Distant Meadows
@distantmeadows.bsky.social
German indie game dev studio currently working on a Metroidbrainia called Waters of Sal Naména.
The first half of November was already a blast: last week we exhibited our prototype at the Hack&Make and this week, Michelle and Felix went to the GodotFest in Munich. Thanks again to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for giving us the opportunity to attend this amazing event!
November 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The first half of November was already a blast: last week we exhibited our prototype at the Hack&Make and this week, Michelle and Felix went to the GodotFest in Munich. Thanks again to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for giving us the opportunity to attend this amazing event!
We’re planning — with support from
@gamesbavaria.bsky.social and Nuremberg’s Haus des Spiels — a FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) GameDev Workshop starting in 2026! 🙌
Share your interest here:
(Not a registration yet! — no interest, no workshop!)
nextcloud.distantmeadows.com/apps/forms/s...
@gamesbavaria.bsky.social and Nuremberg’s Haus des Spiels — a FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) GameDev Workshop starting in 2026! 🙌
Share your interest here:
(Not a registration yet! — no interest, no workshop!)
nextcloud.distantmeadows.com/apps/forms/s...
November 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We’re planning — with support from
@gamesbavaria.bsky.social and Nuremberg’s Haus des Spiels — a FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) GameDev Workshop starting in 2026! 🙌
Share your interest here:
(Not a registration yet! — no interest, no workshop!)
nextcloud.distantmeadows.com/apps/forms/s...
@gamesbavaria.bsky.social and Nuremberg’s Haus des Spiels — a FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) GameDev Workshop starting in 2026! 🙌
Share your interest here:
(Not a registration yet! — no interest, no workshop!)
nextcloud.distantmeadows.com/apps/forms/s...
Wir planen, mit Support von @gamesbavaria.bsky.social und dem Nürnberger Haus des Spiels, ab 2026 einen FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) GameDev Workshop! 🙌
Interesse? Dann trag dich hier ein (Noch keine Anmeldung! Ohne Interesse kein Workshop!):
nextcloud.distantmeadows.com/apps/forms/s...
Interesse? Dann trag dich hier ein (Noch keine Anmeldung! Ohne Interesse kein Workshop!):
nextcloud.distantmeadows.com/apps/forms/s...
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Wir planen, mit Support von @gamesbavaria.bsky.social und dem Nürnberger Haus des Spiels, ab 2026 einen FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) GameDev Workshop! 🙌
Interesse? Dann trag dich hier ein (Noch keine Anmeldung! Ohne Interesse kein Workshop!):
nextcloud.distantmeadows.com/apps/forms/s...
Interesse? Dann trag dich hier ein (Noch keine Anmeldung! Ohne Interesse kein Workshop!):
nextcloud.distantmeadows.com/apps/forms/s...
Wowzers! 🤯 The Rising Tide Trailer Challenge results are in and out of 400 entries Waters of Sal Naména placed 34th!! 🥳 That's Top 9%! 🙃
Thanks a lot to everyone who might have voted for us! ❤️
We are pretty sure we will be back at the next trailer challenge. Next goal: Top 10/the prize ranks! 🤩 💪 😁
Thanks a lot to everyone who might have voted for us! ❤️
We are pretty sure we will be back at the next trailer challenge. Next goal: Top 10/the prize ranks! 🤩 💪 😁
November 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Wowzers! 🤯 The Rising Tide Trailer Challenge results are in and out of 400 entries Waters of Sal Naména placed 34th!! 🥳 That's Top 9%! 🙃
Thanks a lot to everyone who might have voted for us! ❤️
We are pretty sure we will be back at the next trailer challenge. Next goal: Top 10/the prize ranks! 🤩 💪 😁
Thanks a lot to everyone who might have voted for us! ❤️
We are pretty sure we will be back at the next trailer challenge. Next goal: Top 10/the prize ranks! 🤩 💪 😁
We are among the TOP 100 out of 401 entries in the Rising Tide Trailer Challenge! 😍🎉
The final round is open for voting now up until October 24th! All votes reset! 👈
You can support us once more! 👀
Voting's even more accessible now: blueoceangames.com/challenge 👏
Stay hyped and hydrated! 🚰 🤩
The final round is open for voting now up until October 24th! All votes reset! 👈
You can support us once more! 👀
Voting's even more accessible now: blueoceangames.com/challenge 👏
Stay hyped and hydrated! 🚰 🤩
October 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We are among the TOP 100 out of 401 entries in the Rising Tide Trailer Challenge! 😍🎉
The final round is open for voting now up until October 24th! All votes reset! 👈
You can support us once more! 👀
Voting's even more accessible now: blueoceangames.com/challenge 👏
Stay hyped and hydrated! 🚰 🤩
