NathanAuckett
@nathanauckett.bsky.social
Indie game dev.
Lead programmer for DeathCount Games.
Currently working on Speck.
Author of 'GameMaker Essentials'.
Primarily work in, you guessed it, Game Maker!
My games and socials:
https://nathanauckett.github.io/nate-tree/
Lead programmer for DeathCount Games.
Currently working on Speck.
Author of 'GameMaker Essentials'.
Primarily work in, you guessed it, Game Maker!
My games and socials:
https://nathanauckett.github.io/nate-tree/
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NathanAuckett
@nathanauckett.bsky.social
· Oct 11
Speck by DeathCount Games
Explore dangerous caves
deathcountgames.itch.io
We're making a new game!!! 😁
It's called Speck and its a fast-paced, momentum platformer.
We're very early on in development but we'll be showing it next week at @sxswsydney.com !
You can see and follow it on @itch.io here:
deathcountgames.itch.io/speck
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #newgame
It's called Speck and its a fast-paced, momentum platformer.
We're very early on in development but we'll be showing it next week at @sxswsydney.com !
You can see and follow it on @itch.io here:
deathcountgames.itch.io/speck
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #newgame
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Reach new heights in this skyward adventure!
No install, runs smooth at 60fps, totally free.
Try it out if you’re bored.
🕹️ https://beep8.org/b8/beep8.html?b8rom=9f77d0d57b00e286db160d374055e4e7.b8&
#indiedevhour #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #pixelart
No install, runs smooth at 60fps, totally free.
Try it out if you’re bored.
🕹️ https://beep8.org/b8/beep8.html?b8rom=9f77d0d57b00e286db160d374055e4e7.b8&
#indiedevhour #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #pixelart
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Reach new heights in this skyward adventure!
No install, runs smooth at 60fps, totally free.
Try it out if you’re bored.
🕹️ https://beep8.org/b8/beep8.html?b8rom=9f77d0d57b00e286db160d374055e4e7.b8&
#indiedevhour #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #pixelart
No install, runs smooth at 60fps, totally free.
Try it out if you’re bored.
🕹️ https://beep8.org/b8/beep8.html?b8rom=9f77d0d57b00e286db160d374055e4e7.b8&
#indiedevhour #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #pixelart
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#gamemaker #gamedev work in progress : )
November 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#gamemaker #gamedev work in progress : )
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The Godot Shaders Bible will receive three more updates. The first one includes the pines and post-processing you see in this video. For the final update, the project will be upgraded to Godot 4.6. Interested in shaders? Check it out 🙂👌🏻 jettelly.com/store/the-go...
#indiedev #gamedev #godot
#indiedev #gamedev #godot
November 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The Godot Shaders Bible will receive three more updates. The first one includes the pines and post-processing you see in this video. For the final update, the project will be upgraded to Godot 4.6. Interested in shaders? Check it out 🙂👌🏻 jettelly.com/store/the-go...
#indiedev #gamedev #godot
#indiedev #gamedev #godot
A while back I was trying to find how to make rope physics WITHOUT a physics engine.
Was surprisingly difficult to find at the time.
So for anyone searching for the same in future:
You're after "Verlet integration" or "Verlet Rope" ❤️
Great tutorial: toqoz.fyi/game-rope.html
#gamedev #indiedev
Was surprisingly difficult to find at the time.
So for anyone searching for the same in future:
You're after "Verlet integration" or "Verlet Rope" ❤️
Great tutorial: toqoz.fyi/game-rope.html
#gamedev #indiedev
November 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM
A while back I was trying to find how to make rope physics WITHOUT a physics engine.
Was surprisingly difficult to find at the time.
So for anyone searching for the same in future:
You're after "Verlet integration" or "Verlet Rope" ❤️
Great tutorial: toqoz.fyi/game-rope.html
#gamedev #indiedev
Was surprisingly difficult to find at the time.
So for anyone searching for the same in future:
You're after "Verlet integration" or "Verlet Rope" ❤️
Great tutorial: toqoz.fyi/game-rope.html
#gamedev #indiedev
It's early Screenshot Saturday for me so I think its a perfect time to share some of our #gamedev journey getting Speck working... so far.
This will be a bit of a quote-chain that I add to over time.
Got quite a few old videos showing the process.
See bellow quoted post for where we're at now:
This will be a bit of a quote-chain that I add to over time.
Got quite a few old videos showing the process.
See bellow quoted post for where we're at now:
Here's a video showing off some of the movement mechanics in Speck.
Speck is a rolly bouncy momentum platformer with secrets, puzzles, a story; all that good stuff.
I've got lots of development videos from the start so I might make a thread showing how we got here.
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
Speck is a rolly bouncy momentum platformer with secrets, puzzles, a story; all that good stuff.
I've got lots of development videos from the start so I might make a thread showing how we got here.
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
October 31, 2025 at 7:26 PM
It's early Screenshot Saturday for me so I think its a perfect time to share some of our #gamedev journey getting Speck working... so far.
This will be a bit of a quote-chain that I add to over time.
Got quite a few old videos showing the process.
See bellow quoted post for where we're at now:
This will be a bit of a quote-chain that I add to over time.
Got quite a few old videos showing the process.
See bellow quoted post for where we're at now:
Reposted by NathanAuckett
Narrative Designers, do you want to work on "a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe"? And with one of the kindest, friendliest teams I've ever met? Then this job's for you #games #gamedev #CDPR www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2064...
CD PROJEKT RED — Award-Winning Creator of Story-Driven RPGs
As the team behind The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we create revolutionary RPGs with memorable stories that inspire gamers.
www.cdprojektred.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Narrative Designers, do you want to work on "a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe"? And with one of the kindest, friendliest teams I've ever met? Then this job's for you #games #gamedev #CDPR www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2064...
Any #gamedev who's done pixel art before might already know about this, but I didn't until now so I want to share it for my fellow non-knowers:
A gamedev on YouTube by the name of T3ssel8r made a video showing the workings of a shader for pixel art upscaling:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6tp...
A gamedev on YouTube by the name of T3ssel8r made a video showing the workings of a shader for pixel art upscaling:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6tp...
Crafting a Better Shader for Pixel Art Upscaling
YouTube video by t3ssel8r
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Any #gamedev who's done pixel art before might already know about this, but I didn't until now so I want to share it for my fellow non-knowers:
A gamedev on YouTube by the name of T3ssel8r made a video showing the workings of a shader for pixel art upscaling:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6tp...
A gamedev on YouTube by the name of T3ssel8r made a video showing the workings of a shader for pixel art upscaling:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6tp...
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We’re looking for an Audio Engineer to join our team at HB-Studios! If you’re into audio AND programming then give this look! #gamedevjobs #gameaudiojobs #gavedev
job-boards.greenhouse.io/hbstudios/jo...
job-boards.greenhouse.io/hbstudios/jo...
a young boy is sitting at a desk in front of a computer
ALT: a young boy is sitting at a desk in front of a computer
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
We’re looking for an Audio Engineer to join our team at HB-Studios! If you’re into audio AND programming then give this look! #gamedevjobs #gameaudiojobs #gavedev
job-boards.greenhouse.io/hbstudios/jo...
job-boards.greenhouse.io/hbstudios/jo...
Had a great time at @sxswsydney.com this week!
Huuuuge thanks to all the organizers and thanks for everyone who came and played Speck. ❤️❤️❤️
We got lots of great insight and feedback.
Was awesome to see how people play and discover a few pain points which we can now address.
Huuuuge thanks to all the organizers and thanks for everyone who came and played Speck. ❤️❤️❤️
We got lots of great insight and feedback.
Was awesome to see how people play and discover a few pain points which we can now address.
October 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Had a great time at @sxswsydney.com this week!
Huuuuge thanks to all the organizers and thanks for everyone who came and played Speck. ❤️❤️❤️
We got lots of great insight and feedback.
Was awesome to see how people play and discover a few pain points which we can now address.
Huuuuge thanks to all the organizers and thanks for everyone who came and played Speck. ❤️❤️❤️
We got lots of great insight and feedback.
Was awesome to see how people play and discover a few pain points which we can now address.
Speck will be at #SXSWSydney tomorrow!
If you're attending and want to try out our short demo you'll be able to find me at the games showcase Friday and Saturday.
P.S. On Saturday you can get in for free ;)
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
If you're attending and want to try out our short demo you'll be able to find me at the games showcase Friday and Saturday.
P.S. On Saturday you can get in for free ;)
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Speck will be at #SXSWSydney tomorrow!
If you're attending and want to try out our short demo you'll be able to find me at the games showcase Friday and Saturday.
P.S. On Saturday you can get in for free ;)
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
If you're attending and want to try out our short demo you'll be able to find me at the games showcase Friday and Saturday.
P.S. On Saturday you can get in for free ;)
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
Added some last minute collectable collection juice before the #SXSW demo later this week.
Sound on for extra points. 🔊👌
Feedback welcome ❤️
#indiedev #gamedev #GameMaker
Sound on for extra points. 🔊👌
Feedback welcome ❤️
#indiedev #gamedev #GameMaker
October 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Added some last minute collectable collection juice before the #SXSW demo later this week.
Sound on for extra points. 🔊👌
Feedback welcome ❤️
#indiedev #gamedev #GameMaker
Sound on for extra points. 🔊👌
Feedback welcome ❤️
#indiedev #gamedev #GameMaker
Reposted by NathanAuckett
Basic 2D Primitive Shapes: 128px versatile shape collection for game developers
https://reactorcore.itch.io/basic-2d-shapes-primitive-128px
#gameAssets #2Dshapes #primitiveGraphics #gameDesign #visualElements
https://reactorcore.itch.io/basic-2d-shapes-primitive-128px
#gameAssets #2Dshapes #primitiveGraphics #gameDesign #visualElements
Basic 2D Shapes Primitive 128px by Reactorcore
Squares, circles, triangles, polygons, arrows, basic building blocks for art!
reactorcore.itch.io
October 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Basic 2D Primitive Shapes: 128px versatile shape collection for game developers
https://reactorcore.itch.io/basic-2d-shapes-primitive-128px
#gameAssets #2Dshapes #primitiveGraphics #gameDesign #visualElements
https://reactorcore.itch.io/basic-2d-shapes-primitive-128px
#gameAssets #2Dshapes #primitiveGraphics #gameDesign #visualElements
Reposted by NathanAuckett
Today's focus is on the worm's laser power-up of the #roguelite mode of our #indiegame. We wanted for the boss to put pressure on players that were far away. Upgrading it lowers the cooldown and make it faster to fire.
#gamedev #platformer #runnergame
#gamedev #platformer #runnergame
October 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Today's focus is on the worm's laser power-up of the #roguelite mode of our #indiegame. We wanted for the boss to put pressure on players that were far away. Upgrading it lowers the cooldown and make it faster to fire.
#gamedev #platformer #runnergame
#gamedev #platformer #runnergame
Here's a video showing off some of the movement mechanics in Speck.
Speck is a rolly bouncy momentum platformer with secrets, puzzles, a story; all that good stuff.
I've got lots of development videos from the start so I might make a thread showing how we got here.
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
Speck is a rolly bouncy momentum platformer with secrets, puzzles, a story; all that good stuff.
I've got lots of development videos from the start so I might make a thread showing how we got here.
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
October 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Here's a video showing off some of the movement mechanics in Speck.
Speck is a rolly bouncy momentum platformer with secrets, puzzles, a story; all that good stuff.
I've got lots of development videos from the start so I might make a thread showing how we got here.
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
Speck is a rolly bouncy momentum platformer with secrets, puzzles, a story; all that good stuff.
I've got lots of development videos from the start so I might make a thread showing how we got here.
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker
We're making a new game!!! 😁
It's called Speck and its a fast-paced, momentum platformer.
We're very early on in development but we'll be showing it next week at @sxswsydney.com !
You can see and follow it on @itch.io here:
deathcountgames.itch.io/speck
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #newgame
It's called Speck and its a fast-paced, momentum platformer.
We're very early on in development but we'll be showing it next week at @sxswsydney.com !
You can see and follow it on @itch.io here:
deathcountgames.itch.io/speck
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #newgame
Speck by DeathCount Games
Explore dangerous caves
deathcountgames.itch.io
October 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We're making a new game!!! 😁
It's called Speck and its a fast-paced, momentum platformer.
We're very early on in development but we'll be showing it next week at @sxswsydney.com !
You can see and follow it on @itch.io here:
deathcountgames.itch.io/speck
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #newgame
It's called Speck and its a fast-paced, momentum platformer.
We're very early on in development but we'll be showing it next week at @sxswsydney.com !
You can see and follow it on @itch.io here:
deathcountgames.itch.io/speck
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #newgame
Reposted by NathanAuckett
8-Bit Adventures 2 is 30% Off on Steam in the #SteamAutumnSale!
It's rated Very Positive with 258 reviews, so if you're looking for a fantastic #JRPG adventure with lovable characters & FFX-style combat, please check it out! 😊
store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#ScreenshotSaturday #RPG
It's rated Very Positive with 258 reviews, so if you're looking for a fantastic #JRPG adventure with lovable characters & FFX-style combat, please check it out! 😊
store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#ScreenshotSaturday #RPG
October 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
8-Bit Adventures 2 is 30% Off on Steam in the #SteamAutumnSale!
It's rated Very Positive with 258 reviews, so if you're looking for a fantastic #JRPG adventure with lovable characters & FFX-style combat, please check it out! 😊
store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#ScreenshotSaturday #RPG
It's rated Very Positive with 258 reviews, so if you're looking for a fantastic #JRPG adventure with lovable characters & FFX-style combat, please check it out! 😊
store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#ScreenshotSaturday #RPG
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I build weird, fun, and functional games & tools in #GameMaker + #Unreal + #Godot and I’m available for work!
📩 chris@lemontoastmedia.com (or DM)
🎮 Downloadables: lemontoast-games.itch.io
#indiedev #gamedev #forhire #gamemaker #unrealengine #blueskydev #indiegame #gamedevjobs #freelancegamedev
📩 chris@lemontoastmedia.com (or DM)
🎮 Downloadables: lemontoast-games.itch.io
#indiedev #gamedev #forhire #gamemaker #unrealengine #blueskydev #indiegame #gamedevjobs #freelancegamedev
LemonToast Games
lemontoast-games.itch.io
September 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I build weird, fun, and functional games & tools in #GameMaker + #Unreal + #Godot and I’m available for work!
📩 chris@lemontoastmedia.com (or DM)
🎮 Downloadables: lemontoast-games.itch.io
#indiedev #gamedev #forhire #gamemaker #unrealengine #blueskydev #indiegame #gamedevjobs #freelancegamedev
📩 chris@lemontoastmedia.com (or DM)
🎮 Downloadables: lemontoast-games.itch.io
#indiedev #gamedev #forhire #gamemaker #unrealengine #blueskydev #indiegame #gamedevjobs #freelancegamedev
Reposted by NathanAuckett
The SXSW Sydney Games Festival is back — 120+ games from 38+ countries, dev commentary sessions, big industry convos & pro dev/networking built in. It’s not just a showcase, it’s where the future of games is being built.
🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp
#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev
🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp
#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev
August 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The SXSW Sydney Games Festival is back — 120+ games from 38+ countries, dev commentary sessions, big industry convos & pro dev/networking built in. It’s not just a showcase, it’s where the future of games is being built.
🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp
#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev
🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp
#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev
Reposted by NathanAuckett
🐢🏝️!! GAME ANNOUNCEMENT !! 🏝️🐢
Shelldiver, an incremental game about a turtle collecting a ton of jellyfish, just got a page live on Steam.
GO WISHLIST IT!
store.steampowered.com/app/3862670/...
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart
Shelldiver, an incremental game about a turtle collecting a ton of jellyfish, just got a page live on Steam.
GO WISHLIST IT!
store.steampowered.com/app/3862670/...
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart
July 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🐢🏝️!! GAME ANNOUNCEMENT !! 🏝️🐢
Shelldiver, an incremental game about a turtle collecting a ton of jellyfish, just got a page live on Steam.
GO WISHLIST IT!
store.steampowered.com/app/3862670/...
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart
Shelldiver, an incremental game about a turtle collecting a ton of jellyfish, just got a page live on Steam.
GO WISHLIST IT!
store.steampowered.com/app/3862670/...
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart
Reposted by NathanAuckett
When I found a pub with an inverted normal map. (If you understand what this means, you have to repost.)
July 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
When I found a pub with an inverted normal map. (If you understand what this means, you have to repost.)
Reposted by NathanAuckett
I present the GameMaker Cat Starter Pack.
The only requirement is making cool games with GameMaker. Reply with your game, and follow these cool people.
#GameMaker / #indiegame / #gamedev / #screenshotsaturday
go.bsky.app/4PtYpWt
The only requirement is making cool games with GameMaker. Reply with your game, and follow these cool people.
#GameMaker / #indiegame / #gamedev / #screenshotsaturday
go.bsky.app/4PtYpWt
April 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I present the GameMaker Cat Starter Pack.
The only requirement is making cool games with GameMaker. Reply with your game, and follow these cool people.
#GameMaker / #indiegame / #gamedev / #screenshotsaturday
go.bsky.app/4PtYpWt
The only requirement is making cool games with GameMaker. Reply with your game, and follow these cool people.
#GameMaker / #indiegame / #gamedev / #screenshotsaturday
go.bsky.app/4PtYpWt
Reposted by NathanAuckett
March 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Reposted by NathanAuckett
I'm thrilled to announce that I'm once again running the INDIE GAME SHOWCASE at Central Coast Comicon 2025! 🥳
Go hands-on with 19 New and Upcoming Video Games from local, Aussie, and International indie developers!
www.cccomicon.com.au
Go hands-on with 19 New and Upcoming Video Games from local, Aussie, and International indie developers!
www.cccomicon.com.au
May 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I'm thrilled to announce that I'm once again running the INDIE GAME SHOWCASE at Central Coast Comicon 2025! 🥳
Go hands-on with 19 New and Upcoming Video Games from local, Aussie, and International indie developers!
www.cccomicon.com.au
Go hands-on with 19 New and Upcoming Video Games from local, Aussie, and International indie developers!
www.cccomicon.com.au
Reposted by NathanAuckett
March 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
