Jake (SporeBloom)
@jakecollinge.bsky.social
Try SporeBloom here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2895740/SporeBloom_Mycelium_Master/
Developing SporeBloom, an indie game about mushrooms in turn-based strategy. I do concept art, 3D, programming and more
Developing SporeBloom, an indie game about mushrooms in turn-based strategy. I do concept art, 3D, programming and more
Potentially 'Panaeolus cinctulus' (a ✨ species) growing very tall in a tropical terrarium! Game habitat inspirations keep on showing up...
🌿
Black spore print, a hollow stipe (stem) among other clues, traveling via potting mix!
#mushroomphotos #mushrooms #mushroomgame #tropicals
🌿
Black spore print, a hollow stipe (stem) among other clues, traveling via potting mix!
#mushroomphotos #mushrooms #mushroomgame #tropicals
October 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Potentially 'Panaeolus cinctulus' (a ✨ species) growing very tall in a tropical terrarium! Game habitat inspirations keep on showing up...
🌿
Black spore print, a hollow stipe (stem) among other clues, traveling via potting mix!
#mushroomphotos #mushrooms #mushroomgame #tropicals
🌿
Black spore print, a hollow stipe (stem) among other clues, traveling via potting mix!
#mushroomphotos #mushrooms #mushroomgame #tropicals
🍄 What's it like to live on a stump?
Perhaps, worlds within worlds, new climates and friends?
#rainforeststump #temperaterainforest #foraging #mushroomgame #gamedemo #fantasticfungi #fungus #indiegame #indiedeveloper #naturegame
Perhaps, worlds within worlds, new climates and friends?
#rainforeststump #temperaterainforest #foraging #mushroomgame #gamedemo #fantasticfungi #fungus #indiegame #indiedeveloper #naturegame
October 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🍄 What's it like to live on a stump?
Perhaps, worlds within worlds, new climates and friends?
#rainforeststump #temperaterainforest #foraging #mushroomgame #gamedemo #fantasticfungi #fungus #indiegame #indiedeveloper #naturegame
Perhaps, worlds within worlds, new climates and friends?
#rainforeststump #temperaterainforest #foraging #mushroomgame #gamedemo #fantasticfungi #fungus #indiegame #indiedeveloper #naturegame
DNA Sequencing for fungi: quick project summary
youtube.com/shorts/xVApL...
#fungi #mushrooms #mushroomgame #sporebloom #spores #gamedesign #mycology
youtube.com/shorts/xVApL...
#fungi #mushrooms #mushroomgame #sporebloom #spores #gamedesign #mycology
DNA Project for fungi - collection and processing
YouTube video by SporeBloom
youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
DNA Sequencing for fungi: quick project summary
youtube.com/shorts/xVApL...
#fungi #mushrooms #mushroomgame #sporebloom #spores #gamedesign #mycology
youtube.com/shorts/xVApL...
#fungi #mushrooms #mushroomgame #sporebloom #spores #gamedesign #mycology
🍇🍋 Making a proud return: new visuals, improved design, & new mechanics!
It packs a synthesis of nutrients into energy, and mutualistic energy generation with opponent Blooms...
#mushroomgame #gamedev #unity3d #mushrooms #fungi #strategygames
It packs a synthesis of nutrients into energy, and mutualistic energy generation with opponent Blooms...
#mushroomgame #gamedev #unity3d #mushrooms #fungi #strategygames
September 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🍇🍋 Making a proud return: new visuals, improved design, & new mechanics!
It packs a synthesis of nutrients into energy, and mutualistic energy generation with opponent Blooms...
#mushroomgame #gamedev #unity3d #mushrooms #fungi #strategygames
It packs a synthesis of nutrients into energy, and mutualistic energy generation with opponent Blooms...
#mushroomgame #gamedev #unity3d #mushrooms #fungi #strategygames
The first flush of these delicious mushrooms are ready.
Have you tried one?! They don't require more equipment than a small spray bottle.
*Mushroom Kit by: Foragers Galley (BC, Canada)
*Credits: Music by Kim Oxlund!
youtube.com/shorts/glXln...
Have you tried one?! They don't require more equipment than a small spray bottle.
*Mushroom Kit by: Foragers Galley (BC, Canada)
*Credits: Music by Kim Oxlund!
youtube.com/shorts/glXln...
