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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 #gamedevcommunity #indiegames
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Join us 12/08 @ 5 PM PST for a chat w/ @katcraig.bsky.social as she shares her #gamedev journey & advice for juniors looking to break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then! ٩(^ᗜ^ )و´-

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
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Consider joining the 5th annual game jam dedicated to blind accessibility starting this feb!
If you can't participate, you can help by sharing, or just reading the page and giving feedback! Let me know if you have any questions or concerns based on reading the page! itch.io/jam/games-fo... #gamedev
Games for Blind Gamers 5
A game jam from 2026-01-31 to 2026-03-15 hosted by Ericbomb & Patricia. Welcome, Blind and Sighted Game Developers! Welcome to the fifth annual Games for Blind Gamers jam! The goal of this jam is to…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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I finished *yet another* asset pack today. Board game pieces! We already had a bunch of dice, card game graphics and puzzle game stuff - this seemed like a natural progression 😅 ci.itch.io/board-game-p... #gamedev
Board Game Pieces by Chequered Ink
200 Sprites, Free for Commercial Use
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November 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Join us 12/08 @ 5 PM PST for a chat w/ @katcraig.bsky.social as she shares her #gamedev journey & advice for juniors looking to break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then! ٩(^ᗜ^ )و´-

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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I really do adore ❤️ gameuidatabase.com. It is an amazing resource; the amount of love and skill that has poured into it is clear to see.

#Gaming #UI #Design #UIDesign #GamingUI #GameDev #Frontend #UIDev
Game UI Database
The ultimate tool for Game UI and Interface designers. Explore over 1,300 games and 55,000 UI screenshots. Browse and filter by category, animation, colour, material, layout, game genre, and more.
gameuidatabase.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Attention Indie Devs!

I just need 15 seconds ... of your game footage! A lot of people jumped on the 15s video trend, so I thought it would be cool to make a compilation to help indies get some visibility.

The anti-spam key is "kook".

lonewulfstudio.com/indieshowcas...
Lone Wulf Studio 2025 Indie Showcase Submission
Submit 15 seconds of game footage from games you worked on in 2025!
lonewulfstudio.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
At ENTRY LVL, we aim to make the #gamesindustry more accessible to juniors. Every week, we’ll be sharing resources to help make your #gamedev journey a little easier! 🐲💚

A great place to start is Game Design Skills, a platform full of guides, courses & career tips—all focused on #gamedesign! ⬇️
Game Design Skills Learning Resources and Tools
Video game design focused educational and upskill resources by and for professional practicing game developers
gamedesignskills.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Grid Paper Studio is looking for a 🎓 Junior 3D Animator to help bring characters, creatures, and props to life for UE5 projects

🌐 REMOTE

🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/grid-pa...

#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #gamedev #animationjobs #remotegamejobs
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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EPISODE 36 IS LIVE!

Ben from @teamlazerbeam.bsky.social joins @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the design, art, implementation, playtesting, and marketing of their upcoming game, Shroom and Gloom!

Grab a coffee and enjoy ☕

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cLE...
How indie game Shroom and Gloom drove 125k+ wishlists (Ep. 36)
YouTube video by Quest Markers Podcast
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November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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EPISODE 35 IS LIVE!

@adinolfi.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the development of his psychological survival-horror game Heartworm.

They delve into the game's visual identity, music, production, publishing, accessibility, & more.

Enjoy 🩸

youtu.be/dnR3Gw3O38g
How do indie horror games get made? (Ep. 35)
YouTube video by Quest Markers Podcast
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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New Assets! Over 300 pixel art inventory icons for use in game dev, crafted with RPG Maker MV in mind but will work in any engine. It's got status effects, elements, weapons, armor, food and more! #gamedev #pixelart
16px Inventory Icons
Get over 300 pixel art inventory icons for use in your games, compatible with RPG Maker MV, GameMaker and other engines.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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GAME DEVS! GAME JAMMERS! ONE MONTH AWAY from this holiday's easiest jam -- TOY BOX JAM!

You get a huge pile of gfx, sfx, music -- what will YOU make with all these toys?

Join here! itch.io/jam/toy-box-...

#toyboxjam2025 #gamejam #pico8 #unity #godot #GameMaker #love2D
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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GAME👏DEVS👏

What’s better than a game jam? A JINGLE GAME JAM! Coding fingers at the ready—we’ll announce the theme on Dec 1st and you have 7 days to make your game!

Some of the games will be played LIVE on The Yogscast @jinglejam.co.uk stream on Dec 14th! WHO’S READY?!

#jinglejam #gamejam
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hiii guys, it’s that time again! Join us on 11/22 @ 12 PM PST over on Discord for our next co-working meetup! 🐲💚

If you’re a fan of #indiedev, #gamedev & all things #gamesindustry... well you've come to the right place—that's all we do! And we host these meetups bi-weekly. Come hang out! ⸜(*ˊᗜˋ*)⸝
Every other Saturday from 12 – 2 PM PDT, we host laid-back #co-working sessions over on our Discord! 🐲💚

If you’re an early-career #gamedev looking for a welcoming space to chat, share projects + hang out with a couple of goofy goobers—come say hi! ദ്ദി(。•̀ ,<)~✩

🔗 discord.gg/rjCHffrb8N
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
In our latest Breaking Into Games episode, we spoke with @aydrob.bsky.social, Co-Founder, Producer & Marketer @ Glowbox Games! 📺💖

We covered #indiegame marketing, tips for marketing juniors, starting your own #indiestudio, why networking in the #gamesindustry matters, and more.
Breaking Into Games with Brody Armstrong
YouTube video by ENTRY LVL
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November 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Today's #indiegame highlight: Frogmageddon by @frogmageudon.bsky.social! 🐸💚

Welcome to Frogmadeddon—a bullet heaven-style survival game where defeating evil snakes grows your frog horde! Recruit new frog types (with cool hats), gain abilities, and bring peace to froggy kind.

🔗 steam.pm/app/3201190
Frogmageddon on Steam
Become the horde in this survival game! Expand your army from a lone frog warrior to a 100+ army against the slithery snake onslaught!
steam.pm
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
We’re excited to share that ENTRY LVL has partnered with Amir Satvat’s Games Community! 🐲💚

ASGC is a fantastic support network full of resources and opportunities for aspiring #gamedevs. Huge thanks to Amir Satvat—we’re so honored to be featured in your library! 🙏

🔗 amirsatvat.com/resourcelibr...
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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LVGameDev is hiring a 2D Unity Game Developer to help build a detailed airport tycoon sim.

🛰️ Remote, Full-time
🎮 Made in Unity & C#
🧡 for games

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LVGameDev is hiring a 2D Unity Game Developer
We are looking for a 2D Unity Game Developer to help work on a 2D management/tycoon airport simulator (in the spirit of SimAirport).
workwithindies.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Funktronic Labs is hiring a Junior 3D Artist to help craft an unannounced console title with their creative Pasadena team!

📍On-site, Contract (Pasadena, CA)
🎨 3D modeling in Maya
🕹️ Made in Unity (bonus skill)

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Funktronic Labs is hiring a Junior 3D Artist
Funktronic Labs is seeking a Junior 3D Artist to join our team onsite at our Pasadena, CA studio for an exciting, unannounced console title.
workwithindies.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Friendly reminder: we’re going live tomorrow, 11/17 @ 4 PM PST w/ @aydrob.bsky.social! 📣✨

We’ll be chatting about his experience working in #indiedev, his marketing background, what it's like to start your own studio & more.

Join us on Discord & Twitch (links below.) See you then, loves! (๑'ᵕ'๑)⸝*
Join us 11/17 @ 4 PM PST for a chat w/ @aydrob.bsky.social as he shares his #indiedev journey & advice for juniors looking to break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then! ദ്ദി(•̀ ᗜ <)

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
November 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Today's #screenshotsaturday highlight: Magical Greenhouse by @lyamgtt.bsky.social! 🧪✨

In this super cute #indiegame, you're a young alchemist running your very own potion shop! Grow magical plants, mix potions, and fulfill all sorts of requests from quirky villagers.

🔗 steam.pm/app/3837530
Hey #PitchYaGame !
Magical Greenhouse is a cozy simulation game where you manage your own potion shop ✨

🌿 Take care of Magical Plants
🔮 Experiment with Potions
🎨 Customize your Greenhouse
🌸 Fill Villagers Quest

Thank you @indiegamelover.com & @liamtwose.bsky.social for hosting this event!
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Hey lil' wyrmlings! We’ve got another great resource for you—the Games Careers Resource Library by @intogames.bsky.social & @n3rdybirdy.bsky.social! 📚✨

This fantastic collection is filled with guides, articles, tools & tons of other helpful materials, all designed to help you grow as a #gamedev. 💕
Games Careers Resource Library | Notion
A list of helpful resources, articles, websites & courses! Have fun browsing 💙 Found something worth adding? Want to become a volunteer contributor? Share it on the Into Games Discord or with Susi. ...
into-games.notion.site
November 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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🎱🎲 TOMORROW! 🎲🎱

Join us for a FREE virtual #ttrpg panel on MAKING YOUR FIRST GAME!!

ft the incredible wisdom of
🎲 @goblinmixtape.bsky.social
🎲 @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
🎲 @moreblueberries.bsky.social

produced by @samsighs.bsky.social

twitch.tv/gnome_anne at 3pm PST/6pm EST/11pm GMT
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #13: Social Media has just started! There's still plenty of time to join and make a game if you wish to participate!

itch.io/jam/rpg-make...

#RPGMakerHorrorGameJam #rpgmaker #gamedev #gamejam #horror #RPGMakerHorror
RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #13: Social Media
A game jam from 2025-11-13 to 2026-01-04 hosted by Beregon, BroodyGaming & Daybloom Project. #13 About the Jam RPG Maker has spawned many great horror games and now it's time to create games in the st...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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insertdisc5 is hiring a Social Media Assistant to help launch Truth Scrapper, a visual novel with a twisty, queer-focused story!

📍 Remote, Part-time (Ontario, Canada)
🎬 Capture & post game GIFs/footage
📲 Tiktok XP a +

Work with @insertdisc5.com and apply:
insertdisc5 is hiring a Social Media Assistant
insertdisc5 is looking for a part-time, contract social media assistant for their upcoming visual novel
workwithindies.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM