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Jay Ma
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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.
A big sheet of paper with random notes and sketches using colored markers scattered haphazardly. Various ideas are written like "Fire is grid based and spreads :(" and "Questions: real time or turn based?"
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susadebastet.bsky.social
We're happy to announce that MeowGun: Hell Denizen is out of Early Access and in 24% discount!

🐈HAPPY CAT SOUNDS🐈
Go try it neeooww~!

Here's a release trailer we whipped up, hope you'll get a few laughs. ;D We'll take a lil' break now, meow :3

store.steampowered.com/app/2347390/...
#indiedev #FPS
January 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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hantani.bsky.social
I've got a new home for my blog that finally isn't Substack! And a new fun post where I discuss 27 Tips on how to design Bumpslash combat games like Angeline Era. Perhaps the Action-inclined may be interested.
buttondown.com/melodicambie...
27 Tips For Future Bumpslash Designers
27 Tips on how to design Bumpslash combat for your game
buttondown.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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itsthetalia.bsky.social
Brutal Orchestra: True Zeal is out now!!!

To celebrate Brutal Orchestra is on sale for the next 5 days!

Learn about legendary cryptids, battle talented lizards, smooze and booze your way through strange barside conversations! I even heard you can meet the pope in this one...
January 23, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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doublefine.com
Let's dive into what Kiln is. It's a pottery power-fantasy that celebrates both Creativity and Destruction: the pleasure that comes from both making beautiful things, and then smashing those beautiful things to smithereens!

www.doublefine.com/games/kiln
January 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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studioanisa.bsky.social
Turnbound will be out on Early Access tomorrow!!

store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/...
Turnbound on Steam
Turnbound is an auto battler, where you manage a hero's inventory to escape a haunted boardgame. Each run is different from the last, with unique upgrades, combos and synergies. Async PvP lets you bat...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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wakuwakugames.com
One Turn Kill is now on sale!
store.steampowered.com/app/3151270/
Save 20% on One Turn Kill on Steam
One Turn Kill is a PvE card game where card drawing and deck control are the keys to victory. Engage in battles limited to a single turn for an exhilarating, suspenseful experience.Join the protagonis...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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focus-entmt.com
#MIO: Memories in Orbit is OUT 💫

Embark on a challenging metroidvania journey, uncover hidden memories, and experience a breathtaking world full of secrets!

👉 Play now on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 1 & 2: community.focus-entmt.com/focus-entert...
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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inkle.co
** TR-49 : launches today **

- out right now on iOS
- launches on Steam at 5pm UK time / 9am PST

We ingested the EDGE review into the machine, and this is what it did.
TR49 - EDGE Review, ingested
YouTube video by inkleStudios
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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pocketfrawg.bsky.social
I did it, I finally release my first game! Thanks to everyone who cheered me on and engaged with me, it means a lot!
#gamedev #indiegames #steam #gaming
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Save 15% on Key Your Debt on Steam
You have two things, debt and a number keypad. Use the number keys on your keyboard to pay your debt in this capitalistic clicker debt paying simulator.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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inklingwood.bsky.social
Our hand-drawn, full-length, fully voiced point & click adventure game Foolish Mortals releases November 5, 2025! 👻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0rN...

A wedding... vanished. A treasure... lost. A heart... broken.

Wishlist us now! store.steampowered.com/app/1848440/...
Foolish Mortals Release Date Trailer - November 5, 2025
YouTube video by Inklingwood Studios
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October 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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karoshimyriad.bsky.social
The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox: The Forest of Silver Shallots has now released on Steam Early Access.

store.steampowered.com/app/3942480
January 19, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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yunomisan.bsky.social
倒した敵の爆発で床のパネルを破壊して女の子を助ける、ツインスティックSTG
「Z-GYUBAAN!（ズ・ギュバーーン！）」
本日配信開始しました。よろしくお願いします！
ローンチセールで14日間は、20%OFFなので是非！

store.steampowered.com/app/4040600/...

#ゲーム制作 #ドット絵 #indiedev #pixelart
Save 20% on Z-GYUBAAN! on Steam
Destroy the floor panel with the blast that defeated the enemy and rescue the captive girl! After destroying 75% of the panels, move on to the next stage.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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sovereigntower.bsky.social
Introducing our Arthurian-inspired narrative RPG, Sovereign Tower!

In your new role of sovereign, balance the inflated egos of your knights, answer your subjects' requests, and ensure harmony across the Kingdom's denizens!

Play the Demo today! 👇

https://wildwits.itch.io/sovereign-tower
January 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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greyalien.bsky.social
Announcement: STEAM DEMO OUT NOW!

The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them.

How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸
👇👇👇

store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...

Please wishlist and share - thank you!
#indiedev
January 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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kenney.nl
Retro Textures 1 is out now! 🎉

Completely free to download and use in any of your projects. Includes 115 textures like walls, floors, windows, doors and much more!

kenney.nl/assets/retro... (no tracking, no ads, no sign-up, etc.)
January 15, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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santaragione.com
HORSES was nominated for the Grand Prize and Nuovo Award at the 2026 Independent Games Festival! What a great opportunity to give shoutouts to the incredible talent that made this production possible. Check out the following posts to find out who they are, and what else they worked on! Thread:
HORSES cover with IGF Laurels
January 15, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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madjackmcmad.bsky.social
You'll like my indie game if you played these games:
- Mercs (Especially Original Mode)🎮
- Wizardry 🧙‍♂️
- Contra🌴
- Might and Magic⚔
- Etrian Odyssey🌲

Yes really!

store.steampowered.com/app/3016480/...
January 15, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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hondakiyoshi.bsky.social
CASSETTE BOY is finally out.
Years of graphics, programming, and sound all done solo.
Huge thanks to the publishers who supported me, and to my family.
This game is my idea of what a ”game" is. I hope you enjoy it.

#IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #GameLover
January 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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draknek.bsky.social
We're delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 New Voices Puzzle Grant!

grants.draknek.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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redlockstudio.bsky.social
Hi everyone, the GRAND REVEAL is here!
HYPNOS - The Maze Chronicles, coming to PC and consoles! So glad to finally share it with you all. You can already wishlist the game on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2861210/...
#indiegame #indiegamedev #Hypnos #videogame
HYPNOS on Steam
HYPNOS is a first-person adventure and exploration game, set in a lovecraftian megastructure fever dream. Enter the Nameless City at the edge of Dreams. Follow the trail into the shadow of the Holy Mo...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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digitalesgames.bsky.social
🕵️‍♀️ GAME REVEAL: FROM RUINS 🌱

A new-gen detective adventure combining deduction gameplay with a gripping story full of twists and turns. Gather clues, establish connections, and solve a series of challenging cases. Will you uncover the feud that began at the end of the world?

WISHLIST ON STEAM! 🔗
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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holographic.pink
hello it's #portfolioday !!!

always around for 3D generalist work-- my largest body of work is character work, but i've done props and environments in the past, very versatile

get in here early and you get my great personality and jokes for free 🤸‍♀️ there's also more at tinyurl.com/sz2yjpe3!
January 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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luckshotgames.com
I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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tanyaxshort.bsky.social
hey my fave game from IGF judging is announced at last! AP Thomson is a d(er)anged genius and inspires me to make more of my own, more personal work. everyone even vaguely interested in roguelikes or fae should play: store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
Titanium Court on Steam
A surreal strategy game for clowns and criminals.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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pepperedgame.bsky.social
🎉MAX REPOST🎉

We are on the finish line! Only 10 reviews away from getting the overwhelmingly positive score on Steam!

Please, consider leaving us a review to validate our existence!

#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #steamgames
January 10, 2026 at 5:18 PM