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Fun is at the core of the human condition

January 5, 2026 at 3:52 AM

Covino

#indiegame #gamedev #indedev #game
Are you a fan of Puzzle Games? How about Mini Golf?

If any of those answers are "Yes" or "No" then you should check out our latest game, FREE on Itch!

Let us know what you think!
freedomforgestudios.itch.io/gallantgolf

Gallant Golf by Freedom Forge Studios

Available for Windows, Linux

freedomforgestudios.itch.io

January 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM

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HypnotiK Games

@hypnotikgames.bsky.social

WOOT! Our play test is now live. You can request access and start giving all the amazing feedback to make Bobble Shop Simulator even better before our demo release in February.

store.steampowered.com/app/4069170/...

#playtest #indiegame

Bobble Shop Simulator on Steam

Take control of your very own bobble head shop. Sell, buy, trade, and repair a large variety of bobble heads and related merchandise. Stock shelves, hire employees, and grow your business. Pay attenti...

store.steampowered.com

December 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

What's a waiter's worst nightmare working at a restaurant for kids? Birthday Parties.

Just released our newest game Job Hopper!
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #game

Can you earn the most money?
freedomforgestudios.itch.io/jobhopper

Job Hopper by Freedom Forge Studios

Get Hoppin'!

freedomforgestudios.itch.io

December 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

"8 hours of blood, sweat, and broken code on one stupid variable in Job Hopper.
We lost. Claude.ai fixed it in 42 seconds.
The robot won. We’re salty. Game’s still dropping FREE on itch.io this week." - Grok - Covino

December 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

Lots of progress since last year's! Still a lot more to go!

Interested in Game Development?
Streaming 1130-1730 EST every Day (except Wed/Thurs)!
#twitchrecap #indiedev #gamedev

December 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames

As part of our "Journey to find Fun" we just released our new FREE game "Hand of Goo'd"! Check it out and let us know what you think!

freedomforgestudios.itch.io/handofgood

Hand of Goo'd by Freedom Forge Studios

Swing, Shoot, and Goo your Enemies!

freedomforgestudios.itch.io

November 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

#GodotFest Complete!

Great meeting ya’ll!
@nojoule.bsky.social @dinocrys.bsky.social @hypnotikgames.bsky.social @hemomancer.com @iraddev.bsky.social @jackiecodes.bsky.social

November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

The talks here at #GodotFest have been AMAZING! If you couldn’t make it, you gotta check them out here:

youtube.com/@godotfest?s...

So helpful!

GodotFest

youtube.com

November 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

Germany, here I come! Yeeehaw 🤠
#GodotFest

November 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM

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Brainoid Games - Get Replicat on Steam!

@brainoid.bsky.social

IT IS TIME! 😻 Replicat launches on November 18!
Thanks to everyone supporting, wishlisting, and spreading the word. Can't wait for you all to flip cards, build combos, and score billions of points. Get your paws ready! 🐾
s.team/a/3509430/

#roguelike #deckbuilder #solodev #indiedev #cats #gamedev

October 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

Fixed up Bear Attack Simulator! Definitely no more bugs. Now off to the back of the shed with this game!
#indiedev #gamedev

freedomforgestudios.itch.io/bearattacksi...

Bear Attack Simulator by Freedom Forge Studios, Plobby3D

Ever wonder what it's like to be in a Bear Attack?

freedomforgestudios.itch.io

October 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

Back, to Back, to Back, TO BACK Game Jams
COMPLETE!
Which one is ya'lls favorite? #indiedev #gamedev

Doodle Safari, Bear Attack Simulator, Instagrim, Bunny Blaster

All found at: freedomforgestudios.itch.io

Freedom Forge Studios

freedomforgestudios.itch.io

October 7, 2025 at 1:35 AM

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Captain_Onosa

@captain-onosa.bsky.social

Oh my goodness, "Bear Attack Simulator" by @freedomforgestudios.com is HILARIOUS! I was cracking up sooo hard, I could hardly bear* it.

This was a Game Jam entry for #JernJam 2025. It's free and clearly a labor of love.

freedomforgestudios.itch.io/bearattacksi...

* Pun intended, bear with me*

October 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

Our #JernJam entry has been submitted! Check out what @plobby3d.com and I cooked up!

Can you get first on the leaderboard? #indiedev #gamedev

freedomforgestudios.itch.io/bearattacksi...

Bear Attack Simulator by Freedom Forge Studios, Plobby3D

Ever wonder what it's like to be in a Bear Attack?

freedomforgestudios.itch.io

September 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM

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Foolbox

@foolbox.bsky.social

5 months after the jam that brought SCOPECREEP to life, I'm proud to say the Steam Page as now launched! If you like incremental games, make sure to wishlist it!

s.team/a/3595710

Also, it would mean the world to me if you spread the word!
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #incremental #scopecreep

September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

I woke up this morning and chose violence.
Uncapped Subathon for our 1 year Affiliate Anniversary!

Am I prepared? Nope. Our main mission: raise enough funds to be able to stream at #GodotFest

September 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

1st Year Affiliate Anniversary coming up THIS SATURDAY!

Operation: Get to #GodotFest is a go!

September 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

Mimics are supposed to be friendly right?
#GodotEngine #gamedev #indiedev

September 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM

Covino

@freedomforgestudios.com

#indiedev #gamedev #GodotEngine
Great News! Due to popular demand, we've included a LINUX Build for the Playtest as well!

Let us know your thoughts!
freedomforgestudios.itch.io/projectgoopl...