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Ben Allen
@benal.itch.io
· Oct 24
My name is Ben! I'm a game developer working on Become the Moon, a deckbuilding autobattler game.
We just launched a brand new demo on Steam! It's like the old demo but BETTER IN EVERY WAY!
Play it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2862890/...
We just launched a brand new demo on Steam! It's like the old demo but BETTER IN EVERY WAY!
Play it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2862890/...
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i have a lot of trouble with self-promotion, but i lost my insurance and SNAP benefits a few months ago due to federal level hijinx, and am really struggling with the day to day right now. i could really use your help! i'm trying to get back up to $1000.
www.patreon.com/vacuumflowers
www.patreon.com/vacuumflowers
Get more from Loren Schmidt on Patreon
creating video games + other digital art
www.patreon.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
i have a lot of trouble with self-promotion, but i lost my insurance and SNAP benefits a few months ago due to federal level hijinx, and am really struggling with the day to day right now. i could really use your help! i'm trying to get back up to $1000.
www.patreon.com/vacuumflowers
www.patreon.com/vacuumflowers
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🎲DIE FOR THE LICH EARLY ACCESS IS OUT! 🎲
Grab your purses, tell your neighbours, ROLL THE DICE
#indiegames #Steam #roguelike
Grab your purses, tell your neighbours, ROLL THE DICE
#indiegames #Steam #roguelike
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🎲DIE FOR THE LICH EARLY ACCESS IS OUT! 🎲
Grab your purses, tell your neighbours, ROLL THE DICE
#indiegames #Steam #roguelike
Grab your purses, tell your neighbours, ROLL THE DICE
#indiegames #Steam #roguelike
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So, I finally hit that damn green button.
I don't know how I feel yet but I achieved something big.
I have a long list of people I'd like to thank, but I'm putting all of them in the game's credit, so if your curious just buy the game :D
#indiegame #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/310...
I don't know how I feel yet but I achieved something big.
I have a long list of people I'd like to thank, but I'm putting all of them in the game's credit, so if your curious just buy the game :D
#indiegame #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/310...
Nice To Yeet You - Nice to YEET You is in Early Access! - Steam News
The early access release is now live
store.steampowered.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
So, I finally hit that damn green button.
I don't know how I feel yet but I achieved something big.
I have a long list of people I'd like to thank, but I'm putting all of them in the game's credit, so if your curious just buy the game :D
#indiegame #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/310...
I don't know how I feel yet but I achieved something big.
I have a long list of people I'd like to thank, but I'm putting all of them in the game's credit, so if your curious just buy the game :D
#indiegame #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/310...
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Egging On is OUT NOW across all platforms! 🥳
Head to the store page on your platform of choice to get it with a launch discount! 👇️
🥚 Steam: bit.ly/EggingOnSteam
🐔 PlayStation: bit.ly/EggingOnPlay...
🍳 Xbox: bit.ly/EggingOnXbox
Head to the store page on your platform of choice to get it with a launch discount! 👇️
🥚 Steam: bit.ly/EggingOnSteam
🐔 PlayStation: bit.ly/EggingOnPlay...
🍳 Xbox: bit.ly/EggingOnXbox
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Egging On is OUT NOW across all platforms! 🥳
Head to the store page on your platform of choice to get it with a launch discount! 👇️
🥚 Steam: bit.ly/EggingOnSteam
🐔 PlayStation: bit.ly/EggingOnPlay...
🍳 Xbox: bit.ly/EggingOnXbox
Head to the store page on your platform of choice to get it with a launch discount! 👇️
🥚 Steam: bit.ly/EggingOnSteam
🐔 PlayStation: bit.ly/EggingOnPlay...
🍳 Xbox: bit.ly/EggingOnXbox
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Heeeey! Help me reach 1000 wishlists! Nice To Yeet You comes out in less than a week, on 6 Nov, in Early Access!
#indiedev #gamedev #nicetoyeetyou
Wishlist here 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3108230
#indiedev #gamedev #nicetoyeetyou
Wishlist here 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3108230
October 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Heeeey! Help me reach 1000 wishlists! Nice To Yeet You comes out in less than a week, on 6 Nov, in Early Access!
#indiedev #gamedev #nicetoyeetyou
Wishlist here 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3108230
#indiedev #gamedev #nicetoyeetyou
Wishlist here 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3108230
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do you guys like my halloween costume. im dressed as "change instance" from gamemaker 8
October 31, 2025 at 3:07 AM
do you guys like my halloween costume. im dressed as "change instance" from gamemaker 8
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If #StrayChildren is the first time you're hearing about Onion Games, you can now get ALL of our Steam and Nintendo Switch games for 30% OFF!
It's a launch-week miracle!
Find more information and links to all the games right here! 👇
steamcommunity.com/groups/onion...
We hope you love them all!
It's a launch-week miracle!
Find more information and links to all the games right here! 👇
steamcommunity.com/groups/onion...
We hope you love them all!
October 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
If #StrayChildren is the first time you're hearing about Onion Games, you can now get ALL of our Steam and Nintendo Switch games for 30% OFF!
It's a launch-week miracle!
Find more information and links to all the games right here! 👇
steamcommunity.com/groups/onion...
We hope you love them all!
It's a launch-week miracle!
Find more information and links to all the games right here! 👇
steamcommunity.com/groups/onion...
We hope you love them all!
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Announcing that Rhythm Doggo has a steam page now! It'd be super helpful if you wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/...
Key art by @1neila1.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/...
Key art by @1neila1.bsky.social
Rhythm Doggo on Steam
You wanted to play a video game and just got transformed into a dog! Rhythm Doggo is a classic platform adventure where you play as a dog and make music on the way. Can you go back to your human form?
store.steampowered.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Announcing that Rhythm Doggo has a steam page now! It'd be super helpful if you wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/...
Key art by @1neila1.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/4090240/...
Key art by @1neila1.bsky.social
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weird ps1 game i found
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
weird ps1 game i found
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The countdown begins!
10 days until #StrayChildren launches on Nintendo Switch and Steam!
Wishlist it on Steam right now: store.steampowered.com/app/3649490/...
10 days until #StrayChildren launches on Nintendo Switch and Steam!
Wishlist it on Steam right now: store.steampowered.com/app/3649490/...
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The countdown begins!
10 days until #StrayChildren launches on Nintendo Switch and Steam!
Wishlist it on Steam right now: store.steampowered.com/app/3649490/...
10 days until #StrayChildren launches on Nintendo Switch and Steam!
Wishlist it on Steam right now: store.steampowered.com/app/3649490/...
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I will say this: a lot of new folks are clinging to a nostalgia for ‘getting a publisher’ as a marker of validation, of being a ‘real game’.
And I’m here to tell you that’s bollocks. They need you more than you need them. If they can provide a service, awesome, but you hold the means of production.
And I’m here to tell you that’s bollocks. They need you more than you need them. If they can provide a service, awesome, but you hold the means of production.
October 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I will say this: a lot of new folks are clinging to a nostalgia for ‘getting a publisher’ as a marker of validation, of being a ‘real game’.
And I’m here to tell you that’s bollocks. They need you more than you need them. If they can provide a service, awesome, but you hold the means of production.
And I’m here to tell you that’s bollocks. They need you more than you need them. If they can provide a service, awesome, but you hold the means of production.
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I was interviewed about Vampire's Best Friend's development!
itsalwaysaugusthere.substack.com/p/sinksadven...
we talk about how limitations can help you finish games, my past projects informing the design of VBF, and staying encouraged when the odds of success are low
itsalwaysaugusthere.substack.com/p/sinksadven...
we talk about how limitations can help you finish games, my past projects informing the design of VBF, and staying encouraged when the odds of success are low
SinksAdventure flaps by to talk about making Vampire's Best Friend
A different metroidvania, chosen limitations, and lots of garlic!
itsalwaysaugusthere.substack.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I was interviewed about Vampire's Best Friend's development!
itsalwaysaugusthere.substack.com/p/sinksadven...
we talk about how limitations can help you finish games, my past projects informing the design of VBF, and staying encouraged when the odds of success are low
itsalwaysaugusthere.substack.com/p/sinksadven...
we talk about how limitations can help you finish games, my past projects informing the design of VBF, and staying encouraged when the odds of success are low
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My new open world precision "batformer" Vampire's Best Friend is out now on Steam and itch with a 10% launch discount!
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!
October 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My new open world precision "batformer" Vampire's Best Friend is out now on Steam and itch with a 10% launch discount!
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!
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HIII! I made the OST from "Become the Moon" a new Deck Builder game by Feldspar Games! It came out so nicely and you can now listen to the OST on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms! :3
Bandcamp/Streaming Links:
becomethemoonost.carrd.co
#gameaudio #gamemusic #composer #indiegames #guitar
Bandcamp/Streaming Links:
becomethemoonost.carrd.co
#gameaudio #gamemusic #composer #indiegames #guitar
October 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
HIII! I made the OST from "Become the Moon" a new Deck Builder game by Feldspar Games! It came out so nicely and you can now listen to the OST on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms! :3
Bandcamp/Streaming Links:
becomethemoonost.carrd.co
#gameaudio #gamemusic #composer #indiegames #guitar
Bandcamp/Streaming Links:
becomethemoonost.carrd.co
#gameaudio #gamemusic #composer #indiegames #guitar
Is there any real danger in me continuing to use win10 after official support ends? I really don’t want win11.
September 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Is there any real danger in me continuing to use win10 after official support ends? I really don’t want win11.
This guy is every one of your for the last 7 years
September 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This guy is every one of your for the last 7 years
It’s funny how much harder silksong bosses become when some normal enemies are added to it.
One giant guy? Business as usual.
One giant guy and his two tiny teammates? Nightmare mode.
One giant guy? Business as usual.
One giant guy and his two tiny teammates? Nightmare mode.
September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It’s funny how much harder silksong bosses become when some normal enemies are added to it.
One giant guy? Business as usual.
One giant guy and his two tiny teammates? Nightmare mode.
One giant guy? Business as usual.
One giant guy and his two tiny teammates? Nightmare mode.
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I've just launched the Steam page for my new game Factory 95! It's a retro-Windows inspired automation game about making PowerPoints. You can wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3987250/...
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
September 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I've just launched the Steam page for my new game Factory 95! It's a retro-Windows inspired automation game about making PowerPoints. You can wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3987250/...
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
I’m glad that I still have no idea where discourse comes from when it’s happening. And I feel like no one else knows either. This really is just the same website Again.
September 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I’m glad that I still have no idea where discourse comes from when it’s happening. And I feel like no one else knows either. This really is just the same website Again.
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This convo I had highlights the difference in what "respect your time" means in games.
A lot of players want to trade time for in-game progress. It's purely transactional: 1 hour = 1 progress
But I want to feel like my actions matter i.e. what I do with time creates progress, not time itself.
A lot of players want to trade time for in-game progress. It's purely transactional: 1 hour = 1 progress
But I want to feel like my actions matter i.e. what I do with time creates progress, not time itself.
September 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This convo I had highlights the difference in what "respect your time" means in games.
A lot of players want to trade time for in-game progress. It's purely transactional: 1 hour = 1 progress
But I want to feel like my actions matter i.e. what I do with time creates progress, not time itself.
A lot of players want to trade time for in-game progress. It's purely transactional: 1 hour = 1 progress
But I want to feel like my actions matter i.e. what I do with time creates progress, not time itself.
silksong saying “shaw” or “adidas” isn’t cute, they only do that when distressed
September 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
silksong saying “shaw” or “adidas” isn’t cute, they only do that when distressed
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I can't believe it's really out. I never thought I'd see the day.
Duke Nukem Forever on Steam
The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!
store.steampowered.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I can't believe it's really out. I never thought I'd see the day.
an untitled story!!!! :O
September 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
an untitled story!!!! :O