Esmeé van't Hoff🐞
@esmmazing.bsky.social
🎮 game artist & designer in NL 🐞 prev: Tracks of Thought, Wholesome Games | current: 2D/UI artist Cat Cafe Manager 2 @roostgames | 🏳️🌈 She / They
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In just 1 week you’ve helped us reach more than 6000 players, and have:
61,250+ faceplants 🫱
23,350+ high-fives 👏
1813+ finger wiggles 🫳
594+ slingshot betrayals
970+ saved Mr. Diggleworth 🦺
261+ saved Momo 🐵
139+ saved Sally 🦎
61,250+ faceplants 🫱
23,350+ high-fives 👏
1813+ finger wiggles 🫳
594+ slingshot betrayals
970+ saved Mr. Diggleworth 🦺
261+ saved Momo 🐵
139+ saved Sally 🦎
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
In just 1 week you’ve helped us reach more than 6000 players, and have:
61,250+ faceplants 🫱
23,350+ high-fives 👏
1813+ finger wiggles 🫳
594+ slingshot betrayals
970+ saved Mr. Diggleworth 🦺
261+ saved Momo 🐵
139+ saved Sally 🦎
61,250+ faceplants 🫱
23,350+ high-fives 👏
1813+ finger wiggles 🫳
594+ slingshot betrayals
970+ saved Mr. Diggleworth 🦺
261+ saved Momo 🐵
139+ saved Sally 🦎
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Happy to share we've announced the launch window for Pieced Together! It's coming early 2026 🥳
✨Big news! Pieced Together launches early 2026!✨
We can’t wait to share an exact date with you all soon, but until then...
🎬 Watch our new trailer
🎮 Wishlist & play our demo zurl.co/KXbBI
📣 Creators: Request a key zurl.co/BcHGb
#CozyQuest2025 #wholesomegames #cozygames #creatorsignup
We can’t wait to share an exact date with you all soon, but until then...
🎬 Watch our new trailer
🎮 Wishlist & play our demo zurl.co/KXbBI
📣 Creators: Request a key zurl.co/BcHGb
#CozyQuest2025 #wholesomegames #cozygames #creatorsignup
November 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Happy to share we've announced the launch window for Pieced Together! It's coming early 2026 🥳
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FRIENDS! 💛
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
FRIENDS! 💛
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
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the Sinterklaas Slow Jam is now LIVE!!! 🎁✨🥳 Come join our little festive community and make something fun in the next 2,5 weeks!
tinyurl.com/wnf2479y
tinyurl.com/wnf2479y
Sinterklaas Slow Jam 2025
A game jam from 2025-11-15 to 2025-12-05 hosted by Maya Bloem. This jam takes place from 15th November 2025 at 12:01PM until 5th December at 11:59PM, and you can make anything you want - game, tableto...
tinyurl.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
the Sinterklaas Slow Jam is now LIVE!!! 🎁✨🥳 Come join our little festive community and make something fun in the next 2,5 weeks!
tinyurl.com/wnf2479y
tinyurl.com/wnf2479y
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Hey all, my studio Subliminal is looking for work for hire contracts including co-dev, full dev, Unity programming, console porting, art, business development, convention booth interactables, and more. If you’re looking for an indie friendly high quality partner hire us.
www.subliminalgaming.com
www.subliminalgaming.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Hey all, my studio Subliminal is looking for work for hire contracts including co-dev, full dev, Unity programming, console porting, art, business development, convention booth interactables, and more. If you’re looking for an indie friendly high quality partner hire us.
www.subliminalgaming.com
www.subliminalgaming.com
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this is why representation in games matters
November 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
this is why representation in games matters
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making a game about typing answers to the bridge troll's riddles but he's dumb. do you like it
November 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
making a game about typing answers to the bridge troll's riddles but he's dumb. do you like it
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All Hands on Deck is out now on Steam and Switch 👐!
Our tiny team is so proud to finally share our first title after years of development. Thank you all for your support.
Grab a friend and jump into a world of puzzles, tools and colourful characters, and please consider leaving a review on Steam.🫶
Our tiny team is so proud to finally share our first title after years of development. Thank you all for your support.
Grab a friend and jump into a world of puzzles, tools and colourful characters, and please consider leaving a review on Steam.🫶
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
All Hands on Deck is out now on Steam and Switch 👐!
Our tiny team is so proud to finally share our first title after years of development. Thank you all for your support.
Grab a friend and jump into a world of puzzles, tools and colourful characters, and please consider leaving a review on Steam.🫶
Our tiny team is so proud to finally share our first title after years of development. Thank you all for your support.
Grab a friend and jump into a world of puzzles, tools and colourful characters, and please consider leaving a review on Steam.🫶
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Good news! Even if you couldn’t make it to #GodotFest this year, all the recorded talks are now gradually being uploaded to our YouTube channel.
If you’d like to support the speakers (and us!) in reaching a wider audience, a like and sub would be awesome!
youtube.com/@GodotFest
If you’d like to support the speakers (and us!) in reaching a wider audience, a like and sub would be awesome!
youtube.com/@GodotFest
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Good news! Even if you couldn’t make it to #GodotFest this year, all the recorded talks are now gradually being uploaded to our YouTube channel.
If you’d like to support the speakers (and us!) in reaching a wider audience, a like and sub would be awesome!
youtube.com/@GodotFest
If you’d like to support the speakers (and us!) in reaching a wider audience, a like and sub would be awesome!
youtube.com/@GodotFest
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*Me staring at the hundreds of open PSD files open on my screen trying to painstakingly finish drawing our handcrafted record store game all about celebrating artistry instead of selling it out...*
"AI becomes the norm" ... over my dead body!
"AI becomes the norm" ... over my dead body!
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
*Me staring at the hundreds of open PSD files open on my screen trying to painstakingly finish drawing our handcrafted record store game all about celebrating artistry instead of selling it out...*
"AI becomes the norm" ... over my dead body!
"AI becomes the norm" ... over my dead body!
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Just checking you all know about Spirit Swap, the game that came out this year that I directed alongside many incredibly skilled friends and workers! We’re a majority (uh I’m pretty sure 100% tbh) marginalized people co-op and self-published! Please check out our trailer I love it so much!
Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 to is OUT NOW!
GO GO GO!
✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/... ✨
GO GO GO!
✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/... ✨
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Just checking you all know about Spirit Swap, the game that came out this year that I directed alongside many incredibly skilled friends and workers! We’re a majority (uh I’m pretty sure 100% tbh) marginalized people co-op and self-published! Please check out our trailer I love it so much!
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The Godot 2025 showreel is out! We're so grateful for every submission, vote, and support from our community 💙
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZwE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZwE...
Godot Engine – 2025 Showreel
YouTube video by Godot Engine
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Godot 2025 showreel is out! We're so grateful for every submission, vote, and support from our community 💙
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZwE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZwE...
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#PitchYaGame
craft furniture by solving nonograms to decorate your rodent's friend home!
oh and the rodent is fully customizable from tooth to tail
🐭 squeakross.cool 🐭
craft furniture by solving nonograms to decorate your rodent's friend home!
oh and the rodent is fully customizable from tooth to tail
🐭 squeakross.cool 🐭
November 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#PitchYaGame
craft furniture by solving nonograms to decorate your rodent's friend home!
oh and the rodent is fully customizable from tooth to tail
🐭 squeakross.cool 🐭
craft furniture by solving nonograms to decorate your rodent's friend home!
oh and the rodent is fully customizable from tooth to tail
🐭 squeakross.cool 🐭
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Hi #PitchYaGame!
In Cat Cafe Manager 2, your will open your very own cat cafe!☕🐈
😻Adopt & train adorable stray cats
🪴Build & furnish your dream cafe
💖Become besties with your regulars
🧙♀️Explore a magical city full of mysteries
Currently in development!
⭐Wishlist on Steam! (link in bio)⭐
In Cat Cafe Manager 2, your will open your very own cat cafe!☕🐈
😻Adopt & train adorable stray cats
🪴Build & furnish your dream cafe
💖Become besties with your regulars
🧙♀️Explore a magical city full of mysteries
Currently in development!
⭐Wishlist on Steam! (link in bio)⭐
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Hi #PitchYaGame!
In Cat Cafe Manager 2, your will open your very own cat cafe!☕🐈
😻Adopt & train adorable stray cats
🪴Build & furnish your dream cafe
💖Become besties with your regulars
🧙♀️Explore a magical city full of mysteries
Currently in development!
⭐Wishlist on Steam! (link in bio)⭐
In Cat Cafe Manager 2, your will open your very own cat cafe!☕🐈
😻Adopt & train adorable stray cats
🪴Build & furnish your dream cafe
💖Become besties with your regulars
🧙♀️Explore a magical city full of mysteries
Currently in development!
⭐Wishlist on Steam! (link in bio)⭐
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ONE WEEK LEFT to support Stomp & the Sword of Miracles on Kickstarter!!
Meet a charming cast of creatures, explore an island of secrets, and save the world from the god of mischief in this character-driven metroidvania!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bee...
Meet a charming cast of creatures, explore an island of secrets, and save the world from the god of mischief in this character-driven metroidvania!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bee...
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
ONE WEEK LEFT to support Stomp & the Sword of Miracles on Kickstarter!!
Meet a charming cast of creatures, explore an island of secrets, and save the world from the god of mischief in this character-driven metroidvania!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bee...
Meet a charming cast of creatures, explore an island of secrets, and save the world from the god of mischief in this character-driven metroidvania!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bee...
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Godot community! I spent a week writing proposals for features I'd've loved as part of Godot during our 1,5yrs of working on our multi-platform, multi-input, localized game Rift Riff.
Thread with all my suggestions below 🧵👇🏼.
Like a proposal? Do a 👍🏼 on its GitHub page.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev
Thread with all my suggestions below 🧵👇🏼.
Like a proposal? Do a 👍🏼 on its GitHub page.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Godot community! I spent a week writing proposals for features I'd've loved as part of Godot during our 1,5yrs of working on our multi-platform, multi-input, localized game Rift Riff.
Thread with all my suggestions below 🧵👇🏼.
Like a proposal? Do a 👍🏼 on its GitHub page.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev
Thread with all my suggestions below 🧵👇🏼.
Like a proposal? Do a 👍🏼 on its GitHub page.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev
I keep #godot tutorials in the background while I work on other things, do the dishes etc so I learn through osmosis. am i-
1. a genius and such a good student
2. still procrastinating actually starting on something
3. a specific flavour of insane
1. a genius and such a good student
2. still procrastinating actually starting on something
3. a specific flavour of insane
November 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I keep #godot tutorials in the background while I work on other things, do the dishes etc so I learn through osmosis. am i-
1. a genius and such a good student
2. still procrastinating actually starting on something
3. a specific flavour of insane
1. a genius and such a good student
2. still procrastinating actually starting on something
3. a specific flavour of insane
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Nintendo announced a Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing and a free update coming Jan. 15
Free Update:
🏖️ Resort Hotel
🧹 Resetti can tidy your island
🌐 NSO members can save 3 islands
🎮 New items like Ultra Hand, consoles
Switch 2 Edition:
✨ 4K
🖱️ Mouse
📢 Megaphone
👥12-player sessions
Free Update:
🏖️ Resort Hotel
🧹 Resetti can tidy your island
🌐 NSO members can save 3 islands
🎮 New items like Ultra Hand, consoles
Switch 2 Edition:
✨ 4K
🖱️ Mouse
📢 Megaphone
👥12-player sessions
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Nintendo announced a Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing and a free update coming Jan. 15
Free Update:
🏖️ Resort Hotel
🧹 Resetti can tidy your island
🌐 NSO members can save 3 islands
🎮 New items like Ultra Hand, consoles
Switch 2 Edition:
✨ 4K
🖱️ Mouse
📢 Megaphone
👥12-player sessions
Free Update:
🏖️ Resort Hotel
🧹 Resetti can tidy your island
🌐 NSO members can save 3 islands
🎮 New items like Ultra Hand, consoles
Switch 2 Edition:
✨ 4K
🖱️ Mouse
📢 Megaphone
👥12-player sessions
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Hey everyone, I'm still available for freelance UI/UX or illustrative projects!
I can take UX, UI vis dev, motion and art direction work.
Looking for short as well as long-term projects 💪
✨ Check out my work → cedrepradier.com
📮 Drop me a message → [email protected]
I can take UX, UI vis dev, motion and art direction work.
Looking for short as well as long-term projects 💪
✨ Check out my work → cedrepradier.com
📮 Drop me a message → [email protected]
October 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Hey everyone, I'm still available for freelance UI/UX or illustrative projects!
I can take UX, UI vis dev, motion and art direction work.
Looking for short as well as long-term projects 💪
✨ Check out my work → cedrepradier.com
📮 Drop me a message → [email protected]
I can take UX, UI vis dev, motion and art direction work.
Looking for short as well as long-term projects 💪
✨ Check out my work → cedrepradier.com
📮 Drop me a message → [email protected]
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The moment you have all been waiting for... We have released TWO soccer games!
⚽ Sokker: $3 → store.steampowered.com/app/3880700
🍄 Gnomeball: $0 → store.steampowered.com/app/3885860
Have fun!
⚽ Sokker: $3 → store.steampowered.com/app/3880700
🍄 Gnomeball: $0 → store.steampowered.com/app/3885860
Have fun!
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The moment you have all been waiting for... We have released TWO soccer games!
⚽ Sokker: $3 → store.steampowered.com/app/3880700
🍄 Gnomeball: $0 → store.steampowered.com/app/3885860
Have fun!
⚽ Sokker: $3 → store.steampowered.com/app/3880700
🍄 Gnomeball: $0 → store.steampowered.com/app/3885860
Have fun!
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I love this weird little project, so it was great to chat with the folks at @eggplantshow.bsky.social about it!
Hear ye, hear ye, it's a new podcast episode, just in time for Halloween! 🎃 We spoke with @adamgryu.bsky.social (A Short Hike) about The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival, a wonderful communal and virtual festival experience hosted every October eggplant.show/148-carving-...
Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games: 148: Carving Out Some Time with Adam Robinson-Yu (Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival)
Laura, Rob, and Sarah chat with Adam Robinson-Yu about The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival, a communal and virtual festival experience hosted every ~October for the last six years. We discuss the l...
eggplant.show
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I love this weird little project, so it was great to chat with the folks at @eggplantshow.bsky.social about it!
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Submissions close in just one week!!!
It's official! Women-Led Games returns for our The Game Awards partnered edition in December! 🎉
Submissions are open from now until Oct 27th!! 🗓
Apply here: forms.gle/GTXSsTrCXju2...
Submissions are open from now until Oct 27th!! 🗓
Apply here: forms.gle/GTXSsTrCXju2...
October 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Submissions close in just one week!!!
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✨ welcome to their twisted mind ✨
thanks to these lovely folks for their time, answers, and overall goodness:
@brownmoney.bsky.social
@remysiu.com
@pentadact.com
@dmullinsgames.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@sarahnorthway.bsky.social
@blacktabbygames.com
@writnelson.bsky.social
@pank0.bsky.social
thanks to these lovely folks for their time, answers, and overall goodness:
@brownmoney.bsky.social
@remysiu.com
@pentadact.com
@dmullinsgames.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@sarahnorthway.bsky.social
@blacktabbygames.com
@writnelson.bsky.social
@pank0.bsky.social
Where do game developers get their ideas? Like any good answer to a complicated question, it depends!
@victoriatran.bsky.social asks eight indie devs (and herself, twice) about where the idea for their games came from -- featuring Inscryption, 1000xRESIST, Venba, Mars First Logistics, and more!
@victoriatran.bsky.social asks eight indie devs (and herself, twice) about where the idea for their games came from -- featuring Inscryption, 1000xRESIST, Venba, Mars First Logistics, and more!
Where Do Game Developers Get Their Ideas?
Where do game ideas actually come from? Brainstorming sessions? Divine inspiration? We get the stories behind 10 beloved indie games.
thisweekinvideogames.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
✨ welcome to their twisted mind ✨
thanks to these lovely folks for their time, answers, and overall goodness:
@brownmoney.bsky.social
@remysiu.com
@pentadact.com
@dmullinsgames.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@sarahnorthway.bsky.social
@blacktabbygames.com
@writnelson.bsky.social
@pank0.bsky.social
thanks to these lovely folks for their time, answers, and overall goodness:
@brownmoney.bsky.social
@remysiu.com
@pentadact.com
@dmullinsgames.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@sarahnorthway.bsky.social
@blacktabbygames.com
@writnelson.bsky.social
@pank0.bsky.social
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It's fixed! Isopod is now out! Please go buy it! store.steampowered.com/app/2053910/...
October 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
It's fixed! Isopod is now out! Please go buy it! store.steampowered.com/app/2053910/...