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A community-driven platform for entry-level game devs. Dedicated to helping newcomers break into the industry and spotlighting indie games.

Join our community: linktr.ee/entrylvldev 🐲💚

#gamedev | #indiedev | #gamesindustry | #juniorgamedev | #indiegames
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🌟 ENTRY-LVL is live! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce ENTRY-LVL—a platform built to help new talent break into the games industry and highlight rising indie devs. Whether you're starting out or seeking visibility, we’ve got your back!

👇 More info in the comments!

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
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Join us for REGENERATE Game Jam 2026 - will be making games that imagine sustainable futures.

#gamejam #gamedev #indiegamedev #sustainablefutures
The @igdaclimatesig.bsky.social is hosting REGENERATE Game Jam 20-22/3/2026. We have a wonderful lineup of mentors to support jammers. We are looking for a couple more experienced game devs to join us for the weekend and help.
If you are keen, fill in the form: forms.gle/uru167TtuAQ3...
January 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Pere is hiring a 2D Artist to help shape a fast-paced roguelike shooter inspired by Nuclear Throne.

🛰️ Remote, Contract
🎨 Strong fundamentals in 2D art
💥 Familiarity with 2D roguelikes & action games

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Pere is hiring a 2D Artist
I'm seeking a 2D Artist to assist with all visual assets and animations for a 2D roguelike shooter inspired by Nuclear Throne, but in high-definition graphics.
workwithindies.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Good Story Guild is hiring an Unreal Systems Developer to help build multiple indie projects!

🛰️ Remote, Part-time
⚡ Build features & solve tough problems
🎮 Made in Unreal Engine 5

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Good Story Guild is hiring a Unreal Systems Developer
Good Story Guild is looking for a passionate Developer to join our small development team in working on multiple independent projects.
workwithindies.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Hidden Folks is hiring a Game Designer to help shape the quirky, playful world of Hidden Folks 2 and beyond!

📍 Remote, Full-time (Netherlands)
🗣️ English proficiency
🛠️ Made in Godot

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Hidden Folks is hiring a Game Designer
We're looking for a game designer in the Netherlands to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
workwithindies.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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△Ark is hiring a Concept Artist or 3D Sculptor to design wild, symbolic sculptures for their experimental project, Novascene.

🛰️ Freelance, Remote
🎨 Design chimeric, allegorical statues
🕹️ Made in Unreal Engine

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Ark is hiring a Senior Concept Artist or 3D Sculptor
△Ark is looking for an artist to design (and potentially build) three sculptures for Novascene, an experimental Unreal Engine audiovisual performance project.
workwithindies.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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LegendKeeper is hiring a Community Manager & Worldbuilder to help shape how creators build and share worlds with their toolbox.

🛰️ Remote, Part-time
🌱 Build worlds & share your creations
💵 $26USD/hour, 20 hours/week

Work with @legendkeeper.com and apply:
LegendKeeper is hiring a Community Manager & Worldbuilder
We're hiring a Community Creator & Worldbuilder—someone who genuinely loves TTRPGs, worldbuilding, and the creative communities around them.
workwithindies.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Hey #gamedevs! Here’s another great resource for you—ASGC’s Job Seeker’s Workbook! 🐲💚

This free resource is a database for freelance & full-time game job seekers. Recruiters regularly use it to find talent, making it a great way to gain visibility and get your name in front of the right people. ⬇️
ASGC's Games Jobs Resources - Category 1
ASGC's Games Jobs Resources | Category #1: Hiring Visibility
asgc.gg
January 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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We extended the applications for the IGEA x GDC Scholarship 2026! We’re offering 10 passes to help marginalised Australian devs attend GDC.

Open to women, queer folks, First Nations, gender diverse, disabled, neurodiverse people & POC.

Apply by 15 January: lnkd.in/dmRHW36E
January 12, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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👾 REGISTER TODAY FOR THE JAM @ GDC 👾

The event's 100 jammers will receive a full accesss GDC Festival Pass as part of participating!

Read more and register now 👉 buff.ly/XPHVSGv

#GameJam #TheJamAtGDC #GameDev #GDC2026
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy #PortfolioDay, folks! 🐲💚

We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible talent in our community. These folks are seriously SO good at what they do (and a bunch of them are currently looking for work!) 👀

Check out their portfolios below and show them some love—they're amazing! ♡♡♡
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Today's #indiegame highlight: Slumber Realm by @chuggagames.bsky.social! 🎲✨️

Enter the Slumber Realm, a dreamy ’90's-infused roguelike where the dice decide your fate. Play as one of four classes, unlock 150+ gear cards, and best of all: battle some broccoli! 🥦

🔗 steam.pm/app/3325390
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!!

🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲

A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair.
😱 Battle your adolescent fears
🧠 Discover powerful synergies
🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment
🥦 Fight broccoli
January 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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🎮 Indie Studios: Level Up with GGJ — All Year Long! 🚀

Global Game Jam’s Indie Studio Supporter Program is growing strong! What began as a way to connect with indie teams beyond the jam has blossomed into a year-round community 👾✨

Read more & join 👉 buff.ly/evaiZcU

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
Indie Studios: Join a Growing GGJ Community, Year-Round | Global Game Jam
For the past 1.5 years, the Global Game Jam Indie Studio Supporter Program has been building stronger, ongoing conn
globalgamejam.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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💵 MONEY for GAME? In 2026??? 💵

There have been more and more successful-game-devs-turned-game-funders popping up, so here's a lil' thread of some of the more recent ones I've seen.

Hopefully this helps you get some $$$! 🔽
January 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Our Monthly Social Network Gathering returns next week to kick off 2026 with a Women In Games Ask-Me-Anything session! 🎉

We'll look at our plans for the year ahead and answer any of your questions.

Wednesday 14th March - 4pm GMT / 5pm CET
Online via RingCentral

Link in the comments to register.
January 8, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Hey ghoulfriends~!! With #GDC2026 around the corner, I’m putting my super-duper batty powers to work to share scholarships & giveaways for GDC!! 🤓

These amazing organizations work tirelessly to make events like GDC more accessible. If interested, check out the links below & apply. ⬇️

Stay batty! 🦇💖
#gdc2026 | Stacey H.
∘₊✧────── GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS & GIVEAWAYS ──────✧₊∘ Hey ghoulfriends~!! 👻💖 With #GDC2026 around the corner, I’m putting my super-duper batty finds powers to work to share resources that make attend...
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January 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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🎮 Get Jam-Ready! Prep Week for #GGJ26 is soon here!

Join our annual Prep Week (Jan 19–23) to get hyped! Tune in for tips on making the most of your jam, deep dives into the G4C Student Challenge, and hands-on sessions with partners & sponsors.

👉Learn more & see the schedule:
Prep Week for GGJ 2026 Set for January 19-23 | Global Game Jam
With Global Game Jam 2026 fast approaching, we're excited to share the schedule for Prep Week 2026! Join us for our annual ma
buff.ly
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Hey friends! If you’re planning to attend #GDC2026, a handful of great organizations are offering scholarships & giveaways to help aspiring #gamedevs make it happen.

We’ve shared a few links below—if you know of others, drop them in the comments & help spread the word! 🤗✨
January 11, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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For GDC 2026, we’re giving away a limited number of passes to members of our community. If you’re a game developer, student, someone who has been impacted by layoffs, or looking to advance your gaming career!
January 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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We have an exciting announcement to kick off 2026 🥁 We’re giving away one Festival Pass for GDC and nine LinkedIn Premium Career 2-month Trials! 🥳

We are extremely excited to be a part of the GDC Partnership program! Details 👾 tinyurl.com/gdcgiveaway
#gdc2026 #gamedev #indiedev #womeningaming
January 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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🚀 Exciting News! GADA has officially opened their 2026 GDC Scholarship! 🎮🎧
Apply now for a chance to attend the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming (March 9-13) with a full access pass + a mentor for the entire event!
Apply today! 🔊✨ buff.ly/muNmPUH #GDC #GADA #GameAudio #Diversity #Scholarship #Gaming
January 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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🎨 LOOKING FOR ARTIST
#indiegame #artistwanted #gamedevjobs

-Reskin for an idle RPG
-16-bit style preferred, but open to anything
-Lots of menus, UI and icons
-Rev-share model upon release

Apply through Google Form
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#pitchyagame !

High Fantasy Idle is an incremental, idle RPG coming to Steam!

⚔️Play as three classes (Farmhand/Squire/Researcher) with more coming!
📜Enjoy a mysterious, evolving story
🏆Unlock hundreds of achievements including secret ones!

Play now! saizonic.itch.io/hfi
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Just posted an undate to my weekly free newsletter for solo and indie developers: gdmr.beehiiv.com

This week: I talk about free marketing never being free, Chris Z drops another banger, updated the indie events and talk about wishlist to conversion tactics.
Game Developers Marketing Resource
Game Developer’s Marketing Resource is a curated hub of insights, tools, and guidance for indie and independent game developers looking to promote their games effectively. Created by a 25+ year video ...
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January 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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This site is crazy that it is still up because it's a site full of links to really old game makers and engines and if you are lucky you might find an obscure game maker that site is still up #gameengine #indiegames #gamemakers #retro #webcore #textadventures:
www.ambrosine.com/resource.php
Ambrosine's Game Creation Resources & Classic Game Links
www.ambrosine.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM