Benjamin (BenStar) Kiefer
@benstar.bsky.social
Pixel non-bean-ary, get it?
He/Him, They/Them.
Made Revita, working on [???]
Buy Revita: bit.ly/revitasteam
Discord: discord.gg/revita
#gamedev #indiedev
He/Him, They/Them.
Made Revita, working on [???]
Buy Revita: bit.ly/revitasteam
Discord: discord.gg/revita
#gamedev #indiedev
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It is that time of year once more, as our Extra Life charity event, Olexamas, starts December 1st!
If any *developers of games I have played on the channel* (plz) want to contribute keys for giveaways, please feel free to ping me in Discord, or in email. (Bsky dm’s are weird)
Thank you <3 <3 <3
If any *developers of games I have played on the channel* (plz) want to contribute keys for giveaways, please feel free to ping me in Discord, or in email. (Bsky dm’s are weird)
Thank you <3 <3 <3
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It is that time of year once more, as our Extra Life charity event, Olexamas, starts December 1st!
If any *developers of games I have played on the channel* (plz) want to contribute keys for giveaways, please feel free to ping me in Discord, or in email. (Bsky dm’s are weird)
Thank you <3 <3 <3
If any *developers of games I have played on the channel* (plz) want to contribute keys for giveaways, please feel free to ping me in Discord, or in email. (Bsky dm’s are weird)
Thank you <3 <3 <3
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Playing my game vs Trying to fix the bug QA tester found
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I’m also the tester 😅
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I’m also the tester 😅
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Playing my game vs Trying to fix the bug QA tester found
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I’m also the tester 😅
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I’m also the tester 😅
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Getting stuck causes players to explore the world.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Getting stuck causes players to explore the world.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
Couldn't agree more. And since people talk accessibility, accessibility, in my mind, is about making your vision accessible to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to. If difficult and challenge is part of that vision, adding an easy mode isn't making that your vision accessible...
Part of me feels like Dark Souls wouldn't have caught on if the first game had difficulty settings. It'd be "cheap", "pointless", etc.
Arcade games had a relatively granular difficulty option via credit feeding and it played a big part in them written off as "button mashers"/"quarter munchers".
Arcade games had a relatively granular difficulty option via credit feeding and it played a big part in them written off as "button mashers"/"quarter munchers".
November 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Couldn't agree more. And since people talk accessibility, accessibility, in my mind, is about making your vision accessible to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to. If difficult and challenge is part of that vision, adding an easy mode isn't making that your vision accessible...
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Part of me feels like Dark Souls wouldn't have caught on if the first game had difficulty settings. It'd be "cheap", "pointless", etc.
Arcade games had a relatively granular difficulty option via credit feeding and it played a big part in them written off as "button mashers"/"quarter munchers".
Arcade games had a relatively granular difficulty option via credit feeding and it played a big part in them written off as "button mashers"/"quarter munchers".
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Part of me feels like Dark Souls wouldn't have caught on if the first game had difficulty settings. It'd be "cheap", "pointless", etc.
Arcade games had a relatively granular difficulty option via credit feeding and it played a big part in them written off as "button mashers"/"quarter munchers".
Arcade games had a relatively granular difficulty option via credit feeding and it played a big part in them written off as "button mashers"/"quarter munchers".
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If you have somehow missed the roll-call for review keys for UNBEATABLE, I am your guy.
Keys for streaming will be going out closer to launch.
I am being spammed to death by scammers, so make sure it's easy to verify that you are legit.
If we worked together before, you know where to find me.
Keys for streaming will be going out closer to launch.
I am being spammed to death by scammers, so make sure it's easy to verify that you are legit.
If we worked together before, you know where to find me.
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If you have somehow missed the roll-call for review keys for UNBEATABLE, I am your guy.
Keys for streaming will be going out closer to launch.
I am being spammed to death by scammers, so make sure it's easy to verify that you are legit.
If we worked together before, you know where to find me.
Keys for streaming will be going out closer to launch.
I am being spammed to death by scammers, so make sure it's easy to verify that you are legit.
If we worked together before, you know where to find me.
The more I sit on it, the more I think I can confidently say that air riders is sakurais best game so far. Very very much worth the price tbh.
November 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The more I sit on it, the more I think I can confidently say that air riders is sakurais best game so far. Very very much worth the price tbh.
should we ever get around to making an art/concept book for the new game, it'll go absolutely crazy. Tom and I keep looking back at what the [CURRENTLY SECRET] project looked like early on every once in a while, and it's so fascinating to see the transformation over time.
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
should we ever get around to making an art/concept book for the new game, it'll go absolutely crazy. Tom and I keep looking back at what the [CURRENTLY SECRET] project looked like early on every once in a while, and it's so fascinating to see the transformation over time.
Nova truly is the biggest hater in the kirby universe
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Nova truly is the biggest hater in the kirby universe
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We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
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Captain Wayne's finally out! I helped with testing for this game so now I'm requiring all my followers to go and pick it up. It's a great time!
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Captain Wayne's finally out! I helped with testing for this game so now I'm requiring all my followers to go and pick it up. It's a great time!
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November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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to make a video game is to constantly be thinking about what elements you need to put into place to trick people into thinking this emotionally troubled computer program you built is a real video game
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
to make a video game is to constantly be thinking about what elements you need to put into place to trick people into thinking this emotionally troubled computer program you built is a real video game
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDMU...
Here it is! New Completionist episode all about my journey completing Hollow Knight: Silksong!
Here it is! New Completionist episode all about my journey completing Hollow Knight: Silksong!
I Lost My Save File TWICE… But Still Completed Hollow Knight: Silksong
YouTube video by The Completionist
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDMU...
Here it is! New Completionist episode all about my journey completing Hollow Knight: Silksong!
Here it is! New Completionist episode all about my journey completing Hollow Knight: Silksong!
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my friends are built different.
November 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
my friends are built different.
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A long time ago, in a different world, in a different time, she said something that really resonated with me.
I hope they still resonate with her. 🩷
#shachimu
I hope they still resonate with her. 🩷
#shachimu
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A long time ago, in a different world, in a different time, she said something that really resonated with me.
I hope they still resonate with her. 🩷
#shachimu
I hope they still resonate with her. 🩷
#shachimu
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Hey!!!!!
Berserk B.I.T.S is finally out! :D so if you haven't grabbed it and have a day sat at your PC. Why not give it a go!?
and feel free to leave a review! I'd love to hear your thoughts!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2348540/...
Berserk B.I.T.S is finally out! :D so if you haven't grabbed it and have a day sat at your PC. Why not give it a go!?
and feel free to leave a review! I'd love to hear your thoughts!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2348540/...
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hey!!!!!
Berserk B.I.T.S is finally out! :D so if you haven't grabbed it and have a day sat at your PC. Why not give it a go!?
and feel free to leave a review! I'd love to hear your thoughts!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2348540/...
Berserk B.I.T.S is finally out! :D so if you haven't grabbed it and have a day sat at your PC. Why not give it a go!?
and feel free to leave a review! I'd love to hear your thoughts!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2348540/...
LETS HECKING GOOOOO!!
Berserk B.I.T.S is out! ⭐️
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
LETS HECKING GOOOOO!!
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Berserk B.I.T.S is out! ⭐️
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
November 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Berserk B.I.T.S is out! ⭐️
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
the story mode in air riders is pretty cool
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
the story mode in air riders is pretty cool
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1 MORE DAY!!!!!
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
1 MORE DAY!!!!!
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New video! This time, I've tried to put Sky Sands from Kirby Air Ride into three other games aesthetically, stylistically and compositionally :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJni...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJni...
SKY SANDS from KIRBY AIR RIDE in Three Other Games!
YouTube video by Christoph Jakob
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New video! This time, I've tried to put Sky Sands from Kirby Air Ride into three other games aesthetically, stylistically and compositionally :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJni...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJni...
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whats up my fellow gamers
November 18, 2025 at 5:22 AM
whats up my fellow gamers
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Introducing Barrow!
A Gardening FPS where your Grandma has opened a portal to a decaying underworld in her cottage town.
We were unable to secure funding but I'm excited to share what the team built.
bit.ly/43xLiXG
🎮 Pitch Demo
📄 Project History
🖼️ Gallery
🎶 Soundtrack
🫂Team Credits
A Gardening FPS where your Grandma has opened a portal to a decaying underworld in her cottage town.
We were unable to secure funding but I'm excited to share what the team built.
bit.ly/43xLiXG
🎮 Pitch Demo
📄 Project History
🖼️ Gallery
🎶 Soundtrack
🫂Team Credits
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Introducing Barrow!
A Gardening FPS where your Grandma has opened a portal to a decaying underworld in her cottage town.
We were unable to secure funding but I'm excited to share what the team built.
bit.ly/43xLiXG
🎮 Pitch Demo
📄 Project History
🖼️ Gallery
🎶 Soundtrack
🫂Team Credits
A Gardening FPS where your Grandma has opened a portal to a decaying underworld in her cottage town.
We were unable to secure funding but I'm excited to share what the team built.
bit.ly/43xLiXG
🎮 Pitch Demo
📄 Project History
🖼️ Gallery
🎶 Soundtrack
🫂Team Credits
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Are you ready??
⚔️Angeline Era releases on December 8th!⚔️
In this vast 3D action-adventure, travel across a country's unmarked overworld, where every level is hidden in plain sight!!
Wishlist here!! store.steampowered.com/app/2393920
⚔️Angeline Era releases on December 8th!⚔️
In this vast 3D action-adventure, travel across a country's unmarked overworld, where every level is hidden in plain sight!!
Wishlist here!! store.steampowered.com/app/2393920
November 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Are you ready??
⚔️Angeline Era releases on December 8th!⚔️
In this vast 3D action-adventure, travel across a country's unmarked overworld, where every level is hidden in plain sight!!
Wishlist here!! store.steampowered.com/app/2393920
⚔️Angeline Era releases on December 8th!⚔️
In this vast 3D action-adventure, travel across a country's unmarked overworld, where every level is hidden in plain sight!!
Wishlist here!! store.steampowered.com/app/2393920