Matt de Carvalho
@demeru.itch.io
30-something | they/them | Digital artist, game maker, and novel writer.
Just released: Satan is an Astronaut | Buy on Steam & Itch.io!
Currently working:
The Celestial Waltz
#FamiliarFindings | Wishlist now on Steam!
Links: https://linktr.ee/demeru
Just released: Satan is an Astronaut | Buy on Steam & Itch.io!
Currently working:
The Celestial Waltz
#FamiliarFindings | Wishlist now on Steam!
Links: https://linktr.ee/demeru
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Matt de Carvalho
@demeru.itch.io
· Oct 13
It's Next Fest and #FamiliarFindings is showcased! It is a desktop idle game where you summon and fuse familiars. Discover 100+ familiar variations each with their own unique interactions. A perfect game for the spooky season.
✨Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
✨Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Here’s a little teaser for all the familiars you can have in the full game for #familiarfindings! I’ve worked so hard on all these little guys and I can’t believe I got them all done.
Can you guess what the silhouettes are?
#pixelart #cozygame #creaturecollection
Can you guess what the silhouettes are?
#pixelart #cozygame #creaturecollection
January 16, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Here’s a little teaser for all the familiars you can have in the full game for #familiarfindings! I’ve worked so hard on all these little guys and I can’t believe I got them all done.
Can you guess what the silhouettes are?
#pixelart #cozygame #creaturecollection
Can you guess what the silhouettes are?
#pixelart #cozygame #creaturecollection
“So we’re trying things across all departments” is so telling and makes me want to play their game less. There’s nowhere in the game that hasn’t been touched by GenAi. Cool, cool, cool, good to know.
January 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
“So we’re trying things across all departments” is so telling and makes me want to play their game less. There’s nowhere in the game that hasn’t been touched by GenAi. Cool, cool, cool, good to know.
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This is just going to always be my go-to response to this kind of thing anthonymoser.github.io/writing/ai/h...
December 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is just going to always be my go-to response to this kind of thing anthonymoser.github.io/writing/ai/h...
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Looking for folks to follow?
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Looking for folks to follow?
I have 17 Starter Packs of LGBTQ+, art, games, VA & more!
🏳️🌈Queer 🔞 Creatives
go.bsky.app/95Tnj7i
💘 Bi/Pan Creatives
go.bsky.app/FLaT2WM
🏳️🌈Queer Comic Creators
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#IndieDev #Comic #VisualNovel #TTRPG #VoiceActor #art
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December 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Hi Twitter eXodus folks👋
Looking for folks to follow?
I have 17 Starter Packs of LGBTQ+, art, games, VA & more!
🏳️🌈Queer 🔞 Creatives
go.bsky.app/95Tnj7i
💘 Bi/Pan Creatives
go.bsky.app/FLaT2WM
🏳️🌈Queer Comic Creators
go.bsky.app/3x5tvuV
#IndieDev #Comic #VisualNovel #TTRPG #VoiceActor #art
🧵 (1/3)
Looking for folks to follow?
I have 17 Starter Packs of LGBTQ+, art, games, VA & more!
🏳️🌈Queer 🔞 Creatives
go.bsky.app/95Tnj7i
💘 Bi/Pan Creatives
go.bsky.app/FLaT2WM
🏳️🌈Queer Comic Creators
go.bsky.app/3x5tvuV
#IndieDev #Comic #VisualNovel #TTRPG #VoiceActor #art
🧵 (1/3)
“But it’s only placeholder text 😭” there’s Loren ipsum for that.
“We’re using it for inspiration and concept art 😭” cool, so you’re putting skilled artist out of work and basing your game off slop.
If your concept isn’t worth hiring a human for it, it’s not worth playing.
Not sorry.
So angry.
“We’re using it for inspiration and concept art 😭” cool, so you’re putting skilled artist out of work and basing your game off slop.
If your concept isn’t worth hiring a human for it, it’s not worth playing.
Not sorry.
So angry.
December 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“But it’s only placeholder text 😭” there’s Loren ipsum for that.
“We’re using it for inspiration and concept art 😭” cool, so you’re putting skilled artist out of work and basing your game off slop.
If your concept isn’t worth hiring a human for it, it’s not worth playing.
Not sorry.
So angry.
“We’re using it for inspiration and concept art 😭” cool, so you’re putting skilled artist out of work and basing your game off slop.
If your concept isn’t worth hiring a human for it, it’s not worth playing.
Not sorry.
So angry.
One thing I really hate seeing on Steam is that studios who are using AI in the process of making games don’t put that in the disclaimer that is *mandatory*.
If you used AI to make your game, doesn’t matter that it’s not ended up in the final product, I don’t want to play your game.
If you used AI to make your game, doesn’t matter that it’s not ended up in the final product, I don’t want to play your game.
December 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
One thing I really hate seeing on Steam is that studios who are using AI in the process of making games don’t put that in the disclaimer that is *mandatory*.
If you used AI to make your game, doesn’t matter that it’s not ended up in the final product, I don’t want to play your game.
If you used AI to make your game, doesn’t matter that it’s not ended up in the final product, I don’t want to play your game.
Reposted by Matt de Carvalho
#pixelart #ドット絵
These pixel artists deserve more attention!
If you like what you 👀, a boost or follow helps a lot. Let’s help the best work rise to the top
I’ll be updating this regularly! 😊
go.bsky.app/M5PNC58
These pixel artists deserve more attention!
If you like what you 👀, a boost or follow helps a lot. Let’s help the best work rise to the top
I’ll be updating this regularly! 😊
go.bsky.app/M5PNC58
December 14, 2025 at 4:51 AM
#pixelart #ドット絵
These pixel artists deserve more attention!
If you like what you 👀, a boost or follow helps a lot. Let’s help the best work rise to the top
I’ll be updating this regularly! 😊
go.bsky.app/M5PNC58
These pixel artists deserve more attention!
If you like what you 👀, a boost or follow helps a lot. Let’s help the best work rise to the top
I’ll be updating this regularly! 😊
go.bsky.app/M5PNC58
Reposted by Matt de Carvalho
I've opened a permanent artist interest form for Meiri Games. If you're an artist interested in illustrating for visual novels in the future, fill it out! 💝
Shares appreciated. I want to find talented folks to work with!
forms.gle/PaubzgH7U112...
#VNDev #indiedev #gamedev
Shares appreciated. I want to find talented folks to work with!
forms.gle/PaubzgH7U112...
#VNDev #indiedev #gamedev
[Artist Interest Form] - Meiri Games [SFW & NSFW]
Hello! This is a 'permanent' form for artists interested in illustrating for Meiri Games' projects. It will always be open as I often look for new talented artists to collaborate with.
Meiri Games de...
forms.gle
December 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I've opened a permanent artist interest form for Meiri Games. If you're an artist interested in illustrating for visual novels in the future, fill it out! 💝
Shares appreciated. I want to find talented folks to work with!
forms.gle/PaubzgH7U112...
#VNDev #indiedev #gamedev
Shares appreciated. I want to find talented folks to work with!
forms.gle/PaubzgH7U112...
#VNDev #indiedev #gamedev
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Hello, fellow mythozoologists! How is your research going? 😊 To make the experience even more magical, we released a demo update, including Irish translations and Twitch integrations!! 🎉
See the full list of changes here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/391...
#FamiliarFindings #IndieDev #GameDev
See the full list of changes here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/391...
#FamiliarFindings #IndieDev #GameDev
Familiar Findings - Patch Notes (Demo) - November 22nd 2025 - Steam News
Irish translations, renaming improvements and Twitch integration
store.steampowered.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Hello, fellow mythozoologists! How is your research going? 😊 To make the experience even more magical, we released a demo update, including Irish translations and Twitch integrations!! 🎉
See the full list of changes here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/391...
#FamiliarFindings #IndieDev #GameDev
See the full list of changes here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/391...
#FamiliarFindings #IndieDev #GameDev
Reposted by Matt de Carvalho
Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
Lookit my friend’s cool dice!! I’ve had a set of theirs for years now and it looks as lovely as the day I got it. Show them some love!!!
Latest addition to my Studio Ghibli-inspired dice - Calcifer from Howl's Moving Castle! Thank you to @stardemy.bsky.social for the lovely 3D model. 🥰 #ttrpg #dnd
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Lookit my friend’s cool dice!! I’ve had a set of theirs for years now and it looks as lovely as the day I got it. Show them some love!!!
Check out my game! The demo is still out after Next Fest, which includes over 20 familiars of the total amount to collect. Super cozy, super cute, and just a little addictive.
All sprites and UI designed by me~
All sprites and UI designed by me~
Hey #PitchYaGame!
Familiar Findings Demo Out Now:
👾Creature collector and idler
🧙♀️Summon magical creatures
👻Sleepy Dragons, Grumpy Ghosts, Curious Cats and more
✏️Play while you study, work or over other games!
#IndieDev #cozygames #idler
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Familiar Findings Demo Out Now:
👾Creature collector and idler
🧙♀️Summon magical creatures
👻Sleepy Dragons, Grumpy Ghosts, Curious Cats and more
✏️Play while you study, work or over other games!
#IndieDev #cozygames #idler
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
November 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Check out my game! The demo is still out after Next Fest, which includes over 20 familiars of the total amount to collect. Super cozy, super cute, and just a little addictive.
All sprites and UI designed by me~
All sprites and UI designed by me~
Sprints are such a fun and useful tool to just sit and write. I love that I got a writing buddy to do it with~ <3
October 26, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Sprints are such a fun and useful tool to just sit and write. I love that I got a writing buddy to do it with~ <3
This whole thread mirrors my thinking. It’s exhausting living in a world that encourages scammers and thieves over creativity and art😥
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
This whole thread mirrors my thinking. It’s exhausting living in a world that encourages scammers and thieves over creativity and art😥
Hi Casey! My team is working on a cozy desktop game where you summon and fuse familiars. There’s a 100+ variations to discover with each having unique animations. We’re super excited to bring these little guys to the world.
Checkout our demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Checkout our demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Familiar Findings on Steam
Summon and study witches’ familiars in this charming creature collection game. Gather dragons, spirits and more in your quest to complete your magical grimoire. Watch them enchant your screen without ...
store.steampowered.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Hi Casey! My team is working on a cozy desktop game where you summon and fuse familiars. There’s a 100+ variations to discover with each having unique animations. We’re super excited to bring these little guys to the world.
Checkout our demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Checkout our demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
It's the end of #wishlistwednesday! I hope can take a look at Cliffa Studio's cozy upcoming desktop idle game, Familiar Findings. We're really thankful for the 2000 wishlists we've gotten so far and hope the rest of NextFest goes well.
✨ Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
✨ Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
October 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It's the end of #wishlistwednesday! I hope can take a look at Cliffa Studio's cozy upcoming desktop idle game, Familiar Findings. We're really thankful for the 2000 wishlists we've gotten so far and hope the rest of NextFest goes well.
✨ Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
✨ Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Reposted by Matt de Carvalho
I didn't realize how much I missed having shimejis until today
Oh lawd they're stompin' on the canvas 10/10
Oh lawd they're stompin' on the canvas 10/10
October 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I didn't realize how much I missed having shimejis until today
Oh lawd they're stompin' on the canvas 10/10
Oh lawd they're stompin' on the canvas 10/10
It’s my birthday tomorrow and after one of the toughest years I’ve had I just really want to see people enjoy my games.
If you want to make me smile go play one of my games on demeru.itch.io, wishlist and play the demo of Familiar Findings, buy/rate Satan is an Astronaut on steam.
If you want to make me smile go play one of my games on demeru.itch.io, wishlist and play the demo of Familiar Findings, buy/rate Satan is an Astronaut on steam.
Demeru Makes Games
demeru.itch.io
October 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
It’s my birthday tomorrow and after one of the toughest years I’ve had I just really want to see people enjoy my games.
If you want to make me smile go play one of my games on demeru.itch.io, wishlist and play the demo of Familiar Findings, buy/rate Satan is an Astronaut on steam.
If you want to make me smile go play one of my games on demeru.itch.io, wishlist and play the demo of Familiar Findings, buy/rate Satan is an Astronaut on steam.
It's Next Fest and #FamiliarFindings is showcased! It is a desktop idle game where you summon and fuse familiars. Discover 100+ familiar variations each with their own unique interactions. A perfect game for the spooky season.
✨Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
✨Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
October 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
It's Next Fest and #FamiliarFindings is showcased! It is a desktop idle game where you summon and fuse familiars. Discover 100+ familiar variations each with their own unique interactions. A perfect game for the spooky season.
✨Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
✨Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Reposted by Matt de Carvalho
Next Fest is back! Until Oct. 20, check out thousands of demos for genres of all types - from adorable hand-drawn survival games to spooky mist-filled horror titles. There's something for everyone!
store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
Next Fest October 2025 - LIVE NOW
Steam Next Fest is a week-long celebration featuring hundreds of FREE playable demos as well as developer livestreams and chats. Players try out upcoming games on Steam pre-release, developers gather ...
store.steampowered.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Next Fest is back! Until Oct. 20, check out thousands of demos for genres of all types - from adorable hand-drawn survival games to spooky mist-filled horror titles. There's something for everyone!
store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
Reposted by Matt de Carvalho
Just 18 wishlists away from 300!!! Can we reach that before the demo releases?! ❤️
[Announcement]
The demo of Doce Fim, the game I've been building up to for 10 years, will be out for free on itchio and Steam...
⭐ On October 21st, 2025! ⭐
I've worked super hard for 9 months on this, so I hope everyone looks forward to it! ❤️
Wishlist: s.team/a/3808270
#VNDev
The demo of Doce Fim, the game I've been building up to for 10 years, will be out for free on itchio and Steam...
⭐ On October 21st, 2025! ⭐
I've worked super hard for 9 months on this, so I hope everyone looks forward to it! ❤️
Wishlist: s.team/a/3808270
#VNDev
October 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Just 18 wishlists away from 300!!! Can we reach that before the demo releases?! ❤️
Reposted by Matt de Carvalho
Reposted by Matt de Carvalho
#FamiliarFindings now has an official Discord! This is the best place to request new features, submit bugs and share your screenshots with others playing the game.
discord.gg/2myDUScK
#indiedev #irishdev #cozygame #idlegame #pixelart #discord
discord.gg/2myDUScK
#indiedev #irishdev #cozygame #idlegame #pixelart #discord
Join the Familiar Findings Discord Server!
Check out the Familiar Findings community on Discord - hang out with 10 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
discord.gg
October 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#FamiliarFindings now has an official Discord! This is the best place to request new features, submit bugs and share your screenshots with others playing the game.
discord.gg/2myDUScK
#indiedev #irishdev #cozygame #idlegame #pixelart #discord
discord.gg/2myDUScK
#indiedev #irishdev #cozygame #idlegame #pixelart #discord