Narwhalnut 🦋 Wishlist Insectile!
@narwhalnut.bsky.social
I program bugs 🐌🐛🦋 INSECTILE is an RPG about puzzlingly-shaped bugs! Wishlist today!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045270/Insectile/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045270/Insectile/
Delighted to announce that the INSECTILE demo will be in Steam Animal Fest! I'm hoping this will be a great boost for my little indie game!🐌
So if you haven't already... now's the perfect time to piece bugs together 🐛 to form some attacks! 💥
#indierpg #indiegames #pixelart
So if you haven't already... now's the perfect time to piece bugs together 🐛 to form some attacks! 💥
#indierpg #indiegames #pixelart
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Delighted to announce that the INSECTILE demo will be in Steam Animal Fest! I'm hoping this will be a great boost for my little indie game!🐌
So if you haven't already... now's the perfect time to piece bugs together 🐛 to form some attacks! 💥
#indierpg #indiegames #pixelart
So if you haven't already... now's the perfect time to piece bugs together 🐛 to form some attacks! 💥
#indierpg #indiegames #pixelart
Hey #PitchYaGame!
INSECTILE is a creature collector RPG where you piece bugs together to form your attacks!
🧩Collect puzzling little bugs
🎵Synergize their unique effects
🍄Explore a giant garden full of secrets
🐌Try the demo today!🐌
#indierpg #pixelart
INSECTILE is a creature collector RPG where you piece bugs together to form your attacks!
🧩Collect puzzling little bugs
🎵Synergize their unique effects
🍄Explore a giant garden full of secrets
🐌Try the demo today!🐌
#indierpg #pixelart
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hey #PitchYaGame!
INSECTILE is a creature collector RPG where you piece bugs together to form your attacks!
🧩Collect puzzling little bugs
🎵Synergize their unique effects
🍄Explore a giant garden full of secrets
🐌Try the demo today!🐌
#indierpg #pixelart
INSECTILE is a creature collector RPG where you piece bugs together to form your attacks!
🧩Collect puzzling little bugs
🎵Synergize their unique effects
🍄Explore a giant garden full of secrets
🐌Try the demo today!🐌
#indierpg #pixelart
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Okay, I do a color sketch for every INSECTILE before I commit to its design. I normally don't share them but LOOK AT HOW THE EARTHWORM TURNED OUT! DONUT!
#indierpg #indiegames #gamedev #pixelart
#indierpg #indiegames #gamedev #pixelart
October 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Okay, I do a color sketch for every INSECTILE before I commit to its design. I normally don't share them but LOOK AT HOW THE EARTHWORM TURNED OUT! DONUT!
#indierpg #indiegames #gamedev #pixelart
#indierpg #indiegames #gamedev #pixelart
Introducing...
The Assassin Caterpillars!🐛
"But they're so cute I want to pet them..." DON'T! Touching their needles does 1 damage! Ouch!
#gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #indierpg
The Assassin Caterpillars!🐛
"But they're so cute I want to pet them..." DON'T! Touching their needles does 1 damage! Ouch!
#gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #indierpg
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Introducing...
The Assassin Caterpillars!🐛
"But they're so cute I want to pet them..." DON'T! Touching their needles does 1 damage! Ouch!
#gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #indierpg
The Assassin Caterpillars!🐛
"But they're so cute I want to pet them..." DON'T! Touching their needles does 1 damage! Ouch!
#gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #indierpg
I was initially worried that the "blockers" in INSECTILE would annoy players... but many cited them as the most interesting parts of the demo!
So, I'm working on new blocker types today : ) Bees now leave honey splotches and water skimmers have armor that pops like bubble wrap!
#gamedev #indiegame
So, I'm working on new blocker types today : ) Bees now leave honey splotches and water skimmers have armor that pops like bubble wrap!
#gamedev #indiegame
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I was initially worried that the "blockers" in INSECTILE would annoy players... but many cited them as the most interesting parts of the demo!
So, I'm working on new blocker types today : ) Bees now leave honey splotches and water skimmers have armor that pops like bubble wrap!
#gamedev #indiegame
So, I'm working on new blocker types today : ) Bees now leave honey splotches and water skimmers have armor that pops like bubble wrap!
#gamedev #indiegame
Fun Fact: In a few mantis species, the female will sometimes eat the head of her partner when mating.
Lesser Known Fact: This gives the male mantis a more optimal attack formation. Love is beautiful💙
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev #indierpg
Lesser Known Fact: This gives the male mantis a more optimal attack formation. Love is beautiful💙
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev #indierpg
September 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Fun Fact: In a few mantis species, the female will sometimes eat the head of her partner when mating.
Lesser Known Fact: This gives the male mantis a more optimal attack formation. Love is beautiful💙
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev #indierpg
Lesser Known Fact: This gives the male mantis a more optimal attack formation. Love is beautiful💙
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev #indierpg
3 years ago I thought I had completely bombed a game jam, but a kind journalist wrote “it’s such a brilliantly simple concept, superbly delivered.”
Here's that same game today!🐌
#indiegames #pixelart #gamedev #indierpg
Here's that same game today!🐌
#indiegames #pixelart #gamedev #indierpg
September 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
3 years ago I thought I had completely bombed a game jam, but a kind journalist wrote “it’s such a brilliantly simple concept, superbly delivered.”
Here's that same game today!🐌
#indiegames #pixelart #gamedev #indierpg
Here's that same game today!🐌
#indiegames #pixelart #gamedev #indierpg
Silksong may have ruined my chances of sticking out as a game about bugs, but I'd like to see Hornet try to incorporate shape puzzles into combat!
#indiegames #indierpg #pixelart #gaming
#indiegames #indierpg #pixelart #gaming
September 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Silksong may have ruined my chances of sticking out as a game about bugs, but I'd like to see Hornet try to incorporate shape puzzles into combat!
#indiegames #indierpg #pixelart #gaming
#indiegames #indierpg #pixelart #gaming
It's an exciting week 🐛 Come see INSECTILE at GDEX!
Check out booth B107 where I will be showing off the game and handing out some stickers while supplies last!
#GDEX #gamedev #indiegaming
Check out booth B107 where I will be showing off the game and handing out some stickers while supplies last!
#GDEX #gamedev #indiegaming
September 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It's an exciting week 🐛 Come see INSECTILE at GDEX!
Check out booth B107 where I will be showing off the game and handing out some stickers while supplies last!
#GDEX #gamedev #indiegaming
Check out booth B107 where I will be showing off the game and handing out some stickers while supplies last!
#GDEX #gamedev #indiegaming
INSECTILE has been selected to be a part of #MonsterTamingDirect 2025!
Please tune in for an exclusive new trailer🎉🐌
Thank you so much to Gym Leader Ed!
Please tune in for an exclusive new trailer🎉🐌
Thank you so much to Gym Leader Ed!
September 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
INSECTILE has been selected to be a part of #MonsterTamingDirect 2025!
Please tune in for an exclusive new trailer🎉🐌
Thank you so much to Gym Leader Ed!
Please tune in for an exclusive new trailer🎉🐌
Thank you so much to Gym Leader Ed!
I debated not doing this trend because I am so late... But I think it would be such a miss not to include my indie game's extreme makeover.
It's an entirely different game now - and for the better! 🔥🐛
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #pixelart
It's an entirely different game now - and for the better! 🔥🐛
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #pixelart
August 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I debated not doing this trend because I am so late... But I think it would be such a miss not to include my indie game's extreme makeover.
It's an entirely different game now - and for the better! 🔥🐛
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #pixelart
It's an entirely different game now - and for the better! 🔥🐛
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #pixelart
Showing off all the cool abilities in my indie game at once!
#wishlistwednesday
#wishlistwednesday
August 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Showing off all the cool abilities in my indie game at once!
