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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · 2d

We're back for #20SecondGameJam 2025! Hope to see you all there!

20 Second Game Jam @20secondgamejam.bsky.social · 2d

#20SecondGameJam the long jam for short games starts on Nov 14. Can you make an unforgettable game that takes less time to play than it does to tie your shoes?

Ultra-relaxed and beginner friendly. No judges, rankings or prizes, just fun games and a great community

Join now!
itch.io/jam/20-secon...

20 Second Game Jam 2025

A game jam from 2025-11-14 to 2025-12-09 hosted by Akzidenz, Marc & xenobrain. THE LONG JAM FOR SHORT GAMES Make a game that lasts only 20 seconds! Can you create something unforgettable that takes le...

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Apr 4

My game “So I bought a little chainsaw” is in this month’s Indiepocalypse zine and game bundle! Support #indiegame and #indiedev and pick it up today

Andrew | BUY INDIEPOCALYPSE ➡️ PRGE @pizzapranks.bsky.social · Apr 4

So I bought a little chainsaw is an Interactive Fiction game featuring reviews for a little, cursed chainsaw. Will the small decisions you make change the fate of the world?

By @akzidenz.bsky.social

pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-63

#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev

a five star rating above the words So I bought a little chainsaw with the words little chainsaw tilting downward

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Feb 19

A few happy surprises from the 2024 IFDB Awards!

So I bought a little chainsaw
2nd Place, Outstanding Debut
3rd Place, Outstanding Humor Game
akzidenz.itch.io/so-i-bought-...

Gentleman, Adventurer, Crocodile
2nd Place, Outstanding Travel Game
akzidenz.itch.io/gentleman-ad...

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Jan 27

Uh oh, looks like I know what I'm making next. Thanks a lot for the kind praise, VN 💖

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Jan 27

Thanks to the organisers, to everyone who submitted, voted or played games in the jam, and to #DragonRuby for the phenomenal game engine. #InteractiveFiction #gamejam #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #CrocodilesInTopHats

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Jan 27

Two of my games won awards in the IF Short Games Showcase!
ifdb.org/viewcomp?id=...

Gentleman, Adventurer, Crocodile
First Place, Best Use of Interactivity
akzidenz.itch.io/gentleman-ad...

So I bought a little chainsaw
Second Place, Best Use of Short Form
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Short Games Showcase 2024 - Details

IFDB is a game catalog and recommendation engine for Interactive Fiction, also known as Text Adventures. IFDB is a collaborative, wiki-style community project. Members can contribute game listings, r...

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Jan 8

#bundleEverywhere has made a new game bundle to celebrate indie devs and indie game fans in 2025! And yes, my game "So I bought a little chainsaw" is in it, thanks for asking!

Support little games and their makers! Ends on Jan 31.
itch.io/b/2831/ventu...
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev @itch.io

Venturing 2025 by Bundle Everywhere and 54 others

Venturing 2025: 129 items for $25.00

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Dec 16

@slaytanical.bsky.social added ✅

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Dec 10

And thanks to the jammers and everyone who helped make the #20SecondGameJam a pleasure to host 🫶

20 Second Game Jam @20secondgamejam.bsky.social · Dec 10

Congratulations to everyone who submitted a game to the #20SecondGamJam!

Everyone, go encourage a game dev by playing a 20 second game and leaving constructive feedback! itch.io/jam/20-secon...

#gamejams #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Submissions to 20 Second Game Jam 2024

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Dec 8

My entry for the #20SecondGameJam follows a crocodile's adventures in the Victorian world. It is a story filled with wondrous lands, strange people, wealth, power, friendship, love, betrayal, shipwreck and delicious pastries. akzidenz.itch.io/gentleman-ad...
#indiegame #indiedev #gamejams #gamedev

Gentleman, Adventurer, Crocodile by Akzidenz

Travels of an Educated Reptile in the Victorian Empire

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Andrew | BUY INDIEPOCALYPSE ➡️ PRGE @pizzapranks.bsky.social · Dec 6

Indiepocalypse #59 is back to deliver your monthly glimpse into the endlessly exciting world of underground indie games!

-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @bulboka.bsky.social!
-Cover by Angie Hewitt (www.angie-hewitt.com)!

pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalyp...

cover illustration for indiepocalypse featuring a person in the foreground with their thumb up attempting to hitchhike with a passing car

screenshot of the game "my garden" with a left hand in the foreground and burning field in the background

screenshot of the indiepocalypse launcher showing a carousel of games

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20 Second Game Jam @20secondgamejam.bsky.social · Nov 24

😮😮😮 IMPORTANT SURPRISE NEWS 😮😮😮
Attention 20 Second Jammers: in a shocking turn of events that nobody could have predicted, the #20SecondGameJam has been extended by one week! You now have a little over two weeks to finish (or start and then finish) your jam game! itch.io/jam/20-secon...

20 Second Game Jam 2024

A game jam from 2024-11-08 to 2024-12-09 hosted by Akzidenz, xenobrain, Papa Crub, lyniat & Marc. THE LONG JAM FOR SHORT GAMES Make a game that lasts only 20 seconds! IMPORTANT SURPRISE NOTICE: The ja...

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ehoaglin.itch.io @ehoaglin.itch.io · Nov 21

Are you a user of #DragonRuby ?
Get started with people who use it now :)

go.bsky.app/EKeGoJW

Also, join the Discord:

discord.dragonruby.org

Also also, check out the itch.io DragonRuby project(s) on itch:

itch.io/c/1043933/dr...

DragonRuby

Join the conversation

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Nov 16

Want to connect with a bunch of #DragonRuby folks all in one go? Follow the link to the starter pack and click *Follow All*

jstocks, online @jstocks.online · Nov 16

DragonRuby Starter Pack!

go.bsky.app/EKeGoJW

DragonRuby

Join the conversation

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Nov 16

Once you've grabbed your free licence, check out this free book by Brett Chalupa, which will take you from downloading DragonRuby to publishing a game on itch book.dragonriders.community (no programming experience needed). More help is available on the DragonRuby Discord: discord.dragonruby.org

Introduction | Building Games with DragonRuby

A free book about making 2D games with DragonRuby Game Toolkit.

book.dragonriders.community

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Akzidenz @akzidenz.bsky.social · Nov 16

#DragonRuby Game Toolkit is free (for around another 9 hours) to celebrate the #20SecondGameJam. It's a small, fast and incredibly fun cross-platform 2D game engine. Go grab it now while you can. More info in reply. itch.io/s/136985/20-...

DragonRuby Game Toolkit | 20 Second Game Jam 2024 by DragonRuby

A sale by DragonRuby, 100% off DragonRuby Game Toolkit

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Amir Rajan @amirrajan.bsky.social · Nov 16

Last day to grab DragonRuby Game Toolkit free: itch.io/s/136985/20-...
#gamedev

DragonRuby Game Toolkit | 20 Second Game Jam 2024 by DragonRuby

A sale by DragonRuby, 100% off DragonRuby Game Toolkit

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20 Second Game Jam @20secondgamejam.bsky.social · Nov 3

The #20SecondGameJam starts next weekend! To celebrate, #DragonRuby Game Toolkit is giving jammers a free, full commercial license, yours forever along with all future updates. Go grab it now, then head over to the jam and hit the join button really hard! itch.io/s/136985/20-... #gamedev #indiedev

DragonRuby Game Toolkit | 20 Second Game Jam 2024 by DragonRuby

A sale by DragonRuby, 100% off DragonRuby Game Toolkit

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20 Second Game Jam @20secondgamejam.bsky.social · Oct 27

Announcing 20 SECOND GAME JAM 2024: The long jam for short games, Nov 8-Dec 2. Make a game that lasts only 20 seconds! You don't have much time to grab the player's attention so make those seconds count! itch.io/jam/20-secon... #20SecondGameJam #indiedev #gamedev #gamejam

20 Second Game Jam 2024

A game jam from 2024-11-08 to 2024-12-02 hosted by Akzidenz, xenobrain, Papa Crub, lyniat & Marc. THE LONG JAM FOR SHORT GAMES Make a game that lasts only 20 seconds! You don't have much time to grab ...

itch.io

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