Jay Ma
@jarmustard.bsky.social
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Jay Ma
@jarmustard.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Matt found the original "brainstorming document" for FTL -
Written on a big roll of paper in his apartment in Shanghai over beers.
You can see a lot of the foundational ideas there, but this was before we even pictured having ship-to-ship combat.
Written on a big roll of paper in his apartment in Shanghai over beers.
You can see a lot of the foundational ideas there, but this was before we even pictured having ship-to-ship combat.
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Alright, time for one final sales round-up. We're going Sicko Mode: Games for very specific tastes. Maybe you'll discover something about yourself?
I'm still amazed that PC Gamer allowed me to write about Angel At Dusk. A DEEPLY horny body-horror shmup with a surprisingly high-concept sci-fi story.
I'm still amazed that PC Gamer allowed me to write about Angel At Dusk. A DEEPLY horny body-horror shmup with a surprisingly high-concept sci-fi story.
Save 45% on Angel at Dusk on Steam
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!
store.steampowered.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Alright, time for one final sales round-up. We're going Sicko Mode: Games for very specific tastes. Maybe you'll discover something about yourself?
I'm still amazed that PC Gamer allowed me to write about Angel At Dusk. A DEEPLY horny body-horror shmup with a surprisingly high-concept sci-fi story.
I'm still amazed that PC Gamer allowed me to write about Angel At Dusk. A DEEPLY horny body-horror shmup with a surprisingly high-concept sci-fi story.
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My end-of-year Hidden Gems list is up on PC Gamer! They asked me for 15. I did 30. Somehow, Weird Little Guys and The Apocalypse were a theme.
2025 was terrible in every other regard, but the games? Good.
I also just updated my Steam Curator Page with all the stuff in the feature and a few others.
2025 was terrible in every other regard, but the games? Good.
I also just updated my Steam Curator Page with all the stuff in the feature and a few others.
30 hidden gems from 2025 to grab before the Steam Winter Sale ends
2025 was an overwhelming year. Let's savor those positives in unlikely places.
www.pcgamer.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
My end-of-year Hidden Gems list is up on PC Gamer! They asked me for 15. I did 30. Somehow, Weird Little Guys and The Apocalypse were a theme.
2025 was terrible in every other regard, but the games? Good.
I also just updated my Steam Curator Page with all the stuff in the feature and a few others.
2025 was terrible in every other regard, but the games? Good.
I also just updated my Steam Curator Page with all the stuff in the feature and a few others.
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I expect game decompilations and N64 Recompiled to be one of the big topics in the retro scene this year, so I've launched an ongoing project: keeping track of them on a page that's as nicely laid and useful out as I can make it!
Decompilation projects and N64 Recompiled PC ports (Jan 2026)
A guide to the playable and upcoming retro game decomps and recompilations, updated monthly.
readonlymemo.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I expect game decompilations and N64 Recompiled to be one of the big topics in the retro scene this year, so I've launched an ongoing project: keeping track of them on a page that's as nicely laid and useful out as I can make it!
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The third Quake Brutalism Jam - launched last night. Largest community project of its kind.
The biggest surprise: It's available both as a mod or as a FULLY STANDALONE FREE GAME. 77 one-shot Quake adventures using a whole new set of weapons, enemies and a whole lot of concrete.
qbj3.slipseer.com
The biggest surprise: It's available both as a mod or as a FULLY STANDALONE FREE GAME. 77 one-shot Quake adventures using a whole new set of weapons, enemies and a whole lot of concrete.
qbj3.slipseer.com
QUAKE BRUTALIST JAM III - Release Trailer
YouTube video by Fairweather
www.youtube.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The third Quake Brutalism Jam - launched last night. Largest community project of its kind.
The biggest surprise: It's available both as a mod or as a FULLY STANDALONE FREE GAME. 77 one-shot Quake adventures using a whole new set of weapons, enemies and a whole lot of concrete.
qbj3.slipseer.com
The biggest surprise: It's available both as a mod or as a FULLY STANDALONE FREE GAME. 77 one-shot Quake adventures using a whole new set of weapons, enemies and a whole lot of concrete.
qbj3.slipseer.com
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A precision platformer with accessible controls filled with surprises and easter eggs on every level.
Players seem to love it, and we've already received several awards and nominations, including Best Indie Game from Argentina and two awards for the audio.
Overview Trailer:
Players seem to love it, and we've already received several awards and nominations, including Best Indie Game from Argentina and two awards for the audio.
Overview Trailer:
November 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A precision platformer with accessible controls filled with surprises and easter eggs on every level.
Players seem to love it, and we've already received several awards and nominations, including Best Indie Game from Argentina and two awards for the audio.
Overview Trailer:
Players seem to love it, and we've already received several awards and nominations, including Best Indie Game from Argentina and two awards for the audio.
Overview Trailer:
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Do you like roguelike games? Do you like Puzzle Quest? Do you wish both of those were in the same place? You're in luck: kfsoftware.itch.io/puzzlerogue
Puzzle Rogue is early access, playable in-browser! It's fully featured and you can play through the first area. Let us know if you slay the Wyvern!
Puzzle Rogue is early access, playable in-browser! It's fully featured and you can play through the first area. Let us know if you slay the Wyvern!
Puzzle Rogue by Kittehface Software
A roguelike inspired by the original Puzzle Quest!
kfsoftware.itch.io
December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Do you like roguelike games? Do you like Puzzle Quest? Do you wish both of those were in the same place? You're in luck: kfsoftware.itch.io/puzzlerogue
Puzzle Rogue is early access, playable in-browser! It's fully featured and you can play through the first area. Let us know if you slay the Wyvern!
Puzzle Rogue is early access, playable in-browser! It's fully featured and you can play through the first area. Let us know if you slay the Wyvern!
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Paradise Killer is currently FREE on Epic Games Store as one of their festive free games! 😱
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Paradise Killer is currently FREE on Epic Games Store as one of their festive free games! 😱
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
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wahoo, Angeline Era's OST is here as Lena Raine's pick! I also released my liner notes, too, if you want to find out about its influences and composition: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
listen on bandcamp or streaming! htch.bandcamp.com/album/angeli...
also! the double-album's beautiful art:
listen on bandcamp or streaming! htch.bandcamp.com/album/angeli...
also! the double-album's beautiful art:
December 23, 2025 at 1:07 AM
wahoo, Angeline Era's OST is here as Lena Raine's pick! I also released my liner notes, too, if you want to find out about its influences and composition: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
listen on bandcamp or streaming! htch.bandcamp.com/album/angeli...
also! the double-album's beautiful art:
listen on bandcamp or streaming! htch.bandcamp.com/album/angeli...
also! the double-album's beautiful art:
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
For the Steam Winter Sale, Carter's Quest is 40% off!!
It's an action-adventure game, with combat reminiscent of Devil May Cry, that goes in directions you could never expect. Please, give it a try if you haven't already!
For the Steam Winter Sale, Carter's Quest is 40% off!!
It's an action-adventure game, with combat reminiscent of Devil May Cry, that goes in directions you could never expect. Please, give it a try if you haven't already!
Five years ago, I started a project that was everything you aren't supposed to do.
A big, hours-long single player action game with cutscenes and side quests galore.
After release last year, I've more than doubled the size of the game, and I'm not done yet.
#gamedev
A big, hours-long single player action game with cutscenes and side quests galore.
After release last year, I've more than doubled the size of the game, and I'm not done yet.
#gamedev
December 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
For the Steam Winter Sale, Carter's Quest is 40% off!!
It's an action-adventure game, with combat reminiscent of Devil May Cry, that goes in directions you could never expect. Please, give it a try if you haven't already!
For the Steam Winter Sale, Carter's Quest is 40% off!!
It's an action-adventure game, with combat reminiscent of Devil May Cry, that goes in directions you could never expect. Please, give it a try if you haven't already!
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December 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Hey folks, I'm gonna start a new recommendation thread, and because I very recently did a huge thread of 50 indie game recommendations, it might be a little shorter, and I'll be aiming for NO OVERLAPS! Are you ready?
1. Look Outside
I'll be brief. Just play this immediately, trust me.
1. Look Outside
I'll be brief. Just play this immediately, trust me.
December 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Hey folks, I'm gonna start a new recommendation thread, and because I very recently did a huge thread of 50 indie game recommendations, it might be a little shorter, and I'll be aiming for NO OVERLAPS! Are you ready?
1. Look Outside
I'll be brief. Just play this immediately, trust me.
1. Look Outside
I'll be brief. Just play this immediately, trust me.
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I've been working on a game pitch and story dear to me, "ENGINE ANGEL", with the team at Ivy Road!
We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!
We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!
December 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I've been working on a game pitch and story dear to me, "ENGINE ANGEL", with the team at Ivy Road!
We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!
We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!
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🪱🪱🪱Wirm is out right now!!!🪱🪱🪱
Please enjoy this new trailer voiced by my 2-year-old son, then go buy the game on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...
Please enjoy this new trailer voiced by my 2-year-old son, then go buy the game on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...
December 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🪱🪱🪱Wirm is out right now!!!🪱🪱🪱
Please enjoy this new trailer voiced by my 2-year-old son, then go buy the game on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...
Please enjoy this new trailer voiced by my 2-year-old son, then go buy the game on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...
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Grab your rod and call a buddy, Cast n Chill now has co-op!
Whether you’re lookin' to kick back and fish side by side or stir up a bit of friendly competition, it’s all better with company.
Free update out now!
store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/...
#cozygames #indiegames #steam #pcgaming
Whether you’re lookin' to kick back and fish side by side or stir up a bit of friendly competition, it’s all better with company.
Free update out now!
store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/...
#cozygames #indiegames #steam #pcgaming
December 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Grab your rod and call a buddy, Cast n Chill now has co-op!
Whether you’re lookin' to kick back and fish side by side or stir up a bit of friendly competition, it’s all better with company.
Free update out now!
store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/...
#cozygames #indiegames #steam #pcgaming
Whether you’re lookin' to kick back and fish side by side or stir up a bit of friendly competition, it’s all better with company.
Free update out now!
store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/...
#cozygames #indiegames #steam #pcgaming
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🗺️A secret-filled adventure with thrilling action...⚔️
Angeline Era is 20% off for the Steam Winter Sale!!
The reviews don't lie - come explore, like never before!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
Angeline Era is 20% off for the Steam Winter Sale!!
The reviews don't lie - come explore, like never before!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
December 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🗺️A secret-filled adventure with thrilling action...⚔️
Angeline Era is 20% off for the Steam Winter Sale!!
The reviews don't lie - come explore, like never before!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
Angeline Era is 20% off for the Steam Winter Sale!!
The reviews don't lie - come explore, like never before!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Here's the December edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye: thinkythirdthursday.com/december-2025
Thinky Third Thursday - December 2025
Monthly game recommendations from the puzzle experts at Draknek & Friends
thinkythirdthursday.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Here's the December edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye: thinkythirdthursday.com/december-2025
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Analgesic's latest RPG is a sharply designed counterpoint to open world excess.
Angeline Era is a shrewd and poetic examination of the past
Sprawling yet intimate, the new RPG Angeline Era offers sharp, personal design in an age of open world excess.
www.avclub.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Analgesic's latest RPG is a sharply designed counterpoint to open world excess.
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The sequel to the 50 indie game recommendation prompt, FIFTY UPCOMING INDIE GAMES! Feel free to quote this and start your own thread, I'd encourage you to play along.
1. Crowsworn
Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.
1. Crowsworn
Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.
Crowsworn on Steam
Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to u...
store.steampowered.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The sequel to the 50 indie game recommendation prompt, FIFTY UPCOMING INDIE GAMES! Feel free to quote this and start your own thread, I'd encourage you to play along.
1. Crowsworn
Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.
1. Crowsworn
Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.
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Keita Takahashi said 'To a T' didn't sell well enough. He moved back to Japan with his family, unsure if he will stay in the industry.
store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/...
www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/...
www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
December 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Keita Takahashi said 'To a T' didn't sell well enough. He moved back to Japan with his family, unsure if he will stay in the industry.
store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/...
www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/...
www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
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Adapt Rebel Transmute to your own gameplay style using more than 40 different augments! 🦾
🎮 Mix and match your favorites to create epic builds for your adventure! 🚀
📢 Available now on all platforms!
#Metroidvania
🎮 Mix and match your favorites to create epic builds for your adventure! 🚀
📢 Available now on all platforms!
#Metroidvania
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Adapt Rebel Transmute to your own gameplay style using more than 40 different augments! 🦾
🎮 Mix and match your favorites to create epic builds for your adventure! 🚀
📢 Available now on all platforms!
#Metroidvania
🎮 Mix and match your favorites to create epic builds for your adventure! 🚀
📢 Available now on all platforms!
#Metroidvania
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In case you missed it, our award-winning puzzle game LOK Digital is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch.
Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways.
lok-digital.com/switch
Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways.
lok-digital.com/switch
December 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In case you missed it, our award-winning puzzle game LOK Digital is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch.
Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways.
lok-digital.com/switch
Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways.
lok-digital.com/switch
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Gertie and her creature companion must venture into dungeons & lush forests on a quest to fulfill a coven’s oath.
Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/...
Summon Hints from the Coven: wildflowerinteractive.substack.com
Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/...
Summon Hints from the Coven: wildflowerinteractive.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Gertie and her creature companion must venture into dungeons & lush forests on a quest to fulfill a coven’s oath.
Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/...
Summon Hints from the Coven: wildflowerinteractive.substack.com
Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/...
Summon Hints from the Coven: wildflowerinteractive.substack.com
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X-YZE is out now, for free!
chrislsound.itch.io/x-yze
X-YZE is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.
Cool bonus stuff is available for $10+!
Trailer by @alixesque.itch.io
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #godot #GodotEngine #solodev #pixelart #bumpcombat #bumpslash #bumpygame
chrislsound.itch.io/x-yze
X-YZE is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.
Cool bonus stuff is available for $10+!
Trailer by @alixesque.itch.io
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #godot #GodotEngine #solodev #pixelart #bumpcombat #bumpslash #bumpygame
September 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
X-YZE is out now, for free!
chrislsound.itch.io/x-yze
X-YZE is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.
Cool bonus stuff is available for $10+!
Trailer by @alixesque.itch.io
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #godot #GodotEngine #solodev #pixelart #bumpcombat #bumpslash #bumpygame
chrislsound.itch.io/x-yze
X-YZE is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.
Cool bonus stuff is available for $10+!
Trailer by @alixesque.itch.io
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #godot #GodotEngine #solodev #pixelart #bumpcombat #bumpslash #bumpygame
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Dogpile is out RIGHT NOW across the WORLD!!!
🐩 13 x lovable dogs to merge
🦴 179 x game changing tags
💥 14 x unique decks to master
🏆 3 x difficulties to wrap your noggin around
🐶 INFINITE WAYS TO PLAY
store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...
🐩 13 x lovable dogs to merge
🦴 179 x game changing tags
💥 14 x unique decks to master
🏆 3 x difficulties to wrap your noggin around
🐶 INFINITE WAYS TO PLAY
store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...
December 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Dogpile is out RIGHT NOW across the WORLD!!!
🐩 13 x lovable dogs to merge
🦴 179 x game changing tags
💥 14 x unique decks to master
🏆 3 x difficulties to wrap your noggin around
🐶 INFINITE WAYS TO PLAY
store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...
🐩 13 x lovable dogs to merge
🦴 179 x game changing tags
💥 14 x unique decks to master
🏆 3 x difficulties to wrap your noggin around
🐶 INFINITE WAYS TO PLAY
store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...