Niall Crabtree
@niallcrabtree.bsky.social
Dad | Game Designer | Play, Talk, Repeat | Game Design Library
Been refreshing like mad this morning to make sure I got the screenshot, who knows if I'll ever get a perfect sequence again.
Also, thank you for the amazing support since the channel started in Jan of this year, my goal for the end of 25 was 500 subs, which I have reached and then some!
Also, thank you for the amazing support since the channel started in Jan of this year, my goal for the end of 25 was 500 subs, which I have reached and then some!
November 15, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Been refreshing like mad this morning to make sure I got the screenshot, who knows if I'll ever get a perfect sequence again.
Also, thank you for the amazing support since the channel started in Jan of this year, my goal for the end of 25 was 500 subs, which I have reached and then some!
Also, thank you for the amazing support since the channel started in Jan of this year, my goal for the end of 25 was 500 subs, which I have reached and then some!
Out of nowhere I think I might be obsessed with Balatro-likes
November 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Out of nowhere I think I might be obsessed with Balatro-likes
If you didn't know, #ballxpit 's @kennysun.com made a game previously, and it's incredible!
In my latest video I broke down the core design difference between the games and how potentially those difference lead to a larger commercial success!
youtu.be/BvERQw7Iqdo
#ballpit #indiegames
In my latest video I broke down the core design difference between the games and how potentially those difference lead to a larger commercial success!
youtu.be/BvERQw7Iqdo
#ballpit #indiegames
The Game Before Ball x Pit
YouTube video by Game Design Library
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
If you didn't know, #ballxpit 's @kennysun.com made a game previously, and it's incredible!
In my latest video I broke down the core design difference between the games and how potentially those difference lead to a larger commercial success!
youtu.be/BvERQw7Iqdo
#ballpit #indiegames
In my latest video I broke down the core design difference between the games and how potentially those difference lead to a larger commercial success!
youtu.be/BvERQw7Iqdo
#ballpit #indiegames
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Overcooked! 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is OUT NOW 🍽️
🔥 4K, 60FPS gameplay
🧑🍳 Exclusive Platinum Platypus Chef
❤️ Switch 2 features including:
📹 Camera Play, Game Share & more!
Play on Nintendo Switch 2 today!
https://youtu.be/qMrbOrRlqPg
🔥 4K, 60FPS gameplay
🧑🍳 Exclusive Platinum Platypus Chef
❤️ Switch 2 features including:
📹 Camera Play, Game Share & more!
Play on Nintendo Switch 2 today!
https://youtu.be/qMrbOrRlqPg
Overcooked! 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Team17
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Overcooked! 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is OUT NOW 🍽️
🔥 4K, 60FPS gameplay
🧑🍳 Exclusive Platinum Platypus Chef
❤️ Switch 2 features including:
📹 Camera Play, Game Share & more!
Play on Nintendo Switch 2 today!
https://youtu.be/qMrbOrRlqPg
🔥 4K, 60FPS gameplay
🧑🍳 Exclusive Platinum Platypus Chef
❤️ Switch 2 features including:
📹 Camera Play, Game Share & more!
Play on Nintendo Switch 2 today!
https://youtu.be/qMrbOrRlqPg
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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I'm enjoying Promise Mascot Agency and Pinky may be the best character in a game yet.
November 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I'm enjoying Promise Mascot Agency and Pinky may be the best character in a game yet.
I've been playing a lot of #roguelikes over the last year, here are my favourite 7 cool mechanics in the ones I've played.
#indiegames #gamedesign #gamedev
youtu.be/5tYXoZwphl0
#indiegames #gamedesign #gamedev
youtu.be/5tYXoZwphl0
7 Cool Mechanics in 7 Roguelikes
YouTube video by Game Design Library
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I've been playing a lot of #roguelikes over the last year, here are my favourite 7 cool mechanics in the ones I've played.
#indiegames #gamedesign #gamedev
youtu.be/5tYXoZwphl0
#indiegames #gamedesign #gamedev
youtu.be/5tYXoZwphl0
So far I've only been able to play Borderlands 4 exclusively in 30 min stints (not including the other 30 mins for compiling shaders), so far it's really fun! Really interested to play with friends and different levels and really dig down into how the level scaling works!
September 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
So far I've only been able to play Borderlands 4 exclusively in 30 min stints (not including the other 30 mins for compiling shaders), so far it's really fun! Really interested to play with friends and different levels and really dig down into how the level scaling works!
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was nobody going to tell me there was a viscera cleanup detail clone where you play as goblin maids
September 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
was nobody going to tell me there was a viscera cleanup detail clone where you play as goblin maids
Covered Caput Mortum by @wildartsdevs.bsky.social as well as other "weird" #indiegames in one of my recent cool mechanic videos.
The recent Steam Next Fests have been not just great for indie devs with games close to release, but as inspo to Devs for their own games. youtu.be/4Qr6ejKGf24
The recent Steam Next Fests have been not just great for indie devs with games close to release, but as inspo to Devs for their own games. youtu.be/4Qr6ejKGf24
5 Cool Mechanics in 5 WEIRD Games - Baby Steps, Ratshaker & More!
YouTube video by Game Design Library
youtu.be
September 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Covered Caput Mortum by @wildartsdevs.bsky.social as well as other "weird" #indiegames in one of my recent cool mechanic videos.
The recent Steam Next Fests have been not just great for indie devs with games close to release, but as inspo to Devs for their own games. youtu.be/4Qr6ejKGf24
The recent Steam Next Fests have been not just great for indie devs with games close to release, but as inspo to Devs for their own games. youtu.be/4Qr6ejKGf24
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Caput Mortum is out NOW!! 💀🎉🎉👻
Delve into an abandoned alchemist's tower, using your hand to solve puzzles and fight enemies, and uncover frightening secrets.
