Philip Tibitoski
@ptibz.younghorses.com
Co-founder & President @younghorses.com, creators of Bugsnax and Octodad. Previously 1 of 30 under 30 years old who do video games, according to Forbes. (he/him) https://younghorsesgames.com/
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Philip Tibitoski
@ptibz.younghorses.com
· Nov 13
Quick intro 📌 :
I’m Phil Tibitoski, cofounder + President + CEO @younghorses.com. We made Octodad, Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Bugsnax, and Bugsnax The Card Game. Used to do community building stuff too, but my new goal is making sure my two kids are kind and considerate which takes up a lotta time. 🐛🐞
I’m Phil Tibitoski, cofounder + President + CEO @younghorses.com. We made Octodad, Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Bugsnax, and Bugsnax The Card Game. Used to do community building stuff too, but my new goal is making sure my two kids are kind and considerate which takes up a lotta time. 🐛🐞
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Demo launch went very well: Over 5000 downloads, over 1000 wishlists, and a glowing write up in PC Gamer! Also #1 demo on Steam!
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Announcement: STEAM DEMO OUT NOW!
The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them.
How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸
👇👇👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Please wishlist and share - thank you!
#indiedev
The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them.
How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸
👇👇👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Please wishlist and share - thank you!
#indiedev
January 17, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Demo launch went very well: Over 5000 downloads, over 1000 wishlists, and a glowing write up in PC Gamer! Also #1 demo on Steam!
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Yesssss! Don’t miss this if you want to see under the hood on how games are stitched together. I’ve wanted to make a series like this forever but Double Fine done and did it! youtu.be/VMa5xbjL3BU?...
In-Engine · Double Fine's Keeper - Unreal 5 Exploration
YouTube video by Double Fine
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Yesssss! Don’t miss this if you want to see under the hood on how games are stitched together. I’ve wanted to make a series like this forever but Double Fine done and did it! youtu.be/VMa5xbjL3BU?...
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Officially announcing my next game, and it's about:
...driving a 4x4 in a Furniture Store 🤣
(physics-based precision driving in a mini open world mega furniture store)
Please help spread the word and ☆WISHLIST ON STEAM☆
s.team/a/4135570
...driving a 4x4 in a Furniture Store 🤣
(physics-based precision driving in a mini open world mega furniture store)
Please help spread the word and ☆WISHLIST ON STEAM☆
s.team/a/4135570
January 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Officially announcing my next game, and it's about:
...driving a 4x4 in a Furniture Store 🤣
(physics-based precision driving in a mini open world mega furniture store)
Please help spread the word and ☆WISHLIST ON STEAM☆
s.team/a/4135570
...driving a 4x4 in a Furniture Store 🤣
(physics-based precision driving in a mini open world mega furniture store)
Please help spread the word and ☆WISHLIST ON STEAM☆
s.team/a/4135570
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My first review of 2026 is for @luckshotgames.com 's Big Hops, a fantastic 3D platformer that embraces creativity, rewards experimentation, and feels incredible to play.
This is as good as any Mario game and needs to be checked out by fans of colorful platformers ASAP
This is as good as any Mario game and needs to be checked out by fans of colorful platformers ASAP
Big Hops is a damn fine 3D platformer that rivals even the best Mario games
Big Hops Review: A 3D Platformer As Good As Any Mario Game
Big Hops is a nearly perfect platformer that rewards exploration and creativity
kotaku.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
My first review of 2026 is for @luckshotgames.com 's Big Hops, a fantastic 3D platformer that embraces creativity, rewards experimentation, and feels incredible to play.
This is as good as any Mario game and needs to be checked out by fans of colorful platformers ASAP
This is as good as any Mario game and needs to be checked out by fans of colorful platformers ASAP
🚨NEWS: Dems say I got a spicy chicken sando for lunch.
More to come.
More to come.
January 16, 2026 at 8:53 PM
🚨NEWS: Dems say I got a spicy chicken sando for lunch.
More to come.
More to come.
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Announcement: STEAM DEMO OUT NOW!
The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them.
How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸
👇👇👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Please wishlist and share - thank you!
#indiedev
The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them.
How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸
👇👇👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Please wishlist and share - thank you!
#indiedev
January 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Announcement: STEAM DEMO OUT NOW!
The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them.
How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸
👇👇👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Please wishlist and share - thank you!
#indiedev
The early dungeons of Forbidden Solitaire are now open to those bold - or foolish - enough to explore them.
How badly do you wish to live forever? 👁️🩸
👇👇👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Please wishlist and share - thank you!
#indiedev
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Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
Ash Parrish
www.ashparrish.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
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Iran has killed all connections to the outside. But in the early morning the regular internet works briefly. In that time, @hackimi.bsky.social sent me a letter about what it's like being a developer without the internet as the government tries to squash everyone:
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A Game Developer Without Internet
Iran has been without internet for 9 days. Arash sent a letter as a developer without the internet, in the few moments when the great firewall faltered.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Iran has killed all connections to the outside. But in the early morning the regular internet works briefly. In that time, @hackimi.bsky.social sent me a letter about what it's like being a developer without the internet as the government tries to squash everyone:
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Kind of a disappointing set for $130. I expected it would maybe be inside the castle with the stained glass and stuff from the start of the fight or that there would be more of the crumbling castle. Licensing fees must be wild.
LEGO - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle up for preorder at LEGO Store ($129.99) buff.ly/mj53vLu #ad
January 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Kind of a disappointing set for $130. I expected it would maybe be inside the castle with the stained glass and stuff from the start of the fight or that there would be more of the crumbling castle. Licensing fees must be wild.
