Zero Boemker
zeroaru.bsky.social
Zero Boemker
@zeroaru.bsky.social
Writer, actor, and creator of indie narrative games. Open for commissions for writing, editing, and sensitivity reading.
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https://wavervelvetisbest.itch.io
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@sgtm.bsky.social As a big indie game fan, I will take up your challenge and try to do 3 a day. Starting off with Gnosia! It’s a single player social deduction game with great art. The characters have quirks that affect how they approach the social deduction. store.steampowered.com/app/1608290/...
Save 30% on GNOSIA on Steam
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
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Gamers! There's a big bundle of games on sale on Itch.io to support the Immigrant Law Center of Minneapolis.

itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
Download the latest indie games
itch.io is a simple way to find, download and distribute indie games online. Whether you're a developer looking to upload your game or just someone looking for something new to play itch.io has you co...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!

There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!

Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
My first ever game that I made back in December is in this bundle! Please check it out and support those in Minnesota!
The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!

There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!

Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Ooh, thanks!
February 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
What is this competition? I’ve started making interactive fiction recently and would be so down to join!
February 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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New month, new games for you! Yes plural. For February we’ve got chummy with @firesquid.games - with another twist on our usual format

Sign up to the newsletter at www.pantaloon.io for the lowdown

We’ve also got 5 keys reserved for here. Follow, share & we’ll pick winners at the end of Feb x
February 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I need to find one I can name the SS Lexapro.
February 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Of course! I always will!
February 2, 2026 at 4:42 AM
That’s awful! Anything I can do to help?
February 2, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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#gamewriting Isn't always easy, especially when tackling heavier topics. The incredible Heidi McDonald has shared some of her tips for practicing self-care while making a sad game:
Protecting Yourself While Making a Sad Game | IGDA Game Writing SIG
Guidance for creators developing emotionally heavy games, particularly those based on personal trauma, with lessons learned from making a game about loss.
www.game-writing.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 AM
I managed to snag one! Hopefully see you there!
January 26, 2026 at 9:24 PM
I don’t know. I just have autism.
January 26, 2026 at 7:22 PM
A Cormorant is a type of bird.
January 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
I will definitely buy that. I was going to buy the game immediately if it was $10 or less and was surprised that it was only like 6 dollars. But it was definitely worth it!
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The canceled Hypnospace Outlaw sequel Dreamsettler.
January 19, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Thank you so much! I also love being gay and doing crime!
January 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM
I’m a trans aroace game dev who made my first game back in December for a game jam. My current project doesn’t have an itch page yet, but here’s my first one. wavervelvetisbest.itch.io/dead-end-job Also love the Penny Larceny cover on the VN list. I adore that game.
Dead End Job by Wavervelvetisbest
Can you survive your shitty job-- without ending up dead?
wavervelvetisbest.itch.io
January 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Also quoting this to say that Obra Dinn was the game that really got me into indie games and also is so good that it changed my sleep phase schedule and I go to bed at 6 am now.
Let's make it a tiny thread, because Return of the Obra Dinn is also on sale during this event, and it's god damn one of the best games ever. Like, I can't describe just how good this is, but every time you get stuff right it plays a little piece of music that feels so god damn rewarding. Play it!
Save 40% on Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Quoting this before the sale ends to say that this is my favorite game of 2025! I adore the character writing, mythology, and mystery! And there’s canon queer people. (But can’t tell you who because spoilers.)
There's currently a Steam Detective Fest event right now, and there's some very neat games on sale, such as The Séance of Blake Manor, a game that is quite honestly pure genius. I still need to play more of it to give it a proper recommendation, but it's been thoroughly brilliant so far.
Save 25% on The Séance of Blake Manor on Steam
The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurren...
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January 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM
I’m trying to win me some passes, so hopefully things work out!
January 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Hubert, what do I do if I can’t find a job?
January 18, 2026 at 1:28 PM
As someone who is unfortunately addicted to the horse girl game, I shall throw the dragon game on my wishlist.
January 18, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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If you or anyone you know is looking for a tradigital 2d animator, I’d appreciate the chance. Looking for new mid-to-longer term projects mainly. Previews of some of my work here: camillecee.weebly.com

Reposts appreciated, with love, increasingly urgent anxiety and thanks!
CAMILLE C.
CAMILLE C.
camillecee.weebly.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Last November we hosted our inaugural #gamewriting jam. With over 100 submissions, the results blew us away. Today we'd like to share some words from our wonderful participants reflecting on their experiences.

www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam...
January 18, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Hi, I’m Zero, an autistic writer/game dev with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. I wrote a short game back in December for the @game-writing.com Arcjam that can be found on my itch. wavervelvetisbest.itch.io/dead-end-job

I’m currently working on another game and will post updates when I can. #gamewriting
Dead End Job by Wavervelvetisbest
Can you survive your shitty job-- without ending up dead?
wavervelvetisbest.itch.io
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM