Jesse Makkonen
@jessemakkonen.com
#Indiedev (Without a Dawn, Afterdream, DISTRAINT, Heal) making atmospheric games. Discord: https://discord.gg/Su7eQd8
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/jessemakkonen
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/jessemakkonen
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Jesse Makkonen
@jessemakkonen.com
· Jul 21
I self-published Without a Dawn in May. I made zero compromises, and I couldn't be happier how it turned out: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💛💚
Unfortunately, I've had very little luck with exposure, including the gaming press. 😩
#visualnovel #gamedev #steam
Unfortunately, I've had very little luck with exposure, including the gaming press. 😩
#visualnovel #gamedev #steam
Overwhelmingly positive! 🤯
store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you again for all your support. It means a lot to me. ☺️
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you again for all your support. It means a lot to me. ☺️
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Overwhelmingly positive! 🤯
store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you again for all your support. It means a lot to me. ☺️
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you again for all your support. It means a lot to me. ☺️
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
I'm happy that Without a Dawn sales have picked up a little bit! At this rate, it should break even sometime next year, and maybe even turn some profit. This is significant for such a niche love project. Thank you all for your incredible support! 💚
#gamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegames
November 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I'm happy that Without a Dawn sales have picked up a little bit! At this rate, it should break even sometime next year, and maybe even turn some profit. This is significant for such a niche love project. Thank you all for your incredible support! 💚
#gamedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiegames
Reposted by Jesse Makkonen
I also speak with the creators of The Mortuary Assistant, Amnesia, Crow Country, Distraint, Sniper Killer and DreadXP about the state of modern horror games, and bring you the complete, 13-year-long story of Routine.
Edge 417 is out today, with an exclusive look behind the scenes of Routine, the long-awaited sci-fi thriller from UK indie studio Lunar Software. Our deep-dive cover story tracks the marathon journey of its development, from the 2012 announcement trailer to its imminent release.
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I also speak with the creators of The Mortuary Assistant, Amnesia, Crow Country, Distraint, Sniper Killer and DreadXP about the state of modern horror games, and bring you the complete, 13-year-long story of Routine.
Animating characters is so difficult. My walk cycle looks pretty good in the editor, but when I move in a game, it appears that my character is leaning back slightly. Massive respect for all artists who do it so well. 🙇
Anyhow, after spending countless hours, I figured out how to fix it. 😆 #gamedev
Anyhow, after spending countless hours, I figured out how to fix it. 😆 #gamedev
November 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Animating characters is so difficult. My walk cycle looks pretty good in the editor, but when I move in a game, it appears that my character is leaning back slightly. Massive respect for all artists who do it so well. 🙇
Anyhow, after spending countless hours, I figured out how to fix it. 😆 #gamedev
Anyhow, after spending countless hours, I figured out how to fix it. 😆 #gamedev
Without a Dawn is being localized to a few more languages by some fantastic volunteers (thanks!), I'm pretty excited! Anyhow, I'd very, very much love to add Ukrainian, and I'm looking for either a volunteer or a reasonably priced professional to localize. Anyone? 😀
#gamedev
#gamedev
October 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Without a Dawn is being localized to a few more languages by some fantastic volunteers (thanks!), I'm pretty excited! Anyhow, I'd very, very much love to add Ukrainian, and I'm looking for either a volunteer or a reasonably priced professional to localize. Anyone? 😀
#gamedev
#gamedev
By the way, Afterdream is currently 50% off on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1995880/...
It takes place in the DISTRAINT universe and deserves so much more love and players. 💚💗
#steam #indiegame #horrorgame
It takes place in the DISTRAINT universe and deserves so much more love and players. 💚💗
#steam #indiegame #horrorgame
Save 50% on Afterdream on Steam
Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
By the way, Afterdream is currently 50% off on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1995880/...
It takes place in the DISTRAINT universe and deserves so much more love and players. 💚💗
#steam #indiegame #horrorgame
It takes place in the DISTRAINT universe and deserves so much more love and players. 💚💗
#steam #indiegame #horrorgame
I've been trying to find my next project, but man, it isn't easy because I'm constantly evaluating if the idea has any potential at all. I refuse to sell myself out, but I need to find something I want to create that has at least some sales potential. It's difficult!😫
#gamedev
#gamedev
October 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I've been trying to find my next project, but man, it isn't easy because I'm constantly evaluating if the idea has any potential at all. I refuse to sell myself out, but I need to find something I want to create that has at least some sales potential. It's difficult!😫
#gamedev
#gamedev
Reposted by Jesse Makkonen
#madewithfusion developer Jesse Makkonen 10 yrs ago released Distraint, a psychological horror game. With over 7,287 reviews it has proven to be a excellent example of a #horror game made with CT's tools much like the venerated #FNaF series.
Article: www.patreon.com/posts/madewi...
Article: www.patreon.com/posts/madewi...
#MadeWithFusion - Distraint | Celebrating 10 Years | Clickteam
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October 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
#madewithfusion developer Jesse Makkonen 10 yrs ago released Distraint, a psychological horror game. With over 7,287 reviews it has proven to be a excellent example of a #horror game made with CT's tools much like the venerated #FNaF series.
Article: www.patreon.com/posts/madewi...
Article: www.patreon.com/posts/madewi...
Happy 10th birthday, DISTRAINT! 🥰🥳🎈
I can't believe it's already ten years.
I've some news, too:
DISTRAINT is making a comeback to Android and iOS soon with its best version...! 👀
More info about this soon!
#distraint #android #ios #indiegames
I can't believe it's already ten years.
I've some news, too:
DISTRAINT is making a comeback to Android and iOS soon with its best version...! 👀
More info about this soon!
#distraint #android #ios #indiegames
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Happy 10th birthday, DISTRAINT! 🥰🥳🎈
I can't believe it's already ten years.
I've some news, too:
DISTRAINT is making a comeback to Android and iOS soon with its best version...! 👀
More info about this soon!
#distraint #android #ios #indiegames
I can't believe it's already ten years.
I've some news, too:
DISTRAINT is making a comeback to Android and iOS soon with its best version...! 👀
More info about this soon!
#distraint #android #ios #indiegames
I'm thinking about getting Without a Dawn localized to a few more languages, but I'm torn if I should pursue fan localizations (sort of my original plan) or empty my pockets for professional localizations. 😅 I'd very much love to include Japanese, it would be a good fit for sure!
#gamedev
#gamedev
October 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I'm thinking about getting Without a Dawn localized to a few more languages, but I'm torn if I should pursue fan localizations (sort of my original plan) or empty my pockets for professional localizations. 😅 I'd very much love to include Japanese, it would be a good fit for sure!
#gamedev
#gamedev
If you enjoy dark, meaningful, and artistic games, there's a good chance you'd enjoy my visual novel, Without a Dawn: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/...
It was such a heavy game to develop, but I'm proud of how it turned out. Your support is appreciated. Thank you! 💚
#steam #horror #gamedev
It was such a heavy game to develop, but I'm proud of how it turned out. Your support is appreciated. Thank you! 💚
#steam #horror #gamedev
October 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM
If you enjoy dark, meaningful, and artistic games, there's a good chance you'd enjoy my visual novel, Without a Dawn: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/...
It was such a heavy game to develop, but I'm proud of how it turned out. Your support is appreciated. Thank you! 💚
#steam #horror #gamedev
It was such a heavy game to develop, but I'm proud of how it turned out. Your support is appreciated. Thank you! 💚
#steam #horror #gamedev
Halloween is fast approaching, and I'd love some more eyes for Without a Dawn. Yesterday, Jacob Geller talked about my game, which was an incredible feat! I feel some momentum building. Press, influencers, if you're into odd indie horror games, let me know! ☺️
#indiegames #horror #gaming
#indiegames #horror #gaming
October 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Halloween is fast approaching, and I'd love some more eyes for Without a Dawn. Yesterday, Jacob Geller talked about my game, which was an incredible feat! I feel some momentum building. Press, influencers, if you're into odd indie horror games, let me know! ☺️
#indiegames #horror #gaming
#indiegames #horror #gaming
Reposted by Jesse Makkonen
Three indie games, three different takes on a digital nightmare. While Proximate, Without a Dawn, and Dead Letter Dept. differ in their approaches, the takeaway is the same: our very perception of the world has been warped by systems outside our control. youtu.be/0zxQ9YAzy00
October 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Three indie games, three different takes on a digital nightmare. While Proximate, Without a Dawn, and Dead Letter Dept. differ in their approaches, the takeaway is the same: our very perception of the world has been warped by systems outside our control. youtu.be/0zxQ9YAzy00
Have you heard of my games? ☺️
I create dark, story-driven games that mean something. The Steam Autumn sale might be over, but sales continue! 🔥 store.steampowered.com/bundle/20202...
#Steam #indiegame #gamedev
I create dark, story-driven games that mean something. The Steam Autumn sale might be over, but sales continue! 🔥 store.steampowered.com/bundle/20202...
#Steam #indiegame #gamedev
October 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Have you heard of my games? ☺️
I create dark, story-driven games that mean something. The Steam Autumn sale might be over, but sales continue! 🔥 store.steampowered.com/bundle/20202...
#Steam #indiegame #gamedev
I create dark, story-driven games that mean something. The Steam Autumn sale might be over, but sales continue! 🔥 store.steampowered.com/bundle/20202...
#Steam #indiegame #gamedev
Three of my games appearing on this list, pretty neat! 🤩
"Top 250 best Steam games currently on sale, according to gamer reviews."
steam250.com/discounts
DISTRAINT 2, DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, and Without a Dawn.
#steam #indiegame #gamedev
"Top 250 best Steam games currently on sale, according to gamer reviews."
steam250.com/discounts
DISTRAINT 2, DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, and Without a Dawn.
