Cloud Lantern
@cloudlantern.bsky.social
Hey there! 👋 My name’s Chris!
I’m fond of making games, music & drawing critters 🕹🎶🐉
I'm having a fun time working on a cozy, potion crafting game called - The Little Pumpkin Potion Shop 🎃
www.CloudLanternGames.com
#gamedev #indiedev
I’m fond of making games, music & drawing critters 🕹🎶🐉
I'm having a fun time working on a cozy, potion crafting game called - The Little Pumpkin Potion Shop 🎃
www.CloudLanternGames.com
#gamedev #indiedev
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Cloud Lantern
@cloudlantern.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Having a fun time in the garden making SFX for some games I’m working on 🔈🌺🎋🕹
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygames #indiegame
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygames #indiegame
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Megacon here we come!!! 🎉
We’ll be showing off 'Spirits of Heartwood' this weekend at Megacon in Manchester! 🌿 Come say hi, play the game & grab some ADORABLE freebies 💖
🗓️ 26th - 27th July
📍 Manchester Central
megaconlive.com/manchester/
@megaconlive.bsky.social
#MegaConLive #IndieGames
We’ll be showing off 'Spirits of Heartwood' this weekend at Megacon in Manchester! 🌿 Come say hi, play the game & grab some ADORABLE freebies 💖
🗓️ 26th - 27th July
📍 Manchester Central
megaconlive.com/manchester/
@megaconlive.bsky.social
#MegaConLive #IndieGames
July 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Megacon here we come!!! 🎉
We’ll be showing off 'Spirits of Heartwood' this weekend at Megacon in Manchester! 🌿 Come say hi, play the game & grab some ADORABLE freebies 💖
🗓️ 26th - 27th July
📍 Manchester Central
megaconlive.com/manchester/
@megaconlive.bsky.social
#MegaConLive #IndieGames
We’ll be showing off 'Spirits of Heartwood' this weekend at Megacon in Manchester! 🌿 Come say hi, play the game & grab some ADORABLE freebies 💖
🗓️ 26th - 27th July
📍 Manchester Central
megaconlive.com/manchester/
@megaconlive.bsky.social
#MegaConLive #IndieGames
Super excited to be going to #MegaConLive this weekend!🎉
I'm also really looking forward to being part of the @gamerepublic.bsky.social Indie Game Showcase!🕹️
Pop on by to say hi & try out the new demo if you like, plus there's lots of other Indie games to play!🕹️:)
See you there!👋
#gamedev #indiedev
I'm also really looking forward to being part of the @gamerepublic.bsky.social Indie Game Showcase!🕹️
Pop on by to say hi & try out the new demo if you like, plus there's lots of other Indie games to play!🕹️:)
See you there!👋
#gamedev #indiedev
July 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Super excited to be going to #MegaConLive this weekend!🎉
I'm also really looking forward to being part of the @gamerepublic.bsky.social Indie Game Showcase!🕹️
Pop on by to say hi & try out the new demo if you like, plus there's lots of other Indie games to play!🕹️:)
See you there!👋
#gamedev #indiedev
I'm also really looking forward to being part of the @gamerepublic.bsky.social Indie Game Showcase!🕹️
Pop on by to say hi & try out the new demo if you like, plus there's lots of other Indie games to play!🕹️:)
See you there!👋
#gamedev #indiedev
I had an amazing time at @developconference.com It was so great to meet lots of lovely people and be part of the Indie Showcase with @benfox01.bsky.social We had a wonderful time!✨Thanks to everyone who stopped by to play The Void Between & have a chat!😀
Excited for next time!🎮
#developconf #gamedev
Excited for next time!🎮
#developconf #gamedev
We had such an amazing time at @developconference.com it was great to meet so many lovely people! We were so happy & grateful to be part of the Indie Showcase, thank you to everyone who popped by to play The Void Between & have a chat! 😃🕹
Excited for the next one! 🏖🎮
#developconf #gamedev #indiedev
Excited for the next one! 🏖🎮
#developconf #gamedev #indiedev
July 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I had an amazing time at @developconference.com It was so great to meet lots of lovely people and be part of the Indie Showcase with @benfox01.bsky.social We had a wonderful time!✨Thanks to everyone who stopped by to play The Void Between & have a chat!😀
Excited for next time!🎮
#developconf #gamedev
Excited for next time!🎮
#developconf #gamedev
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“There ain’t no party like a Game Dev Party!” 🥳 🕹️🎮
Games, Grub & Good friends are all included at The Game Republic Summer Party! ☀️ 🎉 🕺 🍔
When’s the next one!? 🤩 @gamerepublic.bsky.social
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
Games, Grub & Good friends are all included at The Game Republic Summer Party! ☀️ 🎉 🕺 🍔
When’s the next one!? 🤩 @gamerepublic.bsky.social
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
July 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“There ain’t no party like a Game Dev Party!” 🥳 🕹️🎮
Games, Grub & Good friends are all included at The Game Republic Summer Party! ☀️ 🎉 🕺 🍔
When’s the next one!? 🤩 @gamerepublic.bsky.social
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
Games, Grub & Good friends are all included at The Game Republic Summer Party! ☀️ 🎉 🕺 🍔
When’s the next one!? 🤩 @gamerepublic.bsky.social
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Hey! We are Ben & Chris! And here is a random little thread on how we make our FMV-style games! 🎥🕹️ #gamedev #indiegamedev #gaming #horror
June 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Hey! We are Ben & Chris! And here is a random little thread on how we make our FMV-style games! 🎥🕹️ #gamedev #indiegamedev #gaming #horror
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Rules & Rodents at a cheap price!? Satisfactory!! Grab it in the sale and get puzzling!!
June 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Rules & Rodents at a cheap price!? Satisfactory!! Grab it in the sale and get puzzling!!
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Here's a #wholesomedirect starter pack I made!
Including:
😺 Little Kitty, Big City (@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social)
🐮 Story of Seasons (@storyofseasons.bsky.social)
📸 Instants (@endflamestudio.bsky.social)
🚚 Camper Van: Make it Home (@malapatastudio.bsky.social)
+ many many more!
Including:
😺 Little Kitty, Big City (@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social)
🐮 Story of Seasons (@storyofseasons.bsky.social)
📸 Instants (@endflamestudio.bsky.social)
🚚 Camper Van: Make it Home (@malapatastudio.bsky.social)
+ many many more!
June 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Here's a #wholesomedirect starter pack I made!
Including:
😺 Little Kitty, Big City (@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social)
🐮 Story of Seasons (@storyofseasons.bsky.social)
📸 Instants (@endflamestudio.bsky.social)
🚚 Camper Van: Make it Home (@malapatastudio.bsky.social)
+ many many more!
Including:
😺 Little Kitty, Big City (@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social)
🐮 Story of Seasons (@storyofseasons.bsky.social)
📸 Instants (@endflamestudio.bsky.social)
🚚 Camper Van: Make it Home (@malapatastudio.bsky.social)
+ many many more!
I'm excited to be going to @developconference.com and also to be part of the Indie Showcase with an FMV puzzle game me & my brother @benfox01.bsky.social are making - The Void Between 🕹️
Really excited to be there and can't wait to play all the other games by the seaside! 🕹️🌊🤿
#DevelopConf #gamedev
Really excited to be there and can't wait to play all the other games by the seaside! 🕹️🌊🤿
#DevelopConf #gamedev
The Void Between by Key Compass @keycompassgames.bsky.social is an FMV style puzzle game, merging live action video with puzzling point and click gameplay in a supernatural, otherworldly setting. #DevelopConf
June 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I'm excited to be going to @developconference.com and also to be part of the Indie Showcase with an FMV puzzle game me & my brother @benfox01.bsky.social are making - The Void Between 🕹️
Really excited to be there and can't wait to play all the other games by the seaside! 🕹️🌊🤿
#DevelopConf #gamedev
Really excited to be there and can't wait to play all the other games by the seaside! 🕹️🌊🤿
#DevelopConf #gamedev
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Our new release trailer is LIVE and was featured in the Women-Led Showcase!!
#SummerGameFest ✨
Ascend is releasing this August 28th on Steam!
👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/Ascend
#WomenLedGames #WomenInGames #IndieGames
#SummerGameFest ✨
Ascend is releasing this August 28th on Steam!
👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/Ascend
#WomenLedGames #WomenInGames #IndieGames
June 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Our new release trailer is LIVE and was featured in the Women-Led Showcase!!
#SummerGameFest ✨
Ascend is releasing this August 28th on Steam!
👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/Ascend
#WomenLedGames #WomenInGames #IndieGames
#SummerGameFest ✨
Ascend is releasing this August 28th on Steam!
👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/Ascend
#WomenLedGames #WomenInGames #IndieGames
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Pawsta just got featured in Wholesome Direct! We're so thankful for the support & encourage everyone to wishlist/ support all the other fantastic cozy games that were featured! 😍 @wholesomegames.com
#WholesomeDirect
#WholesomeDirect
June 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Pawsta just got featured in Wholesome Direct! We're so thankful for the support & encourage everyone to wishlist/ support all the other fantastic cozy games that were featured! 😍 @wholesomegames.com
#WholesomeDirect
#WholesomeDirect
Experimenting with a ruler to make some SFX for my game :) 📏🔉🕹️ Hope everyone is having a magic weekend! ✨
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
June 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Experimenting with a ruler to make some SFX for my game :) 📏🔉🕹️ Hope everyone is having a magic weekend! ✨
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
I had such a magical time at #GaMaYo last week!✨🕹️
Lots of wonderful people and amazing games!
Great work @gamayo.bsky.social for another amazing event! 🎉 Can't wait for the next!
Also, big thanks to everyone who played Steady, Steady, Steady! and for all the valuable feedback! :)
#gamedev #indiedev
Lots of wonderful people and amazing games!
Great work @gamayo.bsky.social for another amazing event! 🎉 Can't wait for the next!
Also, big thanks to everyone who played Steady, Steady, Steady! and for all the valuable feedback! :)
#gamedev #indiedev
May 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I had such a magical time at #GaMaYo last week!✨🕹️
Lots of wonderful people and amazing games!
Great work @gamayo.bsky.social for another amazing event! 🎉 Can't wait for the next!
Also, big thanks to everyone who played Steady, Steady, Steady! and for all the valuable feedback! :)
#gamedev #indiedev
Lots of wonderful people and amazing games!
Great work @gamayo.bsky.social for another amazing event! 🎉 Can't wait for the next!
Also, big thanks to everyone who played Steady, Steady, Steady! and for all the valuable feedback! :)
#gamedev #indiedev
✨🕹️It's almost GaMaYo time! 🕹️✨ I'm really excited to be there, I had such a great time at the last one! ✨
I'm also bringing along a new demo for my game Steady, Steady, Steady! which will be ready to play at #GaMaYo this Thursday. 🎮
See you there! 👋 @gamayo.bsky.social
#gamdev #indiedev #indiegame
I'm also bringing along a new demo for my game Steady, Steady, Steady! which will be ready to play at #GaMaYo this Thursday. 🎮
See you there! 👋 @gamayo.bsky.social
#gamdev #indiedev #indiegame
May 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
✨🕹️It's almost GaMaYo time! 🕹️✨ I'm really excited to be there, I had such a great time at the last one! ✨
I'm also bringing along a new demo for my game Steady, Steady, Steady! which will be ready to play at #GaMaYo this Thursday. 🎮
See you there! 👋 @gamayo.bsky.social
#gamdev #indiedev #indiegame
I'm also bringing along a new demo for my game Steady, Steady, Steady! which will be ready to play at #GaMaYo this Thursday. 🎮
See you there! 👋 @gamayo.bsky.social
#gamdev #indiedev #indiegame
I'm excited to be demoing Steady, Steady, Steady! at GaMaYo this month! 🕹️ A physics based, chaotic delivery game for 1-2 players. 🎮🎮
It's such an awesome event full of great games & lovely people, can't wait!✨ Pop along if you can! :) 🕹️ @gamayo.bsky.social
#GaMaYo #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
It's such an awesome event full of great games & lovely people, can't wait!✨ Pop along if you can! :) 🕹️ @gamayo.bsky.social
#GaMaYo #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
May 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm excited to be demoing Steady, Steady, Steady! at GaMaYo this month! 🕹️ A physics based, chaotic delivery game for 1-2 players. 🎮🎮
It's such an awesome event full of great games & lovely people, can't wait!✨ Pop along if you can! :) 🕹️ @gamayo.bsky.social
#GaMaYo #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
It's such an awesome event full of great games & lovely people, can't wait!✨ Pop along if you can! :) 🕹️ @gamayo.bsky.social
#GaMaYo #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
Pig Wizard is off on an adventure! 🐷🪄🧙♂️
I had a fun time animating this happy adventurer!
