Sean
@spiralatlas.itch.io
A small Australian creator of visual novels, visual novel tools, and other things. They/them. https://spiralatlas.itch.io/
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Sean
@spiralatlas.itch.io
· Oct 18
Hello I am Sean, and this is Spiral Atlas Games, an Australian hobbyist game dev making queer visual novels & puzzle games. Also tutorials and free resources for 3d backgrounds, sprites, and accessibility.
Games: spiralatlas.itch.io
Blog/tutorials: spiralatlas.github.io
Games: spiralatlas.itch.io
Blog/tutorials: spiralatlas.github.io
Tree Cutouts and Tutorial: A collection of tree images and the Clip Studio Paint tools I used to create them. spiralatlas.itch.io/tree-cutouts...
Tree Cutouts and Tutorial by Spiral Atlas
Painted trees in png and csp format, as well as a tutorial for making more in Clip Studio Paint.
spiralatlas.itch.io
October 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Tree Cutouts and Tutorial: A collection of tree images and the Clip Studio Paint tools I used to create them. spiralatlas.itch.io/tree-cutouts...
I have some hard to articulate quibbles with some of this but it captures some of the reasons why I am so troubled by the simplistic and dogmatic anti-BL, anti-kink etc attitudes I see so commonly in queer game dev circles.
🌈My peer-reviewed articles on anti-fans & anti-BL attitudes are available to read publicly for free at independent.academia.edu/SamanthaAbur...
(below screenshots are a sample from 'The influence of transphobia, homonationalism & anti-Asian prejudice: Anti-BL attitudes in English-speaking fandoms')
(below screenshots are a sample from 'The influence of transphobia, homonationalism & anti-Asian prejudice: Anti-BL attitudes in English-speaking fandoms')
October 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I have some hard to articulate quibbles with some of this but it captures some of the reasons why I am so troubled by the simplistic and dogmatic anti-BL, anti-kink etc attitudes I see so commonly in queer game dev circles.
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You might see several artists mad about the bluesky policy update banning non-con, even artists who do not make that kind of material, and wonder why it's such a problem. If that's you, here is a quick breakdown:
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September 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
You might see several artists mad about the bluesky policy update banning non-con, even artists who do not make that kind of material, and wonder why it's such a problem. If that's you, here is a quick breakdown:
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1900s English #VisualNovel Street Backgrounds, including a tutorial spiralatlas.itch.io/19th-century...
1900s English Street Backgrounds by Spiral Atlas
Three painted-style Visual Novel backgrounds set on a 19th Century English Street.
spiralatlas.itch.io
September 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
1900s English #VisualNovel Street Backgrounds, including a tutorial spiralatlas.itch.io/19th-century...
Low Res Lounge: Image, Blender, glTF. 3D render, models, and tutorial. spiralatlas.itch.io/low-res-loun...
Low Res Lounge: Image, Blender, glTF by Spiral Atlas
A creative commons lounge environment and render. Blender, png, and glTF.
spiralatlas.itch.io
September 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Low Res Lounge: Image, Blender, glTF. 3D render, models, and tutorial. spiralatlas.itch.io/low-res-loun...
I've been slowly improving the Northanger Sprites in advance of an eventual Steam release, this is probably the one I was least happy with and it's definitely improved! Never think it's too late to improve your art, I was in my late 30s when I drew the first lot and am still learning in my 40s.
September 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I've been slowly improving the Northanger Sprites in advance of an eventual Steam release, this is probably the one I was least happy with and it's definitely improved! Never think it's too late to improve your art, I was in my late 30s when I drew the first lot and am still learning in my 40s.
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It’s live!
The Game Devs of Color Support Bundle is here!💚🩵
🎮 100+ items from 70+ creators
💰 Just $10 (worth ~$409)
🫶🏾 Save 97% + support GDoC programs
Every purchase helps fund events, grants, scholarships & more that uplift #gamedev of color!
👉 Grab the bundle now: itch.io/b/3171/game-...
The Game Devs of Color Support Bundle is here!💚🩵
🎮 100+ items from 70+ creators
💰 Just $10 (worth ~$409)
🫶🏾 Save 97% + support GDoC programs
Every purchase helps fund events, grants, scholarships & more that uplift #gamedev of color!
👉 Grab the bundle now: itch.io/b/3171/game-...
August 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It’s live!
The Game Devs of Color Support Bundle is here!💚🩵
🎮 100+ items from 70+ creators
💰 Just $10 (worth ~$409)
🫶🏾 Save 97% + support GDoC programs
Every purchase helps fund events, grants, scholarships & more that uplift #gamedev of color!
👉 Grab the bundle now: itch.io/b/3171/game-...
The Game Devs of Color Support Bundle is here!💚🩵
🎮 100+ items from 70+ creators
💰 Just $10 (worth ~$409)
🫶🏾 Save 97% + support GDoC programs
Every purchase helps fund events, grants, scholarships & more that uplift #gamedev of color!
👉 Grab the bundle now: itch.io/b/3171/game-...
Also forgot to post the Art Deco Visual Novel GUI Template I made for o2a2 spiralatlas.itch.io/art-deco-vis...
Art Deco Visual Novel GUI Template by Spiral Atlas
A purple and gold art deco style GUI template for Renpy visual novels, including acessibility features.
spiralatlas.itch.io
August 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Also forgot to post the Art Deco Visual Novel GUI Template I made for o2a2 spiralatlas.itch.io/art-deco-vis...
I made some Diner VN Backgrounds! spiralatlas.itch.io/diner-backgr...
Diner Backgrounds by Spiral Atlas
Seven visual novel backgrounds set in a diner
spiralatlas.itch.io
August 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I made some Diner VN Backgrounds! spiralatlas.itch.io/diner-backgr...
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In the face of the mass censoring of adult content happening around gaming storefronts, the community run bundle @queergamesbundle.bsky.social is a reminder of how to take some of that lost autonomy back.
Here’s a trailer I made for this year's edition. Support it here: itch.io/b/3062/queer...
Here’s a trailer I made for this year's edition. Support it here: itch.io/b/3062/queer...
August 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In the face of the mass censoring of adult content happening around gaming storefronts, the community run bundle @queergamesbundle.bsky.social is a reminder of how to take some of that lost autonomy back.
Here’s a trailer I made for this year's edition. Support it here: itch.io/b/3062/queer...
Here’s a trailer I made for this year's edition. Support it here: itch.io/b/3062/queer...
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The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025!
survey.gendercensus.com
It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.
survey.gendercensus.com
It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.
July 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025!
survey.gendercensus.com
It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.
survey.gendercensus.com
It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.
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✨ It's finally time. The fifth Queer Games Bundle is live now. For $60 (or $10+), get over 600 games, TTRPGs, zines, and more. Support over 300 queer artists for their survival and future art.
itch.io/b/3062/
itch.io/b/3062/
July 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
✨ It's finally time. The fifth Queer Games Bundle is live now. For $60 (or $10+), get over 600 games, TTRPGs, zines, and more. Support over 300 queer artists for their survival and future art.
itch.io/b/3062/
itch.io/b/3062/
Should I be blocking/reporting the Obvious Bots? They're not doing anything shady yet they're just.... obvious. Also cannot believe they've gone from Hot Girls to Angry Democrats wtf is up with this timeline. (Both kinds of people CAN obvs be real but sometimes it's Definitely A Bot)
July 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Should I be blocking/reporting the Obvious Bots? They're not doing anything shady yet they're just.... obvious. Also cannot believe they've gone from Hot Girls to Angry Democrats wtf is up with this timeline. (Both kinds of people CAN obvs be real but sometimes it's Definitely A Bot)
Made: Time travel comedy puzzle VN, romantic comedy VN, picross-like, tiny mystery VN.
Would like: It *was* mystery VN, so I guess a longer one? Also Farming sim though they're SO much work.
I know I'm forgetting something...
Would like: It *was* mystery VN, so I guess a longer one? Also Farming sim though they're SO much work.
I know I'm forgetting something...
gamedevs repost with:
- genres of games you've made
- genres you would like to make
- genres of games you've made
- genres you would like to make
July 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Made: Time travel comedy puzzle VN, romantic comedy VN, picross-like, tiny mystery VN.
Would like: It *was* mystery VN, so I guess a longer one? Also Farming sim though they're SO much work.
I know I'm forgetting something...
Would like: It *was* mystery VN, so I guess a longer one? Also Farming sim though they're SO much work.
I know I'm forgetting something...
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Let's do something positive this International Non-Binary day
If you're a non-binary game dev drop a link to a game you've made or are working on below and let's get some folks appreciating the work you're doing in the games world
Videogames, TTRPGs, boardgame, anything!
Sharing appreciated 💛🤍💜🖤
If you're a non-binary game dev drop a link to a game you've made or are working on below and let's get some folks appreciating the work you're doing in the games world
Videogames, TTRPGs, boardgame, anything!
Sharing appreciated 💛🤍💜🖤
July 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Let's do something positive this International Non-Binary day
If you're a non-binary game dev drop a link to a game you've made or are working on below and let's get some folks appreciating the work you're doing in the games world
Videogames, TTRPGs, boardgame, anything!
Sharing appreciated 💛🤍💜🖤
If you're a non-binary game dev drop a link to a game you've made or are working on below and let's get some folks appreciating the work you're doing in the games world
Videogames, TTRPGs, boardgame, anything!
Sharing appreciated 💛🤍💜🖤
Cigar Room #VisualNovel Backgrounds: Pay what you want, multiple styles and angles spiralatlas.itch.io/cigar-room-b...
Cigar Room Backgrounds by Spiral Atlas
Backgrounds in a few styles of a cigar room/personal library
spiralatlas.itch.io
July 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Cigar Room #VisualNovel Backgrounds: Pay what you want, multiple styles and angles spiralatlas.itch.io/cigar-room-b...
Poirot Investigates: The Million Dollar Bond Robbery, a tiny #VisualNovel based on a short story by Agatha Christie spiralatlas.itch.io/poirot-inves... #GameDev #Poirot #VisualNovel #Mystery
Poirot Investigates: The Million Dollar Bond Robbery by Spiral Atlas
Help Poirot solve a mystery in this tiny visual novel!
spiralatlas.itch.io
July 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Poirot Investigates: The Million Dollar Bond Robbery, a tiny #VisualNovel based on a short story by Agatha Christie spiralatlas.itch.io/poirot-inves... #GameDev #Poirot #VisualNovel #Mystery
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Very glad to see this as @emnk.bsky.social and I prepare to nerd out about Austen games at Global Austen.
June 30, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Very glad to see this as @emnk.bsky.social and I prepare to nerd out about Austen games at Global Austen.
Pride or Prejudice: Web version added! spiralatlas.itch.io/pride-or-pre... #PrideandPrejudice #VisualNovel #GameDev
Pride or Prejudice [DEMO] by Spiral Atlas
Like Pride and Prejudice, but queer and interactive!
spiralatlas.itch.io
June 30, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Pride or Prejudice: Web version added! spiralatlas.itch.io/pride-or-pre... #PrideandPrejudice #VisualNovel #GameDev
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hoping to have good bundle news soon, but here are today's #aetaQueerGames in the meantime! please check them out and pay if you can:
June 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
hoping to have good bundle news soon, but here are today's #aetaQueerGames in the meantime! please check them out and pay if you can:
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here are today's #aetaQueerGames from the hopefully upcoming queer games bundle! please check these out and pay for them if you can.
June 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
here are today's #aetaQueerGames from the hopefully upcoming queer games bundle! please check these out and pay for them if you can.
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Announcing the Fall Into Love: Romance VNs Festival, a Steam festival just for visual novels focusing on romance held at the end of September! 💖
We're currently looking for more Steam games to join us, as long as they're visual novels. Please sign up before July 15th.
forms.gle/oBCkYx3SNqVL...
We're currently looking for more Steam games to join us, as long as they're visual novels. Please sign up before July 15th.
forms.gle/oBCkYx3SNqVL...
Romance Visual Novels Steam Festival Sign-up Form
This is a form for developers & publishers wanting to join a romance visual novels Steam festival in the fall of 2025 during the last week of September, held by Studio Élan. Submissions will close Jul...
forms.gle
June 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Announcing the Fall Into Love: Romance VNs Festival, a Steam festival just for visual novels focusing on romance held at the end of September! 💖
We're currently looking for more Steam games to join us, as long as they're visual novels. Please sign up before July 15th.
forms.gle/oBCkYx3SNqVL...
We're currently looking for more Steam games to join us, as long as they're visual novels. Please sign up before July 15th.
forms.gle/oBCkYx3SNqVL...
I am way too self conscious about being 'fake' and annoying to be any good at marketing. But having just replayed and edited A Hungry Heart I'd just like to say that in my entirely objective opinion, it's a pretty good story!
June 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I am way too self conscious about being 'fake' and annoying to be any good at marketing. But having just replayed and edited A Hungry Heart I'd just like to say that in my entirely objective opinion, it's a pretty good story!
A Hungry Heart Version 1.07: New scene with a new "character" spiralatlas.itch.io/a-hungry-hea...
Version 1.07: New scene with a new
Just a little story update this time, I wanted to have some new story up for the Queer Games Bundle (whenever... that is...) since it's been a while and I didn't want anyone to think the story is aban...
spiralatlas.itch.io
June 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A Hungry Heart Version 1.07: New scene with a new "character" spiralatlas.itch.io/a-hungry-hea...
Next scene of A Hungry Heart is taking a while to finish, especially since I had a sudden Inspiration which changes some of the backstory. So in the meantime here is the first draft of a new sprite:
June 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Next scene of A Hungry Heart is taking a while to finish, especially since I had a sudden Inspiration which changes some of the backstory. So in the meantime here is the first draft of a new sprite: