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. 🐛🐞
Christmas ham beats Thanksgiving turkey’s ass every time.
November 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Christmas ham beats Thanksgiving turkey’s ass every time.
I still enjoy Stranger Things even though it’s far from the best show ever.
November 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I still enjoy Stranger Things even though it’s far from the best show ever.
Both Tetris Effect and Lumines Arise have soundtracks that reside within a genre I’d call Ibiza Anthems 2004. And I love them.
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Both Tetris Effect and Lumines Arise have soundtracks that reside within a genre I’d call Ibiza Anthems 2004. And I love them.
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SKATE STORY is launching Day 1 into the @playstation.com Plus Game Catalog!
Day 1 being December 8, don't forget
Day 1 being December 8, don't forget
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
SKATE STORY is launching Day 1 into the @playstation.com Plus Game Catalog!
Day 1 being December 8, don't forget
Day 1 being December 8, don't forget
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Our $1 subscription sale continues for another week and a half! Help us hit 5,000 before it's over!
We're having a sale! Get your first month of Aftermath for just $1.
aftermath.site/aftermath-vide...
aftermath.site/aftermath-vide...
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Our $1 subscription sale continues for another week and a half! Help us hit 5,000 before it's over!
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I (and others) worked so incredibly hard on this presentation. It would mean the world to me if you would check it out!! Young Suns represents something really special to all of us, and today is JUST THE START
We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I (and others) worked so incredibly hard on this presentation. It would mean the world to me if you would check it out!! Young Suns represents something really special to all of us, and today is JUST THE START
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As 2025 winds to a close, we say goodbye to a few members of our team whose work was instrumental in bringing Ambrosia Sky: Act One to life.
Each of these folks is an incredible talent. Though we've made the difficult decision to part ways for now, I'd be lucky to work with any of them again.
Each of these folks is an incredible talent. Though we've made the difficult decision to part ways for now, I'd be lucky to work with any of them again.
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
As 2025 winds to a close, we say goodbye to a few members of our team whose work was instrumental in bringing Ambrosia Sky: Act One to life.
Each of these folks is an incredible talent. Though we've made the difficult decision to part ways for now, I'd be lucky to work with any of them again.
Each of these folks is an incredible talent. Though we've made the difficult decision to part ways for now, I'd be lucky to work with any of them again.
The real Defunct Land is the United States of America. In my article at The Atlantic I will
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The real Defunct Land is the United States of America. In my article at The Atlantic I will
Dipping french fries in a spicy hummus is an all timer
November 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Dipping french fries in a spicy hummus is an all timer
Shout out to folks who’ve had more than one kid under 5 yrs old at the same time. It can be absolutely bonkers. lol
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Shout out to folks who’ve had more than one kid under 5 yrs old at the same time. It can be absolutely bonkers. lol
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I designed a New Kei Truck Shirt. If you like dozens of us, believe that the best trucks are small trucks, this is the shirt for you. I've also reissued my NICE SHIRT kei truck design. Both are available for 24h only at theyetee.com #keitrucksNA
November 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I designed a New Kei Truck Shirt. If you like dozens of us, believe that the best trucks are small trucks, this is the shirt for you. I've also reissued my NICE SHIRT kei truck design. Both are available for 24h only at theyetee.com #keitrucksNA
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For @aftermath.site, I spoke to @imodrew.bsky.social, the Sucker Punch dev fired after making a Charlie Kirk joke.
She paints a picture of an industry that all too often ignores bad actors until those bad actors threaten them financially.
aftermath.site/sucker-punch...
She paints a picture of an industry that all too often ignores bad actors until those bad actors threaten them financially.
aftermath.site/sucker-punch...
Two Months After Firing Over Charlie Kirk Comments, Ghost Of Yotei Dev Blames Harassment Campaign, Not ‘Bad Joke’
"I really don’t want this to happen to anyone else, because I feel like with the state of everything, it will absolutely happen to other people," says Drew Harrison
aftermath.site
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
For @aftermath.site, I spoke to @imodrew.bsky.social, the Sucker Punch dev fired after making a Charlie Kirk joke.
She paints a picture of an industry that all too often ignores bad actors until those bad actors threaten them financially.
aftermath.site/sucker-punch...
She paints a picture of an industry that all too often ignores bad actors until those bad actors threaten them financially.
aftermath.site/sucker-punch...
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Skate Story releases day one into the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on Dec 8
New hands-on details Devolver's surreal skating adventure: play.st/3JSAyN5
New hands-on details Devolver's surreal skating adventure: play.st/3JSAyN5
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Skate Story releases day one into the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on Dec 8
New hands-on details Devolver's surreal skating adventure: play.st/3JSAyN5
New hands-on details Devolver's surreal skating adventure: play.st/3JSAyN5
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yapped about why indie collabs happen (spoiler: usually starts because wow it's fun to be goofy with friends)
and majorrrr insight on the process from @samdelia.bsky.social in there too! 🔥
and majorrrr insight on the process from @samdelia.bsky.social in there too! 🔥
Among Us x Stardew Valley! Terraria x Don’t Starve Together! Balatro x Literally Every Other Game!
You might've noticed more and more indie game collaborations popping up, and wondering how and why they came to be.
Well wonder no more! Innersloth's @victoriatran.bsky.social explains:
[PAYWALLED]
You might've noticed more and more indie game collaborations popping up, and wondering how and why they came to be.
Well wonder no more! Innersloth's @victoriatran.bsky.social explains:
[PAYWALLED]
What's With All the Indie Game Crossover Collaborations? - Indie Insight
Ever wonder why there seem to be so many indie crossover collaborations? Innersloth's Victoria Tran shares some of the rationale.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
yapped about why indie collabs happen (spoiler: usually starts because wow it's fun to be goofy with friends)
and majorrrr insight on the process from @samdelia.bsky.social in there too! 🔥
and majorrrr insight on the process from @samdelia.bsky.social in there too! 🔥
Lumines Arise is exactly what I wanted it to be. 😌
Good stuff!
Good stuff!
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Lumines Arise is exactly what I wanted it to be. 😌
Good stuff!
Good stuff!
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Surprise, we're getting pretty close to the final version of REALIS!
ICYMI: I've been making a TTRPG about mystical moons and living spaceships and sentences that can kill you. A preview is available now (see my pinned post), but the full version draws near!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
ICYMI: I've been making a TTRPG about mystical moons and living spaceships and sentences that can kill you. A preview is available now (see my pinned post), but the full version draws near!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
Coming soon: Realis
A new tabletop roleplaying game by Austin Walker
www.kickstarter.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Surprise, we're getting pretty close to the final version of REALIS!
ICYMI: I've been making a TTRPG about mystical moons and living spaceships and sentences that can kill you. A preview is available now (see my pinned post), but the full version draws near!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
ICYMI: I've been making a TTRPG about mystical moons and living spaceships and sentences that can kill you. A preview is available now (see my pinned post), but the full version draws near!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
One Battle After Another was so good.
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 AM
One Battle After Another was so good.
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Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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Hey look, it's a Black Friday sale, but early!
You can grab our dope Brawling Action Tactics dark comedy game, Treachery in Beatdown City, on a massive sale!
Steam beatdown.city/tibcstm
Switch (NA) beatdown.city/tibcswitch
(and on sale on NoE Switch Stores, too!)
You can grab our dope Brawling Action Tactics dark comedy game, Treachery in Beatdown City, on a massive sale!
Steam beatdown.city/tibcstm
Switch (NA) beatdown.city/tibcswitch
(and on sale on NoE Switch Stores, too!)
November 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Hey look, it's a Black Friday sale, but early!
You can grab our dope Brawling Action Tactics dark comedy game, Treachery in Beatdown City, on a massive sale!
Steam beatdown.city/tibcstm
Switch (NA) beatdown.city/tibcswitch
(and on sale on NoE Switch Stores, too!)
You can grab our dope Brawling Action Tactics dark comedy game, Treachery in Beatdown City, on a massive sale!
Steam beatdown.city/tibcstm
Switch (NA) beatdown.city/tibcswitch
(and on sale on NoE Switch Stores, too!)
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Friends, we're back to self-publishing (which is both fun and scary). We'd be really happy if you wishlist the Simogo Legacy Collection if you have any interest in it! store.steampowered.com/app/3817040/...
Simogo Legacy Collection on Steam
From cute arcade novelties to innovative text-based thrillers and acclaimed fourth wall-breaking stories, Simogo Legacy Collection is an eclectic celebration of Simogo's past, featuring faithful rendi...
store.steampowered.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Friends, we're back to self-publishing (which is both fun and scary). We'd be really happy if you wishlist the Simogo Legacy Collection if you have any interest in it! store.steampowered.com/app/3817040/...
Bouncing back and forth between watching Twin Peaks and playing Alan Wake II to be more familiar with some cultural touchstones for our new game.
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Bouncing back and forth between watching Twin Peaks and playing Alan Wake II to be more familiar with some cultural touchstones for our new game.
My 3yo just walked over with his face covered in ranch. Wiped that off. Comes back 1 minute later with his hand covered in avocado because he found one on the counter and squeezed it as hard as he could.
While the lack of impulse control can be frustrating it’s more often really funny.
While the lack of impulse control can be frustrating it’s more often really funny.
November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My 3yo just walked over with his face covered in ranch. Wiped that off. Comes back 1 minute later with his hand covered in avocado because he found one on the counter and squeezed it as hard as he could.
While the lack of impulse control can be frustrating it’s more often really funny.
While the lack of impulse control can be frustrating it’s more often really funny.
Most of the characters in our new game rn are the main character’s model with whatever character they’re supposed to be written in text on their shirt.
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Most of the characters in our new game rn are the main character’s model with whatever character they’re supposed to be written in text on their shirt.
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55 BUNGERS
55 FRYDERS
55 TACROACH
55 PIELOBITE
55 DR SODIE
100 SPUDDY
100 MOTHZA
1 DELIGHTFUL BUGSNAX COLLECTION (IT'S ON SALE AND 5 YEARS OLD THIS WEEK, CONGRATS @younghorses.com)
bit.ly/bugsnax-coll...
55 FRYDERS
55 TACROACH
55 PIELOBITE
55 DR SODIE
100 SPUDDY
100 MOTHZA
1 DELIGHTFUL BUGSNAX COLLECTION (IT'S ON SALE AND 5 YEARS OLD THIS WEEK, CONGRATS @younghorses.com)
bit.ly/bugsnax-coll...
November 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
55 BUNGERS
55 FRYDERS
55 TACROACH
55 PIELOBITE
55 DR SODIE
100 SPUDDY
100 MOTHZA
1 DELIGHTFUL BUGSNAX COLLECTION (IT'S ON SALE AND 5 YEARS OLD THIS WEEK, CONGRATS @younghorses.com)
bit.ly/bugsnax-coll...
55 FRYDERS
55 TACROACH
55 PIELOBITE
55 DR SODIE
100 SPUDDY
100 MOTHZA
1 DELIGHTFUL BUGSNAX COLLECTION (IT'S ON SALE AND 5 YEARS OLD THIS WEEK, CONGRATS @younghorses.com)
bit.ly/bugsnax-coll...
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TWO DAYS until demonschool! Reviews are dropping tomorrow........... which we're all feeling normal about~
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
TWO DAYS until demonschool! Reviews are dropping tomorrow........... which we're all feeling normal about~
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...