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Wes Ehrlichman

@superwes.bsky.social

My dungeon exploration take on Minesweeper, Gravesweeper, is out NOW on iOS and Android! Please share it with your friends and give it a review. midnightlaunchgames.com/games/graves...

Gravesweeper - Halloween Puzzle Dungeon

Navigate through haunted dungeons as a brave skeleton, using Minesweeper-style logic to avoid deadly traps and find your way to freedom!

midnightlaunchgames.com

November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

Want to see what local game developers are working on? Come to our Share & Play event in a few weeks on Saturday 11/15! Scan the QR or go to stlgame.dev/events/ for more details!
#gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedevelopers #StL #STLouis

November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

Through forgotten corridors and the dim halls of memory, it has been gathering, growing — a presence older than our craft, yet hungry for creation.
Now it rises, gleaming and unnameable: the latest STLGameDev RoundUp!

roundup.stlgame.dev/issue-28/

#STLGameDev #GameDev #IndieGames #STL #StLouis

St Louis Game Developer RoundUp № 28

The St Louis Game Developer RoundUp is a monthly news aggregator for the St Louis Game Development community. It is a collection of news, events, and other items of interest to the community.

roundup.stlgame.dev

November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

St Louis Game Developer RoundUp № 27

roundup.stlgame.dev/issue-27/

#gamedev #indiegames #stlouis

St Louis Game Developer RoundUp № 27

The St Louis Game Developer RoundUp is a monthly news aggregator for the St Louis Game Development community. It is a collection of news, events, and other items of interest to the community.

roundup.stlgame.dev

October 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM

Colin Schulte

@miniscule-ent.bsky.social

Incredible game for an incredible price! I had the privilege of working with the game’s artist @looloopaa.bsky.social in a game jam, a great guy who does fantastic work!

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · Sep 29

Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils is $1.49 on Steam buff.ly/sf106MP

September 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM

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Kris (Wishlist Mansion of a Million Monsters!)

@kristruitt.bsky.social

Mansion of a Million Monsters! is in the @sixoneindie.com steam event! ➡️ bit.ly/sixonefall
Check out all the rad games along with my *revamped* steam page! ⬇️
store.steampowered.com/app/3627210/...

Six One Indie Showcase Steam Event Selection

September 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

Drop by and play some sick games today! We are all set up!

September 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM

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Colorgrave

@colorgrave.bsky.social

Bake it 'till you make it!
Our Kickstarter for Claire a la Mode is out NOW! 🎉

John's here to give you the lowdown on what we've got in the oven. 🍞

Consider backing our Kickstarter and get some cool perks!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3IU...
#kickstarter #indiedev #indiegame #platformer #arcade

Claire a la Mode - Kickstarter Trailer

YouTube video by Colorgrave

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August 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM

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Colorgrave

@colorgrave.bsky.social

You BUTTER believe it!
Claire a la Mode Kickstarter launches TOMORROW!🍰

Prep your cooking station and at YEAST give our Kickstarter a follow!

We're pumped to show you what we've got! 💪
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
#kickstarter #indiedev #indiegame #platformer

August 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

Hey gamers! We have a full August with almost every week being an opportunity to connect and network with your local developers! Join us!

www.meetup.com/st-louis-gam...

#gamedev #stlouis #creativecommunity #indiedev #gamer #stl

August 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

Saturday we spent the day at #MoGameCon representing the developers in our community and their games! We had 2 Game Demo Kiosks with 6(!) playable games/demos, a monitor showing trailers on loop all day, and stickers a plenty! Thanks to all who came out!

#stlouis #gamedev #demobooth #convention

July 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM

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Colorgrave

@colorgrave.bsky.social

Prodigal is SO close to 500 reviews on Steam!

Already tried it out but haven’t spilled your thoughts?
Go on over and help us reach our goal! ⛏️

Haven’t played yet but love Zelda like dungeons? What are you waiting for???
store.steampowered.com/app/1393820/...
#reviews #indiegame #indiedev

July 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM

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Chris Wade

@luckshotgames.com

The Chicago game scene is on the verge of having a big growth moment with the opportunity for a new community space. They're only a few grand short, so consider backing!
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

June 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

STL GameDev Monthly Game Dev Social is tomorrow at 7pm - programmers, artists, musicians, writers - game makers of all kinds: come gather and eat macaroni with us at the Dirty 20 Nerd Bar!
www.meetup.com/st-louis-gam...

#stlouis #gamedev #social #networking #gamer #indiedev #gamedeveloper #stl

June 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

The yellow alien will have his name revealed THIS THURSDAY, 6/12, at our Game Dev Social (www.meetup.com/st-louis-gam...) at the Dirty 20 in Ballwin. Be there at 7 to hang out and connect with fellow developers. VOTE NOW! forms.gle/xXjK1eAemf6Z...)
#stlouis #gamedev #networking #gamer #community

June GameDev Social!, Thu, Jun 12, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Come chat with fellow creators about making, playing, and admiring games! Talk about your game ideas and get inspired! Make friends and find collaborators. This month, we

www.meetup.com

June 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

We also need PLAYERS for these sweet games tomorrow! Come hang with us at 2pm at the Grand Glaize Library Branch. Or bring your game for us to play - digital or traditional!
Sign up on Meetup: meetu.ps/e/P4kvb/GMvJ...
#stlouis #stl #gamedev #playtest #networking #indiedev #creativecommunity

Share & Play: Game Playtesting!, Sat, Jun 7, 2025, 2:00 PM | Meetup

Join us for casual game testing! This is an opportunity for developers to share their progress, observe playtesting, and get feedback on their projects, and for local game

meetu.ps

June 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

We want to PLAY your games! Bring your game & a system to play it on this Saturday @ 2pm to the Grand Glaize Library. Any kind of game, including board games, we want to see!
There is a limited amount of space, so sign up ASAP!
#stlouis #gamedev #playtest #creativecomunity #networking #indiedev

Share & Play: Game Playtesting!, Sat, Jun 7, 2025, 2:00 PM | Meetup

Join us for casual game testing! This is an opportunity for developers to share their progress, observe playtesting, and get feedback on their projects, and for local game

meetu.ps

June 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Colin Schulte

@miniscule-ent.bsky.social

Got to work on a great team to make a game for @stlgame.dev’s Spring Game Jam. Check it out!

lucythepirate.itch.io/birds-of-a-f...

Birds of a Feather by LucythePirate, dorivy, Miniscule Entertainment

Local versus game in which these birds do not get along very well at all...

lucythepirate.itch.io

June 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM

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Indie City Games

@indiecitygames.org

We're gearing up for year two of C.I.G.S. (Chicago Indie Game Showcase), and we need your help to make it even better. Through our upcoming Kickstarter, you'll be able to get your tickets cheaper, sick merch, and a look at where we want to go.

#indiedev

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ind...

Coming soon: 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 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM

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STL Gamedev

@stlgame.dev

The #SaintLouis Spring Game Jam is May 23–June 1! 👾 Join other STL devs to build a game together. Work in person if you can—it's more fun! Open to students, hobbyists & pros. Find out more info at the link:

meetu.ps/e/P2rSY/GMvJ...

#gamedev #indiedev #gamejam #stl #creativecommunity #networking

The St Louis Spring Jam, from May 23rd to June 1st. The astronaut has a perfect butt.

May 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM

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Antler Dust

@antlerdust.bsky.social

What alien will you date??? Play the free demo of Cygnus-13 now and get to know them all!
store.steampowered.com/app/3631330/...

Then maybe check out the Kickstarter to help us make the full game 😉
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ant...

#indiedev #indiegame #visualnovel #indiescifi #scifi

May 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM

Colin Schulte

@miniscule-ent.bsky.social

Recorded a bit of gameplay from my 3D platformer youtu.be/GJvkmOcHopc?...

The Road Jess Traveled - Intro Room Gameplay

YouTube video by MinisculeEntertainment

youtu.be

March 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM

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Tony Wojnar

@tonywojnar.bsky.social

Violets of Amicus, the game I've been working freelance on for the last 4 years, just launched its Kickstarter! Be sure to give it a look! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cre...