sublexical
@sublexical.net
🇨🇦 indie gamedev making It Consumes - an arena-FPS where you see by beating your heart
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/It_Consumes/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/It_Consumes/
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sublexical
@sublexical.net
· Nov 20
I'm a solo dev making It Consumes, an arena-FPS set in total darkness where you see by beating your heart.
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiegame #gamedev #fps
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiegame #gamedev #fps
#PitchYaGame
I’m an indie dev making It Consumes
- Arena-FPS + survivors-style roguelite
- Set in total darkness, see by beating your heart to produce a sonar-like vision effect
- Release date: January 21, 2026
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
I’m an indie dev making It Consumes
- Arena-FPS + survivors-style roguelite
- Set in total darkness, see by beating your heart to produce a sonar-like vision effect
- Release date: January 21, 2026
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#PitchYaGame
I’m an indie dev making It Consumes
- Arena-FPS + survivors-style roguelite
- Set in total darkness, see by beating your heart to produce a sonar-like vision effect
- Release date: January 21, 2026
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
I’m an indie dev making It Consumes
- Arena-FPS + survivors-style roguelite
- Set in total darkness, see by beating your heart to produce a sonar-like vision effect
- Release date: January 21, 2026
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
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Indie devs! Time for another #ShowCasey DEMO EDITION!
Do you have a demo in the Steam Next Fest? Do you need some eyeballs? Reply below with a link to your steam page and a brief description of your game, and let's see if I can't GRANT YOU EYES!
(As usual, no GenAI)
Do you have a demo in the Steam Next Fest? Do you need some eyeballs? Reply below with a link to your steam page and a brief description of your game, and let's see if I can't GRANT YOU EYES!
(As usual, no GenAI)
do you hear our prayers ? grant us eyes !!
Alt: do you hear our prayers ? grant us eyes !!
media.tenor.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Indie devs! Time for another #ShowCasey DEMO EDITION!
Do you have a demo in the Steam Next Fest? Do you need some eyeballs? Reply below with a link to your steam page and a brief description of your game, and let's see if I can't GRANT YOU EYES!
(As usual, no GenAI)
Do you have a demo in the Steam Next Fest? Do you need some eyeballs? Reply below with a link to your steam page and a brief description of your game, and let's see if I can't GRANT YOU EYES!
(As usual, no GenAI)
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So our new coop-comedy-horror-heist game Good Boy is part of Steam #NextFest. We'd certainly appreciate any RTs! store.steampowered.com/app/3670740/...
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
So our new coop-comedy-horror-heist game Good Boy is part of Steam #NextFest. We'd certainly appreciate any RTs! store.steampowered.com/app/3670740/...
It Consumes is in Steam Next Fest!
The demo includes a good chunk of the main survival mode, with lots of different abilities and modifiers to mess around with. And save data will carry over into the full release.
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
The demo includes a good chunk of the main survival mode, with lots of different abilities and modifiers to mess around with. And save data will carry over into the full release.
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
October 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It Consumes is in Steam Next Fest!
The demo includes a good chunk of the main survival mode, with lots of different abilities and modifiers to mess around with. And save data will carry over into the full release.
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
The demo includes a good chunk of the main survival mode, with lots of different abilities and modifiers to mess around with. And save data will carry over into the full release.
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
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New public Patreon post today! I am not an expert at most things, but at being lazy? I come close. 😉
➡️ www.patreon.com/posts/135447...
➡️ www.patreon.com/posts/135447...
September 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
New public Patreon post today! I am not an expert at most things, but at being lazy? I come close. 😉
➡️ www.patreon.com/posts/135447...
➡️ www.patreon.com/posts/135447...
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GDC has always been ass, and GDC now trying to further impose control outside moscone to strangle out side events is a sure sign that it's not going to get better.
If you're a dev, this sheet is free and will have a higher impact than paying money to go to sf
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
If you're a dev, this sheet is free and will have a higher impact than paying money to go to sf
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
September 23, 2025 at 5:21 AM
GDC has always been ass, and GDC now trying to further impose control outside moscone to strangle out side events is a sure sign that it's not going to get better.
If you're a dev, this sheet is free and will have a higher impact than paying money to go to sf
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
If you're a dev, this sheet is free and will have a higher impact than paying money to go to sf
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Boomstock starts tomorrow! It Consumes will be part of it, along with a bunch of other awesome FPS games.
September 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Boomstock starts tomorrow! It Consumes will be part of it, along with a bunch of other awesome FPS games.
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What an expertly called shot
September 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
What an expertly called shot
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If you have an interest in making an ambitious rhythm game with me, with a DIY attitude, radical liberation worn on it's sleeve, queer focused subject matter, and colorful characters, I am seeking to build a team ahead of grant applications this coming March.
Interested in contributing?
Interested in contributing?
August 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
If you have an interest in making an ambitious rhythm game with me, with a DIY attitude, radical liberation worn on it's sleeve, queer focused subject matter, and colorful characters, I am seeking to build a team ahead of grant applications this coming March.
Interested in contributing?
Interested in contributing?
Really smart technique. And gives it such an awesome vibe that I'm not sure would be there if everything were coloured individually.
How do we colour the levels in our game?🔮✨
Here's a quick peek behind the scenes of our magical roguelike deckbuilder!
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #madewithunity
Here's a quick peek behind the scenes of our magical roguelike deckbuilder!
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #madewithunity
August 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Really smart technique. And gives it such an awesome vibe that I'm not sure would be there if everything were coloured individually.
If you've been looking for a Notion alternative there's some good options in here that I hadn't heard of before
Collected a bunch more interesting game development (and adjacent) tools folks should check out!
#GameDev #IndieDev #OpenSource
#GameDev #IndieDev #OpenSource
Cool Game Dev Finds #3
Yup, I’m still out of a job, still working on my own projects, and still running across new and interesting tools that are interesting and worth taking a look at!
brodybrooks.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
If you've been looking for a Notion alternative there's some good options in here that I hadn't heard of before
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visa and mastercard deciding what games are allowed to be sold is an apocalyptic level threat to the games industry. phone calls are the highest impact way to help.
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
July 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
visa and mastercard deciding what games are allowed to be sold is an apocalyptic level threat to the games industry. phone calls are the highest impact way to help.
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
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It's got enough room for me & the whole squad ⚔️
July 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It's got enough room for me & the whole squad ⚔️
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Alrighty #ScreenshotSaturday have ya taken our Starfox x Armoured Core inspired Spaceflight Shooter 'Rogue Eclipse' for a spin yet?
Features:
🕹️ - Tight Spaceflight Controls!
🚀 - Unlockable Starfighters!
💥 - Explosive Bullet-Hell Action!
Wishlist Here!
bit.ly/4bRLumD
#scifi #IndieGame #Gaming
Features:
🕹️ - Tight Spaceflight Controls!
🚀 - Unlockable Starfighters!
💥 - Explosive Bullet-Hell Action!
Wishlist Here!
bit.ly/4bRLumD
#scifi #IndieGame #Gaming
June 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Alrighty #ScreenshotSaturday have ya taken our Starfox x Armoured Core inspired Spaceflight Shooter 'Rogue Eclipse' for a spin yet?
Features:
🕹️ - Tight Spaceflight Controls!
🚀 - Unlockable Starfighters!
💥 - Explosive Bullet-Hell Action!
Wishlist Here!
bit.ly/4bRLumD
#scifi #IndieGame #Gaming
Features:
🕹️ - Tight Spaceflight Controls!
🚀 - Unlockable Starfighters!
💥 - Explosive Bullet-Hell Action!
Wishlist Here!
bit.ly/4bRLumD
#scifi #IndieGame #Gaming
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Not out yet, but The Last Salvage Squad looks like a really interesting indie FPS experiment.
The Last Salvage Squad on Steam
Battle enemy forces reminiscent of alien weapons from retro sci-fi works in this single-player 2.5D FPS.
store.steampowered.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Not out yet, but The Last Salvage Squad looks like a really interesting indie FPS experiment.
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I've said before that I have a low (but not zero) tolerance policy on AI trash in games. It sucks, but I won't let it ruin something that's 99% hand-made.
THAT SAID, keep doing this and pressuring and embarassing studios that try to slip in that little bit of garbage. They might back down, like so!
THAT SAID, keep doing this and pressuring and embarassing studios that try to slip in that little bit of garbage. They might back down, like so!
Jurassic World Evolution 3 is ditching its AI-generated art after "some initial feedback" www.eurogamer.net/jurassic-wor...
June 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I've said before that I have a low (but not zero) tolerance policy on AI trash in games. It sucks, but I won't let it ruin something that's 99% hand-made.
THAT SAID, keep doing this and pressuring and embarassing studios that try to slip in that little bit of garbage. They might back down, like so!
THAT SAID, keep doing this and pressuring and embarassing studios that try to slip in that little bit of garbage. They might back down, like so!
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Yeah, this especially an issue, I've brought up privately with some gamedev contacts, about some assets being used that were snuck in there without them knowing it was AI, and it causing them more hassle to remove it later. It's just putting extra work on people.
I'm a solo indie dev, and sourcing assets is quickly becoming ruined. Whether you're commissioning something or searching for it on an asset marketplace, it's impossible to know for sure if something was made with AI. People just lie when they're supposed to disclose it. It's a fucking nightmare.
June 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Yeah, this especially an issue, I've brought up privately with some gamedev contacts, about some assets being used that were snuck in there without them knowing it was AI, and it causing them more hassle to remove it later. It's just putting extra work on people.
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So many of the games you love are worked on by Canadian devs. Honestly, its a HUGE chunk of the industry and you never REALLY hear about it, to the extent it deserves. Here is a great sale, and its only showcasing 300 of those games, which is just a taste. store.steampowered.com/curator/4554...
Canadians Games Sale
Welcome to the Canadian Games Sale
store.steampowered.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
So many of the games you love are worked on by Canadian devs. Honestly, its a HUGE chunk of the industry and you never REALLY hear about it, to the extent it deserves. Here is a great sale, and its only showcasing 300 of those games, which is just a taste. store.steampowered.com/curator/4554...
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if you try to play to any sort of content algorithm by insinuating anybody in video games is "lazy" you're going to hell
June 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
if you try to play to any sort of content algorithm by insinuating anybody in video games is "lazy" you're going to hell
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Extract skulls. Mutate. Survive. Escape.
My new game is a small arena FPS that drinks from
Devil Daggers, Post Void and Splatoon's Salmon Run.
Coming soon! #PitchYaGame #indiegamedev #solodev #gamedev
My new game is a small arena FPS that drinks from
Devil Daggers, Post Void and Splatoon's Salmon Run.
Coming soon! #PitchYaGame #indiegamedev #solodev #gamedev
June 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Extract skulls. Mutate. Survive. Escape.
My new game is a small arena FPS that drinks from
Devil Daggers, Post Void and Splatoon's Salmon Run.
Coming soon! #PitchYaGame #indiegamedev #solodev #gamedev
My new game is a small arena FPS that drinks from
Devil Daggers, Post Void and Splatoon's Salmon Run.
Coming soon! #PitchYaGame #indiegamedev #solodev #gamedev
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Liha – A first-person action rogue-lite where you scavenge procedural anomalies for parts to build powerful upgrades and new ships.
Every run is a choice: dive deeper for better loot or escape before the Flesh devours your ship.
Demo on Steam: bit.ly/3FKZAvg
#PitchYaGame #gamedev #indiegames
Every run is a choice: dive deeper for better loot or escape before the Flesh devours your ship.
Demo on Steam: bit.ly/3FKZAvg
#PitchYaGame #gamedev #indiegames
June 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Liha – A first-person action rogue-lite where you scavenge procedural anomalies for parts to build powerful upgrades and new ships.
Every run is a choice: dive deeper for better loot or escape before the Flesh devours your ship.
