Steve Heller
@hellerphant.pxls.jp
Producer at 17-BIT in Kyoto.
Formerly production and narrative at Fellow Traveller.
Worked on Orwell, Hacknet, The Stillness of the Wind, Neo Cab and others.
Also run indie publication Pixels for Breakfast.
Formerly production and narrative at Fellow Traveller.
Worked on Orwell, Hacknet, The Stillness of the Wind, Neo Cab and others.
Also run indie publication Pixels for Breakfast.
Happy to see Demonschool getting a healthy reaction in reviews this week.
Lots of 8s and 9s. Plenty of 6s too. It shows that the game isn’t built for everyone, and for those who connect with it, they really found something special.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
Lots of 8s and 9s. Plenty of 6s too. It shows that the game isn’t built for everyone, and for those who connect with it, they really found something special.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
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Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mys...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Happy to see Demonschool getting a healthy reaction in reviews this week.
Lots of 8s and 9s. Plenty of 6s too. It shows that the game isn’t built for everyone, and for those who connect with it, they really found something special.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
Lots of 8s and 9s. Plenty of 6s too. It shows that the game isn’t built for everyone, and for those who connect with it, they really found something special.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
日本語 learners - got any podcast recommendos? I am diving in deep to actually learning Japanese and forgoing all sleep to make it happen.
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
日本語 learners - got any podcast recommendos? I am diving in deep to actually learning Japanese and forgoing all sleep to make it happen.
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Thanks to the folks over at @sifterhq.bsky.social for taking the time to speak with us at TGS this year. We have spent the last few years making a tight, reactive, physics game that is unlike anything else you have played. We can't wait to get it into your hands.
#indiedev #gamedev
#indiedev #gamedev
Jake Kazdal, CEO and Creative Director of 17 BIT, the studio behind loose physics-based game Awaysis, thinks game developers are stuck trying to emulate frame-perfect strikes and motion instead of pushing in-game physics to more interesting spaces.
INTERVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/develop...
INTERVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/develop...
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Absolutely chuffed that we are part of the next Day of the Devs. It’s been my favourite showcase for a very long time, and I’m so excited to have something that I’m working on take part.
We are so stoked to announce that we are part of Day of the Devs - The Game Awards Digital Showcase next month.
Honored, and ready to show you all what we have been cooking over here 🧑🍳
#indiedev #gaming #TheGameAwards
Honored, and ready to show you all what we have been cooking over here 🧑🍳
#indiedev #gaming #TheGameAwards
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Absolutely chuffed that we are part of the next Day of the Devs. It’s been my favourite showcase for a very long time, and I’m so excited to have something that I’m working on take part.
A great read that points out the failings that I’ve seen at many studios time and time again. Fully agree that leads should read this. It a great reminder to look at company culture and processes to solve problems.
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
A great read that points out the failings that I’ve seen at many studios time and time again. Fully agree that leads should read this. It a great reminder to look at company culture and processes to solve problems.
The team worked incredibly hard to make this trailer happen, and I think it’s a much better representation of our game than our launch trailer.
If you love #indiedev or #gaming please give us a Wishlist. I really helps!
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If you love #indiedev or #gaming please give us a Wishlist. I really helps!
store.steampowered.com/app/3334760/...
October 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The team worked incredibly hard to make this trailer happen, and I think it’s a much better representation of our game than our launch trailer.
If you love #indiedev or #gaming please give us a Wishlist. I really helps!
store.steampowered.com/app/3334760/...
If you love #indiedev or #gaming please give us a Wishlist. I really helps!
store.steampowered.com/app/3334760/...
I have wanted to play this game for YEARS, ever since we first saw it while I was working at @fellowtraveller.games. Very excited!
It’s true, here’s our exciting news! Dead Static Drive is coming out on NOVEMBER 5TH! This year! Next week, even.
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Dead Static Drive | Coming to PC and Xbox
Grab your bat, steal a car, and take your chances against the unearthly horrors found along Route 666. This is Dead Static Drive.
www.deadstaticdrive.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I have wanted to play this game for YEARS, ever since we first saw it while I was working at @fellowtraveller.games. Very excited!
This basically sums up my day to day. Game dev is fun and has no stressful moments at all.
October 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This basically sums up my day to day. Game dev is fun and has no stressful moments at all.
… what else do you do with ‘em?!?
October 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
… what else do you do with ‘em?!?
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Want a cool Malys sticker of your own?
If you're in Sydney, drop by booth 3 today and play the game to take one of these literal baddies home, ahead of Malys' launch into 1.0 next week!
bit.ly/playmalys
If you're in Sydney, drop by booth 3 today and play the game to take one of these literal baddies home, ahead of Malys' launch into 1.0 next week!
bit.ly/playmalys
October 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Want a cool Malys sticker of your own?
If you're in Sydney, drop by booth 3 today and play the game to take one of these literal baddies home, ahead of Malys' launch into 1.0 next week!
bit.ly/playmalys
If you're in Sydney, drop by booth 3 today and play the game to take one of these literal baddies home, ahead of Malys' launch into 1.0 next week!
bit.ly/playmalys
Spinning one of Australia’s finest this morning. I love all of RBCF’s albums, but this one just has a collection of great indie moments.
The French Press EP is still better though.
#music #vinyl #spanglejangle
The French Press EP is still better though.
#music #vinyl #spanglejangle
October 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Spinning one of Australia’s finest this morning. I love all of RBCF’s albums, but this one just has a collection of great indie moments.
The French Press EP is still better though.
#music #vinyl #spanglejangle
The French Press EP is still better though.
#music #vinyl #spanglejangle
Thanks @yozetty.bsky.social! Now every time I listen to the new AFI album I just hear you screeching "HOLY VIIISIONS" and it makes me laugh.
October 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Thanks @yozetty.bsky.social! Now every time I listen to the new AFI album I just hear you screeching "HOLY VIIISIONS" and it makes me laugh.
Look what I stumbled across in Kobe this morning @frankhowley.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Look what I stumbled across in Kobe this morning @frankhowley.bsky.social
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October 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Absolute banger of a game from a killer studio. Highlight of my year was playing this gem.
October 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Absolute banger of a game from a killer studio. Highlight of my year was playing this gem.
Look, I'd be lying if I said this is why we don't let @allymobbs.bsky.social in the level reviews anymore.
Sometimes we ask @jkooza.bsky.social & @allymobbs.bsky.social to do level testing. Somehow they always get stuck fighting ⚔️
#gaming #indiedev #gamedevlife #awaysis
#gaming #indiedev #gamedevlife #awaysis
October 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Look, I'd be lying if I said this is why we don't let @allymobbs.bsky.social in the level reviews anymore.
@frankhowley.bsky.social hey! How do I get some info about our studio and game over to you folks at NoClip 2? Would love to catch you next time you're in Japan.
Also, you gotta show me where the good wrestling is in Kyoto. I just moved here from Tokyo so still getting the lay of the land.
Also, you gotta show me where the good wrestling is in Kyoto. I just moved here from Tokyo so still getting the lay of the land.
October 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
@frankhowley.bsky.social hey! How do I get some info about our studio and game over to you folks at NoClip 2? Would love to catch you next time you're in Japan.
Also, you gotta show me where the good wrestling is in Kyoto. I just moved here from Tokyo so still getting the lay of the land.
Also, you gotta show me where the good wrestling is in Kyoto. I just moved here from Tokyo so still getting the lay of the land.
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Great mention from @pcgamer.com
"I was impressed when I saw Awaysis' physics-based slide jumps and enemy-propelling magic projectiles, but I was elated when I saw one player seemingly brush their co-op partner off a ledge and into an endless abyss by accident."
We call it co-opertition. #indiedev
"I was impressed when I saw Awaysis' physics-based slide jumps and enemy-propelling magic projectiles, but I was elated when I saw one player seemingly brush their co-op partner off a ledge and into an endless abyss by accident."
We call it co-opertition. #indiedev
I'm convinced dungeon crawlers have always needed skiing physics after Awaysis' newest trailer
Somewhere between classic Zelda and Human Fall Flat, you'll find self-billed "dungeon brawler" Awaysis.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Great mention from @pcgamer.com
"I was impressed when I saw Awaysis' physics-based slide jumps and enemy-propelling magic projectiles, but I was elated when I saw one player seemingly brush their co-op partner off a ledge and into an endless abyss by accident."
We call it co-opertition. #indiedev
"I was impressed when I saw Awaysis' physics-based slide jumps and enemy-propelling magic projectiles, but I was elated when I saw one player seemingly brush their co-op partner off a ledge and into an endless abyss by accident."
We call it co-opertition. #indiedev
@robzacny.bsky.social I highly recommend CachyOS. I made the switch a few months ago and once I learned how to connect my media drive it’s just been rock solid for gaming. cachyos.org
CachyOS — Blazingly Fast OS based on Arch Linux
🚀 CachyOS is an Arch Linux-based distribution that offers an easy installation, several customization options to suit every user, and special optimizations for improved performance while remaining sim...
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September 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
@robzacny.bsky.social I highly recommend CachyOS. I made the switch a few months ago and once I learned how to connect my media drive it’s just been rock solid for gaming. cachyos.org
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Nostalgia hitting hard in this week's #IndieReleaseDispatch. LAN mysteries, Arctic survival, and flicking heroes.
www.pxls.jp/lan-mysterie...
#indiedev #gaming #indiegames
www.pxls.jp/lan-mysterie...
#indiedev #gaming #indiegames
LAN Mysteries, Arctic survival, and Flicking Heroes
The best indies you should check out this weekend
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September 19, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Nostalgia hitting hard in this week's #IndieReleaseDispatch. LAN mysteries, Arctic survival, and flicking heroes.
www.pxls.jp/lan-mysterie...
#indiedev #gaming #indiegames
www.pxls.jp/lan-mysterie...
#indiedev #gaming #indiegames
It’s chaotic, but I’ve never felt so connected to a team I’ve worked with. Koichi is right - badass team!
September 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
It’s chaotic, but I’ve never felt so connected to a team I’ve worked with. Koichi is right - badass team!