#steam #indiegame #gamedev
Top 250 best Discounted Steam Games
Helping you find good games on Steam: impartial games rankings compiled from Steam gamer reviews.
steam250.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Three of my games appearing on this list, pretty neat! 🤩
"Top 250 best Steam games currently on sale, according to gamer reviews."
steam250.com/discounts
DISTRAINT 2, DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, and Without a Dawn.
#steam #indiegame #gamedev
"Top 250 best Steam games currently on sale, according to gamer reviews."
steam250.com/discounts
DISTRAINT 2, DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, and Without a Dawn.
#steam #indiegame #gamedev
Without a Dawn is a short, single-sitting psychological visual horror novel. It's brutal, delicate, and a mature look into mental health issues, unlike anything I've ever played. I feel it deserves more love: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you! 💛💚
#Steam #visualnovel #horror
#Steam #visualnovel #horror
October 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Without a Dawn is a short, single-sitting psychological visual horror novel. It's brutal, delicate, and a mature look into mental health issues, unlike anything I've ever played. I feel it deserves more love: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you! 💛💚
#Steam #visualnovel #horror
#Steam #visualnovel #horror
All my games are participating in the Steam Autumn Sale. If you're into atmospheric, story-driven games, check these out: store.steampowered.com/developer/je...
Thank you for your support! 💛
#SteamAutumnsale2025 #indiegames #steamsale
Thank you for your support! 💛
#SteamAutumnsale2025 #indiegames #steamsale
September 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
All my games are participating in the Steam Autumn Sale. If you're into atmospheric, story-driven games, check these out: store.steampowered.com/developer/je...
Thank you for your support! 💛
#SteamAutumnsale2025 #indiegames #steamsale
Thank you for your support! 💛
#SteamAutumnsale2025 #indiegames #steamsale
My latest game, Without a Dawn, is participating in Steam Autumn Sale: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/...
It's a single sitting, psychological visual horror novel featuring unique pseudo-ascii art. 😊
#steam #visualnovel #gamedev
It's a single sitting, psychological visual horror novel featuring unique pseudo-ascii art. 😊
#steam #visualnovel #gamedev
September 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My latest game, Without a Dawn, is participating in Steam Autumn Sale: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/...
It's a single sitting, psychological visual horror novel featuring unique pseudo-ascii art. 😊
#steam #visualnovel #gamedev
It's a single sitting, psychological visual horror novel featuring unique pseudo-ascii art. 😊
#steam #visualnovel #gamedev
Thank you @debugmag.com for covering Without a Dawn in your issue #11: www.teamdebug.com/issue/11 🥰
#visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame
#visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame
September 10, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Thank you @debugmag.com for covering Without a Dawn in your issue #11: www.teamdebug.com/issue/11 🥰
#visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame
#visualnovel #indiegame #horrorgame
Reposted by Jesse Makkonen
Reposted by Jesse Makkonen
In a single hour, Without a Dawn engrosses players into a world of introspective surrealism, all while thoughtfully utilizing genre tropes to navigate difficult mental health conversations —a feat some games, ten times its length, never manage to accomplish.
Without a doubt, one of the year's best.
Without a doubt, one of the year's best.
August 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In a single hour, Without a Dawn engrosses players into a world of introspective surrealism, all while thoughtfully utilizing genre tropes to navigate difficult mental health conversations —a feat some games, ten times its length, never manage to accomplish.
Without a doubt, one of the year's best.
Without a doubt, one of the year's best.
Reposted by Jesse Makkonen
For this week's Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social must decipher the surreal world of psychological horror visual novel Without a Dawn!
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@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @jessemakkonen.com
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@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @jessemakkonen.com
August 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
For this week's Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social must decipher the surreal world of psychological horror visual novel Without a Dawn!
🍎 apple.co/4g1cNOn
🟢 bit.ly/41WVE2q
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @jessemakkonen.com
🍎 apple.co/4g1cNOn
🟢 bit.ly/41WVE2q
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @jessemakkonen.com
I released my psychological visual horror novel around three months ago. If you're not feeling depressed enough with the world events, this oughta help! 😂 store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Jokes aside, Without a Dawn could use more eyes! 💚
#visualnovel #horrorgame #gamedev #indiegame
#visualnovel #horrorgame #gamedev #indiegame
August 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I released my psychological visual horror novel around three months ago. If you're not feeling depressed enough with the world events, this oughta help! 😂 store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Jokes aside, Without a Dawn could use more eyes! 💚
#visualnovel #horrorgame #gamedev #indiegame
#visualnovel #horrorgame #gamedev #indiegame
My one-sitting psychological visual horror novel, Without a Dawn, is currently 25% off on Steam. This is my darkest and most meaningful game, oozing atmosphere and meaning: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💚💛
#gamedev #steam #indiegame #visualnovel #screenshotsaturday
#gamedev #steam #indiegame #visualnovel #screenshotsaturday
August 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
My one-sitting psychological visual horror novel, Without a Dawn, is currently 25% off on Steam. This is my darkest and most meaningful game, oozing atmosphere and meaning: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💚💛
#gamedev #steam #indiegame #visualnovel #screenshotsaturday
#gamedev #steam #indiegame #visualnovel #screenshotsaturday