Pinhead Games
@pinheadgames.bsky.social
Bringing story focused adventure games to the indie game scene for over 20 years! Founded by Telltale Games veteran, Mark Darin (Writer/Designer of Tales of Monkey Island, Puzzle Agent and The Walking Dead).
FINALLY! New Earl the Tomb Robber footage! Enjoy the update.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:52 AM
FINALLY! New Earl the Tomb Robber footage! Enjoy the update.
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #indiegame #solodev
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#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #indiegame #solodev
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Happy #screenshotsaturday! Here's a peek at the latest progress on my game: Earl the Tomb Robber! Hope you like it!
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#indiegames #AdventureGames #TombRaider #Telltale #singlePlayerGames #videoGames
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July 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Happy #screenshotsaturday! Here's a peek at the latest progress on my game: Earl the Tomb Robber! Hope you like it!
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#indiegames #AdventureGames #TombRaider #Telltale #singlePlayerGames #videoGames
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#indiegames #AdventureGames #TombRaider #Telltale #singlePlayerGames #videoGames
Just a reminder that during the #SteamSummerSaleSale you can get the Comic Book inspired adventure game "Brain Hotel: Remodeled" for the stupidly low discount of -80%!!! If you haven't tried it yet, for that price, you can't go wrong!
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July 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Just a reminder that during the #SteamSummerSaleSale you can get the Comic Book inspired adventure game "Brain Hotel: Remodeled" for the stupidly low discount of -80%!!! If you haven't tried it yet, for that price, you can't go wrong!
store.steampowered.com/app/2648510/...
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Did you know "Earl the Tomb Robber" actually released about 6 years before Tomb Raider? See how this game has evolved from a simple platformer into a full Modern Adventure!
youtu.be/x4wkkxO3A54
#indiegame #indiegamedev #adventuregame #TombRaider #telltalegames #uncharted #retrogaming
youtu.be/x4wkkxO3A54
#indiegame #indiegamedev #adventuregame #TombRaider #telltalegames #uncharted #retrogaming
From 8-Bit Platformer to Modern Adventure game!
YouTube video by Pinhead Games
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July 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Did you know "Earl the Tomb Robber" actually released about 6 years before Tomb Raider? See how this game has evolved from a simple platformer into a full Modern Adventure!
youtu.be/x4wkkxO3A54
#indiegame #indiegamedev #adventuregame #TombRaider #telltalegames #uncharted #retrogaming
youtu.be/x4wkkxO3A54
#indiegame #indiegamedev #adventuregame #TombRaider #telltalegames #uncharted #retrogaming
"Nick Bounty & the Dame with the Blue Chewed Shoe" is -80% off during the #SteamSummerSale!
Choose a partner, uncover evidence and catch a murderer in this comedy detective game by a former Telltale Games dev!
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Choose a partner, uncover evidence and catch a murderer in this comedy detective game by a former Telltale Games dev!
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June 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Nick Bounty & the Dame with the Blue Chewed Shoe" is -80% off during the #SteamSummerSale!
Choose a partner, uncover evidence and catch a murderer in this comedy detective game by a former Telltale Games dev!
store.steampowered.com/app/958880/N...
Choose a partner, uncover evidence and catch a murderer in this comedy detective game by a former Telltale Games dev!
store.steampowered.com/app/958880/N...
Happy Summer, Adventure Gamers!
It's time again for the #SteamSummerSale! If you're in the mood for some great story telling in the form of bite-sized adventure games, You're in luck! At STUPIDLY cheap prices up to 80% off, now is the perfect time to stock up!!
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It's time again for the #SteamSummerSale! If you're in the mood for some great story telling in the form of bite-sized adventure games, You're in luck! At STUPIDLY cheap prices up to 80% off, now is the perfect time to stock up!!
store.steampowered.com/developer/pi...
June 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Happy Summer, Adventure Gamers!
It's time again for the #SteamSummerSale! If you're in the mood for some great story telling in the form of bite-sized adventure games, You're in luck! At STUPIDLY cheap prices up to 80% off, now is the perfect time to stock up!!
store.steampowered.com/developer/pi...
It's time again for the #SteamSummerSale! If you're in the mood for some great story telling in the form of bite-sized adventure games, You're in luck! At STUPIDLY cheap prices up to 80% off, now is the perfect time to stock up!!
store.steampowered.com/developer/pi...
Find out why I make "Earl the Tomb Robber" out of order instead of starting with level 1 first!
youtu.be/SuylZdVgxLg
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Wishlist the game on STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiedevs #adventuregame #indiegames #TombRaider #uncharted #telltalegames
youtu.be/SuylZdVgxLg
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Wishlist the game on STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiedevs #adventuregame #indiegames #TombRaider #uncharted #telltalegames
Earl The Tomb Robber Devlog 5 - Starting in the middle
YouTube video by Pinhead Games
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Find out why I make "Earl the Tomb Robber" out of order instead of starting with level 1 first!
youtu.be/SuylZdVgxLg
www.pinheadgames.com/devlog
Wishlist the game on STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiedevs #adventuregame #indiegames #TombRaider #uncharted #telltalegames
youtu.be/SuylZdVgxLg
www.pinheadgames.com/devlog
Wishlist the game on STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiedevs #adventuregame #indiegames #TombRaider #uncharted #telltalegames
Happy #FreeGameFriday!!
“For a free game made by a small developer, Nick and Willikins is pretty robust. The voice acting is quite lovely across the board. A very funny, very free!”
~Kotaku
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#adventureGame #pointandclick #indiedevs #indiegames #FreeGame
“For a free game made by a small developer, Nick and Willikins is pretty robust. The voice acting is quite lovely across the board. A very funny, very free!”
~Kotaku
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#adventureGame #pointandclick #indiedevs #indiegames #FreeGame
The Adventures of Nick & Willikins on Steam
A humorous Point & Click murder mystery! Search a posh British mansion to find out "who-done-it" and prove young Nick's innocence! Did the butler do it? You better hope not because YOU'R...
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May 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Happy #FreeGameFriday!!
“For a free game made by a small developer, Nick and Willikins is pretty robust. The voice acting is quite lovely across the board. A very funny, very free!”
~Kotaku
store.steampowered.com/app/789540/T...
#adventureGame #pointandclick #indiedevs #indiegames #FreeGame
“For a free game made by a small developer, Nick and Willikins is pretty robust. The voice acting is quite lovely across the board. A very funny, very free!”
~Kotaku
store.steampowered.com/app/789540/T...
#adventureGame #pointandclick #indiedevs #indiegames #FreeGame
Should you be allowed to climb DOWN ladders even if there is no fall damage in the game?
READ MORE... www.pinheadgames.com/devlog/covid...
If you like what you see, be sure to WISHLIST the game today!
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READ MORE... www.pinheadgames.com/devlog/covid...
If you like what you see, be sure to WISHLIST the game today!
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
April 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Should you be allowed to climb DOWN ladders even if there is no fall damage in the game?
READ MORE... www.pinheadgames.com/devlog/covid...
If you like what you see, be sure to WISHLIST the game today!
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
READ MORE... www.pinheadgames.com/devlog/covid...
If you like what you see, be sure to WISHLIST the game today!
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
Covid19 has significantly impacted my ability to work on my game! In the meantime, take a look at some big beach bugs I was working on before I got sick!
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#indiegame #screenshotsaturday #adventuregames #indiedev
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#indiegame #screenshotsaturday #adventuregames #indiedev
April 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Covid19 has significantly impacted my ability to work on my game! In the meantime, take a look at some big beach bugs I was working on before I got sick!
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#indiegame #screenshotsaturday #adventuregames #indiedev
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#indiegame #screenshotsaturday #adventuregames #indiedev
In my latest Devlog, I talk about how combat is featured in my upcoming video game, Earl the Tomb Robber!
youtu.be/j9QuTGPOIfg
And don't forget to wishlist the game on STEAM! store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiegame #indiedev #adventuregame #videogames
youtu.be/j9QuTGPOIfg
And don't forget to wishlist the game on STEAM! store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiegame #indiedev #adventuregame #videogames
DevlogEarl 3
YouTube video by Mark Darin (Mark H Darin)
youtu.be
March 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
In my latest Devlog, I talk about how combat is featured in my upcoming video game, Earl the Tomb Robber!
youtu.be/j9QuTGPOIfg
And don't forget to wishlist the game on STEAM! store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiegame #indiedev #adventuregame #videogames
youtu.be/j9QuTGPOIfg
And don't forget to wishlist the game on STEAM! store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiegame #indiedev #adventuregame #videogames
Happy Friday! Enjoy the weekend with with some HUGE savings on Pinhead Games Adventure titles during the STEAM Spring Sale!
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#indiegame #indiedev #adventuregames #pointandclick #NarrativeGames #STEAM #SpringSale #FollowFriday
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#indiegame #indiedev #adventuregames #pointandclick #NarrativeGames #STEAM #SpringSale #FollowFriday
March 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Happy Friday! Enjoy the weekend with with some HUGE savings on Pinhead Games Adventure titles during the STEAM Spring Sale!
store.steampowered.com/developer/pi...
#indiegame #indiedev #adventuregames #pointandclick #NarrativeGames #STEAM #SpringSale #FollowFriday
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#indiegame #indiedev #adventuregames #pointandclick #NarrativeGames #STEAM #SpringSale #FollowFriday
#EarlTheTombRobber #screenshotsunday
Today I added destructible walls that require TWO bombs to get through (or just one if you upgrade your bombs!)
Wishlist & follow along with development here:
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#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Today I added destructible walls that require TWO bombs to get through (or just one if you upgrade your bombs!)
Wishlist & follow along with development here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
March 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
#EarlTheTombRobber #screenshotsunday
Today I added destructible walls that require TWO bombs to get through (or just one if you upgrade your bombs!)
Wishlist & follow along with development here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Today I added destructible walls that require TWO bombs to get through (or just one if you upgrade your bombs!)
Wishlist & follow along with development here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Gameplay and Narrative goals - Earl the Tomb Robber Devlog #2
I want to take my experience with developing puzzle & narrative driven games and apply what I like about 3rd person action/adventure games! Let me know what you’d like to see next!
#Indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
youtu.be/CmBa7aLJZe4
I want to take my experience with developing puzzle & narrative driven games and apply what I like about 3rd person action/adventure games! Let me know what you’d like to see next!
#Indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
youtu.be/CmBa7aLJZe4
Setting Gameplay and Narrative goals - Earl the Tomb Robber Devlog #2
YouTube video by Pinhead Games
youtu.be
March 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Gameplay and Narrative goals - Earl the Tomb Robber Devlog #2
I want to take my experience with developing puzzle & narrative driven games and apply what I like about 3rd person action/adventure games! Let me know what you’d like to see next!
#Indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
youtu.be/CmBa7aLJZe4
I want to take my experience with developing puzzle & narrative driven games and apply what I like about 3rd person action/adventure games! Let me know what you’d like to see next!
#Indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
youtu.be/CmBa7aLJZe4
The STEAM and Itch pages for the "Earl the Tomb Robber" are now LIVE! Be sure to Wishlist or Add to your Collection to get all the latest announcements!
STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
ITCH: pinheadgames.itch.io/earl-the-tom...
#indiedev #indiegame #adventuregame #videogames
STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
ITCH: pinheadgames.itch.io/earl-the-tom...
#indiedev #indiegame #adventuregame #videogames
February 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The STEAM and Itch pages for the "Earl the Tomb Robber" are now LIVE! Be sure to Wishlist or Add to your Collection to get all the latest announcements!
STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
ITCH: pinheadgames.itch.io/earl-the-tom...
#indiedev #indiegame #adventuregame #videogames
STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
ITCH: pinheadgames.itch.io/earl-the-tom...
#indiedev #indiegame #adventuregame #videogames
Earl The Tomb Robber: An Introduction - Earl the Tomb Robber
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Earl The Tomb Robber: An Introduction
Hello! Before I really dive into a full on Game Dev blog, I thought I'd better introduce myself first. My Name is Mark Darin. For 15 years I was a professional Designer/Writer/Creative Director at Tel...
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February 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Earl The Tomb Robber: An Introduction - Earl the Tomb Robber
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I'm super excited to announce the new game I've been working on! This is my most personal work yet.
𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿 is as much about raiding tombs as it is about exploring your own personality.
Wishlist it on STEAM:
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#indiedev #indiegames
𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿 is as much about raiding tombs as it is about exploring your own personality.
Wishlist it on STEAM:
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiedev #indiegames
February 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I'm super excited to announce the new game I've been working on! This is my most personal work yet.
𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿 is as much about raiding tombs as it is about exploring your own personality.
Wishlist it on STEAM:
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiedev #indiegames
𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿 is as much about raiding tombs as it is about exploring your own personality.
Wishlist it on STEAM:
store.steampowered.com/app/3522010/...
#indiedev #indiegames
This Monday I'll be revealing my latest game in development! Along with the game announcement, I'll be debuting a brand new Devlog to chronicle my progress and learnings along the way, and hopefully connect with other fans and creators to really build something special.
February 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This Monday I'll be revealing my latest game in development! Along with the game announcement, I'll be debuting a brand new Devlog to chronicle my progress and learnings along the way, and hopefully connect with other fans and creators to really build something special.
Something new is on the horizon from www.pinheadgames.com
February 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Something new is on the horizon from www.pinheadgames.com
Happy "It's protein, just eat it." Day!!
Be thankful for food, family and video games!
Forever Space (FPE) is just $2.99!!
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Be thankful for food, family and video games!
Forever Space (FPE) is just $2.99!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3087990/...
November 28, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Happy "It's protein, just eat it." Day!!
Be thankful for food, family and video games!
Forever Space (FPE) is just $2.99!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3087990/...
Be thankful for food, family and video games!
Forever Space (FPE) is just $2.99!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3087990/...
We're here!! Feels so good!
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November 15, 2024 at 4:09 AM
We're here!! Feels so good!
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