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Edwige Lelievre
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Game director of "The Abbess Garden", a cozy & historical gardening game🌿
Steam page https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411970/The_Abbess_Garden/
Newsletter https://theabbessgarden.eo.page/newsletter
Researcher CHCSC lab, Univ of Versailles 📚
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Edwige Lelievre @edwigelel.bsky.social · Nov 7
🌸The Abbess Garden 🌸

Discover our cozy and historical gardening game!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411970/... (with a demo!)

Features:
🌿 Collect real plants
💦 Water, soil and proximity systems
🔍 Explore your garden
🕵️‍♀️ Wholesome and thrilling spy plot
💖 Queer romance

#PitchYaGame #cozygame
Screenshot of The Abbess Garden. UI of a book over an autumnal garden. The book depict calendula on the left and sage on the right. Screenshot of The Abbess Garden. Dialog between the main character, Agnes, a young peasant, with Robert Arnauld d'Andilly, a noble man. Behind here is Antoine Arnaud. Behind them, a map of the abbey. Screenshot of The Abbess Garden. Agnès is watering calendula in summer. The grass is yellow, the trees bright green. There are borage, Iris and sunflowers in sight. Screenshot of The Abbess Garden. Agnès is digging out a plant in a snowy garden.
edwigelel.bsky.social
C'est dans 5 minutes, si vous voulez entendre parler de recherche sur les jeux vidéo, l'histoire et des méthodologies pour faire ça :) #recherche #jeuvideo
julienannart.bsky.social Julien Annart @julienannart.bsky.social · 2d
🪴Premier événement en ligne du Réseau Francophone d'Histoire Ludique
📆11/02 - 18h à 19h30
🎤Avec @edwigelel.bsky.social & @helene-valance.bsky.social pour parler méthodologies de recherche, notamment dans un cadre de création.
➡️ histoireludique.fr/2026/01/23/1...
February 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Reposted by Edwige Lelievre
oneofmoo.bsky.social
🚀 Mythmatch launches March 13th on Steam!! 🚀

🐐 Merge the items
💪 Unite the people
🏠 Make a home

Play the demo now and continue your progress in the full game.

store.steampowered.com/app/1778050/...
February 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Reposted by Edwige Lelievre
julienannart.bsky.social
🪴Premier événement en ligne du Réseau Francophone d'Histoire Ludique
📆11/02 - 18h à 19h30
🎤Avec @edwigelel.bsky.social & @helene-valance.bsky.social pour parler méthodologies de recherche, notamment dans un cadre de création.
➡️ histoireludique.fr/2026/01/23/1...
February 10, 2026 at 8:25 AM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Today, once again, I saw an indie studio owner defend GenAI as inevitable. I want to say once again: no, it's not. It's only as inevitable as you want it to be (especially as an owner) Do smaller, be smarter, don't use this shit.
writnelson.bsky.social Xalavier Nelson Jr. 🔜 GDC @writnelson.bsky.social · Nov 12
And one other thing: we’re being told that AI is the only way to make games cheaper and faster, to pull us from this precipice of production nightmares the industry has found itself in. That it’s necessary.

We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
February 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Reposted by Edwige Lelievre
cozyjuni.bsky.social
today is Rosa Parks' birthday & she would've been 113 years old during this time on BHM. never forget the history people are trying to destroy every day. stay educated, stay informed.
Civil Rights Bus Seat GIF
Alt: Civil Rights Bus Seat GIF
media.tenor.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Question pour les devs Fr : qu'est-ce que vous recommanderiez comme hébergement de site web fiable et clean (pas d'IA Gen, yuk, dans le genre greenwashing ça se pose là) ?

J'ai prévu de faire un petit site pour le lancement de The Abbess Garden (pour avoir l'air pro, tout ça ;) )
January 29, 2026 at 7:55 AM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Tomorrow, I'll be sending the next issue of The Abbess Garden newsletter :) I present our progress + the team, and the background of the game (history & plants) 🌿

You can subscribe here :) theabbessgarden.eo.page/newsletter

#cozygame #gardening #indiedev
The Abbess Garden - Newsletter
Subscribe to the newsletter of this cozy historical gardening game
theabbessgarden.eo.page
January 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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fromthevoid.net
Our Ethical Game Localization starter kit still has room!

