Sam Redfern
@psychicsoftware.com
Indie gamedev & assoc. prof. PhD. Making games since 1980s - Darkwind - Goblins & Grottos - The Necromancer's Tale: http://tinyurl.com/2jpjtt8j
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Sam Redfern
@psychicsoftware.com
· Jul 17
Save 10% on The Necromancer's Tale on Steam
A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madnes...
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The Necromancer's Tale released today! It's a story-rich RPG that I've been working on for over 5 years(!)
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The game is set in an alt-history 1733, with the player getting sucked into black magic and necromancy.
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The game is set in an alt-history 1733, with the player getting sucked into black magic and necromancy.
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Introducing the Games From Ireland Steam Event, a week-long digital showcase.
Running on Steam during St Patrick’s Day 2026, 13th March - 20th March, this is an Imirt-led initiative, developed in collaboration with Irish developers and studios worldwide.
www.imirt.ie/news/2026/2/...
Running on Steam during St Patrick’s Day 2026, 13th March - 20th March, this is an Imirt-led initiative, developed in collaboration with Irish developers and studios worldwide.
www.imirt.ie/news/2026/2/...
Introducing the Games From Ireland Steam Sale - Presented by Imirt — Imirt
We’re delighted to announce the Irish Steam Sale , a week-long digital showcase celebrating games made in Ireland, by Irish developers around the world, and games shaped by Irish creative talent and ...
www.imirt.ie
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Introducing the Games From Ireland Steam Event, a week-long digital showcase.
Running on Steam during St Patrick’s Day 2026, 13th March - 20th March, this is an Imirt-led initiative, developed in collaboration with Irish developers and studios worldwide.
www.imirt.ie/news/2026/2/...
Running on Steam during St Patrick’s Day 2026, 13th March - 20th March, this is an Imirt-led initiative, developed in collaboration with Irish developers and studios worldwide.
www.imirt.ie/news/2026/2/...
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I am so honoured to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday on Bluesky!
🗣
INDIE DEVS!
Show off your turn-based games in this thread with the hashtag!
PLAYERS!
Come on in & 💬comment, ❤️like, 🔁repost & ✨wishlist all the great games in the thread!
🗣
INDIE DEVS!
Show off your turn-based games in this thread with the hashtag!
PLAYERS!
Come on in & 💬comment, ❤️like, 🔁repost & ✨wishlist all the great games in the thread!
February 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM
I am so honoured to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday on Bluesky!
🗣
INDIE DEVS!
Show off your turn-based games in this thread with the hashtag!
PLAYERS!
Come on in & 💬comment, ❤️like, 🔁repost & ✨wishlist all the great games in the thread!
🗣
INDIE DEVS!
Show off your turn-based games in this thread with the hashtag!
PLAYERS!
Come on in & 💬comment, ❤️like, 🔁repost & ✨wishlist all the great games in the thread!
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Are you a Unity dev? Do you make use of lots of scenes? Do you have liiike 10 mins to chat? 👀
I'm making a tool aiming to speed up & simplify your workflow, & I wanna talk to you!
If you're interested, add me on Discord (adamjle) or send me a DM here 🙌
Reposts appreciated!
I'm making a tool aiming to speed up & simplify your workflow, & I wanna talk to you!
If you're interested, add me on Discord (adamjle) or send me a DM here 🙌
Reposts appreciated!
January 30, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Are you a Unity dev? Do you make use of lots of scenes? Do you have liiike 10 mins to chat? 👀
I'm making a tool aiming to speed up & simplify your workflow, & I wanna talk to you!
If you're interested, add me on Discord (adamjle) or send me a DM here 🙌
Reposts appreciated!
I'm making a tool aiming to speed up & simplify your workflow, & I wanna talk to you!
If you're interested, add me on Discord (adamjle) or send me a DM here 🙌
Reposts appreciated!
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ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL GGJ2026!
📝 Register globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
📍Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
📅 Date & Time: 6pm to 9pm Friday 30th Jan, 10am to 6pm Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb.
We can't wait to see you there ✨
📝 Register globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
📍Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
📅 Date & Time: 6pm to 9pm Friday 30th Jan, 10am to 6pm Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb.
We can't wait to see you there ✨
January 23, 2026 at 2:07 PM
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL GGJ2026!
📝 Register globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
📍Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
📅 Date & Time: 6pm to 9pm Friday 30th Jan, 10am to 6pm Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb.
We can't wait to see you there ✨
📝 Register globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
📍Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
📅 Date & Time: 6pm to 9pm Friday 30th Jan, 10am to 6pm Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb.
We can't wait to see you there ✨
I wrote a blog post about pathfinding and pedestrian simulation: www.psychicsoftware.com/2026/pathfin...
January 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM
I wrote a blog post about pathfinding and pedestrian simulation: www.psychicsoftware.com/2026/pathfin...
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We are thrilled to officially host this week’s #TurnBasedThursday! 🎉
🛠️ #GameDev / #IndieDev - drop your turn-based games below and use the hashtag!
