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emily koonce
@koonce.itch.io
· Nov 11
crockpot by myself & @snakesandrews.bsky.social is officially coming to steam 💫
✨wishlist it now✨
store.steampowered.com/app/3219430/...
✨wishlist it now✨
store.steampowered.com/app/3219430/...
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9 DAYS LEFT to support Sickhouse's #fundraising!
Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!
Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
9 DAYS LEFT to support Sickhouse's #fundraising!
Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!
Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!
i cowrote the first episode of this game with @made-by-sam.bsky.social & now it has finally been released 💫
EVERYONE GO DIE 1000 TIMES !!!
EVERYONE GO DIE 1000 TIMES !!!
1000 Deaths is available on Steam TODAY!🥳🥳🥳
Bend gravity, meet wacky creatures, explore surreal worlds, make dramatic choices, die and try again—because there's no way to lose this game!🤗
BUY NOW: store.steampowered.com/app/1141260/...
#1000Deaths #gamerelease #platformer #indiegame #indiedev
Bend gravity, meet wacky creatures, explore surreal worlds, make dramatic choices, die and try again—because there's no way to lose this game!🤗
BUY NOW: store.steampowered.com/app/1141260/...
#1000Deaths #gamerelease #platformer #indiegame #indiedev
August 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
i cowrote the first episode of this game with @made-by-sam.bsky.social & now it has finally been released 💫
EVERYONE GO DIE 1000 TIMES !!!
EVERYONE GO DIE 1000 TIMES !!!
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big news: TALL TRAILS is OUT NOW !!
🥾 an exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot!!
🤠 you're a little golem on a quest to find his purpose
🚀 use items as fuel in your ROCKET BOOT to blast yourself through the air!!
get it now Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393760/...
🥾 an exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot!!
🤠 you're a little golem on a quest to find his purpose
🚀 use items as fuel in your ROCKET BOOT to blast yourself through the air!!
get it now Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393760/...
August 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
big news: TALL TRAILS is OUT NOW !!
🥾 an exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot!!
🤠 you're a little golem on a quest to find his purpose
🚀 use items as fuel in your ROCKET BOOT to blast yourself through the air!!
get it now Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393760/...
🥾 an exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot!!
🤠 you're a little golem on a quest to find his purpose
🚀 use items as fuel in your ROCKET BOOT to blast yourself through the air!!
get it now Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393760/...
so so proud of nyc & can't wait to see chicago start doing the same ❣️
abughazaleh next
June 25, 2025 at 5:31 AM
so so proud of nyc & can't wait to see chicago start doing the same ❣️
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Happy pride folks
I'm still fleshing out the entries, but here's a list of over 200 retro games (pre-2010) which were made by trans people or which had trans people on the dev team.
We have always been here.
dotmaetrix.neocities.org/classictrans...
I'm still fleshing out the entries, but here's a list of over 200 retro games (pre-2010) which were made by trans people or which had trans people on the dev team.
We have always been here.
dotmaetrix.neocities.org/classictrans...
A List Of Games By Trans People Before 2010
dotmaetrix.neocities.org
June 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Happy pride folks
I'm still fleshing out the entries, but here's a list of over 200 retro games (pre-2010) which were made by trans people or which had trans people on the dev team.
We have always been here.
dotmaetrix.neocities.org/classictrans...
I'm still fleshing out the entries, but here's a list of over 200 retro games (pre-2010) which were made by trans people or which had trans people on the dev team.
We have always been here.
dotmaetrix.neocities.org/classictrans...
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A crash course introduction into experimental indie games: Arthouse Games as a force for good & the activism of video games: www.nathalielawhead.com/candybox/a-c...
"I’m not yet sure if I’m proud of myself for not giving up, but here it is. It exists. I hope someone out there will appreciate it…"
"I’m not yet sure if I’m proud of myself for not giving up, but here it is. It exists. I hope someone out there will appreciate it…"
A crash course introduction into experimental indie games: Arthouse Games as a force for good & the activism of video games – The Candybox Blog
www.nathalielawhead.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
A crash course introduction into experimental indie games: Arthouse Games as a force for good & the activism of video games: www.nathalielawhead.com/candybox/a-c...
"I’m not yet sure if I’m proud of myself for not giving up, but here it is. It exists. I hope someone out there will appreciate it…"
"I’m not yet sure if I’m proud of myself for not giving up, but here it is. It exists. I hope someone out there will appreciate it…"
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We somehow not only blew through our initial goal in THREE HOURS but also our first stretch goal- needless to say C.I.G.S. 2025 is about to hit whole new levels for us. If you want to help build the future of Chicago indies, check us out!
#indiegame #indiedev
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
#indiegame #indiedev
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
Chicago Indie Game Showcase
Chicago Indie Game Showcase (C.I.G.S) is a one-day convention featuring independent games from Chicago and the greater Midwest.
www.kickstarter.com
May 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We somehow not only blew through our initial goal in THREE HOURS but also our first stretch goal- needless to say C.I.G.S. 2025 is about to hit whole new levels for us. If you want to help build the future of Chicago indies, check us out!
#indiegame #indiedev
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
#indiegame #indiedev
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...
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New Post: Please Do, In Fact, @ Me.
I wrote a little bit about games academia/industry discourse, and what I think seem to be some common misconceptions about academic publishing (and academia in general, but mostly focusing on how to talk to academics).
www.possibilityspace.org/blog-academi...
I wrote a little bit about games academia/industry discourse, and what I think seem to be some common misconceptions about academic publishing (and academia in general, but mostly focusing on how to talk to academics).
www.possibilityspace.org/blog-academi...
April 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
New Post: Please Do, In Fact, @ Me.
I wrote a little bit about games academia/industry discourse, and what I think seem to be some common misconceptions about academic publishing (and academia in general, but mostly focusing on how to talk to academics).
www.possibilityspace.org/blog-academi...
I wrote a little bit about games academia/industry discourse, and what I think seem to be some common misconceptions about academic publishing (and academia in general, but mostly focusing on how to talk to academics).
www.possibilityspace.org/blog-academi...
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My game Backwater Eulogy is part of Steam's Visual Novel fest that's happening rn, so I collabed with @vaaasm.com, @manateemailbox.bsky.social, and NQNStudios to release a narrative bundle! Check out some DIY goodness from the midwest.
#indiedev #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/bundle/50785...
#indiedev #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/bundle/50785...
Save 20% on Midwest Narrative Devs on Steam
store.steampowered.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
My game Backwater Eulogy is part of Steam's Visual Novel fest that's happening rn, so I collabed with @vaaasm.com, @manateemailbox.bsky.social, and NQNStudios to release a narrative bundle! Check out some DIY goodness from the midwest.
#indiedev #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/bundle/50785...
#indiedev #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/bundle/50785...
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some more photos from our Bloodrage Summer Fight Club event, our 80s underground fight club party game that's run on a PUNCHING BAG. it involves play money, betting, sabotage, a narrative twist and obviously so much punching.
February 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
some more photos from our Bloodrage Summer Fight Club event, our 80s underground fight club party game that's run on a PUNCHING BAG. it involves play money, betting, sabotage, a narrative twist and obviously so much punching.
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WE DID A CRAZY ALT CONTROLLER PARTY AND IT WENT SO WELL IM LITERALLY STILL IN A DAZE ABOUT IT. nick showed da fuck UP with his incredible character costumes and also played our twist surprise reveal at the end. omg. OMG. AAAAA
Shout-out to @windupthing.bsky.social and @sweetoothghost.bsky.social for hosting the incredible Bloodrage Summer Fight Club event. I had so much fun as both Grombles and Lord Land
February 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
WE DID A CRAZY ALT CONTROLLER PARTY AND IT WENT SO WELL IM LITERALLY STILL IN A DAZE ABOUT IT. nick showed da fuck UP with his incredible character costumes and also played our twist surprise reveal at the end. omg. OMG. AAAAA
you learn a lot about people when you go bowling with them
February 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
you learn a lot about people when you go bowling with them
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And if you have no idea what the alt ctrl scene is, there’s a panel on that happening on it Friday at 5:30! @koonce.itch.io is moderating, @robinwobbles.bsky.social will talk about wobbles, Erin will talk about academia, @windupthing.bsky.social will talk about punching stuff. It’s gonna be gr8
January 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
And if you have no idea what the alt ctrl scene is, there’s a panel on that happening on it Friday at 5:30! @koonce.itch.io is moderating, @robinwobbles.bsky.social will talk about wobbles, Erin will talk about academia, @windupthing.bsky.social will talk about punching stuff. It’s gonna be gr8
happening in 5 minutes !!!
giving a virtual talk at northeastern on tuesday, jan 21st at 12pm et about how boredom has shaped my career & philosophy as a designer ~
it's open to the public so come hang: www.eventbrite.com/e/im-bored-h...
it's open to the public so come hang: www.eventbrite.com/e/im-bored-h...
I'm Bored: How Idleness Shapes Game Design, Storytelling, and Community
Northeastern University is excited to host Emily Koonce for a talk on how boredom inspires creativity in game design and storytelling.
www.eventbrite.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
happening in 5 minutes !!!
giving a virtual talk at northeastern on tuesday, jan 21st at 12pm et about how boredom has shaped my career & philosophy as a designer ~
it's open to the public so come hang: www.eventbrite.com/e/im-bored-h...
it's open to the public so come hang: www.eventbrite.com/e/im-bored-h...
I'm Bored: How Idleness Shapes Game Design, Storytelling, and Community
Northeastern University is excited to host Emily Koonce for a talk on how boredom inspires creativity in game design and storytelling.
www.eventbrite.com
January 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
giving a virtual talk at northeastern on tuesday, jan 21st at 12pm et about how boredom has shaped my career & philosophy as a designer ~
it's open to the public so come hang: www.eventbrite.com/e/im-bored-h...
it's open to the public so come hang: www.eventbrite.com/e/im-bored-h...
little earnest 2am thread about releasing crockpot:
one of the best parts of finally setting this little birdie game free has been reading what people have written about it & finding fellow indie game developers who like to play with game design the way i do
one of the best parts of finally setting this little birdie game free has been reading what people have written about it & finding fellow indie game developers who like to play with game design the way i do
Crockpot is a joint effort from Blake Andrews and Emily Koonce. A visual novel-esque experience mixed with a variety of little interactive scenes of different parts of two characters hanging out. Very slice-of-life, deeply personal, and delightful. It nailed what it was going for perfectly.
January 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
little earnest 2am thread about releasing crockpot:
one of the best parts of finally setting this little birdie game free has been reading what people have written about it & finding fellow indie game developers who like to play with game design the way i do
one of the best parts of finally setting this little birdie game free has been reading what people have written about it & finding fellow indie game developers who like to play with game design the way i do
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My favorite games that I played in 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree
Receiver 2 (2020)
Crockpot
Indika
Northern Journey (2021)
Stone Story RPG (2023)
Time Bandit (2023)
Deadlock
The Exit 8 (2023) and Platform 8
Universal Paperclips (2017)
Pools
#BLUD
🧵 ->
Shadow of the Erdtree
Receiver 2 (2020)
Crockpot
Indika
Northern Journey (2021)
Stone Story RPG (2023)
Time Bandit (2023)
Deadlock
The Exit 8 (2023) and Platform 8
Universal Paperclips (2017)
Pools
#BLUD
🧵 ->
January 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
My favorite games that I played in 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree
Receiver 2 (2020)
Crockpot
Indika
Northern Journey (2021)
Stone Story RPG (2023)
Time Bandit (2023)
Deadlock
The Exit 8 (2023) and Platform 8
Universal Paperclips (2017)
Pools
#BLUD
🧵 ->
Shadow of the Erdtree
Receiver 2 (2020)
Crockpot
Indika
Northern Journey (2021)
Stone Story RPG (2023)
Time Bandit (2023)
Deadlock
The Exit 8 (2023) and Platform 8
Universal Paperclips (2017)
Pools
#BLUD
🧵 ->
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CROCKPOT - @campemily.bsky.social serving midwest realness. Raw and honest. Mundanity as art. Beautiful and highly engaging.
koonce.itch.io/crockpot
koonce.itch.io/crockpot
crockpot by emily koonce, BLA?
a game about being bored in the suburbs
koonce.itch.io
December 31, 2024 at 6:36 PM
CROCKPOT - @campemily.bsky.social serving midwest realness. Raw and honest. Mundanity as art. Beautiful and highly engaging.
koonce.itch.io/crockpot
koonce.itch.io/crockpot
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this is the kind of searing game design insight that gets you into the New York Times
December 29, 2024 at 3:40 PM
this is the kind of searing game design insight that gets you into the New York Times
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Merry Christmas everyone! Here's crockpot by emily koonce and BLA?: https://koonce.itch.io/crockpot
December 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Merry Christmas everyone! Here's crockpot by emily koonce and BLA?: https://koonce.itch.io/crockpot
what's good, indianapolis --
showing crockpot at this tonight ✨
showing crockpot at this tonight ✨
Come out to the Indy Indies showcase on December 20th. 8 new games, beautiful space. Its going to be a great time.
December 20, 2024 at 9:11 PM
what's good, indianapolis --
showing crockpot at this tonight ✨
showing crockpot at this tonight ✨
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game writing advice is so weird to me. it's simple, folks... you're either a little freak or you're not
December 18, 2024 at 1:12 AM
game writing advice is so weird to me. it's simple, folks... you're either a little freak or you're not
❣️😭❣️
crockpot by @campemily.bsky.social. I'm a sucker for a narrative game and I think this one captures so perfectly the mundanity of being bored in the suburbs with your best friend. Amazing writing and voice acting throughout. Laugh out loud funny and deeply sad at times.
December 16, 2024 at 1:28 AM
❣️😭❣️
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We’re already one week into advent! The days are getting shorter here, which means we need some light - Emily Koonce (@campemily.bsky.social) has just the thing behind today’s advent door. Hit it! adventjs.itch.io/adventjs-2024
December 7, 2024 at 11:01 AM
We’re already one week into advent! The days are getting shorter here, which means we need some light - Emily Koonce (@campemily.bsky.social) has just the thing behind today’s advent door. Hit it! adventjs.itch.io/adventjs-2024