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Chariot Rider
@chariotrider.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈 I talk about games sometimes. I also make them. Roguelikes are pretty neat

YouTube
https://youtube.com/@chariot_rider?si=jPKxSki2iyEcrmJ8

Itch
https://chariot-rider.itch.io
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making another quake map for a mapping jam, it looks like a gothic cat tree in places
July 13, 2024 at 4:34 AM
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Finally released Dronelord Hyperviber my #7DFPS #IndieGame last night after 12 days work.

Fast paced first person hoverboard bullet heaven action controlled only with mouse movement and left/right click.

If the video is convincing it's available now on @itch.io hyphinett.itch.io/dronelord-hy...
December 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
So far, Angeline Era is shaping up to be one of my favorite games of the year. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop since I started it
🗺️A secret-filled adventure with thrilling action...⚔️
Angeline Era is 20% off for the Steam Winter Sale!!
The reviews don't lie - come explore, like never before!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
December 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Made a list of some of Christmassy/wintry gems on @itch.io that I enjoyed playing!
syls.blog/small-christ...
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Angeline Era is a love letter to one of my favorite games: "WALKING", for the console "OUTSIDE"!
AE's world mirrors the real world: Confounding, Mystifying...

AE's also a Site of Reversible Destiny-like.Visiting in the rain was huge for the action design:
melodicambient.substack.com/p/exploring-...
Exploring Japan's Site of Reversible Destiny: A Real-life 3D Game Level
Intro In 1995, the game industry had made plenty of headway into 3D game design.
melodicambient.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sure, I’ll do this. This thread will have an eclectic mix of strange games from all sorts of backgrounds, and if that sounds interesting to you, keep scrolling
New rule this year: If you post "Play more indie games" during the game awards, you are required to make a thread recommending 50 of them.
December 14, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Took some time to unpack a few thoughts on Expedition 33.

Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.

So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...

transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
The Attempt To Escape From Pain Creates More Pain
Lord forgive me, I'm blogging. I can't help it! Many years ago, I got some advice from a writer who I deeply respect, James Howell, and he told me that criticism needs to proceed confidently. Don't...
transgamerthoughts.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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I released a small game today! Antibody One
blendogames.itch.io/antibody-one

- you are a cell inside the human body
- $1
- about 10-20 minutes long
December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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you can use my released fonts, free or commercial, for video games!! i allow it. links are in alt text!!
December 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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submitted my Quake level "One Need Not Be A House" to Quake Brutalist Jam 3, one of 50+ maps!! the mod will maybe release in a few weeks, after QA and bug fixes
December 8, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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More coverage of our 10,000 Game Assets Pack, this time on Dexerto. We really do appreciate all the support everyone is giving this - basically it makes the last year of working on it full time worthwhile & spurs us on to create more assets!! www.dexerto.com/gaming/indie... #gamedev #indiedev
Indie studio releases 10k human-made game assets so devs “don’t turn to AI” - Dexerto
Indie creators got a boost as a new 10k human-made asset pack launched to help developers avoid relying on AI tools.
www.dexerto.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I really like the health couch. The couch is a symbol of reprice, of restoring one’s strength, and pairing it with the ludic health replenishment symbol is pretty neat
December 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
More screenshots from the "Another World" chapter of Pieces Like Us
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.

We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lots of cool new DOS games in this collection, including one made by me. I’m excited to check out more of these games throughout the month
THIRTY NINE ENTRIES. 😐

Go play 'em! Leave a lovely comment! Follow the devs! Get inspired!
Submissions to DOSember Game Jam
itch.io
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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SOUP ROOMS is a collaborative minimalist art-game featuring over 100 ROOMS created by cool and talented indie devs from around the world.

Admission is free of charge, and you can even make your own ROOMS and SOUP-like games to share with others!

We hope you enjoy your stay.

LINKS BELOW!

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November 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
None of my games cost any money to buy, but if you want to support my creative game dev efforts, you can support me on my itch page

chariot-rider.itch.io
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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🚨 Creator Day is LIVE! 🚨

For the next 24 hours we are waiving our platform fee! Creators will get the most they can from each transaction.

Support your favorite developers and check out over 15,000 projects participating in our Black Friday sale

itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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You probably haven't heard of Garbanzo Quest by @zachisagardner.bsky.social, but it's an incredible game with a lot to say. Today we dive deep into this classic and emerge with a newfound understanding of what it means to be an independent artist in the first place. www.youtube.com/watch?v=90rk...
A Video About Garbanzo Quest (by Zach Gardner)
YouTube video by MML's Commentaries
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I have had an existing patreon for the videos I make, but after a year where most of my creative output has been in the form of video games, I wonder if it might be time for me to think about how I handle patreon
November 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
NEW GAME

DUNGEON

A SHORT DUNGEON CRAWLER MADE IN FLICK

chariot-rider.itch.io/dungeon
Dungeon by Chariot Rider
A Flick Dungeon Crawler
chariot-rider.itch.io
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I’ve released my first MS-DOS game for the DOSember game jam

Red Planet Twilight is a short piece of interactive fiction about fragility and beauty

I’ve also included a html release of the game for people who don’t have DOS-box

chariot-rider.itch.io/red-planet-t...
Red Planet Twilight by Chariot Rider
From the red planet, witness humanity's twilight
chariot-rider.itch.io
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM