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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · 4d

All our games are on sale on Steam right now!

Flock, Hohokum, I am Dead, Loot Rascals, Wilmot's Warehouse and Wilmot Works it Out...

here's a handy link to our bundle:
store.steampowered.com/bundle/42256...

...and here are a couple of cute cats from I am Dead who want you to click on it:

A tabby cat with a white tummy sits on a bin looking down at a black cat sitting on the ground. They are hanging around the back of the kipper smoking shack in Shelmerston, which is a location in the videogame I am Dead.

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · 4d

ahhh wait I just watched it again. You can finish this puzzle

Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · 4d

Oops, sorry totally missed this! Looking into it.. (did your daughter hit the same issue?)

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Shiisa @strayshiisa.bsky.social · Aug 3

the best part of this game is finding yourself mimicking the noises back at the all little guys like you would do when out on a hike 🔊🎵🎶

Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

From last year...

Flock

A multiplayer co-op game about the joy of flight and collecting adorable flying creatures with your friends.

Soar through beautiful landscapes, seeking out rare and elusive creatures to add to your flock.

store.steampowered.com/app/1472930/...

A screenshot from the videogame Flock with art direction by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows a player character flying through a forest on the back of giant bird, there is a flock of colourful and stranges creatures following behind them. In the distance another bird rider can be seen with a different flock.

A screenshot from the videogame Flock with art direction by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows 3 players flying giant birds away from the camera, they all have flocks with different creatures and are heading towards some concrete structures in the distance.

A screenshot from the videogame Flock with art direction by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows a player character attempting to charm a Darting Thrip, the charming UI can been seen and the word "Excellent!" is on screen due to the success of the attempt to charm the thrip.

A screenshot from the videogame Flock with art direction by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows 2 player characters flying along the edge of a forest, they both have large flocks of strange creatures following them. In the upper right foreground of the screenshot, a Sunset Sprug can be seen hiding in a tree.

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Pat Ashe @patrickashe.bsky.social · Jul 17

Wilmot Works It Out (2024): bsky.app/profile/lego...

Lego Lost At Sea @legolostatsea.bsky.social · Jul 17

Beach finds, November 2023.

Miscellaneous beach finds on black background.

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Poz @pozkitkat.bsky.social · Jul 20

Wilmot Works it Out!

This was a cute little puzzle game that I would highly suggest to anyone who enjoys cute art and wholesomeness!

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Gabby DaRienzo @gabbydarienzo.com · Jul 17

super late to the party but i've been playing Flock and it's so lovely and beautiful and the most accurate depiction of bird-watching/identifying i've seen in a game yet !!

Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

From last year...

Flock

A multiplayer co-op game about the joy of flight and collecting adorable flying creatures with your friends.

Soar through beautiful landscapes, seeking out rare and elusive creatures to add to your flock.

store.steampowered.com/app/1472930/...

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EAM @elizmcmahill.bsky.social · Jul 14

Every time I complete a season in Wilmot Works it Out, I unlock a new room to hang the completed puzzles in, and every time I scream inside, "NO! Wilmot! Do not become encumbered by material posessions!!"

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🌱 eli rainsberry 🌱 @elirainsberry.com · Jul 14

what with me not being great at being online generally I almost missed this: Flock's OST was longlisted with a bunch of other sweet soundtracks for the world soundtrack awards!

it's a public vote so please consider voting the OST if you'd like, I think it's open until the 21st aug? thank you!

Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 7

@elirainsberry.com's stunning soundtrack for Flock has been longlisted for the World Soundtrack Awards' Game Music Award:

www.worldsoundtrackawards.com/news/vote-fo...

There are some amazing soundtracks on the longlist this year so really honoured to be included.

Vote for the WSA Game Music Award 2025

Which score elevated your gaming experience the past year? Let's hear! Vote for the WSA Game Music Award 2025. The winner and the successor of Brandon Boone's score for Slay the Princess will be revea...

www.worldsoundtrackawards.com

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today's the last chance (until the next Steam sale) to get all our games for cheap, some are up to 60% off.