Demo on Steam: bit.ly/3FKZAvg
#PitchYaGame #gamedev #indiegames
Every run is a choice: dive deeper for better loot or escape before the Flesh devours your ship.
Demo on Steam: bit.ly/3FKZAvg
#PitchYaGame #gamedev #indiegames
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#PitchYaGame
CARIMARA - Beneath the forlorn limbs
My short spooky game will release this summer !
- 🏡 A well polished tiny world with a weird retro style
- 💀 Low horror and dark tale aesthetic
- 🃏 Card based dialogs system and investigation
CARIMARA - Beneath the forlorn limbs
My short spooky game will release this summer !
- 🏡 A well polished tiny world with a weird retro style
- 💀 Low horror and dark tale aesthetic
- 🃏 Card based dialogs system and investigation
June 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
#PitchYaGame
CARIMARA - Beneath the forlorn limbs
My short spooky game will release this summer !
- 🏡 A well polished tiny world with a weird retro style
- 💀 Low horror and dark tale aesthetic
- 🃏 Card based dialogs system and investigation
CARIMARA - Beneath the forlorn limbs
My short spooky game will release this summer !
- 🏡 A well polished tiny world with a weird retro style
- 💀 Low horror and dark tale aesthetic
- 🃏 Card based dialogs system and investigation
#PitchYaGame
I’m a solo dev making It Consumes
- Arena-FPS + survivors-style roguelite
- Set in total darkness, see by beating your heart
- Break everything with custom games. Make truly cursed game modes you can share with your friends!
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
I’m a solo dev making It Consumes
- Arena-FPS + survivors-style roguelite
- Set in total darkness, see by beating your heart
- Break everything with custom games. Make truly cursed game modes you can share with your friends!
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
June 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#PitchYaGame
I’m a solo dev making It Consumes
- Arena-FPS + survivors-style roguelite
- Set in total darkness, see by beating your heart
- Break everything with custom games. Make truly cursed game modes you can share with your friends!
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
I’m a solo dev making It Consumes
- Arena-FPS + survivors-style roguelite
- Set in total darkness, see by beating your heart
- Break everything with custom games. Make truly cursed game modes you can share with your friends!
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2371060/...
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Announcing the Games to Get Excited About Fest 2025!
100+ upcoming indie games. No CGI trailers. No Filler. Just awesome upcoming indie games to get excited about.
Game submissions are open! Post your games below or fill out the form!
#gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #gaming
100+ upcoming indie games. No CGI trailers. No Filler. Just awesome upcoming indie games to get excited about.
Game submissions are open! Post your games below or fill out the form!
#gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #gaming
May 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Announcing the Games to Get Excited About Fest 2025!
100+ upcoming indie games. No CGI trailers. No Filler. Just awesome upcoming indie games to get excited about.
Game submissions are open! Post your games below or fill out the form!
#gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #gaming
100+ upcoming indie games. No CGI trailers. No Filler. Just awesome upcoming indie games to get excited about.
Game submissions are open! Post your games below or fill out the form!
#gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #gaming
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Apparently Twitter is down, so how about this?
Any indie developers got upcoming games they need signal boosted? Let's try and get some eyeballs for you! Reply to this post with a little bit about your game, a trailer if you have it, and make sure to include a link to any relevant store pages, GO!
Any indie developers got upcoming games they need signal boosted? Let's try and get some eyeballs for you! Reply to this post with a little bit about your game, a trailer if you have it, and make sure to include a link to any relevant store pages, GO!
a pixel art drawing of a girl with blue hair saying hi
Alt: a pixel art drawing of a girl with blue hair saying hi
media.tenor.com
May 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Apparently Twitter is down, so how about this?
Any indie developers got upcoming games they need signal boosted? Let's try and get some eyeballs for you! Reply to this post with a little bit about your game, a trailer if you have it, and make sure to include a link to any relevant store pages, GO!
Any indie developers got upcoming games they need signal boosted? Let's try and get some eyeballs for you! Reply to this post with a little bit about your game, a trailer if you have it, and make sure to include a link to any relevant store pages, GO!