Crabby Sam
@goawayimcrabby.bsky.social
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🇨🇦 gamedev & pixel artist workin on #Moonshell_Island despite it all
she/her | 35+ | fueled by rage 🦀
patreon: http://patreon.com/cheekynauts
tip jar: https://ko-fi.com/goawayimcrabby
wishlist: http://s.team/a/1629660
studio: @cheekynauts.bsky.social
🇨🇦 gamedev & pixel artist workin on #Moonshell_Island despite it all
she/her | 35+ | fueled by rage 🦀
patreon: http://patreon.com/cheekynauts
tip jar: https://ko-fi.com/goawayimcrabby
wishlist: http://s.team/a/1629660
studio: @cheekynauts.bsky.social
*yawns in #pixelart*
After each #Moonshell_Island sprint, I take a week or so to come up for air & catch up here. It's a bittersweet reminder of what I'm missing when I'm in #gamedev focus mode. Your humor, creativity & kindness is the refreshment I need & always look forward to. Thanks, friends! 💜
After each #Moonshell_Island sprint, I take a week or so to come up for air & catch up here. It's a bittersweet reminder of what I'm missing when I'm in #gamedev focus mode. Your humor, creativity & kindness is the refreshment I need & always look forward to. Thanks, friends! 💜
October 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
*yawns in #pixelart*
After each #Moonshell_Island sprint, I take a week or so to come up for air & catch up here. It's a bittersweet reminder of what I'm missing when I'm in #gamedev focus mode. Your humor, creativity & kindness is the refreshment I need & always look forward to. Thanks, friends! 💜
After each #Moonshell_Island sprint, I take a week or so to come up for air & catch up here. It's a bittersweet reminder of what I'm missing when I'm in #gamedev focus mode. Your humor, creativity & kindness is the refreshment I need & always look forward to. Thanks, friends! 💜
Crazy to think this was the state of #Moonshell_Island 4 months ago. It's come a long way in such a short time, and so have I. Learning code and rebuilding from scratch is the most challenging, often very isolating, part of my #gamedev journey so far, but also the most self-affirming. Don't give up!
October 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Crazy to think this was the state of #Moonshell_Island 4 months ago. It's come a long way in such a short time, and so have I. Learning code and rebuilding from scratch is the most challenging, often very isolating, part of my #gamedev journey so far, but also the most self-affirming. Don't give up!
Not me posting outdated #Moonshell_Island footage for #PortfolioDay! I'm too busy rebuilding my #pixelart #rpg to take on additional work rn, but any support would help me get 'er done!
Wishlist: s.team/a/1629660
Patreon: patreon.com/cheekynauts
#cozygames #gamedev #gamemaker #indiegame #indiedev
Wishlist: s.team/a/1629660
Patreon: patreon.com/cheekynauts
#cozygames #gamedev #gamemaker #indiegame #indiedev
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Not me posting outdated #Moonshell_Island footage for #PortfolioDay! I'm too busy rebuilding my #pixelart #rpg to take on additional work rn, but any support would help me get 'er done!
Wishlist: s.team/a/1629660
Patreon: patreon.com/cheekynauts
#cozygames #gamedev #gamemaker #indiegame #indiedev
Wishlist: s.team/a/1629660
Patreon: patreon.com/cheekynauts
#cozygames #gamedev #gamemaker #indiegame #indiedev
I've emerged from the depths of menu madness to find #ScreenshotSaturday already upon us? Aye, programming #Moonshell_Island tis cumbersome to bear. Good thing she's got an Inventory System~! 💪🎒
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/140953...
#indiedev #pixelart #cozygames #gamemaker #rpg
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/140953...
#indiedev #pixelart #cozygames #gamemaker #rpg
October 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I've emerged from the depths of menu madness to find #ScreenshotSaturday already upon us? Aye, programming #Moonshell_Island tis cumbersome to bear. Good thing she's got an Inventory System~! 💪🎒
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/140953...
#indiedev #pixelart #cozygames #gamemaker #rpg
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/140953...
#indiedev #pixelart #cozygames #gamemaker #rpg
Hear that, #ScreenshotSaturday? Tis the siren's song of #Moonshell_Island that keeps this #indiedev sailing on. Respite won't come until I reach the destiny that calls me.
#gamemaker #pixelart 🔊🎵
Music by @queergermangirl.bsky.social 🧡
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/mir-mi...
#gamemaker #pixelart 🔊🎵
Music by @queergermangirl.bsky.social 🧡
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/mir-mi...
August 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Hear that, #ScreenshotSaturday? Tis the siren's song of #Moonshell_Island that keeps this #indiedev sailing on. Respite won't come until I reach the destiny that calls me.
#gamemaker #pixelart 🔊🎵
Music by @queergermangirl.bsky.social 🧡
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/mir-mi...
#gamemaker #pixelart 🔊🎵
Music by @queergermangirl.bsky.social 🧡
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/mir-mi...
Abandon ship, #ScreenshotSaturday! She's taken on too much water... But Cap'n Crabby's not going down without a fight! Avast, be that land on the horizon?
Aye, it's #Moonshell_Island! But something's different...
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...
Aye, it's #Moonshell_Island! But something's different...
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...
August 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Abandon ship, #ScreenshotSaturday! She's taken on too much water... But Cap'n Crabby's not going down without a fight! Avast, be that land on the horizon?
Aye, it's #Moonshell_Island! But something's different...
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...
Aye, it's #Moonshell_Island! But something's different...
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...
April 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
April 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Say good morning to Captain Badguy's Villain Survival Guide - my brand new #indiegame all about embracing inner demons as you learn how to be an evil villain!
Maybe I will complete it someday! Maybe not. #pixelart #gamedev #aprilfools
Maybe I will complete it someday! Maybe not. #pixelart #gamedev #aprilfools
April 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Say good morning to Captain Badguy's Villain Survival Guide - my brand new #indiegame all about embracing inner demons as you learn how to be an evil villain!
Maybe I will complete it someday! Maybe not. #pixelart #gamedev #aprilfools
Maybe I will complete it someday! Maybe not. #pixelart #gamedev #aprilfools
Since my Patreon hasn't had much traction lately, I've started posting new #Moonshell_Island content like these #pixelart NPC sprites and other goodies to my ko-fi page! ✨
ko-fi.com/goawayimcrabby
Help me reach my goal so I can add a printable Daily Achievement Log for all supporters! TY! ☕🦀💜
ko-fi.com/goawayimcrabby
Help me reach my goal so I can add a printable Daily Achievement Log for all supporters! TY! ☕🦀💜
January 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Since my Patreon hasn't had much traction lately, I've started posting new #Moonshell_Island content like these #pixelart NPC sprites and other goodies to my ko-fi page! ✨
ko-fi.com/goawayimcrabby
Help me reach my goal so I can add a printable Daily Achievement Log for all supporters! TY! ☕🦀💜
ko-fi.com/goawayimcrabby
Help me reach my goal so I can add a printable Daily Achievement Log for all supporters! TY! ☕🦀💜
January 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
One of my proudest achievements was being commissioned to do this #pixelart game mockup for the Aseprite trailer.
The tilemap editor this work was used to highlight has been a gamechanger for my own #indiegame project. Thank you @aseprite.org! 😘
The tilemap editor this work was used to highlight has been a gamechanger for my own #indiegame project. Thank you @aseprite.org! 😘
January 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
One of my proudest achievements was being commissioned to do this #pixelart game mockup for the Aseprite trailer.
The tilemap editor this work was used to highlight has been a gamechanger for my own #indiegame project. Thank you @aseprite.org! 😘
The tilemap editor this work was used to highlight has been a gamechanger for my own #indiegame project. Thank you @aseprite.org! 😘
Some people think game dev an indulgent hobby, but I've never worked so hard, risked so much, overcame so many challenges, or faced so many fears in my life. The level of expectation and lack of resources to live up to them is insane. Please support indie devs. We need it.
patreon.com/cheekynauts
patreon.com/cheekynauts
January 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Some people think game dev an indulgent hobby, but I've never worked so hard, risked so much, overcame so many challenges, or faced so many fears in my life. The level of expectation and lack of resources to live up to them is insane. Please support indie devs. We need it.
patreon.com/cheekynauts
patreon.com/cheekynauts
2024 wins:
💪 850 hrs of Cheekynauts work over 160 days
💪 completed all pitch demo art, narrative, & level design
💪 welcomed 2 teammates to the crew
💪 exercised & journaled daily
💪 read 13 books
💪 migrated to bsky
2025 hopes:
🙏 fund #Moonshell_Island
🙏 more friends
🙏 less misery
Crabby New Year! 🦀
💪 850 hrs of Cheekynauts work over 160 days
💪 completed all pitch demo art, narrative, & level design
💪 welcomed 2 teammates to the crew
💪 exercised & journaled daily
💪 read 13 books
💪 migrated to bsky
2025 hopes:
🙏 fund #Moonshell_Island
🙏 more friends
🙏 less misery
Crabby New Year! 🦀
January 1, 2025 at 5:38 AM
2024 wins:
💪 850 hrs of Cheekynauts work over 160 days
💪 completed all pitch demo art, narrative, & level design
💪 welcomed 2 teammates to the crew
💪 exercised & journaled daily
💪 read 13 books
💪 migrated to bsky
2025 hopes:
🙏 fund #Moonshell_Island
🙏 more friends
🙏 less misery
Crabby New Year! 🦀
💪 850 hrs of Cheekynauts work over 160 days
💪 completed all pitch demo art, narrative, & level design
💪 welcomed 2 teammates to the crew
💪 exercised & journaled daily
💪 read 13 books
💪 migrated to bsky
2025 hopes:
🙏 fund #Moonshell_Island
🙏 more friends
🙏 less misery
Crabby New Year! 🦀
Tis the season for another #speedpixel from days of old. Merry Crabmas, everyone! ☃️🦀 #pixelart
December 24, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Tis the season for another #speedpixel from days of old. Merry Crabmas, everyone! ☃️🦀 #pixelart
Our final #Moonshell_Island devlog of 2024 is available early on Patreon for paid tiers! #pixelart #gamedev
www.patreon.com/posts/winter...
This goes public Dec 21, but I'm losing my income in the new year. More pledges would help me get by while I prioritize getting the game funded ASAP. TY! 🦀🙏💜
www.patreon.com/posts/winter...
This goes public Dec 21, but I'm losing my income in the new year. More pledges would help me get by while I prioritize getting the game funded ASAP. TY! 🦀🙏💜
December 17, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Our final #Moonshell_Island devlog of 2024 is available early on Patreon for paid tiers! #pixelart #gamedev
www.patreon.com/posts/winter...
This goes public Dec 21, but I'm losing my income in the new year. More pledges would help me get by while I prioritize getting the game funded ASAP. TY! 🦀🙏💜
www.patreon.com/posts/winter...
This goes public Dec 21, but I'm losing my income in the new year. More pledges would help me get by while I prioritize getting the game funded ASAP. TY! 🦀🙏💜
December 5, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Do I need to adjust my ADHD meds again?
December 4, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Do I need to adjust my ADHD meds again?
OHHH so you upload GIFs with the VIDEO icon!!! Well now I feel even more silly.
December 4, 2024 at 8:57 PM
OHHH so you upload GIFs with the VIDEO icon!!! Well now I feel even more silly.
Breaking out some old #pixelart moods to treat the blues. #speedpixel
November 28, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Breaking out some old #pixelart moods to treat the blues. #speedpixel