Mathieu O'Brien
@mathieuobrien.bsky.social
Canadian Indie Game dev | Artist | Designer | Actor
• Working on #Mushroam game
• SkyPyre Studios Cofounder | skypyre.com
• @OttawaGames.bsky.social Cofounder | ottawagames.info
• Blog | squeakingdragon.ca
• Streamer | twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
He/Him
• Working on #Mushroam game
• SkyPyre Studios Cofounder | skypyre.com
• @OttawaGames.bsky.social Cofounder | ottawagames.info
• Blog | squeakingdragon.ca
• Streamer | twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
He/Him
Interested in getting involved in game dev in Ottawa? Well, check out this new post about Ottawa game dev scene! It'll give you a good starting point
Read here: www.squeakingdragon.ca/post/ottawa-...
#indiegame #indiedev #indie #gamedev #ottawa #blog #ottawagames #dirtyrectangles #ottawagamemakers
Read here: www.squeakingdragon.ca/post/ottawa-...
#indiegame #indiedev #indie #gamedev #ottawa #blog #ottawagames #dirtyrectangles #ottawagamemakers
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Interested in getting involved in game dev in Ottawa? Well, check out this new post about Ottawa game dev scene! It'll give you a good starting point
Read here: www.squeakingdragon.ca/post/ottawa-...
#indiegame #indiedev #indie #gamedev #ottawa #blog #ottawagames #dirtyrectangles #ottawagamemakers
Read here: www.squeakingdragon.ca/post/ottawa-...
#indiegame #indiedev #indie #gamedev #ottawa #blog #ottawagames #dirtyrectangles #ottawagamemakers
WE'RE BACK FOR #EXTRALIFE
Every year we raise money for children's hospitals
If you want to donate, you can at: www.extra-life.org/teams/70316
We'll be streaming on Nov 15, noon - midnight EST on YouTube!
#extralife2025 #forthekids #sickkids #CHEO #gaming #event #charity #donation #SkyPyreStudios
Every year we raise money for children's hospitals
If you want to donate, you can at: www.extra-life.org/teams/70316
We'll be streaming on Nov 15, noon - midnight EST on YouTube!
#extralife2025 #forthekids #sickkids #CHEO #gaming #event #charity #donation #SkyPyreStudios
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
WE'RE BACK FOR #EXTRALIFE
Every year we raise money for children's hospitals
If you want to donate, you can at: www.extra-life.org/teams/70316
We'll be streaming on Nov 15, noon - midnight EST on YouTube!
#extralife2025 #forthekids #sickkids #CHEO #gaming #event #charity #donation #SkyPyreStudios
Every year we raise money for children's hospitals
If you want to donate, you can at: www.extra-life.org/teams/70316
We'll be streaming on Nov 15, noon - midnight EST on YouTube!
#extralife2025 #forthekids #sickkids #CHEO #gaming #event #charity #donation #SkyPyreStudios
A look back at some past conventions.
When I graduated uni I didn't expect to show games off at cons.
I got to do 2 cons this year after a 6 year hiatus (thx COVID 😢).
Been lots of fun. Looking forward to more!
#convention #exhibitor #OttawaComicCon #VGLX #indiegame #indie #indiedev #gamedev
When I graduated uni I didn't expect to show games off at cons.
I got to do 2 cons this year after a 6 year hiatus (thx COVID 😢).
Been lots of fun. Looking forward to more!
#convention #exhibitor #OttawaComicCon #VGLX #indiegame #indie #indiedev #gamedev
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
A look back at some past conventions.
When I graduated uni I didn't expect to show games off at cons.
I got to do 2 cons this year after a 6 year hiatus (thx COVID 😢).
Been lots of fun. Looking forward to more!
#convention #exhibitor #OttawaComicCon #VGLX #indiegame #indie #indiedev #gamedev
When I graduated uni I didn't expect to show games off at cons.
I got to do 2 cons this year after a 6 year hiatus (thx COVID 😢).
Been lots of fun. Looking forward to more!
#convention #exhibitor #OttawaComicCon #VGLX #indiegame #indie #indiedev #gamedev
October 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
PLAY MUSHROAM AT VGLX, OCT 25-26!
Come visit SkyPyre Studios at our booth this weekend!
Tickets at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios #Mushroam
Come visit SkyPyre Studios at our booth this weekend!
Tickets at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios #Mushroam
October 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
PLAY MUSHROAM AT VGLX, OCT 25-26!
Come visit SkyPyre Studios at our booth this weekend!
Tickets at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios #Mushroam
Come visit SkyPyre Studios at our booth this weekend!
Tickets at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios #Mushroam
PLAY MUSHROAM AT VGLX, OCT 25-26!
Join us at at this awesome gaming event & save 10% on #VGLX25 tickets with code SKYPYRE10 at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios #Mushroam
Join us at at this awesome gaming event & save 10% on #VGLX25 tickets with code SKYPYRE10 at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios #Mushroam
October 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
PLAY MUSHROAM AT VGLX, OCT 25-26!
Join us at at this awesome gaming event & save 10% on #VGLX25 tickets with code SKYPYRE10 at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios #Mushroam
Join us at at this awesome gaming event & save 10% on #VGLX25 tickets with code SKYPYRE10 at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios #Mushroam
WE'RE GOING TO VGLX, OCT 25-26!
Join us at at this awesome gaming event & save 10% on #VGLX25 tickets with code SKYPYRE10 at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios
Join us at at this awesome gaming event & save 10% on #VGLX25 tickets with code SKYPYRE10 at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios
October 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
WE'RE GOING TO VGLX, OCT 25-26!
Join us at at this awesome gaming event & save 10% on #VGLX25 tickets with code SKYPYRE10 at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios
Join us at at this awesome gaming event & save 10% on #VGLX25 tickets with code SKYPYRE10 at vglx.ca
#VGLX #event #indiegame #gamedev #SkyPyreStudios
Friday morning vs Sunday evening for #OttawaComicCon
Was a blast, but I was pretty tired by the end of it.
Glad to have exhibited and that people liked out game though!
Photos by @dunx.bsky.social
Was a blast, but I was pretty tired by the end of it.
Glad to have exhibited and that people liked out game though!
Photos by @dunx.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Friday morning vs Sunday evening for #OttawaComicCon
Was a blast, but I was pretty tired by the end of it.
Glad to have exhibited and that people liked out game though!
Photos by @dunx.bsky.social
Was a blast, but I was pretty tired by the end of it.
Glad to have exhibited and that people liked out game though!
Photos by @dunx.bsky.social
#OttawaComicCon Day 3!
Come say hi at the #SkyPyreStudios booth to play #MUSHROAM
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #comiccon
Come say hi at the #SkyPyreStudios booth to play #MUSHROAM
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #comiccon
September 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#OttawaComicCon Day 3!
Come say hi at the #SkyPyreStudios booth to play #MUSHROAM
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #comiccon
Come say hi at the #SkyPyreStudios booth to play #MUSHROAM
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #comiccon
SKYPYRE AT OTTAWA COMICCON!
Come say hi at the #EhGameShowcase booth!
Hanging out with @nickburns.bsky.social & @dunx.bsky.social
#indiegame #gamedev #mushroam #ottawacomiccon #indie #indiedev #ff #followfriday
Come say hi at the #EhGameShowcase booth!
Hanging out with @nickburns.bsky.social & @dunx.bsky.social
#indiegame #gamedev #mushroam #ottawacomiccon #indie #indiedev #ff #followfriday
September 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
SKYPYRE AT OTTAWA COMICCON!
Come say hi at the #EhGameShowcase booth!
Hanging out with @nickburns.bsky.social & @dunx.bsky.social
#indiegame #gamedev #mushroam #ottawacomiccon #indie #indiedev #ff #followfriday
Come say hi at the #EhGameShowcase booth!
Hanging out with @nickburns.bsky.social & @dunx.bsky.social
#indiegame #gamedev #mushroam #ottawacomiccon #indie #indiedev #ff #followfriday
Adding more patches to the campfire blanket. It's coming along bit by bit.
August 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Adding more patches to the campfire blanket. It's coming along bit by bit.
Had a great time acting in a student film! Algonquin College has some skilled students doing great work! Thanks to the The Odd Stop in Winchester for having us there for 3 days!
#studentfilm #shortfilm #acting
#studentfilm #shortfilm #acting
July 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Had a great time acting in a student film! Algonquin College has some skilled students doing great work! Thanks to the The Odd Stop in Winchester for having us there for 3 days!
#studentfilm #shortfilm #acting
#studentfilm #shortfilm #acting
July 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Here's tonight's progress I've made on this art during the livestream!
Will continue next time!
Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#Helldivers2 #digitalart #fanart #livestream #smallstreamer
Will continue next time!
Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#Helldivers2 #digitalart #fanart #livestream #smallstreamer
July 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Here's tonight's progress I've made on this art during the livestream!
Will continue next time!
Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#Helldivers2 #digitalart #fanart #livestream #smallstreamer
Will continue next time!
Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#Helldivers2 #digitalart #fanart #livestream #smallstreamer
Had a great time being a mentor for the Game Design camp at Virtual Ventures! Looking forward to my other presentations this summer!
I worked here when I was in university, so it's nice to see that this awesome STEM camp is still going strong!
Learn more: carleton.ca/vv/
I worked here when I was in university, so it's nice to see that this awesome STEM camp is still going strong!
Learn more: carleton.ca/vv/
July 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Had a great time being a mentor for the Game Design camp at Virtual Ventures! Looking forward to my other presentations this summer!
I worked here when I was in university, so it's nice to see that this awesome STEM camp is still going strong!
Learn more: carleton.ca/vv/
I worked here when I was in university, so it's nice to see that this awesome STEM camp is still going strong!
Learn more: carleton.ca/vv/
Little puff creatures from tonight's chill art stream.
Livestreamed at Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#art #artstream #drawing #smallstreamer #livestream #digitalart
Livestreamed at Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#art #artstream #drawing #smallstreamer #livestream #digitalart
June 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Little puff creatures from tonight's chill art stream.
Livestreamed at Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#art #artstream #drawing #smallstreamer #livestream #digitalart
Livestreamed at Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#art #artstream #drawing #smallstreamer #livestream #digitalart
Had a fun stream tonight playing #LensIsland!
After following on YouTube for a while, was nice to finally play it!
Thanks to those who joined me at Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#gamedemo #indiegame #livestream #smallstreamer
After following on YouTube for a while, was nice to finally play it!
Thanks to those who joined me at Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#gamedemo #indiegame #livestream #smallstreamer
June 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Had a fun stream tonight playing #LensIsland!
After following on YouTube for a while, was nice to finally play it!
Thanks to those who joined me at Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#gamedemo #indiegame #livestream #smallstreamer
After following on YouTube for a while, was nice to finally play it!
Thanks to those who joined me at Twitch.tv/squeakingdragon
#gamedemo #indiegame #livestream #smallstreamer
Mushroam
Gotta shout out my game! My friends & I are making this puzzle-platformer where you wield bubble magic to propel yourself through the underground. Take your time, enjoy the landscapes & take in the atmosphere.
store.steampowered.com/app/3562630/...
Gotta shout out my game! My friends & I are making this puzzle-platformer where you wield bubble magic to propel yourself through the underground. Take your time, enjoy the landscapes & take in the atmosphere.
store.steampowered.com/app/3562630/...
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Mushroam
Gotta shout out my game! My friends & I are making this puzzle-platformer where you wield bubble magic to propel yourself through the underground. Take your time, enjoy the landscapes & take in the atmosphere.
store.steampowered.com/app/3562630/...
Gotta shout out my game! My friends & I are making this puzzle-platformer where you wield bubble magic to propel yourself through the underground. Take your time, enjoy the landscapes & take in the atmosphere.
store.steampowered.com/app/3562630/...
Panta Rhei
Love the art style, love the gameplay, very smooth. The concept of time being your health bar for the roguelike is cool, but I wonder if it's a bit too aggressive in the early game
store.steampowered.com/app/1730550/...
Love the art style, love the gameplay, very smooth. The concept of time being your health bar for the roguelike is cool, but I wonder if it's a bit too aggressive in the early game
store.steampowered.com/app/1730550/...
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Panta Rhei
Love the art style, love the gameplay, very smooth. The concept of time being your health bar for the roguelike is cool, but I wonder if it's a bit too aggressive in the early game
store.steampowered.com/app/1730550/...
Love the art style, love the gameplay, very smooth. The concept of time being your health bar for the roguelike is cool, but I wonder if it's a bit too aggressive in the early game
store.steampowered.com/app/1730550/...
Buggos 2
Fun game, loving the art style, especially the UI. I understand that in this kind of RTS-like you don't directly control your units, but I did find it got frustrating in harder levels as it was a lot of repetition to make progress
store.steampowered.com/app/2908500/...
Fun game, loving the art style, especially the UI. I understand that in this kind of RTS-like you don't directly control your units, but I did find it got frustrating in harder levels as it was a lot of repetition to make progress
store.steampowered.com/app/2908500/...
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Buggos 2
Fun game, loving the art style, especially the UI. I understand that in this kind of RTS-like you don't directly control your units, but I did find it got frustrating in harder levels as it was a lot of repetition to make progress
store.steampowered.com/app/2908500/...
Fun game, loving the art style, especially the UI. I understand that in this kind of RTS-like you don't directly control your units, but I did find it got frustrating in harder levels as it was a lot of repetition to make progress
store.steampowered.com/app/2908500/...