Harvesting Oyster Mushrooms - Home grow kit
YouTube video by SporeBloom
youtube.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The first flush of these delicious mushrooms are ready.
Have you tried one?! They don't require more equipment than a small spray bottle.
*Mushroom Kit by: Foragers Galley (BC, Canada)
*Credits: Music by Kim Oxlund!
youtube.com/shorts/glXln...
Have you tried one?! They don't require more equipment than a small spray bottle.
*Mushroom Kit by: Foragers Galley (BC, Canada)
*Credits: Music by Kim Oxlund!
youtube.com/shorts/glXln...
🍄 Mushrooms growing on a
mushroom > map projection has opened up tons of
possibilities.
Nature plays out on so many scales.
Find us on Discord & Steam (Multiplayer/AI Demo)
#mushroomgame #indiedev #spores #madewithunity #unity #strategygame
mushroom > map projection has opened up tons of
possibilities.
Nature plays out on so many scales.
Find us on Discord & Steam (Multiplayer/AI Demo)
#mushroomgame #indiedev #spores #madewithunity #unity #strategygame
September 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🍄 Mushrooms growing on a
mushroom > map projection has opened up tons of
possibilities.
Nature plays out on so many scales.
Find us on Discord & Steam (Multiplayer/AI Demo)
#mushroomgame #indiedev #spores #madewithunity #unity #strategygame
mushroom > map projection has opened up tons of
possibilities.
Nature plays out on so many scales.
Find us on Discord & Steam (Multiplayer/AI Demo)
#mushroomgame #indiedev #spores #madewithunity #unity #strategygame
1️⃣ = real slime mold inspiration
2️⃣ = in progress '3d mycelium tree' - but what could we be growing?? 🍄
While slime molds are not fungi, the forms echo webbing and network branching
#unity3d #gameart #indiegames #mycelium #network #gamedesign #mushroomgame
2️⃣ = in progress '3d mycelium tree' - but what could we be growing?? 🍄
While slime molds are not fungi, the forms echo webbing and network branching
#unity3d #gameart #indiegames #mycelium #network #gamedesign #mushroomgame
September 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
1️⃣ = real slime mold inspiration
2️⃣ = in progress '3d mycelium tree' - but what could we be growing?? 🍄
While slime molds are not fungi, the forms echo webbing and network branching
#unity3d #gameart #indiegames #mycelium #network #gamedesign #mushroomgame
2️⃣ = in progress '3d mycelium tree' - but what could we be growing?? 🍄
While slime molds are not fungi, the forms echo webbing and network branching
#unity3d #gameart #indiegames #mycelium #network #gamedesign #mushroomgame
Reposted by Jake (SporeBloom)
The exhibitor list for Vancouver Game Garden 2025 is now live!! 🎮🌱
More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨
Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors
More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨
Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors
August 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The exhibitor list for Vancouver Game Garden 2025 is now live!! 🎮🌱
More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨
Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors
More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨
Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors
Loving the dreamy vibes in game with this improved gradient shader...✨
Ancient Network colors indicate upcoming growth; think blueprints for your future expansions
#mushroomcharacter #mushroomart #gamedesign #gameartist #3dcharacterart #mushroomgame #unity3d
Ancient Network colors indicate upcoming growth; think blueprints for your future expansions
#mushroomcharacter #mushroomart #gamedesign #gameartist #3dcharacterart #mushroomgame #unity3d
September 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Loving the dreamy vibes in game with this improved gradient shader...✨
Ancient Network colors indicate upcoming growth; think blueprints for your future expansions
#mushroomcharacter #mushroomart #gamedesign #gameartist #3dcharacterart #mushroomgame #unity3d
Ancient Network colors indicate upcoming growth; think blueprints for your future expansions
#mushroomcharacter #mushroomart #gamedesign #gameartist #3dcharacterart #mushroomgame #unity3d
Reposted by Jake (SporeBloom)
I was on the intellectually rich and didactic @waitingfornintendo.bsky.social to talk about developing Carpoon www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRmF...
Indie GOTY has arrived... [𝖈𝖆𝖗𝖕𝖔𝖔𝖓]
YouTube video by Waiting For Nintendo
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August 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I was on the intellectually rich and didactic @waitingfornintendo.bsky.social to talk about developing Carpoon www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRmF...
First snow oyster flush harvest. It's a big block and the next is on the way!
🍄 Always a delight and inspiration to watch em grow.
#growkit #oystermushrooms #mushroomgame #gamedeveloper #mushroomharvest #fungipics #oysters #freshfungi #mushies #fungigame #fungus
1h
🍄 Always a delight and inspiration to watch em grow.
#growkit #oystermushrooms #mushroomgame #gamedeveloper #mushroomharvest #fungipics #oysters #freshfungi #mushies #fungigame #fungus
1h
September 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
First snow oyster flush harvest. It's a big block and the next is on the way!
🍄 Always a delight and inspiration to watch em grow.
#growkit #oystermushrooms #mushroomgame #gamedeveloper #mushroomharvest #fungipics #oysters #freshfungi #mushies #fungigame #fungus
1h
🍄 Always a delight and inspiration to watch em grow.
#growkit #oystermushrooms #mushroomgame #gamedeveloper #mushroomharvest #fungipics #oysters #freshfungi #mushies #fungigame #fungus
1h
New art by @neilpinkettartist (IG) purchased during my holiday. I guess I'm officially a collector of his ;) He has amazing technique.
Second image: art cards
#mushroomart #mushroompainting #mushroomgame #natureart #mycologyart #mushroomartist #mushrooms
Second image: art cards
#mushroomart #mushroompainting #mushroomgame #natureart #mycologyart #mushroomartist #mushrooms
August 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
New art by @neilpinkettartist (IG) purchased during my holiday. I guess I'm officially a collector of his ;) He has amazing technique.
Second image: art cards
#mushroomart #mushroompainting #mushroomgame #natureart #mycologyart #mushroomartist #mushrooms
Second image: art cards
#mushroomart #mushroompainting #mushroomgame #natureart #mycologyart #mushroomartist #mushrooms
🫧New feature: Map Exploration.
It's still in development but it's very promising...great feedback so far :)
🍄Discover other networks and the bounds of the map
More details here: steamcommunity.com/games/289574...
#steamupdates #mushroomgame #mushrooms #indiegame #fungus #spores
It's still in development but it's very promising...great feedback so far :)
🍄Discover other networks and the bounds of the map
More details here: steamcommunity.com/games/289574...
#steamupdates #mushroomgame #mushrooms #indiegame #fungus #spores
July 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🫧New feature: Map Exploration.
It's still in development but it's very promising...great feedback so far :)
🍄Discover other networks and the bounds of the map
More details here: steamcommunity.com/games/289574...
#steamupdates #mushroomgame #mushrooms #indiegame #fungus #spores
It's still in development but it's very promising...great feedback so far :)
🍄Discover other networks and the bounds of the map
More details here: steamcommunity.com/games/289574...
#steamupdates #mushroomgame #mushrooms #indiegame #fungus #spores
🍄 Almost 1000 people have grabbed
the Demo for their library!
🎮 Tag a gamer and send each other spores via Steam
(link in bio)
(screenshots from Trailer)
#indiegames #unity3d #madeincanada #mushroomgame #spores #mushrooms
the Demo for their library!
🎮 Tag a gamer and send each other spores via Steam
(link in bio)
(screenshots from Trailer)
#indiegames #unity3d #madeincanada #mushroomgame #spores #mushrooms
July 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🍄 Almost 1000 people have grabbed
the Demo for their library!
🎮 Tag a gamer and send each other spores via Steam
(link in bio)
(screenshots from Trailer)
#indiegames #unity3d #madeincanada #mushroomgame #spores #mushrooms
the Demo for their library!
🎮 Tag a gamer and send each other spores via Steam
(link in bio)
(screenshots from Trailer)
#indiegames #unity3d #madeincanada #mushroomgame #spores #mushrooms
🍄 Spore = your playable mushroom
'faction'
🎮 Choose a Spore. Make your build. Test it vs. your
friend for free! (link in bio)
options:
BeanStripe [Networker] loves to stretch its networks
BubbleFins [Propagator] is the master of Humus soil
#unity3d #gamedev #indiegames #mushroomgame #mushrooms
'faction'
🎮 Choose a Spore. Make your build. Test it vs. your
friend for free! (link in bio)
options:
BeanStripe [Networker] loves to stretch its networks
BubbleFins [Propagator] is the master of Humus soil
#unity3d #gamedev #indiegames #mushroomgame #mushrooms
July 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🍄 Spore = your playable mushroom
'faction'
🎮 Choose a Spore. Make your build. Test it vs. your
friend for free! (link in bio)
options:
BeanStripe [Networker] loves to stretch its networks
BubbleFins [Propagator] is the master of Humus soil
#unity3d #gamedev #indiegames #mushroomgame #mushrooms
'faction'
🎮 Choose a Spore. Make your build. Test it vs. your
friend for free! (link in bio)
options:
BeanStripe [Networker] loves to stretch its networks
BubbleFins [Propagator] is the master of Humus soil
#unity3d #gamedev #indiegames #mushroomgame #mushrooms
🍄 Cinematic > In-Game costumes.
