Gianni Mancini
@vitagiocata.bsky.social
👨👩👧👦 Full time father of two
🍷Innkeeper by night
🕹️Every now and then I write about indie games on Outcast.it and Ludicamag.com
🍷Innkeeper by night
🕹️Every now and then I write about indie games on Outcast.it and Ludicamag.com
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Gianni Mancini
@vitagiocata.bsky.social
· Nov 24
10 #IndieGame to get to know me 🎮
🖥️The Stanley Parable
👭1000xRESIST
🏰 Felvidek
🚢 Return of the Obra Dinn
🦞The Wreck
🛢️Norco
🪩Betrayal at Club Low
🌜To the Moon
⛰️Celeste
⚰️What Remains of Edith Finch
🖥️The Stanley Parable
👭1000xRESIST
🏰 Felvidek
🚢 Return of the Obra Dinn
🦞The Wreck
🛢️Norco
🪩Betrayal at Club Low
🌜To the Moon
⛰️Celeste
⚰️What Remains of Edith Finch
it's almost time to meet Mara Whitefish again
It comes out tomorrow!!
Release date unlocked!
January 21, 2026 at 2:48 PM
it's almost time to meet Mara Whitefish again
Why censor Horses when two stylists (?) can do this and even get applauded? I find it much more disturbing.
@santaragione.com
@santaragione.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Why censor Horses when two stylists (?) can do this and even get applauded? I find it much more disturbing.
@santaragione.com
@santaragione.com
After about 20 hours, lots of A, A+, and a few S+, I just finished the best rhythm game of all time with a B+, and that's okay. 🎶❤️🩹
@rd.7thbe.at
@rd.7thbe.at
January 15, 2026 at 9:55 AM
After about 20 hours, lots of A, A+, and a few S+, I just finished the best rhythm game of all time with a B+, and that's okay. 🎶❤️🩹
@rd.7thbe.at
@rd.7thbe.at
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Earth Must Die🌍💀launches January 27 on Steam!
- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Earth Must Die🌍💀launches January 27 on Steam!
- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
I just finished my first video game of 2026. It took me about 20 hours just to be called stupid, and in fact I am because now I'm waiting for someone to post a video essay that explains the story and lore properly. It's a shame it came out in December, otherwise it would have made my GOTY list
January 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I just finished my first video game of 2026. It took me about 20 hours just to be called stupid, and in fact I am because now I'm waiting for someone to post a video essay that explains the story and lore properly. It's a shame it came out in December, otherwise it would have made my GOTY list
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Chaos. 💥 Consequences. 💥 Coffee. ☕
Brew up suspicion and serve with a side of guilt in SPILL THE BEANS, an indie mystery game where you're the culprit and detective all in one! 🔎
Check out our demo on #Steam! ➡️ bit.ly/spill-the-be...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
Brew up suspicion and serve with a side of guilt in SPILL THE BEANS, an indie mystery game where you're the culprit and detective all in one! 🔎
Check out our demo on #Steam! ➡️ bit.ly/spill-the-be...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Chaos. 💥 Consequences. 💥 Coffee. ☕
Brew up suspicion and serve with a side of guilt in SPILL THE BEANS, an indie mystery game where you're the culprit and detective all in one! 🔎
Check out our demo on #Steam! ➡️ bit.ly/spill-the-be...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
Brew up suspicion and serve with a side of guilt in SPILL THE BEANS, an indie mystery game where you're the culprit and detective all in one! 🔎
Check out our demo on #Steam! ➡️ bit.ly/spill-the-be...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
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Paradise Killer is currently FREE on Epic Games Store as one of their festive free games! 😱
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Paradise Killer is currently FREE on Epic Games Store as one of their festive free games! 😱
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
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🚨 My new article 'Antagonistic Game Design: the Author as a Player' is out on #Eludamos (Journal for Computer Game Culture)! 🚨
>> septentrio.uit.no/index.php/el... <<
WARNING: might contains traces of @cloobot.bsky.social @doougle.net @jzagal.bsky.social @foddy.net and @add-hawk.bsky.social XD
>> septentrio.uit.no/index.php/el... <<
WARNING: might contains traces of @cloobot.bsky.social @doougle.net @jzagal.bsky.social @foddy.net and @add-hawk.bsky.social XD
December 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🚨 My new article 'Antagonistic Game Design: the Author as a Player' is out on #Eludamos (Journal for Computer Game Culture)! 🚨
>> septentrio.uit.no/index.php/el... <<
WARNING: might contains traces of @cloobot.bsky.social @doougle.net @jzagal.bsky.social @foddy.net and @add-hawk.bsky.social XD
>> septentrio.uit.no/index.php/el... <<
WARNING: might contains traces of @cloobot.bsky.social @doougle.net @jzagal.bsky.social @foddy.net and @add-hawk.bsky.social XD
That's a good read. But many of my favorite games this year are still based on exploring and delving into a single mechanic: Öoo, Motion Rec, Spooky Express, Strange Jigsaw
December 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
That's a good read. But many of my favorite games this year are still based on exploring and delving into a single mechanic: Öoo, Motion Rec, Spooky Express, Strange Jigsaw
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I made the mistake of posting this #SkateStory review on the same day as The Geoffs — and it got buried. It's a fantastic, weird, vibey game... RTs for exposure appreciated!