🎮 Fans - like, RT, and discover your next obsession in the replies 👇
RPGs, tactics, strategy, all welcome!
🛠️ #GameDev / #IndieDev - drop your turn-based games below and use the hashtag!
🎮 Fans - like, RT, and discover your next obsession in the replies 👇
RPGs, tactics, strategy, all welcome!
January 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
We are thrilled to officially host this week’s #TurnBasedThursday! 🎉
🛠️ #GameDev / #IndieDev - drop your turn-based games below and use the hashtag!
🎮 Fans - like, RT, and discover your next obsession in the replies 👇
RPGs, tactics, strategy, all welcome!
🛠️ #GameDev / #IndieDev - drop your turn-based games below and use the hashtag!
🎮 Fans - like, RT, and discover your next obsession in the replies 👇
RPGs, tactics, strategy, all welcome!
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The Belgian prime minister at Davos with an interesting analysis from a European perspective.
January 22, 2026 at 5:55 AM
The Belgian prime minister at Davos with an interesting analysis from a European perspective.
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We need to be more negative. Let's get this over the line.
Jensen Huang of Nvidia, $NVDA, has said relentless negativity around AI is hurting society and has done a lot of damage, per Techspot.
January 21, 2026 at 10:16 PM
We need to be more negative. Let's get this over the line.
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The Sub-Species demo is now available.
Excited to see how people respond.
store.steampowered.com/app/4160530/...
Excited to see how people respond.
store.steampowered.com/app/4160530/...
Sub-Species Demo on Steam
At first the alien outbreak spreading throughout the oceans was confined. We delayed our extinction rather than avert it. As part of a salvage crew, you search the hellish containment zones, where a t...
store.steampowered.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Sub-Species demo is now available.
Excited to see how people respond.
store.steampowered.com/app/4160530/...
Excited to see how people respond.
store.steampowered.com/app/4160530/...
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The Séance of Blake Manor got a nice mention in this list.
In case you missed it, we compiled a list of all our favorite puzzle games in 2025!
Team Thinky's favourite puzzle games of 2025 · Thinky Games
After another thinky game-packed year, Team Thinky reflect on their favourite games they've played during the past twelve months.
thinkygames.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Séance of Blake Manor got a nice mention in this list.
"A Gothic Masterpiece That Dares to Be Different"
-- Expert Game Reviews
The Necromancer's Tale is discounted by 20% this week. Check it out if you like good (un)wholesome fun, dabbling in the dark arts and raising the dead.
store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/...
-- Expert Game Reviews
The Necromancer's Tale is discounted by 20% this week. Check it out if you like good (un)wholesome fun, dabbling in the dark arts and raising the dead.
store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/...
Save 20% on The Necromancer's Tale on Steam
A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madnes...
store.steampowered.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM
"A Gothic Masterpiece That Dares to Be Different"
-- Expert Game Reviews
The Necromancer's Tale is discounted by 20% this week. Check it out if you like good (un)wholesome fun, dabbling in the dark arts and raising the dead.
store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/...
-- Expert Game Reviews
The Necromancer's Tale is discounted by 20% this week. Check it out if you like good (un)wholesome fun, dabbling in the dark arts and raising the dead.
store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/...
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Logged into www.dark-wind.com for a game tonight for the first time in ages.... And was reminded that it is the greatest game ever. Well done @psychicsoftware.com
Darkwind: War on Wheels - Online Turn Based Car Wars Strategy Combat Game - Windows Mac OSX
www.dark-wind.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Logged into www.dark-wind.com for a game tonight for the first time in ages.... And was reminded that it is the greatest game ever. Well done @psychicsoftware.com
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Galway Game Jam is back as part of Global Game Jam 2026! 🎮
📝 Register globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
📍Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
📅 Date & Time: 6pm to 9pm Friday 30th Jan, 10am to 6pm Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb.
Help us spread the word! 🎉🎉🎉
📝 Register globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
📍Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
📅 Date & Time: 6pm to 9pm Friday 30th Jan, 10am to 6pm Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb.
Help us spread the word! 🎉🎉🎉
January 14, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Galway Game Jam is back as part of Global Game Jam 2026! 🎮
📝 Register globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
📍Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
📅 Date & Time: 6pm to 9pm Friday 30th Jan, 10am to 6pm Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb.
Help us spread the word! 🎉🎉🎉
📝 Register globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
📍Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
📅 Date & Time: 6pm to 9pm Friday 30th Jan, 10am to 6pm Saturday 31st Jan & Sunday 1st Feb.
Help us spread the word! 🎉🎉🎉
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A surprising amount of Sub-Species came together once we stopped trying to make every moment loud.
January 11, 2026 at 5:25 PM
A surprising amount of Sub-Species came together once we stopped trying to make every moment loud.
The Necromancer’s Tale would love your vote! Just reply to the original post. :-)
We’re adding a category to our IRL awards ceremony… The Bluesky’s Choice Award!
And all you have to do is reply here with the game you believe deserves to win. You don’t even have to follow us 😉
*one nomination per account*
*game must have released in 2025*
*nominations close 31 Jan 2026*
And all you have to do is reply here with the game you believe deserves to win. You don’t even have to follow us 😉
*one nomination per account*
*game must have released in 2025*
*nominations close 31 Jan 2026*
December 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Necromancer’s Tale would love your vote! Just reply to the original post. :-)
"The Necromancer’s Tale is the greatest video game story I have ever experienced"
- it's amazing to see how much some players enjoy our game :-)
- it's amazing to see how much some players enjoy our game :-)
Neat write up of @psychicsoftware.com's The Necromancer's Tale here: medium.com/@Froswald/th...
December 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"The Necromancer’s Tale is the greatest video game story I have ever experienced"
- it's amazing to see how much some players enjoy our game :-)
- it's amazing to see how much some players enjoy our game :-)
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We’ve spent the last few weeks obsessing over how Sub-Species actually plays.
Letting people try it themselves feels like the natural next step.
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
Letting people try it themselves feels like the natural next step.
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
December 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We’ve spent the last few weeks obsessing over how Sub-Species actually plays.
Letting people try it themselves feels like the natural next step.
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
Letting people try it themselves feels like the natural next step.
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
Ready for Santa Claws' Slay Ride 2025? It's a deathrace with rockets and flamethrowers, open to everyone. December 29th at 9pm GMT.
Big prizes, obvs. Santa Claws is a generous bear-mutant, after all.
Join us in our Discord server for more details.
discord.gg/HxFWPYj
Big prizes, obvs. Santa Claws is a generous bear-mutant, after all.
Join us in our Discord server for more details.
discord.gg/HxFWPYj
December 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ready for Santa Claws' Slay Ride 2025? It's a deathrace with rockets and flamethrowers, open to everyone. December 29th at 9pm GMT.
Big prizes, obvs. Santa Claws is a generous bear-mutant, after all.
Join us in our Discord server for more details.
discord.gg/HxFWPYj
Big prizes, obvs. Santa Claws is a generous bear-mutant, after all.
Join us in our Discord server for more details.
discord.gg/HxFWPYj
The Necromancer's Tale is 15% off in the Steam winter sale until Jan 5th. If you like deep gothic narratives and slow descents into madness, check it out!
"Best Indie RPG of 2025" -- Mortismal Gaming.
"A Gothic Masterpiece" -- Expert Game Reviews.
store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/...
"Best Indie RPG of 2025" -- Mortismal Gaming.
"A Gothic Masterpiece" -- Expert Game Reviews.
store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/...
Save 15% on The Necromancer's Tale on Steam
A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madnes...
store.steampowered.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Necromancer's Tale is 15% off in the Steam winter sale until Jan 5th. If you like deep gothic narratives and slow descents into madness, check it out!
"Best Indie RPG of 2025" -- Mortismal Gaming.
"A Gothic Masterpiece" -- Expert Game Reviews.
store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/...
"Best Indie RPG of 2025" -- Mortismal Gaming.
"A Gothic Masterpiece" -- Expert Game Reviews.
store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/...
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A New Take on Underwater Horror"-Khris Brayton
We couldn’t have described it better ourselves.
Check out this recent article that perfectly captures the eerie vibe of our upcoming game Sub-Species, where survival is never guaranteed.
👉 Read the article here: totalapexgaming.com/action/new-s...
We couldn’t have described it better ourselves.
Check out this recent article that perfectly captures the eerie vibe of our upcoming game Sub-Species, where survival is never guaranteed.
👉 Read the article here: totalapexgaming.com/action/new-s...
New Sci-Fi Shooter Channels The Terror Of Subnautica In A Retro Package - Total Apex Gaming
There is something inherently unsettling about the ocean. For many gamers, that specific brand of thalassophobia was solidified by Subnautica, a game that
totalapexgaming.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A New Take on Underwater Horror"-Khris Brayton
We couldn’t have described it better ourselves.
Check out this recent article that perfectly captures the eerie vibe of our upcoming game Sub-Species, where survival is never guaranteed.
👉 Read the article here: totalapexgaming.com/action/new-s...
We couldn’t have described it better ourselves.
Check out this recent article that perfectly captures the eerie vibe of our upcoming game Sub-Species, where survival is never guaranteed.
👉 Read the article here: totalapexgaming.com/action/new-s...
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Explore the horrors of the ocean in a brand-new action adventure shooter, as Sub-Species si in development for PC via Steam. #indiedev #indiegame
Explore the horrors of the ocean in a brand-new action adventure shooter, as Sub-Species si in development for PC via Steam. #indiedev #indiegame
Explore the horrors of the ocean in a brand-new action adventure shooter, as Sub-Species si in development for PC via Steam
dlvr.it
December 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Explore the horrors of the ocean in a brand-new action adventure shooter, as Sub-Species si in development for PC via Steam. #indiedev #indiegame
Haha, I love finding snarky code comments from me to me, from 11 years ago :)
December 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Haha, I love finding snarky code comments from me to me, from 11 years ago :)
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