ENTRY-LVL
@entrylvldev.bsky.social
A welcoming community for aspiring game devs, helping newcomers break into the industry and spotlighting indie games & their creators.
Join our community: linktr.ee/entrylvldev 🐲💚
#gamedev #indiedev #gamesindustry #gamedevcommunity #indiegames
Join our community: linktr.ee/entrylvldev 🐲💚
#gamedev #indiedev #gamesindustry #gamedevcommunity #indiegames
The lovely folks at @gamesjobsdirect.bsky.social are hosting their first-ever Indie Game Showcase! 🙌✨
This virtual event highlights #indiegames & their creators, helping #indiedevs share their stories, show their work, and connect with peers & industry professionals.
Link & details below! 👇
This virtual event highlights #indiegames & their creators, helping #indiedevs share their stories, show their work, and connect with peers & industry professionals.
Link & details below! 👇
November 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The lovely folks at @gamesjobsdirect.bsky.social are hosting their first-ever Indie Game Showcase! 🙌✨
This virtual event highlights #indiegames & their creators, helping #indiedevs share their stories, show their work, and connect with peers & industry professionals.
Link & details below! 👇
This virtual event highlights #indiegames & their creators, helping #indiedevs share their stories, show their work, and connect with peers & industry professionals.
Link & details below! 👇
Today's #indiegame spotlight: The Song of Invermere by Nene & their talented team! ⛪💖
In a moonlit town that never sees light, play as the Lamb—a wandering sister of the Red Church. Serve the parish amid waking nightmares and uncover the towns dark secrets.
🔗 9sen.itch.io/the-song-of-...
In a moonlit town that never sees light, play as the Lamb—a wandering sister of the Red Church. Serve the parish amid waking nightmares and uncover the towns dark secrets.
🔗 9sen.itch.io/the-song-of-...
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Today's #indiegame spotlight: The Song of Invermere by Nene & their talented team! ⛪💖
In a moonlit town that never sees light, play as the Lamb—a wandering sister of the Red Church. Serve the parish amid waking nightmares and uncover the towns dark secrets.
🔗 9sen.itch.io/the-song-of-...
In a moonlit town that never sees light, play as the Lamb—a wandering sister of the Red Church. Serve the parish amid waking nightmares and uncover the towns dark secrets.
🔗 9sen.itch.io/the-song-of-...
Hope everyone had a fun & safe Halloween. Before we head into the holiday season, here's one last treat just for you! 🍬🧡
Thanks to our super talented Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, we've got a fang-tastic "your month = your spooky FishHook" slideshow! Which one did you get? 👀
Thanks to our super talented Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, we've got a fang-tastic "your month = your spooky FishHook" slideshow! Which one did you get? 👀
November 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Hope everyone had a fun & safe Halloween. Before we head into the holiday season, here's one last treat just for you! 🍬🧡
Thanks to our super talented Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, we've got a fang-tastic "your month = your spooky FishHook" slideshow! Which one did you get? 👀
Thanks to our super talented Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, we've got a fang-tastic "your month = your spooky FishHook" slideshow! Which one did you get? 👀
Hey ghoulfriends! The ENTRY LVL crew is witching you all a super spooktacular Halloween! 🎃🧡
Our lovely Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, went all out with this gourdgeous FishHook pumpkin! Isn't this like the coolest carving you've ever seen?
Sending lots of love your way & happy hauntings! 👻✨
Our lovely Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, went all out with this gourdgeous FishHook pumpkin! Isn't this like the coolest carving you've ever seen?
Sending lots of love your way & happy hauntings! 👻✨
October 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Hey ghoulfriends! The ENTRY LVL crew is witching you all a super spooktacular Halloween! 🎃🧡
Our lovely Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, went all out with this gourdgeous FishHook pumpkin! Isn't this like the coolest carving you've ever seen?
Sending lots of love your way & happy hauntings! 👻✨
Our lovely Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, went all out with this gourdgeous FishHook pumpkin! Isn't this like the coolest carving you've ever seen?
Sending lots of love your way & happy hauntings! 👻✨
The incredibly kind folks at SALG are now accepting applications for microgrants up to $5K USD for U.S.-based #indiedevs, #indiestudios & gaming-focused nonprofits! 🙌✨
This program funds projects that promote inclusivity, empathy & the positive change that games can make.
Link & details below! 👇
This program funds projects that promote inclusivity, empathy & the positive change that games can make.
Link & details below! 👇
October 29, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The incredibly kind folks at SALG are now accepting applications for microgrants up to $5K USD for U.S.-based #indiedevs, #indiestudios & gaming-focused nonprofits! 🙌✨
This program funds projects that promote inclusivity, empathy & the positive change that games can make.
Link & details below! 👇
This program funds projects that promote inclusivity, empathy & the positive change that games can make.
Link & details below! 👇
Join us 10/20 @ 6 PM PDT for a chat w/ @bigealien.bsky.social as she shares her #gamedev journey & advice for anyone looking to enter the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. Come hang out with us! ٩(ˊᗜˋ)و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. Come hang out with us! ٩(ˊᗜˋ)و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
October 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Join us 10/20 @ 6 PM PDT for a chat w/ @bigealien.bsky.social as she shares her #gamedev journey & advice for anyone looking to enter the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. Come hang out with us! ٩(ˊᗜˋ)و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. Come hang out with us! ٩(ˊᗜˋ)و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
Tyrone Barrozo (aka Stone) (@thementalstone.bsky.social) is a community assistant at @entrylvldev.bsky.social, writer/narrative designer with two degrees + a decade of experience. His storytelling always hits; it’s creative & beautifully crafted. 💚
📂 Portfolio: portfolio-stone.my.canva.site
📂 Portfolio: portfolio-stone.my.canva.site
October 16, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Tyrone Barrozo (aka Stone) (@thementalstone.bsky.social) is a community assistant at @entrylvldev.bsky.social, writer/narrative designer with two degrees + a decade of experience. His storytelling always hits; it’s creative & beautifully crafted. 💚
📂 Portfolio: portfolio-stone.my.canva.site
📂 Portfolio: portfolio-stone.my.canva.site
Connor Fineran (@cfineranauthor.bsky.social) is a writer, narrative designer & 2D artist best known for his book Blue Rose and Raven. He loves creating fantastical worlds that are as fun as they are thought-provoking. 💚
📂 Portfolio: www.connorfineran.com
📂 Portfolio: www.connorfineran.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Connor Fineran (@cfineranauthor.bsky.social) is a writer, narrative designer & 2D artist best known for his book Blue Rose and Raven. He loves creating fantastical worlds that are as fun as they are thought-provoking. 💚
📂 Portfolio: www.connorfineran.com
📂 Portfolio: www.connorfineran.com
Lyndon “Tadpole” Ang (@poliwag.bsky.social) is a skilled community manager, writer, translator & 2D artist who’s widely admired in the industry. They have a knack for bringing characters to life that are fun, inclusive & totally unique! 💚
📂 Portfolio: tadpoletalks.carrd.co
📂 Portfolio: tadpoletalks.carrd.co
October 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Lyndon “Tadpole” Ang (@poliwag.bsky.social) is a skilled community manager, writer, translator & 2D artist who’s widely admired in the industry. They have a knack for bringing characters to life that are fun, inclusive & totally unique! 💚
📂 Portfolio: tadpoletalks.carrd.co
📂 Portfolio: tadpoletalks.carrd.co
We’re such big fans of you and your incredible work!! 🩷
October 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
We’re such big fans of you and your incredible work!! 🩷
Arunabh Das (@arunabhd.bsky.social) is a moderator at @entrylvldev.bsky.social, game designer & VFX artist with tons of industry experience. He consistently delivers cinematic visuals that pop with so much style and flair! 💚
📂 Portfolio: rktd.artstation.com
📂 Portfolio: rktd.artstation.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Arunabh Das (@arunabhd.bsky.social) is a moderator at @entrylvldev.bsky.social, game designer & VFX artist with tons of industry experience. He consistently delivers cinematic visuals that pop with so much style and flair! 💚
📂 Portfolio: rktd.artstation.com
📂 Portfolio: rktd.artstation.com
Nanette (@slimecloud.bsky.social) is a game designer & cartoonist who specializes in making illustrations, zines, comics & music. Her work is described as colorful, freaky, whimsical & full of imagination! 💚
📂 Portfolio: linktr.ee/Nanettesclouds
📂 Portfolio: linktr.ee/Nanettesclouds
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Nanette (@slimecloud.bsky.social) is a game designer & cartoonist who specializes in making illustrations, zines, comics & music. Her work is described as colorful, freaky, whimsical & full of imagination! 💚
📂 Portfolio: linktr.ee/Nanettesclouds
📂 Portfolio: linktr.ee/Nanettesclouds
Splat (@splatthew.bsky.social) is a game designer & 2D illustrator who’s a true creative powerhouse. From their artwork to their games, everything they make is super bold & visually striking! 💚
📂 Portfolio: splat-comms.carrd.co
