Tim (Frycandle)
@frycandle.bsky.social
Tim | Game Developer | Working on The Button Effect, a minimalist first-person puzzle game about hidden connections and spatial insights
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2299940/The_Button_Effect/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2299940/The_Button_Effect/
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Tim (Frycandle)
@frycandle.bsky.social
· May 29
👉🔴 Demo Announcement 🔴👈
I've released the Steam demo for The Button Effect!
A first-person #puzzlegame inspired by The Witness, The Talos Principle, THE CORRIDOR, Antichamber and the architecture of a modern arts museum I enjoyed.
Wishlist = ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/
I've released the Steam demo for The Button Effect!
A first-person #puzzlegame inspired by The Witness, The Talos Principle, THE CORRIDOR, Antichamber and the architecture of a modern arts museum I enjoyed.
Wishlist = ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/
It's #WishlistWednesday + Thinky Games is hosting a neat Steam Sale event featuring award nominated puzzle games.
Lots of wishlist-worthy #puzzlegames in there! *wink wink*
Lots of wishlist-worthy #puzzlegames in there! *wink wink*
February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
It's #WishlistWednesday + Thinky Games is hosting a neat Steam Sale event featuring award nominated puzzle games.
Lots of wishlist-worthy #puzzlegames in there! *wink wink*
Lots of wishlist-worthy #puzzlegames in there! *wink wink*
6 hours to go for the Thinky Awards ceremony! 🏆👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
🚨THIS WEDNESDAY🚨 (Feb 4th - 7 PM CET) will happen the 3rd Annual @thinkygames.com Awards! 🏆🎉
We are nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Approachable Game! 🤯🫶
Link in comments, JOIN the ceremony! 🥳👇❤️✨
We are nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Approachable Game! 🤯🫶
Link in comments, JOIN the ceremony! 🥳👇❤️✨
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
6 hours to go for the Thinky Awards ceremony! 🏆👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
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The 3rd Annual Thinky Awards take place tomorrow, 4 February.
Blue Prince has been nominated for 4 Awards:
🔹Game of the Year
🔹Best Challenging Game
🔹Best Puzzle Design
🔹Most Innovative Game
Tune in on Youtube: youtu.be/6Cwr9UBQUUQ at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm GMT.
Blue Prince has been nominated for 4 Awards:
🔹Game of the Year
🔹Best Challenging Game
🔹Best Puzzle Design
🔹Most Innovative Game
Tune in on Youtube: youtu.be/6Cwr9UBQUUQ at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm GMT.
February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The 3rd Annual Thinky Awards take place tomorrow, 4 February.
Blue Prince has been nominated for 4 Awards:
🔹Game of the Year
🔹Best Challenging Game
🔹Best Puzzle Design
🔹Most Innovative Game
Tune in on Youtube: youtu.be/6Cwr9UBQUUQ at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm GMT.
Blue Prince has been nominated for 4 Awards:
🔹Game of the Year
🔹Best Challenging Game
🔹Best Puzzle Design
🔹Most Innovative Game
Tune in on Youtube: youtu.be/6Cwr9UBQUUQ at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm GMT.
The Thinky Awards show will take place on Wednesday, Feb 4th, and The Button Effect is nominated for Most Anticipated!
Press the notification button:
👉 m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
Press the notification button:
👉 m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
January 31, 2026 at 8:08 AM
The Thinky Awards show will take place on Wednesday, Feb 4th, and The Button Effect is nominated for Most Anticipated!
Press the notification button:
👉 m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
Press the notification button:
👉 m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cwr...
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
We're excited to announce that the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase will be returning this summer!
📅 Thurs May 28th - Thurs June 4th
If you have a #puzzlegame you'd like to be considered, please submit it directly here:
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 PDT Mar 31
📅 Thurs May 28th - Thurs June 4th
If you have a #puzzlegame you'd like to be considered, please submit it directly here:
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 PDT Mar 31
Cerebral Puzzle Showcase
Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is a celebration of the most wonderful puzzle games available on Steam, organized by Draknek & Friends.
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
We're excited to announce that the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase will be returning this summer!
📅 Thurs May 28th - Thurs June 4th
If you have a #puzzlegame you'd like to be considered, please submit it directly here:
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 PDT Mar 31
📅 Thurs May 28th - Thurs June 4th
If you have a #puzzlegame you'd like to be considered, please submit it directly here:
www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 PDT Mar 31
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
Mark your calendars, #DobbelDungeon will be releasing next month, February 16th 🎲⚔️
Check out our new trailer!
#indiegame #cutegames #gametrailer
Check out our new trailer!
#indiegame #cutegames #gametrailer
January 20, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Mark your calendars, #DobbelDungeon will be releasing next month, February 16th 🎲⚔️
Check out our new trailer!
#indiegame #cutegames #gametrailer
Check out our new trailer!
#indiegame #cutegames #gametrailer
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We're live, it's a puzzle night!
We're playing the demo for The Button Effect by @frycandle.bsky.social, followed by some #TR-49 by @inkle.co!
#indiegames #twitch #live
We're playing the demo for The Button Effect by @frycandle.bsky.social, followed by some #TR-49 by @inkle.co!
#indiegames #twitch #live
January 28, 2026 at 3:37 AM
We're live, it's a puzzle night!
We're playing the demo for The Button Effect by @frycandle.bsky.social, followed by some #TR-49 by @inkle.co!
#indiegames #twitch #live
We're playing the demo for The Button Effect by @frycandle.bsky.social, followed by some #TR-49 by @inkle.co!
#indiegames #twitch #live
Planning to press The Button Effect's release button this year! #screenshotsaturday #indiedev
January 24, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Planning to press The Button Effect's release button this year! #screenshotsaturday #indiedev
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
Here's the January edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye:
thinkythirdthursday.com/january-2026
This time we're covering our favourite games from 2025!
thinkythirdthursday.com/january-2026
This time we're covering our favourite games from 2025!
Thinky Third Thursday - January 2026 (2025 GOTYs)
Monthly game recommendations from the puzzle experts at Draknek & Friends
thinkythirdthursday.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Here's the January edition of Thinky Third Thursday, the monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught our eye:
thinkythirdthursday.com/january-2026
This time we're covering our favourite games from 2025!
thinkythirdthursday.com/january-2026
This time we're covering our favourite games from 2025!
Thinky Games wrote a thoughtful feature on The Button Effect's demo! 💭
The Button Effect encourages you to play with buttons and contemplate cause and effect.
The Button Effect is an elegant exploration of cause and effect in game design · Thinky Games
This minimalist puzzler celebrates the importance of the humble videogame button.
thinkygames.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Thinky Games wrote a thoughtful feature on The Button Effect's demo! 💭
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
There's so much amazing work going on in the thinky space. If you are looking for a game to play, check out some of these titles nominated for the 2025 Thinky Awards!
December 18, 2025 at 1:18 AM
There's so much amazing work going on in the thinky space. If you are looking for a game to play, check out some of these titles nominated for the 2025 Thinky Awards!
Honored to see The Button Effect nominated in the Most Anticipated category in the upcoming Thinky Awards!! 🙌
Community voting is now open:
thinkygames.com/events/award...
Community voting is now open:
thinkygames.com/events/award...
December 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Honored to see The Button Effect nominated in the Most Anticipated category in the upcoming Thinky Awards!! 🙌
Community voting is now open:
thinkygames.com/events/award...
Community voting is now open:
thinkygames.com/events/award...
#pitchyagame / #screenshotsaturday
I've been working on a puzzle game inspired by The Witness but instead of panels and wires every puzzle is a cluster of cryptic buttons... 😶🌫️
If you're curious - I have a demo out on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/...
I've been working on a puzzle game inspired by The Witness but instead of panels and wires every puzzle is a cluster of cryptic buttons... 😶🌫️
If you're curious - I have a demo out on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/...
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
#pitchyagame / #screenshotsaturday
I've been working on a puzzle game inspired by The Witness but instead of panels and wires every puzzle is a cluster of cryptic buttons... 😶🌫️
If you're curious - I have a demo out on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/...
I've been working on a puzzle game inspired by The Witness but instead of panels and wires every puzzle is a cluster of cryptic buttons... 😶🌫️
If you're curious - I have a demo out on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/...
ThinkyCon 2025 is coming up in November 👀
Announcing the line-up for ThinkyCon 2025! 🎉 Tune in for 3 days of amazing talks from the makers of your favorite puzzly games!
thinkygames.com/even...
thinkygames.com/even...
October 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
ThinkyCon 2025 is coming up in November 👀
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
I’ve just released a substantial video essay:
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
September 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I’ve just released a substantial video essay:
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
“How Music Mirrors Game Design in Taiji, Trifoil, Braid, Patrick’s Parabox & Other Games”
LINK IN THE REPLIES!
My (first ever) podcast interview with @gameengineering.bsky.social is out – we cover indie dev, puzzle design and The Button Effect :)
#indiedev #puzzlegame
youtu.be/e_o_uEPRWNM?...
#indiedev #puzzlegame
youtu.be/e_o_uEPRWNM?...
You Should Push These Buttons | Tim Bekkers
YouTube video by Wookash Podcast
youtu.be
September 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My (first ever) podcast interview with @gameengineering.bsky.social is out – we cover indie dev, puzzle design and The Button Effect :)
#indiedev #puzzlegame
youtu.be/e_o_uEPRWNM?...
#indiedev #puzzlegame
youtu.be/e_o_uEPRWNM?...
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
The final demo I played in the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase (thanks again @thinkygames.com) was The Button Effect. I love first person puzzle games and learning mechanics as you play so this was right up my alley. @frycandle.bsky.social very excited for the full release!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=11YK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=11YK...
