Distant Melody
@distantmelody.bsky.social
Vocaloid rhythm game meets heartfelt visual novel! https://distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melody
Features music by the amazing nostraightanswer: https://www.youtube.com/nostraightanswer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9QhBzmaVhc
Features music by the amazing nostraightanswer: https://www.youtube.com/nostraightanswer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9QhBzmaVhc
This Saturday, game enjoyers across the U.S. and Canada -- including folks who worked on Distant Melody -- are doing a 24hr game-a-thon to raise money for local children's hospitals!
Even just a $5 donation goes a long way. Thank you for your kindness! 🎮🤩⚕️🏥
www.extra-life.org/participants...
Even just a $5 donation goes a long way. Thank you for your kindness! 🎮🤩⚕️🏥
www.extra-life.org/participants...
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This Saturday, game enjoyers across the U.S. and Canada -- including folks who worked on Distant Melody -- are doing a 24hr game-a-thon to raise money for local children's hospitals!
Even just a $5 donation goes a long way. Thank you for your kindness! 🎮🤩⚕️🏥
www.extra-life.org/participants...
Even just a $5 donation goes a long way. Thank you for your kindness! 🎮🤩⚕️🏥
www.extra-life.org/participants...
A pretty dope comic dub for the Magical Girl enjoyers out there. Give Korri Hero some love! 👀😍 youtu.be/z0vEsfgKqs4?...
August 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A pretty dope comic dub for the Magical Girl enjoyers out there. Give Korri Hero some love! 👀😍 youtu.be/z0vEsfgKqs4?...
Our 15-minute visual novel + rhythm game is now playable in-browser! Can you reconnect with your best friend or will adult life separate you forever? distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melody
Features music by @lupin.nostraightanswer.com! 🤩🎼🐺
#rhythmgame #visualnovel #Vocaloid #screenshotsaturday
Features music by @lupin.nostraightanswer.com! 🤩🎼🐺
#rhythmgame #visualnovel #Vocaloid #screenshotsaturday
August 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our 15-minute visual novel + rhythm game is now playable in-browser! Can you reconnect with your best friend or will adult life separate you forever? distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melody
Features music by @lupin.nostraightanswer.com! 🤩🎼🐺
#rhythmgame #visualnovel #Vocaloid #screenshotsaturday
Features music by @lupin.nostraightanswer.com! 🤩🎼🐺
#rhythmgame #visualnovel #Vocaloid #screenshotsaturday
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jc denton: tell me more about these "lifehacks".
deus ex npc: you can use a hairclip around long wires, like on headphones, to keep them from getting tangled.
jc: human ingenuity is powerful.
deus ex npc: use a pringles can to hold your pasta.
jc: powerful - and dangerous.
deus ex npc: you can use a hairclip around long wires, like on headphones, to keep them from getting tangled.
jc: human ingenuity is powerful.
deus ex npc: use a pringles can to hold your pasta.
jc: powerful - and dangerous.
August 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
jc denton: tell me more about these "lifehacks".
deus ex npc: you can use a hairclip around long wires, like on headphones, to keep them from getting tangled.
jc: human ingenuity is powerful.
deus ex npc: use a pringles can to hold your pasta.
jc: powerful - and dangerous.
deus ex npc: you can use a hairclip around long wires, like on headphones, to keep them from getting tangled.
jc: human ingenuity is powerful.
deus ex npc: use a pringles can to hold your pasta.
jc: powerful - and dangerous.
We played a decent bit of Celeste while researching our indie game, but we never got this good (or at least I didn't). XD
August 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We played a decent bit of Celeste while researching our indie game, but we never got this good (or at least I didn't). XD
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😌Looking for a relaxing game to turn your brain off and just play?
The Organized Capy God is out now on Steam :)
Just chill sorting 😎
#indiegames #cozygames
The Organized Capy God is out now on Steam :)
Just chill sorting 😎
#indiegames #cozygames
August 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
😌Looking for a relaxing game to turn your brain off and just play?
The Organized Capy God is out now on Steam :)
Just chill sorting 😎
#indiegames #cozygames
The Organized Capy God is out now on Steam :)
Just chill sorting 😎
#indiegames #cozygames
Distant Melody is our free Vocaloid rhythm game + visual novel where exploration is as important as hitting the beat. 🌌💫🎶
We haven’t seen a lot of people get the max score… yet! 👀 distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melody
#ScreenshotSaturday
We haven’t seen a lot of people get the max score… yet! 👀 distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melody
#ScreenshotSaturday
August 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Distant Melody is our free Vocaloid rhythm game + visual novel where exploration is as important as hitting the beat. 🌌💫🎶
We haven’t seen a lot of people get the max score… yet! 👀 distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melody
#ScreenshotSaturday
We haven’t seen a lot of people get the max score… yet! 👀 distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melody
#ScreenshotSaturday
We fixed an issue that prevented players from opening Distant Melody on Mac. 🙌
Thanks for bearing with us, and let us know if you have any other issues! 🙏
distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melo...
Thanks for bearing with us, and let us know if you have any other issues! 🙏
distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melo...
Fix for Mac Version Not Opening
We recently learned that the previous Mac version of Distant Melody was not opening on Apple computers. To fix this, we've replaced it with a new version that doesn't have this problem. Please note th...
distantmelody.itch.io
August 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We fixed an issue that prevented players from opening Distant Melody on Mac. 🙌
Thanks for bearing with us, and let us know if you have any other issues! 🙏
distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melo...
Thanks for bearing with us, and let us know if you have any other issues! 🙏
distantmelody.itch.io/distant-melo...
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I didn't just write a defense of rules light games. I rebut common criticisms of rules heavy games too! The only hot take here is TTRPGs are wonderful and variety is great! Come see why I think rules heavy games don't deserve the heat.
thoughtpunks.com/reb...
#TTRPG #Blog
thoughtpunks.com/reb...
#TTRPG #Blog
Rebuttals to Criticisms of Rules-Heavy TTRPGs
Also be sure to check out the contrasting defense of rules lite games!
Why Complexity Isn’t a Flaw
Defending Depth, Structure, and the Joy of Mastery
Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) offer a mix of creativity, strategy, and storytelling, but there’s often a rift between rules-light and rule
thoughtpunks.com
August 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I didn't just write a defense of rules light games. I rebut common criticisms of rules heavy games too! The only hot take here is TTRPGs are wonderful and variety is great! Come see why I think rules heavy games don't deserve the heat.
thoughtpunks.com/reb...
#TTRPG #Blog
thoughtpunks.com/reb...
#TTRPG #Blog
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The third and hopefully last screenshot of "Night At The Harbor". I say last because since the last screenshot even more progress has been made and I think it might be ready for release very soon! (maybe even next week!)
keep your eyes open!!!
#ScreenshotSaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gameboy
keep your eyes open!!!
#ScreenshotSaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gameboy
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The third and hopefully last screenshot of "Night At The Harbor". I say last because since the last screenshot even more progress has been made and I think it might be ready for release very soon! (maybe even next week!)
keep your eyes open!!!
#ScreenshotSaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gameboy
keep your eyes open!!!
#ScreenshotSaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gameboy
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Preshow now live!
This Saturday, Indiepocalypse Radio returns at 2pm ET with guests @maaruska.itch.io and @hexrae.bsky.social!
Tune in it at www.indiepocalypse.com/radio
Send questions to www.indiepocalypse.com/questions
Tune in it at www.indiepocalypse.com/radio
Send questions to www.indiepocalypse.com/questions
August 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Preshow now live!
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Hatsune Miku event announced for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival http://gonintendo.com/contents/51385-hatsune-miku-event-announced-for-taiko-no-tatsujin-rhythm-festival
Hatsune Miku event announced for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
Not a day too Hatsune
gonintendo.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Hatsune Miku event announced for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival http://gonintendo.com/contents/51385-hatsune-miku-event-announced-for-taiko-no-tatsujin-rhythm-festival
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📰 New Community Dev Newsletter is here 📰
The topic: Great news! Your studio is making their next game. But! It's a different genre?? 🤔 How do you transfer player interest btwn games with little overlap?