📂 Portfolio: splat-comms.carrd.co
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Splat (@splatthew.bsky.social) is a game designer & 2D illustrator who’s a true creative powerhouse. From their artwork to their games, everything they make is super bold & visually striking! 💚
📂 Portfolio: splat-comms.carrd.co
📂 Portfolio: splat-comms.carrd.co
Aymi Gislason (@aymi1.bsky.social) is a multitalented game designer, VFX artist & 3D artist with top-notch modeling skills. She inspires others through monthly challenges, streaming + mentorship within the art community. 💚
📂 Portfolio: aymimakesgames.carrd.co
📂 Portfolio: aymimakesgames.carrd.co
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Aymi Gislason (@aymi1.bsky.social) is a multitalented game designer, VFX artist & 3D artist with top-notch modeling skills. She inspires others through monthly challenges, streaming + mentorship within the art community. 💚
📂 Portfolio: aymimakesgames.carrd.co
📂 Portfolio: aymimakesgames.carrd.co
Sam Webb (@conjette.art) is a passionate multidisciplinary game designer, writer & illustrator with experience interning at AAA studios. Their work features dreamy visuals & stunning color palettes! 💚
📂 Portfolio: conjette.art
📂 Portfolio: conjette.art
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Sam Webb (@conjette.art) is a passionate multidisciplinary game designer, writer & illustrator with experience interning at AAA studios. Their work features dreamy visuals & stunning color palettes! 💚
📂 Portfolio: conjette.art
📂 Portfolio: conjette.art
Tristan Scarpa (@tristanscartpa.bsky.social) is a 2D artist & illustrator who creates stunning cover, concept & key art. His blend of pastel + ink pieces are colorful, stylish & oozing with charm! 💚
📂 Portfolio: tristanscarpa.artstation.com
📂 Portfolio: tristanscarpa.artstation.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Tristan Scarpa (@tristanscartpa.bsky.social) is a 2D artist & illustrator who creates stunning cover, concept & key art. His blend of pastel + ink pieces are colorful, stylish & oozing with charm! 💚
📂 Portfolio: tristanscarpa.artstation.com
📂 Portfolio: tristanscarpa.artstation.com
Robert Meeks (@richhomierob.bsky.social) is a versatile 3D environmental artist with a degree in digital game design. He creates amazingly vibrant, immersive worlds through 2D/3D painting, modeling, texturing, level design & more! 💚
📂 Portfolio: robertmeeks7.artstation.com
📂 Portfolio: robertmeeks7.artstation.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Robert Meeks (@richhomierob.bsky.social) is a versatile 3D environmental artist with a degree in digital game design. He creates amazingly vibrant, immersive worlds through 2D/3D painting, modeling, texturing, level design & more! 💚
📂 Portfolio: robertmeeks7.artstation.com
📂 Portfolio: robertmeeks7.artstation.com
Babette Norton (@knightsicle.bsky.social) is the founder at @entrylvldev.bsky.social & an accomplished concept/character artist + game designer with years of industry experience. Her work is expressive, fantastical, and full of so much personality! 💚
📂 Portfolio: www.artstation.com/knightsicle
📂 Portfolio: www.artstation.com/knightsicle
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Babette Norton (@knightsicle.bsky.social) is the founder at @entrylvldev.bsky.social & an accomplished concept/character artist + game designer with years of industry experience. Her work is expressive, fantastical, and full of so much personality! 💚
📂 Portfolio: www.artstation.com/knightsicle
📂 Portfolio: www.artstation.com/knightsicle
Happy #PortfolioDay, lovely people! 🖌️✨
We’re taking a moment to shine a big ol’ spotlight on the incredibly talented members of our community. Their work amazes us every day, and we’re excited to share it with you!
Check out their work below and show them some love—they deserve it! 💖
We’re taking a moment to shine a big ol’ spotlight on the incredibly talented members of our community. Their work amazes us every day, and we’re excited to share it with you!
Check out their work below and show them some love—they deserve it! 💖
October 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Happy #PortfolioDay, lovely people! 🖌️✨
We’re taking a moment to shine a big ol’ spotlight on the incredibly talented members of our community. Their work amazes us every day, and we’re excited to share it with you!
Check out their work below and show them some love—they deserve it! 💖
We’re taking a moment to shine a big ol’ spotlight on the incredibly talented members of our community. Their work amazes us every day, and we’re excited to share it with you!
Check out their work below and show them some love—they deserve it! 💖
Every other Saturday from 12 – 2 PM PDT, we host laid-back #co-working sessions over on our Discord! 🐲💚
If you’re an early-career #gamedev looking for a welcoming space to chat, share projects + hang out with a couple of goofy goobers—come say hi! ദ്ദി(｡•̀ ,<)~✩
🔗 discord.gg/rjCHffrb8N
If you’re an early-career #gamedev looking for a welcoming space to chat, share projects + hang out with a couple of goofy goobers—come say hi! ദ്ദി(｡•̀ ,<)~✩
🔗 discord.gg/rjCHffrb8N
October 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Every other Saturday from 12 – 2 PM PDT, we host laid-back #co-working sessions over on our Discord! 🐲💚
If you’re an early-career #gamedev looking for a welcoming space to chat, share projects + hang out with a couple of goofy goobers—come say hi! ദ്ദി(｡•̀ ,<)~✩
🔗 discord.gg/rjCHffrb8N
If you’re an early-career #gamedev looking for a welcoming space to chat, share projects + hang out with a couple of goofy goobers—come say hi! ദ്ദി(｡•̀ ,<)~✩
🔗 discord.gg/rjCHffrb8N
🌟 The #SummerEntryJam results are in! 🌟
Our first-ever #gamejam has ended, and wow—you guys blew us away! After a month of judging, we’re proud to announce the top three #indiegame entries. 🐲💚
Hats off to our winners, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made hosting this jam so much fun! 🥳
Our first-ever #gamejam has ended, and wow—you guys blew us away! After a month of judging, we’re proud to announce the top three #indiegame entries. 🐲💚
Hats off to our winners, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made hosting this jam so much fun! 🥳
October 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
🌟 The #SummerEntryJam results are in! 🌟
Our first-ever #gamejam has ended, and wow—you guys blew us away! After a month of judging, we’re proud to announce the top three #indiegame entries. 🐲💚
Hats off to our winners, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made hosting this jam so much fun! 🥳
Our first-ever #gamejam has ended, and wow—you guys blew us away! After a month of judging, we’re proud to announce the top three #indiegame entries. 🐲💚
Hats off to our winners, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made hosting this jam so much fun! 🥳
Join us 10/10 @ 3:30 PM PDT for an interview with Emily Zhang as she shares her experiences & tips to help #gamedevs break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min chat streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then, folks! ദ്ദി( •̀ ᴗ - ) ✧
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
This 45-min chat streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then, folks! ദ്ദി( •̀ ᴗ - ) ✧
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
October 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Join us 10/10 @ 3:30 PM PDT for an interview with Emily Zhang as she shares her experiences & tips to help #gamedevs break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min chat streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then, folks! ദ്ദി( •̀ ᴗ - ) ✧
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
This 45-min chat streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then, folks! ദ്ദി( •̀ ᴗ - ) ✧
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
Join us 09/16 @ 6:30 PM PDT for an interview with Melinn Chailom as she shares her experiences & tips to help #gamedevs enter the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min chat streams live on #Discord & #Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A with attendees. See you then! ٩(ˊᗜˋ )و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
This 45-min chat streams live on #Discord & #Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A with attendees. See you then! ٩(ˊᗜˋ )و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
September 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Join us 09/16 @ 6:30 PM PDT for an interview with Melinn Chailom as she shares her experiences & tips to help #gamedevs enter the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min chat streams live on #Discord & #Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A with attendees. See you then! ٩(ˊᗜˋ )و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
This 45-min chat streams live on #Discord & #Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A with attendees. See you then! ٩(ˊᗜˋ )و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
Our first #SummerEntryJam feature: Wish of Fish God—a Lovecraftian-inspired #indiegame made by seven talented #indiedevs! ✨
In this surreal fishing #horrorgame, race your catch across the waters of Black Lake & heed the eerie tales of its cursed fish-folk.
🔗 hankinatorr.itch.io/wish-of-fish-god
In this surreal fishing #horrorgame, race your catch across the waters of Black Lake & heed the eerie tales of its cursed fish-folk.
🔗 hankinatorr.itch.io/wish-of-fish-god
September 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Our first #SummerEntryJam feature: Wish of Fish God—a Lovecraftian-inspired #indiegame made by seven talented #indiedevs! ✨
In this surreal fishing #horrorgame, race your catch across the waters of Black Lake & heed the eerie tales of its cursed fish-folk.
🔗 hankinatorr.itch.io/wish-of-fish-god
In this surreal fishing #horrorgame, race your catch across the waters of Black Lake & heed the eerie tales of its cursed fish-folk.
🔗 hankinatorr.itch.io/wish-of-fish-god
