Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev
@rikukat.bsky.social
Plays video games. Makes video games. Helps others make video games.
Developer of "Potions: A Curious Tale"
PotionsACuriousTale.com
Developer of "Potions: A Curious Tale"
PotionsACuriousTale.com
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Resources for game developers.
rikukat.github.io
I've started a new project: Game Dev Foundry—a community-driven resource to help empower game devs build and run successful studios.
Game development is hard, but we don’t have to figure it all out alone—let’s build this together!
rikukat.github.io/game-dev-fou...
#gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry
Game development is hard, but we don’t have to figure it all out alone—let’s build this together!
rikukat.github.io/game-dev-fou...
#gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry
One of my Christmas gifts!
Any #gamedev or creative recommendations for good program implementations?
I know it can be active program based, so I figured binding some Photoshop, Blender, and OBS shortcuts would be a good start.
Any #gamedev or creative recommendations for good program implementations?
I know it can be active program based, so I figured binding some Photoshop, Blender, and OBS shortcuts would be a good start.
December 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
One of my Christmas gifts!
Any #gamedev or creative recommendations for good program implementations?
I know it can be active program based, so I figured binding some Photoshop, Blender, and OBS shortcuts would be a good start.
Any #gamedev or creative recommendations for good program implementations?
I know it can be active program based, so I figured binding some Photoshop, Blender, and OBS shortcuts would be a good start.
Some poor soul is spending his holidays posting hate comments on my 2yr old Reddit posts
December 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Some poor soul is spending his holidays posting hate comments on my 2yr old Reddit posts
December 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I've decided to run an inspirational AMA today on /r/IAMA to answer questions about #gamedev and to encourage others to pursue their dreams!
Hosted on my /u/RikuKat account. Link coming soon!
Hosted on my /u/RikuKat account. Link coming soon!
December 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I've decided to run an inspirational AMA today on /r/IAMA to answer questions about #gamedev and to encourage others to pursue their dreams!
Hosted on my /u/RikuKat account. Link coming soon!
Hosted on my /u/RikuKat account. Link coming soon!
So proud to announce that Potions: A Curious Tale has won "Best Indie Game" from the Overcome Festival!
December 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
So proud to announce that Potions: A Curious Tale has won "Best Indie Game" from the Overcome Festival!
Reposted by Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev
Spent some time with @rikukat.bsky.social's #PotionsACuriousTale ⚗️ You play as Luna the witch who relies on clever potion crafting and environmental tricks rather than straight combat. Gather ingredients, experiment with recipes and solve puzzles across enchanted biomes 🧙♀️ Vid below 👇
December 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Spent some time with @rikukat.bsky.social's #PotionsACuriousTale ⚗️ You play as Luna the witch who relies on clever potion crafting and environmental tricks rather than straight combat. Gather ingredients, experiment with recipes and solve puzzles across enchanted biomes 🧙♀️ Vid below 👇
Since Potions' console launches shipped (crash-free!), I was able to buckle down and add new content to Game Dev Foundry, including "Stages of Game Development" with best practices!
I hope these free resources help others on their #gamedev and #indiedev path!
rikukat.github.io/game-dev-fou...
I hope these free resources help others on their #gamedev and #indiedev path!
rikukat.github.io/game-dev-fou...
game-dev-foundry
Resources for game developers.
rikukat.github.io
December 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Since Potions' console launches shipped (crash-free!), I was able to buckle down and add new content to Game Dev Foundry, including "Stages of Game Development" with best practices!
I hope these free resources help others on their #gamedev and #indiedev path!
rikukat.github.io/game-dev-fou...
I hope these free resources help others on their #gamedev and #indiedev path!
rikukat.github.io/game-dev-fou...
Double, double toil and trouble; try my game before I crumble!
Writing poems was an unexpected joy in the development of Potions! So please enjoy this bonus one!
#witch #indiegames #indiedev
Writing poems was an unexpected joy in the development of Potions! So please enjoy this bonus one!
#witch #indiegames #indiedev
December 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Double, double toil and trouble; try my game before I crumble!
Writing poems was an unexpected joy in the development of Potions! So please enjoy this bonus one!
#witch #indiegames #indiedev
Writing poems was an unexpected joy in the development of Potions! So please enjoy this bonus one!
#witch #indiegames #indiedev
Reposted by Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev
INDIE 👏 GAMES 👏 We've got 6 new indies launching on Xbox today! Take a look and get to gaming!
Find links to each game in the comments below. ⬇️ #indiegames #idxbox #xbox
Find links to each game in the comments below. ⬇️ #indiegames #idxbox #xbox
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
INDIE 👏 GAMES 👏 We've got 6 new indies launching on Xbox today! Take a look and get to gaming!
Find links to each game in the comments below. ⬇️ #indiegames #idxbox #xbox
Find links to each game in the comments below. ⬇️ #indiegames #idxbox #xbox
December 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Women-Led Games Showcase: The Game Awards Edition aired yesterday and I'm so honored that Potions: A Curious Tale was able to announce our console launch during it!
#WLGxTGA25 #thegameawards #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev @womenledgames.com
#WLGxTGA25 #thegameawards #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev @womenledgames.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Women-Led Games Showcase: The Game Awards Edition aired yesterday and I'm so honored that Potions: A Curious Tale was able to announce our console launch during it!
#WLGxTGA25 #thegameawards #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev @womenledgames.com
#WLGxTGA25 #thegameawards #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev @womenledgames.com
Still the best cosplay I've ever seen!
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Still the best cosplay I've ever seen!
Surprise! Today, Potions: A Curious Tale is available on all console platforms along with a free endgame update, The Temple of Spirit, which adds new puzzles, quests, and late-game challenges for all players!
Thank you for all of your support!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
youtu.be/PfdLFrmIa4U
Thank you for all of your support!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
youtu.be/PfdLFrmIa4U
Potions: A Curious Tale - Temple of Spirit and Console Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Renee Gittins
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Surprise! Today, Potions: A Curious Tale is available on all console platforms along with a free endgame update, The Temple of Spirit, which adds new puzzles, quests, and late-game challenges for all players!
Thank you for all of your support!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
youtu.be/PfdLFrmIa4U
Thank you for all of your support!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
youtu.be/PfdLFrmIa4U
Y'all... I had no idea how much I needed WoW housing.
Life has been so busy and stressful recently, but I've stayed up the last two night building my druid's perfect home and it just warms my soul.
Life has been so busy and stressful recently, but I've stayed up the last two night building my druid's perfect home and it just warms my soul.
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Y'all... I had no idea how much I needed WoW housing.
Life has been so busy and stressful recently, but I've stayed up the last two night building my druid's perfect home and it just warms my soul.
Life has been so busy and stressful recently, but I've stayed up the last two night building my druid's perfect home and it just warms my soul.
Multiple times, I've been offered a job with reduced title and compensation, but the exact same responsibilities and goals, explicitly due to lack of AAA experience.
Glad I have AAA titles under my belt now, but it was so disheartening at the time.
#gamedev #indiedev #humor
Glad I have AAA titles under my belt now, but it was so disheartening at the time.
#gamedev #indiedev #humor
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Reposted by Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev
Thank you so much @rikukat.bsky.social for showcasing Potions: A Curious Tale with us! 😼🧪 Def going to the wishlist! 💜
Did you miss this showcase? Remember you can join anytime for FREE in our app! Plus extra Perks, Game Nights and Giveaways 🎁 Check the 🔗 in bio! #PowHerPlay
Did you miss this showcase? Remember you can join anytime for FREE in our app! Plus extra Perks, Game Nights and Giveaways 🎁 Check the 🔗 in bio! #PowHerPlay
November 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Thank you so much @rikukat.bsky.social for showcasing Potions: A Curious Tale with us! 😼🧪 Def going to the wishlist! 💜
Did you miss this showcase? Remember you can join anytime for FREE in our app! Plus extra Perks, Game Nights and Giveaways 🎁 Check the 🔗 in bio! #PowHerPlay
Did you miss this showcase? Remember you can join anytime for FREE in our app! Plus extra Perks, Game Nights and Giveaways 🎁 Check the 🔗 in bio! #PowHerPlay
Do you enjoy roguelike deckbuilders? The demo for Retromine just released-- it's made by my @seattleindies.bsky.social mentee and it's super, super fun!
cicidigital.itch.io/retromine
#indiedev #indiegames
cicidigital.itch.io/retromine
#indiedev #indiegames
Retromine by ccdg
Infinitely replayable incremental roguelike deckbuilder
cicidigital.itch.io
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Do you enjoy roguelike deckbuilders? The demo for Retromine just released-- it's made by my @seattleindies.bsky.social mentee and it's super, super fun!
cicidigital.itch.io/retromine
#indiedev #indiegames
cicidigital.itch.io/retromine
#indiedev #indiegames
The old EA CEO proposed a model where players in online shooters could make instant real money payments to reload quickly during a match.
I honestly find F2P monetization models exhausting because they often encourage friction for higher profit.
#gamedev #indiedev #humor
I honestly find F2P monetization models exhausting because they often encourage friction for higher profit.
#gamedev #indiedev #humor
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I'm sorry you married such a troll, @zakwhaley.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I'm sorry you married such a troll, @zakwhaley.com
The cozy dream of reading books by candlelight in front of a crackling fire is going to be the only heating and entertainment Americans will be able to afford this winter.
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The cozy dream of reading books by candlelight in front of a crackling fire is going to be the only heating and entertainment Americans will be able to afford this winter.
Just finished another major project... marrying my best friend, @zakwhaley.com. I couldn't ask for a better partner!
It was so wonderful getting to celebrate this next stage of our lives with our loved ones, and to dance the night away to our geeky playlist!
Photos: Rebecca Jane Photography
It was so wonderful getting to celebrate this next stage of our lives with our loved ones, and to dance the night away to our geeky playlist!
Photos: Rebecca Jane Photography
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Just finished another major project... marrying my best friend, @zakwhaley.com. I couldn't ask for a better partner!
It was so wonderful getting to celebrate this next stage of our lives with our loved ones, and to dance the night away to our geeky playlist!
Photos: Rebecca Jane Photography
It was so wonderful getting to celebrate this next stage of our lives with our loved ones, and to dance the night away to our geeky playlist!
Photos: Rebecca Jane Photography
November 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Turns out that AI can be helpful at work... just probably not in the ways that were intended.
#programming #humor #gamedev #AI
#programming #humor #gamedev #AI
October 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Turns out that AI can be helpful at work... just probably not in the ways that were intended.
#programming #humor #gamedev #AI
#programming #humor #gamedev #AI