The final round is open for voting now up until October 24th! All votes reset! 👈
You can support us once more! 👀
Voting's even more accessible now: blueoceangames.com/challenge 👏
Stay hyped and hydrated! 🚰 🤩
Last week we've entered a new production phase for the next months! Demo is calling! Excitiiing 😍
#feelslikesandsurfing #screenshotsaturday
(Also, until Monday you can still help us make the Top100 cut in the first week of voting in the Rising Tide Challenge blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo... 😉 )
#feelslikesandsurfing #screenshotsaturday
(Also, until Monday you can still help us make the Top100 cut in the first week of voting in the Rising Tide Challenge blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo... 😉 )
October 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Last week we've entered a new production phase for the next months! Demo is calling! Excitiiing 😍
#feelslikesandsurfing #screenshotsaturday
(Also, until Monday you can still help us make the Top100 cut in the first week of voting in the Rising Tide Challenge blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo... 😉 )
#feelslikesandsurfing #screenshotsaturday
(Also, until Monday you can still help us make the Top100 cut in the first week of voting in the Rising Tide Challenge blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo... 😉 )
Last Saturday we had the opportunity to showcase our prototype at the Games&Future Festival in Fürth. We had a lot of fun spending the day at the festival, as you can see in the pictures! 🙌💚
October 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Last Saturday we had the opportunity to showcase our prototype at the Games&Future Festival in Fürth. We had a lot of fun spending the day at the festival, as you can see in the pictures! 🙌💚
Here are some impressions of our visit at the Gamescom two weeks ago. We definitely had a lot of fun, good conversations and a great time trying out new games! 🎮💚
September 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Here are some impressions of our visit at the Gamescom two weeks ago. We definitely had a lot of fun, good conversations and a great time trying out new games! 🎮💚
On this Sunday we want to #showcase a great partner of ours: Games Bavaria supports a lot of Bavarian games studios with networking events and other great advice, especially with the Level Up Accelerator Program we participated in. Us showcasing at GG Bavaria and gamescom? Thanks to them! 🤩
July 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On this Sunday we want to #showcase a great partner of ours: Games Bavaria supports a lot of Bavarian games studios with networking events and other great advice, especially with the Level Up Accelerator Program we participated in. Us showcasing at GG Bavaria and gamescom? Thanks to them! 🤩
Values such as diversity, anti-discrimination and a harassment-free work environment are still not as self-explanatory as we would wish them to be. That's why we put our name on the list of the initiative hier-spielt-vielfalt.de. Showing colors is becoming more important every day in these times. 🏳️🌈🎮
July 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Values such as diversity, anti-discrimination and a harassment-free work environment are still not as self-explanatory as we would wish them to be. That's why we put our name on the list of the initiative hier-spielt-vielfalt.de. Showing colors is becoming more important every day in these times. 🏳️🌈🎮
We got so much nice feedback from our booth visitors when we exhibited Waters of Sal Naména for the first time at the GG Bavaria in Munich. 😊 We wanna share some more quotes with you! 💚 #feedbackfriday
July 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We got so much nice feedback from our booth visitors when we exhibited Waters of Sal Naména for the first time at the GG Bavaria in Munich. 😊 We wanna share some more quotes with you! 💚 #feedbackfriday
Today's #ShowcaseSunday: the unusual job simulator game "That's not my Neighbor". It combines the popular gameplay concept of Lucas Pope's "Papers, Please" (2013) with humor, horror and bizarre aesthetics and was entirely developed in Godot 4.
(Screenshots by Nachosama Games)
(Screenshots by Nachosama Games)
July 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Today's #ShowcaseSunday: the unusual job simulator game "That's not my Neighbor". It combines the popular gameplay concept of Lucas Pope's "Papers, Please" (2013) with humor, horror and bizarre aesthetics and was entirely developed in Godot 4.
(Screenshots by Nachosama Games)
(Screenshots by Nachosama Games)
It's #TreasureTuesday and today's pick is one of Programmer Michelle's favourite game series: Portal - the iconic puzzle and platform games with one of the best antagonists ever. Have you played it?
(Logo, Art & Screenshots by Valve Corporation)
(Logo, Art & Screenshots by Valve Corporation)
July 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
It's #TreasureTuesday and today's pick is one of Programmer Michelle's favourite game series: Portal - the iconic puzzle and platform games with one of the best antagonists ever. Have you played it?
(Logo, Art & Screenshots by Valve Corporation)
(Logo, Art & Screenshots by Valve Corporation)
Featuring this #ShowcaseSunday: Our main co-working tool Nextcloud! We built our own custom workshop aided by the integrated app store: messenger, mail, tasks, video calls, calender, contacts, files and many more. And ofc: It's all open source! We love our cloud! 🥰
Maybe you'd too: nextcloud.com/de
Maybe you'd too: nextcloud.com/de
June 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Featuring this #ShowcaseSunday: Our main co-working tool Nextcloud! We built our own custom workshop aided by the integrated app store: messenger, mail, tasks, video calls, calender, contacts, files and many more. And ofc: It's all open source! We love our cloud! 🥰
Maybe you'd too: nextcloud.com/de
Maybe you'd too: nextcloud.com/de
Blue Ocean Games wrapped up its Rising Tide Challenge: We weren't chosen as one of the winners, but we placed in the top quarter and we're pretty happy with that result for there were some pretty awesome entries. 🥰 We are eager to compete again with a better trailer and rank even higher next time!
June 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Blue Ocean Games wrapped up its Rising Tide Challenge: We weren't chosen as one of the winners, but we placed in the top quarter and we're pretty happy with that result for there were some pretty awesome entries. 🥰 We are eager to compete again with a better trailer and rank even higher next time!
Time for another #TreasureTuesday, where we present games and other stuff that shaped us and brought us to game dev.
Today's Turn: Robin (Narration & Management) with Return of the Obra Dinn (2018). A metroidbrainia-like murder mystery on an old sailing ship. Beautiful art style. Captivating OST.🎶⚓
Today's Turn: Robin (Narration & Management) with Return of the Obra Dinn (2018). A metroidbrainia-like murder mystery on an old sailing ship. Beautiful art style. Captivating OST.🎶⚓
June 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Time for another #TreasureTuesday, where we present games and other stuff that shaped us and brought us to game dev.
Today's Turn: Robin (Narration & Management) with Return of the Obra Dinn (2018). A metroidbrainia-like murder mystery on an old sailing ship. Beautiful art style. Captivating OST.🎶⚓
Today's Turn: Robin (Narration & Management) with Return of the Obra Dinn (2018). A metroidbrainia-like murder mystery on an old sailing ship. Beautiful art style. Captivating OST.🎶⚓
Could be chilling at the beach right now… but instead, it’s all about the grind at the Blue Ocean Rising Tide Challenge! 🌊
Voting just started, and this first week really matters — Your support shapes what’s next on the gaming horizon! 🫵
#watersofsalnamena #blueoceangames #risingtidechallenge
Voting just started, and this first week really matters — Your support shapes what’s next on the gaming horizon! 🫵
#watersofsalnamena #blueoceangames #risingtidechallenge
June 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Could be chilling at the beach right now… but instead, it’s all about the grind at the Blue Ocean Rising Tide Challenge! 🌊
Voting just started, and this first week really matters — Your support shapes what’s next on the gaming horizon! 🫵
#watersofsalnamena #blueoceangames #risingtidechallenge
Voting just started, and this first week really matters — Your support shapes what’s next on the gaming horizon! 🫵
#watersofsalnamena #blueoceangames #risingtidechallenge
🚨 The #RisingTideChallenge by @blueoceangames.bsky.social is live! 🌊 Cast your vote and join our raffle by spotting our trailer! 🎥👾 More info on Discord: discord.gg/sPpPyP7cff
Rising Tide Challenge: blueoceangames.com?referrer=38c...
#gaming #WatersOfSalNamena #Metroidbrainia #PixelArt #RTC #games
Rising Tide Challenge: blueoceangames.com?referrer=38c...
#gaming #WatersOfSalNamena #Metroidbrainia #PixelArt #RTC #games
June 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🚨 The #RisingTideChallenge by @blueoceangames.bsky.social is live! 🌊 Cast your vote and join our raffle by spotting our trailer! 🎥👾 More info on Discord: discord.gg/sPpPyP7cff
Rising Tide Challenge: blueoceangames.com?referrer=38c...
#gaming #WatersOfSalNamena #Metroidbrainia #PixelArt #RTC #games
Rising Tide Challenge: blueoceangames.com?referrer=38c...
