Otter Make Games Inc.
@ottermakegames.bsky.social
Cozy solo 2D game dev streamer // previously - #BioWare, #EA, #VictoryGames, #FreezeTagInc// He/him //
www.ottermakegames.com
Wish to support Otter? Please check out my first indie game, Itsy!~ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2960480/Itsy/
www.ottermakegames.com
Wish to support Otter? Please check out my first indie game, Itsy!~ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2960480/Itsy/
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Finished the exit anim today! - so here's it all together with the enter, idle & exit for the dash bubble vfx. #pixelanimation #solodev #aseprite #pixelart #vfx
Otter was a little saucy this week thinking of some of these server outages and how much do you want that fragility in your workflow? #indiegamedev #solodev #aislop #genai
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youtube.com/shorts/7er2e...
Fragile Workflow Renders You Helpless
YouTube video by Otter Make Games Inc.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Otter was a little saucy this week thinking of some of these server outages and how much do you want that fragility in your workflow? #indiegamedev #solodev #aislop #genai
youtube.com/shorts/7er2e...
youtube.com/shorts/7er2e...
Thanks to all the followers on twitch for bringing us this unholy day today 💜
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Thanks to all the followers on twitch for bringing us this unholy day today 💜
YAY CHEAT PATHS! End of Week Review for "Once We're Home" my 2nd indie game #indiegamedev #solodev #dog #huksy #gamemaker
November 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
YAY CHEAT PATHS! End of Week Review for "Once We're Home" my 2nd indie game #indiegamedev #solodev #dog #huksy #gamemaker
ALLL most done with enemy palette design for the Park Stage! (not including end boss or mini boss) Clean Up & Anims coming soon after. Then on to NPCs :) #dog #goose #indiegamedev #solodev #2dpixelart
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
ALLL most done with enemy palette design for the Park Stage! (not including end boss or mini boss) Clean Up & Anims coming soon after. Then on to NPCs :) #dog #goose #indiegamedev #solodev #2dpixelart
The Bro Goose Flying Idle WIP. Still super rough, needs more frames & overlap and model stuffs but nice to have some enemy art to replace the programmer art finally. Even a few key poses to start. ^^ #indiegamedev #solodev
November 16, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The Bro Goose Flying Idle WIP. Still super rough, needs more frames & overlap and model stuffs but nice to have some enemy art to replace the programmer art finally. Even a few key poses to start. ^^ #indiegamedev #solodev
WIP Started to work on character designs before animations. Making Canadian Bro Geese UNIT got me really emotional over the fun of indie games lol #WIP #indiegamedev #solodev #goose
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
WIP Started to work on character designs before animations. Making Canadian Bro Geese UNIT got me really emotional over the fun of indie games lol #WIP #indiegamedev #solodev #goose
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I'm a solo dev and I don't use AI.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I'm a solo dev and I don't use AI.
Marduk is a doggo so filled with zoomies! Key art for demo release coming up. #indiegamedev #solodev #husky #zoomies #aseprite
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Marduk is a doggo so filled with zoomies! Key art for demo release coming up. #indiegamedev #solodev #husky #zoomies #aseprite
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The audio drama short “Field Report” written by @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social and directed by @liljbat.bsky.social is out now! A dusk drive back from Red Deer gives us a glimpse of what happened at the Donut Mill from Augury’s side.
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youtu.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?...
Post Mortem: Field Report
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The audio drama short “Field Report” written by @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social and directed by @liljbat.bsky.social is out now! A dusk drive back from Red Deer gives us a glimpse of what happened at the Donut Mill from Augury’s side.
youtu.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?...
youtu.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?...
Felt a bit ranty of coca cola commercial holiday bragged about their AI slop ad... for 70,000 clips/prompts to get what they had to show. Id' rather not wait on AI, I just want to create the thing today! #indiegamedev #aislop #maekgaem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1NB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1NB...
Coca Cola AI Gen Is Coming slop AD
YouTube video by Otter Make Games Inc.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Felt a bit ranty of coca cola commercial holiday bragged about their AI slop ad... for 70,000 clips/prompts to get what they had to show. Id' rather not wait on AI, I just want to create the thing today! #indiegamedev #aislop #maekgaem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1NB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1NB...
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Alright stream is up, let's see if I remember how to Baldur the Gates with my evil Karlach run. Still raising money for @doctorswithoutborders.org and we're at $800/$1000 goal!
twitch.tv/cypheroftyr
twitch.tv/cypheroftyr
cypheroftyr - Twitch
Let's revisit Faerun and Dark Karlach run #2KStreamingBeta !drswoborders
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November 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Alright stream is up, let's see if I remember how to Baldur the Gates with my evil Karlach run. Still raising money for @doctorswithoutborders.org and we're at $800/$1000 goal!
twitch.tv/cypheroftyr
twitch.tv/cypheroftyr
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Winter is JUST around the corner!!! 👀🥶
How do you feel about the coldest season?
How do you feel about the coldest season?
November 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Winter is JUST around the corner!!! 👀🥶
How do you feel about the coldest season?
How do you feel about the coldest season?
Marduk's story & a timelapse from working earlier on the title art for the steam page. Thanks for the feedback yesterday, I'll be applying it in my next pass later this week! #indiegamedev #solodev #husky #zoomies
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Marduk's story & a timelapse from working earlier on the title art for the steam page. Thanks for the feedback yesterday, I'll be applying it in my next pass later this week! #indiegamedev #solodev #husky #zoomies
WIP - Trying a few title ideas for my steam page main title art. Do you prefer with Marduk Name title or without? #indiegamedev #solodev #husky #zoomies
Version A:
Version A:
October 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM
WIP - Trying a few title ideas for my steam page main title art. Do you prefer with Marduk Name title or without? #indiegamedev #solodev #husky #zoomies
Version A:
Version A:
Game Puzzle Review!! Launching spikey porcupines in the air - Ground pounds aren't just for the player! Beavers can too! Porcupines can stick to walls & ceilings. #indiegamedev #solodev #dog #husky #zoomies
October 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Game Puzzle Review!! Launching spikey porcupines in the air - Ground pounds aren't just for the player! Beavers can too! Porcupines can stick to walls & ceilings. #indiegamedev #solodev #dog #husky #zoomies
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Steam NextFest had an absurd amount of demos for you to play, and everyone is abuzz about a lot of them, but here are three games that I played that I think you should also check out. #indiegames #videogames #steamnextfest #bighops #irenethewindow #noplayersonline #smallstreamer #gaming
October 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Steam NextFest had an absurd amount of demos for you to play, and everyone is abuzz about a lot of them, but here are three games that I played that I think you should also check out. #indiegames #videogames #steamnextfest #bighops #irenethewindow #noplayersonline #smallstreamer #gaming
Worked in Frostbite for nearly a decade with BioWare & EA. I went hard for simplicity with more control after that with GameMaker. Enjoying it so far. #indiegamedev #solodev #GameMaker #Frostbite
October 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Worked in Frostbite for nearly a decade with BioWare & EA. I went hard for simplicity with more control after that with GameMaker. Enjoying it so far. #indiegamedev #solodev #GameMaker #Frostbite
Did some client work today! Animating on boss for codeWonderland's game "Chicken Flight"! #indiegamedev #chickenflight #aseprite
October 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Did some client work today! Animating on boss for codeWonderland's game "Chicken Flight"! #indiegamedev #chickenflight #aseprite
Looking for free feedback or showcase? Otter has got you covered! Request showcase to show your work or request Critical Feedback to get targeted feedback.
October 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Looking for free feedback or showcase? Otter has got you covered! Request showcase to show your work or request Critical Feedback to get targeted feedback.
Allllmost done with level art for the first level. Got clouds done tonight, soon on to bespoke pieces and then NPC art & anim.
#indiegamedev #solodev #husky #dog #clouds
#indiegamedev #solodev #husky #dog #clouds
October 20, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Allllmost done with level art for the first level. Got clouds done tonight, soon on to bespoke pieces and then NPC art & anim.
#indiegamedev #solodev #husky #dog #clouds
#indiegamedev #solodev #husky #dog #clouds
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Finally! I took a screenshot of the game! 😀 What do y'all think about the lighting/dithering effect?
Watch the development live on Twitch at twitch.tv/boulean
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #2dgame #survivalgame #roguelike #boulean
Watch the development live on Twitch at twitch.tv/boulean
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #2dgame #survivalgame #roguelike #boulean
October 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Finally! I took a screenshot of the game! 😀 What do y'all think about the lighting/dithering effect?
Watch the development live on Twitch at twitch.tv/boulean
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #2dgame #survivalgame #roguelike #boulean
Watch the development live on Twitch at twitch.tv/boulean
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #2dgame #survivalgame #roguelike #boulean
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October 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Made some set dressing variations to the cave wall tileset for "Once We're Home" #shiny #indiegamedev #solodev
October 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Made some set dressing variations to the cave wall tileset for "Once We're Home" #shiny #indiegamedev #solodev
Working on boss animations for codeWonderlands "Chicken Flight" and just wrapping up the session earlier this week with adjusting some blendmodes @codewonder.land #ChickenFlight #IndieGameDev #aseprite #animation
October 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Working on boss animations for codeWonderlands "Chicken Flight" and just wrapping up the session earlier this week with adjusting some blendmodes @codewonder.land #ChickenFlight #IndieGameDev #aseprite #animation