Eric | Nobody Crown
@nobodycrown.com
🎮 Indie Game Dev
🐱 Making “Feline Forensics”
🔔 Pennsylvanian
💜 He/Him
🐱 Making “Feline Forensics”
🔔 Pennsylvanian
💜 He/Him
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Eric | Nobody Crown
@nobodycrown.com
· Jul 17
Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Nobody Crown
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When the crime phone purrs, there's only one investigator for the job... and they're the cat's meow. Unravel this noir yarn ball in "Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery"! 🖤🐱
Wish list right meow: bit.ly/ncffmm 🔎🤍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgZp...
Wish list right meow: bit.ly/ncffmm 🔎🤍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgZp...
As the year comes to a close, here's my...
🏆 TOP TEN GAMES OF 2025 🎮
Lots of great indies, as per usual, with the none-too-surprising "Hollow Knight: Silksong" taking the crown 🐛👑
An awesome year... and here's to the next!
#gameoftheyear #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
🏆 TOP TEN GAMES OF 2025 🎮
Lots of great indies, as per usual, with the none-too-surprising "Hollow Knight: Silksong" taking the crown 🐛👑
An awesome year... and here's to the next!
#gameoftheyear #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
December 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
As the year comes to a close, here's my...
🏆 TOP TEN GAMES OF 2025 🎮
Lots of great indies, as per usual, with the none-too-surprising "Hollow Knight: Silksong" taking the crown 🐛👑
An awesome year... and here's to the next!
#gameoftheyear #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
🏆 TOP TEN GAMES OF 2025 🎮
Lots of great indies, as per usual, with the none-too-surprising "Hollow Knight: Silksong" taking the crown 🐛👑
An awesome year... and here's to the next!
#gameoftheyear #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
It’s difficult to not say The Last of Us, but c’mon, Link Between Worlds was really *really* good.
Shout out to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Gone Home, Papers Please, and honestly, LEGO Marvel Superheroes, too.
Shout out to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Gone Home, Papers Please, and honestly, LEGO Marvel Superheroes, too.
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2013, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2013 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It’s difficult to not say The Last of Us, but c’mon, Link Between Worlds was really *really* good.
Shout out to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Gone Home, Papers Please, and honestly, LEGO Marvel Superheroes, too.
Shout out to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Gone Home, Papers Please, and honestly, LEGO Marvel Superheroes, too.
Number one is (and was at the time) God of War: Ragnarok, but Pentiment is a VERY close 2nd after finally getting to it this year.
Between Golden Idol, Signalis, Citizen Sleeper, and Immortality, it was just a stellar year for story. 2022 rocks.
Between Golden Idol, Signalis, Citizen Sleeper, and Immortality, it was just a stellar year for story. 2022 rocks.
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2022, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2022 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Full refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Full refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Number one is (and was at the time) God of War: Ragnarok, but Pentiment is a VERY close 2nd after finally getting to it this year.
Between Golden Idol, Signalis, Citizen Sleeper, and Immortality, it was just a stellar year for story. 2022 rocks.
Between Golden Idol, Signalis, Citizen Sleeper, and Immortality, it was just a stellar year for story. 2022 rocks.
Interestingly, I think my "then" and "now" 2014 Top Ten are probably very similar, but memory might blur the surrounding years together...
That said, Shovel Knight was def my number one, and still is.
That said, Shovel Knight was def my number one, and still is.
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2014, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2014 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Interestingly, I think my "then" and "now" 2014 Top Ten are probably very similar, but memory might blur the surrounding years together...
That said, Shovel Knight was def my number one, and still is.
That said, Shovel Knight was def my number one, and still is.
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On the heels of the failure of big money pushes for NFTs, crypto, wearables, and the metaverse, it is absurd to hold the position of "AI is inevitable and we must learn to live with it."
It's also a craven position that suggests we shouldn't fight for what we value. We decide our own fates.
It's also a craven position that suggests we shouldn't fight for what we value. We decide our own fates.
December 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
On the heels of the failure of big money pushes for NFTs, crypto, wearables, and the metaverse, it is absurd to hold the position of "AI is inevitable and we must learn to live with it."
It's also a craven position that suggests we shouldn't fight for what we value. We decide our own fates.
It's also a craven position that suggests we shouldn't fight for what we value. We decide our own fates.
Reposted by Eric | Nobody Crown
AI is so shitty that even conversations about AI are insufferable
December 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
AI is so shitty that even conversations about AI are insufferable
Played through "Keeper" from @doublefine.com
Really loved the whacky nature of everything, the music/sound, and flow of the different areas and puzzles
Unfortunately, felt like the design (which was excellent) was held back by the forced upscaling (DLSS, FSR, etc.) making it too hazy
Really loved the whacky nature of everything, the music/sound, and flow of the different areas and puzzles
Unfortunately, felt like the design (which was excellent) was held back by the forced upscaling (DLSS, FSR, etc.) making it too hazy
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Played through "Keeper" from @doublefine.com
Really loved the whacky nature of everything, the music/sound, and flow of the different areas and puzzles
Unfortunately, felt like the design (which was excellent) was held back by the forced upscaling (DLSS, FSR, etc.) making it too hazy
Really loved the whacky nature of everything, the music/sound, and flow of the different areas and puzzles
Unfortunately, felt like the design (which was excellent) was held back by the forced upscaling (DLSS, FSR, etc.) making it too hazy
Very excited for The Game Awards (as always)
From announcements to awards, and everything surrounding it, it could be better, but it feels like the most unified celebration of the year
Hope Silksong comes away with the wins it can get, but Expedition will deservedly sweep, I think
From announcements to awards, and everything surrounding it, it could be better, but it feels like the most unified celebration of the year
Hope Silksong comes away with the wins it can get, but Expedition will deservedly sweep, I think
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Very excited for The Game Awards (as always)
From announcements to awards, and everything surrounding it, it could be better, but it feels like the most unified celebration of the year
Hope Silksong comes away with the wins it can get, but Expedition will deservedly sweep, I think
From announcements to awards, and everything surrounding it, it could be better, but it feels like the most unified celebration of the year
Hope Silksong comes away with the wins it can get, but Expedition will deservedly sweep, I think
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#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #wishlist #steam #madewithunity #detective #caturday #meme #anotherhashtag #toomanyhashtags #sixthousand #wow #lookmomimfamous #gracious #humble #emotional #pleaseplaymygame
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#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #wishlist #steam #madewithunity #detective #caturday #meme #anotherhashtag #toomanyhashtags #sixthousand #wow #lookmomimfamous #gracious #humble #emotional #pleaseplaymygame
December 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #wishlist #steam #madewithunity #detective #caturday #meme #anotherhashtag #toomanyhashtags #sixthousand #wow #lookmomimfamous #gracious #humble #emotional #pleaseplaymygame
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#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #wishlist #steam #madewithunity #detective #caturday #meme #anotherhashtag #toomanyhashtags #sixthousand #wow #lookmomimfamous #gracious #humble #emotional #pleaseplaymygame
"Feline Forensics" has the honor of being promoted alongside some STELLAR games in the #ChooseWiselyFestival!
Snag some great deals on awesome stories, and wishlist even more (including mine~) before the 15th!
Huge props to @studioephua.bsky.social!
store.steampowered.com/curator/4476...
Snag some great deals on awesome stories, and wishlist even more (including mine~) before the 15th!
Huge props to @studioephua.bsky.social!
store.steampowered.com/curator/4476...
December 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"Feline Forensics" has the honor of being promoted alongside some STELLAR games in the #ChooseWiselyFestival!
Snag some great deals on awesome stories, and wishlist even more (including mine~) before the 15th!
Huge props to @studioephua.bsky.social!
store.steampowered.com/curator/4476...
Snag some great deals on awesome stories, and wishlist even more (including mine~) before the 15th!
Huge props to @studioephua.bsky.social!
store.steampowered.com/curator/4476...
Might not survive the day without y’all, so thanks again this year @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Might not survive the day without y’all, so thanks again this year @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social
its okay @geoffkeighley.bsky.social, we can get together and sort this out for next year 👌
@thegameawards.com #thegameawards
@thegameawards.com #thegameawards
With #TheGameAwards tonight, discourse around the show will be red hot for a bit, so as someone who generally enjoys it, I've put together my pitch for...
🎮🏆THE GAME AWARDS 2.0🏆🎮
As a games academic, I'm just focusing on the award categories, because the more complex topics are beyond me.
🧵/ ?
🎮🏆THE GAME AWARDS 2.0🏆🎮
As a games academic, I'm just focusing on the award categories, because the more complex topics are beyond me.
🧵/ ?
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
its okay @geoffkeighley.bsky.social, we can get together and sort this out for next year 👌
@thegameawards.com #thegameawards
@thegameawards.com #thegameawards
im working on the coolest commission ever, like dream level status
but holy shit i forgot drawing takes forever when its not game assets
but holy shit i forgot drawing takes forever when its not game assets
November 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
im working on the coolest commission ever, like dream level status
but holy shit i forgot drawing takes forever when its not game assets
but holy shit i forgot drawing takes forever when its not game assets
Hey #PitchYaGame! "Feline Forensics" is a silly detective game with some serious sleuthing!
🖊️ Hand-drawn sprites, hand-painted textures
🔎 Crime scene and evidence examination
🗯️ Witness testimonies to dispute
📖 Fill-in-the-blank scenario-solving
🐱 Cat in a suit (and other lil guys)
bit.ly/ncffmm
🖊️ Hand-drawn sprites, hand-painted textures
🔎 Crime scene and evidence examination
🗯️ Witness testimonies to dispute
📖 Fill-in-the-blank scenario-solving
🐱 Cat in a suit (and other lil guys)
bit.ly/ncffmm
November 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hey #PitchYaGame! "Feline Forensics" is a silly detective game with some serious sleuthing!
🖊️ Hand-drawn sprites, hand-painted textures
🔎 Crime scene and evidence examination
🗯️ Witness testimonies to dispute
📖 Fill-in-the-blank scenario-solving
🐱 Cat in a suit (and other lil guys)
bit.ly/ncffmm
🖊️ Hand-drawn sprites, hand-painted textures
🔎 Crime scene and evidence examination
🗯️ Witness testimonies to dispute
📖 Fill-in-the-blank scenario-solving
🐱 Cat in a suit (and other lil guys)
bit.ly/ncffmm
Someone I care about lost their job in this. These stories always fucking suck, but it stings a little more.
Gross mismanagement, self-destructive trend-chasing, and over indulgence from the top. Bullshit.
Gross mismanagement, self-destructive trend-chasing, and over indulgence from the top. Bullshit.
NEW: Big layoffs at Final Fantasy maker Square Enix, which is shrinking its US and UK offices as it looks to cut costs and consolidate publishing operations in Japan. Exact number isn't clear but the company says it will save $19.6 million due to the cuts www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Square Enix Lays Off Staff In Global Restructuring
Japanese video-game company aims to save $19.6 million annually
www.bloomberg.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Someone I care about lost their job in this. These stories always fucking suck, but it stings a little more.
Gross mismanagement, self-destructive trend-chasing, and over indulgence from the top. Bullshit.
Gross mismanagement, self-destructive trend-chasing, and over indulgence from the top. Bullshit.
As a storied Steam user, I have never posted on any game's discussion boards (All the social features are odd to me)
However, I adore when people post on the "Feline Forensics" board. Just had someone call out all the Philly references I put in the tutorial - feels good! 🐱🔎
#indiedev #gamedev
However, I adore when people post on the "Feline Forensics" board. Just had someone call out all the Philly references I put in the tutorial - feels good! 🐱🔎
#indiedev #gamedev
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Even a few months ago, having 4,999 wishlists for my silly cat detective game was a dream...
...but Bluesky can get to 5000, right? 🐱🔎
WISHLIST & SHARE: store.steampowered.com/app/2945150/...
#indiegames #indiegame #indiedev #madewithunity #gamedev #videogame #gaming #cats #solodev
...but Bluesky can get to 5000, right? 🐱🔎
WISHLIST & SHARE: store.steampowered.com/app/2945150/...
#indiegames #indiegame #indiedev #madewithunity #gamedev #videogame #gaming #cats #solodev
October 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Even a few months ago, having 4,999 wishlists for my silly cat detective game was a dream...
...but Bluesky can get to 5000, right? 🐱🔎
WISHLIST & SHARE: store.steampowered.com/app/2945150/...
#indiegames #indiegame #indiedev #madewithunity #gamedev #videogame #gaming #cats #solodev
...but Bluesky can get to 5000, right? 🐱🔎
WISHLIST & SHARE: store.steampowered.com/app/2945150/...
#indiegames #indiegame #indiedev #madewithunity #gamedev #videogame #gaming #cats #solodev
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
a good excuse to take a break from work, by request of
@barrettcourtney.bsky.social on today's KFGD!
Had a lot of fun with this one... had to hold myself back from drawing the whole crew 💙
@kindafunnyvids.bsky.social @blessingjr.bsky.social @joeynoelle.bsky.social @gameovergreggy.bsky.social
@barrettcourtney.bsky.social on today's KFGD!
Had a lot of fun with this one... had to hold myself back from drawing the whole crew 💙
@kindafunnyvids.bsky.social @blessingjr.bsky.social @joeynoelle.bsky.social @gameovergreggy.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
a good excuse to take a break from work, by request of
@barrettcourtney.bsky.social on today's KFGD!
Had a lot of fun with this one... had to hold myself back from drawing the whole crew 💙
@kindafunnyvids.bsky.social @blessingjr.bsky.social @joeynoelle.bsky.social @gameovergreggy.bsky.social
@barrettcourtney.bsky.social on today's KFGD!
Had a lot of fun with this one... had to hold myself back from drawing the whole crew 💙
@kindafunnyvids.bsky.social @blessingjr.bsky.social @joeynoelle.bsky.social @gameovergreggy.bsky.social
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Incredible turnout in Philadelphia for No Kings Day!
October 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Incredible turnout in Philadelphia for No Kings Day!
It’s been nearly a month since that post, but it happened today… from menu to credits, “Feline Forensics” is fully playable!
I think I’ll take a day off, then onto some adjustments, bug-squishing, and polish!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #indiegames #gaming
I think I’ll take a day off, then onto some adjustments, bug-squishing, and polish!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #indiegames #gaming
I am a few small tasks, a fair bit of proofreading, and a couple implementation checks from being able to play “Feline Forensics” from menu-to-credits - pretty wild! 🐱🔎
October 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
It’s been nearly a month since that post, but it happened today… from menu to credits, “Feline Forensics” is fully playable!
I think I’ll take a day off, then onto some adjustments, bug-squishing, and polish!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #indiegames #gaming
I think I’ll take a day off, then onto some adjustments, bug-squishing, and polish!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #indiegames #gaming
his greatest competition is, and always will be, the “loot” he uses to repeatedly shoot himself in the foot
Borderlands 4 chief Randy Pitchford said players having to make decisions about loot is what makes the franchise so successful, saying, "it’s a gratifying loop." bit.ly/47n5qhp
October 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
his greatest competition is, and always will be, the “loot” he uses to repeatedly shoot himself in the foot
"Every bug I find, and fix, the game gets better."
Keep telling yourself that, and don't give up!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #solodev
Keep telling yourself that, and don't give up!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #solodev
October 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"Every bug I find, and fix, the game gets better."
Keep telling yourself that, and don't give up!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #solodev
Keep telling yourself that, and don't give up!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #solodev
15 years, 15 games I still need to play:
25: Expedition 33
24: Nine Sols
23: Final Fantasy 16
22: Elden Ring
21: Eastward
20: Cyberpunk 2077
19: Knights & Bikes
18: Subnautica
17: Yakuza Kiwami 2
16: XCOM 2
15: Witcher 3
14: DA Inquisition
13: Bravely Default
12: Spelunky
11: Ni No Kuni
25: Expedition 33
24: Nine Sols
23: Final Fantasy 16
22: Elden Ring
21: Eastward
20: Cyberpunk 2077
19: Knights & Bikes
18: Subnautica
17: Yakuza Kiwami 2
16: XCOM 2
15: Witcher 3
14: DA Inquisition
13: Bravely Default
12: Spelunky
11: Ni No Kuni
October 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
15 years, 15 games I still need to play:
25: Expedition 33
24: Nine Sols
23: Final Fantasy 16
22: Elden Ring
21: Eastward
20: Cyberpunk 2077
19: Knights & Bikes
18: Subnautica
17: Yakuza Kiwami 2
16: XCOM 2
15: Witcher 3
14: DA Inquisition
13: Bravely Default
12: Spelunky
11: Ni No Kuni
25: Expedition 33
24: Nine Sols
23: Final Fantasy 16
22: Elden Ring
21: Eastward
20: Cyberpunk 2077
19: Knights & Bikes
18: Subnautica
17: Yakuza Kiwami 2
16: XCOM 2
15: Witcher 3
14: DA Inquisition
13: Bravely Default
12: Spelunky
11: Ni No Kuni
Wonderful experience, lovely performance. If you can still get tickets near you, would highly recommend!
#symphonyofseasons #stardewvalley #indiegames #indiedev
#symphonyofseasons #stardewvalley #indiegames #indiedev
October 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Wonderful experience, lovely performance. If you can still get tickets near you, would highly recommend!
#symphonyofseasons #stardewvalley #indiegames #indiedev
#symphonyofseasons #stardewvalley #indiegames #indiedev