🍿 youtu.be/-j6iPpWqKnA
🍿 youtu.be/-j6iPpWqKnA
Skate Story: An Indie Game Fever Dream
YouTube video by Gaming In The Wild
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I made the mistake of posting this #SkateStory review on the same day as The Geoffs — and it got buried. It's a fantastic, weird, vibey game... RTs for exposure appreciated!
🍿 youtu.be/-j6iPpWqKnA
🍿 youtu.be/-j6iPpWqKnA
This is my article about The Berlin Apartment, with many references to books like La chiave di Berlino by Vincenzo Latronico, Here by Richard McGuire, Berlin by Jason Lutes. Enjoy
@bluebackpack.bsky.social
@bluebackpack.bsky.social
In The Berlin Apartment di @bluebackpack.bsky.social c’è tutta una narrazione ambientale, oltre a quella canonica dialogica, che merita di essere presa in considerazione. Di @vitagiocata.bsky.social.
Nessun'altra città è così piena di vuoto: The Berlin Apartment
Una dichiarazione d’amore alla creatività e alle arti in generale.
www.ludicamag.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This is my article about The Berlin Apartment, with many references to books like La chiave di Berlino by Vincenzo Latronico, Here by Richard McGuire, Berlin by Jason Lutes. Enjoy
@bluebackpack.bsky.social
@bluebackpack.bsky.social
I've only played the first chapter but now I need to make room in my GOTY list.
@rd.7thbe.at
@rd.7thbe.at
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I've only played the first chapter but now I need to make room in my GOTY list.
@rd.7thbe.at
@rd.7thbe.at
👇
Rhythm Doctor 1.0 is out NOW on Steam!
🎵 Act 6 and the finale of Story Mode has been added
🎵 5-3N added to Physiotherapy Ward
🎵 The game is now available in French!
🎵 English Audio Descriptions now available for Story Mode!
Have fun!
store.steampowered.com/app/774181/R...
🎵 Act 6 and the finale of Story Mode has been added
🎵 5-3N added to Physiotherapy Ward
🎵 The game is now available in French!
🎵 English Audio Descriptions now available for Story Mode!
Have fun!
store.steampowered.com/app/774181/R...
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
👇
👇
Angeline Era is OUT NOW!!!
🔍Every level hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼… and a soul-shattering story!
GET IT HERE!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
🔍Every level hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼… and a soul-shattering story!
GET IT HERE!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
👇
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Viewfinder si basa su un'idea geniale e la esplora a fondo, ma racconta una storia che ha davvero poco a che fare con il gameplay. Di @giscoli.bsky.social.
Cosa avrebbe potuto raccontare Viewfinder
I videogiochi non hanno bisogno di storie.
www.ludicamag.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Viewfinder si basa su un'idea geniale e la esplora a fondo, ma racconta una storia che ha davvero poco a che fare con il gameplay. Di @giscoli.bsky.social.
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We’re very excited to announce Thinky Dailies! 🎉 Follow our thinky friend on an adventure through handcrafted daily puzzles!
thinkygames.com/dail...
thinkygames.com/dail...
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We’re very excited to announce Thinky Dailies! 🎉 Follow our thinky friend on an adventure through handcrafted daily puzzles!
thinkygames.com/dail...
thinkygames.com/dail...
I can feel some KR0 vibes here 👇
midnight-peppermint.com
midnight-peppermint.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I can feel some KR0 vibes here 👇
midnight-peppermint.com
midnight-peppermint.com
The elegance of Simogo Legacy collection's menu on Switch 2
@simogo.com
@simogo.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The elegance of Simogo Legacy collection's menu on Switch 2
@simogo.com
@simogo.com
Last night I played Horses in one sitting. I finished it at midnight and then went to sleep. It's the best video game to pair with this essay.
@santaragione.com
(I had to buy it on Gog cause I had technical problem with itch io)
@santaragione.com
(I had to buy it on Gog cause I had technical problem with itch io)
December 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Last night I played Horses in one sitting. I finished it at midnight and then went to sleep. It's the best video game to pair with this essay.
@santaragione.com
(I had to buy it on Gog cause I had technical problem with itch io)
@santaragione.com
(I had to buy it on Gog cause I had technical problem with itch io)
I'll buy my copy on itch.io in 6 hour.
But you can get it anywhere else (except on Steam)
@santaragione.com
But you can get it anywhere else (except on Steam)
@santaragione.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I'll buy my copy on itch.io in 6 hour.
But you can get it anywhere else (except on Steam)
@santaragione.com
But you can get it anywhere else (except on Steam)
@santaragione.com
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gamedev feels so dumb and pointless sometimes just clicking on the computer all day and then a stranger sends you a beautiful, radical 18k word essay and says the game inspired them to write again and it's so much joy it almost hurts
www.patreon.com/posts/144611...
www.patreon.com/posts/144611...
A Video Game About Techno-Fascism And Eugenics | Estelle Ellison
Get more from Estelle Ellison on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
gamedev feels so dumb and pointless sometimes just clicking on the computer all day and then a stranger sends you a beautiful, radical 18k word essay and says the game inspired them to write again and it's so much joy it almost hurts
www.patreon.com/posts/144611...
www.patreon.com/posts/144611...
The many Pieces of Mr. Coo is visually stunning
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The many Pieces of Mr. Coo is visually stunning