Plus community job posts, resources, and more.
Read now! ⬇️
thevtran.kit.com/posts/transf...
The topic: Great news! Your studio is making their next game. But! It's a different genre?? 🤔 How do you transfer player interest btwn games with little overlap?
Plus community job posts, resources, and more.
Read now! ⬇️
thevtran.kit.com/posts/transf...
Transferring interest between games ✨ Community Dev Newsletter #40
thevtran.kit.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
📰 New Community Dev Newsletter is here 📰
The topic: Great news! Your studio is making their next game. But! It's a different genre?? 🤔 How do you transfer player interest btwn games with little overlap?
Plus community job posts, resources, and more.
Read now! ⬇️
thevtran.kit.com/posts/transf...
The topic: Great news! Your studio is making their next game. But! It's a different genre?? 🤔 How do you transfer player interest btwn games with little overlap?
Plus community job posts, resources, and more.
Read now! ⬇️
thevtran.kit.com/posts/transf...
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Hello everyone, my friend is struggling to make ends meet and needs help paying rent after some unexpected expenses have caused trouble.
If you have any cash you can afford to spare, please send him whatever you can. Thank you. gofund.me/ace369bf
If you have any cash you can afford to spare, please send him whatever you can. Thank you. gofund.me/ace369bf
Donate to Urgent: First Rent Payment Needed, organized by Ezekiel Crowley
Hello.
For those of you who recognize me from previous funding help, I have … Ezekiel Crowley needs your support for Urgent: First Rent Payment Needed
gofund.me
July 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Hello everyone, my friend is struggling to make ends meet and needs help paying rent after some unexpected expenses have caused trouble.
If you have any cash you can afford to spare, please send him whatever you can. Thank you. gofund.me/ace369bf
If you have any cash you can afford to spare, please send him whatever you can. Thank you. gofund.me/ace369bf
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I Dream Of Mending (2025 Ver.)
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Wrapped up work on this revision today. Adjusted the mix, master, and so on. Re-recorded vocals, updated lyrics. New details in the arrangement... it feels really good, I think!
Compare to the original, here: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/i-drea...
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Wrapped up work on this revision today. Adjusted the mix, master, and so on. Re-recorded vocals, updated lyrics. New details in the arrangement... it feels really good, I think!
Compare to the original, here: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/i-drea...
May 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I Dream Of Mending (2025 Ver.)
==========
Wrapped up work on this revision today. Adjusted the mix, master, and so on. Re-recorded vocals, updated lyrics. New details in the arrangement... it feels really good, I think!
Compare to the original, here: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/i-drea...
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Wrapped up work on this revision today. Adjusted the mix, master, and so on. Re-recorded vocals, updated lyrics. New details in the arrangement... it feels really good, I think!
Compare to the original, here: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/i-drea...
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Latest VODs! More single-dragonning EGA DOS Double Dragon, more progress on Wasson Bluff art, and new locations in Portopia! Happy Crimson C'Thursday! youtu.be/L5xx5AwfeFQ
Art Stream -- Making The Crimson Diamond... LIVE! July 29, 2025
YouTube video by Julia Minamata
youtu.be
July 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Latest VODs! More single-dragonning EGA DOS Double Dragon, more progress on Wasson Bluff art, and new locations in Portopia! Happy Crimson C'Thursday! youtu.be/L5xx5AwfeFQ
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My team is hiring again!
We've got two jobs posted: EXPERT and SENIOR writer. In our org chart, Expert is a click above Senior and focused on craft. Senior owns big parts of the game and could eventually be promoted to a direction- or craft-focused role.
lnkd.in/gpYpu3QZ
lnkd.in/gppUzFmj
We've got two jobs posted: EXPERT and SENIOR writer. In our org chart, Expert is a click above Senior and focused on craft. Senior owns big parts of the game and could eventually be promoted to a direction- or craft-focused role.
lnkd.in/gpYpu3QZ
lnkd.in/gppUzFmj
July 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
My team is hiring again!
We've got two jobs posted: EXPERT and SENIOR writer. In our org chart, Expert is a click above Senior and focused on craft. Senior owns big parts of the game and could eventually be promoted to a direction- or craft-focused role.
lnkd.in/gpYpu3QZ
lnkd.in/gppUzFmj
We've got two jobs posted: EXPERT and SENIOR writer. In our org chart, Expert is a click above Senior and focused on craft. Senior owns big parts of the game and could eventually be promoted to a direction- or craft-focused role.
lnkd.in/gpYpu3QZ
lnkd.in/gppUzFmj
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Hey everyone, I'm looking for work
Award winning freelance video game composer, and I also do sound design.
If you or anyone you know is looking for contract music or audio, I can write in any style and like doing dynamically layered soundtracks.
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Award winning freelance video game composer, and I also do sound design.
If you or anyone you know is looking for contract music or audio, I can write in any style and like doing dynamically layered soundtracks.
#gamedev #indiegamedev
March 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Hey everyone, I'm looking for work
Award winning freelance video game composer, and I also do sound design.
If you or anyone you know is looking for contract music or audio, I can write in any style and like doing dynamically layered soundtracks.
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Award winning freelance video game composer, and I also do sound design.
If you or anyone you know is looking for contract music or audio, I can write in any style and like doing dynamically layered soundtracks.
#gamedev #indiegamedev
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Saffia’s Magically Miserable 9-5 is looking for a long term Co-Writer & Narrative Designer ✏️
Message @luunalii on discord for details! #gamedev #gamewriting #narrativedesign #indiegame
Message @luunalii on discord for details! #gamedev #gamewriting #narrativedesign #indiegame
July 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Saffia’s Magically Miserable 9-5 is looking for a long term Co-Writer & Narrative Designer ✏️
Message @luunalii on discord for details! #gamedev #gamewriting #narrativedesign #indiegame
Message @luunalii on discord for details! #gamedev #gamewriting #narrativedesign #indiegame
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It is not a proper Christmas game, without a Christmas market. (Work in Progress)
#Gamedev #dkgame #indiegame #cozygame #wholesome
If it looks cozy, wishlist it here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/...
#Gamedev #dkgame #indiegame #cozygame #wholesome
If it looks cozy, wishlist it here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/...
July 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It is not a proper Christmas game, without a Christmas market. (Work in Progress)
#Gamedev #dkgame #indiegame #cozygame #wholesome
If it looks cozy, wishlist it here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/...
#Gamedev #dkgame #indiegame #cozygame #wholesome
If it looks cozy, wishlist it here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/...
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July 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Almost finished with one of the most complex backgrounds so far. The main square of the town with the entrance to a cathedral and a bank. This one will have quite a few NPCS. Happy it's almost done! 😅
#indiegames #pointandclick #pixelart #adventuregame
#indiegames #pointandclick #pixelart #adventuregame
July 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Almost finished with one of the most complex backgrounds so far. The main square of the town with the entrance to a cathedral and a bank. This one will have quite a few NPCS. Happy it's almost done! 😅
#indiegames #pointandclick #pixelart #adventuregame
#indiegames #pointandclick #pixelart #adventuregame
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🤸🏾♂️ despelote is almost at 200 Steam reviews!
your indie dev reminder that Steam reviews REALLY help other players find the game 👍🏾
your indie dev reminder that Steam reviews REALLY help other players find the game 👍🏾
May 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🤸🏾♂️ despelote is almost at 200 Steam reviews!
your indie dev reminder that Steam reviews REALLY help other players find the game 👍🏾
your indie dev reminder that Steam reviews REALLY help other players find the game 👍🏾
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You can pet the dog in Despelote
May 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
You can pet the dog in Despelote