Atarath
@atarath.bsky.social
🎮 Retro game dev crafting 8-bit magic | Nostalgia junkie for the ‘80s | Sharing pixel art, game design, and retro gaming stories ✨
💎 Creator of Light From Within
atarath.itch.io/light-from-within
#NES #NESdev #retrogames
💎 Creator of Light From Within
atarath.itch.io/light-from-within
#NES #NESdev #retrogames
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If you'll pardon a bit of shameless self-promotion, Tactus is now available for wishlisting on Steam! 🎉 Digital copies will also include an NES ROM, compatible with modern emulators and dev carts.
"Wishlist Now!", "Tell your friends", other clichés, etc!
store.steampowered.com/app/4129270/...
"Wishlist Now!", "Tell your friends", other clichés, etc!
store.steampowered.com/app/4129270/...
Tactus on Steam
A rhythm-based dungeon crawler with authentic retro charm. Explore mysterious ruins, find powerful weapons, and slay to the beat. Designed and built for the original NES, playable on Steam with modern...
store.steampowered.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:37 PM
If you'll pardon a bit of shameless self-promotion, Tactus is now available for wishlisting on Steam! 🎉 Digital copies will also include an NES ROM, compatible with modern emulators and dev carts.
"Wishlist Now!", "Tell your friends", other clichés, etc!
store.steampowered.com/app/4129270/...
"Wishlist Now!", "Tell your friends", other clichés, etc!
store.steampowered.com/app/4129270/...
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The results for the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Showcase winners are here! 🏆
🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
January 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The results for the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Showcase winners are here! 🏆
🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
🌙 Light From Within won Best in Show at #SuperMAGFest2026!
Huge thanks to Mega Cat Studios, the devs, and all the players who made the showcase such a special experience.
I had a wonderful time!
#NES #nesdev #gamedev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-sV...
Huge thanks to Mega Cat Studios, the devs, and all the players who made the showcase such a special experience.
I had a wonderful time!
#NES #nesdev #gamedev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-sV...
MAGFest Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase 2026: Winners
YouTube video by Mega Cat Studios
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
🌙 Light From Within won Best in Show at #SuperMAGFest2026!
Huge thanks to Mega Cat Studios, the devs, and all the players who made the showcase such a special experience.
I had a wonderful time!
#NES #nesdev #gamedev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-sV...
Huge thanks to Mega Cat Studios, the devs, and all the players who made the showcase such a special experience.
I had a wonderful time!
#NES #nesdev #gamedev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-sV...
🌙 Light From Within is at #SuperMAGFest2026 as part of the Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase!
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Come check it out!
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Come check it out!
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
January 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
🌙 Light From Within is at #SuperMAGFest2026 as part of the Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase!
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Come check it out!
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Come check it out!
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
🌙 Light From Within will be at #SuperMAGFest2026 as part of the Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase!
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Come see me there and check out all the incredible homebrew projects!
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Come see me there and check out all the incredible homebrew projects!
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
The #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase FINALISTS are locked in, and the lineup is next-level amazing. Which game title are you excited about? 🎮
Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🌙 Light From Within will be at #SuperMAGFest2026 as part of the Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase!
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Come see me there and check out all the incredible homebrew projects!
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Come see me there and check out all the incredible homebrew projects!
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
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The NES version comes in classic grey, and three LIMITED cartridge color options!
🌑 Classic Grey (unlimited)
🟡 Legendary Gold (500 units)
🔴 Nerd Rage Red (1500 units)
🔵 Super Mecha Baddie Blue (1500 units)
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🌑 Classic Grey (unlimited)
🟡 Legendary Gold (500 units)
🔴 Nerd Rage Red (1500 units)
🔵 Super Mecha Baddie Blue (1500 units)
buff.ly/tbx3Fp6
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The NES version comes in classic grey, and three LIMITED cartridge color options!
🌑 Classic Grey (unlimited)
🟡 Legendary Gold (500 units)
🔴 Nerd Rage Red (1500 units)
🔵 Super Mecha Baddie Blue (1500 units)
buff.ly/tbx3Fp6
🌑 Classic Grey (unlimited)
🟡 Legendary Gold (500 units)
🔴 Nerd Rage Red (1500 units)
🔵 Super Mecha Baddie Blue (1500 units)
buff.ly/tbx3Fp6
Hello friends!
🌙 Light From Within has been finalized!
The new demo reflects what will eventually appear on cartridge.
🕹️ Go check it out!
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
🌙 Light From Within has been finalized!
The new demo reflects what will eventually appear on cartridge.
🕹️ Go check it out!
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
ROM Finalized - New Demo Available!
Hello friends! I'm happy to share that the ROM for Light From Within has been finalized ! This means no additional changes will be made to the game before it eventually comes to cartridge. With that i...
atarath.itch.io
October 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Hello friends!
🌙 Light From Within has been finalized!
The new demo reflects what will eventually appear on cartridge.
🕹️ Go check it out!
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
🌙 Light From Within has been finalized!
The new demo reflects what will eventually appear on cartridge.
🕹️ Go check it out!
🔗 atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
#nesdev #homebrew #indiegames #retrogaming #NES #gamedev
I just got my copy of Chibi Monster Brawl! Such an awesome looking cartridge! I'm excited to play it!
Check out the game here:
dale-coop.itch.io/chibi-monste...
Or follow the dev: @dalecoop.bsky.social
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames
Check out the game here:
dale-coop.itch.io/chibi-monste...
Or follow the dev: @dalecoop.bsky.social
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames
July 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I just got my copy of Chibi Monster Brawl! Such an awesome looking cartridge! I'm excited to play it!
Check out the game here:
dale-coop.itch.io/chibi-monste...
Or follow the dev: @dalecoop.bsky.social
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames
Check out the game here:
dale-coop.itch.io/chibi-monste...
Or follow the dev: @dalecoop.bsky.social
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames
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Dial up your crew, plug in the Four Score on the NES, and get ready for a 8bit brawl like it’s 1990!
Chibi Monster Brawl brings arcade mayhem home, 4 players, 1 screen, pure chaos!
🚨 Physical edition pre-orders are live! www.homebrew-factory.com/nes/136-.html
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames
Chibi Monster Brawl brings arcade mayhem home, 4 players, 1 screen, pure chaos!
🚨 Physical edition pre-orders are live! www.homebrew-factory.com/nes/136-.html
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames
March 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Dial up your crew, plug in the Four Score on the NES, and get ready for a 8bit brawl like it’s 1990!
Chibi Monster Brawl brings arcade mayhem home, 4 players, 1 screen, pure chaos!
🚨 Physical edition pre-orders are live! www.homebrew-factory.com/nes/136-.html
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames
Chibi Monster Brawl brings arcade mayhem home, 4 players, 1 screen, pure chaos!
🚨 Physical edition pre-orders are live! www.homebrew-factory.com/nes/136-.html
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames
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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT
We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!
➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com
➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!
➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com
➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT
We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!
➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com
➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!
➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com
➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
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Byte Off V is a wrap! Nearly 50 fresh NES games made with @nesmaker.bsky.social, ready for you to play and vote. Don’t miss out on these retro gems! 😍☕️
🔗 theretroverse.com/special-even...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #ByteOffV #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
🔗 theretroverse.com/special-even...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #ByteOffV #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
March 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Byte Off V is a wrap! Nearly 50 fresh NES games made with @nesmaker.bsky.social, ready for you to play and vote. Don’t miss out on these retro gems! 😍☕️
🔗 theretroverse.com/special-even...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #ByteOffV #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
🔗 theretroverse.com/special-even...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #ByteOffV #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
🎉 Congrats to all the participants of Byte-Off V! 🎮
There’s some really creative, thoughtful, and just plain fun stuff this year. It’s always inspiring to see what people are building on the NES!
🕹️ Play the demos:
👉 theretroverse.com/special-even...
#RetroGaming #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker
There’s some really creative, thoughtful, and just plain fun stuff this year. It’s always inspiring to see what people are building on the NES!
🕹️ Play the demos:
👉 theretroverse.com/special-even...
#RetroGaming #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker
Byte-Off V
theretroverse.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🎉 Congrats to all the participants of Byte-Off V! 🎮
There’s some really creative, thoughtful, and just plain fun stuff this year. It’s always inspiring to see what people are building on the NES!
🕹️ Play the demos:
👉 theretroverse.com/special-even...
#RetroGaming #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker
There’s some really creative, thoughtful, and just plain fun stuff this year. It’s always inspiring to see what people are building on the NES!
🕹️ Play the demos:
👉 theretroverse.com/special-even...
#RetroGaming #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker
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Working on BackwardsQuest for #ByteOffV with Artix, FJ, and Raftronaut has been amazing! A platformer action-RPG where the story, gameplay, and even the music play… backwards!
Can’t wait for you to try it. 🗡️ Demo coming soon!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
Can’t wait for you to try it. 🗡️ Demo coming soon!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
March 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New cover art for my NES game!
➡️ atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Cover art by: anniearyzu
➡️ linktr.ee/anniearyzu
#NES #NESdev #NESmaker #homebrew #retro #retrogame #indiegames #gamedev #digitalart #coverart
➡️ atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Cover art by: anniearyzu
➡️ linktr.ee/anniearyzu
#NES #NESdev #NESmaker #homebrew #retro #retrogame #indiegames #gamedev #digitalart #coverart
March 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
New cover art for my NES game!
➡️ atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Cover art by: anniearyzu
➡️ linktr.ee/anniearyzu
#NES #NESdev #NESmaker #homebrew #retro #retrogame #indiegames #gamedev #digitalart #coverart
➡️ atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
Cover art by: anniearyzu
➡️ linktr.ee/anniearyzu
#NES #NESdev #NESmaker #homebrew #retro #retrogame #indiegames #gamedev #digitalart #coverart
An impressive commitment to the Game Boy aesthetic.
My approach to fishing in Isle of Reveries is: absolute nonsense 🦉🐟
What does hooting at a fish do? Find out over at the Isle of Reveries Kickstarter campaign! We're already 65% funded! Link below ⬇️ #indiegame #gamedev
What does hooting at a fish do? Find out over at the Isle of Reveries Kickstarter campaign! We're already 65% funded! Link below ⬇️ #indiegame #gamedev
March 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
An impressive commitment to the Game Boy aesthetic.
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If you wanna help this handsome Scottish mole impress his mermaid crush by putting on an elaborate theater production, join us at the Isle of Reveries Kickstarter!
We're at 58% funding!! Rewards include a physical soundtrack CD and a digital GB-style manual. Link ⬇️ #indiegame #gamedev
We're at 58% funding!! Rewards include a physical soundtrack CD and a digital GB-style manual. Link ⬇️ #indiegame #gamedev
March 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
If you wanna help this handsome Scottish mole impress his mermaid crush by putting on an elaborate theater production, join us at the Isle of Reveries Kickstarter!
We're at 58% funding!! Rewards include a physical soundtrack CD and a digital GB-style manual. Link ⬇️ #indiegame #gamedev
We're at 58% funding!! Rewards include a physical soundtrack CD and a digital GB-style manual. Link ⬇️ #indiegame #gamedev
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I don't want to be too pushy when it comes to communication.
But if you like my work, simply liking or sharing the trailer for my game helps me a lot.
The more eyes there are on my game, the more chances I have of making future projects and games :)!
youtu.be/vqpzV5fue0Q
#gamedev #indiegame
But if you like my work, simply liking or sharing the trailer for my game helps me a lot.
The more eyes there are on my game, the more chances I have of making future projects and games :)!
youtu.be/vqpzV5fue0Q
#gamedev #indiegame
Wild Cosmos Demo Trailer
YouTube video by HeyTibo
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I don't want to be too pushy when it comes to communication.
But if you like my work, simply liking or sharing the trailer for my game helps me a lot.
The more eyes there are on my game, the more chances I have of making future projects and games :)!
youtu.be/vqpzV5fue0Q
#gamedev #indiegame
But if you like my work, simply liking or sharing the trailer for my game helps me a lot.
The more eyes there are on my game, the more chances I have of making future projects and games :)!
youtu.be/vqpzV5fue0Q
#gamedev #indiegame
I love cozy games :)
How it started and how it's going
Amazing 6 months journey😍
#indiedev #madewithunity #indiegame #gamedev #Blender3d #unity3d #indiegaming #indiegamedev
Amazing 6 months journey😍
#indiedev #madewithunity #indiegame #gamedev #Blender3d #unity3d #indiegaming #indiegamedev
March 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I love cozy games :)
After several rounds of beta testing, I’ve released the final demo of my NES game Light From Within!💎
Please check it out and let me know what you think!
Cover art by @anniearyzu
atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
#NES #NESdev #NESmaker #homebrew #retro #retrogame #indiegames #gamedev
Please check it out and let me know what you think!
Cover art by @anniearyzu
atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
#NES #NESdev #NESmaker #homebrew #retro #retrogame #indiegames #gamedev
Light From Within (NES) by Atarath
A brand new classic adventure game for your original Nintendo Entertainment System!
atarath.itch.io
March 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM
After several rounds of beta testing, I’ve released the final demo of my NES game Light From Within!💎
Please check it out and let me know what you think!
Cover art by @anniearyzu
atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
#NES #NESdev #NESmaker #homebrew #retro #retrogame #indiegames #gamedev
Please check it out and let me know what you think!
Cover art by @anniearyzu
atarath.itch.io/light-from-w...
#NES #NESdev #NESmaker #homebrew #retro #retrogame #indiegames #gamedev
If you're interested in making a NES game, or like participating in game jams, the NESmaker Byte-Off competition starts tonight!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYs...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYs...
Byte Off V Theme Reveal
YouTube video by The New 8-bit Heroes
www.youtube.com
February 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
If you're interested in making a NES game, or like participating in game jams, the NESmaker Byte-Off competition starts tonight!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYs...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYs...
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Best NES homebrew/indie games there!
Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for us!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for us!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
The past Byte-Off #nesdev competitions have generated many new classic games for the NES. I look forward to seeing this year's submissions!
February 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Tonight at 6pm Eastern, it’s time to reveal this year’s theme for the NESmaker Byte-Off Awards. Join us in the live premiere here!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYs...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYs...
Byte Off V Theme Reveal
YouTube video by The New 8-bit Heroes
m.youtube.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Tonight at 6pm Eastern, it’s time to reveal this year’s theme for the NESmaker Byte-Off Awards. Join us in the live premiere here!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYs...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYs...
Finished adding a second save file to my NES game:
💎Light From Within!💎
#nes #nesdev #retrogames #homebrew #NESmaker #indiegames
💎Light From Within!💎
#nes #nesdev #retrogames #homebrew #NESmaker #indiegames
February 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Finished adding a second save file to my NES game:
💎Light From Within!💎
#nes #nesdev #retrogames #homebrew #NESmaker #indiegames
💎Light From Within!💎
#nes #nesdev #retrogames #homebrew #NESmaker #indiegames
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Sometimes in #Gamedev I know things are wrong but I do it that way anyway and then revert back because I know my brain won't stop nagging me if I don't.
January 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Sometimes in #Gamedev I know things are wrong but I do it that way anyway and then revert back because I know my brain won't stop nagging me if I don't.