Mae Finch 🫀
@maethefinch.bsky.social
🥀 The only way out is through
🪶 Technical writer, narrative game dev, dungeon master (D&D)
👻 Games: Undead Flames, Soul Date
📸 instagram.com/mae_the_finch
👾 maethefinch.itch.io
📺 youtube.com/@mae_the_finch
❄️ COLDER: https://forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBmsbF7A
🪶 Technical writer, narrative game dev, dungeon master (D&D)
👻 Games: Undead Flames, Soul Date
📸 instagram.com/mae_the_finch
👾 maethefinch.itch.io
📺 youtube.com/@mae_the_finch
❄️ COLDER: https://forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBmsbF7A
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Mae Finch 🫀
@maethefinch.bsky.social
· Oct 10
There might be worse things than the end of the world. 🗡️ #slaytheprincess #slaytober #fanart #horror #horrorgames #indiegames
I want to set up my own website and the last time I did so, GoDaddy was the new hot thing. Please help
Where is best to host these days?
Where is best to host these days?
January 20, 2026 at 12:06 AM
I want to set up my own website and the last time I did so, GoDaddy was the new hot thing. Please help
Where is best to host these days?
Where is best to host these days?
My solo development project, COLDER, is now available for mobile!
Riddle your way through the longest night: maethefinch.itch.io/colder/devlo...
#indiegame #gameupdates #solodev #riddle
Riddle your way through the longest night: maethefinch.itch.io/colder/devlo...
#indiegame #gameupdates #solodev #riddle
COLDER 2.01.18.26 Updates - Mobile and More!
COLDER is now available on mobile! This first major update includes: Support for mobile devices Standardized UI element sizes, placement, and colors Fix for display issue on especially small and large...
maethefinch.itch.io
January 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM
My solo development project, COLDER, is now available for mobile!
Riddle your way through the longest night: maethefinch.itch.io/colder/devlo...
#indiegame #gameupdates #solodev #riddle
Riddle your way through the longest night: maethefinch.itch.io/colder/devlo...
#indiegame #gameupdates #solodev #riddle
I'll do proper promo tomorrow but I pushed out COLDER for mobile and a bunch of bug fixes and quality of life improvements! Very happy with how this turned out and excited for the expansion
January 19, 2026 at 7:18 AM
I'll do proper promo tomorrow but I pushed out COLDER for mobile and a bunch of bug fixes and quality of life improvements! Very happy with how this turned out and excited for the expansion
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
This is from the Vonnegut museum, and apt as ever.
January 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This is from the Vonnegut museum, and apt as ever.
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
In the 20+ years I've had Crohn's Disease, 2025 was easily the most difficult year this illness has ever put me through. I'm really proud that I managed to get an artwork done every month this year despite struggling so much with my health. Lets hope 2026 is kinder and gentler to us all. 💚
December 31, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In the 20+ years I've had Crohn's Disease, 2025 was easily the most difficult year this illness has ever put me through. I'm really proud that I managed to get an artwork done every month this year despite struggling so much with my health. Lets hope 2026 is kinder and gentler to us all. 💚
My 2026 is going to be primarily focused on my health. Routine building - getting back into weightlifting, BJJ, cooking more, getting my sleep schedule back in check - and a good bit of medical care hoop jumping to deal with the chronic infections that disrupted my routines in the first place
December 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
My 2026 is going to be primarily focused on my health. Routine building - getting back into weightlifting, BJJ, cooking more, getting my sleep schedule back in check - and a good bit of medical care hoop jumping to deal with the chronic infections that disrupted my routines in the first place
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
"They found the coats on Thursday morning.
Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
December 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"They found the coats on Thursday morning.
Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
Are there any modern romantasy novels that don't call women "females"?
December 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Are there any modern romantasy novels that don't call women "females"?
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
🌟 Spotlight: @maethefinch.bsky.social
COLDER is officially released for early access! 🎉❄️
COLDER is a Winter Solstice riddle-solving mini-game about survival and what makes us human.
What would you do for a little warmth on the longes...
#IndieSpotlight #SmallCommunities
COLDER is officially released for early access! 🎉❄️
COLDER is a Winter Solstice riddle-solving mini-game about survival and what makes us human.
What would you do for a little warmth on the longes...
#IndieSpotlight #SmallCommunities
December 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🌟 Spotlight: @maethefinch.bsky.social
COLDER is officially released for early access! 🎉❄️
COLDER is a Winter Solstice riddle-solving mini-game about survival and what makes us human.
What would you do for a little warmth on the longes...
#IndieSpotlight #SmallCommunities
COLDER is officially released for early access! 🎉❄️
COLDER is a Winter Solstice riddle-solving mini-game about survival and what makes us human.
What would you do for a little warmth on the longes...
#IndieSpotlight #SmallCommunities
COLDER is officially released for early access! 🎉❄️
COLDER is a Winter Solstice riddle-solving mini-game about survival and what makes us human.
What would you do for a little warmth on the longest night?
maethefinch.itch.io/colder
#indiedev #indiegame #gamerelease #puzzlegame #solodev #newgame
COLDER is a Winter Solstice riddle-solving mini-game about survival and what makes us human.
What would you do for a little warmth on the longest night?
maethefinch.itch.io/colder
#indiedev #indiegame #gamerelease #puzzlegame #solodev #newgame
COLDER by Mae Finch
Riddle your way through the longest night.
maethefinch.itch.io
December 22, 2025 at 3:54 AM
COLDER is officially released for early access! 🎉❄️
COLDER is a Winter Solstice riddle-solving mini-game about survival and what makes us human.
What would you do for a little warmth on the longest night?
maethefinch.itch.io/colder
#indiedev #indiegame #gamerelease #puzzlegame #solodev #newgame
COLDER is a Winter Solstice riddle-solving mini-game about survival and what makes us human.
What would you do for a little warmth on the longest night?
maethefinch.itch.io/colder
#indiedev #indiegame #gamerelease #puzzlegame #solodev #newgame
Check out my teaser for COLDER: the video game, releasing early access tomorrow on the longest night of the year 🔥
#videogames #solodev #riddles #riddlegame #narrativegame #chooseyourownadventure #gamedev #gamerelease
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88PR...
#videogames #solodev #riddles #riddlegame #narrativegame #chooseyourownadventure #gamedev #gamerelease
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88PR...
COLDER: the video game | teaser trailer
YouTube video by Mae Finch
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Check out my teaser for COLDER: the video game, releasing early access tomorrow on the longest night of the year 🔥
#videogames #solodev #riddles #riddlegame #narrativegame #chooseyourownadventure #gamedev #gamerelease
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88PR...
#videogames #solodev #riddles #riddlegame #narrativegame #chooseyourownadventure #gamedev #gamerelease
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88PR...
POV you're one wrong word away from disaster.
#COLDERgame #videogameart #indiegame #gameart #art #handdrawnart
#COLDERgame #videogameart #indiegame #gameart #art #handdrawnart
December 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
POV you're one wrong word away from disaster.
#COLDERgame #videogameart #indiegame #gameart #art #handdrawnart
#COLDERgame #videogameart #indiegame #gameart #art #handdrawnart
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
👀 🤫 Sneak Preview of COLDER! This narrative mini game features handdrawn art, 20 unique riddles based on items submitted by the community, and original music. Releasing early access on the longest night, December 21st 2025. Follow for updates! #indiegame #indiedev #riddle #puzzlegame #solodev #noai
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
👀 🤫 Sneak Preview of COLDER! This narrative mini game features handdrawn art, 20 unique riddles based on items submitted by the community, and original music. Releasing early access on the longest night, December 21st 2025. Follow for updates! #indiegame #indiedev #riddle #puzzlegame #solodev #noai
👀 🤫 Sneak Preview of COLDER! This narrative mini game features handdrawn art, 20 unique riddles based on items submitted by the community, and original music. Releasing early access on the longest night, December 21st 2025. Follow for updates! #indiegame #indiedev #riddle #puzzlegame #solodev #noai
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
👀 🤫 Sneak Preview of COLDER! This narrative mini game features handdrawn art, 20 unique riddles based on items submitted by the community, and original music. Releasing early access on the longest night, December 21st 2025. Follow for updates! #indiegame #indiedev #riddle #puzzlegame #solodev #noai
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
This form closes tonight!
I'm looking for just 4 more submissions to meet my goal.
Tell me about an object that is dear to you and get your name in the credits of my new game!
I'm looking for just 4 more submissions to meet my goal.
Tell me about an object that is dear to you and get your name in the credits of my new game!
Announcing my Winter Solstice mini game, COLDER. Solve riddles like your life depends on it - because it does!
YOU can be a part of this chilling adventure and get your name in the credits by sharing your most cherished item here: forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBm...
#IndieGame #MiniGame #Art #GameDev
YOU can be a part of this chilling adventure and get your name in the credits by sharing your most cherished item here: forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBm...
#IndieGame #MiniGame #Art #GameDev
December 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
This form closes tonight!
I'm looking for just 4 more submissions to meet my goal.
Tell me about an object that is dear to you and get your name in the credits of my new game!
I'm looking for just 4 more submissions to meet my goal.
Tell me about an object that is dear to you and get your name in the credits of my new game!
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
Rob Reiner made THE PRINCESS BRIDE. He made WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. He made MISERY, SPINAL TAP, and countless other classics.
Rob gave us a great gift, and his and his wife's senseless murders are a devastating loss.
Rob gave us a great gift, and his and his wife's senseless murders are a devastating loss.
December 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Rob Reiner made THE PRINCESS BRIDE. He made WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. He made MISERY, SPINAL TAP, and countless other classics.
Rob gave us a great gift, and his and his wife's senseless murders are a devastating loss.
Rob gave us a great gift, and his and his wife's senseless murders are a devastating loss.
This form closes tonight!
I'm looking for just 4 more submissions to meet my goal.
Tell me about an object that is dear to you and get your name in the credits of my new game!
I'm looking for just 4 more submissions to meet my goal.
Tell me about an object that is dear to you and get your name in the credits of my new game!
Announcing my Winter Solstice mini game, COLDER. Solve riddles like your life depends on it - because it does!
YOU can be a part of this chilling adventure and get your name in the credits by sharing your most cherished item here: forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBm...
#IndieGame #MiniGame #Art #GameDev
YOU can be a part of this chilling adventure and get your name in the credits by sharing your most cherished item here: forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBm...
#IndieGame #MiniGame #Art #GameDev
December 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
This form closes tonight!
I'm looking for just 4 more submissions to meet my goal.
Tell me about an object that is dear to you and get your name in the credits of my new game!
I'm looking for just 4 more submissions to meet my goal.
Tell me about an object that is dear to you and get your name in the credits of my new game!
Very excited to finally share some character art for COLDER, my mini riddle game.
#gameart #characterart #originalart #madebyhumans
#gameart #characterart #originalart #madebyhumans
December 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Very excited to finally share some character art for COLDER, my mini riddle game.
#gameart #characterart #originalart #madebyhumans
#gameart #characterart #originalart #madebyhumans
It is incredibly difficult to thread the needle between universally condemning religious belief and absolving the church of its sins, especially in a silly whodunnit, but by (and without) god this movie did it beautifully
Watching #WakeUpDeadMan now 🍿
December 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
It is incredibly difficult to thread the needle between universally condemning religious belief and absolving the church of its sins, especially in a silly whodunnit, but by (and without) god this movie did it beautifully
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
Nic & I wrote hundreds of events for Amberspire, so I can say (with some bias) that the game’s world is so considered & interesting, but allows the player to form their own narrative that is reflected back at them in the cities they build.
I’m proud to work on it, and everyone should wishlist it!!
I’m proud to work on it, and everyone should wishlist it!!
And hey, wishlist Amberspire! tell a friend! store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Nic & I wrote hundreds of events for Amberspire, so I can say (with some bias) that the game’s world is so considered & interesting, but allows the player to form their own narrative that is reflected back at them in the cities they build.
I’m proud to work on it, and everyone should wishlist it!!
I’m proud to work on it, and everyone should wishlist it!!
I can tell I'm improving as a game dev because I'm increasingly getting frustrated with my game editor's styling shortcuts and just doing things the good old fashioned way in HTML and CSS
December 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I can tell I'm improving as a game dev because I'm increasingly getting frustrated with my game editor's styling shortcuts and just doing things the good old fashioned way in HTML and CSS
Reposted by Mae Finch 🫀
This is the final week to have your entry featured in COLDER: the video game!
Submit items here to be part of my Winter Solstice riddle game and get your name in the Credits: forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBm...
#indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #riddles #twinegames #narrativegames
Submit items here to be part of my Winter Solstice riddle game and get your name in the Credits: forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBm...
#indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #riddles #twinegames #narrativegames
Submit items to Colder: the video game!
Colder is a winter solstice-themed mini-game that challenges players to solve riddles - while their lives are on the line. If you would like to share your most cherished item and why it is special to ...
forms.gle
December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This is the final week to have your entry featured in COLDER: the video game!
Submit items here to be part of my Winter Solstice riddle game and get your name in the Credits: forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBm...
#indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #riddles #twinegames #narrativegames
Submit items here to be part of my Winter Solstice riddle game and get your name in the Credits: forms.gle/QqVJwTWUkRBm...
#indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #riddles #twinegames #narrativegames
Finally got to work on COLDER again today. Cleaned up and consolidated my stylesheet and made some basic UI improvements. Also added the new background!
#indiedev #devlogs #narrativegamedev
#indiedev #devlogs #narrativegamedev
December 12, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Finally got to work on COLDER again today. Cleaned up and consolidated my stylesheet and made some basic UI improvements. Also added the new background!
#indiedev #devlogs #narrativegamedev
#indiedev #devlogs #narrativegamedev
The map! Made with Inkarnate. My PC's green grung got to redeem himself and protect his brethren in a fierce fight with an invading venturing party in the Sentinel Swamps of the Caurak Zandervos dungeons ⚔️
December 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The map! Made with Inkarnate. My PC's green grung got to redeem himself and protect his brethren in a fierce fight with an invading venturing party in the Sentinel Swamps of the Caurak Zandervos dungeons ⚔️