The Old Man Allen
@oldmanallen.bsky.social
Creative Technologist at the Uk City of Culture and indie game dev.
Working on 4 short Steam Games. CLOSEDFORUM games.
Very tired person.
Working on 4 short Steam Games. CLOSEDFORUM games.
Very tired person.
My first (ever) curator reviews for my first (ever) steam game.
#gamedev #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev #indiedev
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November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
My first (ever) curator reviews for my first (ever) steam game.
#gamedev #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
Its #screenshot saturday
Here's a little peak at my game Anxiety Arcade coming Q1 2026
store.steampowered.com/app/4114990/...
#Anxiety #gamedev #indiegame
Here's a little peak at my game Anxiety Arcade coming Q1 2026
store.steampowered.com/app/4114990/...
#Anxiety #gamedev #indiegame
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Its #screenshot saturday
Here's a little peak at my game Anxiety Arcade coming Q1 2026
store.steampowered.com/app/4114990/...
#Anxiety #gamedev #indiegame
Here's a little peak at my game Anxiety Arcade coming Q1 2026
store.steampowered.com/app/4114990/...
#Anxiety #gamedev #indiegame
New vs old. #steam capsule art for Anxiety Arcade (right is the new one)
Litterally no one was clicking on the old one.
#indiegame #gamedev
What do you think?
Maybe you will click here 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/4114990/...
Litterally no one was clicking on the old one.
#indiegame #gamedev
What do you think?
Maybe you will click here 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/4114990/...
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New vs old. #steam capsule art for Anxiety Arcade (right is the new one)
Litterally no one was clicking on the old one.
#indiegame #gamedev
What do you think?
Maybe you will click here 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/4114990/...
Litterally no one was clicking on the old one.
#indiegame #gamedev
What do you think?
Maybe you will click here 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/4114990/...
#gamedev #indiegame
Dice dice dice dice dice
Reroll One is now listed on steam
store.steampowered.com/app/4157580/...
Dice dice dice dice dice
Reroll One is now listed on steam
store.steampowered.com/app/4157580/...
Reroll One on Steam
A minimalist dice roguelite. Descend through six trials of chance and consequence. Luck isn’t random—it’s a mirror.
store.steampowered.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
#gamedev #indiegame
Dice dice dice dice dice
Reroll One is now listed on steam
store.steampowered.com/app/4157580/...
Dice dice dice dice dice
Reroll One is now listed on steam
store.steampowered.com/app/4157580/...
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Microsoft Drops NDAs and Publishes Xbox Game Publishing Guide: A Massive Step Toward a More Open, Steam-Like Ecosystem for Game Developers
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
#gamedev #indiegames #xbox #microsoft #videogames #gaming
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
#gamedev #indiegames #xbox #microsoft #videogames #gaming
Microsoft takes on Steam by making Xbox publishing criteria public
The Xbox publishing revolution is here: Microsoft has made it easier than ever for indie devs of all sizes to understand how to ship a game on console and PC
www.windowscentral.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Microsoft Drops NDAs and Publishes Xbox Game Publishing Guide: A Massive Step Toward a More Open, Steam-Like Ecosystem for Game Developers
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
#gamedev #indiegames #xbox #microsoft #videogames #gaming
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
#gamedev #indiegames #xbox #microsoft #videogames #gaming
7 hours into the @unity.com @itch.io game jam - time for sleep.
Ive started a #GameDev simulator becuase I wanted this weekend to be fun and reflective. Still early into development, working solo so if my chronic illness takes over I dont let anyone down!
Fun so far! #indiegame
Ive started a #GameDev simulator becuase I wanted this weekend to be fun and reflective. Still early into development, working solo so if my chronic illness takes over I dont let anyone down!
Fun so far! #indiegame
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
7 hours into the @unity.com @itch.io game jam - time for sleep.
Ive started a #GameDev simulator becuase I wanted this weekend to be fun and reflective. Still early into development, working solo so if my chronic illness takes over I dont let anyone down!
Fun so far! #indiegame
Ive started a #GameDev simulator becuase I wanted this weekend to be fun and reflective. Still early into development, working solo so if my chronic illness takes over I dont let anyone down!
Fun so far! #indiegame
Starting my first #gamejam with the 48 @unity.com gamejam.
Updating from Unity2023 to version 6 - I'm going to post my unpdates here over the next 2 days.
Updating from Unity2023 to version 6 - I'm going to post my unpdates here over the next 2 days.
November 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Starting my first #gamejam with the 48 @unity.com gamejam.
Updating from Unity2023 to version 6 - I'm going to post my unpdates here over the next 2 days.
Updating from Unity2023 to version 6 - I'm going to post my unpdates here over the next 2 days.
Hi #PitchYaGame
My tiny art - game about living with #longcovid and #chronicfatigue will release Dec 1st.
A narrative point-and-click - one week in the life of someone with energy-limiting conditions. #wishlistnow on steam
#indiegamedev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
My tiny art - game about living with #longcovid and #chronicfatigue will release Dec 1st.
A narrative point-and-click - one week in the life of someone with energy-limiting conditions. #wishlistnow on steam
#indiegamedev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hi #PitchYaGame
My tiny art - game about living with #longcovid and #chronicfatigue will release Dec 1st.
A narrative point-and-click - one week in the life of someone with energy-limiting conditions. #wishlistnow on steam
#indiegamedev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
My tiny art - game about living with #longcovid and #chronicfatigue will release Dec 1st.
A narrative point-and-click - one week in the life of someone with energy-limiting conditions. #wishlistnow on steam
#indiegamedev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
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Gamedev Bluesky!!!
Connect me to your devs, for I seek a contractor for a short project starting asap!
Looking for a 3D generalist contractor
- Unreal Engine exp.
- Good at kitbashing
- Shaders / Materials
- Blender
- (Level design exp. is a plus)
Connect me to your devs, for I seek a contractor for a short project starting asap!
Looking for a 3D generalist contractor
- Unreal Engine exp.
- Good at kitbashing
- Shaders / Materials
- Blender
- (Level design exp. is a plus)
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Gamedev Bluesky!!!
Connect me to your devs, for I seek a contractor for a short project starting asap!
Looking for a 3D generalist contractor
- Unreal Engine exp.
- Good at kitbashing
- Shaders / Materials
- Blender
- (Level design exp. is a plus)
Connect me to your devs, for I seek a contractor for a short project starting asap!
Looking for a 3D generalist contractor
- Unreal Engine exp.
- Good at kitbashing
- Shaders / Materials
- Blender
- (Level design exp. is a plus)
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I’ve also released The Game Development Strategy Guide, a critically acclaimed in-depth end to end look at modern #gamedev that Will Wright (The Sims, SimCity) called “An amazingly broad and contemporary take on our industry.” I’d love to hear your thoughts if you check it out! amzn.to/47yc6YQ
The Game Development Strategy Guide: Crafting Modern Video Games That Thrive
Amazon.com: The Game Development Strategy Guide: Crafting Modern Video Games That Thrive: 9781959029717: Platz, Cheryl, Schell, Jesse: Books
amzn.to
November 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I’ve also released The Game Development Strategy Guide, a critically acclaimed in-depth end to end look at modern #gamedev that Will Wright (The Sims, SimCity) called “An amazingly broad and contemporary take on our industry.” I’d love to hear your thoughts if you check it out! amzn.to/47yc6YQ
It's already #wishlistwednesday again?
If you fancy a short narrative game about living with #longcovid wishlist my #indiegame. Its out December and will be $1.99
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev
If you fancy a short narrative game about living with #longcovid wishlist my #indiegame. Its out December and will be $1.99
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev
It's Not You, It's M.E on Steam
A short narrative point-and-click about life with limited energy.
store.steampowered.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It's already #wishlistwednesday again?
If you fancy a short narrative game about living with #longcovid wishlist my #indiegame. Its out December and will be $1.99
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev
If you fancy a short narrative game about living with #longcovid wishlist my #indiegame. Its out December and will be $1.99
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev
My tiny game about living with #longcovid and #chronicfatigue will release Dec 1st.
A narrative point-and-click - one week in the life of someone with energy-limiting conditions. #wishlistnow on steam - releasing for $1.99 / £1.69
#indiegamedev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
A narrative point-and-click - one week in the life of someone with energy-limiting conditions. #wishlistnow on steam - releasing for $1.99 / £1.69
#indiegamedev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
My tiny game about living with #longcovid and #chronicfatigue will release Dec 1st.
A narrative point-and-click - one week in the life of someone with energy-limiting conditions. #wishlistnow on steam - releasing for $1.99 / £1.69
#indiegamedev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
A narrative point-and-click - one week in the life of someone with energy-limiting conditions. #wishlistnow on steam - releasing for $1.99 / £1.69
#indiegamedev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#devtober was great and kept me inspired to work every day even though I have chronic health issues and often had to work from bed.
#indiegamedev is so fun. I realise how much I dont know and still have to learn too - which is exciting.
image is of the tiny dice game menu I made on the last day
#indiegamedev is so fun. I realise how much I dont know and still have to learn too - which is exciting.
image is of the tiny dice game menu I made on the last day
November 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
#devtober was great and kept me inspired to work every day even though I have chronic health issues and often had to work from bed.
#indiegamedev is so fun. I realise how much I dont know and still have to learn too - which is exciting.
image is of the tiny dice game menu I made on the last day
#indiegamedev is so fun. I realise how much I dont know and still have to learn too - which is exciting.
image is of the tiny dice game menu I made on the last day
Its #devtober day 30 and Ive been quiet for a few days as Ive been working on this little dice rogue lite game this week - Farkle rule set, a light story and 18 stages to battle through.
Learned so much! #indiegamedev #gamedev
Learned so much! #indiegamedev #gamedev
October 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Its #devtober day 30 and Ive been quiet for a few days as Ive been working on this little dice rogue lite game this week - Farkle rule set, a light story and 18 stages to battle through.
Learned so much! #indiegamedev #gamedev
Learned so much! #indiegamedev #gamedev
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🎃 #Halloween Special Update!
New #spooky additions: spiders, cats, plants, trees & eyeballs
👉 tolee-mi.itch.io/halloween-sp...
Perfect for your haunted #RPG levels - #16×16 pixel art #assetpack on @itchio.bsky.social
#pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #gamedesign #godot #unity #gameassets
New #spooky additions: spiders, cats, plants, trees & eyeballs
👉 tolee-mi.itch.io/halloween-sp...
Perfect for your haunted #RPG levels - #16×16 pixel art #assetpack on @itchio.bsky.social
#pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #gamedesign #godot #unity #gameassets
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - 16x16 Asset Pack by Tolee Mi
Bring your spooky levels to life with this Halloween-themed 16x16 pixel art asset pack!
tolee-mi.itch.io
October 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🎃 #Halloween Special Update!
New #spooky additions: spiders, cats, plants, trees & eyeballs
👉 tolee-mi.itch.io/halloween-sp...
Perfect for your haunted #RPG levels - #16×16 pixel art #assetpack on @itchio.bsky.social
#pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #gamedesign #godot #unity #gameassets
New #spooky additions: spiders, cats, plants, trees & eyeballs
👉 tolee-mi.itch.io/halloween-sp...
Perfect for your haunted #RPG levels - #16×16 pixel art #assetpack on @itchio.bsky.social
#pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #gamedesign #godot #unity #gameassets
Its #devtober day 28 and today I'm fighting with the biggest challenges of #indiegamedev self-doubt, imposter syndrome oh ... also compiler errors. #gamedev
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Its #devtober day 28 and today I'm fighting with the biggest challenges of #indiegamedev self-doubt, imposter syndrome oh ... also compiler errors. #gamedev
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Its #devtober day 27.
Which steam capsule art is better.
I need honest opinions.
#indiegamedev #indiegame #gamedev #help
Its a short narrative top down retro inspired pixel art game about Anxiety.
Which steam capsule art is better.
I need honest opinions.
#indiegamedev #indiegame #gamedev #help
Its a short narrative top down retro inspired pixel art game about Anxiety.
October 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Its #devtober day 27.
Which steam capsule art is better.
I need honest opinions.
#indiegamedev #indiegame #gamedev #help
Its a short narrative top down retro inspired pixel art game about Anxiety.
Which steam capsule art is better.
I need honest opinions.
#indiegamedev #indiegame #gamedev #help
Its a short narrative top down retro inspired pixel art game about Anxiety.
Shout out to @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social for sharing my announcement trailer for "It's Not You, It's M.E" @blessingjr.bsky.social and @andycortez.cool this means the world to me.
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
October 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Shout out to @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social for sharing my announcement trailer for "It's Not You, It's M.E" @blessingjr.bsky.social and @andycortez.cool this means the world to me.
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
It is #devtober day 22 and #wishlistwednesday
Ive just added the announcement trailer for my tiny steam game about living with #chronicillness and #longcovid
Please consider checking out the trailer, hitting wishlist and making my #indiedev dreams come true
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
Ive just added the announcement trailer for my tiny steam game about living with #chronicillness and #longcovid
Please consider checking out the trailer, hitting wishlist and making my #indiedev dreams come true
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
It's Not You, It's M.E on Steam
A short narrative point-and-click about life with limited energy.
store.steampowered.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It is #devtober day 22 and #wishlistwednesday
Ive just added the announcement trailer for my tiny steam game about living with #chronicillness and #longcovid
Please consider checking out the trailer, hitting wishlist and making my #indiedev dreams come true
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
Ive just added the announcement trailer for my tiny steam game about living with #chronicillness and #longcovid
Please consider checking out the trailer, hitting wishlist and making my #indiedev dreams come true
store.steampowered.com/app/4109440/...
It's #Devtober day 21 and I've made my first Press Kit.
Any tips on what to change?
Any ideas where to send a press kit for a very niche 10min Steam game about living with #longcovid and #chronicillness
www.closedforum.co.uk/projects/its...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Any tips on what to change?
Any ideas where to send a press kit for a very niche 10min Steam game about living with #longcovid and #chronicillness
www.closedforum.co.uk/projects/its...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Closed Forum - IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S M.E.- Press Kit
PRESS KIT: It's Not You, It's M.E.
www.closedforum.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It's #Devtober day 21 and I've made my first Press Kit.
Any tips on what to change?
Any ideas where to send a press kit for a very niche 10min Steam game about living with #longcovid and #chronicillness
www.closedforum.co.uk/projects/its...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Any tips on what to change?
Any ideas where to send a press kit for a very niche 10min Steam game about living with #longcovid and #chronicillness
www.closedforum.co.uk/projects/its...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