We also have a bundle where you can get 40% off everything we've made which is a great deal if you ask me, the person trying to sell you that bundle.

bsky.app/profile/holl...

Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

You can buy all of our games for 40% off with the Hollow Ponds Collection as part of the Steam Summer Sale.

But "wait" I hear you cry, "what games are in this bundle?"

Well let me tell you!

store.steampowered.com/bundle/42256...

A screenshot from Wilmot Works It Out with art by Richard Hogg. Wilmot is shown in the middle of lots of jigsaw puzzle pieces. He is looking at a piece that is mostly clouds. The puzzle is of clouds, flowers and a butterfly.

A screenshot from the videogame Flock with art direction by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows a player character flying through a pine forest late at night on their bird, they are followed by a large flock of creatures who are glowing likes fireflies, their pink light is lighting up the forest.

A screenshot from Loot Rascals by Hollow Ponds with art by Davey Swatpaz. The player character and their G.E.N.I.E. sidekick stand in the dome area of the game where they can heal or send and receive cards via two strange machines. There is also a hand puppet sideshow where a giant pink alien is performing a show with his one giant hand being all the characters in the puppet show.

A screenshot from I Am Dead with art direction by Richard Hogg. A diorama showing a selection of hand carved wooden birds on display in a shop. There are lots of different types of birds arranged on the wooden shelves.

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Ka Teixeira @bitmoo.com · Jul 8

Hi #PortfolioDay 💖

I'm Karen, a brazilian UK-based 2D/3D Generalist and #gamedev tinkerer with 14yrs exp in creating stylised art for indie games, illustration, art directing & prototyping.

Open for freelance or full-time opportunities from August!✨

📧[email protected]
🎨portfolio: bitmoo.me

3D Characters, Environments and Props for Dreamfeel: a handpainted stylised dog gal wearing a cardigan and floral skirt, a diorama showcasing a house model and plants props together.

Flooded islands in a orange-pink sunset, environments for Project Ocras by Dreamfeel.

A couple human characters and one colorful toucan captain for the game I Am Dead by Hollow Ponds.

Cover art for the game Lemon Cake by Cozy Bee Games.

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 7

You can stream and buy the whole Flock soundtrack over on Eli's bandcamp (as well lots of other amazing soundtracks they've released!):

elirainsberry.bandcamp.com/album/flock-...

Flock OST, by Eli Rainsberry

38 track album

elirainsberry.bandcamp.com

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 7

@elirainsberry.com's stunning soundtrack for Flock has been longlisted for the World Soundtrack Awards' Game Music Award:

www.worldsoundtrackawards.com/news/vote-fo...

There are some amazing soundtracks on the longlist this year so really honoured to be included.

Vote for the WSA Game Music Award 2025

Which score elevated your gaming experience the past year? Let's hear! Vote for the WSA Game Music Award 2025. The winner and the successor of Brandon Boone's score for Slay the Princess will be revea...

www.worldsoundtrackawards.com

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Finji @finjico.bsky.social · Jul 7

Nothing beats a Finji summer sale! And right now you can save on Finji games through July 10th! 😎

TUNIC is 50% off
Wilmot Works it Out is 20% off
Night in the Woods is 50% off
Overland is 65% off
AND MORE!!

bit.ly/finjisummer2...

Screenshot from Overland featuring a dog standing in a road beside a car with flames and alien creatures in the surrounding area. It's dark and eerie.

Screenshot from Night in the Woods featuring Mae and Gregg up on the rooftops of Possum Springs.

Screenshot from Wilmot Works it Out of Wilmot, a smiling square, moving some brightly colored puzzle pieces.

Screenshot of a floating landscape in TUNIC.

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Nick Chester @nickchester.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is a good bundle. These games are all delightful.

Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

You can buy all of our games for 40% off with the Hollow Ponds Collection as part of the Steam Summer Sale.

But "wait" I hear you cry, "what games are in this bundle?"

Well let me tell you!

store.steampowered.com/bundle/42256...

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Nico @nnico.bsky.social · Jul 2

I really enjoyed Loot Rascals when I played it! Kind of rare to hear Scottish voices in games outside of historical fantasy which was a nice wee bonus. Unique art style and a great sense of humor.

Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

First up...

Loot Rascals

Try and rescue your friend Big Barry from the clutches of The Thing Below in our very silly roguelike.

Fight your way through the bizarre space theme park using the power of Loot Cards to defeat bizarre enemies.

store.steampowered.com/app/443880/L...

A screenshot from Loot Rascals by Hollow Ponds with art by Davey Swatpaz. There are a variety of cards laid out in a grid, they all feature illustrations of items you might find in a holiday camp but more space-y. They all have different text on them that gives the player different powers to their attack or defence, some have extra powers that are shown by fire, love hearts or similar around the edge of the card.

A screenshot from Loot Rascals by Hollow Ponds with art by Davey Swatpaz. This is an in-game screenshot and the level is made up of lots of hexagons that the player and enemies are standing on. The player is currently fighting an alien whilst several bizarre enemies look on such as a man made of ice cream, an alien made of rose hips and a strange choral singer.

A screenshot from Loot Rascals by Hollow Ponds with art by Davey Swatpaz. The player character and their G.E.N.I.E. sidekick are stood in the middle of the screen and a variety of enemies from the game are surrounding them around the camera and are staring menacingly at them. The player characters looks scared.

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Ricky Haggett @rickyhaggett.bsky.social · Jul 2

We made some videogames which are on sale on steam right now - including in a bundle!

Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

You can buy all of our games for 40% off with the Hollow Ponds Collection as part of the Steam Summer Sale.

But "wait" I hear you cry, "what games are in this bundle?"

Well let me tell you!

store.steampowered.com/bundle/42256...

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

And finally...

Wilmot Works It Out

Everyone's favourite square who likes to sort is back and this time he's at home relaxing with a few jigsaw puzzles.

A puzzle building game about completing beautiful images and hanging them in your house.

store.steampowered.com/app/2060590/...

A screenshot from Wilmot Works It Out with art by Richard Hogg. Wilmot is shown putting together jigsaw puzzles. There are two different puzzles, one of an octopus eating hotdogs and another of fish swimming around the tentacles of a jellyfish. Wilmot's front door and some other puzzles can be seen in the background.

A screenshot from Wilmot Works It Out with art by Richard Hogg. Wilmot is shown in his bathroom, the wall has several framed jigsaw puzzles on the wall. Wilmot is having a bath with his rubber duck.

A screenshot from Wilmot Works It Out with art by Richard Hogg. Wilmot is shown carrying a jigsaw puzzle piece. There are two puzzles being solved, one is of some guitar pedals and cables and the other is of various knots.

A screenshot from Wilmot Works It Out with art by Richard Hogg. Wilmot is shown next to lots of jumbled up jigsaw puzzle pieces from lots of different jigsaw puzzles.

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

From last year...

Flock

A multiplayer co-op game about the joy of flight and collecting adorable flying creatures with your friends.

Soar through beautiful landscapes, seeking out rare and elusive creatures to add to your flock.

store.steampowered.com/app/1472930/...

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

And here is...

Hohokum

Originally released way back in 2014 on Playstation systems we ported this cult classic to PC in 2022.

Take on the role of a curious flying kite-like being and travel to colorful, curious worlds waiting to be discovered.

store.steampowered.com/app/1210550/...

A screenshot from the game Hohokum with art direction by Richard Hogg. The player character, a colourful snake like creature is flying past a bearded old man. The old man is called the Eye Monk and is standing amidst lots of statues of eyes, he is waving at the player.

A screenshot from the game Hohokum with art direction by Richard Hogg. The player character, a colourful snake like creature is flying past several people on a floating island. There are 5 people on the back of the player, one of which is carrying a giant seed.

A screenshot from the game Hohokum with art direction by Richard Hogg. The player character, a colourful snake like creature is flying around amidst lots of big pots. There is a man shaped like a pot making more pots out of clay on a potter's wheel.

A screenshot from the game Hohokum with art direction by Richard Hogg. The player character, a colourful snake like creature is flying past a floating island. One the island there is a character studying various colourful spots in a display case with a magnifying glass. There are lots of colourful spots in the background.

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

And then we have...

I Am Dead

Explore the island of Shelmerston as Morris Lupton, museum curator and recent ghost.

Slice your way into objects and people's memories using your new ghostly powers to try and save the island from disaster.

store.steampowered.com/app/951750/I...

A screenshot from I Am Dead with art direction by Richard Hogg. A diorama showing the Time 4 Toast cafe on Shelmerston quayside. The cafe is built into an old fishing boat and there is a toast shaped mascot outside the cafe. There is a queue of fishfolk lining up outside the cafe waiting to order some toast.

A screenshot from I Am Dead with art direction by Richard Hogg. This screenshot shows a flower meadow next to some allotments. There are various beehives spread around the field, some in us and some not. A beekeeper is inspecting some honeycomb frames next to one of the hives. In the distance the peak of the volcano can be seen.

A screenshot from I Am Dead with art direction by Richard Hogg. A diorama showing the end of the harbour arm, there are lots of concrete armour units around the end of the harbour arm, including one massive one that has been used as a small jail. There are several people standing at the harbour arm including a fisherman and a man with an apple for a head.

A screenshot from I Am Dead with art direction by Richard Hogg. A scene showing the yoga practice room at Shelmerston Lighthouse with 3 people doing a yoga pose in there. There are various shelves with plants on them and a yoga poster on the wall. At the bottom of the screen there is a conversation happening between Morris Lupton and his ghost dog Sparky. The text reads "Morris: Wow, flying! This feels nice! Sparky: Yeah it's handy. You kinda forget about it after a bit. Morris: I always was impressed with this yoga center. Pete seemed like a fella who went through some tough times, and creating this place really seemed to help him."

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

Next up is...

Wilmot's Warehouse

Wilmot has to keep a warehouse running in tip-top shape.

Remember where you put everything because when the service hatch opens you'll need to find the things people want quickly in order to earn those Performance Stars.

store.steampowered.com/app/839870/W...

A screenshot from the video game Wilmot's Warehouse with art by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows the main character Wilmot waiting for a delivery of items off the back of a big lorry. The items in the warehouse are shown as squares with symbols on them and Wilmot himself is a little square with a face on.

A screenshot from the video game Wilmot's Warehouse with art by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows the main character Wilmot carrying a random bunch of items through a badly organised warehouse, he is struggling to carry all the items and is pulling a grimacing face with sweat drops. The items in the warehouse are shown as squares with symbols on them and Wilmot himself is a little square with a face on.

A screenshot from the video game Wilmot's Warehouse with art by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows the main character Wilmot dashing through some neatly organised stacks of products. He is smiling. The items in the warehouse are shown as squares with symbols on them and Wilmot himself is a little square with a face on.

A screenshot from the video game Wilmot's Warehouse with art by Richard Hogg. The screenshot shows the main character Wilmot carrying some cherries through a well organised warehouse. The items in the warehouse are shown as squares with symbols on them and Wilmot himself is a little square with a face on.

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

First up...

Loot Rascals

Try and rescue your friend Big Barry from the clutches of The Thing Below in our very silly roguelike.

Fight your way through the bizarre space theme park using the power of Loot Cards to defeat bizarre enemies.

store.steampowered.com/app/443880/L...

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Hollow Ponds @hollowponds.bsky.social · Jul 2

You can buy all of our games for 40% off with the Hollow Ponds Collection as part of the Steam Summer Sale.

But "wait" I hear you cry, "what games are in this bundle?"

Well let me tell you!

store.steampowered.com/bundle/42256...

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Terry Cavanagh @terrycavanaghgames.com · Jun 28

I love this game. Ahead of it's time

Ricky Haggett @rickyhaggett.bsky.social · Jun 28

Loot Rascals is 50% off on Steam!

Save 50% on Loot Rascals on Steam

Explore an outlandish outer space, gather Loot Cards, and fight your way to The Thing Below in this innovative and offbeat strategy roguelike.

store.steampowered.com

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