One & Done
2D room combat with various abilities. Looks nice & felt good when attacks hit, unfortunately, it's unclear how powers work. The powers suddenly changed after a while. I'd get into a move set, then it changed out of nowhere. More clarity needed
store.steampowered.com/app/3424220/...
2D room combat with various abilities. Looks nice & felt good when attacks hit, unfortunately, it's unclear how powers work. The powers suddenly changed after a while. I'd get into a move set, then it changed out of nowhere. More clarity needed
store.steampowered.com/app/3424220/...
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
One & Done
2D room combat with various abilities. Looks nice & felt good when attacks hit, unfortunately, it's unclear how powers work. The powers suddenly changed after a while. I'd get into a move set, then it changed out of nowhere. More clarity needed
store.steampowered.com/app/3424220/...
2D room combat with various abilities. Looks nice & felt good when attacks hit, unfortunately, it's unclear how powers work. The powers suddenly changed after a while. I'd get into a move set, then it changed out of nowhere. More clarity needed
store.steampowered.com/app/3424220/...
Sagas of Lumin
Ever wanted to fly a dragon in a semi-open world? I have! The flying and dragon combat is actually pretty good! Work is needed with the human combat though. Felt sluggish & off. But, for the demo, I don't blame them for focusing on dragon flight
store.steampowered.com/app/3130220/...
Ever wanted to fly a dragon in a semi-open world? I have! The flying and dragon combat is actually pretty good! Work is needed with the human combat though. Felt sluggish & off. But, for the demo, I don't blame them for focusing on dragon flight
store.steampowered.com/app/3130220/...
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sagas of Lumin
Ever wanted to fly a dragon in a semi-open world? I have! The flying and dragon combat is actually pretty good! Work is needed with the human combat though. Felt sluggish & off. But, for the demo, I don't blame them for focusing on dragon flight
store.steampowered.com/app/3130220/...
Ever wanted to fly a dragon in a semi-open world? I have! The flying and dragon combat is actually pretty good! Work is needed with the human combat though. Felt sluggish & off. But, for the demo, I don't blame them for focusing on dragon flight
store.steampowered.com/app/3130220/...
Gecko Gods
A chill exploration game where you're just a little gecko!
Really liked being able to climb everywhere without fear of traps or fall damage. It was just a good time to explore the map and solve puzzles without handholding.
store.steampowered.com/app/1290760/...
A chill exploration game where you're just a little gecko!
Really liked being able to climb everywhere without fear of traps or fall damage. It was just a good time to explore the map and solve puzzles without handholding.
store.steampowered.com/app/1290760/...
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Gecko Gods
A chill exploration game where you're just a little gecko!
Really liked being able to climb everywhere without fear of traps or fall damage. It was just a good time to explore the map and solve puzzles without handholding.
store.steampowered.com/app/1290760/...
A chill exploration game where you're just a little gecko!
Really liked being able to climb everywhere without fear of traps or fall damage. It was just a good time to explore the map and solve puzzles without handholding.
store.steampowered.com/app/1290760/...
Scirocco Thugs
Fast-paced first-person combat. Quite liked it! Loved trying all the new weapons & trying combos. The kick takedown mechanic felt really good!
store.steampowered.com/app/3042790/...
Fast-paced first-person combat. Quite liked it! Loved trying all the new weapons & trying combos. The kick takedown mechanic felt really good!
store.steampowered.com/app/3042790/...
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Scirocco Thugs
Fast-paced first-person combat. Quite liked it! Loved trying all the new weapons & trying combos. The kick takedown mechanic felt really good!
store.steampowered.com/app/3042790/...
Fast-paced first-person combat. Quite liked it! Loved trying all the new weapons & trying combos. The kick takedown mechanic felt really good!
store.steampowered.com/app/3042790/...
It's #TrailerTuesday! Check out the teaser for #Mushroam!
You can play the #demo now for #SteamNextFest!
Play it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3562630/...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #UE5 #unrealengine #voxelart #pixelart #platformer #2D #steam #wishlist
You can play the #demo now for #SteamNextFest!
Play it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3562630/...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #UE5 #unrealengine #voxelart #pixelart #platformer #2D #steam #wishlist
June 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It's #TrailerTuesday! Check out the teaser for #Mushroam!
You can play the #demo now for #SteamNextFest!
Play it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3562630/...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #UE5 #unrealengine #voxelart #pixelart #platformer #2D #steam #wishlist
You can play the #demo now for #SteamNextFest!
Play it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3562630/...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #UE5 #unrealengine #voxelart #pixelart #platformer #2D #steam #wishlist