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Ella Disenchanted
@elladisenchanted.bsky.social
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Game developer, cat mum, juggler of too many projects (which you can play at https://elladisenchanted.itch.io/)
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My roguelike deckbuilder is out on Steam now! It combines deep and satisfying synergies and strategies with a psychedelic and upbeat aesthetic. It’s on sale for launch, so give it a shot!

store.steampowered.com/app/3624300/...

#indiedev #roguelike #newrelease
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A whimsical roguelike deckbuilder with rich card interactions and deep synergies. Strategize through perilous space missions by assembling powerful crewmates and gadgets. Can you beat your objectives ...
store.steampowered.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Took a couple of days off normal dev work to join the Thinkycon Jam after being inspired by a couple of the talks.

Made a little word game inspired by a mobile game my partner and I used to play together.

elladisenchanted.itch.io/word-break

#gamedev #indiedev
November 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Unsure if cat or otter
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Just finished up this prototype for Beach Chummers: a game about feeding trash to seagulls, so you can have a nice day at the beach!

It's free and you can play it in your browser
cheeseoncheese.itch.io/beach-chummers
#godot #indiegamedev #pixelart
Beach Chummers: Calm before the Swarm by CheeseOnCheese
When tourists crowd every inch of paradise, a lone townie must harness raw seagull power to reclaim what was once his.
cheeseoncheese.itch.io
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
She is so judgy for someone who shouldn't be sitting on a computer tower
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Satisfaction feedback emails for a blood test feel a little weird.

Yup you successfully shoved a needle into my arm and took my blood, not sure how satisfying that process can be really.
October 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Video games make you say the weirdest things.

My partner: I'm wearing fists on my feet

Me: Didn't you need those on your legs?

Somehow this makes sense?
October 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Been working on an update to the presentation of puzzles in In Boxes. Splitting the puzzles up into discrete chapters of 9 puzzles each with their own theme and look.

Here's an early preview of the new level select screen and the transition between chapters.

#gamedev #indiedev
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Trying to find that balance between showing off each of the new cats I'm making for In Boxes vs giving away the discovery of the new cats by players in the moment is hard.

Especailly since a lot of the playtest feedback I'm getting is that working the cats out is one of the most fun parts.
October 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Is there some kind of arbitrary number of spreadsheets that you have to have created before a prototype turns into an in production game?

Does it happen to be 8?

And do they all have to be useful and not just 50% why did I make this in the 1st place?
October 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Had to add a cuddle puddle.

#gamedev #indiedev
October 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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You know that kind review you left for an indie game on itch?

The creator read it and it meant the world to them. And they will go on to make more cool stuff because you took the time to say something positive.

Being nice is cool. Keep it up.
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Been doing some much needed spaghetti code fixes for the data side of In Boxes, which made it super easy to make some tools that will speed up puzzle creation.

Maybe I can pretty them up a bit for some puzzle creation for players?

#gamedev #indiedev
October 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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If you're in the Raleigh area definitely come check out Watchword at OCIG! This will be my first time doing a booth so should be lots of fun 😁
Watchword
Developer: @bigquailgames.com

Watchword is the anagram roguelike. Strategically spell real and made-up words while using magical rule-bending books to score massively satisfying combos.
store.steampowered.com/app/2906730/...
October 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I've been seeing a fair bit of "you should make an incremental game" advice, so I did (well a short prototype anyway).

It's about patting cats and you can play it here: elladisenchanted.itch.io/patcremental

#gamedev #indiedev #solodev
October 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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If you enjoyed a game on Itch, leave a comment!

Honestly, it really brightens a creator's day. And it's a big encouragement for others who may be interested in getting that game.

Itch hides reviews from the game page, so I find comments more useful in the long run.

Like a game? Comment away!
September 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Yup deck name tracks
September 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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The writers this season aren’t even trying anymore
September 19, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Job hunting really is like a full time job in itself huh..
September 19, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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👀 The trials are waiting... 👀

Watchword is officially out now!! There's a limited time 15% launch discount to celebrate 🎉🎉🎉

s.team/a/2906730

#indiegame #release #godot #roguelite #deckbuilder #gaming
Save 15% on Watchword on Steam
Watchword is the anagram roguelike. Strategically spell real and made-up words while using magical rule-bending books to score massively satisfying combos. Build your deck of letter tiles and find syn...
s.team
September 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
In Boxes update 4 is now up on itch!

2 more cat varieties have shown up wanting boxes of their own bringing with them 8 new puzzles to solve.

Full update info over at: elladisenchanted.itch.io/in-boxes/dev...

And play the game here: elladisenchanted.itch.io/in-boxes

#gamedev #indiedev #solodev
September 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Didn't quite finish all I wanted to for In Boxes Update 4 in time for #screenshotsaturday. So here's an early preview of 1 of the 2 new cats!

#gamedev #indiedev #solodev
September 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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🎮FEEDBACK QUEST 8 DAY 7🎮

The #indiegames don't stop in #FeedbackQuest hosted by @indiequesting.bsky.social on @itchio.bsky.social
itch.io/jam/feedback...

Games In 🧵⬇

Live on Twitch & YT
www.twitch.tv/plabs_
youtu.be/qMmOAnzb3nI
September 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Hey 🤗
I'm looking for people who are interested in streaming/creating content of small #indiegame demos.

We're searching for #twitch or #youtube #streamers who are really into a specific niche of games and like to try out new, weird things.

Reposts are welcome!
September 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM