Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
@draknek.bsky.social
Personal website: https://alan.draknek.org/
Head Draknek at Draknek & Friends, making thinky puzzle games. He/him.
https://www.draknek.org/
Our latest game: Spooky Express https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352310/Spooky_Express/
Head Draknek at Draknek & Friends, making thinky puzzle games. He/him.
https://www.draknek.org/
Our latest game: Spooky Express https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352310/Spooky_Express/
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Draknek & Friends
Lovingly Crafted Puzzle Games Since 2013
www.draknek.org
Welcome to everyone joining Bluesky!
I'm Alan and I run Draknek & Friends, where we make and publish lovingly crafted puzzle games.
www.draknek.org
I'm Alan and I run Draknek & Friends, where we make and publish lovingly crafted puzzle games.
www.draknek.org
Roses are red,
Puzzles are hard.
We know that you love us,
So we made you a card.
Happy Valentines from Draknek & Friends!
Puzzles are hard.
We know that you love us,
So we made you a card.
Happy Valentines from Draknek & Friends!
February 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Roses are red,
Puzzles are hard.
We know that you love us,
So we made you a card.
Happy Valentines from Draknek & Friends!
Puzzles are hard.
We know that you love us,
So we made you a card.
Happy Valentines from Draknek & Friends!
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Our first development snapshot for #GodotEngine 4.7 has arrived!
Virtual joysticks, drawable textures, Windows HDR support, Vulkan raytracing groundwork, and more are ripe for testing:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Virtual joysticks, drawable textures, Windows HDR support, Vulkan raytracing groundwork, and more are ripe for testing:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Dev snapshot: Godot 4.7 dev 1 – Godot Engine
All the colors of the rainbow (and more?)
godotengine.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Our first development snapshot for #GodotEngine 4.7 has arrived!
Virtual joysticks, drawable textures, Windows HDR support, Vulkan raytracing groundwork, and more are ripe for testing:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Virtual joysticks, drawable textures, Windows HDR support, Vulkan raytracing groundwork, and more are ripe for testing:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
We're helping to raise funds for the Immigrant Law Centre in Minnesota with the No ICE in Minnesota bundle on Itch.io.
Get 1439 items for $10, including A Good Snowman is Hard to Build, all for an excellent cause.
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
Get 1439 items for $10, including A Good Snowman is Hard to Build, all for an excellent cause.
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We're helping to raise funds for the Immigrant Law Centre in Minnesota with the No ICE in Minnesota bundle on Itch.io.
Get 1439 items for $10, including A Good Snowman is Hard to Build, all for an excellent cause.
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
Get 1439 items for $10, including A Good Snowman is Hard to Build, all for an excellent cause.
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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👾 ANNOUNCING 868-BACK!
Dismantle capitalism one server at a time in this computer-hacking strategy roguelike game by Michael Brough!
Play the free demo in Steam Next Fest on Feb. 23rd!
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/...
Dismantle capitalism one server at a time in this computer-hacking strategy roguelike game by Michael Brough!
Play the free demo in Steam Next Fest on Feb. 23rd!
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/...
February 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
👾 ANNOUNCING 868-BACK!
Dismantle capitalism one server at a time in this computer-hacking strategy roguelike game by Michael Brough!
Play the free demo in Steam Next Fest on Feb. 23rd!
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/...
Dismantle capitalism one server at a time in this computer-hacking strategy roguelike game by Michael Brough!
Play the free demo in Steam Next Fest on Feb. 23rd!
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/...
The latest episode of the Draknek & Friends Official Podcast featuring @elirainsberry.com is out. Topics include how they got into the industry, the development of A Monster's Expedition, and how designing music for puzzle games is different from other games.
draknek.org/podcast
draknek.org/podcast
Draknek & Friends Official Podcast
Join Alan and Syrenne from Draknek & Friends as they talk to developers of some of their favorite puzzle games, shedding light onto how games get made and th...
draknek.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The latest episode of the Draknek & Friends Official Podcast featuring @elirainsberry.com is out. Topics include how they got into the industry, the development of A Monster's Expedition, and how designing music for puzzle games is different from other games.
draknek.org/podcast
draknek.org/podcast
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Birdigo is coming to your phone Feb 18! @johnaugust.bsky.social and i took a lot of care in making it all feel right on a touchscreen.
Pre-save today! (its free to try with a one-time IAP to unlock the full game): apps.apple.com/us/app/birdi...
Pre-save today! (its free to try with a one-time IAP to unlock the full game): apps.apple.com/us/app/birdi...
HELLO! we're super excited to share our first news of 2026:
Birdigo is coming to iOS and Android on Wed Feb 18th!
Pre-save now at apps.apple.com/app/id675663...
👇 click to expand, video/game is in portrait mode
Birdigo is coming to iOS and Android on Wed Feb 18th!
Pre-save now at apps.apple.com/app/id675663...
👇 click to expand, video/game is in portrait mode
February 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Birdigo is coming to your phone Feb 18! @johnaugust.bsky.social and i took a lot of care in making it all feel right on a touchscreen.
Pre-save today! (its free to try with a one-time IAP to unlock the full game): apps.apple.com/us/app/birdi...
Pre-save today! (its free to try with a one-time IAP to unlock the full game): apps.apple.com/us/app/birdi...
The Draknek PlayStation sale starts tomorrow!
Patrick's Parabox, A Monster's Expedition and Bonfire Peaks are available at a discount all the way until February 25th, as is the Puzzle Bundle which nets you all 3, plus DLC!
www.draknek.org/playstation
Patrick's Parabox, A Monster's Expedition and Bonfire Peaks are available at a discount all the way until February 25th, as is the Puzzle Bundle which nets you all 3, plus DLC!
www.draknek.org/playstation
Draknek & Friends - PlayStation games
Lovingly crafted puzzle games for PlayStation 4 & 5
www.draknek.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Draknek PlayStation sale starts tomorrow!
Patrick's Parabox, A Monster's Expedition and Bonfire Peaks are available at a discount all the way until February 25th, as is the Puzzle Bundle which nets you all 3, plus DLC!
www.draknek.org/playstation
Patrick's Parabox, A Monster's Expedition and Bonfire Peaks are available at a discount all the way until February 25th, as is the Puzzle Bundle which nets you all 3, plus DLC!
www.draknek.org/playstation
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The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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After 9+ years at ustwo games I have unfortunately been made redundant.
If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨
fensartden.com
fensartden@gmail.com
If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨
fensartden.com
fensartden@gmail.com
Fen Beatty
fensartden.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
After 9+ years at ustwo games I have unfortunately been made redundant.
If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨
fensartden.com
fensartden@gmail.com
If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨
fensartden.com
fensartden@gmail.com
Reposted by Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
Reposted by Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
Our published title Lab Rat, developed by Chump Squad (
@diregoldfish.bsky.social ), is nominated for TWO awards!
To celebrate we've put together some bundles with our pals @draknek.bsky.social and their nominated games LOK Digital & Spooky Express!
store.steampowered.com/bundlelist/1...
@diregoldfish.bsky.social ), is nominated for TWO awards!
To celebrate we've put together some bundles with our pals @draknek.bsky.social and their nominated games LOK Digital & Spooky Express!
store.steampowered.com/bundlelist/1...
Lab Rat's Bundle List
All of the bundles containing the game Lab Rat.
store.steampowered.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Our published title Lab Rat, developed by Chump Squad (
@diregoldfish.bsky.social ), is nominated for TWO awards!
To celebrate we've put together some bundles with our pals @draknek.bsky.social and their nominated games LOK Digital & Spooky Express!
store.steampowered.com/bundlelist/1...
@diregoldfish.bsky.social ), is nominated for TWO awards!
To celebrate we've put together some bundles with our pals @draknek.bsky.social and their nominated games LOK Digital & Spooky Express!
store.steampowered.com/bundlelist/1...
Congrats to all the winners (and nominees) of the Thinky Awards!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
Thanks for organising, @thinkygames.com!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
Thanks for organising, @thinkygames.com!
Announcing the winners of the 3rd annual Thinky Awards!
YouTube video by Thinky Games
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Congrats to all the winners (and nominees) of the Thinky Awards!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
Thanks for organising, @thinkygames.com!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
Thanks for organising, @thinkygames.com!
Don't forget to support your local Draknek and Friends games - Spooky Express, LOK Digital and Bonfire Peaks - in the 3rd annual Thinky Awards, happening tomorrow, February 4th at 6pm UTC!
thinkygames.com/news/join-us...
thinkygames.com/news/join-us...
February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Don't forget to support your local Draknek and Friends games - Spooky Express, LOK Digital and Bonfire Peaks - in the 3rd annual Thinky Awards, happening tomorrow, February 4th at 6pm UTC!
thinkygames.com/news/join-us...
thinkygames.com/news/join-us...
Reposted by Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
The people of Ukraine continue to endure ongoing Russian aggression.
From February 2 to 9, we’ll donate 100% of the proceeds from our games and DLC on all platforms to People In Need in support of humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
From February 2 to 9, we’ll donate 100% of the proceeds from our games and DLC on all platforms to People In Need in support of humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
February 2, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The people of Ukraine continue to endure ongoing Russian aggression.
From February 2 to 9, we’ll donate 100% of the proceeds from our games and DLC on all platforms to People In Need in support of humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
From February 2 to 9, we’ll donate 100% of the proceeds from our games and DLC on all platforms to People In Need in support of humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Reposted by Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
Plus, if you liked anything I had to say about my values and what makes good games journalism back then (www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-sunday-p...), this should be a website that lives by them. (And dies if we fail to live by them and readers decide not to support it!)