#indiegame #survivalhorror #horrorgame
Delve into an abandoned alchemist's tower, using your hand to solve puzzles and fight enemies, and uncover frightening secrets.
#indiegame #survivalhorror #horrorgame
August 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Caput Mortum is out NOW!! 💀🎉🎉👻
Delve into an abandoned alchemist's tower, using your hand to solve puzzles and fight enemies, and uncover frightening secrets.
#indiegame #survivalhorror #horrorgame
Delve into an abandoned alchemist's tower, using your hand to solve puzzles and fight enemies, and uncover frightening secrets.
#indiegame #survivalhorror #horrorgame
Played about an hour of Sword of the Sea so far, considering I wasn't a massive fan of Journey or Abzu, it's really grabbed me.
Looks incredible, music is great, but the game feel of the surfing coupled with the interesting to explore world is what sells it to me I think.
Excited to keep playing!
Looks incredible, music is great, but the game feel of the surfing coupled with the interesting to explore world is what sells it to me I think.
Excited to keep playing!
August 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Played about an hour of Sword of the Sea so far, considering I wasn't a massive fan of Journey or Abzu, it's really grabbed me.
Looks incredible, music is great, but the game feel of the surfing coupled with the interesting to explore world is what sells it to me I think.
Excited to keep playing!
Looks incredible, music is great, but the game feel of the surfing coupled with the interesting to explore world is what sells it to me I think.
Excited to keep playing!
Borrowed my brother's Switch 2 to play DK: Bananza. It was fun, but I feel like what would have made it more fun for me was more specific platforming puzzles combining the Bananzas. Outside of one or two examples, combining Bananzas were only for making your own fun IMO.
August 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Borrowed my brother's Switch 2 to play DK: Bananza. It was fun, but I feel like what would have made it more fun for me was more specific platforming puzzles combining the Bananzas. Outside of one or two examples, combining Bananzas were only for making your own fun IMO.
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that SASS 😩❤️ utter perfection
so excited for ACUVAC to come out in just 8 days! this friend's in there! they're in the game!!!
#gamedev #indiegame #animation
so excited for ACUVAC to come out in just 8 days! this friend's in there! they're in the game!!!
#gamedev #indiegame #animation
August 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
that SASS 😩❤️ utter perfection
so excited for ACUVAC to come out in just 8 days! this friend's in there! they're in the game!!!
#gamedev #indiegame #animation
so excited for ACUVAC to come out in just 8 days! this friend's in there! they're in the game!!!
#gamedev #indiegame #animation
Probably the hardest I've worked on a video so far about probably one of the most basic game design topics I've covered so far. Did I go over the top? Probably...
youtu.be/zgn2R8k-W-k
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #videoessay
youtu.be/zgn2R8k-W-k
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #videoessay
How Can a Detective Game with NO DETECTING Work? - Frog Detective Series Game Design Analysis
YouTube video by Game Design Library
youtu.be
August 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Probably the hardest I've worked on a video so far about probably one of the most basic game design topics I've covered so far. Did I go over the top? Probably...
youtu.be/zgn2R8k-W-k
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #videoessay
youtu.be/zgn2R8k-W-k
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #videoessay
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👀Check out my new game! It's basically Blue Prince meets Silent Hill.
#indiegame #gamedev #horror #darkrooms
#indiegame #gamedev #horror #darkrooms
Dark Rooms on Steam
Dark Rooms is a survival horror room-drafting game set in a looping nightmare. Expand the map by placing rooms at the cost of stability. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, manage limited resources, and un...
store.steampowered.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
👀Check out my new game! It's basically Blue Prince meets Silent Hill.
#indiegame #gamedev #horror #darkrooms
#indiegame #gamedev #horror #darkrooms
August 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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My GOTY top five list so far according to HLTB is:
1. Blue Prince -100%
2. Wanderstop - 95%
3. Split Fiction - 95%
4. Doom: The Dark Ages - 75%
5. Expedition 33 - 75%
1. Blue Prince -100%
2. Wanderstop - 95%
3. Split Fiction - 95%
4. Doom: The Dark Ages - 75%
5. Expedition 33 - 75%
August 1, 2025 at 7:26 AM
My GOTY top five list so far according to HLTB is:
1. Blue Prince -100%
2. Wanderstop - 95%
3. Split Fiction - 95%
4. Doom: The Dark Ages - 75%
5. Expedition 33 - 75%
1. Blue Prince -100%
2. Wanderstop - 95%
3. Split Fiction - 95%
4. Doom: The Dark Ages - 75%
5. Expedition 33 - 75%
Wheel World is kinda everything I wanted from Sable in terms of an "indie" Breath of the Wild
July 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Wheel World is kinda everything I wanted from Sable in terms of an "indie" Breath of the Wild
Heyo! Made a video I'm pretty proud of. It's about binary stealth and how Sly Cooper made it fun!
youtu.be/PcowWhcUQvk
#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedesign
youtu.be/PcowWhcUQvk
#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedesign
How You Can Make Binary Stealth Fun - Quick Sly Cooper Game Design Analysis
YouTube video by Game Design Library
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Heyo! Made a video I'm pretty proud of. It's about binary stealth and how Sly Cooper made it fun!
youtu.be/PcowWhcUQvk
#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedesign
youtu.be/PcowWhcUQvk
#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedesign
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YEEESSS another excuse to make a retro advert!!!
July 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
YEEESSS another excuse to make a retro advert!!!