If you're a freelance translator or a collective focusing on fair rates with a solid no MT policy, say hi and we'll include you right away 🤍
go.bsky.app/3wN9Ep5
January 19, 2026 at 10:29 AM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Two local #indiedev from @atlangames.com had big announcements this week:
- Deadcore Redux by @5bitsgames.com @aguerchais.bsky.social has been released 🎉https://s.team/a/3484260

- @wildwits.games announced their new game, Sovereign Tower! 🎊
store.steampowered.com/app/4113940/...

Congrats to both 💫
Save 20% on DeadCore Redux on Steam
DeadCore Redux is a challenging FPS-platformer set in a futuristic universe. Chain precise jumps, manipulate mechanisms with your SwitchGun, hunt hidden collectibles and new shortcuts, and push your s...
s.team
January 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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janeprigent.bsky.social
🔥DECKUM DEMONIUM STEAM PAGE IS LIVE!🔥

😈 - 150 Demons to discover
🥣 - Craft to win your battles
👼 - Discover why Heavenly creatures are coming to destroy your world

Wishlist the game now!
store.steampowered.com/app/4299180/...

(RT appreciated❤️)
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
Screenshot of the game's Steam page Game screenshot : fight screen with 2 of our demons on the left (one looking like a standing fish called Sarcopter, the other one is a head with bat wings called Puttomos), and 2 purities on the right (one is an eye with 4 bird wings called Cyclops, the other a floating figure with a trumpet colled Trumpthet) on the bottom, there are our alchemy ingredients and the craft interface on the top left are our potion slots the background in a mix of pink for the sky, and purple for the ground, wth pine trees Header key art : 7 demons in the middle of the screen, pink and purple natural background Header text : Craft demonic essences and brew powerful potions in this diabolical roguelike deckbuilder. Summon 150+ demons to defend your land against heavenly forces. Discover rare relics and ingredients to form the most potent synergies. Tags : Strategy, Fantasy, Crafting, Roguelike, 2D, Roguelite
January 12, 2026 at 3:07 PM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Post something beautiful to combat the awful.
Mushrooms in the forest in France (sorry I am bad at mushrooms, I don't know what they are ;))
January 11, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Reposted by Edwige Lelievre
wednesdays-game.bsky.social
By the way this IGF Excellence in Narrative nominated writer (twice!) is still looking for work in 2026 👋
wednesdays-game.bsky.social Pierrec - Wednesdays @wednesdays-game.bsky.social · Jul 31
Hi I'm Pierre Corbinais, I'm a veteran game writer and narrative designer and I'll be looking for freelance work starting September.

I love writing dialogues that make you laugh, cry or both in the same time.

Pass the word! pierrecorbinais.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:14 AM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Beginning the new year in groove: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT4l...

The world is a mess, and it's hard to hope, but I wish you the best anyway. We all deserve peace ✨
Deluxe - My World (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
YouTube video by Deluxe
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Reposted by Edwige Lelievre
themerryfairy.bsky.social
This is how Fairyland looks during these holidays (and yes, Fairyland is real and its in the West of Sweden <3. My game The Merry Fairy is a magical portal so you can come for a quick visit, no matter where you are)
December 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Investigation point & click based on Carribean folklore with an interesting female protagonist: ok, you got my attention! ^^

#indiegame
spritewrench.com Glen Henry - WHISHLIST DUPPY DETECTIVE TASHIA 🔍👻 @spritewrench.com · Dec 18
In honor of Sunken Stones being nominated for the 2026 indiegameawards.gg BVIG Award.

I wanted to (re)Introduce everyone to my current project with a shiny new animated teaser!

Check it out and Wishlist Now:
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Reposted by Edwige Lelievre
tametick.bsky.social
The moment you have all(?) been waiting for is finally here! I've made an html5 version of my 2008 classic "CryptRover" (first game I ever released!) and it's up on itch: stellarcartography.itch.io/crypt-rover

Go! Rove that crypt! Punch some aracnids! Don't run out of air or battery!
Crypt Rover by stellarcartography
The 2008 classic returns- now for the web!
stellarcartography.itch.io
December 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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themerryfairy.bsky.social
Good morning! Here is my daily moment of reflection, using my cozy scrapbook journaling game, The Merry Fairy. In a few hours, a new update will be available, together with a 20% discount for the Steam Winter Sale.
And of course there will be snow. ❄️
🧚‍♀️🔮🦋 shorturl.at/z9mvX
#cozygame #indiegame
December 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
edwigelel.bsky.social
The Abbess Garden has an official release date! The game will be available on Steam on March 2! :)

New trailer to celebrate ^^
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrpj...

Other announcement, we have partnered with @join-indie-io.bsky.social! They'll help us with QA & marketing :)

#indiegame #cozygame
The Abbess Garden | Release Date Announcement | indie.io
YouTube video by join-indie-io
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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chappuvt.bsky.social
Updated pinned post as there's so many new faces here so hello everyone!
I'm Chappu and I'm a solo dev working on a handpainted third person horrorgame about an all girls ghost club.

This is what it currently looks like in engine and below you'll find my gamedev recap of everything I've made so far
August 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
edwigelel.bsky.social
I am finishing the plants of The Abbess Garden :) Here is a Rose of Provins, an old rose which was brought from Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages and became popular in France. Roses at that time only had 5 petals :)

Have a nice day/evening :)

#madeinBlender #indiedev #cozygame #bloomscrolling
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
edwigelel.bsky.social
The Women-Led Games Steam Festival just started! store.steampowered.com/curator/4376...

It features games where at least 50% team members are women/nb :)

The Abbess Garden's demo is in there :) And a lot more cozy games!

#indiegames #indiedev #cozygame
Women-Led games: Official selection visual, with a a retro screen displaying The Abbess Garden key art (the abbey, the garden and Agnès, a 17th century peasant)
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Many thanks to @atlangames.com for sharing The Abbess Garden's trailer in their games' advent calendar!!!

If you don't know them, they are a non-profit gathering gamedevs (studios+freelance) from the West of France (Britanny and Pays de la Loire) :)

Check all the games!!! :)

#indiedev #gamedev
atlangames.com Atlangames @atlangames.com · Dec 8
Découvrez tous les jours jusqu'à Noël un jeu réalisé par un•e membre du réseau d'Atlangames 🎅

The Abbess Garden

A wishlist sur Steam 👉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411970/The_Abbess_Garden/
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
edwigelel.bsky.social
There are so many great games in the festival/showcase! You should absolutely check it out! Also, the organizer is amazing 💖

#indiegames #womeningames
studioephua.bsky.social Studio Ephua ➡️ Choose Wisely Festival Host @studioephua.bsky.social · Dec 8
📚The Choose Wisely Festival goes live in less than 12 hours! 💫

Join us for the Opening Showcase Premiere to kick it all off at 6PM GMT / 10AM PST.

📺 youtu.be/cL3ZKLS4s4I

#ChooseWiselyFestival
#IndieGames #Gaming
December 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
edwigelel.bsky.social
Some groovy jazz to sooth your Monday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT4l...

🎵☀️✨
Deluxe - My World (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
YouTube video by Deluxe
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
edwigelel.bsky.social
New Abbess Garden devlog is here! store.steampowered.com/news/app/341...

I talk about the #Utopiales, to which I was invited thanks to @atlangames.com and share some wip of the columbine in #Blender :)

#indiedev #gamedev #cozygames #Nantes
The Abbess Garden - The Abbess Garden's Devlog 08: livestream, public playtest and more flowers! - Steam News
We presented the game at the Utopiales festival in Nantes :) In the meantime, we are finishing the game's content, which, on my side, means making a lot of flowers ;)
store.steampowered.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM