playinstinct
@playinstinct.bsky.social
Passionate about creating Game Boy games.
My games:
https://playinstinct.itch.io/
My website:
https://playinstinct.games
My games:
https://playinstinct.itch.io/
My website:
https://playinstinct.games
The biggest project of my life is now released 🥳
Buck and the Cursed Cartridge is an action platformer. Lots of levels spanning different worlds, explorable overworlds, upgradable abilities, unlockable mini games and more.
Hope you'll check it out 🧡
#gameboy #gameboycolor #modretro #chromatic
Buck and the Cursed Cartridge is an action platformer. Lots of levels spanning different worlds, explorable overworlds, upgradable abilities, unlockable mini games and more.
Hope you'll check it out 🧡
#gameboy #gameboycolor #modretro #chromatic
October 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The biggest project of my life is now released 🥳
Buck and the Cursed Cartridge is an action platformer. Lots of levels spanning different worlds, explorable overworlds, upgradable abilities, unlockable mini games and more.
Hope you'll check it out 🧡
#gameboy #gameboycolor #modretro #chromatic
Buck and the Cursed Cartridge is an action platformer. Lots of levels spanning different worlds, explorable overworlds, upgradable abilities, unlockable mini games and more.
Hope you'll check it out 🧡
#gameboy #gameboycolor #modretro #chromatic
I've made a pixel grid overlay to make videos and screenshots from my games look more retro.
Already used it in my last post. But still not entirely sure whether it's just an unnecessary distraction 🤔
What do you think?
#gbstudio #gameboy #gbc #gbdev #retrogames
Already used it in my last post. But still not entirely sure whether it's just an unnecessary distraction 🤔
What do you think?
#gbstudio #gameboy #gbc #gbdev #retrogames
October 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I've made a pixel grid overlay to make videos and screenshots from my games look more retro.
Already used it in my last post. But still not entirely sure whether it's just an unnecessary distraction 🤔
What do you think?
#gbstudio #gameboy #gbc #gbdev #retrogames
Already used it in my last post. But still not entirely sure whether it's just an unnecessary distraction 🤔
What do you think?
#gbstudio #gameboy #gbc #gbdev #retrogames
Looking for a spooky treat for your #gameboy? 🎃
How about Doomslinger Dungeon - a first-person dungeon-crawling rogue-lite shooter?
I built this one for #gbjam 2024 in around a week. But I still really enjoy playing this one myself 😊
playinstinct.itch.io/doomslinger-...
#gbstudio #gbc #gbdev
How about Doomslinger Dungeon - a first-person dungeon-crawling rogue-lite shooter?
I built this one for #gbjam 2024 in around a week. But I still really enjoy playing this one myself 😊
playinstinct.itch.io/doomslinger-...
#gbstudio #gbc #gbdev
October 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
October 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This is something I've wanted to do for a long time: Give the cover images of my stuff on itch.io a consistant look.
Will more people play my games because of this? Probably not. But it makes me very happy 😄
#indiedev #gbdev #gbstudio #gameboy #gameboycolor #gbc
(before and after ⤵️)
Will more people play my games because of this? Probably not. But it makes me very happy 😄
#indiedev #gbdev #gbstudio #gameboy #gameboycolor #gbc
(before and after ⤵️)
September 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
An attempt at creating visual-novel-style dialogue on #gameboycolor. The face's expression changes dynamically based on the characters' emotions.
This is from my GB Compo 2023 game "Ghost of the Arcade":
playinstinct.itch.io/ghost-of-the...
#pixelart #gbdev #visualnovel #gameboy #gbc #gbstudio
This is from my GB Compo 2023 game "Ghost of the Arcade":
playinstinct.itch.io/ghost-of-the...
#pixelart #gbdev #visualnovel #gameboy #gbc #gbstudio
September 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
An attempt at creating visual-novel-style dialogue on #gameboycolor. The face's expression changes dynamically based on the characters' emotions.
This is from my GB Compo 2023 game "Ghost of the Arcade":
playinstinct.itch.io/ghost-of-the...
#pixelart #gbdev #visualnovel #gameboy #gbc #gbstudio
This is from my GB Compo 2023 game "Ghost of the Arcade":
playinstinct.itch.io/ghost-of-the...
#pixelart #gbdev #visualnovel #gameboy #gbc #gbstudio
„This wholesome little game is clever without being complicated. If you’re into low-stress platformers with a solid mechanic, this charming island is definitely worth visiting.”
Thanks a lot for the great review of My Friendly Little Island Deluxe, @brewotaku.bsky.social ! 🧡
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev
Thanks a lot for the great review of My Friendly Little Island Deluxe, @brewotaku.bsky.social ! 🧡
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev
September 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
„This wholesome little game is clever without being complicated. If you’re into low-stress platformers with a solid mechanic, this charming island is definitely worth visiting.”
Thanks a lot for the great review of My Friendly Little Island Deluxe, @brewotaku.bsky.social ! 🧡
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev
Thanks a lot for the great review of My Friendly Little Island Deluxe, @brewotaku.bsky.social ! 🧡
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev
Pseudo 3D on #gameboycolor - made with #gbstudio
This is a little preview of my entry for #gbcompo 2025 in the music category.
The driving is just for the vibes. But I've wanted to try to create something like this forever 😊
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev #8bit #8bitmusic #homebrew #retrogame
This is a little preview of my entry for #gbcompo 2025 in the music category.
The driving is just for the vibes. But I've wanted to try to create something like this forever 😊
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev #8bit #8bitmusic #homebrew #retrogame
August 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Pseudo 3D on #gameboycolor - made with #gbstudio
This is a little preview of my entry for #gbcompo 2025 in the music category.
The driving is just for the vibes. But I've wanted to try to create something like this forever 😊
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev #8bit #8bitmusic #homebrew #retrogame
This is a little preview of my entry for #gbcompo 2025 in the music category.
The driving is just for the vibes. But I've wanted to try to create something like this forever 😊
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev #8bit #8bitmusic #homebrew #retrogame
Worked on a title screen for a little side-project.
Pseudo particle effect in the background and glitch effect at the top. Reacting to the beat of the background music.
#gbstudio #gbdev #gameboycolor #gbc #gameboy
Pseudo particle effect in the background and glitch effect at the top. Reacting to the beat of the background music.
#gbstudio #gbdev #gameboycolor #gbc #gameboy
August 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Worked on a title screen for a little side-project.
Pseudo particle effect in the background and glitch effect at the top. Reacting to the beat of the background music.
#gbstudio #gbdev #gameboycolor #gbc #gameboy
Pseudo particle effect in the background and glitch effect at the top. Reacting to the beat of the background music.
#gbstudio #gbdev #gameboycolor #gbc #gameboy
August 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Made a proof of concept for something like a 3rd person cover shooter on #gameboycolor
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev #gbstudio #retrogaming #indiedev
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev #gbstudio #retrogaming #indiedev
July 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Made a proof of concept for something like a 3rd person cover shooter on #gameboycolor
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev #gbstudio #retrogaming #indiedev
#gbc #gameboy #gbdev #gbstudio #retrogaming #indiedev
Played my copy of Pokémon Blue forever as a kid. Really excited to jump back in 😊
July 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Played my copy of Pokémon Blue forever as a kid. Really excited to jump back in 😊
Created a little pixel portrait of myself with the colors of my logo as my new profile pic 😊
Spent the entire weekend creating menus for my new game. My brain is fried 🫠 This was a nice a nice diversion while waiting for the game to compile between tests.
#pixelart #pixelportrait #gbdev #gbstudio
Spent the entire weekend creating menus for my new game. My brain is fried 🫠 This was a nice a nice diversion while waiting for the game to compile between tests.
#pixelart #pixelportrait #gbdev #gbstudio
June 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Created a little pixel portrait of myself with the colors of my logo as my new profile pic 😊
Spent the entire weekend creating menus for my new game. My brain is fried 🫠 This was a nice a nice diversion while waiting for the game to compile between tests.
#pixelart #pixelportrait #gbdev #gbstudio
Spent the entire weekend creating menus for my new game. My brain is fried 🫠 This was a nice a nice diversion while waiting for the game to compile between tests.
#pixelart #pixelportrait #gbdev #gbstudio
Enhancements and additional content in Deluxe Version:
- additional post-game island
- progression is less linear now
- 9 additional secret outfits
- additional music + sfx
- ocean waves moves
- lots more
Here's the full list:
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
#gameboy #gameboycolor #gbstudio
- additional post-game island
- progression is less linear now
- 9 additional secret outfits
- additional music + sfx
- ocean waves moves
- lots more
Here's the full list:
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
#gameboy #gameboycolor #gbstudio
May 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Enhancements and additional content in Deluxe Version:
- additional post-game island
- progression is less linear now
- 9 additional secret outfits
- additional music + sfx
- ocean waves moves
- lots more
Here's the full list:
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
#gameboy #gameboycolor #gbstudio
- additional post-game island
- progression is less linear now
- 9 additional secret outfits
- additional music + sfx
- ocean waves moves
- lots more
Here's the full list:
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
#gameboy #gameboycolor #gbstudio
The Deluxe version of My Friendly Little Island for #gameboycolor is now released on itch.io 🥳🥳🥳
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
It's $3 to download the ROM. But it can be played entirely for free in your browser 😊
Hope you'll like it 🏝️
#gbstudio #gameboy #gbdev #retrogaming #indiedev
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
It's $3 to download the ROM. But it can be played entirely for free in your browser 😊
Hope you'll like it 🏝️
#gbstudio #gameboy #gbdev #retrogaming #indiedev
May 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The Deluxe version of My Friendly Little Island for #gameboycolor is now released on itch.io 🥳🥳🥳
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
It's $3 to download the ROM. But it can be played entirely for free in your browser 😊
Hope you'll like it 🏝️
#gbstudio #gameboy #gbdev #retrogaming #indiedev
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
It's $3 to download the ROM. But it can be played entirely for free in your browser 😊
Hope you'll like it 🏝️
#gbstudio #gameboy #gbdev #retrogaming #indiedev
One last playthrough before release day tomorrow. Getting nervous 😅
Colors look great on Chromatic. Found one last extremely obscure surprise bug and fixed it.
#gameboy #gbstudio #gbdev #indiedev #retrogaming #gameboycolor
Colors look great on Chromatic. Found one last extremely obscure surprise bug and fixed it.
#gameboy #gbstudio #gbdev #indiedev #retrogaming #gameboycolor
April 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
One last playthrough before release day tomorrow. Getting nervous 😅
Colors look great on Chromatic. Found one last extremely obscure surprise bug and fixed it.
#gameboy #gbstudio #gbdev #indiedev #retrogaming #gameboycolor
Colors look great on Chromatic. Found one last extremely obscure surprise bug and fixed it.
#gameboy #gbstudio #gbdev #indiedev #retrogaming #gameboycolor
Created the "box art" for the digital release of My Friendly Little Island Deluxe 🏝️
The game will be released digitally on May 1. Less than 2 days to go 😅
The physical release will be handled by retrospiel and will follow at a later date 😊
#gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #gbstudio #gbdev
The game will be released digitally on May 1. Less than 2 days to go 😅
The physical release will be handled by retrospiel and will follow at a later date 😊
#gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #gbstudio #gbdev
April 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Created the "box art" for the digital release of My Friendly Little Island Deluxe 🏝️
The game will be released digitally on May 1. Less than 2 days to go 😅
The physical release will be handled by retrospiel and will follow at a later date 😊
#gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #gbstudio #gbdev
The game will be released digitally on May 1. Less than 2 days to go 😅
The physical release will be handled by retrospiel and will follow at a later date 😊
#gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #gbstudio #gbdev
When a publisher approached me about a physical release of this game, I was not really happy with the game yet 😅
Spent longer than original development to create a deluxe version.
The most obvious difference: more vibrant colors, optimized for original #gameboycolor screen ⭐
#gbstudio #gameboy
Spent longer than original development to create a deluxe version.
The most obvious difference: more vibrant colors, optimized for original #gameboycolor screen ⭐
#gbstudio #gameboy
April 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
When a publisher approached me about a physical release of this game, I was not really happy with the game yet 😅
Spent longer than original development to create a deluxe version.
The most obvious difference: more vibrant colors, optimized for original #gameboycolor screen ⭐
#gbstudio #gameboy
Spent longer than original development to create a deluxe version.
The most obvious difference: more vibrant colors, optimized for original #gameboycolor screen ⭐
#gbstudio #gameboy
This game has a very special place in my heart 🧡
The first game I ever finished developing + for the first game jam I ever joined.
Placed 3rd in #gbshowdown 2023, which made me think: Maybe I'm actually kinda good at this. Maybe I should continue.
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
#gameboy
The first game I ever finished developing + for the first game jam I ever joined.
Placed 3rd in #gbshowdown 2023, which made me think: Maybe I'm actually kinda good at this. Maybe I should continue.
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
#gameboy
April 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This game has a very special place in my heart 🧡
The first game I ever finished developing + for the first game jam I ever joined.
Placed 3rd in #gbshowdown 2023, which made me think: Maybe I'm actually kinda good at this. Maybe I should continue.
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
#gameboy
The first game I ever finished developing + for the first game jam I ever joined.
Placed 3rd in #gbshowdown 2023, which made me think: Maybe I'm actually kinda good at this. Maybe I should continue.
playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-...
#gameboy
Hi, first post here on Bluesky. I make games for the #gameboy
Going to post my older games over the next days to kind of build up my portfolio here 😊
This was my first test project to understand #gbstudio: A sandboxy open-world #RPG for the #gameboycolor
playinstinct.itch.io/verintia
Going to post my older games over the next days to kind of build up my portfolio here 😊
This was my first test project to understand #gbstudio: A sandboxy open-world #RPG for the #gameboycolor
playinstinct.itch.io/verintia
April 26, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Hi, first post here on Bluesky. I make games for the #gameboy
Going to post my older games over the next days to kind of build up my portfolio here 😊
This was my first test project to understand #gbstudio: A sandboxy open-world #RPG for the #gameboycolor
playinstinct.itch.io/verintia
Going to post my older games over the next days to kind of build up my portfolio here 😊
This was my first test project to understand #gbstudio: A sandboxy open-world #RPG for the #gameboycolor
playinstinct.itch.io/verintia