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chinykian

@chinykian.bsky.social

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STARVING Game Developer. Loves making games. Exceedingly shy. Eternally awkward ._.

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Mar 13

Guess who's bringing his sawblades game to Steam??
Please consider adding A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SAWBLADES to your wishlist! 🥹🥹🥹

store.steampowered.com/app/3442980/...

#gamedev #indiegames #gamemaker

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you!! 🙇‍♂️

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GameMaker @gamemaker.io · 1d

🔥 Feature Friday! 🔥
Dodge, jump and somersault over razor-sharp sawblades in an attempt to survive the deadly storm! Compete in the leaderboards and become the best blade-jumper in this supremely intense high-score chaser!

🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3442980/...
@chinykian.bsky.social

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · 1d

❤️❤️❤️

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · 9d

Status: alive and fixing the mod tools for my game

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you! 🙏

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · 26d

A Slight Chance of Sawblades is in the #GDocExpo2025 Steam Showcase!!

Also check out the GDoC Expo (discount code: gdoc10)!
🔗 ti.to/GDoCExpo/202...
📅 16-19 Sep

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · 26d

ICYMI, I released v1.33 last week! It features new backgrounds!
sawblades.chinykian.com

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · Aug 6

The Game Devs of Color Expo full schedule is out NOW! 🙌🏾

We've got some fabulous speakers for our 10th year, so check them out!

gdoc.events/2025schedule

In addition to the virtual program, in‑person watch parties are returning this year in New York City and Pittsburgh!

#gdocexpo

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · 28d

Ayyy! A Slight Chance of Sawblades will participate in @sixoneindie.com's Steam event! 📅Sept 18!

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Junch @junchgaming.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you so much for everyone's support to date. We're just about past the half-way mark for the Games for Palestine charity bundle, with under 10 days left to support!

Please RT and support if you can!

Link here: itch.io/b/2979/play-...

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Sep 8

Gasp! Me game's featured on the frontpage! Thank you @gx.games!! 🙇🙇🙇

Link for anyone interested: gx.games/games/2p37v1...

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Sep 8

😆

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Sep 6

Added to my wishlist!!! 🔥🔥🔥

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Sep 4

I don't have time to play it now, so friendly reminder that I'll cry if any of you spoil Silksong for me 🥹.

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just released a demo of A Slight Chance of Sawblades on @gx.games! Bet you can't beat my highscore 😏

🔗 gx.games/challenges/3...

#gamemaker #gamedev

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Sep 3

I'm putting together a web build of my game for gx.games! Almost done!

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Junch @junchgaming.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts.

Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...

We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment 👇 Please RT.

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Sep 2

Released a web demo of A Slight Chance of Sawblades on Game Jolt. I can't believe it's been 15 YEARS since I created my account there! It did not feel like 15 years.

gamejolt.com/games/asligh...

#gamedev #indiegames

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Junch @junchgaming.bsky.social · Aug 27

I am excited to announce the Games for Palestine charity bundle page is now live!!!

Over 300+ games with proceeds going to UNRWA USA in support of Gaza relief. Thank you to everyone for your support. The bundle launches on Sept 2nd 9am PST.

Link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Aug 28

So many things I wanna work on. So little time!!

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South East Asia Game Aesthetic @seagamethetic.bsky.social · Aug 25

[RT is appreciated]

Looking for artist (keyword: SEA), I'm looking for:
-Graphic design artist
-logo design artist
-Artist that can draw multiple characters from SEA

If you interested send me your works on this post, Bonus if you can QR Payments as SEA Artist
DM = bots

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SE Asian Games for Good @seagamesforgood.bsky.social · Aug 24

For all participating devs in the Play for Peace - Games for Palestine Charity bundle, we're in the final (7) hours to have all games approved to the bundle, so we can get it ready for launch on Sept 2nd.

For devs, please check your Itch email for instructions!

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Aug 23

A little behind on work, but here's a sneak peek!
sawblades.chinykian.com

#screenshotsaturaday

chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Aug 16

Been working on Steam Workshop integration for the upcoming Steam release! Uploading custom characters.

#screenshotsaturday #gamedev

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chinykian @chinykian.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thank you!! ☺️