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jMonkeyEngine is a modern, open-source 3D game engine for Java. Get started at jmonkeyengine.org and join the discussion on the community hub at hub.jmonkeyengine.org.
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jMonkeyEngine @jmonkeyengine.bsky.social · 18d
Check out Marvelous Marbles, a marble-run builder made with jME!

Use a variety of shapes, materials, and mechanical contraptions. You can even build pieces of your own!

store.steampowered.com/app/2244540/...

#gaming #puzzle #videogame #gameev #indiegame #indiedev
Marvelous Marbles on Steam
Build marble runs where your imagination is the only limit. Use a variety of shapes and materials. When they are not enough, use mechanical contraptions to lift, push and steer your marbles. Can't fin...
store.steampowered.com
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afflictedforests.bsky.social
Some screenshots from "The Necrotic Abyss" - a new dimension I've been working on adding to the game.

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #gaming #videogames
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Check out November's WIP screenshot thread to see what jMonkey game devs have been building!

hub.jmonkeyengine.org/t/november-2025-monthly-wip-screenshot-thread/49302/23

#gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #indiegamedev #java #videogames #gamingtwt #gaming
December 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Check out the weekly Myhtruna game dev stream!

Live Now!

www.youtube.com/live/0fj8wBE...

#gamedev #indiedev #gaming #videogames
Mythruna - "Collision Debugging" Live Stream
YouTube video by Paul Speed
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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simsilica.bsky.social
Join me tonight at 8PM GMT-5 (day late and an hour earlier than normal) as I try to figure out why some static objects have messed up collisions.
Mythruna - "Collision Debugging" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/0fj8wBE...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegames #opengl
Mythruna - "Collision Debugging" Live Stream
YouTube video by Paul Speed
www.youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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afflictedforests.bsky.social
This short clip shows a new enemy I'm working on implementing into my game, as well as a trailing affliction effect that some infected enemies will use to spread affliction to the world nearby.

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogame
October 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Check out The Afflicted Forests, an action-adventure RPG currently in development using jMonkeyEngine3.

The Afflicted Forests is planned to be released on Steam in the near future, but the date is still TBA.

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gaming #videogame
afflictedforests.bsky.social The Afflicted Forests @afflictedforests.bsky.social · Oct 11
Here's a video from a few years ago showing the foundation for the Quest System in The Afflicted Forests

Since then, the quest system has undergone many improvements and is being used daily to add content to The Afflicted Forests!

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #gaming #videogame
New Quest System WIP
YouTube video by The Afflicted Forests
www.youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Is Java really bad for games? The answer hasn't been "yes" for over a decade, yet the misinformation persists.

In the world of software engineering, tools are often chosen based on outdated narratives.

3 Common Java Myths Debunked:

(🧵 THREAD )

#java #programming #gamedev #indiedev #coding
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Is Java really bad for games? The answer hasn't been "yes" for over a decade, yet the misinformation persists.

In the world of software engineering, tools are often chosen based on outdated narratives.

3 Common Java Myths Debunked:

(🧵 THREAD )

#java #programming #gamedev #indiedev #coding
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Check out this week's Mythruna development stream to get a glance at some game dev using jMonkeyEngine3.

Stream is going live right now!

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
November 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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simsilica.bsky.social
Join me at 9PM GMT-5 as I try to resurrect the container management refactor to finally finish it up and improve client-server performance.
Mythruna - "Container Management" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/hOEBrY6...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegames
Mythruna - "Container Management" Live Stream
YouTube video by Paul Speed
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Check out Marvelous Marbles, a marble-run builder made with jME!

Use a variety of shapes, materials, and mechanical contraptions. You can even build pieces of your own!

store.steampowered.com/app/2244540/...

#gaming #puzzle #videogame #gameev #indiegame #indiedev
Marvelous Marbles on Steam
Build marble runs where your imagination is the only limit. Use a variety of shapes and materials. When they are not enough, use mechanical contraptions to lift, push and steer your marbles. Can't fin...
store.steampowered.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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simsilica.bsky.social
New Mythruna is up w/some bug fixes. Get it while it's hot. I will also leave the Halloween goodies enabled on the public server through this weekend if you want to grab a house or statue.
mythruna.com/download-now/
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegames #lwjgl #opengl
Download Now
This is the download page for the NEW modern Mythruna Test Engine. The original Mythruna1 engine was developed back in 2011-2012 and development slowed after my wife got brain cancer. Over the year...
mythruna.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Check out October's WIP (work-in-progress) thread to see the games that jME devs have been working on this past month!

hub.jmonkeyengine.org/t/october-20...