The Sunday Papers
The Sunday Papers is our weekly roundup of great writing about (mostly) videogames from across the web.
www.rockpapershotgun.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Plus, if you liked anything I had to say about my values and what makes good games journalism back then (www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-sunday-p...), this should be a website that lives by them. (And dies if we fail to live by them and readers decide not to support it!)
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I just finished playing Loophole and wow, what a game! Completely blown away.
I'm a little sad it was overlooked by the Thinky Awards process, but I'll definitely be singing its praises. Might be my personal GOTY 2025.
Well done, @levi-pinkert.bsky.social!
store.steampowered.com/app/3629400/...
I'm a little sad it was overlooked by the Thinky Awards process, but I'll definitely be singing its praises. Might be my personal GOTY 2025.
Well done, @levi-pinkert.bsky.social!
store.steampowered.com/app/3629400/...
Loophole on Steam
A time-bending puzzle game about working with - and against - your past selves. Subvert the rules of time travel, dodge paradoxes, and find a way to escape the loop.
store.steampowered.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:53 PM
I just finished playing Loophole and wow, what a game! Completely blown away.
I'm a little sad it was overlooked by the Thinky Awards process, but I'll definitely be singing its praises. Might be my personal GOTY 2025.
Well done, @levi-pinkert.bsky.social!
store.steampowered.com/app/3629400/...
I'm a little sad it was overlooked by the Thinky Awards process, but I'll definitely be singing its praises. Might be my personal GOTY 2025.
Well done, @levi-pinkert.bsky.social!
store.steampowered.com/app/3629400/...
Reposted by Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
We're excited to announce that the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase will be returning this summer!
📅 Thurs May 28th - Thurs June 4th
If you have a #puzzlegame you'd like to be considered, please submit it directly here:
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 PDT Mar 31
📅 Thurs May 28th - Thurs June 4th
If you have a #puzzlegame you'd like to be considered, please submit it directly here:
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 PDT Mar 31
Cerebral Puzzle Showcase
Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is a celebration of the most wonderful puzzle games available on Steam, organized by Draknek & Friends.
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
We're excited to announce that the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase will be returning this summer!
📅 Thurs May 28th - Thurs June 4th
If you have a #puzzlegame you'd like to be considered, please submit it directly here:
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 PDT Mar 31
📅 Thurs May 28th - Thurs June 4th
If you have a #puzzlegame you'd like to be considered, please submit it directly here:
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 PDT Mar 31
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I just finished Spooky Express from @draknek.bsky.social yesterday, and I loved the game! But not just because of the puzzles, I loved the cute comics and songs throughout the worlds! I also had fun making up lyrics for the music, so here’s a video with all those songs!
youtu.be/QBbqZqKxeQM?...
youtu.be/QBbqZqKxeQM?...
Why Spooky Express was one of my favorite puzzle games of 2025
YouTube video by Ambie Puzzles
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I just finished Spooky Express from @draknek.bsky.social yesterday, and I loved the game! But not just because of the puzzles, I loved the cute comics and songs throughout the worlds! I also had fun making up lyrics for the music, so here’s a video with all those songs!
youtu.be/QBbqZqKxeQM?...
youtu.be/QBbqZqKxeQM?...
The latest episode of the Draknek & Friends Podcast is out! In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Adam Saltsman, the co-founder of Finji and developer of CORGISPACE. Topics include the development of CORGISPACE, game design, despair about the industry, and PICO-8.
draknek.org/podcast
draknek.org/podcast
Draknek & Friends Official Podcast
Join Alan and Syrenne from Draknek & Friends as they talk to developers of some of their favorite puzzle games, shedding light onto how games get made and th...
draknek.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The latest episode of the Draknek & Friends Podcast is out! In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Adam Saltsman, the co-founder of Finji and developer of CORGISPACE. Topics include the development of CORGISPACE, game design, despair about the industry, and PICO-8.
draknek.org/podcast
draknek.org/podcast
Don't forget that our Steam sale continues until the end of the month, with up to 70% off our entire catalogue!
store.steampowered.com/publisher/dr...
store.steampowered.com/publisher/dr...
Steam Publisher: Draknek & Friends
Lovingly Crafted Puzzle Games Since 2013
store.steampowered.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Don't forget that our Steam sale continues until the end of the month, with up to 70% off our entire catalogue!
store.steampowered.com/publisher/dr...
store.steampowered.com/publisher/dr...
A reminder that both Spooky Express and LOK Digital are nominated in several categories at the 3rd annual Thinky Awards, with Bonfire Peaks: Lost Memories also getting a nom for best expansion.
Winners are selected at 6pm UTC on Wednesday 4 February. See you there! thinkygames.com/news/join-us...
Winners are selected at 6pm UTC on Wednesday 4 February. See you there! thinkygames.com/news/join-us...
Join us on February 4 for the 3rd annual Thinky Awards results! · Thinky Games
It’s that time of the year again! We’re ready to announce the winners of the latest Thinky Awards. Our 3rd edition of this amazing annual event celebrates the very best thinky games that were…
thinkygames.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:08 PM
A reminder that both Spooky Express and LOK Digital are nominated in several categories at the 3rd annual Thinky Awards, with Bonfire Peaks: Lost Memories also getting a nom for best expansion.
Winners are selected at 6pm UTC on Wednesday 4 February. See you there! thinkygames.com/news/join-us...
Winners are selected at 6pm UTC on Wednesday 4 February. See you there! thinkygames.com/news/join-us...
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Check out these upcoming games that were selected by the Draknek New Voices grant!
thinkygames.com/news/the-upc...
thinkygames.com/news/the-upc...
The upcoming games being funded by the Draknek New Voices grant in 2026 · Thinky Games
For the third time the Draknek New Voices grant program, lead by designer/publisher Alan Hazelden, is putting money behind some promising up-and-coming thinky games from underrepresented developers.
thinkygames.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Check out these upcoming games that were selected by the Draknek New Voices grant!
thinkygames.com/news/the-upc...
thinkygames.com/news/the-upc...
Reposted by Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
#Godot 4.6 is out, and all about your flow!
This release puts you and your workflow first with a new theme, flexible docks, and dozens of UX improvements. And Jolt Physics by default, revamped IK, better reflections, and more.
Less wrestling with UI. More making games.
godotengine.org/releases/4.6
This release puts you and your workflow first with a new theme, flexible docks, and dozens of UX improvements. And Jolt Physics by default, revamped IK, better reflections, and more.
Less wrestling with UI. More making games.
godotengine.org/releases/4.6
Godot 4.6 Release: It's all about your flow
With the stability gained over the past five releases, it's time for polish and quality of life improvements for everyday development.
godotengine.org
January 26, 2026 at 5:43 PM
#Godot 4.6 is out, and all about your flow!
This release puts you and your workflow first with a new theme, flexible docks, and dozens of UX improvements. And Jolt Physics by default, revamped IK, better reflections, and more.
Less wrestling with UI. More making games.
godotengine.org/releases/4.6
This release puts you and your workflow first with a new theme, flexible docks, and dozens of UX improvements. And Jolt Physics by default, revamped IK, better reflections, and more.
Less wrestling with UI. More making games.
godotengine.org/releases/4.6
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Guess who has two thumbs and finally full cleared Spooky Express!
😁
👍👍
Cc: @draknek.bsky.social
PS: it is a good game and everyone should go play it even if it’s not as seasonally appropriate as it was during launch time spooky.express
😁
👍👍
Cc: @draknek.bsky.social
PS: it is a good game and everyone should go play it even if it’s not as seasonally appropriate as it was during launch time spooky.express
Spooky Express
All the passengers are dying to ride the Spooky Express!
spooky.express
January 25, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Guess who has two thumbs and finally full cleared Spooky Express!
😁
👍👍
Cc: @draknek.bsky.social
PS: it is a good game and everyone should go play it even if it’s not as seasonally appropriate as it was during launch time spooky.express
😁
👍👍
Cc: @draknek.bsky.social
PS: it is a good game and everyone should go play it even if it’s not as seasonally appropriate as it was during launch time spooky.express
Reposted by Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends
While we wait for #Godot 4.6, here's a release candidate for 4.5.2 focused on bug fixes 🐛
- Android Vulkan crashes on some Mali and Adreno GPUs
- Direct3D 12 bug fixes and shader compilation speedup
- iOS Metal exports require A12 Bionic and later by default
godotengine.org/article/rele...
- Android Vulkan crashes on some Mali and Adreno GPUs
- Direct3D 12 bug fixes and shader compilation speedup
- iOS Metal exports require A12 Bionic and later by default
godotengine.org/article/rele...
Release candidate: Godot 4.5.2 RC 1 – Godot Engine
While Godot 4.6 is just around the corner, we provide a number of important bug fixes for 4.5 users in a new 4.5.2 maintenance release, now in RC stage.
godotengine.org
January 23, 2026 at 11:28 PM
While we wait for #Godot 4.6, here's a release candidate for 4.5.2 focused on bug fixes 🐛
- Android Vulkan crashes on some Mali and Adreno GPUs
- Direct3D 12 bug fixes and shader compilation speedup
- iOS Metal exports require A12 Bionic and later by default
godotengine.org/article/rele...
- Android Vulkan crashes on some Mali and Adreno GPUs
- Direct3D 12 bug fixes and shader compilation speedup
- iOS Metal exports require A12 Bionic and later by default
godotengine.org/article/rele...