🎮 Tried the demo? Steam link in bio
#freegames #gamedemos #steamgames #mushroomgames #unity3d #madeinbc #steamdemos #fantasticfungi #mushrooms #multiplayergame
🎮 Tried the demo? Steam link in bio
#freegames #gamedemos #steamgames #mushroomgames #unity3d #madeinbc #steamdemos #fantasticfungi #mushrooms #multiplayergame
July 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🍄 Cinematic > In-Game costumes.
🎮 Tried the demo? Steam link in bio
#freegames #gamedemos #steamgames #mushroomgames #unity3d #madeinbc #steamdemos #fantasticfungi #mushrooms #multiplayergame
🎮 Tried the demo? Steam link in bio
#freegames #gamedemos #steamgames #mushroomgames #unity3d #madeinbc #steamdemos #fantasticfungi #mushrooms #multiplayergame
🍄 Demo figures are growing, bread being consumed.
New Features, Tutorial improvements and more!
🗨As an indie developer, feedback is the best way to support and grow the game, and thanks to all that have :)
🎮 Steam link in bio
#mushroomgame #fungi #strategygame #indiedev #unity3D
New Features, Tutorial improvements and more!
🗨As an indie developer, feedback is the best way to support and grow the game, and thanks to all that have :)
🎮 Steam link in bio
#mushroomgame #fungi #strategygame #indiedev #unity3D
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
🍄 Demo figures are growing, bread being consumed.
New Features, Tutorial improvements and more!
🗨As an indie developer, feedback is the best way to support and grow the game, and thanks to all that have :)
🎮 Steam link in bio
#mushroomgame #fungi #strategygame #indiedev #unity3D
New Features, Tutorial improvements and more!
🗨As an indie developer, feedback is the best way to support and grow the game, and thanks to all that have :)
🎮 Steam link in bio
#mushroomgame #fungi #strategygame #indiedev #unity3D
Reposted by Jake (SporeBloom)
Cozy #PitchYaGame unite!
The Regreening is a cozy nature-restoration game about healing🌾
🌱grow living ecosystems
🦉become friends with ancient spirits
🔥 share stories by the bonfire
💧 engineer water & land to make nature thrive
🌿 watch the world bloom again
Follow us so you don't miss the demo!
The Regreening is a cozy nature-restoration game about healing🌾
🌱grow living ecosystems
🦉become friends with ancient spirits
🔥 share stories by the bonfire
💧 engineer water & land to make nature thrive
🌿 watch the world bloom again
Follow us so you don't miss the demo!
June 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Cozy #PitchYaGame unite!
The Regreening is a cozy nature-restoration game about healing🌾
🌱grow living ecosystems
🦉become friends with ancient spirits
🔥 share stories by the bonfire
💧 engineer water & land to make nature thrive
🌿 watch the world bloom again
Follow us so you don't miss the demo!
The Regreening is a cozy nature-restoration game about healing🌾
🌱grow living ecosystems
🦉become friends with ancient spirits
🔥 share stories by the bonfire
💧 engineer water & land to make nature thrive
🌿 watch the world bloom again
Follow us so you don't miss the demo!
SporeBloom: Mycelium Master Demo is now up on Steam 🍄
It’s a whimsical and fun turn-based strategy game about growing fungal networks and competing for dominance.
Would love to hear what you think. Forward to a friend and have a match :)
🎮 Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3283660/...
It’s a whimsical and fun turn-based strategy game about growing fungal networks and competing for dominance.
Would love to hear what you think. Forward to a friend and have a match :)
🎮 Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3283660/...
SporeBloom: Mycelium Master Demo on Steam
A fungi-fueled 'battle of nutrition!' Turn-based strategy inspired by mycelium networks and territory control. Produce fantastical mushrooms and expand to outgrow your rivals. Develop peacefully or pa...
store.steampowered.com
May 31, 2025 at 8:52 PM
SporeBloom: Mycelium Master Demo is now up on Steam 🍄
It’s a whimsical and fun turn-based strategy game about growing fungal networks and competing for dominance.
Would love to hear what you think. Forward to a friend and have a match :)
🎮 Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3283660/...
It’s a whimsical and fun turn-based strategy game about growing fungal networks and competing for dominance.
Would love to hear what you think. Forward to a friend and have a match :)
🎮 Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3283660/...
Got some fresh screenshots going up for SporeBloom :)
Both of these are from the same map, just different perspectives ;) Very refreshing to reframe the experience now and then.
#unity3d #unity #mushroomgame #spores #mushrooms
Both of these are from the same map, just different perspectives ;) Very refreshing to reframe the experience now and then.
#unity3d #unity #mushroomgame #spores #mushrooms
May 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Got some fresh screenshots going up for SporeBloom :)
Both of these are from the same map, just different perspectives ;) Very refreshing to reframe the experience now and then.
#unity3d #unity #mushroomgame #spores #mushrooms
Both of these are from the same map, just different perspectives ;) Very refreshing to reframe the experience now and then.
#unity3d #unity #mushroomgame #spores #mushrooms
Got some new branding finalized (or super near to it!) Thanks a ton to the game's community for feedback.
There isn't a single aspect that doesn't receive an iteration in game dev. #unity3d #gamedevelopment #mushrooms #mushroomgame
There isn't a single aspect that doesn't receive an iteration in game dev. #unity3d #gamedevelopment #mushrooms #mushroomgame
April 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Got some new branding finalized (or super near to it!) Thanks a ton to the game's community for feedback.
There isn't a single aspect that doesn't receive an iteration in game dev. #unity3d #gamedevelopment #mushrooms #mushroomgame
There isn't a single aspect that doesn't receive an iteration in game dev. #unity3d #gamedevelopment #mushrooms #mushroomgame
I'm very thankful for being selected for grant funding! It's a big boost after 2 dedicated years thus far.
🕹
You may have spotted posts advertising for hiring, and it's largely thanks to this program's belief in SporeBloom.
🍄
#playbc #creativebc #interactivemedia #mushroomgame #mycologysociety
🕹
You may have spotted posts advertising for hiring, and it's largely thanks to this program's belief in SporeBloom.
🍄
#playbc #creativebc #interactivemedia #mushroomgame #mycologysociety
February 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I'm very thankful for being selected for grant funding! It's a big boost after 2 dedicated years thus far.
🕹
You may have spotted posts advertising for hiring, and it's largely thanks to this program's belief in SporeBloom.
🍄
#playbc #creativebc #interactivemedia #mushroomgame #mycologysociety
🕹
You may have spotted posts advertising for hiring, and it's largely thanks to this program's belief in SporeBloom.
🍄
#playbc #creativebc #interactivemedia #mushroomgame #mycologysociety
Here's a little capture of recent animations - highlighting 'busy tiles' in the game!
I've included it and many screenshots in my newest Patreon post: www.patreon.com/posts/februa... #indiegames #unity3d #gamedesign #mushrooms
I've included it and many screenshots in my newest Patreon post: www.patreon.com/posts/februa... #indiegames #unity3d #gamedesign #mushrooms
February 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Here's a little capture of recent animations - highlighting 'busy tiles' in the game!
I've included it and many screenshots in my newest Patreon post: www.patreon.com/posts/februa... #indiegames #unity3d #gamedesign #mushrooms
I've included it and many screenshots in my newest Patreon post: www.patreon.com/posts/februa... #indiegames #unity3d #gamedesign #mushrooms
Currently brewing up SporeBloom. Will also be posting mushrooms and other art, too.
store.steampowered.com/app/2895740/...
www.patreon.com/c/SporeBloom
store.steampowered.com/app/2895740/...
www.patreon.com/c/SporeBloom
SporeBloom on Steam
Mushroom science meets Turn-Based Strategy in a multiplayer battle for fitness. Spread underground networks and grow fantastical mushrooms. Parasitize your opponents or peacefully scour the map for fo...
store.steampowered.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Currently brewing up SporeBloom. Will also be posting mushrooms and other art, too.
store.steampowered.com/app/2895740/...
www.patreon.com/c/SporeBloom
store.steampowered.com/app/2895740/...
www.patreon.com/c/SporeBloom