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #java #coding #gaming
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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galaxia3074ad.bsky.social
A new stage was added to Galáxia 3074 AD early access game. Go check it out!

fba.itch.io/galaxia-3074...
New Stage and Bug Fixes
I am very excited to share the latest updates in my ongoing journey to enhance your gaming experience! New Stage Added Introducing a new Asteroid Field stage that brings fresh challenges and exciting....
fba.itch.io
October 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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simsilica.bsky.social
For tonight's live stream/party, download the latest version of the game here: mythruna.com/download-now/
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegames #Halloween2025
October 31, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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simsilica.bsky.social
On Wednesday, I released a new version of Mythruna. This has some bug fixes and enhancements for clothing editing as well as performance improvements when editing within a property. Both are going to be useful for the Halloween party on the 31st!
mythruna.com/download-now/
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Check out this week's Mythruna live stream using jMonkeyEngine!

Stream is starting right now!

www.youtube.com/live/owMxRjd...

#indiedev #IndieGameDev #gamedev #gaming #videogames
Mythruna - "Halloween Prep" Live Stream
YouTube video by Paul Speed
www.youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
A new version of Mythruna has just been released, featuring the the addition of custom masks and hats!.

Download for free and start making your Halloween costumes now!

mythruna.com/download-now

#gaming #videogames #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #java #voxel #blocks #minecraft #roblox #halloween
October 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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simsilica.bsky.social
Join me at 9PM GMT-4 as I show off the new release's hat/mask support and we get back to making the Halloween mod.
Mythruna - "Costumes and Mods" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/SljW9-e...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels #Halloween2025
Mythruna - "Costumes and Mods" Live Stream
Using the latest release, I'll play with some costume ideas and then we'll try to finish up the Halloween mod from last week so people can start claiming their Halloween Houses. Download a test build...
www.youtube.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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simsilica.bsky.social
Testing the latest changes to the in-game clothing editor, I created this costume to play around. Still not sure what I will create for the Halloween Party on the 31st. #mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels #screenshots
October 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
DepthDrops is a 3d puzzle game inspired by the classic BlockOut game for DOS; and created entirely with jMonkeyEngine!

DepthDrops is also available now to play on Steam!
Give it a try!

store.steampowered.com/app/2569030/...

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogames #puzzle #steam
Depthdrops on Steam
Depthdrops is a 3D puzzle game inspired by the classic BlockOut game for DOS. Move and rotate the pieces almost anywhere (except backwards) and aim for the highest score.
store.steampowered.com
September 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Check out The Afflicted Forests, an action-adventure RPG currently in development using jMonkeyEngine3.

The Afflicted Forests is planned to be released on Steam in the near future, but the date is still TBA.

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gaming #videogame
afflictedforests.bsky.social The Afflicted Forests @afflictedforests.bsky.social · Oct 11
Here's a video from a few years ago showing the foundation for the Quest System in The Afflicted Forests

Since then, the quest system has undergone many improvements and is being used daily to add content to The Afflicted Forests!

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #gaming #videogame
New Quest System WIP
YouTube video by The Afflicted Forests
www.youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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simsilica.bsky.social
Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as we make a "Halloween mod" for the public server. Something "trick-or-treat" related.
Mythruna - "Let's make a MOD" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/RvczFUT...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels
Mythruna - "Let's make a MOD" Live Stream
YouTube video by Paul Speed
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Our September monthly WIP (work-in-progress) thread has reached a close!

Check out the thread to see the projects and games that jME devs have been working on!

hub.jmonkeyengine.org/t/september-...

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev #opensource #gaming #java
October 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
jmonkeyengine.bsky.social
Galáxia 3074 AD is a shoot-em-up game that is strongly influenced by old school classics.

Available to purchase now on itch:

fba.itch.io/galaxia-3074-ad

#gaming #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gamedev #videogames #java
Galáxia 3074 AD by fba
A shoot-em-up game strongly influenced by old school classics.
fba.itch.io
October 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM