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Keenardo
@keenardo.bsky.social
game dev. Making the Leap, featured in Indiepocalypse #49.

https://keenardo.itch.io/
What I call it when my soda goes flat.
September 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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September 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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the summer hit radio stations slept on
September 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
As expected, Silksong is full of bugs.
September 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Can a monkey write "Hamlet"? 🐒

The infinite monkey theorem states that given an infinite amount of time and a typewriter, a monkey randomly pressing keys would eventually produce every possible finite text – including the complete works of Shakespeare. 

Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/6G3C
August 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I've kept thinking about this article ever since I read it. It's not just nostalgia, they really don't make them like this anymore.
Hey! New article! This one's about the history of first person shooters, what makes 'em work, and why I like the shooters I like. It's also me lamenting how they've died, and talking a bit about why I want to go ahead and make one.

docseuss.medium.com/first-person...
first person shooters are extremely fun, but the industry rarely makes the ones i like anymore
There’s something about that anticipation as your dropship passes over open ocean and the fighting on the beach comes into view…
docseuss.medium.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Just rolled credits on Death Stranding 2. They did it again. 👍💙🥲
August 2, 2025 at 5:05 AM
July 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
May 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Doing #pixelart for my next project. #pixel_dailies has been a fun way to develop daily practice! Pretty happy with how today's #brokensword turned out.
May 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Ok I genuinely need some input. I have this game concept and I can't tell if the idea is just too fucking weird to have an actual audience. There's a little "beta signup" at the end of this thread so you can register your interest to tell me if I should build this! You could also repost!

Thread:
April 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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It's been a while since I've done this, and the world is bleak - so we can all use a little art & creativity.

What is everyone creating nowadays? Games, art, music, video, writing, anything - whether it is early, almost done, or just shipped. Feel free to include trailers, images, links - whatever.
March 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
In Spring 2023, I made a game in #DreamsPS4 called The Last Sunflower.

In Spring 2024, I began remaking The Last Sunflower in #GodotEngine.

And now, on the first day of Spring 2025, I'm happy to announce that The Last Sunflower is available to download on #itch!

keenardo.itch.io/the-last-sun...
The Last Sunflower by Keenardo
A short cinematic sci-fi runner about bringing life back to the cosmos.
keenardo.itch.io
March 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
So excited for the first day of Spring tomorrow! Doing something fun for it.
March 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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I have shared this story, this thread, before - but I think given the state of the world, it's worth telling once again. Maybe it can help, especially if like me, you make art, and you wonder what the use of all of it is right now.
March 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Making an icon and then seeing it on my desktop is consistently one of my favorite parts of #gamedev. So excited to share this one with everyone soon.
March 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Our new MinnMax Interview brings together the developers of Mouthwashing and 1000xResist to celebrate each other's games!

Any help sharing this insightful discussion between @wrongorgan.bsky.social and @sunsetvisitor.studio is appreciated! youtu.be/bSK8kWoAlD0
January 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“In my game [you help someone jump over a big chasm] and you do it by [being there when they fail and pushing them to continue].” -Making The Leap

“In my game [you bring life back to the universe] and you do it by [flying a bee-shaped spaceship into the sun]." -The Last Sunflower
If you want a place to start:

“In my game [the gameplay or story goal is this] and you do it by [describe the game loop].”

I’ve seen so many devs fail to articulate that and/or show it in their trailers.

Usually at best they just describe the game loop to which I ask: “So what’s the goal?”
Developing a game: 1000s of inspirations and life experiences fused into a unique and multi-faceted gem via an epic soul breaking journey.

Selling a game: List the one game you copied and how your clone is better.
January 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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If you want a place to start:

“In my game [the gameplay or story goal is this] and you do it by [describe the game loop].”

I’ve seen so many devs fail to articulate that and/or show it in their trailers.

Usually at best they just describe the game loop to which I ask: “So what’s the goal?”
Developing a game: 1000s of inspirations and life experiences fused into a unique and multi-faceted gem via an epic soul breaking journey.

Selling a game: List the one game you copied and how your clone is better.
January 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Severance x Prince of Persia sounds frickin sick
Dandadan Minecraft.

Not sure how I feel about that.
January 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Making The Leap becoming a part of Indiepocalypse was an absolute highlight of my 2024. So thankful something like this exists, and would love to see it grow and continue to be great! Check it out!
The 5th Annual Indiepocalypse Pledge Drive is now live!

pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalyp...

It's that time of year where once again I work to secure that yearly payout for Indiepocalypse contributors and possibly even break even on this whole project!

Live drive at:
www.twitch.tv/pizzapranks
January 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Intergalactic announcement has me replaying Guardians of the Galaxy. What a really excellent game that I don't see talked about enough.
December 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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All of Indiepocalypse is on sale for the itch Autumn sale! Get yourself a collection of what people (me) are calling "the coolest alternative games from around the world" for only $10 (and $.05)!

Or go all out and save at the absurd price of $500 for the whole lot!

itch.io/s/133744/the...
November 27, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Check please.
November 29, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Time to show off what I've been working on this year! This is The Last Sunflower, a short cinematic scifi gauntlet run. Rocket your way between orbiting petals and attempt to bring life back to a dying cosmos. Originally #MadeinDreams, now being remade in #godot. May The Garden Bloom Anew in 2025.
November 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM