Grzegorz Bednorz
@grzegorz-bednorz.bsky.social
I'm an indie game developer and music composer.
I made music for two puzzle games: Taiji and Trifoil.
Working on my music-based puzzle game.
I made music for two puzzle games: Taiji and Trifoil.
Working on my music-based puzzle game.
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I’ve just released a substantial video essay:
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
Reposted by Grzegorz Bednorz
🚨NEW DOC ALERT🕹️
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
YouTube video by /noclip
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨NEW DOC ALERT🕹️
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
If you're a game designer, I fully recommend watching this lecture.
@adamatomic.bsky.social has created a *lot* of small games, and we were delighted for him to join us at ThinkyCon 2025 to share how he approaches it.
My approach to making small games - Adam Saltsman (ThinkyCon 2025)
Adam Saltsman joins us at ThinkyCon 2025 to present the talk: "CorgiSpace, or, short legs on purpose, or, my approach to making small games"
Talk description: I've made and released 14 games in the last 12 months, all in my very limited free time, and had a super fun time doing it, even though I al
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November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
If you're a game designer, I fully recommend watching this lecture.
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In this lightning talk, Patrick Traynor goes over the programming of Patrick's Parabox: an award-winning recursive sokoban game!
@cwpat.me
@cwpat.me
The Programming of Patrick's Parabox - Patrick Traynor (ThinkyCon 2025)
Patrick Traynor joins us at ThinkyCon 2025 to present the talk: "The Programming of Patrick's Parabox"
Talk description: This talk covers a few specific programming implementations from the development of Patrick's Parabox, an award-winning recursive sokoban game released in 2022. Specific topics i
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November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In this lightning talk, Patrick Traynor goes over the programming of Patrick's Parabox: an award-winning recursive sokoban game!
@cwpat.me
@cwpat.me
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I just released episode 2 of my series on puzzle design! It's about designing while keeping in mind the "wrong ideas" that players will come up with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=npi7...
Yes, episode 1 was 10 months ago. I've been busy!
#puzzlegame #gamedesign #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=npi7...
Yes, episode 1 was 10 months ago. I've been busy!
#puzzlegame #gamedesign #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
Puzzle Design - Episode 2 - Wrong ideas
YouTube video by Jagriff
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November 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I just released episode 2 of my series on puzzle design! It's about designing while keeping in mind the "wrong ideas" that players will come up with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=npi7...
Yes, episode 1 was 10 months ago. I've been busy!
#puzzlegame #gamedesign #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=npi7...
Yes, episode 1 was 10 months ago. I've been busy!
#puzzlegame #gamedesign #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
Reposted by Grzegorz Bednorz
Announcing the line-up for ThinkyCon 2025! 🎉 Tune in for 3 days of amazing talks from the makers of your favorite puzzly games!
thinkygames.com/even...
thinkygames.com/even...
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Announcing the line-up for ThinkyCon 2025! 🎉 Tune in for 3 days of amazing talks from the makers of your favorite puzzly games!
thinkygames.com/even...
thinkygames.com/even...
Roomful of Teeth is a very interesting and strange choral music album. I fully recommend it.
Links in the replies!
Links in the replies!
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Roomful of Teeth is a very interesting and strange choral music album. I fully recommend it.
Links in the replies!
Links in the replies!
Roomful of Teeth is a very interesting and strange choral music album. I fully recommend it.
Links in the replies!
Links in the replies!
October 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Roomful of Teeth is a very interesting and strange choral music album. I fully recommend it.
Links in the replies!
Links in the replies!
Reposted by Grzegorz Bednorz
Accidentally implemented a water lawn mower
October 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Accidentally implemented a water lawn mower
I’ve just released a substantial video essay:
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
September 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I’ve just released a substantial video essay:
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
The release of my video essay — “How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games” — is delayed further until it is done (probably Sunday or Monday). Sorry to keep you waiting.
September 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The release of my video essay — “How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games” — is delayed further until it is done (probably Sunday or Monday). Sorry to keep you waiting.
Taiji, the open-world puzzle game, is 60% off until Friday in celebration of its 3rd anniversary.
LINKS IN COMMENTS!
LINKS IN COMMENTS!
September 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Taiji, the open-world puzzle game, is 60% off until Friday in celebration of its 3rd anniversary.
LINKS IN COMMENTS!
LINKS IN COMMENTS!
Taiji turns 3 today!
The Q&A podcast with Matthew VanDevander and me is out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnR...
I’m delaying the premiere of my video essay — “How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games” — by 3 days and 3 hours (until Friday). Stay tuned!
The Q&A podcast with Matthew VanDevander and me is out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnR...
I’m delaying the premiere of my video essay — “How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games” — by 3 days and 3 hours (until Friday). Stay tuned!
Taiji - 3 Year Anniversary Podcast
YouTube video by Matthew VanDevander
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September 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Taiji turns 3 today!
The Q&A podcast with Matthew VanDevander and me is out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnR...
I’m delaying the premiere of my video essay — “How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games” — by 3 days and 3 hours (until Friday). Stay tuned!
The Q&A podcast with Matthew VanDevander and me is out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnR...
I’m delaying the premiere of my video essay — “How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games” — by 3 days and 3 hours (until Friday). Stay tuned!
Reposted by Grzegorz Bednorz
I'm excited to announce that Outpour is receiving a makeover! Thanks to Conrad Justin, who is doing outstanding work on 3D art to make these puzzley cathedral grounds look beautiful.
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3615290/...
Artist's Sketchfab: sketchfab.com/ConradJustin
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3615290/...
Artist's Sketchfab: sketchfab.com/ConradJustin
September 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I'm excited to announce that Outpour is receiving a makeover! Thanks to Conrad Justin, who is doing outstanding work on 3D art to make these puzzley cathedral grounds look beautiful.
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3615290/...
Artist's Sketchfab: sketchfab.com/ConradJustin
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3615290/...
Artist's Sketchfab: sketchfab.com/ConradJustin
On 09.09, the 3rd anniversary of Taiji, I'll release a video essay:
"How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick's Parabox & Other Games".
Also, Taiji will be on a deep discount.
For now, enjoy another relaxing music video from Taiji.
LINK IN COMMENTS!
"How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick's Parabox & Other Games".
Also, Taiji will be on a deep discount.
For now, enjoy another relaxing music video from Taiji.
LINK IN COMMENTS!
August 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On 09.09, the 3rd anniversary of Taiji, I'll release a video essay:
"How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick's Parabox & Other Games".
Also, Taiji will be on a deep discount.
For now, enjoy another relaxing music video from Taiji.
LINK IN COMMENTS!
"How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick's Parabox & Other Games".
Also, Taiji will be on a deep discount.
For now, enjoy another relaxing music video from Taiji.
LINK IN COMMENTS!
Taiji’s 3rd anniversary is just 3 weeks away, so I've released a music & ambience video from Taiji's Orchard.
(LINK IN COMMENTS)
In 3 weeks, I'll publish a substantial video essay:
"How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick's Parabox & Other Games"!
(LINK IN COMMENTS)
In 3 weeks, I'll publish a substantial video essay:
"How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick's Parabox & Other Games"!
August 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Taiji’s 3rd anniversary is just 3 weeks away, so I've released a music & ambience video from Taiji's Orchard.
(LINK IN COMMENTS)
In 3 weeks, I'll publish a substantial video essay:
"How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick's Parabox & Other Games"!
(LINK IN COMMENTS)
In 3 weeks, I'll publish a substantial video essay:
"How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick's Parabox & Other Games"!
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Forever grateful for my ongoing partnership with @giantsquidstudios.com and @mattnava.bsky.social - I adore this game and am lucky to be part of it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
See you August 19!!
See you August 19!!
We're excited to reveal that Sword of the Sea will officially launch on August 19th this year!
Get ready to ride the waves on PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
Wishlist links below!
#SwordoftheSea
Get ready to ride the waves on PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
Wishlist links below!
#SwordoftheSea
June 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Forever grateful for my ongoing partnership with @giantsquidstudios.com and @mattnava.bsky.social - I adore this game and am lucky to be part of it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
See you August 19!!
See you August 19!!
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Trifoil and Trifolium will both have demos for the @puzzleshowcase.bsky.social ! That's so much Trifo* for you to check out. 😆 Also thanks for the mention @thinkygames.com !
thinkygames.com/news/the-cer...
Trifoil Demo drops 28th May! store.steampowered.com/app/3085710/...
thinkygames.com/news/the-cer...
Trifoil Demo drops 28th May! store.steampowered.com/app/3085710/...
The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase returns to Steam on May 29th · Thinky Games
One week from today the biggest Steam sale event in our puzzle scene is kicking off: The Cerebral Puzzle showcase week will feature discounts galore and plenty of new demos and releases.
thinkygames.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Trifoil and Trifolium will both have demos for the @puzzleshowcase.bsky.social ! That's so much Trifo* for you to check out. 😆 Also thanks for the mention @thinkygames.com !
thinkygames.com/news/the-cer...
Trifoil Demo drops 28th May! store.steampowered.com/app/3085710/...
thinkygames.com/news/the-cer...
Trifoil Demo drops 28th May! store.steampowered.com/app/3085710/...
Check out The Button Effect demo! It's a very interesting puzzle game.
👉🔴 Demo Announcement 🔴👈
I've released the Steam demo for The Button Effect!
A first-person #puzzlegame inspired by The Witness, The Talos Principle, THE CORRIDOR, Antichamber and the architecture of a modern arts museum I enjoyed.
Wishlist = ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/
I've released the Steam demo for The Button Effect!
A first-person #puzzlegame inspired by The Witness, The Talos Principle, THE CORRIDOR, Antichamber and the architecture of a modern arts museum I enjoyed.
Wishlist = ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/
May 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Check out The Button Effect demo! It's a very interesting puzzle game.
Reposted by Grzegorz Bednorz
Gentoo Rescue is sliding (and diving) into the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! The launch discount of 10% has been extended through the event.
Discover the open-world puzzler that some are calling Thinky Game of the Year. Let's steal the thrown from that prince.
store.steampowered.com/app/2830480/...
Discover the open-world puzzler that some are calling Thinky Game of the Year. Let's steal the thrown from that prince.
store.steampowered.com/app/2830480/...
May 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Gentoo Rescue is sliding (and diving) into the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! The launch discount of 10% has been extended through the event.
Discover the open-world puzzler that some are calling Thinky Game of the Year. Let's steal the thrown from that prince.
store.steampowered.com/app/2830480/...
Discover the open-world puzzler that some are calling Thinky Game of the Year. Let's steal the thrown from that prince.
store.steampowered.com/app/2830480/...
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As was foretold - the "Release Demo" button has been clicked! 🎊
Give it a download, let me know what you think! And if there are any issues, give me a heads up so I can try to fix them before the event next week 😁
store.steampowered.com/app/3485300/...
#indiegames #puzzle #majorupdate
Give it a download, let me know what you think! And if there are any issues, give me a heads up so I can try to fix them before the event next week 😁
store.steampowered.com/app/3485300/...
#indiegames #puzzle #majorupdate
🎉 Announcement 🎉
A Little Perspective's demo will be part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase (@puzzleshowcase.bsky.social) on Steam, starting May 29!
I'll likely drop it a bit earlier (i.e. the weekend before), so I have time to fix any last issues before the event :) Stay tuned!
#indiegames #puzzle
A Little Perspective's demo will be part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase (@puzzleshowcase.bsky.social) on Steam, starting May 29!
I'll likely drop it a bit earlier (i.e. the weekend before), so I have time to fix any last issues before the event :) Stay tuned!
#indiegames #puzzle
May 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
As was foretold - the "Release Demo" button has been clicked! 🎊
Give it a download, let me know what you think! And if there are any issues, give me a heads up so I can try to fix them before the event next week 😁
store.steampowered.com/app/3485300/...
#indiegames #puzzle #majorupdate
Give it a download, let me know what you think! And if there are any issues, give me a heads up so I can try to fix them before the event next week 😁
store.steampowered.com/app/3485300/...
#indiegames #puzzle #majorupdate
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Demo reveal trailer this Thursday – in the very first Thinky Direct!! ✨️
(livestream linked below)
#puzzlegame #indiegame
(livestream linked below)
#puzzlegame #indiegame
May 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Demo reveal trailer this Thursday – in the very first Thinky Direct!! ✨️
(livestream linked below)
#puzzlegame #indiegame
(livestream linked below)
#puzzlegame #indiegame
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After a long wait, A Monster's Expedition is OUT NOW on the Google Play store!
Now you can take the entirety of the Human Englandland museum with you on your Android device 👇
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Now you can take the entirety of the Human Englandland museum with you on your Android device 👇
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
May 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
After a long wait, A Monster's Expedition is OUT NOW on the Google Play store!
Now you can take the entirety of the Human Englandland museum with you on your Android device 👇
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Now you can take the entirety of the Human Englandland museum with you on your Android device 👇
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Demo of a unique line-drawing puzzle game I composed music for is OUT NOW on Steam and Itch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxdZ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3085710/...
andrew-jones.itch.io/trifoil
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxdZ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3085710/...
andrew-jones.itch.io/trifoil
Trifoil Demo Release Trailer
YouTube video by Andrew Jones
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May 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Demo of a unique line-drawing puzzle game I composed music for is OUT NOW on Steam and Itch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxdZ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3085710/...
andrew-jones.itch.io/trifoil
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxdZ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3085710/...
andrew-jones.itch.io/trifoil