TheNerdAutomaton
@thenerdautomaton.bsky.social
- Software engineer at day.
- Game developer at night
- based in Kiel, Germany
- passionate about art and games.
- He/Him
- https://thenerdautomaton.itch.io/
- Game developer at night
- based in Kiel, Germany
- passionate about art and games.
- He/Him
- https://thenerdautomaton.itch.io/
Over the weekend, I was organizing the ifgame SH summer jam. I did not have the time to build a new game on my own, but was able to improve Oblation significantly, mostly in terms of UX and feedback. Really happy about that.
#indieGame #gameJam #GMTK2025
#indieDev
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/oblation
#indieGame #gameJam #GMTK2025
#indieDev
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/oblation
Oblation - For another dawn by TheNerdAutomaton
A recuring nightmare or a hidden reality?
thenerdautomaton.itch.io
August 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Over the weekend, I was organizing the ifgame SH summer jam. I did not have the time to build a new game on my own, but was able to improve Oblation significantly, mostly in terms of UX and feedback. Really happy about that.
#indieGame #gameJam #GMTK2025
#indieDev
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/oblation
#indieGame #gameJam #GMTK2025
#indieDev
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/oblation
Whether you participated in the GMTK jam or not, why dont you check out Oblation - for another dawn. A narrative driven point and click RPG with some crafting mechanics.
itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
#gmtk #gmtk2025 #indiedev #horror #narrative
itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
#gmtk #gmtk2025 #indiedev #horror #narrative
Rate Oblation - For another dawn by TheNerdAutomaton for GMTK Game Jam 2025
A reoccuring nightmare or a hidden reality?
itch.io
August 4, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Whether you participated in the GMTK jam or not, why dont you check out Oblation - for another dawn. A narrative driven point and click RPG with some crafting mechanics.
itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
#gmtk #gmtk2025 #indiedev #horror #narrative
itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
#gmtk #gmtk2025 #indiedev #horror #narrative
I am tinkering on a game around orbital mechanics.
props to deep-folds pixel planets here: deep-fold.itch.io/pixel-planet... #screenshotsaturday #gamedev
props to deep-folds pixel planets here: deep-fold.itch.io/pixel-planet... #screenshotsaturday #gamedev
June 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I am tinkering on a game around orbital mechanics.
props to deep-folds pixel planets here: deep-fold.itch.io/pixel-planet... #screenshotsaturday #gamedev
props to deep-folds pixel planets here: deep-fold.itch.io/pixel-planet... #screenshotsaturday #gamedev
#DRONERIGGERZ: #GUERILLAMARKETING
You send messages to the people of a #neon #cyberpunk future by flying your drone and repurposing #corporate propaganda signs.
#indiedev #pixelart #godot
You send messages to the people of a #neon #cyberpunk future by flying your drone and repurposing #corporate propaganda signs.
#indiedev #pixelart #godot
April 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#DRONERIGGERZ: #GUERILLAMARKETING
You send messages to the people of a #neon #cyberpunk future by flying your drone and repurposing #corporate propaganda signs.
#indiedev #pixelart #godot
You send messages to the people of a #neon #cyberpunk future by flying your drone and repurposing #corporate propaganda signs.
#indiedev #pixelart #godot
April 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Not sure if this corner needs a pizza or a burger joint....
But I played around with making an isometric font. #typography #godot #pixelart #indiedev
But I played around with making an isometric font. #typography #godot #pixelart #indiedev
April 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Not sure if this corner needs a pizza or a burger joint....
But I played around with making an isometric font. #typography #godot #pixelart #indiedev
But I played around with making an isometric font. #typography #godot #pixelart #indiedev
My final post on #hashtaglove , my #indiedev project from #ggj25 . Despite the #ctrl+alt+disinfo jam being cancelled, I enjoyed to continue, which is even more important as powers are taking hold that do actually want to spread more #disinformation.
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
March 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My final post on #hashtaglove , my #indiedev project from #ggj25 . Despite the #ctrl+alt+disinfo jam being cancelled, I enjoyed to continue, which is even more important as powers are taking hold that do actually want to spread more #disinformation.
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
March 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
reworking the avatar mechanic in HashtagLove.
Players should be able to not only choose their handle, but also have a small choice of more diverse base characters to select from. This will be available soon
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#hashtagLove #IndieDev #ggj25 #GGJ2025
Players should be able to not only choose their handle, but also have a small choice of more diverse base characters to select from. This will be available soon
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#hashtagLove #IndieDev #ggj25 #GGJ2025
March 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
reworking the avatar mechanic in HashtagLove.
Players should be able to not only choose their handle, but also have a small choice of more diverse base characters to select from. This will be available soon
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#hashtagLove #IndieDev #ggj25 #GGJ2025
Players should be able to not only choose their handle, but also have a small choice of more diverse base characters to select from. This will be available soon
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#hashtagLove #IndieDev #ggj25 #GGJ2025
🔄 HashtagLove just got a smarter recommendation system! Now, tweets adapt based on your choices, making progression smoother while keeping freedom to explore.
🎮 Play: thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#GGJ2025 #IndieDev #GameDesign #HashtagLove
🎮 Play: thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#GGJ2025 #IndieDev #GameDesign #HashtagLove
February 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
🔄 HashtagLove just got a smarter recommendation system! Now, tweets adapt based on your choices, making progression smoother while keeping freedom to explore.
🎮 Play: thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#GGJ2025 #IndieDev #GameDesign #HashtagLove
🎮 Play: thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#GGJ2025 #IndieDev #GameDesign #HashtagLove
Fourth and final for today: Omninet
elfstann.itch.io/omninet
seems to go into a plague inc direction, mysterious music, interesting take
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
elfstann.itch.io/omninet
seems to go into a plague inc direction, mysterious music, interesting take
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
Omni.net by elfstann, unlugir, Zedway
Play in your browser
elfstann.itch.io
February 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Fourth and final for today: Omninet
elfstann.itch.io/omninet
seems to go into a plague inc direction, mysterious music, interesting take
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
elfstann.itch.io/omninet
seems to go into a plague inc direction, mysterious music, interesting take
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
Third game today: Misleaders
leosam24.itch.io/misleaders-b...
short adventure for mobile. Funky soundtrack Thanks for the game
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
leosam24.itch.io/misleaders-b...
short adventure for mobile. Funky soundtrack Thanks for the game
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
Misleaders by the bahd guyz by Leslie OsinachiOkoh
Misleaders is a 2D platformer where players solve mysteries of misinformation.
leosam24.itch.io
February 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Third game today: Misleaders
leosam24.itch.io/misleaders-b...
short adventure for mobile. Funky soundtrack Thanks for the game
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
leosam24.itch.io/misleaders-b...
short adventure for mobile. Funky soundtrack Thanks for the game
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
Second game is "bubble civilization"
mariakolos.itch.io/bubble-civil...
Apparently you can build a city? I couldnt at least :) nice relaxing soundtrack
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
mariakolos.itch.io/bubble-civil...
Apparently you can build a city? I couldnt at least :) nice relaxing soundtrack
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
globalgamejam.org
February 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Second game is "bubble civilization"
mariakolos.itch.io/bubble-civil...
Apparently you can build a city? I couldnt at least :) nice relaxing soundtrack
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
mariakolos.itch.io/bubble-civil...
Apparently you can build a city? I couldnt at least :) nice relaxing soundtrack
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
First game tonight to try: "Mankind Knew"
globalgamejam.org/games/2025/m...
Fun mechanics: collect people with the same opinion, until all have the same.
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
globalgamejam.org/games/2025/m...
Fun mechanics: collect people with the same opinion, until all have the same.
