jakefriend
@jakefriend.bsky.social
Hi, I'm Jake! I'm an indie gamedev making Scrabdackle! It's a neat cool weird thing if you wanna check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/Scrabdackle/
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jakefriend
@jakefriend.bsky.social
· Dec 2
𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘 is 𝗢𝗨𝗧ⵑⵑ
5.5 years in development!! Try it NOW! It would mean so much I AM NOT JOKING this day is TRULY THE BEST KIND OF SURREAL! 😭💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
A bunch of bundles on the store page too!
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #animation
5.5 years in development!! Try it NOW! It would mean so much I AM NOT JOKING this day is TRULY THE BEST KIND OF SURREAL! 😭💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
A bunch of bundles on the store page too!
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #animation
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I've overhauled my puzzle level generation so a level is now "grown" like cell tissue in a triangle tessellation. New elements can be inserted anywhere, and the whole level deforms to make room. This makes it easier to control topology and create paths that loops around areas.
#ProcGen #GameDev
#ProcGen #GameDev
January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The first episode of The So Many Games Podcast for 2026 is now live!
Join us as we chat with developer @jakefriend.bsky.social on the development, the origins and the mechanics of his top-down, Zelda-like Metroidvania, Scrabdackle.
⬇️ Links in the comments below ⬇️
Join us as we chat with developer @jakefriend.bsky.social on the development, the origins and the mechanics of his top-down, Zelda-like Metroidvania, Scrabdackle.
⬇️ Links in the comments below ⬇️
January 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The first episode of The So Many Games Podcast for 2026 is now live!
Join us as we chat with developer @jakefriend.bsky.social on the development, the origins and the mechanics of his top-down, Zelda-like Metroidvania, Scrabdackle.
⬇️ Links in the comments below ⬇️
Join us as we chat with developer @jakefriend.bsky.social on the development, the origins and the mechanics of his top-down, Zelda-like Metroidvania, Scrabdackle.
⬇️ Links in the comments below ⬇️
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ICYMI, Scrabdackle Act 1 is out NOW on Steam 🧙
@jakefriend.bsky.social has released their hand-drawn, open adventure with a full 12–15 hour Act 1 ready for you to explore 🗺️
If you've been curious, now is the perfect time to hop in 💛
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
@jakefriend.bsky.social has released their hand-drawn, open adventure with a full 12–15 hour Act 1 ready for you to explore 🗺️
If you've been curious, now is the perfect time to hop in 💛
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
December 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ICYMI, Scrabdackle Act 1 is out NOW on Steam 🧙
@jakefriend.bsky.social has released their hand-drawn, open adventure with a full 12–15 hour Act 1 ready for you to explore 🗺️
If you've been curious, now is the perfect time to hop in 💛
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
@jakefriend.bsky.social has released their hand-drawn, open adventure with a full 12–15 hour Act 1 ready for you to explore 🗺️
If you've been curious, now is the perfect time to hop in 💛
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
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My review of Scrabdackle, a special game almost solely made by an ambitious, talented maniac called @jakefriend.bsky.social .
Not only is Scrabdackle fun to say, it is incredibly fun to play. My personal pick for 2025's hidden gem. Congratulations to jake and @fellowtraveller.games.
Not only is Scrabdackle fun to say, it is incredibly fun to play. My personal pick for 2025's hidden gem. Congratulations to jake and @fellowtraveller.games.
Scrabdackle- The Best Metroidvania You've Never Heard of
How jakefriend (and friends) scribbled an unexpectedly complex world into existence.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
My review of Scrabdackle, a special game almost solely made by an ambitious, talented maniac called @jakefriend.bsky.social .
Not only is Scrabdackle fun to say, it is incredibly fun to play. My personal pick for 2025's hidden gem. Congratulations to jake and @fellowtraveller.games.
Not only is Scrabdackle fun to say, it is incredibly fun to play. My personal pick for 2025's hidden gem. Congratulations to jake and @fellowtraveller.games.
Reposted by jakefriend
💌 You're invited to a Garden Party @ 3pm [EST]
Another slower week as we head into Winter showcase season (which I mostly expect to hold through the end of the year) BUT Scrabdackle Act 1 is finally out, and I'm so excited to play it today! The demo was so much fun! 🔮🧙♀️
⏯️ twitch.tv/gardenofindie
Another slower week as we head into Winter showcase season (which I mostly expect to hold through the end of the year) BUT Scrabdackle Act 1 is finally out, and I'm so excited to play it today! The demo was so much fun! 🔮🧙♀️
⏯️ twitch.tv/gardenofindie
December 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
💌 You're invited to a Garden Party @ 3pm [EST]
Another slower week as we head into Winter showcase season (which I mostly expect to hold through the end of the year) BUT Scrabdackle Act 1 is finally out, and I'm so excited to play it today! The demo was so much fun! 🔮🧙♀️
⏯️ twitch.tv/gardenofindie
Another slower week as we head into Winter showcase season (which I mostly expect to hold through the end of the year) BUT Scrabdackle Act 1 is finally out, and I'm so excited to play it today! The demo was so much fun! 🔮🧙♀️
⏯️ twitch.tv/gardenofindie
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Scrabdackle by @jakefriend.bsky.social, an open world adventure, is out now in early access! [PC]
The academy was attacked and novice Blue was tossed out a window. Out of his sheltered life, help him find his way home through the weird world.
#indiegame
The academy was attacked and novice Blue was tossed out a window. Out of his sheltered life, help him find his way home through the weird world.
#indiegame
December 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Scrabdackle by @jakefriend.bsky.social, an open world adventure, is out now in early access! [PC]
The academy was attacked and novice Blue was tossed out a window. Out of his sheltered life, help him find his way home through the weird world.
#indiegame
The academy was attacked and novice Blue was tossed out a window. Out of his sheltered life, help him find his way home through the weird world.
#indiegame
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Scrabdackle is good. Very good! My playthrough of it left me high on many things - bosses kick ass, world is very amusing and way more interconnected than expected - but what makes me want to bring attention to @jakefriend.bsky.social's game is Blue's lovely notebook:
www.avclub.com/scrabdackle-...
www.avclub.com/scrabdackle-...
Scrabdackle turns a notebook into the best vehicle for discovery
Scrabdackle's in-game notebook is seemingly hand-drawn by its lead character, adding a human touch that makes the world feel real and lived-in.
www.avclub.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Scrabdackle is good. Very good! My playthrough of it left me high on many things - bosses kick ass, world is very amusing and way more interconnected than expected - but what makes me want to bring attention to @jakefriend.bsky.social's game is Blue's lovely notebook:
www.avclub.com/scrabdackle-...
www.avclub.com/scrabdackle-...
𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘 is 𝗢𝗨𝗧ⵑⵑ
5.5 years in development!! Try it NOW! It would mean so much I AM NOT JOKING this day is TRULY THE BEST KIND OF SURREAL! 😭💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
A bunch of bundles on the store page too!
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #animation
5.5 years in development!! Try it NOW! It would mean so much I AM NOT JOKING this day is TRULY THE BEST KIND OF SURREAL! 😭💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
A bunch of bundles on the store page too!
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #animation
December 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘 is 𝗢𝗨𝗧ⵑⵑ
5.5 years in development!! Try it NOW! It would mean so much I AM NOT JOKING this day is TRULY THE BEST KIND OF SURREAL! 😭💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
A bunch of bundles on the store page too!
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #animation
5.5 years in development!! Try it NOW! It would mean so much I AM NOT JOKING this day is TRULY THE BEST KIND OF SURREAL! 😭💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
A bunch of bundles on the store page too!
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #animation
My game Scrabdackle releases TOMORROW, Dec 2nd!! I've been trying to explain what it is for years - here's my final attempt before launch.
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#videogame #indiegames #cutegame #animation
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#videogame #indiegames #cutegame #animation
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
My game Scrabdackle releases TOMORROW, Dec 2nd!! I've been trying to explain what it is for years - here's my final attempt before launch.
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#videogame #indiegames #cutegame #animation
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#videogame #indiegames #cutegame #animation
😭
This is my first ever review 🥺 I really got the best possible game for my first one because it’s an adorable game about WIZARDS and I loved it and it was only act 1 🧙🏻♂️
So happy to do what I can to spread the word about it because it deserves it and I’m SO EXCITED for more Scrabdackle…
So happy to do what I can to spread the word about it because it deserves it and I’m SO EXCITED for more Scrabdackle…
REVIEW: Scrabdackle Act 1
"If you want to go on a magical misadventure in a charming, hand-drawn world about a wizard, then this is the game for you."
@scrabdackle.bsky.social @fellowtraveller.games
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
"If you want to go on a magical misadventure in a charming, hand-drawn world about a wizard, then this is the game for you."
@scrabdackle.bsky.social @fellowtraveller.games
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
December 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
😭
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Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.
Take a look at our full review of Scrabdackle Act 1 to learn more:
somanygames.co.uk/review/scrab...
@jakefriend.bsky.social
Take a look at our full review of Scrabdackle Act 1 to learn more:
somanygames.co.uk/review/scrab...
@jakefriend.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.
Take a look at our full review of Scrabdackle Act 1 to learn more:
somanygames.co.uk/review/scrab...
@jakefriend.bsky.social
Take a look at our full review of Scrabdackle Act 1 to learn more:
somanygames.co.uk/review/scrab...
@jakefriend.bsky.social
How the conversations (and 'scrying' spell) work in my game, Scrabdackle! Convo trees are so branchy that I had to make my own editor tool to manage them 😅 It's launching tomorrow (TOMORROW) if it sounds neat!
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
December 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How the conversations (and 'scrying' spell) work in my game, Scrabdackle! Convo trees are so branchy that I had to make my own editor tool to manage them 😅 It's launching tomorrow (TOMORROW) if it sounds neat!
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
Sharing some of my favourite smear frames in my handmade game, Scrabdackle! It's coming out TUESDAY! Dec 2! Would love if y'all took a look! 😊💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
November 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Sharing some of my favourite smear frames in my handmade game, Scrabdackle! It's coming out TUESDAY! Dec 2! Would love if y'all took a look! 😊💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
#game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation
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Hello indies! It's almost Thanksgaming 2025!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at jwalker@kotaku.com with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at jwalker@kotaku.com with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hello indies! It's almost Thanksgaming 2025!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at jwalker@kotaku.com with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at jwalker@kotaku.com with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
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Just 7 days until Scrabdackle Act 1 launches on Steam 🗓️
ICYMI, the trailer from Six One Indie Showcase earlier this year gives you a closer look at @jakefriend.bsky.social's vast world of Scrabdackle and its strange but genuine inhabitants 🗺️
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
ICYMI, the trailer from Six One Indie Showcase earlier this year gives you a closer look at @jakefriend.bsky.social's vast world of Scrabdackle and its strange but genuine inhabitants 🗺️
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Just 7 days until Scrabdackle Act 1 launches on Steam 🗓️
ICYMI, the trailer from Six One Indie Showcase earlier this year gives you a closer look at @jakefriend.bsky.social's vast world of Scrabdackle and its strange but genuine inhabitants 🗺️
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
ICYMI, the trailer from Six One Indie Showcase earlier this year gives you a closer look at @jakefriend.bsky.social's vast world of Scrabdackle and its strange but genuine inhabitants 🗺️
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
Having a LOT of fun making the key art look like a CD label while prepping the soundtrack release! 😄
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Having a LOT of fun making the key art look like a CD label while prepping the soundtrack release! 😄
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
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🎮 #Scrabdackle es una aventura que invita a explorar un vasto mundo dibujado a mano y repleto de personajes encantadores, caminos ocultos y jefes desafiantes. El primer acto llega en diciembre. @jakefriend.bsky.social @fellowtraveller.games #Videojuegos #Noticias
Lee mi nota aquí. 👇
Lee mi nota aquí. 👇
Se confirma el lanzamiento del primer acto del videojuego de aventuras “Scrabdackle” para el 2 de diciembre
Esta aventura invita a explorar un vasto universo dibujado a mano y repleto de personajes encantadores, caminos ocultos y jefes difíciles, pero justos de vencer.
dinamitapop.wordpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🎮 #Scrabdackle es una aventura que invita a explorar un vasto mundo dibujado a mano y repleto de personajes encantadores, caminos ocultos y jefes desafiantes. El primer acto llega en diciembre. @jakefriend.bsky.social @fellowtraveller.games #Videojuegos #Noticias
Lee mi nota aquí. 👇
Lee mi nota aquí. 👇
That's me! That's my little game! Dec 2!
Scrabdackle Act 1 launches onto Steam December 2nd
comicbuzz.com/scrabdackle-...
@jakefriend.bsky.social
@fellowtraveller.games
#indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogames
comicbuzz.com/scrabdackle-...
@jakefriend.bsky.social
@fellowtraveller.games
#indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogames
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
That's me! That's my little game! Dec 2!
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OH DANG
Super excited for you @jakefriend.bsky.social!!
(make sure you check this one out, it’s just so goshdarn charming)
Super excited for you @jakefriend.bsky.social!!
(make sure you check this one out, it’s just so goshdarn charming)
Mark your calendars, because Scrabdackle Act 1 is out Dec 2📅
Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️
Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️
Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
OH DANG
Super excited for you @jakefriend.bsky.social!!
(make sure you check this one out, it’s just so goshdarn charming)
Super excited for you @jakefriend.bsky.social!!
(make sure you check this one out, it’s just so goshdarn charming)
Reposted by jakefriend
Mark your calendars, because Scrabdackle Act 1 is out Dec 2📅
Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️
Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️
Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Mark your calendars, because Scrabdackle Act 1 is out Dec 2📅
Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️
Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️
Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle
Reposted by jakefriend
Scrabdackle
Straight up the funniest game I've played in a minute. A whimsical and charming adventure through a doodle-core world that'll have you blowing up garbage, hanging out with peanuts, and scanning everything like you're Magical Samus Aran.
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
Straight up the funniest game I've played in a minute. A whimsical and charming adventure through a doodle-core world that'll have you blowing up garbage, hanging out with peanuts, and scanning everything like you're Magical Samus Aran.
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
Scrabdackle on Steam
The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted wo...
store.steampowered.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Scrabdackle
Straight up the funniest game I've played in a minute. A whimsical and charming adventure through a doodle-core world that'll have you blowing up garbage, hanging out with peanuts, and scanning everything like you're Magical Samus Aran.
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
Straight up the funniest game I've played in a minute. A whimsical and charming adventure through a doodle-core world that'll have you blowing up garbage, hanging out with peanuts, and scanning everything like you're Magical Samus Aran.
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
This is my favourite thing anyone has ever written about my game and it's not even close
New hate post at Exalclaw: I'm beefing with a duck in Scrabdackle. I want the full game out already so I can fight it again
exalclaw.com/2025/10/23/s...
exalclaw.com/2025/10/23/s...
Scrabdackle Is Making Me Beef With The “Pinnacle of Duck Warfowl” Or Whatever
I hope the Duck Knight falls on his beak.
exalclaw.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This is my favourite thing anyone has ever written about my game and it's not even close
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✨ My Little Spider releases Nov 7th!!✨
🐛 care for a cozy spider companion that lives on your PC
🏡 collect 50+ unique bugs at different locations and times of day
🕸️ adorn your web with fun decorations and colors
⬇️ link below ⬇️
#gamedev #cozygames #indiegame
🐛 care for a cozy spider companion that lives on your PC
🏡 collect 50+ unique bugs at different locations and times of day
🕸️ adorn your web with fun decorations and colors
⬇️ link below ⬇️
#gamedev #cozygames #indiegame
October 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
✨ My Little Spider releases Nov 7th!!✨
🐛 care for a cozy spider companion that lives on your PC
🏡 collect 50+ unique bugs at different locations and times of day
🕸️ adorn your web with fun decorations and colors
⬇️ link below ⬇️
#gamedev #cozygames #indiegame
🐛 care for a cozy spider companion that lives on your PC
🏡 collect 50+ unique bugs at different locations and times of day
🕸️ adorn your web with fun decorations and colors
⬇️ link below ⬇️
#gamedev #cozygames #indiegame
😊🙈
I'm such a sucker for a silly game with a big heart. I think this is my favorite demo I've played during NextFest. Absolutly getting tucked away for when I get back to streaming. You're doing amazing work! @jakefriend.bsky.social I can't wait to see the rest!
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...
Scrabdackle on Steam
The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted wo...
store.steampowered.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
😊🙈
Reposted by jakefriend
Sliksong: welcome to the dismal bile pit
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue
[hours later]
Silksong: welcome to the vomit viaduct
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue
[hours later]
Sillksong: welcome to shit-eating canyon
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue
[hours later]
Silksong: welcome to the vomit viaduct
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue
[hours later]
Sillksong: welcome to shit-eating canyon
September 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Sliksong: welcome to the dismal bile pit
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue
[hours later]
Silksong: welcome to the vomit viaduct
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue
[hours later]
Sillksong: welcome to shit-eating canyon
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue
[hours later]
Silksong: welcome to the vomit viaduct
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue
[hours later]
Sillksong: welcome to shit-eating canyon