Kim Acuff Steiner
@emberdione.bsky.social
Chief Creative Officer at Prime8 Entertainment.
Principal Level Designer by day.
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Principal Level Designer by day.
Prev: LBI, Zynga, Blizzard, ATVI, Sega. My views are my own, and entirely absurd.
Profile pic by @meggoart <3
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I stream at https://www.twitch.tv/emberdione
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Kim Acuff Steiner
@emberdione.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Hi!
I'm Kim Steiner, and I'm a Cat Shaped designer! I have a focus in Level Design, but due to the Industry being what it is and a HEAVY dose of ADHD, I am very much a generalist.
I've been in the Industry for almost 18 years, and I've gotten to work on a ton of cool games with super cool people.
I'm Kim Steiner, and I'm a Cat Shaped designer! I have a focus in Level Design, but due to the Industry being what it is and a HEAVY dose of ADHD, I am very much a generalist.
I've been in the Industry for almost 18 years, and I've gotten to work on a ton of cool games with super cool people.
I am really excited about Klee buffs!!!
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I am really excited about Klee buffs!!!
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I need help. So this scene in Avatar: The Last Airbender is a specific reference to a Chinese historical epic film. I thought it was from 'Curse of the Golden Flower' (2006) but apparently it's not. Does anyone remember a scene like this in a live action movie? I'm going insane.
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I need help. So this scene in Avatar: The Last Airbender is a specific reference to a Chinese historical epic film. I thought it was from 'Curse of the Golden Flower' (2006) but apparently it's not. Does anyone remember a scene like this in a live action movie? I'm going insane.
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LRT: labor unions were invented to protect workers from unsafe work environments. at kotaku we had "free personal data scrubbing services" as part of our negotiated contract. gamedev safety (physical or psychological) also has to be negotiated collectively rather than on an individual level.
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
LRT: labor unions were invented to protect workers from unsafe work environments. at kotaku we had "free personal data scrubbing services" as part of our negotiated contract. gamedev safety (physical or psychological) also has to be negotiated collectively rather than on an individual level.
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buy "Brown Space Lesbians Trying And Failing To Contain A Simple Fungus Outbreak" on Steam and Epic 🙏🙏
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
Ambrosia Sky: Act One on Steam
You left. Now they’re dead. Ambrosia Sky: Act One is an immersive sim about exploring an asteroid colony devastated by an unknown contamination. Survive and harvest strains of hostile alien fungi, exp...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
buy "Brown Space Lesbians Trying And Failing To Contain A Simple Fungus Outbreak" on Steam and Epic 🙏🙏
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
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i spent years iterating on how to describe Ambrosia Sky only to get outdone by a MAGA ranting about racially impure yuri
i like to check Ambrosia Sky steam reviews for negative feedback to help understand what's not working but the nazis have finally arrived and WOW
BROWN SPACE LESBIANS TRYING AND FAILING TO CONTAIN A SIMPLE FUNGUS OUTBREAK holy shit
100% fire, putting that in the next trailer
BROWN SPACE LESBIANS TRYING AND FAILING TO CONTAIN A SIMPLE FUNGUS OUTBREAK holy shit
100% fire, putting that in the next trailer
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
i spent years iterating on how to describe Ambrosia Sky only to get outdone by a MAGA ranting about racially impure yuri
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It is playable in your browser, works best for me on my phone if that helps, and it has some little quirky fine tuning things that all jam games have, which I’ll fix after judging closes. Without any ado… 😅
deathbow.itch.io/moments-away
deathbow.itch.io/moments-away
Moments Away by Deathbow
It turns out, time flies even when you're not having fun.
deathbow.itch.io
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM
It is playable in your browser, works best for me on my phone if that helps, and it has some little quirky fine tuning things that all jam games have, which I’ll fix after judging closes. Without any ado… 😅
deathbow.itch.io/moments-away
deathbow.itch.io/moments-away
Empire Strikes Back is the worst movie of the OG trilogy and I don't trust men who argue with me about it.
#spicytake
#spicytake
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Empire Strikes Back is the worst movie of the OG trilogy and I don't trust men who argue with me about it.
#spicytake
#spicytake
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y'all have bought 40 of these BUT YOU CAN'T FOIL ME I PRINTED SO MANY
(may be panic printing a few more tho, I didn't actually expect folks to catch up with me, especially not on day one. LOL)
(may be panic printing a few more tho, I didn't actually expect folks to catch up with me, especially not on day one. LOL)
We are doing 25% off in the shop this week, for all your stocking stuffer and fidget toy and geeky rainbow needs!
And because they might be our most popular item of 2025 (can't guess why) I made A LOT of clicky dumpster fires!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
And because they might be our most popular item of 2025 (can't guess why) I made A LOT of clicky dumpster fires!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
y'all have bought 40 of these BUT YOU CAN'T FOIL ME I PRINTED SO MANY
(may be panic printing a few more tho, I didn't actually expect folks to catch up with me, especially not on day one. LOL)
(may be panic printing a few more tho, I didn't actually expect folks to catch up with me, especially not on day one. LOL)
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Do no harm.
But take no shit.
But take no shit.
November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Do no harm.
But take no shit.
But take no shit.
Ghost Hunter Simulator is AI Free. Completely. I would go so far as to say GHS is anti-ai.
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Ghost Hunter Simulator is AI Free. Completely. I would go so far as to say GHS is anti-ai.
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Thanks! Thanks so much! Thanks for reaching out! Can't wait to connect! Can't wait to hear more! Looking forward to our conversation! Looking forward to hearing from you! Let me know! Let me know if this works for you! Let me know if this works for your schedule! Let me know when you're available!
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thanks! Thanks so much! Thanks for reaching out! Can't wait to connect! Can't wait to hear more! Looking forward to our conversation! Looking forward to hearing from you! Let me know! Let me know if this works for you! Let me know if this works for your schedule! Let me know when you're available!
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🗺️ ROADMAP REVEAL! Here's what you can expect as we enter Early Access for Cloudheim on December 4th! #EarlyAccess #CoopGames
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🗺️ ROADMAP REVEAL! Here's what you can expect as we enter Early Access for Cloudheim on December 4th! #EarlyAccess #CoopGames
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Here’s the #Streamschedule for this week. Yes it’s a US holiday on Thursday but that’s not my bag so I’ll be on as a spot for folks to hang out.
Friday we’ll have an unboxing of a #PRGift from the devs of Tainted Grail.
See y’all maybe tomorrow afternoon for a #PAXU recap ✌🏾
Friday we’ll have an unboxing of a #PRGift from the devs of Tainted Grail.
See y’all maybe tomorrow afternoon for a #PAXU recap ✌🏾
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Here’s the #Streamschedule for this week. Yes it’s a US holiday on Thursday but that’s not my bag so I’ll be on as a spot for folks to hang out.
Friday we’ll have an unboxing of a #PRGift from the devs of Tainted Grail.
See y’all maybe tomorrow afternoon for a #PAXU recap ✌🏾
Friday we’ll have an unboxing of a #PRGift from the devs of Tainted Grail.
See y’all maybe tomorrow afternoon for a #PAXU recap ✌🏾
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Guess what folks!
My game is out today! - And you can obtain this Crazy Cozy Christmas game now! 🎅
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/... #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #cozy #wholesome
My game is out today! - And you can obtain this Crazy Cozy Christmas game now! 🎅
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/... #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #cozy #wholesome
Save 10% on Fantastic Findings Hidden Seasons on Steam
Get into the coziest Christmas spirit in this highly detailed 3D hidden object game. Explore many varied levels packed with hidden items waiting to be found. Search drawers, unwrap gifts. You can clea...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Guess what folks!
My game is out today! - And you can obtain this Crazy Cozy Christmas game now! 🎅
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/... #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #cozy #wholesome
My game is out today! - And you can obtain this Crazy Cozy Christmas game now! 🎅
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/... #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #cozy #wholesome
I just bought $100 worth of a discontinued perfume.
"But Kim, you don't wear perfume?"
Look.
"But Kim, you don't wear perfume?"
Look.
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I just bought $100 worth of a discontinued perfume.
"But Kim, you don't wear perfume?"
Look.
"But Kim, you don't wear perfume?"
Look.
Okay, all the stuff is back in the closet. I've got two boxes of stuff to donate. (Large Uhaul boxes!) I am gonna have to bring the living room boxes up later. I'm exhausted.
I found the end of the closet. Now I have a box of costumes I need to sort and get rid of the extra pieces.
At least I can do that sitting down. XD
At least I can do that sitting down. XD
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Okay, all the stuff is back in the closet. I've got two boxes of stuff to donate. (Large Uhaul boxes!) I am gonna have to bring the living room boxes up later. I'm exhausted.
What's the best place to get print on demand sweatshirts and sweatpants?
Is it still redbubble?
Is it still redbubble?
November 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM
What's the best place to get print on demand sweatshirts and sweatpants?
Is it still redbubble?
Is it still redbubble?
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Is there such a thing as a free photo gallery platform that is customizable and ad-free (and not just for those willing to pay for those added features)?
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Is there such a thing as a free photo gallery platform that is customizable and ad-free (and not just for those willing to pay for those added features)?
Kim, you bought the dress 5 *years* ago and have never worn it. Not even to try it on.
Get. Rid. Of. It.
It's not bringing joy!
Get. Rid. Of. It.
It's not bringing joy!
The easiest way to clean this and make sure it stays clean is to get rid of things.
Bonus - I can take it to local thrift stores which are about to be slammed for Christmas.
Bonus - I can take it to local thrift stores which are about to be slammed for Christmas.
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Kim, you bought the dress 5 *years* ago and have never worn it. Not even to try it on.
Get. Rid. Of. It.
It's not bringing joy!
Get. Rid. Of. It.
It's not bringing joy!
I'm going to try to reorganize my closet.
Wish me luck.
Oh, for context - my closet is like 20 feet long and in the eaves of the attic.
🤞🤞🤞🤞
Wish me luck.
Oh, for context - my closet is like 20 feet long and in the eaves of the attic.
🤞🤞🤞🤞
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I'm going to try to reorganize my closet.
Wish me luck.
Oh, for context - my closet is like 20 feet long and in the eaves of the attic.
🤞🤞🤞🤞
Wish me luck.
Oh, for context - my closet is like 20 feet long and in the eaves of the attic.
🤞🤞🤞🤞
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reposting this because this is what saved my life post-covid.
We've enrolled more than 700 participants (of 1,000 planned) in 3 weeks to a randomized trial for treatment of #LongCovid
Founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, @erictopol.bsky.social, and Julia Moore Vogel, co–principal investigator of the Long COVID Treatment Trial, were featured in @wired.com, sharing insights on a nationwide study testing GLP-1s for long COVID.
November 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
reposting this because this is what saved my life post-covid.
We decided to sort them. We have a small stack of 40 cards all over $10. Many in the 10-20 range and a couple around 50.
He's asked me to sell them so he can buy more cards.
Yep, that checks out.
He's asked me to sell them so he can buy more cards.
Yep, that checks out.
Banker boxes. From when we all played at TFB.
I'm trying to figure out if I want to sort and price them at all, or just let the kid maybe have some spendy cards.
I'm trying to figure out if I want to sort and price them at all, or just let the kid maybe have some spendy cards.
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
We decided to sort them. We have a small stack of 40 cards all over $10. Many in the 10-20 range and a couple around 50.
He's asked me to sell them so he can buy more cards.
Yep, that checks out.
He's asked me to sell them so he can buy more cards.
Yep, that checks out.
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Finally my game is out tomorrow, so I'll have time to dust off my monitor! 🎄
What an insane journey this has been - and what a kick start to Christmas! 🎅
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/... #art #gaming #steam #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #Christmas #November #BlackFriday
What an insane journey this has been - and what a kick start to Christmas! 🎅
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/... #art #gaming #steam #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #Christmas #November #BlackFriday
November 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Finally my game is out tomorrow, so I'll have time to dust off my monitor! 🎄
What an insane journey this has been - and what a kick start to Christmas! 🎅
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/... #art #gaming #steam #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #Christmas #November #BlackFriday
What an insane journey this has been - and what a kick start to Christmas! 🎅
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/... #art #gaming #steam #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #Christmas #November #BlackFriday
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Tomorrow's the last day to get in your vote for the Indie Game Awards Community Picks awards! You can vote for any indie game in any category, but you have to get your votes in by November 24 at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET.
We have a rundown of the biggest nominees and info on how to vote right here.
We have a rundown of the biggest nominees and info on how to vote right here.
Here are your Indie Game Awards nominees for 2025 -- and your chance to submit your own choices for the Community awards
Update: Community Picks voting ends on November 24 at 2pm pacific / 5pm eastern! Get your vote in soon if you want to participate in the new community awar
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November 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Tomorrow's the last day to get in your vote for the Indie Game Awards Community Picks awards! You can vote for any indie game in any category, but you have to get your votes in by November 24 at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET.
We have a rundown of the biggest nominees and info on how to vote right here.
We have a rundown of the biggest nominees and info on how to vote right here.
The only thing I ever skipped school for was video games. I had a job doing data entry. I was fucking around on the internet and saw an ad for the Guildhall at SMU and went "wait, you can go to school for that? I wanna go there!"
And I did.
And I did.
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The only thing I ever skipped school for was video games. I had a job doing data entry. I was fucking around on the internet and saw an ad for the Guildhall at SMU and went "wait, you can go to school for that? I wanna go there!"
And I did.
And I did.