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I'm yours forever
There is no end in sight for us
Nothing could measure
The kind of strength inside our hearts
It's all connected
We're all together in this love
Don't you forget it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bQfccph-eE #TetrisEffectConnected
There is no end in sight for us
Nothing could measure
The kind of strength inside our hearts
It's all connected
We're all together in this love
Don't you forget it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bQfccph-eE #TetrisEffectConnected
Hydelic - Connected (Yours Forever) [In-game Mix] [OFFICIAL]
Listen to Hydelic: https://ffm.to/hydelicBuy the Tetris® Effect Original Soundtrack: https://enhanceexperience.bandcamp.com/Follow HydelicInstagram: http://i...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:55 PM
I'm yours forever
There is no end in sight for us
Nothing could measure
The kind of strength inside our hearts
It's all connected
We're all together in this love
Don't you forget it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bQfccph-eE #TetrisEffectConnected
There is no end in sight for us
Nothing could measure
The kind of strength inside our hearts
It's all connected
We're all together in this love
Don't you forget it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bQfccph-eE #TetrisEffectConnected
3 yr olds say such off kilter stuff.
*my kids runs into the room*
Me: hey buddy, what’s up?
Him: We’re not friends anymore.
*he runs out of the room*
Me: Uuuuh okay
*my kids runs into the room*
Me: hey buddy, what’s up?
Him: We’re not friends anymore.
*he runs out of the room*
Me: Uuuuh okay
January 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM
3 yr olds say such off kilter stuff.
*my kids runs into the room*
Me: hey buddy, what’s up?
Him: We’re not friends anymore.
*he runs out of the room*
Me: Uuuuh okay
*my kids runs into the room*
Me: hey buddy, what’s up?
Him: We’re not friends anymore.
*he runs out of the room*
Me: Uuuuh okay
Even with the gloves that unzip on the side, putting a child’s hands in gloves has to be one of the top 10 most frustrating experiences.
January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Even with the gloves that unzip on the side, putting a child’s hands in gloves has to be one of the top 10 most frustrating experiences.
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im so sorry to post this again but I have two slots drop out and I am trying to fill them asap to pay my internet bill
Hey everyone, I am opening a handful of commission slots to cover my rent this month. Get a cute custom model from me for 100$ USD! examples of recent commissions below, DM me if you are interested!
(please share!)
#b3d #Blender3d #gamedev
(please share!)
#b3d #Blender3d #gamedev
January 14, 2026 at 3:56 AM
im so sorry to post this again but I have two slots drop out and I am trying to fill them asap to pay my internet bill
won't anyone think of the small hops
January 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM
won't anyone think of the small hops
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Since my Metroid guide was new to a lot of people, I figure I'd reshare my old Hand-Drawn Zelda guide. It's a fully illustrated guide to the first Zelda, complete with dungeon maps, and tied together in a storybook presentation. It's also free!
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Since my Metroid guide was new to a lot of people, I figure I'd reshare my old Hand-Drawn Zelda guide. It's a fully illustrated guide to the first Zelda, complete with dungeon maps, and tied together in a storybook presentation. It's also free!
Inconsistent disc, track, and file naming schemes across a blu-ray set makes me a feel a way.
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Inconsistent disc, track, and file naming schemes across a blu-ray set makes me a feel a way.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
what’s the mental illness where you get a new pair of glasses w/ a new prescription but you don’t wear them for a full year because you procrastinate taking them in to get the frames adjusted to fit your big head and instead wear your old pair until today when you remember the new ones exist
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
what’s the mental illness where you get a new pair of glasses w/ a new prescription but you don’t wear them for a full year because you procrastinate taking them in to get the frames adjusted to fit your big head and instead wear your old pair until today when you remember the new ones exist
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Just set the DRM-Free version of BIG HOPS live on Itch.io here:
chriswade.itch.io/bighops
Would be really cool if @itch.io would feature us!
chriswade.itch.io/bighops
Would be really cool if @itch.io would feature us!
Big Hops by Chris Wade, 2DArray
A new kind of 3D platformer
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January 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Just set the DRM-Free version of BIG HOPS live on Itch.io here:
chriswade.itch.io/bighops
Would be really cool if @itch.io would feature us!
chriswade.itch.io/bighops
Would be really cool if @itch.io would feature us!
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Today's philosophical hot take: Every individual has a Wario.
Who is your Wario?
Who do you think is my Wario?
Who is your Wario?
Who do you think is my Wario?
January 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Today's philosophical hot take: Every individual has a Wario.
Who is your Wario?
Who do you think is my Wario?
Who is your Wario?
Who do you think is my Wario?
oh dang bips and bops I hit 5K followers we're in the big time nowww
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
oh dang bips and bops I hit 5K followers we're in the big time nowww
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I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
the greatest toilet game of all time
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
the greatest toilet game of all time
screenshot saturday and it’s me
- doing our annual insurance audit
- updating tax info for a payment portal
- sending an invoice
- sending out 1099’s
- scheduling sales for all platforms and games we have for the next few months
- looking into a debug camera plugin for trailers
- doing our annual insurance audit
- updating tax info for a payment portal
- sending an invoice
- sending out 1099’s
- scheduling sales for all platforms and games we have for the next few months
- looking into a debug camera plugin for trailers
January 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
screenshot saturday and it’s me
- doing our annual insurance audit
- updating tax info for a payment portal
- sending an invoice
- sending out 1099’s
- scheduling sales for all platforms and games we have for the next few months
- looking into a debug camera plugin for trailers
- doing our annual insurance audit
- updating tax info for a payment portal
- sending an invoice
- sending out 1099’s
- scheduling sales for all platforms and games we have for the next few months
- looking into a debug camera plugin for trailers