#gaming #WatersOfSalNamena #Metroidbrainia #PixelArt #RTC #games
Thinking of adding a few small critters to the game… #pixelart #aseprite #gamedev #gameart #8bit #gaming #watersofsalnamena #screenshotsaturday
May 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thinking of adding a few small critters to the game… #pixelart #aseprite #gamedev #gameart #8bit #gaming #watersofsalnamena #screenshotsaturday
#FeedbackFriday Here are some of the first audience reactions from GG Bavaria 2025, where we showcased Waters of Sal Naména to a wider public for the very first time six weeks ago. ⭐️💚 #gaming #watersofsalnamena #metroidbrainia #gameboy #retrogame #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart @ggbavaria.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#FeedbackFriday Here are some of the first audience reactions from GG Bavaria 2025, where we showcased Waters of Sal Naména to a wider public for the very first time six weeks ago. ⭐️💚 #gaming #watersofsalnamena #metroidbrainia #gameboy #retrogame #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart @ggbavaria.bsky.social
#ShowcaseSunday: Did you know that @joinpeertube.org just released its iOS and Android apps? 📱 This brings us one step closer to a world with a privacy-friendly, ad-free alternative to YouTube. You can find us there too! #fediverse #peertube #opensource #youtube joinpeertube.org/news/app-v1
May 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
#ShowcaseSunday: Did you know that @joinpeertube.org just released its iOS and Android apps? 📱 This brings us one step closer to a world with a privacy-friendly, ad-free alternative to YouTube. You can find us there too! #fediverse #peertube #opensource #youtube joinpeertube.org/news/app-v1
#TreasureTuesday Super Metroid is a dark, melancholic, and grotesque descent into an otherworldly ecosystem that seems to reject the player like an intruder. A prime example of atmosphere, pacing, and exploration! ❤️🔥 #SuperMetroid #Metroid #RetroGaming #Nintendo #PixelArt #Gaming #GamingIsLife
May 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
#TreasureTuesday Super Metroid is a dark, melancholic, and grotesque descent into an otherworldly ecosystem that seems to reject the player like an intruder. A prime example of atmosphere, pacing, and exploration! ❤️🔥 #SuperMetroid #Metroid #RetroGaming #Nintendo #PixelArt #Gaming #GamingIsLife
We’re also revealing the answer to our giveaway riddle – and sending big congratulations to the three winners who were randomly selected from all correct entries today. Thank you all for taking part! ☀️💚🎉 #WatersOfSalNamena #Metroidbrainia #Gaming #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #RetroGames #Giveaway
April 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
We’re also revealing the answer to our giveaway riddle – and sending big congratulations to the three winners who were randomly selected from all correct entries today. Thank you all for taking part! ☀️💚🎉 #WatersOfSalNamena #Metroidbrainia #Gaming #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #RetroGames #Giveaway
Our first Draw Your Character contest has come to an end!
It was a close race, but in the end, one irresistibly cute duck took the crown. 💚 Congratulations! 🎉👾 #WatersOfSalNamena #PixelArt #Gaming #IndieGame #GameDev #GameBoy #Metroidbrainia #RetroGames
It was a close race, but in the end, one irresistibly cute duck took the crown. 💚 Congratulations! 🎉👾 #WatersOfSalNamena #PixelArt #Gaming #IndieGame #GameDev #GameBoy #Metroidbrainia #RetroGames
April 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Our first Draw Your Character contest has come to an end!
It was a close race, but in the end, one irresistibly cute duck took the crown. 💚 Congratulations! 🎉👾 #WatersOfSalNamena #PixelArt #Gaming #IndieGame #GameDev #GameBoy #Metroidbrainia #RetroGames
It was a close race, but in the end, one irresistibly cute duck took the crown. 💚 Congratulations! 🎉👾 #WatersOfSalNamena #PixelArt #Gaming #IndieGame #GameDev #GameBoy #Metroidbrainia #RetroGames
Our Puzzle 101: Bushes need to be watered according to the number of fruits they bear. The first two variants are simple. But the last one...? 🧩 Disclaimer: What you see are prototype graphics – the final game will look different! #ScreenshotSaturday #WatersOfSalNamena #Metroidbrainia #Gaming
April 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our Puzzle 101: Bushes need to be watered according to the number of fruits they bear. The first two variants are simple. But the last one...? 🧩 Disclaimer: What you see are prototype graphics – the final game will look different! #ScreenshotSaturday #WatersOfSalNamena #Metroidbrainia #Gaming