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
Mankind knew | Global Game Jam
Social media echo chamber bubbles.
globalgamejam.org
February 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
First game tonight to try: "Mankind Knew"
globalgamejam.org/games/2025/m...
Fun mechanics: collect people with the same opinion, until all have the same.
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
globalgamejam.org/games/2025/m...
Fun mechanics: collect people with the same opinion, until all have the same.
Trying out #ggj25 games for the #unitedWithUkraine modifier #ctrlAltDisinfo to promote awareness of #disinformation tactics.
#indiedev #games
HashtagLove now has a proper ending! 🎉 Your likes shape your persona, and lead to a conclusion. 💕
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
I am also entering this to the ctrlAltDisinfo jam by unitedwithukraine.games
#GGJ25 #GlobalGameJam
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
I am also entering this to the ctrlAltDisinfo jam by unitedwithukraine.games
#GGJ25 #GlobalGameJam
HashtagLove by TheNerdAutomaton
Echochamber for your heartbeat
thenerdautomaton.itch.io
February 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
HashtagLove now has a proper ending! 🎉 Your likes shape your persona, and lead to a conclusion. 💕
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
I am also entering this to the ctrlAltDisinfo jam by unitedwithukraine.games
#GGJ25 #GlobalGameJam
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
I am also entering this to the ctrlAltDisinfo jam by unitedwithukraine.games
#GGJ25 #GlobalGameJam
soloing #GGJ25 to make HashtagLove: a game about social media bubbles & algorithms. 🚀
Highlight? Crowdsourcing tweets from jammers! Still had to lean on ChatGPT, but want to involve community more next time.
🎮 thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
📝 nerdautomaton.com/2025/02/02/h...
#GlobalGameJam
Highlight? Crowdsourcing tweets from jammers! Still had to lean on ChatGPT, but want to involve community more next time.
🎮 thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
📝 nerdautomaton.com/2025/02/02/h...
#GlobalGameJam
HashtagLove and the Art of Scoping
Lessons from Global Game Jam 2025 Last weekend, I took part in the Global Game Jam 2025, diving into 48 hours of creativity, problem-solving, and game development. This year’s theme, bubbles, inspi…
nerdautomaton.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
soloing #GGJ25 to make HashtagLove: a game about social media bubbles & algorithms. 🚀
Highlight? Crowdsourcing tweets from jammers! Still had to lean on ChatGPT, but want to involve community more next time.
🎮 thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
📝 nerdautomaton.com/2025/02/02/h...
#GlobalGameJam
Highlight? Crowdsourcing tweets from jammers! Still had to lean on ChatGPT, but want to involve community more next time.
🎮 thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
📝 nerdautomaton.com/2025/02/02/h...
#GlobalGameJam
I loved using the #godotengine for the #globalgamejam25 . I finally got some time to immerse myself into that whole different #bubble and learn in a focus state. #thanks to #foss projects like this ❤️🔥.
The game I built is a satire on social networks, take a look
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
The game I built is a satire on social networks, take a look
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
HashtagLove by TheNerdAutomaton
Echochamber for your heartbeat
thenerdautomaton.itch.io
January 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I loved using the #godotengine for the #globalgamejam25 . I finally got some time to immerse myself into that whole different #bubble and learn in a focus state. #thanks to #foss projects like this ❤️🔥.
The game I built is a satire on social networks, take a look
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
The game I built is a satire on social networks, take a look
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
Dat feeling when you get home after the exciting #ggj2025 #ggj25 and know you did have fun for the last 48 hours. It was exhausting, but I am happy and energized for the week. thanks @globalgamejam.bsky.social
😍🎈
globalgamejam.org/games/2025/h...
😍🎈
globalgamejam.org/games/2025/h...
Hashtag_Love | Global Game Jam
See the absurdity of contemporary social networks. Feel cozy in your chosen bubble. Feel the love.
globalgamejam.org
January 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Dat feeling when you get home after the exciting #ggj2025 #ggj25 and know you did have fun for the last 48 hours. It was exhausting, but I am happy and energized for the week. thanks @globalgamejam.bsky.social
😍🎈
globalgamejam.org/games/2025/h...
