Romain Macré
@romainmacre.bsky.social
🇫🇷 Works at Nitrome, lead Programmer on Shovel Knight Dig.
I'll talk game development and design, as well as my side project space shooter Alexus 2040 (mobile).
Currently working on deluxe version for Steam.
https://fairlyavailable.com/
I'll talk game development and design, as well as my side project space shooter Alexus 2040 (mobile).
Currently working on deluxe version for Steam.
https://fairlyavailable.com/
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Romain Macré
@romainmacre.bsky.social
· Jun 29
Alexus 2040 is a 'hard retro' space shooter for mobile.
- Randomised progression
- Original power-ups to stack
- Bosses
- Paint your own spaceships
App Store: apple.co/4fLrHHw
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #AppStore #arcade #pixelart
- Randomised progression
- Original power-ups to stack
- Bosses
- Paint your own spaceships
App Store: apple.co/4fLrHHw
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #AppStore #arcade #pixelart
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Today is the tenth anniversary of Firewatch's release. It remains the thing I'm most proud to have worked on. There's more of me inside of Firewatch than in any other game—and I have no doubt there are others on the team who would say the same about themselves. Thanks to everyone who ever played it.
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Today is the tenth anniversary of Firewatch's release. It remains the thing I'm most proud to have worked on. There's more of me inside of Firewatch than in any other game—and I have no doubt there are others on the team who would say the same about themselves. Thanks to everyone who ever played it.
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My bullet-hell precision platformer just reached 2500 Wishlists on Steam! 🦇
Time to celebrate! With guns and dynamites! 🔥🎉
#indiegames #Steam #gaming #indiedev
Time to celebrate! With guns and dynamites! 🔥🎉
#indiegames #Steam #gaming #indiedev
February 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
My bullet-hell precision platformer just reached 2500 Wishlists on Steam! 🦇
Time to celebrate! With guns and dynamites! 🔥🎉
#indiegames #Steam #gaming #indiedev
Time to celebrate! With guns and dynamites! 🔥🎉
#indiegames #Steam #gaming #indiedev
I often feel doom and gloom about genAI, not just for video games, but in art in general.
Then I see one of my favourite piano players taking requests for songs from people who want to hear it played by a human, Sangah Noona of all humans.
Playing live right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l_J...
Then I see one of my favourite piano players taking requests for songs from people who want to hear it played by a human, Sangah Noona of all humans.
Playing live right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l_J...
🔴LIVE Piano (Vocal) Music From Korea with Sangah Noona! 2/7
YouTube video by Sangah Noona
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:24 AM
I often feel doom and gloom about genAI, not just for video games, but in art in general.
Then I see one of my favourite piano players taking requests for songs from people who want to hear it played by a human, Sangah Noona of all humans.
Playing live right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l_J...
Then I see one of my favourite piano players taking requests for songs from people who want to hear it played by a human, Sangah Noona of all humans.
Playing live right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l_J...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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We're stoked to introduce the 'No Gen AI' seal for indie games!
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
February 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We're stoked to introduce the 'No Gen AI' seal for indie games!
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
I completely forgot the existence of this character, Faker, but it's all coming back now. I used to have the toy.
It's He-Man with a different paint job.
He's an imposter.
It's He-Man with a different paint job.
He's an imposter.
February 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I completely forgot the existence of this character, Faker, but it's all coming back now. I used to have the toy.
It's He-Man with a different paint job.
He's an imposter.
It's He-Man with a different paint job.
He's an imposter.
If you have memories of watching The Phantom Menace at the cinema in 1999, and still haven't recovered, I highly recommend this podcast.
It brought back many memories.
It brought back many memories.
In 1978, I saw Star Wars and loved it.
In 1999, I saw The Phantom Menace and it's taken me nearly 30 years to find words to describe my feelings about it.
The So Disappointed podcast unwisely series asked for my thoughts, the inflamatory results are their new podcast.
audioboom.com/posts/885533...
In 1999, I saw The Phantom Menace and it's taken me nearly 30 years to find words to describe my feelings about it.
The So Disappointed podcast unwisely series asked for my thoughts, the inflamatory results are their new podcast.
audioboom.com/posts/885533...
The Phantom Menace: Last Night a Sith Lord Broke My Heart
In this, the final episode of our current series, we’ll be looking at The Phantom Menace, a film that almost instantly became shorthand for a kind of cataclysmic pop culture disappointment against whi...
audioboom.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
If you have memories of watching The Phantom Menace at the cinema in 1999, and still haven't recovered, I highly recommend this podcast.
It brought back many memories.
It brought back many memories.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:33 PM
In my opinion, if you need AI to give you an idea for something to create, like a video, an app, even for a game, you should ask yourself "Why am I creating it in the first place?".
February 1, 2026 at 2:34 AM
In my opinion, if you need AI to give you an idea for something to create, like a video, an app, even for a game, you should ask yourself "Why am I creating it in the first place?".
When kids watch Marty in Back To The Future playing Johnny B. Goode, they may not really get the sudden shift from 1950's early rock 'n' roll to 80's hard rock, because it all sounds like old people's music.
February 1, 2026 at 1:48 AM
When kids watch Marty in Back To The Future playing Johnny B. Goode, they may not really get the sudden shift from 1950's early rock 'n' roll to 80's hard rock, because it all sounds like old people's music.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Another Battle on the River.
Here's hoping that the Riverfolk ended up with the right mix of derpy and threatening 😅
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #ドット絵 #screenshotsaturday
Here's hoping that the Riverfolk ended up with the right mix of derpy and threatening 😅
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #ドット絵 #screenshotsaturday
January 31, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Another Battle on the River.
Here's hoping that the Riverfolk ended up with the right mix of derpy and threatening 😅
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #ドット絵 #screenshotsaturday
Here's hoping that the Riverfolk ended up with the right mix of derpy and threatening 😅
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #ドット絵 #screenshotsaturday
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🚀 🎮In Rebel Transmute, the awesome Metroidvania adventure from solo dev @evantor.bsky.social, you can adapt your playstyle with powerful upgrades.
🦾 Experiment with more than 40 augments to create the perfect build for you!
📢 Available now on all platforms!
#Metroidvania
🦾 Experiment with more than 40 augments to create the perfect build for you!
📢 Available now on all platforms!
#Metroidvania
January 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🚀 🎮In Rebel Transmute, the awesome Metroidvania adventure from solo dev @evantor.bsky.social, you can adapt your playstyle with powerful upgrades.
🦾 Experiment with more than 40 augments to create the perfect build for you!
📢 Available now on all platforms!
#Metroidvania
🦾 Experiment with more than 40 augments to create the perfect build for you!
📢 Available now on all platforms!
#Metroidvania
One thing that a program like The traitors shows us (if it wasn't clear) is that a person who's only telling the truth is more likely to be suspected of lying than a person who is intentionally using deceit.
January 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
One thing that a program like The traitors shows us (if it wasn't clear) is that a person who's only telling the truth is more likely to be suspected of lying than a person who is intentionally using deceit.
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Thunder Helix - CGA + Amber mode go well together 👍
January 21, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Thunder Helix - CGA + Amber mode go well together 👍
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🕹️ Return to the golden ages of Arcades with Trasmoz Legends, the latest retro adventure created by solo dev @volcanobytes.bsky.social!
Play solo or team up with a friend in the local couch co-op and destroy the evil Mutamin!💀
🛒 Now available on all platforms!
#Retro #Arcade
Play solo or team up with a friend in the local couch co-op and destroy the evil Mutamin!💀
🛒 Now available on all platforms!
#Retro #Arcade
January 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🕹️ Return to the golden ages of Arcades with Trasmoz Legends, the latest retro adventure created by solo dev @volcanobytes.bsky.social!
Play solo or team up with a friend in the local couch co-op and destroy the evil Mutamin!💀
🛒 Now available on all platforms!
#Retro #Arcade
Play solo or team up with a friend in the local couch co-op and destroy the evil Mutamin!💀
🛒 Now available on all platforms!
#Retro #Arcade
I'm looking for a song, probably from 2005-2010. I was certain it was Duffy, but she doesn't have that many songs and none of them fits.
It was a bit like Amy Winehouse's style, the chorus went to 2 high notes like "He He" (like a laugh), but they were probably words, I just never knew the lyrics.
It was a bit like Amy Winehouse's style, the chorus went to 2 high notes like "He He" (like a laugh), but they were probably words, I just never knew the lyrics.
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I'm looking for a song, probably from 2005-2010. I was certain it was Duffy, but she doesn't have that many songs and none of them fits.
It was a bit like Amy Winehouse's style, the chorus went to 2 high notes like "He He" (like a laugh), but they were probably words, I just never knew the lyrics.
It was a bit like Amy Winehouse's style, the chorus went to 2 high notes like "He He" (like a laugh), but they were probably words, I just never knew the lyrics.
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With a special upgrade, using the Bubble Gun against water surfaces causes the bubbles to burst in a strong updraft, propelling you upwards!
The best part: it works on lava too! 🔥
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #metroidvania #ドット絵
The best part: it works on lava too! 🔥
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #metroidvania #ドット絵
January 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM
With a special upgrade, using the Bubble Gun against water surfaces causes the bubbles to burst in a strong updraft, propelling you upwards!
The best part: it works on lava too! 🔥
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #metroidvania #ドット絵
The best part: it works on lava too! 🔥
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #metroidvania #ドット絵
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January 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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One of the true indisputable benefits of the internet is getting answers about board game rules that are terribly written.
January 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
One of the true indisputable benefits of the internet is getting answers about board game rules that are terribly written.
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📢 Folks, we’re thrilled to announce our new game: Hocus Focus!
A cozy gamified focus tool to help you work, study, or relax to soothing tunes. Check out the trailer 👇
Wishlist link and more info in replies!
A cozy gamified focus tool to help you work, study, or relax to soothing tunes. Check out the trailer 👇
Wishlist link and more info in replies!
January 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
📢 Folks, we’re thrilled to announce our new game: Hocus Focus!
A cozy gamified focus tool to help you work, study, or relax to soothing tunes. Check out the trailer 👇
Wishlist link and more info in replies!
A cozy gamified focus tool to help you work, study, or relax to soothing tunes. Check out the trailer 👇
Wishlist link and more info in replies!
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may the goddess bless us this year
December 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
may the goddess bless us this year
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If everything goes well, I'm releasing Snow-Boy tomorrow
It'll be available on itchio, Gxgames, and later Newgrounds
I wanted to release it before Chirstmas, but well, that's life.
#indiegame #gamemaker
It'll be available on itchio, Gxgames, and later Newgrounds
I wanted to release it before Chirstmas, but well, that's life.
#indiegame #gamemaker
December 30, 2025 at 3:17 AM
If everything goes well, I'm releasing Snow-Boy tomorrow
It'll be available on itchio, Gxgames, and later Newgrounds
I wanted to release it before Chirstmas, but well, that's life.
#indiegame #gamemaker
It'll be available on itchio, Gxgames, and later Newgrounds
I wanted to release it before Chirstmas, but well, that's life.
#indiegame #gamemaker