Gaming Variety Potato (on a hiatus)
@gamingvpotato.bsky.social
Hobbyist Indie Game Developer
You can find my work at http://gaming-variety-potato.itch.io
Interested in visual novels, narrative design, and general game programming.
Nickname: Potato
You can find my work at http://gaming-variety-potato.itch.io
Interested in visual novels, narrative design, and general game programming.
Nickname: Potato
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I did small repaint fixes on art from 2024. Since I take forever with devlogs, might as well (re)post some here.
It's not exaggerated that I normally avoid looking at anything I made, so it's a challenge. Everything looks warped and weird. 😰
This is unedited 'first' sketch of a male/masc OC. [1]
It's not exaggerated that I normally avoid looking at anything I made, so it's a challenge. Everything looks warped and weird. 😰
This is unedited 'first' sketch of a male/masc OC. [1]
This is a formal announcement for my hiatus:
gaming-variety-potato.itch.io/paradise-tha...
Thank you for your support! 💗 Take care and goodbye! 👋
gaming-variety-potato.itch.io/paradise-tha...
Thank you for your support! 💗 Take care and goodbye! 👋
September 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This is a formal announcement for my hiatus:
gaming-variety-potato.itch.io/paradise-tha...
Thank you for your support! 💗 Take care and goodbye! 👋
gaming-variety-potato.itch.io/paradise-tha...
Thank you for your support! 💗 Take care and goodbye! 👋
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Help a Disabled Trans PoC w/ Surgery! #TransCrowdfund #MutualAid
My total hysterectomy is scheduled for Oct 8, 2025 & I have my top surgery consultation on Sep 17, 2025.
Big problem: I'm poor and can't afford the hysto.
Bigger problem: I may not have insurance next year.
gofund.me/99801fcf7
My total hysterectomy is scheduled for Oct 8, 2025 & I have my top surgery consultation on Sep 17, 2025.
Big problem: I'm poor and can't afford the hysto.
Bigger problem: I may not have insurance next year.
gofund.me/99801fcf7
September 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Help a Disabled Trans PoC w/ Surgery! #TransCrowdfund #MutualAid
My total hysterectomy is scheduled for Oct 8, 2025 & I have my top surgery consultation on Sep 17, 2025.
Big problem: I'm poor and can't afford the hysto.
Bigger problem: I may not have insurance next year.
gofund.me/99801fcf7
My total hysterectomy is scheduled for Oct 8, 2025 & I have my top surgery consultation on Sep 17, 2025.
Big problem: I'm poor and can't afford the hysto.
Bigger problem: I may not have insurance next year.
gofund.me/99801fcf7
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ask and ye shall receive. here's a how-to for a halloween washi tape brush I made today 🧵
September 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ask and ye shall receive. here's a how-to for a halloween washi tape brush I made today 🧵
(Reposting this to my main feed. There's a follow-up post of the model in Ren'Py... 😂)
I'm still on a Bluesky break. The takeaway is that I won't be releasing new VNs for a long while and I rather want to practise the hobby in private. I'm working on a devlog to describe it more coherently.
I'm still on a Bluesky break. The takeaway is that I won't be releasing new VNs for a long while and I rather want to practise the hobby in private. I'm working on a devlog to describe it more coherently.
Cool! Yeah, sticking to people you know is probably for the good.
His hair is still WIP... want to do the hard tasks last. 😭 I'm impressed that all of this can be tuned within Vroid itself. The nose is a bit too cutesy and not quite my style, but I don't want to think about Blender for now, haha.
His hair is still WIP... want to do the hard tasks last. 😭 I'm impressed that all of this can be tuned within Vroid itself. The nose is a bit too cutesy and not quite my style, but I don't want to think about Blender for now, haha.
August 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM
(Reposting this to my main feed. There's a follow-up post of the model in Ren'Py... 😂)
I'm still on a Bluesky break. The takeaway is that I won't be releasing new VNs for a long while and I rather want to practise the hobby in private. I'm working on a devlog to describe it more coherently.
I'm still on a Bluesky break. The takeaway is that I won't be releasing new VNs for a long while and I rather want to practise the hobby in private. I'm working on a devlog to describe it more coherently.
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Otome Jam and Josei Jam have FINISHED!! Altogether the jams have brought 100+ new games to the world in the past 2 months. Thank you everyone who entered!!
💚 See Otome Jam entries: itch.io/jam/otome-ja...
💜 And Josei Jam entries: itch.io/jam/josei-ja...
💚 See Otome Jam entries: itch.io/jam/otome-ja...
💜 And Josei Jam entries: itch.io/jam/josei-ja...
July 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Otome Jam and Josei Jam have FINISHED!! Altogether the jams have brought 100+ new games to the world in the past 2 months. Thank you everyone who entered!!
💚 See Otome Jam entries: itch.io/jam/otome-ja...
💜 And Josei Jam entries: itch.io/jam/josei-ja...
💚 See Otome Jam entries: itch.io/jam/otome-ja...
💜 And Josei Jam entries: itch.io/jam/josei-ja...
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My new #otomejam game Cupid's Bargain is out! Wanna make a deal with... a devil and an angel?! Well, it's your soul for the taking (and your classmates!)
Be warned that this is very much an early build of the common route with unfinished assets! miseri-accordion.itch.io/cupids-bargain
Be warned that this is very much an early build of the common route with unfinished assets! miseri-accordion.itch.io/cupids-bargain
Cupid's Bargain by miseri
100% Love & Passion Guaranteed! (Or Your Soul Back)
miseri-accordion.itch.io
July 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
My new #otomejam game Cupid's Bargain is out! Wanna make a deal with... a devil and an angel?! Well, it's your soul for the taking (and your classmates!)
Be warned that this is very much an early build of the common route with unfinished assets! miseri-accordion.itch.io/cupids-bargain
Be warned that this is very much an early build of the common route with unfinished assets! miseri-accordion.itch.io/cupids-bargain
I submitted something for otome / josei jam. Don't even want to link it because it's clearly unfinished.
Ahaha, It's the struggle of people with extreme anxiety. 😢
I still consider it a win, because it's accepting that it exists. I'm not even feeling sad about it this time. [1]
Ahaha, It's the struggle of people with extreme anxiety. 😢
I still consider it a win, because it's accepting that it exists. I'm not even feeling sad about it this time. [1]
July 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I submitted something for otome / josei jam. Don't even want to link it because it's clearly unfinished.
Ahaha, It's the struggle of people with extreme anxiety. 😢
I still consider it a win, because it's accepting that it exists. I'm not even feeling sad about it this time. [1]
Ahaha, It's the struggle of people with extreme anxiety. 😢
I still consider it a win, because it's accepting that it exists. I'm not even feeling sad about it this time. [1]
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🐇 OUR #otomegame ENTRY IS HEEEERREEE🐇
Now officially titled: Pet, Love, Win! 😎
It's a stat-raising romcom visual novel about a girl who moves to the city to live out her dreams.
It's still a prototype but plz do check it out!
Our MC's cute 🥺
otojang.itch.io/pet-love-win
#indiedev #visualnovel
Now officially titled: Pet, Love, Win! 😎
It's a stat-raising romcom visual novel about a girl who moves to the city to live out her dreams.
It's still a prototype but plz do check it out!
Our MC's cute 🥺
otojang.itch.io/pet-love-win
#indiedev #visualnovel
Pet, Love, Win! [Prototype] by OTOJANG Games, Noa Ciela, corrocerous, OmegaOst
From washing paws, warming hearts, to winning it all.
otojang.itch.io
June 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🐇 OUR #otomegame ENTRY IS HEEEERREEE🐇
Now officially titled: Pet, Love, Win! 😎
It's a stat-raising romcom visual novel about a girl who moves to the city to live out her dreams.
It's still a prototype but plz do check it out!
Our MC's cute 🥺
otojang.itch.io/pet-love-win
#indiedev #visualnovel
Now officially titled: Pet, Love, Win! 😎
It's a stat-raising romcom visual novel about a girl who moves to the city to live out her dreams.
It's still a prototype but plz do check it out!
Our MC's cute 🥺
otojang.itch.io/pet-love-win
#indiedev #visualnovel
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The jam is over, the demo is out… but our mission is just starting! 👀✨
We're now focused on funding the FULLY VOICED version of the game with original music! And you can help us achieve that!
Take a look here:
honeybunny-of.itch.io/sublove-hea/...
#vndev #otomegame #otomejam #indiedev
We're now focused on funding the FULLY VOICED version of the game with original music! And you can help us achieve that!
Take a look here:
honeybunny-of.itch.io/sublove-hea/...
#vndev #otomegame #otomejam #indiedev
June 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The jam is over, the demo is out… but our mission is just starting! 👀✨
We're now focused on funding the FULLY VOICED version of the game with original music! And you can help us achieve that!
Take a look here:
honeybunny-of.itch.io/sublove-hea/...
#vndev #otomegame #otomejam #indiedev
We're now focused on funding the FULLY VOICED version of the game with original music! And you can help us achieve that!
Take a look here:
honeybunny-of.itch.io/sublove-hea/...
#vndev #otomegame #otomejam #indiedev
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Alwaysjmb.carrd.co
I am offering limited commissions for character art and character concept art as well as visual novel ui design.
I desperately need the funds right now and I can't move forward with game dev until I'm stable and able.
Let's work together to make something awesome!
I am offering limited commissions for character art and character concept art as well as visual novel ui design.
I desperately need the funds right now and I can't move forward with game dev until I'm stable and able.
Let's work together to make something awesome!
AlwaysJMB
commission artist and game developer
Alwaysjmb.carrd.co
June 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Alwaysjmb.carrd.co
I am offering limited commissions for character art and character concept art as well as visual novel ui design.
I desperately need the funds right now and I can't move forward with game dev until I'm stable and able.
Let's work together to make something awesome!
I am offering limited commissions for character art and character concept art as well as visual novel ui design.
I desperately need the funds right now and I can't move forward with game dev until I'm stable and able.
Let's work together to make something awesome!
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in heat of flames, in water's cold by Naarel
second line of the Alchemist's Oath
ednaarel.itch.io
June 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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HEYA'LL!! My New #OriginalSong "Tone Setter" Is available now on all streaming platforms!! Rock out with me to celebrate the release!!
open.spotify.com/album/4p4y8b...
#Music #OriginalMusic #MyMusic #RunnerGuitar
open.spotify.com/album/4p4y8b...
#Music #OriginalMusic #MyMusic #RunnerGuitar
Tone Setter - Theme Of Infrahuman -
RunnerGuitar · Single · 2025 · 1 songs
open.spotify.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
HEYA'LL!! My New #OriginalSong "Tone Setter" Is available now on all streaming platforms!! Rock out with me to celebrate the release!!
open.spotify.com/album/4p4y8b...
#Music #OriginalMusic #MyMusic #RunnerGuitar
open.spotify.com/album/4p4y8b...
#Music #OriginalMusic #MyMusic #RunnerGuitar
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Killer Trait's new demo has just been released!!
Would you ally with a serial killer to get revenge on your worst enemy?
prikarin.itch.io/killer-trait
#killertrait #visualnovel #prikaringames #vndev
Would you ally with a serial killer to get revenge on your worst enemy?
prikarin.itch.io/killer-trait
#killertrait #visualnovel #prikaringames #vndev
Killer Trait by prikarin
Would you ally with a serial killer to get revenge on your worst enemy?
prikarin.itch.io
June 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Killer Trait's new demo has just been released!!
Would you ally with a serial killer to get revenge on your worst enemy?
prikarin.itch.io/killer-trait
#killertrait #visualnovel #prikaringames #vndev
Would you ally with a serial killer to get revenge on your worst enemy?
prikarin.itch.io/killer-trait
#killertrait #visualnovel #prikaringames #vndev
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Love was just the beginning.
Now it's potions, mistakes, and a second chance to set things right🔮
✨Subject: LOVE – HEA is OUT NOW!✨
Available for FREE in English & Portuguese!
Win/Mac/Android.
Play it now:
🧪 honeybunny-of.itch.io/sublove-hea
#vndev #otomegame #otomejam #indiedev
Now it's potions, mistakes, and a second chance to set things right🔮
✨Subject: LOVE – HEA is OUT NOW!✨
Available for FREE in English & Portuguese!
Win/Mac/Android.
Play it now:
🧪 honeybunny-of.itch.io/sublove-hea
#vndev #otomegame #otomejam #indiedev
June 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Love was just the beginning.
Now it's potions, mistakes, and a second chance to set things right🔮
✨Subject: LOVE – HEA is OUT NOW!✨
Available for FREE in English & Portuguese!
Win/Mac/Android.
Play it now:
🧪 honeybunny-of.itch.io/sublove-hea
#vndev #otomegame #otomejam #indiedev
Now it's potions, mistakes, and a second chance to set things right🔮
✨Subject: LOVE – HEA is OUT NOW!✨
Available for FREE in English & Portuguese!
Win/Mac/Android.
Play it now:
🧪 honeybunny-of.itch.io/sublove-hea
#vndev #otomegame #otomejam #indiedev
Added the donation and petition link which isn't included in the thread.
www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/trump-a...
www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/trump-a...
June 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Added the donation and petition link which isn't included in the thread.
www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/trump-a...
www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/trump-a...
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We recently launched a charity drive for Palestine on Itch, and we are seeking games and content from game devs and creators to participate in a bundle 100% of the proceeds going to UNRWA USA.
You can find more info by visiting our jam page
itch.io/jam/games-fo...
You can find more info by visiting our jam page
itch.io/jam/games-fo...
June 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
We recently launched a charity drive for Palestine on Itch, and we are seeking games and content from game devs and creators to participate in a bundle 100% of the proceeds going to UNRWA USA.
You can find more info by visiting our jam page
itch.io/jam/games-fo...
You can find more info by visiting our jam page
itch.io/jam/games-fo...
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In case you missed the news yesterday...
We’ve got BIG updates!!! 👀💥
Our #OtomeJam game this year is…
💌 A FULL demo of the NEW Subject: Love!!! 💖✨
Yep, it’s happening!!! And we can’t wait to show you more!! 😭🫶
We’ve got BIG updates!!! 👀💥
Our #OtomeJam game this year is…
💌 A FULL demo of the NEW Subject: Love!!! 💖✨
Yep, it’s happening!!! And we can’t wait to show you more!! 😭🫶
May 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In case you missed the news yesterday...
We’ve got BIG updates!!! 👀💥
Our #OtomeJam game this year is…
💌 A FULL demo of the NEW Subject: Love!!! 💖✨
Yep, it’s happening!!! And we can’t wait to show you more!! 😭🫶
We’ve got BIG updates!!! 👀💥
Our #OtomeJam game this year is…
💌 A FULL demo of the NEW Subject: Love!!! 💖✨
Yep, it’s happening!!! And we can’t wait to show you more!! 😭🫶
📣 New devlog:
itch.io/blog/936991/...
I'm working on a new VN and I won't be posting on Bluesky during the jam period. Quietly crawling back to my cave. 🦀🐚
I follow back fellow devs if you follow me on itch. It's easier to see your new releases/updates from that feed.
Take care and goodbye! 💗👋
itch.io/blog/936991/...
I'm working on a new VN and I won't be posting on Bluesky during the jam period. Quietly crawling back to my cave. 🦀🐚
I follow back fellow devs if you follow me on itch. It's easier to see your new releases/updates from that feed.
Take care and goodbye! 💗👋
Announcement for a new VN... maybe? + status updates on previous post
📣 Update on my previous dev announcement: Copied parts from the previous announcement post from two months ago, which has been deleted to reduce clutter. - Indie VN devs Bday fanart : FINISHED Hurr...
itch.io
May 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
📣 New devlog:
itch.io/blog/936991/...
I'm working on a new VN and I won't be posting on Bluesky during the jam period. Quietly crawling back to my cave. 🦀🐚
I follow back fellow devs if you follow me on itch. It's easier to see your new releases/updates from that feed.
Take care and goodbye! 💗👋
itch.io/blog/936991/...
I'm working on a new VN and I won't be posting on Bluesky during the jam period. Quietly crawling back to my cave. 🦀🐚
I follow back fellow devs if you follow me on itch. It's easier to see your new releases/updates from that feed.
Take care and goodbye! 💗👋
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Our Dev Starter Pack reached maximum—meaning we have a total of 150 indie Otome/shoujosei Devs on Bsky now! The Otome/Shoujosei Dev list is still open btw!!
For those who didn't manage to get in the pack, if there is enough devs coming together, a second one gets made 💖
Pack: go.bsky.app/VQ9vWVN
For those who didn't manage to get in the pack, if there is enough devs coming together, a second one gets made 💖
Pack: go.bsky.app/VQ9vWVN
February 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Our Dev Starter Pack reached maximum—meaning we have a total of 150 indie Otome/shoujosei Devs on Bsky now! The Otome/Shoujosei Dev list is still open btw!!
For those who didn't manage to get in the pack, if there is enough devs coming together, a second one gets made 💖
Pack: go.bsky.app/VQ9vWVN
For those who didn't manage to get in the pack, if there is enough devs coming together, a second one gets made 💖
Pack: go.bsky.app/VQ9vWVN
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Here's a thread of some of the gofundme campaigns set up for some of the folks who were hurt or killed yesterday at the Lapulapu festival. Please consider supporting these folks and share these links around your networks!
April 28, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Here's a thread of some of the gofundme campaigns set up for some of the folks who were hurt or killed yesterday at the Lapulapu festival. Please consider supporting these folks and share these links around your networks!
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hi folks! We've had a couple people in our orbit experience itchio payout delays. Thank you BaiYu for sharing that it can be an issue with your tax information -- it expires at some point and does not alert you. Please check on this if you're waiting on a payout at any point.
May 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
hi folks! We've had a couple people in our orbit experience itchio payout delays. Thank you BaiYu for sharing that it can be an issue with your tax information -- it expires at some point and does not alert you. Please check on this if you're waiting on a payout at any point.
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our beautiful #shortcircuitvnjam starts TODAY!!!
as I promised, here's my emotional speech:
« let's goooo gamers!!! boys (gender neutral) be ambitious!! »
I'm glad we already have submissions and I'm excited for all the others that will come :')
join us and have fun!!: itch.io/jam/short-ci...
as I promised, here's my emotional speech:
« let's goooo gamers!!! boys (gender neutral) be ambitious!! »
I'm glad we already have submissions and I'm excited for all the others that will come :')
join us and have fun!!: itch.io/jam/short-ci...
short circuit VN jam
A game jam from 2025-05-01 to 2025-08-01 hosted by helen & Naarel. ROBOT ENJOYERS, UNITE!!! This is a jam about robots that will be running from May 1st to July 31th 2025! For those who know , 2025 is...
itch.io
May 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
our beautiful #shortcircuitvnjam starts TODAY!!!
as I promised, here's my emotional speech:
« let's goooo gamers!!! boys (gender neutral) be ambitious!! »
I'm glad we already have submissions and I'm excited for all the others that will come :')
join us and have fun!!: itch.io/jam/short-ci...
as I promised, here's my emotional speech:
« let's goooo gamers!!! boys (gender neutral) be ambitious!! »
I'm glad we already have submissions and I'm excited for all the others that will come :')
join us and have fun!!: itch.io/jam/short-ci...
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VIDEOVERSE is taking part in the #LudoNarraCon sale! 🥳
Enjoy 40% off and check out the fantastic collection of narrative games!
Cheers to @fellowtraveller.games for hosting!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2079180/...
Enjoy 40% off and check out the fantastic collection of narrative games!
Cheers to @fellowtraveller.games for hosting!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2079180/...
May 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
VIDEOVERSE is taking part in the #LudoNarraCon sale! 🥳
Enjoy 40% off and check out the fantastic collection of narrative games!
Cheers to @fellowtraveller.games for hosting!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2079180/...
Enjoy 40% off and check out the fantastic collection of narrative games!
Cheers to @fellowtraveller.games for hosting!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2079180/...
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may is my birth month and for some reason I've made it otome month as well! otome jam has begun & in less than 3 weeks I'll be hosting the first otome steam festival 💜
lets make visual novels bigger and better than ever!!!
jam: itch.io/jam/otome-ja...
festival: crystalgameworks.com/otome-games-...
lets make visual novels bigger and better than ever!!!
jam: itch.io/jam/otome-ja...
festival: crystalgameworks.com/otome-games-...
May 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
may is my birth month and for some reason I've made it otome month as well! otome jam has begun & in less than 3 weeks I'll be hosting the first otome steam festival 💜
lets make visual novels bigger and better than ever!!!
jam: itch.io/jam/otome-ja...
festival: crystalgameworks.com/otome-games-...
lets make visual novels bigger and better than ever!!!
jam: itch.io/jam/otome-ja...
festival: crystalgameworks.com/otome-games-...
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Still looking for BG, UI artists and another programmer for scripting the dialogue!
🐇New project announced for #otomejam !🐇
It will be a stat-raising VN featuring 3 LIs and each with their own pets! Even the MC!
Recruiting:
- Composer/Sound Designer (1-2)
- Writers (2~)
- And much more!
More info here + other roles:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#vndev #visualnovel #indiedev
It will be a stat-raising VN featuring 3 LIs and each with their own pets! Even the MC!
Recruiting:
- Composer/Sound Designer (1-2)
- Writers (2~)
- And much more!
More info here + other roles:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#vndev #visualnovel #indiedev
OtoJam 2025 Concept Doc
Recruit Document This is an unpaid and non-commercial project for Otome and Josei Jam. Due to the length of the project, I am planning to release a demo for the jam, and the full game hopefully by Dec...
docs.google.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Still looking for BG, UI artists and another programmer for scripting the dialogue!