I'll Push ALL Your Buttons | The Button Effect
YouTube video by Goobertron
www.youtube.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The final demo I played in the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase (thanks again @thinkygames.com) was The Button Effect. I love first person puzzle games and learning mechanics as you play so this was right up my alley. @frycandle.bsky.social very excited for the full release!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=11YK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=11YK...
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
ZOE Begone! is coming to PC and consoles on September 17th!
August 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
ZOE Begone! is coming to PC and consoles on September 17th!
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
The simple task of pressing buttons comes with extra layers in The Button Effect Demo 🤔
Can I press them all?
#let'splay #gamedemo #indiegame #puzzlegame
youtu.be/60fGOxS-YZI?...
Can I press them all?
#let'splay #gamedemo #indiegame #puzzlegame
youtu.be/60fGOxS-YZI?...
Pressing ALL the Buttons in The Button Effect Demo
YouTube video by GamesWithMorgan
youtu.be
July 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The simple task of pressing buttons comes with extra layers in The Button Effect Demo 🤔
Can I press them all?
#let'splay #gamedemo #indiegame #puzzlegame
youtu.be/60fGOxS-YZI?...
Can I press them all?
#let'splay #gamedemo #indiegame #puzzlegame
youtu.be/60fGOxS-YZI?...
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
Playing with puzzle toys in The Button Effect by @frycandle.bsky.social!
July 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Playing with puzzle toys in The Button Effect by @frycandle.bsky.social!
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
The 5th Thinky Puzzle Game Jam starts in about 5 hours! 🎉
thinkygames.com/news...
thinkygames.com/news...
The 5th annual Thinky Puzzle Game Jam starts today! · Thinky Games
Come make a tiny game for one of our favorite recurring events in the online puzzle games community: the Thinky Puzzle Game Jam! Within a relaxed one week time span, spend up to 48 hours working on a small puzzle game.
thinkygames.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The 5th Thinky Puzzle Game Jam starts in about 5 hours! 🎉
thinkygames.com/news...
thinkygames.com/news...
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔥
Burn With Me — a narrative-driven roguelike deckbuilder soaked in cozy dread and forbidden rituals.
Synergize creatures on the field to summon new ones for your deck, and burn old ones while discovering the depths of obsession.
🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/
Burn With Me — a narrative-driven roguelike deckbuilder soaked in cozy dread and forbidden rituals.
Synergize creatures on the field to summon new ones for your deck, and burn old ones while discovering the depths of obsession.
🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/
June 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔥
Burn With Me — a narrative-driven roguelike deckbuilder soaked in cozy dread and forbidden rituals.
Synergize creatures on the field to summon new ones for your deck, and burn old ones while discovering the depths of obsession.
🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/
Burn With Me — a narrative-driven roguelike deckbuilder soaked in cozy dread and forbidden rituals.
Synergize creatures on the field to summon new ones for your deck, and burn old ones while discovering the depths of obsession.
🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
The Button Effect by @frycandle.bsky.social
Puzzle museum by way of satisfying button presses. A minimalist approach to instructions leads to some great "Aha!" moments.
Puzzle museum by way of satisfying button presses. A minimalist approach to instructions leads to some great "Aha!" moments.
June 10, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The Button Effect by @frycandle.bsky.social
Puzzle museum by way of satisfying button presses. A minimalist approach to instructions leads to some great "Aha!" moments.
Puzzle museum by way of satisfying button presses. A minimalist approach to instructions leads to some great "Aha!" moments.
The Witness + THE CORRIDOR + The Talos Principle + The Stanley Parable + Antichamber + the architecture of a modern arts museum I enjoyed = ?
🔴 The Button Effect
Press the Wishlist button on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2299940
#PitchYaGame #puzzlegame #indiegame
🔴 The Button Effect
Press the Wishlist button on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2299940
#PitchYaGame #puzzlegame #indiegame
June 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Witness + THE CORRIDOR + The Talos Principle + The Stanley Parable + Antichamber + the architecture of a modern arts museum I enjoyed = ?
🔴 The Button Effect
Press the Wishlist button on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2299940
#PitchYaGame #puzzlegame #indiegame
🔴 The Button Effect
Press the Wishlist button on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2299940
#PitchYaGame #puzzlegame #indiegame
Reposted by Tim (Frycandle)
played through the demo, the results are in: button effect good
👉🔴 Demo Announcement 🔴👈
I've released the Steam demo for The Button Effect!
A first-person #puzzlegame inspired by The Witness, The Talos Principle, THE CORRIDOR, Antichamber and the architecture of a modern arts museum I enjoyed.
Wishlist = ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/
I've released the Steam demo for The Button Effect!
A first-person #puzzlegame inspired by The Witness, The Talos Principle, THE CORRIDOR, Antichamber and the architecture of a modern arts museum I enjoyed.
Wishlist = ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3563110/
June 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
played through the demo, the results are in: button effect good