😍🎈
globalgamejam.org/games/2025/h...
#ggj25 #ggj2025 I am done! :) thanks for the #bubbles topic. here is my take on the state of social media globalgamejam.org/games/2025/h...
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
globalgamejam.org
January 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#ggj25 #ggj2025 I am done! :) thanks for the #bubbles topic. here is my take on the state of social media globalgamejam.org/games/2025/h...
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/hashtaglove
#globalgamejam2025 #ggj25 #ggj2025 #bubbles
a game about social media.
If you want to be in, send me a response / message with hashtags and stuff. Topics preferrably are "crypto bro culture", "eco activism" and "fantasy fandom", but any other thing is fine really :)
a game about social media.
If you want to be in, send me a response / message with hashtags and stuff. Topics preferrably are "crypto bro culture", "eco activism" and "fantasy fandom", but any other thing is fine really :)
January 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#globalgamejam2025 #ggj25 #ggj2025 #bubbles
a game about social media.
If you want to be in, send me a response / message with hashtags and stuff. Topics preferrably are "crypto bro culture", "eco activism" and "fantasy fandom", but any other thing is fine really :)
a game about social media.
If you want to be in, send me a response / message with hashtags and stuff. Topics preferrably are "crypto bro culture", "eco activism" and "fantasy fandom", but any other thing is fine really :)
@globalgamejam.bsky.social is wrapped... Thanks for organizing this event. As last time I learned a lot. this time: how to make a multiplayer multidevice experience. #ggj2024 #globalGameJam
January 30, 2024 at 6:08 PM
@globalgamejam.bsky.social is wrapped... Thanks for organizing this event. As last time I learned a lot. this time: how to make a multiplayer multidevice experience. #ggj2024 #globalGameJam
Looking forward to #ggj2024 #ggj24 #globalGameJam . I have a one week vacation off work, so lets go!!!!
January 21, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Looking forward to #ggj2024 #ggj24 #globalGameJam . I have a one week vacation off work, so lets go!!!!
I made myself an early Christmas gift - a QubistQropQuest Qristmas Tree.. Also You can now take screenshots of your paintings in the game. Check it out.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #artsy
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/qubistqropqu...
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #artsy
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/qubistqropqu...
December 23, 2023 at 5:08 PM
I made myself an early Christmas gift - a QubistQropQuest Qristmas Tree.. Also You can now take screenshots of your paintings in the game. Check it out.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #artsy
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/qubistqropqu...
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #artsy
thenerdautomaton.itch.io/qubistqropqu...
🌟 New Feature Alert! 📸✨ QubistQropQuest now lets you capture the moment with an end-of-level screenshot! 🚀 What creative presentations can we come up with? Share your thoughts and let's make each level a masterpiece! #IndieGame #GameDev #ScreenshotMagic thenerdautomaton.itch.io/qubistqropqu...
December 3, 2023 at 8:03 PM
🌟 New Feature Alert! 📸✨ QubistQropQuest now lets you capture the moment with an end-of-level screenshot! 🚀 What creative presentations can we come up with? Share your thoughts and let's make each level a masterpiece! #IndieGame #GameDev #ScreenshotMagic thenerdautomaton.itch.io/qubistqropqu...
Become an abstract cubist artist, and paint colorful rectangles on a canvas using only one button. Play under thenerdautomaton.itch.io/qubistqropqu... share, and let me know what you think. Your feedback is gold! 🌟 #IndieGame #GameDev #NewGame
November 19, 2023 at 7:01 PM
Become an abstract cubist artist, and paint colorful rectangles on a canvas using only one button. Play under thenerdautomaton.itch.io/qubistqropqu... share, and let me know what you think. Your feedback is gold! 🌟 #IndieGame #GameDev #NewGame