Coffee Maker Games
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I'm Cliff Coffee, and I make games. I'm an indie developer working on Cosmic Destroyer. I've made 6 small games, lots of mods and love game jams. I enjoy almost anything related to gaming, art, D&D, sci-fi, and fantasy.
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My game Cosmic Destroyer is going into Early Access this week on Oct 30th! 🪐💥
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
It's been a good while since I've posted, too long. Just before the holidays in December I had a back injury. It left me with persistent pain in my shoulder and numb hands for over a month.
Gladly, that's all over so regular weekly game updates will be flowing again!
Gladly, that's all over so regular weekly game updates will be flowing again!
January 22, 2026 at 8:21 PM
It's been a good while since I've posted, too long. Just before the holidays in December I had a back injury. It left me with persistent pain in my shoulder and numb hands for over a month.
Gladly, that's all over so regular weekly game updates will be flowing again!
Gladly, that's all over so regular weekly game updates will be flowing again!
Ice now shatters when hit by collision, chaining, causing more sweet destruction. Player safe!
Small game release today also has bug-fixes:
- Boss missile fix
- Option Mode reset fix
- L2B Weapon focus fix
Special thanks to @muraduki.misskey.io.ap.brid.gy
for reporting!
#shmup #indiegame #STG
Small game release today also has bug-fixes:
- Boss missile fix
- Option Mode reset fix
- L2B Weapon focus fix
Special thanks to @muraduki.misskey.io.ap.brid.gy
for reporting!
#shmup #indiegame #STG
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Ice now shatters when hit by collision, chaining, causing more sweet destruction. Player safe!
Small game release today also has bug-fixes:
- Boss missile fix
- Option Mode reset fix
- L2B Weapon focus fix
Special thanks to @muraduki.misskey.io.ap.brid.gy
for reporting!
#shmup #indiegame #STG
Small game release today also has bug-fixes:
- Boss missile fix
- Option Mode reset fix
- L2B Weapon focus fix
Special thanks to @muraduki.misskey.io.ap.brid.gy
for reporting!
#shmup #indiegame #STG
Bowling in an #STG / #shmup ?!
I spent today bowling! I figure a good physics test is you can bowl the enemies and strike with a direct hit. 🎳
1st version - objects switch to dynamic when hit.
2nd - they stay dynamic the whole time, ball follows through more.
#indiegame #gamedev
I spent today bowling! I figure a good physics test is you can bowl the enemies and strike with a direct hit. 🎳
1st version - objects switch to dynamic when hit.
2nd - they stay dynamic the whole time, ball follows through more.
#indiegame #gamedev
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Bowling in an #STG / #shmup ?!
I spent today bowling! I figure a good physics test is you can bowl the enemies and strike with a direct hit. 🎳
1st version - objects switch to dynamic when hit.
2nd - they stay dynamic the whole time, ball follows through more.
#indiegame #gamedev
I spent today bowling! I figure a good physics test is you can bowl the enemies and strike with a direct hit. 🎳
1st version - objects switch to dynamic when hit.
2nd - they stay dynamic the whole time, ball follows through more.
#indiegame #gamedev
This is a really neat idea!
Co-op weapon synergies in a shmup. Also you're a horse!
nationalvelvett.itch.io/night-mares
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #shmup
nationalvelvett.itch.io/night-mares
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #shmup
December 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This is a really neat idea!
Cosmic Destroyer game update released - v0.8.4
Week 4 EA brings Ship Color Customization, two new throwables, and more throwing physics improvements.
#shmup #IndieGameDev #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Week 4 EA brings Ship Color Customization, two new throwables, and more throwing physics improvements.
#shmup #IndieGameDev #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Cosmic Destroyer - Week 4 Update - Steam News
Customize your ship color, two new throwable objects, and general update release plan for December 2025.
store.steampowered.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Cosmic Destroyer game update released - v0.8.4
Week 4 EA brings Ship Color Customization, two new throwables, and more throwing physics improvements.
#shmup #IndieGameDev #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Week 4 EA brings Ship Color Customization, two new throwables, and more throwing physics improvements.
#shmup #IndieGameDev #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Because more color is more fun - Pick a color! 🎨
More color replacement shaders at work - and a new ship color system which will allow for "skin" unlocks and customizations.
Color customization goes live in EA update tomorrow! 🙂
#shump #indiegame #indiegamedev #wishlistwednesday
More color replacement shaders at work - and a new ship color system which will allow for "skin" unlocks and customizations.
Color customization goes live in EA update tomorrow! 🙂
#shump #indiegame #indiegamedev #wishlistwednesday
December 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Because more color is more fun - Pick a color! 🎨
More color replacement shaders at work - and a new ship color system which will allow for "skin" unlocks and customizations.
Color customization goes live in EA update tomorrow! 🙂
#shump #indiegame #indiegamedev #wishlistwednesday
More color replacement shaders at work - and a new ship color system which will allow for "skin" unlocks and customizations.
Color customization goes live in EA update tomorrow! 🙂
#shump #indiegame #indiegamedev #wishlistwednesday
One good throw is all it takes! 🥏💥💥
I love improving these chain reactions, so fun to dev. Next, big chain score multipliers. Cha-ching! 🎰💰
#gamedev #shmup #solodev #indiegame #indiegamedev
I love improving these chain reactions, so fun to dev. Next, big chain score multipliers. Cha-ching! 🎰💰
#gamedev #shmup #solodev #indiegame #indiegamedev
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
One good throw is all it takes! 🥏💥💥
I love improving these chain reactions, so fun to dev. Next, big chain score multipliers. Cha-ching! 🎰💰
#gamedev #shmup #solodev #indiegame #indiegamedev
I love improving these chain reactions, so fun to dev. Next, big chain score multipliers. Cha-ching! 🎰💰
#gamedev #shmup #solodev #indiegame #indiegamedev
Custom Pixel Font & Gradient Effect shader. Working on the intro animation.
The font has color-channel separated gradients to allow shader to blend gradients - so you can select or animate any blend of colors you want - pretty sweet I think!
#gamedev #solodevelopment #indiegame
The font has color-channel separated gradients to allow shader to blend gradients - so you can select or animate any blend of colors you want - pretty sweet I think!
#gamedev #solodevelopment #indiegame
November 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Custom Pixel Font & Gradient Effect shader. Working on the intro animation.
The font has color-channel separated gradients to allow shader to blend gradients - so you can select or animate any blend of colors you want - pretty sweet I think!
#gamedev #solodevelopment #indiegame
The font has color-channel separated gradients to allow shader to blend gradients - so you can select or animate any blend of colors you want - pretty sweet I think!
#gamedev #solodevelopment #indiegame
⛳️Hotfix Release - Update for Week 3 - Part 2 - Fixes for Stage 3 Lock-out, Hi-Score Screen staying up, Boss Explosion SFX volume correction.
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
⛳️Hotfix Release - Update for Week 3 - Part 2 - Fixes for Stage 3 Lock-out, Hi-Score Screen staying up, Boss Explosion SFX volume correction.
Messing around with Deflmask for making Genesis style music. Seems pretty decent and very close to hardware.
Should I try Milky Tracker? Any exp with either or recommendations?
Used Fast Tracker 2 and Jeskola Buzz a lot years ago. Modern DAW and VSTs just dont come close.
Should I try Milky Tracker? Any exp with either or recommendations?
Used Fast Tracker 2 and Jeskola Buzz a lot years ago. Modern DAW and VSTs just dont come close.
November 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Messing around with Deflmask for making Genesis style music. Seems pretty decent and very close to hardware.
Should I try Milky Tracker? Any exp with either or recommendations?
Used Fast Tracker 2 and Jeskola Buzz a lot years ago. Modern DAW and VSTs just dont come close.
Should I try Milky Tracker? Any exp with either or recommendations?
Used Fast Tracker 2 and Jeskola Buzz a lot years ago. Modern DAW and VSTs just dont come close.
⛳️Hotfix Updated for Week 3 - Fixes issue with Enemy Homing Missiles not being destroyed by the player's lasers (L2-B Ship's primary weapon).
November 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
⛳️Hotfix Updated for Week 3 - Fixes issue with Enemy Homing Missiles not being destroyed by the player's lasers (L2-B Ship's primary weapon).
More fun knocking enemies around 🦹♂️💥☄️
The new Chain Reaction mechanics, Plasma Bomb and Piercing Focus Shot just went live today in Week 3 Update. Ka-boom!
Update notes + GIFs on Steam News:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
The new Chain Reaction mechanics, Plasma Bomb and Piercing Focus Shot just went live today in Week 3 Update. Ka-boom!
Update notes + GIFs on Steam News:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
More fun knocking enemies around 🦹♂️💥☄️
The new Chain Reaction mechanics, Plasma Bomb and Piercing Focus Shot just went live today in Week 3 Update. Ka-boom!
Update notes + GIFs on Steam News:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
The new Chain Reaction mechanics, Plasma Bomb and Piercing Focus Shot just went live today in Week 3 Update. Ka-boom!
Update notes + GIFs on Steam News:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
Strongest attack is throwing enemies with new crazy chain-reaction collisions like this. Thrown enemies bounce like pool balls, dealing multiplied combo damage + blocking bullets.
Chaos is YOUR weapon. Don't sit back and dodge - cut right through! (update live 11/21)
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
Chaos is YOUR weapon. Don't sit back and dodge - cut right through! (update live 11/21)
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Strongest attack is throwing enemies with new crazy chain-reaction collisions like this. Thrown enemies bounce like pool balls, dealing multiplied combo damage + blocking bullets.
Chaos is YOUR weapon. Don't sit back and dodge - cut right through! (update live 11/21)
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
Chaos is YOUR weapon. Don't sit back and dodge - cut right through! (update live 11/21)
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
Made this new Plasma special effect today. What should I call it? "Plasma Bomb"?
This special has a shorter bullet cancel time than Mega-Bomb, but does more damage near the focus point.
All Custom - Shaders, Oscillating Rings, Bolt Spawners, Screen-Space sprite Trails
#shump #indiegame #gamedev
This special has a shorter bullet cancel time than Mega-Bomb, but does more damage near the focus point.
All Custom - Shaders, Oscillating Rings, Bolt Spawners, Screen-Space sprite Trails
#shump #indiegame #gamedev
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Made this new Plasma special effect today. What should I call it? "Plasma Bomb"?
This special has a shorter bullet cancel time than Mega-Bomb, but does more damage near the focus point.
All Custom - Shaders, Oscillating Rings, Bolt Spawners, Screen-Space sprite Trails
#shump #indiegame #gamedev
This special has a shorter bullet cancel time than Mega-Bomb, but does more damage near the focus point.
All Custom - Shaders, Oscillating Rings, Bolt Spawners, Screen-Space sprite Trails
#shump #indiegame #gamedev
Cosmic Destroyer - week 2 EA update is Live!
This update overhauls Training mode, which allows player to play any section of any stage, retry, play prev/next sections, etc
Oh, did I mention Snails?!
More info on armor systems in notes:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup
This update overhauls Training mode, which allows player to play any section of any stage, retry, play prev/next sections, etc
Oh, did I mention Snails?!
More info on armor systems in notes:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup
Cosmic Destroyer - EA Update Week 2 - Training Overhaul & Enemy Armor Adjustments - Steam News
Multiple game updates to gameplay, UI, enemies and bug fixes. Includes the week 2 progress report and roadmap for the next 3 weeks.
store.steampowered.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Cosmic Destroyer - week 2 EA update is Live!
This update overhauls Training mode, which allows player to play any section of any stage, retry, play prev/next sections, etc
Oh, did I mention Snails?!
More info on armor systems in notes:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup
This update overhauls Training mode, which allows player to play any section of any stage, retry, play prev/next sections, etc
Oh, did I mention Snails?!
More info on armor systems in notes:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup
Don't get Snailed! 🐌
Made this little snail pixel art a while back, I've been wanting to get Ms. Snail into the game for a while. I really love the destruction chunk effect!
Reflecting shots back at enemies with the Grappling Hook is so satisfying.
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
Made this little snail pixel art a while back, I've been wanting to get Ms. Snail into the game for a while. I really love the destruction chunk effect!
Reflecting shots back at enemies with the Grappling Hook is so satisfying.
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Don't get Snailed! 🐌
Made this little snail pixel art a while back, I've been wanting to get Ms. Snail into the game for a while. I really love the destruction chunk effect!
Reflecting shots back at enemies with the Grappling Hook is so satisfying.
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
Made this little snail pixel art a while back, I've been wanting to get Ms. Snail into the game for a while. I really love the destruction chunk effect!
Reflecting shots back at enemies with the Grappling Hook is so satisfying.
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
Did you know? Cosmic Destroyer has damage types + armor inspired by Joshua Sawyers' great Armor Systems deep dive.
Tanks != bag of HP. Damage stacks to a threshold by time, mitigating small hits. Collisions + missiles hit HARD and break armor. Update live tomorrow!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug_0...
Tanks != bag of HP. Damage stacks to a threshold by time, mitigating small hits. Collisions + missiles hit HARD and break armor. Update live tomorrow!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug_0...
Armor Clash: Mistrials and Mishaps on the Road to Better Armor Systems
YouTube video by Joshua Sawyer
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Did you know? Cosmic Destroyer has damage types + armor inspired by Joshua Sawyers' great Armor Systems deep dive.
Tanks != bag of HP. Damage stacks to a threshold by time, mitigating small hits. Collisions + missiles hit HARD and break armor. Update live tomorrow!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug_0...
Tanks != bag of HP. Damage stacks to a threshold by time, mitigating small hits. Collisions + missiles hit HARD and break armor. Update live tomorrow!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug_0...
Some have asked so I'll share - there are NO 3D objects in Cosmic Destroyer! This effect is achieved with old-school layered sprites + using art with edges that accent the gaps and corners.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #vfx
#gamedev #indiegamedev #vfx
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Some have asked so I'll share - there are NO 3D objects in Cosmic Destroyer! This effect is achieved with old-school layered sprites + using art with edges that accent the gaps and corners.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #vfx
#gamedev #indiegamedev #vfx
Week 1 EA Update is Live! The newest enemy is the Gunboat - equipped with two dangerous turrets which target pesky asteroids and players alike. Round bullets have changed to pink+red, and a lot of stage layout & pacing improvements.
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Week 1 EA Update is Live! The newest enemy is the Gunboat - equipped with two dangerous turrets which target pesky asteroids and players alike. Round bullets have changed to pink+red, and a lot of stage layout & pacing improvements.
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Techy dev update: improved dynamic Spline layout tools I've been working on. These help improve the pacing and routing of the stages, removing guesswork and tedium from the workflow.
My favorites are enemy wave/lane tuning, auto-constraints + live visual update drag & drop. #indiegame #gamedev
My favorites are enemy wave/lane tuning, auto-constraints + live visual update drag & drop. #indiegame #gamedev
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Techy dev update: improved dynamic Spline layout tools I've been working on. These help improve the pacing and routing of the stages, removing guesswork and tedium from the workflow.
My favorites are enemy wave/lane tuning, auto-constraints + live visual update drag & drop. #indiegame #gamedev
My favorites are enemy wave/lane tuning, auto-constraints + live visual update drag & drop. #indiegame #gamedev
Well I did it. I hit the button. Cosmic Destroyer is now live on Steam for early access.
That's a first! 😱 🥳
It's got a lot to improve on and add - but its there and I'm doing it. And I'm not stopping so I hope you like it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
That's a first! 😱 🥳
It's got a lot to improve on and add - but its there and I'm doing it. And I'm not stopping so I hope you like it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Well I did it. I hit the button. Cosmic Destroyer is now live on Steam for early access.
That's a first! 😱 🥳
It's got a lot to improve on and add - but its there and I'm doing it. And I'm not stopping so I hope you like it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
That's a first! 😱 🥳
It's got a lot to improve on and add - but its there and I'm doing it. And I'm not stopping so I hope you like it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
New Railgun is super cool! Limited weapon goes through walls, cancels bullets, utterly destroys + Sounds cool too!
I couldn't help myself but make that face when I died to a popcorn. Enjoy grumpy face lol! 😅
☝️Reminder Early Access is Thursday! 🎉
#shmup #indiegame #indiegamedev #solodevelopment
I couldn't help myself but make that face when I died to a popcorn. Enjoy grumpy face lol! 😅
☝️Reminder Early Access is Thursday! 🎉
#shmup #indiegame #indiegamedev #solodevelopment
October 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
New Railgun is super cool! Limited weapon goes through walls, cancels bullets, utterly destroys + Sounds cool too!
I couldn't help myself but make that face when I died to a popcorn. Enjoy grumpy face lol! 😅
☝️Reminder Early Access is Thursday! 🎉
#shmup #indiegame #indiegamedev #solodevelopment
I couldn't help myself but make that face when I died to a popcorn. Enjoy grumpy face lol! 😅
☝️Reminder Early Access is Thursday! 🎉
#shmup #indiegame #indiegamedev #solodevelopment
My game Cosmic Destroyer is going into Early Access this week on Oct 30th! 🪐💥
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
October 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My game Cosmic Destroyer is going into Early Access this week on Oct 30th! 🪐💥
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
What's he building in there? A Portal to the unknown!
Created a bunch of Portal and Wormhole distortion VFX today, custom screen-space trails for parallax stars, noise-based nebula cloud shaders, and a lever to kick it all off! (WIP)
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
Created a bunch of Portal and Wormhole distortion VFX today, custom screen-space trails for parallax stars, noise-based nebula cloud shaders, and a lever to kick it all off! (WIP)
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
October 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM
What's he building in there? A Portal to the unknown!
Created a bunch of Portal and Wormhole distortion VFX today, custom screen-space trails for parallax stars, noise-based nebula cloud shaders, and a lever to kick it all off! (WIP)
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
Created a bunch of Portal and Wormhole distortion VFX today, custom screen-space trails for parallax stars, noise-based nebula cloud shaders, and a lever to kick it all off! (WIP)
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup