Rene Derks
@thayoost.bsky.social
Game Design lecturer at BUas Games. Modular synth geek. Lindyhop enthusiast.
Listen to my music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dQuxbaAdVAtSqizqyVpev?si=HRI-j4mOTSaEpipkJwVcNQ
Listen to my music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dQuxbaAdVAtSqizqyVpev?si=HRI-j4mOTSaEpipkJwVcNQ
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@valvesoftware.com is improving the Developer pages.
Following a Developer is the most critical support you can give on the Platform. It will notify you when they release new games and updates!
#indiedevs repost your developer page and folks let's follow!😍🔁🫶
store.steampowered.com/developer/To...
Following a Developer is the most critical support you can give on the Platform. It will notify you when they release new games and updates!
#indiedevs repost your developer page and folks let's follow!😍🔁🫶
store.steampowered.com/developer/To...
Steam Developer: Tomas Sala
BAFTA Nominated Artist | Creator of The Falconeer Chronicles | Creator of the Moonpath to Elsweyr Skyrim Mods | Abolisher of textures.
store.steampowered.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
@valvesoftware.com is improving the Developer pages.
Following a Developer is the most critical support you can give on the Platform. It will notify you when they release new games and updates!
#indiedevs repost your developer page and folks let's follow!😍🔁🫶
store.steampowered.com/developer/To...
Following a Developer is the most critical support you can give on the Platform. It will notify you when they release new games and updates!
#indiedevs repost your developer page and folks let's follow!😍🔁🫶
store.steampowered.com/developer/To...
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Okay, deep breath…
The demo for ADRIFT, my solo dev chill driving, exploration delivery game is out TOMORROW!
I’m sure it’ll all go fine and I’m not freaking out AT ALL! 🫠
store.steampowered.com/app/2903570/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
The demo for ADRIFT, my solo dev chill driving, exploration delivery game is out TOMORROW!
I’m sure it’ll all go fine and I’m not freaking out AT ALL! 🫠
store.steampowered.com/app/2903570/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
May 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Okay, deep breath…
The demo for ADRIFT, my solo dev chill driving, exploration delivery game is out TOMORROW!
I’m sure it’ll all go fine and I’m not freaking out AT ALL! 🫠
store.steampowered.com/app/2903570/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
The demo for ADRIFT, my solo dev chill driving, exploration delivery game is out TOMORROW!
I’m sure it’ll all go fine and I’m not freaking out AT ALL! 🫠
store.steampowered.com/app/2903570/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Rift Riff is OUT NOW!!
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world.
store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
Buy it
Try it
Review it
Repost the heck outa’ this!!1!
… and here's a feature trailer explaining what I think is noteworthy about our tower defense game!
youtu.be/ePCOuvXU-t0
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world.
store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
Buy it
Try it
Review it
Repost the heck outa’ this!!1!
… and here's a feature trailer explaining what I think is noteworthy about our tower defense game!
youtu.be/ePCOuvXU-t0
Rift Riff - Feature Trailer
YouTube video by Adriaan de Jongh
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Rift Riff is OUT NOW!!
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world.
store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
Buy it
Try it
Review it
Repost the heck outa’ this!!1!
… and here's a feature trailer explaining what I think is noteworthy about our tower defense game!
youtu.be/ePCOuvXU-t0
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world.
store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
Buy it
Try it
Review it
Repost the heck outa’ this!!1!
… and here's a feature trailer explaining what I think is noteworthy about our tower defense game!
youtu.be/ePCOuvXU-t0
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Announcement!
Rift Riff releases on May 9.
Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
It's a tower defense game with a strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and merciful mechanics. Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world.
#gamedev #godotengine
Rift Riff releases on May 9.
Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
It's a tower defense game with a strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and merciful mechanics. Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world.
#gamedev #godotengine
April 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Announcement!
Rift Riff releases on May 9.
Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
It's a tower defense game with a strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and merciful mechanics. Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world.
#gamedev #godotengine
Rift Riff releases on May 9.
Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...
It's a tower defense game with a strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and merciful mechanics. Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world.
#gamedev #godotengine
Yes please!!
Introducing ADRIFT!
Zen driving, vaporwave vibes, and a vital cargo that will explode if you don't make it on time.
Chart your own path in this chill to anxious road trip.
Kinda like revealing your first solo game! 🎉🫠🎉
Wishlist + RTs = 💖
store.steampowered.com/app/2903570/...
#indiedev #gamedev
Zen driving, vaporwave vibes, and a vital cargo that will explode if you don't make it on time.
Chart your own path in this chill to anxious road trip.
Kinda like revealing your first solo game! 🎉🫠🎉
Wishlist + RTs = 💖
store.steampowered.com/app/2903570/...
#indiedev #gamedev
April 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Yes please!!
I'm teaching a 2nd year university course on game concepting, and then @gamemakerstoolkit.com strikes again! Marvelous video Mark, I can cancel tomorrow's lecture and show your video instead :)
February 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm teaching a 2nd year university course on game concepting, and then @gamemakerstoolkit.com strikes again! Marvelous video Mark, I can cancel tomorrow's lecture and show your video instead :)
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After 14 months of development, I am proud to share with you that my game is finally released on Steam! Go solve puzzles, have headache and enjoy the final product!
I do not ask often, but please share this!
store.steampowered.com/app/2731590/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #puzzle
I do not ask often, but please share this!
store.steampowered.com/app/2731590/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #puzzle
February 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
After 14 months of development, I am proud to share with you that my game is finally released on Steam! Go solve puzzles, have headache and enjoy the final product!
I do not ask often, but please share this!
store.steampowered.com/app/2731590/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #puzzle
I do not ask often, but please share this!
store.steampowered.com/app/2731590/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #puzzle
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Please @valvesoftware.com let us do more with our developer followings. Let us ask polls and have a little timeline.. let us share our develop snapshots.
Let those followers mean something and make that page meaningful.
Let those followers mean something and make that page meaningful.
February 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Please @valvesoftware.com let us do more with our developer followings. Let us ask polls and have a little timeline.. let us share our develop snapshots.
Let those followers mean something and make that page meaningful.
Let those followers mean something and make that page meaningful.
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We are going to share a lot of news this year!
Be sure to wishlist us on Steam to catch every update. 🥳
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiedev
Be sure to wishlist us on Steam to catch every update. 🥳
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiedev
January 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We are going to share a lot of news this year!
Be sure to wishlist us on Steam to catch every update. 🥳
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiedev
Be sure to wishlist us on Steam to catch every update. 🥳
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
#wishlistwednesday #indiedev
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We shouldn't have to worry about losing progress in videogames.
I've seen the UX issues of saving and quitting in many games, and I think as an industry we can do better.
youtu.be/9XVN3ZVoxyA
Please share this as wide as you can. I really want us to solve this for every future game!
I've seen the UX issues of saving and quitting in many games, and I think as an industry we can do better.
youtu.be/9XVN3ZVoxyA
Please share this as wide as you can. I really want us to solve this for every future game!
January 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We shouldn't have to worry about losing progress in videogames.
I've seen the UX issues of saving and quitting in many games, and I think as an industry we can do better.
youtu.be/9XVN3ZVoxyA
Please share this as wide as you can. I really want us to solve this for every future game!
I've seen the UX issues of saving and quitting in many games, and I think as an industry we can do better.
youtu.be/9XVN3ZVoxyA
Please share this as wide as you can. I really want us to solve this for every future game!
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On January 28, I will give a lecture about serious games & health care at Games for Health's monthly get together in Eindhoven.
Program
• 16:30 – Walk-in with refreshments
• 17:00 – Talk by René Otto
• 17:30 – Q&A session
• 18:00 – Informal networking drinks
Be there or be square!
Program
• 16:30 – Walk-in with refreshments
• 17:00 – Talk by René Otto
• 17:30 – Q&A session
• 18:00 – Informal networking drinks
Be there or be square!
January 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
On January 28, I will give a lecture about serious games & health care at Games for Health's monthly get together in Eindhoven.
Program
• 16:30 – Walk-in with refreshments
• 17:00 – Talk by René Otto
• 17:30 – Q&A session
• 18:00 – Informal networking drinks
Be there or be square!
Program
• 16:30 – Walk-in with refreshments
• 17:00 – Talk by René Otto
• 17:30 – Q&A session
• 18:00 – Informal networking drinks
Be there or be square!
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Historical Palestinian game Dreams on a Pillow surpasses funding goal
Dreams on a Pillow, the Palestinian video game about the 1948 Nakba, surpassed its funding goal
It’s follow-up to the award-winning Liyla and the Shadows of War
buff.ly
January 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Historical Palestinian game Dreams on a Pillow surpasses funding goal
Enjoyed my time at the beach today...
December 27, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Enjoyed my time at the beach today...
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Our relaxing train construction game Station to Station is now on sale on Steam! 60% off, now is an excellent time to try our beautiful chill railroad builder!
December 23, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Our relaxing train construction game Station to Station is now on sale on Steam! 60% off, now is an excellent time to try our beautiful chill railroad builder!
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🌿NAIAD🌸 is Available Now on Nintendo eShop Europe & Australia ! ✨😊
December 23, 2024 at 1:42 PM
🌿NAIAD🌸 is Available Now on Nintendo eShop Europe & Australia ! ✨😊
A day where you release a new track is a good day! In this one we put a Pittsburgh Modular Taiga to work.
Have been building my modular case now for 4 years and I frigging *love* this instrument!!
Check out my the track here:
open.spotify.com/track/3pU7xS...
#eurorack #synthsky
Have been building my modular case now for 4 years and I frigging *love* this instrument!!
Check out my the track here:
open.spotify.com/track/3pU7xS...
#eurorack #synthsky
Lost the Line
SxTY, Michiel Stoter, ThaYoost · Lost the Line · Song · 2024
open.spotify.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:03 AM
A day where you release a new track is a good day! In this one we put a Pittsburgh Modular Taiga to work.
Have been building my modular case now for 4 years and I frigging *love* this instrument!!
Check out my the track here:
open.spotify.com/track/3pU7xS...
#eurorack #synthsky
Have been building my modular case now for 4 years and I frigging *love* this instrument!!
Check out my the track here:
open.spotify.com/track/3pU7xS...
#eurorack #synthsky
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Unfortunately I've been affected by the layoffs at KING Art.
If you're looking for a Senior VFX Artist with 5+ years of experience, then feel free to message me!
If you're looking for a Senior VFX Artist with 5+ years of experience, then feel free to message me!
November 25, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Unfortunately I've been affected by the layoffs at KING Art.
If you're looking for a Senior VFX Artist with 5+ years of experience, then feel free to message me!
If you're looking for a Senior VFX Artist with 5+ years of experience, then feel free to message me!
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Station to Station is currently 50% off on Steam! Time to give our beautiful, relaxing, minimalist railroad builder a try!
November 29, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Station to Station is currently 50% off on Steam! Time to give our beautiful, relaxing, minimalist railroad builder a try!
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A poem for my last day working at the writing center for the semester (by Joseph Fasano)
November 23, 2024 at 2:09 AM
A poem for my last day working at the writing center for the semester (by Joseph Fasano)
I love remix culture! Creative work that mashes creative work leads to a perpetual stream of inspiration.
This time my song Trouzuu got remixed. Check it out on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/album/0wsWhG...
This time my song Trouzuu got remixed. Check it out on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/album/0wsWhG...
Trouzuu (Roguebot Industries & STOTER Remixes)
ThaYoost · EP · 2024 · 2 songs
open.spotify.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:32 PM
I love remix culture! Creative work that mashes creative work leads to a perpetual stream of inspiration.
This time my song Trouzuu got remixed. Check it out on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/album/0wsWhG...
This time my song Trouzuu got remixed. Check it out on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/album/0wsWhG...
I don't get hyped much anymore for new releases, but this one got me going...
I am really looking forward to exploring this world of yours.
I am really looking forward to exploring this world of yours.
Visiting the Weaver's Estate in Sir Lionstone's absence, gazing upon the massive waterwheel this #screenshotsaturday😍🛡⛲️ #indiedev #theknightling
November 17, 2024 at 9:04 AM
I don't get hyped much anymore for new releases, but this one got me going...
I am really looking forward to exploring this world of yours.
I am really looking forward to exploring this world of yours.
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Still looking for artists for a paid @veelpoot.com freelance gig! Please spread the word ♥️
Any illustrators & miniature sculptors here open for collaboration for #TrenchCrusade?
I got some sick stuff cooking 👀
I got some sick stuff cooking 👀
November 15, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Still looking for artists for a paid @veelpoot.com freelance gig! Please spread the word ♥️
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I regularly think about this quote by @jwaaaap.bsky.social: making a game takes a week; finishing a game takes a year.
The best player experiences often happen as a result of uncountable tiny implementation details, nearly always inspired by continuous playtesting.
#gamedev #gamedesign
The best player experiences often happen as a result of uncountable tiny implementation details, nearly always inspired by continuous playtesting.
#gamedev #gamedesign
November 15, 2024 at 2:37 PM
I regularly think about this quote by @jwaaaap.bsky.social: making a game takes a week; finishing a game takes a year.
The best player experiences often happen as a result of uncountable tiny implementation details, nearly always inspired by continuous playtesting.
#gamedev #gamedesign
The best player experiences often happen as a result of uncountable tiny implementation details, nearly always inspired by continuous playtesting.
#gamedev #gamedesign
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I can also do one of my workshops at your company, either physically at your studio, or online via videocall. If you want your tools to have a better user experience, just fill out the contact form at rystorm.com
Robin-Yann Storm, Workflow Consulting & Tools UX Design
Tool UX Design, Workflow Consulting, and articles from Robin-Yann Storm that help you achieve the right user experience and workflows fit for your software development projects.
rystorm.com
November 14, 2024 at 6:22 PM
I can also do one of my workshops at your company, either physically at your studio, or online via videocall. If you want your tools to have a better user experience, just fill out the contact form at rystorm.com