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Cloud Lantern

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Hey there! 👋 My name’s Chris! I’m fond of making games, music & drawing critters 🕹🎶🐉 I'm having a fun time working on a cozy, potion crafting game called - The Little Pumpkin Potion Shop 🎃 www.CloudLanternGames.com #gamedev #indiedev

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Nov 23

Having a fun time in the garden making SFX for some games I’m working on 🔈🌺🎋🕹
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygames #indiegame

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Panda Cat Games 🔜Heartwood Village @pandacatgames.bsky.social · Jul 24

Megacon here we come!!! 🎉

We’ll be showing off 'Spirits of Heartwood' this weekend at Megacon in Manchester! 🌿 Come say hi, play the game & grab some ADORABLE freebies 💖

🗓️ 26th - 27th July
📍 Manchester Central
megaconlive.com/manchester/
@megaconlive.bsky.social
#MegaConLive #IndieGames

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Jul 24

Super excited to be going to #MegaConLive this weekend!🎉

I'm also really looking forward to being part of the @gamerepublic.bsky.social Indie Game Showcase!🕹️
Pop on by to say hi & try out the new demo if you like, plus there's lots of other Indie games to play!🕹️:)
See you there!👋
#gamedev #indiedev

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Jul 13

I had an amazing time at @developconference.com It was so great to meet lots of lovely people and be part of the Indie Showcase with @benfox01.bsky.social We had a wonderful time!✨Thanks to everyone who stopped by to play The Void Between & have a chat!😀
Excited for next time!🎮
#developconf #gamedev

The Void Between | Play demo on Steam @keycompassgames.bsky.social · Jul 11

We had such an amazing time at @developconference.com it was great to meet so many lovely people! We were so happy & grateful to be part of the Indie Showcase, thank you to everyone who popped by to play The Void Between & have a chat! 😃🕹
Excited for the next one! 🏖🎮
#developconf #gamedev #indiedev

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The Void Between | Play demo on Steam @keycompassgames.bsky.social · Jul 4

“There ain’t no party like a Game Dev Party!” 🥳 🕹️🎮

Games, Grub & Good friends are all included at The Game Republic Summer Party! ☀️ 🎉 🕺 🍔

When’s the next one!? 🤩 @gamerepublic.bsky.social
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Jun 27

Love this game! 🐁🐭✨🕹️

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The Void Between | Play demo on Steam @keycompassgames.bsky.social · Jun 27

Hey! We are Ben & Chris! And here is a random little thread on how we make our FMV-style games! 🎥🕹️ #gamedev #indiegamedev #gaming #horror

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Gravy Crew Games @gravycrewgames.bsky.social · Jun 27

Rules & Rodents at a cheap price!? Satisfactory!! Grab it in the sale and get puzzling!!

discount #ratgame pick em up pick em up pick em up

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you so much! :)

Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you so much Rianna, super kind of you! ✨ :) It's a shame you won't be there, it would of been lovely to see ya and have a good ol catch up! Hope all is super duper & magical with you! ✨ Hope to catch up soon! :)

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Cozy Harry 🐭 Pawsta 🔜 Coming to Kickstarter 💚 @coldsector.se · Jun 12

Here's a #wholesomedirect starter pack I made!

Including:

😺 Little Kitty, Big City (@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social)
🐮 Story of Seasons (@storyofseasons.bsky.social)
📸 Instants (@endflamestudio.bsky.social)
🚚 Camper Van: Make it Home (@malapatastudio.bsky.social)

+ many many more!

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Jun 12

I'm excited to be going to @developconference.com and also to be part of the Indie Showcase with an FMV puzzle game me & my brother @benfox01.bsky.social are making - The Void Between 🕹️
Really excited to be there and can't wait to play all the other games by the seaside! 🕹️🌊🤿
#DevelopConf #gamedev

Develop:Brighton 2025 @developconference.com · Jun 10

The Void Between by Key Compass @keycompassgames.bsky.social is an FMV style puzzle game, merging live action video with puzzling point and click gameplay in a supernatural, otherworldly setting. #DevelopConf

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jun 7

Our new release trailer is LIVE and was featured in the Women-Led Showcase!!
#SummerGameFest ✨

Ascend is releasing this August 28th on Steam!
👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/Ascend

#WomenLedGames #WomenInGames #IndieGames

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Cozy Harry 🐭 Pawsta 🔜 Coming to Kickstarter 💚 @coldsector.se · Jun 7

Pawsta just got featured in Wholesome Direct! We're so thankful for the support & encourage everyone to wishlist/ support all the other fantastic cozy games that were featured! 😍 @wholesomegames.com
#WholesomeDirect

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Jun 7

This is super awesome! ✨ Congrats on the Steam page too, Wishlisted! :) Can't wait to play the full game! ✨🐁🕹️

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Jun 7

Experimenting with a ruler to make some SFX for my game :) 📏🔉🕹️ Hope everyone is having a magic weekend! ✨
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · May 27

It was super lovely seeing you and the Panda Cat team! 🐼🐱 Thank you for the very awesome stickers! ✨ I’m looking forward to playing more Spirits of Heartwood soon :) Also, here’s a snap my brother took at GaMaYo 📸 :)
Hope you’re having a great day! ✨

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · May 26

I had such a magical time at #GaMaYo last week!✨🕹️
Lots of wonderful people and amazing games!
Great work @gamayo.bsky.social for another amazing event! 🎉 Can't wait for the next!
Also, big thanks to everyone who played Steady, Steady, Steady! and for all the valuable feedback! :)
#gamedev #indiedev

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · May 19

✨🕹️It's almost GaMaYo time! 🕹️✨ I'm really excited to be there, I had such a great time at the last one! ✨
I'm also bringing along a new demo for my game Steady, Steady, Steady! which will be ready to play at #GaMaYo this Thursday. 🎮
See you there! 👋 @gamayo.bsky.social
#gamdev #indiedev #indiegame

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · May 15

I'm excited to be demoing Steady, Steady, Steady! at GaMaYo this month! 🕹️ A physics based, chaotic delivery game for 1-2 players. 🎮🎮
It's such an awesome event full of great games & lovely people, can't wait!✨ Pop along if you can! :) 🕹️ @gamayo.bsky.social
#GaMaYo #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · May 14

Pig Wizard is off on an adventure! 🐷🪄🧙‍♂️
I had a fun time animating this happy adventurer!
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygames #indiegame #procreate

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · May 10

🎉🏀 CONGRATULATIONS! 🏀🎉 Can't wait to play the full game! 🕹️

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Playtonic @playtonicgames.com · May 8

Dunk Dunk is HERE! 💥

Chaotic basketball party game action to play solo or with friends! 🏀

Dunk across space in the Galaxy Tour mode or take on your friends in couch multiplayer or Remote Play Together madness! 🌌

PC: bit.ly/4jUtFrG
Switch: bit.ly/3EM9IUg

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · May 7

This sounds awesome and the game looks great too! :) 🎶 Amazing work! ✨🎶

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Cloud Lantern @cloudlantern.bsky.social · Apr 29

It’s #gamedev o’clock and my good friends Spyro & Baymax wanted to say hello! 👋🐉🕹️⏰
Hope everyone is having a lovely day! ✨
#indiegame #indiedev

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Polygon @polygon.com · Apr 28

Wholesome Direct returns in June, packing ‘about 60’ cozy games

Summer Game Fest 2025 includes another Wholesome Direct

Expect demo announcements, world premieres, and more

www.polygon.com

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