#wishlistwednesday
#wishlistwednesday
Okay. Submitting Insectile to Monster Tamer Direct. Wish me Luck : )
Afterwards, the Steam page is getting a big makeover!
#gamedev #indiegame #indierpg
Afterwards, the Steam page is getting a big makeover!
#gamedev #indiegame #indierpg
August 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Okay. Submitting Insectile to Monster Tamer Direct. Wish me Luck : )
Afterwards, the Steam page is getting a big makeover!
#gamedev #indiegame #indierpg
Afterwards, the Steam page is getting a big makeover!
#gamedev #indiegame #indierpg
I'm not dead! I've just been busy working on something super secret and very cool! : )
I did have time to clean up this bubble effect a little bit - Now the shield pieces fly to the mushroom man! Satisfying!
#pixelart #gamedev #indierpg #wishlistwednesday
I did have time to clean up this bubble effect a little bit - Now the shield pieces fly to the mushroom man! Satisfying!
#pixelart #gamedev #indierpg #wishlistwednesday
August 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'm not dead! I've just been busy working on something super secret and very cool! : )
I did have time to clean up this bubble effect a little bit - Now the shield pieces fly to the mushroom man! Satisfying!
#pixelart #gamedev #indierpg #wishlistwednesday
I did have time to clean up this bubble effect a little bit - Now the shield pieces fly to the mushroom man! Satisfying!
#pixelart #gamedev #indierpg #wishlistwednesday
Working on some shots for a brand new trailer!
Any feedback on this screen?
#gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #indierpg
Any feedback on this screen?
#gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #indierpg
August 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Working on some shots for a brand new trailer!
Any feedback on this screen?
#gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #indierpg
Any feedback on this screen?
#gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #indierpg
What to expect from my indie game:
🐛 Dozens of unique bugs to catch!
🧩 Piece them together to form your attacks!
🎵 Synergize their effects!
🍄 Explore a beautiful world as a little mushroom!
🐛 Dozens of unique bugs to catch!
🧩 Piece them together to form your attacks!
🎵 Synergize their effects!
🍄 Explore a beautiful world as a little mushroom!
August 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
What to expect from my indie game:
🐛 Dozens of unique bugs to catch!
🧩 Piece them together to form your attacks!
🎵 Synergize their effects!
🍄 Explore a beautiful world as a little mushroom!
🐛 Dozens of unique bugs to catch!
🧩 Piece them together to form your attacks!
🎵 Synergize their effects!
🍄 Explore a beautiful world as a little mushroom!
Another new effect: Slash!
This one is just *so* satisfying to use - it sweeps and damages the entire row at once!
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #RPG
This one is just *so* satisfying to use - it sweeps and damages the entire row at once!
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #RPG
August 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Another new effect: Slash!
This one is just *so* satisfying to use - it sweeps and damages the entire row at once!
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #RPG
This one is just *so* satisfying to use - it sweeps and damages the entire row at once!
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #RPG
I am working on a new bug to appear in a special upcoming trailer. I kind of want to show it off but also kind of want it to be a secret.
So, here's a terrible JPEG.
#pixelart? #indiegames #gamedev
So, here's a terrible JPEG.
#pixelart? #indiegames #gamedev
August 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I am working on a new bug to appear in a special upcoming trailer. I kind of want to show it off but also kind of want it to be a secret.
So, here's a terrible JPEG.
#pixelart? #indiegames #gamedev
So, here's a terrible JPEG.
#pixelart? #indiegames #gamedev
FINALLY got a real sprite for these guys!
Isn't their little jump so cute?
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #indierpg
Isn't their little jump so cute?
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #indierpg
August 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
FINALLY got a real sprite for these guys!
Isn't their little jump so cute?
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #indierpg
Isn't their little jump so cute?
#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #indierpg
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I couldn't be happier with all the entries - thank you all! 🐌
I couldn't be happier with all the entries - thank you all! 🐌
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I couldn't be happier with all the entries - thank you all! 🐌
I couldn't be happier with all the entries - thank you all! 🐌
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