Jonathan | Frambosa
@frambosa.bsky.social
Award winning game designer | Worked on 'Billy Bumbum', 'Good Job!' and 'Galaga Wars'. He/him.
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I have a tremendous idea: SaaP
Software as a Product
Instead of paying every month, you just buy it once and then you just kind of keep it
Who's with me
Software as a Product
Instead of paying every month, you just buy it once and then you just kind of keep it
Who's with me
August 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I have a tremendous idea: SaaP
Software as a Product
Instead of paying every month, you just buy it once and then you just kind of keep it
Who's with me
Software as a Product
Instead of paying every month, you just buy it once and then you just kind of keep it
Who's with me
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Announcing the Iconic Roguelites Bundle on Steam! You can now complete your collection of Spelunky, Isaac, FTL, NecroDancer, and Nuclear Throne with a permanent 15% discount. store.steampowered.com/bundle/54713...
Save 10% on Iconic Roguelites on Steam
store.steampowered.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Announcing the Iconic Roguelites Bundle on Steam! You can now complete your collection of Spelunky, Isaac, FTL, NecroDancer, and Nuclear Throne with a permanent 15% discount. store.steampowered.com/bundle/54713...
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Let's try something ✨old✨ for this Steam Summer Sale.
For years I've been making lists of ✨Underrepresented Steam Games✨ that didn't get much exposure when they released, and now some of them are on sale! Let's see if we can find some deals in the archives for this thread!
For years I've been making lists of ✨Underrepresented Steam Games✨ that didn't get much exposure when they released, and now some of them are on sale! Let's see if we can find some deals in the archives for this thread!
June 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Let's try something ✨old✨ for this Steam Summer Sale.
For years I've been making lists of ✨Underrepresented Steam Games✨ that didn't get much exposure when they released, and now some of them are on sale! Let's see if we can find some deals in the archives for this thread!
For years I've been making lists of ✨Underrepresented Steam Games✨ that didn't get much exposure when they released, and now some of them are on sale! Let's see if we can find some deals in the archives for this thread!
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Announcement!
Rift Riff releases on May 9.
Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
It's a tower defense game with a strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and merciful mechanics. Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world.
#gamedev #godotengine
Rift Riff releases on May 9.
Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
It's a tower defense game with a strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and merciful mechanics. Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world.
#gamedev #godotengine
April 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Announcement!
Rift Riff releases on May 9.
Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
It's a tower defense game with a strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and merciful mechanics. Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world.
#gamedev #godotengine
Rift Riff releases on May 9.
Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
It's a tower defense game with a strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and merciful mechanics. Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world.
#gamedev #godotengine
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LOK is an absurdist puzzle game for the present moment
LOK is an absurdist puzzle game for the present moment
LOK is to word search games what Balatro is to poker
buff.ly
February 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
LOK is an absurdist puzzle game for the present moment
Working on a top-down co-op game, what character design do you think works best?
December 11, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Working on a top-down co-op game, what character design do you think works best?
Wut? This is weird as hell?
I kid you not, @itch.io has been taken down by Funko of "Funko Pop" because they use some trash "AI Powered" Brand Protection Software called Brand Shield that created some bogus Phishing report to our registrar, iwantmyname, who ignored our response and just disabled the domain
December 9, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Wut? This is weird as hell?
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This hit my weak point for massive damage
November 22, 2024 at 12:47 AM
This hit my weak point for massive damage
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Made a starter pack with Game Designers that worked on games I loved playing: go.bsky.app/D4QViNs
Here's a thread highlighting them, their game(s) I loved, and why I appreciate them. 🧵
#gamedev #gamedesign #games #indiegames
Here's a thread highlighting them, their game(s) I loved, and why I appreciate them. 🧵
#gamedev #gamedesign #games #indiegames
November 21, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Made a starter pack with Game Designers that worked on games I loved playing: go.bsky.app/D4QViNs
Here's a thread highlighting them, their game(s) I loved, and why I appreciate them. 🧵
#gamedev #gamedesign #games #indiegames
Here's a thread highlighting them, their game(s) I loved, and why I appreciate them. 🧵
#gamedev #gamedesign #games #indiegames
The Penguin has no business being this good. Good lord. And what an amazing wrap up.
November 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM
The Penguin has no business being this good. Good lord. And what an amazing wrap up.
Having your game cloned is a measure of being a true game developer. Well, I'm happy to announce that today I've become a big boy developer!
Cherry on the pie is them calling it a fresh idea and the request not to steal their fresh idea.
Cherry on the pie is them calling it a fresh idea and the request not to steal their fresh idea.
November 6, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Having your game cloned is a measure of being a true game developer. Well, I'm happy to announce that today I've become a big boy developer!
Cherry on the pie is them calling it a fresh idea and the request not to steal their fresh idea.
Cherry on the pie is them calling it a fresh idea and the request not to steal their fresh idea.
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B is for Blacksmith.
November 1, 2024 at 4:55 PM
B is for Blacksmith.
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⚔️Sharpen your swords and pray to your lords!🙏
Death of the Reprobate will be released on November 7th!
I am withered to a husk, but the triptych is almost complete! I could really do with your help spreading the word about this one, if nobody buys it I will be very very sad.
Death of the Reprobate will be released on November 7th!
I am withered to a husk, but the triptych is almost complete! I could really do with your help spreading the word about this one, if nobody buys it I will be very very sad.
October 7, 2024 at 10:42 AM
⚔️Sharpen your swords and pray to your lords!🙏
Death of the Reprobate will be released on November 7th!
I am withered to a husk, but the triptych is almost complete! I could really do with your help spreading the word about this one, if nobody buys it I will be very very sad.
Death of the Reprobate will be released on November 7th!
I am withered to a husk, but the triptych is almost complete! I could really do with your help spreading the word about this one, if nobody buys it I will be very very sad.
Same 100%
I still haven't rewatched the 1990 Witches since I was like 8. It terrified me that much. And I watched In A Violent Nature this year.
October 31, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Same 100%
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The perfect metaphor
October 31, 2024 at 3:45 PM
The perfect metaphor
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Hello BSky!
No time to mourn over X/Twitter, so let's get back to work showcasing a new dungeon for ABYSS X ZERO!
A massive cathedral that you can explore both inside and outside. I'm still polishing up the level design and assets!
#gamedev #lowpoly #madewithunity
www.youtube.com/shorts/mDjXW...
No time to mourn over X/Twitter, so let's get back to work showcasing a new dungeon for ABYSS X ZERO!
A massive cathedral that you can explore both inside and outside. I'm still polishing up the level design and assets!
#gamedev #lowpoly #madewithunity
www.youtube.com/shorts/mDjXW...
Sneak peak at the Cathedral-themed Dungeon in ABYSS X ZERO! #gamedev #lowpoly #indiegame #gaming
YouTube video by Tiani Pixel
www.youtube.com
September 1, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Hello BSky!
No time to mourn over X/Twitter, so let's get back to work showcasing a new dungeon for ABYSS X ZERO!
A massive cathedral that you can explore both inside and outside. I'm still polishing up the level design and assets!
#gamedev #lowpoly #madewithunity
www.youtube.com/shorts/mDjXW...
No time to mourn over X/Twitter, so let's get back to work showcasing a new dungeon for ABYSS X ZERO!
A massive cathedral that you can explore both inside and outside. I'm still polishing up the level design and assets!
#gamedev #lowpoly #madewithunity
www.youtube.com/shorts/mDjXW...
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The CEREBRAL PUZZLE SHOWCASE is almost over, and there's not enough time for me to cover any more of the games featured, so I'm just going to encourage you to check it out yourself.
Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 2024
Do you love puzzle games? Are you curious about the genre? Already a fan and looking for more puzzle gems? Look no further! The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is the place to celebrate all the wonderful puz...
store.steampowered.com
May 30, 2024 at 4:25 AM
The CEREBRAL PUZZLE SHOWCASE is almost over, and there's not enough time for me to cover any more of the games featured, so I'm just going to encourage you to check it out yourself.
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i’ve been giggling for the past five minutes
April 6, 2024 at 6:08 PM
i’ve been giggling for the past five minutes
Hey all, did you know The Thinky Awards are now live on Steam? Billy is a part of it and is discounted. Go save money and buy my game and also all the other cool games.
store.steampowered.com/curator/4483...
store.steampowered.com/curator/4483...
Thinky Awards
A celebration of all the most amazing thinky games over the past year, brought to your by ThinkyGames.com.
store.steampowered.com
February 27, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Hey all, did you know The Thinky Awards are now live on Steam? Billy is a part of it and is discounted. Go save money and buy my game and also all the other cool games.
store.steampowered.com/curator/4483...
store.steampowered.com/curator/4483...
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Thinky Awards! You know, Billy Bumbum is a thinky game. Just sayin!
Announcing the Thinky Awards! 🏆🤔
Including all-important categories like "best aha moment" and "most cursed game"!
Public nominations are NOW OPEN (until 29th Dec). Let us know your favorite thinky highlights of the past year!
thinkygames.com/news/nominat...
Including all-important categories like "best aha moment" and "most cursed game"!
Public nominations are NOW OPEN (until 29th Dec). Let us know your favorite thinky highlights of the past year!
thinkygames.com/news/nominat...
Nominations now open for the inaugural Thinky Awards! - Thinky Games
We're launching the Thinky Awards to help spotlight many of the amazing thinky games released in the past year. Nominations are now open, so make sure to let us know your thinky highlights!
thinkygames.com
December 13, 2023 at 8:15 PM
Thinky Awards! You know, Billy Bumbum is a thinky game. Just sayin!
The amazing aliensrock has streamed Billy and I’m so happy right now! I always figured he’d be the perfect steamer for it. ❤️
https://youtu.be/6Ez4DHI9JO4?si=I5MbTC_DB7GX3-zk
https://youtu.be/6Ez4DHI9JO4?si=I5MbTC_DB7GX3-zk
The World's First Butt Based Puzzle Game
Billy Bumbum First Look - inspiring many more to come, I'm sure. Feast your eyes on the almighty dumpy, a true staple of puzzle solving. The game is silly, b...
youtu.be
October 5, 2023 at 12:34 PM
The amazing aliensrock has streamed Billy and I’m so happy right now! I always figured he’d be the perfect steamer for it. ❤️
https://youtu.be/6Ez4DHI9JO4?si=I5MbTC_DB7GX3-zk
https://youtu.be/6Ez4DHI9JO4?si=I5MbTC_DB7GX3-zk
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Reinforcement learning in pattern recognition
September 19, 2023 at 9:24 AM
Reinforcement learning in pattern recognition
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Over at Crossplay, the results of a recent survey that revealed something obvious: a lot of moms are playing games. I then interviewed a bunch of moms about their own personal experiences, and discovered a more complicated story about shame and curiosity. patrickklepek.substack.com/p/hey-big-sh...
Hey, Big Shock: Moms Play Lots of Video Games, Too
A new survey reveals what most of us probably already know, but conversations with moms reveal a more complicated story about not wanting to talk about their hobby.
patrickklepek.substack.com
September 11, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Over at Crossplay, the results of a recent survey that revealed something obvious: a lot of moms are playing games. I then interviewed a bunch of moms about their own personal experiences, and discovered a more complicated story about shame and curiosity. patrickklepek.substack.com/p/hey-big-sh...
Check 👏 it 👏 out!
I've opened up a new slot in my video schedule to help me get around to all the great puzzle games coming out!
So today we're starting Billy Bumbum from @frambosa.bsky.social!
Buy the game: store.steampowered.com/app/1752730/...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SH9...
So today we're starting Billy Bumbum from @frambosa.bsky.social!
Buy the game: store.steampowered.com/app/1752730/...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SH9...
Billy Bumbum: A Cheeky Puzzler - Part 1: Make a Hole
Solve thinky puzzles as a cube with a butt. Flip, push and fart your way through colorful levels as you rescue your adorable friends in need in this cheeky, ...
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Check 👏 it 👏 out!