CringerTheGames
@cringerthegames.bsky.social
I have seen 488.250 games on http://itch.io out of 1.294.515 (37.71%)
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Who am I? Short summary.
I’m like a games journalist, but honest. I review indie games and promote new, interesting ideas in games.
I’m currently doing a challenge to review all 1.285.600 games on itch_io (counter in my bio).
Games = Art. I want to show and prove it.
Nice to meet you.
I’m like a games journalist, but honest. I review indie games and promote new, interesting ideas in games.
I’m currently doing a challenge to review all 1.285.600 games on itch_io (counter in my bio).
Games = Art. I want to show and prove it.
Nice to meet you.
The Walking Dead = Visual Novel
This game is a visual novel because of:
- Choice-based gameplay
- Branching plot depending on your choices
- Emphasis on developing relationships with characters
But also it has:
- Video instead of images
- Quick-time events
- Time-limited decision-making
#gamedev
This game is a visual novel because of:
- Choice-based gameplay
- Branching plot depending on your choices
- Emphasis on developing relationships with characters
But also it has:
- Video instead of images
- Quick-time events
- Time-limited decision-making
#gamedev
December 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Walking Dead = Visual Novel
This game is a visual novel because of:
- Choice-based gameplay
- Branching plot depending on your choices
- Emphasis on developing relationships with characters
But also it has:
- Video instead of images
- Quick-time events
- Time-limited decision-making
#gamedev
This game is a visual novel because of:
- Choice-based gameplay
- Branching plot depending on your choices
- Emphasis on developing relationships with characters
But also it has:
- Video instead of images
- Quick-time events
- Time-limited decision-making
#gamedev
Thread: How to make a game trailer people watch on repeat?
Shot‑by‑shot breakdown of "Total War: Rome II - Wraith of Sparta" trailer
I will explore how to immerse the player in the events in just 1.5 minutes. Evoke genuine empathy for the participants, and interest in the action ahead.
#gamedev
Shot‑by‑shot breakdown of "Total War: Rome II - Wraith of Sparta" trailer
I will explore how to immerse the player in the events in just 1.5 minutes. Evoke genuine empathy for the participants, and interest in the action ahead.
#gamedev
December 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thread: How to make a game trailer people watch on repeat?
Shot‑by‑shot breakdown of "Total War: Rome II - Wraith of Sparta" trailer
I will explore how to immerse the player in the events in just 1.5 minutes. Evoke genuine empathy for the participants, and interest in the action ahead.
#gamedev
Shot‑by‑shot breakdown of "Total War: Rome II - Wraith of Sparta" trailer
I will explore how to immerse the player in the events in just 1.5 minutes. Evoke genuine empathy for the participants, and interest in the action ahead.
#gamedev
Reposted by CringerTheGames
More Screenshots + my end of Concepts for Unfair Dungeon made for this semester!
Worked on some general concepting and sprites for the game seen below
Worked on some general concepting and sprites for the game seen below
December 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
More Screenshots + my end of Concepts for Unfair Dungeon made for this semester!
Worked on some general concepting and sprites for the game seen below
Worked on some general concepting and sprites for the game seen below
Reposted by CringerTheGames
#100 UNDERTALE 2
I love everything about this game. The game design, the minigames, the length, the characters. It has so much content.
There are so many jokes and references, you can't even imagine.
Game of the Millennium!!!
Link: pep.itch.io/undertale-2
I love everything about this game. The game design, the minigames, the length, the characters. It has so much content.
There are so many jokes and references, you can't even imagine.
Game of the Millennium!!!
Link: pep.itch.io/undertale-2
December 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
#100 UNDERTALE 2
I love everything about this game. The game design, the minigames, the length, the characters. It has so much content.
There are so many jokes and references, you can't even imagine.
Game of the Millennium!!!
Link: pep.itch.io/undertale-2
I love everything about this game. The game design, the minigames, the length, the characters. It has so much content.
There are so many jokes and references, you can't even imagine.
Game of the Millennium!!!
Link: pep.itch.io/undertale-2
100 INDIE GAMES FROM ITCH_IO CHALLENGE
Thread: I'll review 100 games from itch_io and show the true spirit of #indiedev.
Inspired by: @ratfishing.bsky.social
LET'S GOOOO
#gamedev #indie #challenge100 #games
Thread: I'll review 100 games from itch_io and show the true spirit of #indiedev.
Inspired by: @ratfishing.bsky.social
LET'S GOOOO
#gamedev #indie #challenge100 #games
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
100 INDIE GAMES FROM ITCH_IO CHALLENGE
Thread: I'll review 100 games from itch_io and show the true spirit of #indiedev.
Inspired by: @ratfishing.bsky.social
LET'S GOOOO
#gamedev #indie #challenge100 #games
Thread: I'll review 100 games from itch_io and show the true spirit of #indiedev.
Inspired by: @ratfishing.bsky.social
LET'S GOOOO
#gamedev #indie #challenge100 #games
Reposted by CringerTheGames
#50) WITHIN A DEEP FOREST by NIFFLAS
In this game, you play as a ball. And a light ball. And a heavy ball. And a glass ball. And a yoga ball. And...
1/2
In this game, you play as a ball. And a light ball. And a heavy ball. And a glass ball. And a yoga ball. And...
1/2
December 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
#50) WITHIN A DEEP FOREST by NIFFLAS
In this game, you play as a ball. And a light ball. And a heavy ball. And a glass ball. And a yoga ball. And...
1/2
In this game, you play as a ball. And a light ball. And a heavy ball. And a glass ball. And a yoga ball. And...
1/2
HE DID THE 50 INDIE GAMES CHALLENGE!!!!
HE IS NOW ADDING ANOTHER GAMES TO 50 LIVE!!!!!
#CRAZETHETERMINATOR #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
HE IS NOW ADDING ANOTHER GAMES TO 50 LIVE!!!!!
#CRAZETHETERMINATOR #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
okie busy weekend sorry but it's time.
i was originally gonna group them up but then I decided I'd have more fun just randomizing the list. i'll try to number posts when i yap for multiple in a row.
ALRIGHT HERE WE GO FIFTY INDIE GAMES FROM CRAZE'S LIBRARY
i was originally gonna group them up but then I decided I'd have more fun just randomizing the list. i'll try to number posts when i yap for multiple in a row.
ALRIGHT HERE WE GO FIFTY INDIE GAMES FROM CRAZE'S LIBRARY
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 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
HE DID THE 50 INDIE GAMES CHALLENGE!!!!
HE IS NOW ADDING ANOTHER GAMES TO 50 LIVE!!!!!
#CRAZETHETERMINATOR #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
HE IS NOW ADDING ANOTHER GAMES TO 50 LIVE!!!!!
#CRAZETHETERMINATOR #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
HE REALLY REVIEWED 50 INDIE GAMES!!!!! (21 games in thread + other posts) LMAO
WHAT A BRAVE MAN!!!!!
#crazetheterminator #gamedev #indiedev #indie
WHAT A BRAVE MAN!!!!!
#crazetheterminator #gamedev #indiedev #indie
okie busy weekend sorry but it's time.
i was originally gonna group them up but then I decided I'd have more fun just randomizing the list. i'll try to number posts when i yap for multiple in a row.
ALRIGHT HERE WE GO FIFTY INDIE GAMES FROM CRAZE'S LIBRARY
i was originally gonna group them up but then I decided I'd have more fun just randomizing the list. i'll try to number posts when i yap for multiple in a row.
ALRIGHT HERE WE GO FIFTY INDIE GAMES FROM CRAZE'S LIBRARY
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 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
HE REALLY REVIEWED 50 INDIE GAMES!!!!! (21 games in thread + other posts) LMAO
WHAT A BRAVE MAN!!!!!
#crazetheterminator #gamedev #indiedev #indie
WHAT A BRAVE MAN!!!!!
#crazetheterminator #gamedev #indiedev #indie
Itch.io Christmas Legend - "Where is my 20xx?"
Games where Santa hunts for the New Year (2009–2022).
Dark, clever puzzles with a pleasantly atmosphere that became important within the #itchio community.
I recommend them if you're lacking New Year's spirit.
So. Where is 2025?
#indiedev #indie
Games where Santa hunts for the New Year (2009–2022).
Dark, clever puzzles with a pleasantly atmosphere that became important within the #itchio community.
I recommend them if you're lacking New Year's spirit.
So. Where is 2025?
#indiedev #indie
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Thread: Dominating #gamedesign
A brutal game that evokes a storm of emotions and great stories. Domina.
I'll show how Domina convincingly sells you violence:
- Slave Owner
- BloodSport
- Skill-Dependent Casino
- Brilliant Leveling
- Deep Attachment
- Replayability
#gamedev #indiedev #games
A brutal game that evokes a storm of emotions and great stories. Domina.
I'll show how Domina convincingly sells you violence:
- Slave Owner
- BloodSport
- Skill-Dependent Casino
- Brilliant Leveling
- Deep Attachment
- Replayability
#gamedev #indiedev #games
December 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Thread: Dominating #gamedesign
A brutal game that evokes a storm of emotions and great stories. Domina.
I'll show how Domina convincingly sells you violence:
- Slave Owner
- BloodSport
- Skill-Dependent Casino
- Brilliant Leveling
- Deep Attachment
- Replayability
#gamedev #indiedev #games
A brutal game that evokes a storm of emotions and great stories. Domina.
I'll show how Domina convincingly sells you violence:
- Slave Owner
- BloodSport
- Skill-Dependent Casino
- Brilliant Leveling
- Deep Attachment
- Replayability
#gamedev #indiedev #games
Reposted by CringerTheGames
Simple kindness without social fervor makes it clear who is just curious to know who you are and who wants to stay with you in the long-term
December 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Simple kindness without social fervor makes it clear who is just curious to know who you are and who wants to stay with you in the long-term
Reposted by CringerTheGames
50 INDIE GAMES CHALLENGE (Honorable Mentions)
These are gonna be three games that I either haven't played or haven't played enough to actually recommend you d/l or spend money on... but that I wanted to shout out anyway.
These are gonna be three games that I either haven't played or haven't played enough to actually recommend you d/l or spend money on... but that I wanted to shout out anyway.
December 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
50 INDIE GAMES CHALLENGE (Honorable Mentions)
These are gonna be three games that I either haven't played or haven't played enough to actually recommend you d/l or spend money on... but that I wanted to shout out anyway.
These are gonna be three games that I either haven't played or haven't played enough to actually recommend you d/l or spend money on... but that I wanted to shout out anyway.
SOUTH PARK > Expedition 33
A thread in which I'll scientifically prove why "South Park:The Stick of Truth" is 6.7x better than Expedition 33 in:
- Combat
- Audio
- Story
- Visuals
- Leveling branches
- Character charisma
(Everything said below is just a joke from crazy author)
A thread in which I'll scientifically prove why "South Park:The Stick of Truth" is 6.7x better than Expedition 33 in:
- Combat
- Audio
- Story
- Visuals
- Leveling branches
- Character charisma
(Everything said below is just a joke from crazy author)
December 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
SOUTH PARK > Expedition 33
A thread in which I'll scientifically prove why "South Park:The Stick of Truth" is 6.7x better than Expedition 33 in:
- Combat
- Audio
- Story
- Visuals
- Leveling branches
- Character charisma
(Everything said below is just a joke from crazy author)
A thread in which I'll scientifically prove why "South Park:The Stick of Truth" is 6.7x better than Expedition 33 in:
- Combat
- Audio
- Story
- Visuals
- Leveling branches
- Character charisma
(Everything said below is just a joke from crazy author)
I don't understand Expedition 33.
A record number of awards should indicate exceptional quality.
But Expedition 33 is simply a good game, not legendary.
It loses to many other titles that haven't won such awards
I want to understand. Is Expedition 33 a legendary masterpiece and why?
#gameawards
A record number of awards should indicate exceptional quality.
But Expedition 33 is simply a good game, not legendary.
It loses to many other titles that haven't won such awards
I want to understand. Is Expedition 33 a legendary masterpiece and why?
#gameawards
December 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I don't understand Expedition 33.
A record number of awards should indicate exceptional quality.
But Expedition 33 is simply a good game, not legendary.
It loses to many other titles that haven't won such awards
I want to understand. Is Expedition 33 a legendary masterpiece and why?
#gameawards
A record number of awards should indicate exceptional quality.
But Expedition 33 is simply a good game, not legendary.
It loses to many other titles that haven't won such awards
I want to understand. Is Expedition 33 a legendary masterpiece and why?
#gameawards
Thread: #sounddesign that controls your feelings.
How Domina’s music transforms you into a true fan of the gladiator arena.
- Casino Hook
- Tension Loop
- Staged Aggression
- Social Sounds Immersion
- Combined impact on the player
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev
How Domina’s music transforms you into a true fan of the gladiator arena.
- Casino Hook
- Tension Loop
- Staged Aggression
- Social Sounds Immersion
- Combined impact on the player
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Thread: #sounddesign that controls your feelings.
How Domina’s music transforms you into a true fan of the gladiator arena.
- Casino Hook
- Tension Loop
- Staged Aggression
- Social Sounds Immersion
- Combined impact on the player
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev
How Domina’s music transforms you into a true fan of the gladiator arena.
- Casino Hook
- Tension Loop
- Staged Aggression
- Social Sounds Immersion
- Combined impact on the player
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev
Thread: How to #artdesign
Art design often decides whether a player gives your game a chance.
Using four games as examples, I'll show different approaches, note important details and suggest ideas you can apply to your game.
Can you guess these games from the images?
#gamedev #indiedev #game
Art design often decides whether a player gives your game a chance.
Using four games as examples, I'll show different approaches, note important details and suggest ideas you can apply to your game.
Can you guess these games from the images?
#gamedev #indiedev #game
December 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Thread: How to #artdesign
Art design often decides whether a player gives your game a chance.
Using four games as examples, I'll show different approaches, note important details and suggest ideas you can apply to your game.
Can you guess these games from the images?
#gamedev #indiedev #game
Art design often decides whether a player gives your game a chance.
Using four games as examples, I'll show different approaches, note important details and suggest ideas you can apply to your game.
Can you guess these games from the images?
#gamedev #indiedev #game
After reviewing over 200.000 games on itch_io, I learned how important a game's preview image is.
- Preview = Clicks
- Clicks = Downloads
- Downloads = Future Success
Simple test: Paste your game's image into the preview frame and ask random people which 3 games they'd choose.
#gamedev #indiedev
- Preview = Clicks
- Clicks = Downloads
- Downloads = Future Success
Simple test: Paste your game's image into the preview frame and ask random people which 3 games they'd choose.
#gamedev #indiedev
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I'm glad I'm not popular.
Because if I post something wrong, nobody will find out.
Because if I post something wrong, nobody will find out.
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I'm glad I'm not popular.
Because if I post something wrong, nobody will find out.
Because if I post something wrong, nobody will find out.
Found an early build of Battle Brothers from 2014!
Rating 4★ (1 review)
I was one of the first fans of this game.
Almost cried seeing that old UI and the familiar faces of the characters.
Thank you, OverhypeStudios. This game will always have my heart.
overhypestudios.itch.io/battle-broth...
Rating 4★ (1 review)
I was one of the first fans of this game.
Almost cried seeing that old UI and the familiar faces of the characters.
Thank you, OverhypeStudios. This game will always have my heart.
overhypestudios.itch.io/battle-broth...
December 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Found an early build of Battle Brothers from 2014!
Rating 4★ (1 review)
I was one of the first fans of this game.
Almost cried seeing that old UI and the familiar faces of the characters.
Thank you, OverhypeStudios. This game will always have my heart.
overhypestudios.itch.io/battle-broth...
Rating 4★ (1 review)
I was one of the first fans of this game.
Almost cried seeing that old UI and the familiar faces of the characters.
Thank you, OverhypeStudios. This game will always have my heart.
overhypestudios.itch.io/battle-broth...
Thread: How to #gamedesign
I'll explain how great games work:
- Goal + Story
- Obstacles
- Action Chain
- Gameplay and Indicators
- Challenge and Difficulty
- Character Progression
- Alternatives and Art
#indiedev #gamedev #devcommunity
I'll explain how great games work:
- Goal + Story
- Obstacles
- Action Chain
- Gameplay and Indicators
- Challenge and Difficulty
- Character Progression
- Alternatives and Art
#indiedev #gamedev #devcommunity
December 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Thread: How to #gamedesign
I'll explain how great games work:
- Goal + Story
- Obstacles
- Action Chain
- Gameplay and Indicators
- Challenge and Difficulty
- Character Progression
- Alternatives and Art
#indiedev #gamedev #devcommunity
I'll explain how great games work:
- Goal + Story
- Obstacles
- Action Chain
- Gameplay and Indicators
- Challenge and Difficulty
- Character Progression
- Alternatives and Art
#indiedev #gamedev #devcommunity
Nobody treats indie developers more warmly than gamers
Appreciate gamers advice,even if it seems unrealistic or hard to implement. Value their desire to help and get involved
People who say "Gamedevs are lazy" or "Gamers have aggressive, unreasonable demands" are toxic
Gamers+Gamedevs=❤️
#gamedev
Appreciate gamers advice,even if it seems unrealistic or hard to implement. Value their desire to help and get involved
People who say "Gamedevs are lazy" or "Gamers have aggressive, unreasonable demands" are toxic
Gamers+Gamedevs=❤️
#gamedev
December 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Nobody treats indie developers more warmly than gamers
Appreciate gamers advice,even if it seems unrealistic or hard to implement. Value their desire to help and get involved
People who say "Gamedevs are lazy" or "Gamers have aggressive, unreasonable demands" are toxic
Gamers+Gamedevs=❤️
#gamedev
Appreciate gamers advice,even if it seems unrealistic or hard to implement. Value their desire to help and get involved
People who say "Gamedevs are lazy" or "Gamers have aggressive, unreasonable demands" are toxic
Gamers+Gamedevs=❤️
#gamedev
This is an example of a very simple yet complex mechanic in games.
A good game-design decision.
A good game-design decision.
adding new skills to the skilltree and you can get ridiculously overpowered manual hits in
#gamedev #indiegamedev #godotengine
#gamedev #indiegamedev #godotengine
December 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This is an example of a very simple yet complex mechanic in games.
A good game-design decision.
A good game-design decision.
Stop. I noticed something strange about Bluesky:
- No premium full-screen paywall every 20 seconds?
- Customizable recommendation system?
- A lively, active community?
- No premium full-screen paywall every 20 seconds?
- Customizable recommendation system?
- A lively, active community?
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Stop. I noticed something strange about Bluesky:
- No premium full-screen paywall every 20 seconds?
- Customizable recommendation system?
- A lively, active community?
- No premium full-screen paywall every 20 seconds?
- Customizable recommendation system?
- A lively, active community?