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DADZINGO
@dadzingo.bsky.social
Indie game dev and creator of Contra Spem Spero the text-based horror adventure.
ㅤAvailable now on Steam! ✦ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3294020/Contra_Spem_Spero/
ㅤDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/aDYgYq2YN9
ㅤYoutube: DADZINGO
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CONTRA SPEM SPERO — OUT NOW!

My first game is finally out after 2.5 years of development.
To everyone who wishlisted, shared, or rooted for it — thank you!
I hope you enjoy the journey!

Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #games
And so, this year comes to an end.
Thank you once more to everyone who supported the release of my first game!

Here’s to new ideas and worlds waiting just ahead for us all to explore - perhaps an infinite number of them..

Have fun, make it count.

Until we meet again! ☃️

#indiegames #indiehorror
December 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Time for the last concept art!
Lizard appeared late in the game, yet he’s really grown on me over time, even as a minor NPC. Hopefully, I’ll have a chance to offer deeper character development for them all in future projects🦎

#characterdesign #indiehorror #interactivefiction #conceptart #horrorgame
December 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
❄️ Steam Winter Sale is live! ❄️

Contra Spem Spero is now available at 25% off until the event ends.
Happy holidays to those who celebrate!

Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb

#wintersale #steamsale #steamwintersale
#indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction
December 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I even made one for MC - all that for him to appear in a single photo in a single ending, yeah 😪
Still, I was too greedy to reveal his face even in the concept art. Maybe one day..

Don't let LD see anything 👹

#characterdesign #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #conceptart
December 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🔮 Contra Spem Spero is discounted right now for the #ChooseWiselyFestival ! 🔮

Don’t miss it, and explore all the other amazing narrative games before the event ends! ✍🏻

✦ Store page: bit.ly/4hQDyFb
✦ Festival: ephua.uk/CWF25

#indiegames #indiehorror #textbased #interactivefiction #visualnovel
December 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has opened for CSS!

To vote, simply tick the checkbox at the top of the announcement on Steam (it only takes a few seconds!):
store.steampowered.com/news/app/329...

Thank you so much for your support!

#steamawards #indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction
November 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Perhaps the most mysterious inhabitant of the forest of them all.
Why is he hidden in such a secluded place? What knowledge lies behind the constellation of his unblinking eyes? If only he could tell us..

#characterdesign #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #conceptart
October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Since it’s the spooky season, I thought I’d start sharing the remaining concept art for some of the most exclusive characters from our cozy little forest.
If you haven’t met them yet.. what are you waiting for?🎃

#characterdesign #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #conceptart
October 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🍂 Steam Autumn Sale is live!
Grab Contra Spem Spero at 20% off until the sale ends — don’t miss it!

🎮 Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb

#autumnsale #steamsale #steamautumnsale
#indiegames #indiehorror #interactivefiction
September 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
There are never too many festivals.
Join the fun at #TheHungryGhostFestival, featuring Contra Spem Spero and many other wonderful titles.

Live now! ✧ store.steampowered.com/curator/4502...

#indiegames #indiehorror #gamedev #gamefestival #textbased #interactivefiction #visualnovel #games
September 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
CONTRA SPEM SPERO — OUT NOW!

My first game is finally out after 2.5 years of development.
To everyone who wishlisted, shared, or rooted for it — thank you!
I hope you enjoy the journey!

Store page ✦ bit.ly/4hQDyFb

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #games
August 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
While we count down the final week until the full release of CSS, I’m thrilled to announce that it's been accepted into another amazing digital showcase - the Debut Festival, designed to support the first-ever titles of indie devs!

Check it out!👻 bit.ly/3J5ILwz

#indiegames #indiehorror #gamedev
August 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Contra Spem Spero releases August 14!

Who will help you escape the forest? Or better yet — is escape even possible? It won’t be long before the answer becomes clear.

Stay tuned for more on the road to release!

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #gamedev #games
August 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
At the beginning of next month the wait will finally end!

✦The launch date for Contra Spem Spero will be announced August 1st.
✧Consider wishlisting it if you haven’t already - it helps more than you might think!

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #gamedev #games
July 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Reposted by DADZINGO
It's my birthday today so I thought I'd make a recap of all the #gamedev I did since last year. Also I heard I get to wish for reposts today?😶‍🌫️
Backing track is new music I made for the game.

#solodev #horrorgame #indiedev
July 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Not the best time to be a perfectionist, must say. But I'm glad this stage is over 😅

#indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiedev #visualnovel #games #interactivefiction #gamedev
July 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A glimpse into the design process behind one of my achievement icons. One of the toughest to get right, honestly!
Getting all of them ready for the full release - which, I hope you remember, is very soon 👀✨

#visualnovel #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiedev #games #indiegamedev #gamedev
July 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Reposted by DADZINGO
Reposts appreciated!
I made a starter pack for indie horror devs who are cool people (no racism, no sexism, and no hate against the LGBTQIA+ community)
Also no AI and no porn.
If you want to join, please tell me about the cool horror game you're working on😊
#gamedev #horrorgame

go.bsky.app/3bvzpEK
July 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I still wonder why it's him who gets all the attention 🤨

#visualnovel #indiegames #indiehorror #horrorgame #indiedev #games #indiegamedev
July 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Full release is just around the corner!
In the meantime, check out CSS featured in another amazing celebration of indie games - Indie Assemble 🎮
ㅤ❗️Live now❗️: bit.ly/IndieAssemble

#indieassemble #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #textbased
Hosted by Excaliber: excaliber.it/en/
May 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I couldn't resist. He's innocent, just gets a bit silly at times 👹

#indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #digitalart
April 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We don't talk enough about story-rich games. Actually, we don't talk enough in general. I don't mind. I have these poor unfortunate souls to turn to for that. You should go speak with them too 👻

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #indieverse #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #textbased #demo
March 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On popular demand, I improved the readability of the in-game text even more. Now, the old paragraphs appear fainter than the new ones on the current page.

Don't forget to check out the demo during the ongoing #SteamNextFest!

#gamedev #indiegames #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #demo
February 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The last character concept art before the full release. Three other monstrosities are gonna have to wait just a bit 👻

#games #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #indiehorror #visualnovel #horrorgame #horror #textbased #interactivefiction #art #illustration #digitalart #conceptart #characterdesign
February 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Big news! Contra Spem Spero is part of #TheStorytellersFestival this year, celebrating the art of storytelling alongside other wonderful games.
Check out the demo - the Festival starts today!

Thank you for hosting it, @twoandahalfstudios.com 🌟

#indiegames #visualnovel #horrorgame #games #demo
February 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM