LUCID by The Matte Black Studio
@matteblackstudio.bsky.social
LUCID is a love letter to all my favorite games growing up 👾
WISHLIST LUCID TODAY - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717730/LUCID/
WISHLIST LUCID TODAY - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717730/LUCID/
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Hey Friends :)
My name is Eric and I am making a game called LUCID.
Its a love letter to the games I played growing up.
I'd love to connect and be friends.
#WishlistWednesday #pixelart #aseprite #ドット #metroidvania #indiegame
My name is Eric and I am making a game called LUCID.
Its a love letter to the games I played growing up.
I'd love to connect and be friends.
#WishlistWednesday #pixelart #aseprite #ドット #metroidvania #indiegame
So… Discord shared some news...
What will YOU be doing?
#Discord #IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
What will YOU be doing?
#Discord #IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
So… Discord shared some news...
What will YOU be doing?
#Discord #IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
What will YOU be doing?
#Discord #IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
Feeling very lucky lately.
I’m just one indie dev, but I’m backed by an amazing community.
Thanks for all the love, support, and shares, it truly keeps me going 🌸
Let’s keep building together, RT to spread the indie love🙏💜
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
I’m just one indie dev, but I’m backed by an amazing community.
Thanks for all the love, support, and shares, it truly keeps me going 🌸
Let’s keep building together, RT to spread the indie love🙏💜
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
February 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Feeling very lucky lately.
I’m just one indie dev, but I’m backed by an amazing community.
Thanks for all the love, support, and shares, it truly keeps me going 🌸
Let’s keep building together, RT to spread the indie love🙏💜
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
I’m just one indie dev, but I’m backed by an amazing community.
Thanks for all the love, support, and shares, it truly keeps me going 🌸
Let’s keep building together, RT to spread the indie love🙏💜
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
I have ALWAYS loved video game character posters
Do you have a favorite?? 🌸
LUCID poster done by the talented @psychoramen.bsky.social💎
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt #characterdesign #digitalart #characterart
Do you have a favorite?? 🌸
LUCID poster done by the talented @psychoramen.bsky.social💎
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt #characterdesign #digitalart #characterart
February 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I have ALWAYS loved video game character posters
Do you have a favorite?? 🌸
LUCID poster done by the talented @psychoramen.bsky.social💎
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt #characterdesign #digitalart #characterart
Do you have a favorite?? 🌸
LUCID poster done by the talented @psychoramen.bsky.social💎
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt #characterdesign #digitalart #characterart
In a metroidvania where you’re traversing a huge, unknown world,
movement better feel good.
LUCID feels good. 🌸
#Metroidvania #IndieDev #GameFeel
movement better feel good.
LUCID feels good. 🌸
#Metroidvania #IndieDev #GameFeel
February 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
In a metroidvania where you’re traversing a huge, unknown world,
movement better feel good.
LUCID feels good. 🌸
#Metroidvania #IndieDev #GameFeel
movement better feel good.
LUCID feels good. 🌸
#Metroidvania #IndieDev #GameFeel
Had a GREAT time talking with Jeff today :)
Really hope my "hot takes" land 😅
Really hope my "hot takes" land 😅
My conversation with @matteblackstudio.bsky.social was so good. I’m really excited to get this edited and released for the 15th!
Ep2 of Podtroidvania for has been recorded
I’m excited to announce that on 2/15 you’ll be able to experience it on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms
My guest is none other than Eric Manahan, developer of the highly anticipated indie game, LUCID!
I’m excited to announce that on 2/15 you’ll be able to experience it on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms
My guest is none other than Eric Manahan, developer of the highly anticipated indie game, LUCID!
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Had a GREAT time talking with Jeff today :)
Really hope my "hot takes" land 😅
Really hope my "hot takes" land 😅
Punxsutawney Phil has spoken at Gobbler’s Knob 🦫
Shadow or no shadow... do you actually trust the Groundhog Day prediction this year?
👇Reply with your call :
❄️ 6 more weeks of winter or
🌷 early spring
#Groundhog #IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
Shadow or no shadow... do you actually trust the Groundhog Day prediction this year?
👇Reply with your call :
❄️ 6 more weeks of winter or
🌷 early spring
#Groundhog #IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
February 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Punxsutawney Phil has spoken at Gobbler’s Knob 🦫
Shadow or no shadow... do you actually trust the Groundhog Day prediction this year?
👇Reply with your call :
❄️ 6 more weeks of winter or
🌷 early spring
#Groundhog #IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
Shadow or no shadow... do you actually trust the Groundhog Day prediction this year?
👇Reply with your call :
❄️ 6 more weeks of winter or
🌷 early spring
#Groundhog #IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
BLAST OFF!!! 🚀💎
New enemy pixel art in the works.
What's his name??
Wrong answers only
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
New enemy pixel art in the works.
What's his name??
Wrong answers only
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
January 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM
BLAST OFF!!! 🚀💎
New enemy pixel art in the works.
What's his name??
Wrong answers only
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
New enemy pixel art in the works.
What's his name??
Wrong answers only
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
Higher level gameplay in OPTIONAL ENDGAME content!
Don’t be intimidated, you can absolutely do this too. 💪💯
I’m just tired of games that ask you to mash "A" and call it depth.
What do you look for in great combat systems? 🌸
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
Don’t be intimidated, you can absolutely do this too. 💪💯
I’m just tired of games that ask you to mash "A" and call it depth.
What do you look for in great combat systems? 🌸
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
January 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Higher level gameplay in OPTIONAL ENDGAME content!
Don’t be intimidated, you can absolutely do this too. 💪💯
I’m just tired of games that ask you to mash "A" and call it depth.
What do you look for in great combat systems? 🌸
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
Don’t be intimidated, you can absolutely do this too. 💪💯
I’m just tired of games that ask you to mash "A" and call it depth.
What do you look for in great combat systems? 🌸
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
New ANIMATIONS are IN. 🌸
I’m trying to hit that sweet spot between responsive and expressive : not floaty, not stiff.
Does this feel good to play, or just good to look at?
Indie dev journey continues 💎 follow along. 🙏💜
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
I’m trying to hit that sweet spot between responsive and expressive : not floaty, not stiff.
Does this feel good to play, or just good to look at?
Indie dev journey continues 💎 follow along. 🙏💜
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
January 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
New ANIMATIONS are IN. 🌸
I’m trying to hit that sweet spot between responsive and expressive : not floaty, not stiff.
Does this feel good to play, or just good to look at?
Indie dev journey continues 💎 follow along. 🙏💜
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
I’m trying to hit that sweet spot between responsive and expressive : not floaty, not stiff.
Does this feel good to play, or just good to look at?
Indie dev journey continues 💎 follow along. 🙏💜
#IndieGames #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
Listen to the hamster...🐹
Only dummies don't Wishlist LUCID
#onlydummiesdontwishlistLUCID
#MegamanZero #HollowKnight #Celeste #IndieGame #GameDev
Only dummies don't Wishlist LUCID
#onlydummiesdontwishlistLUCID
#MegamanZero #HollowKnight #Celeste #IndieGame #GameDev
January 15, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Listen to the hamster...🐹
Only dummies don't Wishlist LUCID
#onlydummiesdontwishlistLUCID
#MegamanZero #HollowKnight #Celeste #IndieGame #GameDev
Only dummies don't Wishlist LUCID
#onlydummiesdontwishlistLUCID
#MegamanZero #HollowKnight #Celeste #IndieGame #GameDev
Always need to make sure movement feels smooth from start to end, and from end to start.
#gamedesign #gamedev
#gamedesign #gamedev
January 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Always need to make sure movement feels smooth from start to end, and from end to start.
#gamedesign #gamedev
#gamedesign #gamedev
Is LUCID actually a MEGA-troidvania ??
#Megaman #MegamanZero #MegamanX #FlowState #IndieGame #GameDev
#Megaman #MegamanZero #MegamanX #FlowState #IndieGame #GameDev
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Is LUCID actually a MEGA-troidvania ??
#Megaman #MegamanZero #MegamanX #FlowState #IndieGame #GameDev
#Megaman #MegamanZero #MegamanX #FlowState #IndieGame #GameDev
January 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Locked in, zoned out, fully LUCID.
Saturday vibes hit different. 🌸
#ScreenshotSaturday #FlowState #IndieGame #GameDev
Saturday vibes hit different. 🌸
#ScreenshotSaturday #FlowState #IndieGame #GameDev
January 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Locked in, zoned out, fully LUCID.
Saturday vibes hit different. 🌸
#ScreenshotSaturday #FlowState #IndieGame #GameDev
Saturday vibes hit different. 🌸
#ScreenshotSaturday #FlowState #IndieGame #GameDev
My indie games journey in 20 seconds.
#IndieGames #IndieGame #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
#IndieGames #IndieGame #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
January 9, 2026 at 7:58 PM
My indie games journey in 20 seconds.
#IndieGames #IndieGame #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
#IndieGames #IndieGame #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt
My main character and 3 characters that inspired him:
FOR REAL THIS TIME 🌸💜😁
#CharacterArt #GameArt #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #ArtSky #IndieGameDev
FOR REAL THIS TIME 🌸💜😁
#CharacterArt #GameArt #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #ArtSky #IndieGameDev
January 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
My main character and 3 characters that inspired him:
FOR REAL THIS TIME 🌸💜😁
#CharacterArt #GameArt #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #ArtSky #IndieGameDev
FOR REAL THIS TIME 🌸💜😁
#CharacterArt #GameArt #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #ArtSky #IndieGameDev
My main character and 3 characters that inspired him:
#CharacterArt #GameArt #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #ArtSky #IndieGameDev
#CharacterArt #GameArt #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #ArtSky #IndieGameDev
January 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
My main character and 3 characters that inspired him:
#CharacterArt #GameArt #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #ArtSky #IndieGameDev
#CharacterArt #GameArt #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #ArtSky #IndieGameDev
LUCID gameplay where you don't HAVE to touch the ground 🌸
#IndieGame #Metroidvania #PixelArt #GameDev
#IndieGame #Metroidvania #PixelArt #GameDev
January 7, 2026 at 5:08 PM
LUCID gameplay where you don't HAVE to touch the ground 🌸
#IndieGame #Metroidvania #PixelArt #GameDev
#IndieGame #Metroidvania #PixelArt #GameDev
I've been playing games for 30+ years, left my 10+ architecture career to pursue this dream, and I am giving LUCID everything I got 💜
Thank you all so much 🌸
if LUCID looks like a game you'd like to support, please share it with your friends! 🙏
#Metroidvania #IndieGame #RetroGaming #Gameplay
Thank you all so much 🌸
if LUCID looks like a game you'd like to support, please share it with your friends! 🙏
#Metroidvania #IndieGame #RetroGaming #Gameplay
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I've been playing games for 30+ years, left my 10+ architecture career to pursue this dream, and I am giving LUCID everything I got 💜
Thank you all so much 🌸
if LUCID looks like a game you'd like to support, please share it with your friends! 🙏
#Metroidvania #IndieGame #RetroGaming #Gameplay
Thank you all so much 🌸
if LUCID looks like a game you'd like to support, please share it with your friends! 🙏
#Metroidvania #IndieGame #RetroGaming #Gameplay
LUCID is part of GIG Showcase 2026 🌸
Premiering on YOUTUBE in 2 Hours!
Swing by 1pm EST for some brand new LUCID #Gameplay
FOR EVERY SINGLE YOUTUBE COMMENT THAT MENTIONS LUCID, I WILL REPLY WITH LOVELY HAIKU 🙏🥰
100+ #indiegames !
#gamedev #indiedev
Premiering on YOUTUBE in 2 Hours!
Swing by 1pm EST for some brand new LUCID #Gameplay
FOR EVERY SINGLE YOUTUBE COMMENT THAT MENTIONS LUCID, I WILL REPLY WITH LOVELY HAIKU 🙏🥰
100+ #indiegames !
#gamedev #indiedev
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
LUCID is part of GIG Showcase 2026 🌸
Premiering on YOUTUBE in 2 Hours!
Swing by 1pm EST for some brand new LUCID #Gameplay
FOR EVERY SINGLE YOUTUBE COMMENT THAT MENTIONS LUCID, I WILL REPLY WITH LOVELY HAIKU 🙏🥰
100+ #indiegames !
#gamedev #indiedev
Premiering on YOUTUBE in 2 Hours!
Swing by 1pm EST for some brand new LUCID #Gameplay
FOR EVERY SINGLE YOUTUBE COMMENT THAT MENTIONS LUCID, I WILL REPLY WITH LOVELY HAIKU 🙏🥰
100+ #indiegames !
#gamedev #indiedev
January 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Can you open doors in your game? 🚪
You can in LUCID 🌸
#SoloDev #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #metroidvania #indiegames #supermetroid #megaman #HollowKnight #Celeste #legendofzelda
You can in LUCID 🌸
#SoloDev #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #metroidvania #indiegames #supermetroid #megaman #HollowKnight #Celeste #legendofzelda
January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Can you open doors in your game? 🚪
You can in LUCID 🌸
#SoloDev #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #metroidvania #indiegames #supermetroid #megaman #HollowKnight #Celeste #legendofzelda
You can in LUCID 🌸
#SoloDev #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #metroidvania #indiegames #supermetroid #megaman #HollowKnight #Celeste #legendofzelda
December 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Merry Christmas everyone!🎄
What was your favorite Indie Game this year??
#indiegame #Christmas2025 #Xmas
🔊🎶
What was your favorite Indie Game this year??
#indiegame #Christmas2025 #Xmas
🔊🎶
December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Merry Christmas everyone!🎄
What was your favorite Indie Game this year??
#indiegame #Christmas2025 #Xmas
🔊🎶
What was your favorite Indie Game this year??
#indiegame #Christmas2025 #Xmas
🔊🎶