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Julien
@julienaubert.bsky.social
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Indie game dev, working on a puzzle fighter. SW engineer (20yoe, ex Apple), B.Sc in Physics. Nostalgic for vintage computers, love the demoscene. Live in Barcelona, grew up in Sweden. 📬 join my mailing-list: https://www.starshadestudios.com
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Feb 10
🚀 Big Announcement! 🎮
Excited to reveal Astroblocks, a puzzle fighting game - 2025!

🧩 Stack, clear & chain combos—rings, lines & chains—for powerful attacks!

📽️ youtu.be/yMcuHOPdphc
💙 Wishlist: 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2747930

I'm a #SoloDev, every wishlist & share helps! 🙏✨
#GameDev #GameNews
Astroblocks - Announce trailer
YouTube video by Starshade Studios
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andreoli.bsky.social @andreoli.bsky.social · Aug 2
Had a blast working on an old school demo production with @julienaubert.bsky.social who did all the heavy lifting :) www.pouet.net/prod.php?whi... #demoscene #assembly2025 #oldskool
Space Wolf by BRZ
demo for Linux / Windows / MacOS, Assembly 2025
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 31
Big thanks to @indiegamestrailers.bsky.social for hosting the Astroblocks trailer! Love the custom thumbnail too 😍
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 25
Huge!! Congratulations! Baaaa!!!
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Sextant Studios 🐑😈 Flocking Hell is now on Steam! @sextantstudios.bsky.social · Mar 25
Wake up, sheeple! My debut game Flocking Hell IS NOW ON STEAM! 🥳🥳🥳

store.steampowered.com/app/3236280/...

Flocking Hell is a deeply strategic roguelite where you defend your pasture from demonic invasion 🐑😈 Now go! It’s time to join the flock ;)

#IndieGame #TurnBased #Strategy #Roguelite
Flocking Hell on Steam
Flocking Hell is a deeply strategic roguelite where you defend your pasture from demonic invasion. It blends calm exploration with auto-battler combat, offering a mix of easy-to-learn mechanics and th...
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 24
Looks really cute! Wishlisted!
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Ruby Ursus | Sulo the Sidekick 🐻 @rubyursus.bsky.social · Mar 24
I'm excited to announce Sulo the Sidekick!

Sulo is a cozy desktop pet who works on his career while you do your own thing. Help him balance work and play, advance in his career, and spend his earnings on fun or practical items!

store.steampowered.com/app/3561780/...

#cozygames #gamedev #steam
Sulo the Sidekick on Steam
A cozy desktop pet building his own career on your desktop, while you do other things. Help Sulo balance work and play, progress in his job, and spend his earned cash on fun rewards!
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 19
I feel this one. I'm telling myself: well next game I'll just reuse all this.
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Collins "OneRedEyeDev" Gichuhi @oneredeyedev.bsky.social · Mar 18
Hey everyone! Thank you for all the Support! We are currently at 60% which is mind boggling!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT AND LOVE!!!

I have some bad and good news.
Paypal is withholding $100+ because limits

I fully settled all my digital loans!!! Yes, I can now use my phone anxiety free!
60% of total bundle goal achieved. I cannot thank everyone enough. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
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amberosesia🌹 @amberosesia.behind.stream · Mar 16
Hi friends, this game dev is going through a desperate situation, so if anyone has a spare $5 to purchase a 4 games game bundle, please consider supporting him. 🫶
Alternatively, reposting their post to help if you can’t financially support would be amazing too, to help get the word out further. 🔁
oneredeyedev.bsky.social Collins "OneRedEyeDev" Gichuhi @oneredeyedev.bsky.social · Mar 15
The bundle is up. I wasnt able to finish up a Shmup as well as the 2D Platformer Asset Packs

Please support me. I'm begging at this point :(
Reskeets appreciated.
#indiedev #solodev #gamedev #pixelart #screenshotsaturday

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Help, Im about to be homeless :( by OneRedEyeDev
A bundle by OneRedEyeDev, $5.00 for 4 games
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Adria Alvarado @adriaalvarado.art · Mar 11
my illustration for the #StarTrekOnline 2025 Anniversary Bundle! ✨ a splash of inspiration and color from The Motion Picture... hope you all love it as much as we do! 🚀 💕

AD: @thomasthecat.bsky.social 🖖
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 6
If duplicates did not break things, and a warning was shown on bindings with conflicts (so it is clear which bindings remains to fix), would you still prefer the unbind? If so why?
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 5
COMBAT 😀
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 5
If user confirms, would it be swap? or left as duplicate? or something else? (what would the pop-up ask?)
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 5
Ah right the third option, quite common as well:

(3a with notify, 3b without notify)
LEFT: <empty>
RIGHT: A
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 5
Controller and keyboard for sure, but the discussion is relevant for mouse as well (although Astroblocks may not have bindings for mouse unless someone feels strongly about it)
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Mar 5
#gamedev #indiegames question for keybindings:

LEFT: A
RIGHT: B

You enter "A" for right. Two common ways to deal with it:

(1 highlight issues, let the user sort it out):
LEFT: A
RIGHT: A

(2 swap):
LEFT: B
RIGHT: A

What do you prefer and why/when?
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Stardust ✨ creating Grimoire Groves @stardustgames.bsky.social · Mar 4
Grimoire Groves, our magical garden roguelite, is out NOW!!

🌿 Grow enchanted plant creatures
🔮 Craft magical items and learn new spells
🏡 Decorate your home base
🧦 Unravel the mystery of the Rainbow Socks

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Grimoire Groves Launch Trailer
Home to magical creatures and plants, the fabled Grimoire Groves should’ve been a haven for witches looking for a new home. But by the time they arrive, the ...
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Feb 27
The Days of Ramadan Festival is live! Excited that Astroblocks is featured!

Thanks @seagamethetic.bsky.social for hosting!

Tons of cool games, demos & upcoming titles - check it out:
store.steampowered.com/curator/4502...

Astroblocks: store.steampowered.com/app/2747930/...

#indiegames #gamedev
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Feb 27
I am with you! All from scratch as well
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Best Indie Games @clemmygames.bsky.social · Feb 25
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Feb 25
Well.. younger me used to be annoyed in movies when they would "enhance" a low res photo of something important.. I was focused on "you can't extract more information than there is there".. but didn't think one could make such good guesses based on priors!
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Feb 24
ncurses - here to save the gaming industry!
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Feb 23
That's huge! Congratulations!!
sirflufffyvonmelt.bsky.social Marley Mallow @sirflufffyvonmelt.bsky.social · Feb 23
🎉 Great news, Mallow fans! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Roast is now available in our fourth store—The 15 Percent! 🌟🔥

Not only is this an amazing milestone for us, but we’re especially honored to be part of their Local Artist section, where they highlight independent creators.

#indies
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Julien @julienaubert.bsky.social · Feb 23
Oh thanks glad you liked it 😀 Cheering for you at SNF!
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Eugene | Katanaut @voidmawgames.bsky.social · Feb 23
Really excited and nervous! #NextFest starts tomorrow, and it's something I've been prepping for as a milestone for a while now. I hope you try out some of the new content I've added for Katanaut during the fest this week!

https://buff.ly/3EHGd5G

#indiegame #indiedev
Katanaut - Official Demo Trailer
Check out action-packed gameplay from Katanaut in this trailer for the upcoming action-roguelite game with metroidvania elements. You fight your way through ...
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