maybe check out their games — I hear they sound pretty good
The army is at the gate😱
October 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The army is at the gate😱
I love going to Melbourne for the MIGW (Melbourne internttional games week) and getting a few extra days of wearing winter clothes
It's a nice break from the Brisbane heat
Looking forward to PAX and GCAP!
It's a nice break from the Brisbane heat
Looking forward to PAX and GCAP!
October 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I love going to Melbourne for the MIGW (Melbourne internttional games week) and getting a few extra days of wearing winter clothes
It's a nice break from the Brisbane heat
Looking forward to PAX and GCAP!
It's a nice break from the Brisbane heat
Looking forward to PAX and GCAP!
Decided to update my capsule and would love any feedback
Do you think the blue background is an improvement?
Or do they both stink and I should just hire a capsule artist? 😅
Do you think the blue background is an improvement?
Or do they both stink and I should just hire a capsule artist? 😅
October 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Decided to update my capsule and would love any feedback
Do you think the blue background is an improvement?
Or do they both stink and I should just hire a capsule artist? 😅
Do you think the blue background is an improvement?
Or do they both stink and I should just hire a capsule artist? 😅
I updated my level transition effect
Now with 100% more 90's vibes
Now with 100% more 90's vibes
October 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I updated my level transition effect
Now with 100% more 90's vibes
Now with 100% more 90's vibes
L8R SK8R temporary tattoos came today!
September 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
L8R SK8R temporary tattoos came today!
I've decided to stick to just selling temporary tattoos at PAX (maybe some fridge magnets too?)
What do people think of these designs? Which ones are the best? The worst? Would appreciate any thoughts ☺️
What do people think of these designs? Which ones are the best? The worst? Would appreciate any thoughts ☺️
September 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I've decided to stick to just selling temporary tattoos at PAX (maybe some fridge magnets too?)
What do people think of these designs? Which ones are the best? The worst? Would appreciate any thoughts ☺️
What do people think of these designs? Which ones are the best? The worst? Would appreciate any thoughts ☺️
Was getting ready to go buy some groceries. Didn't realise what I'd done until I saw myself in the mirror. I'm going to have to change...
September 8, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Was getting ready to go buy some groceries. Didn't realise what I'd done until I saw myself in the mirror. I'm going to have to change...
Are there any indie devs here who have sold merch at PAX?
What kind of merch did you find sold well? How much did you sell?
Or just in general, what was your experience selling merch?
Would really appreciate any thoughts on the matter, as I'm kind of lost deciding what to sell, what prices, etc
What kind of merch did you find sold well? How much did you sell?
Or just in general, what was your experience selling merch?
Would really appreciate any thoughts on the matter, as I'm kind of lost deciding what to sell, what prices, etc
September 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Are there any indie devs here who have sold merch at PAX?
What kind of merch did you find sold well? How much did you sell?
Or just in general, what was your experience selling merch?
Would really appreciate any thoughts on the matter, as I'm kind of lost deciding what to sell, what prices, etc
What kind of merch did you find sold well? How much did you sell?
Or just in general, what was your experience selling merch?
Would really appreciate any thoughts on the matter, as I'm kind of lost deciding what to sell, what prices, etc
Planning on selling some pins at PAX, but I'm not sure what kind of design would be good
Anyone have any thoughts on these three?
I can probably only do one, although I think I'll also do a temporary tattoo (Maybe the graphics sucked one?)
Also, might just get rid of the logo on the third one
Anyone have any thoughts on these three?
I can probably only do one, although I think I'll also do a temporary tattoo (Maybe the graphics sucked one?)
Also, might just get rid of the logo on the third one
August 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Planning on selling some pins at PAX, but I'm not sure what kind of design would be good
Anyone have any thoughts on these three?
I can probably only do one, although I think I'll also do a temporary tattoo (Maybe the graphics sucked one?)
Also, might just get rid of the logo on the third one
Anyone have any thoughts on these three?
I can probably only do one, although I think I'll also do a temporary tattoo (Maybe the graphics sucked one?)
Also, might just get rid of the logo on the third one
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James Cameron's stance that VFX *artists* cost too much and have to learn to be cheaper (with ai somehow???) to save their jobs??? is ai booster nonsense and shows just how dangerous getting into bed with these scam companies can be
he's shitting on his own artform and legacy to pump a bubble
he's shitting on his own artform and legacy to pump a bubble
August 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
James Cameron's stance that VFX *artists* cost too much and have to learn to be cheaper (with ai somehow???) to save their jobs??? is ai booster nonsense and shows just how dangerous getting into bed with these scam companies can be
he's shitting on his own artform and legacy to pump a bubble
he's shitting on his own artform and legacy to pump a bubble
It is low key a bit of a dick move to announce your game at the last minute if you're making the kind of game that other indies are going to have to plan their releases around 🤷
Glad L8R SK8R is still a few months off at least
www.polygon.com/demonschool-...
Glad L8R SK8R is still a few months off at least
www.polygon.com/demonschool-...
Demonschool delayed to get out of Hollow Knight: Silksong's way
Yet another indie game is shuffling its release plans after Hollow Knight: Silksong's surprise release date announcement.
www.polygon.com
August 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
It is low key a bit of a dick move to announce your game at the last minute if you're making the kind of game that other indies are going to have to plan their releases around 🤷
Glad L8R SK8R is still a few months off at least
www.polygon.com/demonschool-...
Glad L8R SK8R is still a few months off at least
www.polygon.com/demonschool-...
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Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3834910/...
Dungeon Pizza on Steam
A cooking game with a fantasy twist! Knead the dough, spread the sauce, and prepare… the rat chunks?! Open your own pizzeria deep inside a dungeon, serving weary adventurers who come to rest and refue...
store.steampowered.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3834910/...
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Concatulations to the wonderful team at In Shambles Studio and @cultgames.bsky.social on the launch of Catto's Post Office! 😻
We'll have a full review up soon for this adorable bite-sized locally-made #indiegame. In the meantime, here's our 100% MEOW playthrough: youtu.be/w2nMB-891rM
We'll have a full review up soon for this adorable bite-sized locally-made #indiegame. In the meantime, here's our 100% MEOW playthrough: youtu.be/w2nMB-891rM
Catto's Post Office | Adorable Cozy Kitty Indie (100% MEOW Playthrough)
YouTube video by Qualbert Gaming
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August 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Concatulations to the wonderful team at In Shambles Studio and @cultgames.bsky.social on the launch of Catto's Post Office! 😻
We'll have a full review up soon for this adorable bite-sized locally-made #indiegame. In the meantime, here's our 100% MEOW playthrough: youtu.be/w2nMB-891rM
We'll have a full review up soon for this adorable bite-sized locally-made #indiegame. In the meantime, here's our 100% MEOW playthrough: youtu.be/w2nMB-891rM