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygames #indiegame #procreate
I had a fun time animating this happy adventurer!
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygames #indiegame #procreate
May 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Pig Wizard is off on an adventure! 🐷🪄🧙♂️
I had a fun time animating this happy adventurer!
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygames #indiegame #procreate
I had a fun time animating this happy adventurer!
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygames #indiegame #procreate
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Dunk Dunk is HERE! 💥
Chaotic basketball party game action to play solo or with friends! 🏀
Dunk across space in the Galaxy Tour mode or take on your friends in couch multiplayer or Remote Play Together madness! 🌌
PC: bit.ly/4jUtFrG
Switch: bit.ly/3EM9IUg
Chaotic basketball party game action to play solo or with friends! 🏀
Dunk across space in the Galaxy Tour mode or take on your friends in couch multiplayer or Remote Play Together madness! 🌌
PC: bit.ly/4jUtFrG
Switch: bit.ly/3EM9IUg
May 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Dunk Dunk is HERE! 💥
Chaotic basketball party game action to play solo or with friends! 🏀
Dunk across space in the Galaxy Tour mode or take on your friends in couch multiplayer or Remote Play Together madness! 🌌
PC: bit.ly/4jUtFrG
Switch: bit.ly/3EM9IUg
Chaotic basketball party game action to play solo or with friends! 🏀
Dunk across space in the Galaxy Tour mode or take on your friends in couch multiplayer or Remote Play Together madness! 🌌
PC: bit.ly/4jUtFrG
Switch: bit.ly/3EM9IUg
It’s #gamedev o’clock and my good friends Spyro & Baymax wanted to say hello! 👋🐉🕹️⏰
Hope everyone is having a lovely day! ✨
#indiegame #indiedev
Hope everyone is having a lovely day! ✨
#indiegame #indiedev
April 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It’s #gamedev o’clock and my good friends Spyro & Baymax wanted to say hello! 👋🐉🕹️⏰
Hope everyone is having a lovely day! ✨
#indiegame #indiedev
Hope everyone is having a lovely day! ✨
#indiegame #indiedev
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Wholesome Direct returns in June, packing ‘about 60’ cozy games
Summer Game Fest 2025 includes another Wholesome Direct
Expect demo announcements, world premieres, and more
www.polygon.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Wholesome Direct returns in June, packing ‘about 60’ cozy games
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'The Void Between' by @keycompassgames.bsky.social 🧭 is a supernatural thriller with an FMV aesthetic.
✨ Don't miss it demoing at GaMaYo #24!
Read about it here ➡️https://shorturl.at/TYAwb
#IndieDev #GameDemo #IndieGame #GaMaYo24 #GameRepublic #GamesIndustry #GamingDemo #FMV #PointAndClick
✨ Don't miss it demoing at GaMaYo #24!
Read about it here ➡️https://shorturl.at/TYAwb
#IndieDev #GameDemo #IndieGame #GaMaYo24 #GameRepublic #GamesIndustry #GamingDemo #FMV #PointAndClick
April 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
'The Void Between' by @keycompassgames.bsky.social 🧭 is a supernatural thriller with an FMV aesthetic.
✨ Don't miss it demoing at GaMaYo #24!
Read about it here ➡️https://shorturl.at/TYAwb
#IndieDev #GameDemo #IndieGame #GaMaYo24 #GameRepublic #GamesIndustry #GamingDemo #FMV #PointAndClick
✨ Don't miss it demoing at GaMaYo #24!
Read about it here ➡️https://shorturl.at/TYAwb
#IndieDev #GameDemo #IndieGame #GaMaYo24 #GameRepublic #GamesIndustry #GamingDemo #FMV #PointAndClick
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'Graviton' by @lunabootstudios.bsky.social is going to be demoing at GaMaYo 24! 🚀
And thank you to @plusaccounting.bsky.social for sponsoring our event ✨
Read about Graviton here ➡️ gamayo.co.uk/2025/04/29/g...
#IndieDev #GamePrototype #GameDemo #IndieGame #GaMaYo24 #GameRepublic #GamesIndustry
And thank you to @plusaccounting.bsky.social for sponsoring our event ✨
Read about Graviton here ➡️ gamayo.co.uk/2025/04/29/g...
#IndieDev #GamePrototype #GameDemo #IndieGame #GaMaYo24 #GameRepublic #GamesIndustry
April 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
'Graviton' by @lunabootstudios.bsky.social is going to be demoing at GaMaYo 24! 🚀
And thank you to @plusaccounting.bsky.social for sponsoring our event ✨
Read about Graviton here ➡️ gamayo.co.uk/2025/04/29/g...
#IndieDev #GamePrototype #GameDemo #IndieGame #GaMaYo24 #GameRepublic #GamesIndustry
And thank you to @plusaccounting.bsky.social for sponsoring our event ✨
Read about Graviton here ➡️ gamayo.co.uk/2025/04/29/g...
#IndieDev #GamePrototype #GameDemo #IndieGame #GaMaYo24 #GameRepublic #GamesIndustry
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Pawsta's 🐭 prelaunch page is now live on #kickstarter! 💚
Had really planned to do an exciting announcement, but I've been bedbound for a week.. though it would mean the world if you could press the big "Notify me on Launch" button 👉👈
#indiedev @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
Had really planned to do an exciting announcement, but I've been bedbound for a week.. though it would mean the world if you could press the big "Notify me on Launch" button 👉👈
#indiedev @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
Coming soon: Pawsta 🐭 - A Cozy Claymation Cooking Game 🍳
Cook up claymation-style food from scratch✨ Set off on a globe-trotting adventure and serve cute animal guests!🐱🐰🐶
www.kickstarter.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Pawsta's 🐭 prelaunch page is now live on #kickstarter! 💚
Had really planned to do an exciting announcement, but I've been bedbound for a week.. though it would mean the world if you could press the big "Notify me on Launch" button 👉👈
#indiedev @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
Had really planned to do an exciting announcement, but I've been bedbound for a week.. though it would mean the world if you could press the big "Notify me on Launch" button 👉👈
#indiedev @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
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It's that time again! There are so many wholesome games with demos on Steam right now for #SteamNextFest, which lasts from Feb 24 - Mar 3.
I'll use this thread to highlight a few I've found, but devs and fans please join me and add your own recommendations!
I'll use this thread to highlight a few I've found, but devs and fans please join me and add your own recommendations!
February 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's that time again! There are so many wholesome games with demos on Steam right now for #SteamNextFest, which lasts from Feb 24 - Mar 3.
I'll use this thread to highlight a few I've found, but devs and fans please join me and add your own recommendations!
I'll use this thread to highlight a few I've found, but devs and fans please join me and add your own recommendations!
🎉🥳✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! 🥳🎉✨
Wishing you all a wonderful, magical year ahead! ✨
Here's a little critter from the game I'm working on who also wants to say Happy New Year! 🍃🌿🎉🕹️
#HappyNewYear #gamedev #cozygames #indiegame
Wishing you all a wonderful, magical year ahead! ✨
Here's a little critter from the game I'm working on who also wants to say Happy New Year! 🍃🌿🎉🕹️
#HappyNewYear #gamedev #cozygames #indiegame
December 31, 2024 at 7:44 PM
🎉🥳✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! 🥳🎉✨
Wishing you all a wonderful, magical year ahead! ✨
Here's a little critter from the game I'm working on who also wants to say Happy New Year! 🍃🌿🎉🕹️
#HappyNewYear #gamedev #cozygames #indiegame
Wishing you all a wonderful, magical year ahead! ✨
Here's a little critter from the game I'm working on who also wants to say Happy New Year! 🍃🌿🎉🕹️
#HappyNewYear #gamedev #cozygames #indiegame
I've been enjoying adding a few more critters & characters to the game I'm working on. One of which is this happy, sleepy Dragon who is enjoying a long nap in the forest. 🐉💤🌲🍃
#gamedev #cozygames #indiedev #indiegame #cozygame
#gamedev #cozygames #indiedev #indiegame #cozygame
December 17, 2024 at 4:52 PM
I've been enjoying adding a few more critters & characters to the game I'm working on. One of which is this happy, sleepy Dragon who is enjoying a long nap in the forest. 🐉💤🌲🍃
#gamedev #cozygames #indiedev #indiegame #cozygame
#gamedev #cozygames #indiedev #indiegame #cozygame