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Whiskerwood (Minakata Dynamics) @minakatadynamics.bsky.social · 4d

In Whiskerwood, and in life, you must do whatever it takes to appease your cat overlords.

Here's mine. Show me yours!

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Against the Storm @againstthestorm.bsky.social · 10d

🍂 It’s officially Autumn, and if you’re not rewatching Twilight while playing Against the Storm, you’re seriously missing out.

The Steam Autumn Sale is live, and Against the Storm and its DLCs are now discounted:
store.steampowered.com/app/1336490/...

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Whiskerwood (Minakata Dynamics) @minakatadynamics.bsky.social · 13d

No plans this weekend. Just building my colony and minding my business. 🐭🍵

How about you?

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Len @len.bsky.social · 16d

People who just drop a 🤣 on everything makes me lose trust in them. That's like a third-level react. I don't believe you think everything is that funny. You blow right past 😆 and 😂 and straight to 🤣? EVERY time? You are rolling on the floor crying laughing? I don't buy it. Don't patronize me,

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Len @len.bsky.social · 17d

My first piece for Restart - Silent Hill f may just be an instant horror classic. This does not feel like a series that has been on hiatus for more than a decade. You could have fooled me into believing they'd never missed a beat:
www.restart.run/articles/sil...

Silent Hill f Review: A Rousing Revival | Restart

While Silent Hill f may be more action horror than survival horror, it's still a wonderfully unsettling experience in all the best ways.

www.restart.run

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Len @len.bsky.social · 19d

when you've been really grumpy and had brain fog all day and you drink exactly one glass of water and then reenact the Theoden turning back into a normal person part of Two Towers

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · 21d

Wonderful studio! Anyone would be lucky to work with them.

Balancing Monkey Games 🌠 wishlist Beyond These Stars! 🐋 @balancingmonkeygames.com · 21d

Interested?

Apply here! 👉 www.balancingmonkeygames.com/articles/wer...

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · 21d

I'm ready for this lifestyle.

Whiskerwood (Minakata Dynamics) @minakatadynamics.bsky.social · 21d

When I say I want a commune with my friends, this is what I mean.

This image is a screenshot from the video game Whiskerwood. It shows a small farm where white mice in yellow hats are working the land.

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Sep 6

Yeah, it’s wild how the whole “just a few devs with some contractors” line gets romanticized.

“Contractor” gets tossed around like it means “a couple part-timers stapling things together.”

What it really means is full-time work, real output with none of the recognition or benefits.

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Sep 6

Whiskerwood is one of those projects that I've been waiting to share more about.

Proletariat mice contending with cat overlords? Complex building mechanics and city building?

You should definitely check this out.

Whiskerwood (Minakata Dynamics) @minakatadynamics.bsky.social · Sep 6

Here is the first ever dev diary for Whiskerwood! 🐭

Join our lead programmer Daniel for an initial look at the world of Whiskerwood, our development roadmap, and why this is the game we chose to create.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2489330/view/658207707628569427

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Aug 31

Anyone at PAX West?

Come say hi at our booth if you haven’t!

Not pictured: me.

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Hooded Horse @hoodedhorse.bsky.social · Aug 28

#PAXWest2025 starts tomorrow!

We'll be on the show floor all weekend with loads of game demos. Come say hi and hang out with some fellow strategy nerds.

Booth 756. We're the horse people, you can't miss us. 🐴

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Aug 27

Flew in yesterday for PAX West.

We decided to indulge a little.

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IGN @ign.com · Jun 8

He is Coming is a roguelite RPG auto battler where you explore a procedurally generated fantasy kingdom, collect magical trinkets, and prepare for the arrival of The Big Bad. Launching in Steam Early Access on July 17! #IGNLive #IGNSummerOfGaming

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Mar 7

Exciting news everyone!

The new Manor Lords update preview is out.

Do you like planning out your castles' layout? If so, I've got good news for you.

store.steampowered.com/news/app/136...

Manor Lords - Manor Lords Preview: Stone Castles, Devil’s Hill, and Progression Overhaul - Steam News

A castle planner, a contested battleground, a new path to power — and a special collectible reveal.

store.steampowered.com

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Unity3D @unity.com · Feb 26

Curious about the Indie Dev experience at Steam Next Fest? Looking for great demos? @strangescaffold.bsky.social, Chronocle, and @shinyshoegames.bsky.social are joining us to play and discuss their demos, LIVE Feb 27, 9am PT / 5pm GMT: on.unity.com/NextFest

#madewithunity #indiedev #nextfest #steam

GREAT Indie Demos and Design with the Devs | Steam Next Fest Feb 2025

Curious about the indie dev experience at Steam Next Fest?We'll be chatting to the teams behind He Is Coming, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 and Monster T...

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Feb 20

Hey, yesterday was my first anniversary of working here at Hooded Horse. I'd say it's been one year with several years of experience.

I love my team and respect the hell out of them.

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Hooded Horse @hoodedhorse.bsky.social · Feb 7

Manor Lords has sold over 3 million copies!

Fields plowed, taxes collected, bandits driven back — the medieval dream realized at a scale few could have imagined. Congratulations to Slavic Magic, and a massive thank you to every player who made this world theirs.

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Jan 30

Congratulations to everyone at Evil Gingerbread Studio. From making a mod for Total War to releasing your own game. That's an awesome feat!

Whispers of the Eyeless (Releasing Jan 30!) @whisperseyeless.bsky.social · Jan 30

We did it! Our first game is out now.

Whispers of the Eyeless is out now in Early Access with a 25% off discount!

store.steampowered.com/app/...

Save 25% on Whispers of the Eyeless on Steam

Whispers of the Eyeless is a dark fantasy strategy RPG where you build a cult, unleash divine powers, and endure psychological trials. Command disciples, outwit enemies in tactical turn-based battles, and determine the fate of Aranthor as you awaken

store.steampowered.com

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Jan 29

I've lost countless hours with SFO: Grimhammer and to now see them release their own game.

They deserve this and so much!

Whispers of the Eyeless (Releasing Jan 30!) @whisperseyeless.bsky.social · Jan 29

We've gone from making SFO: Grimhammer for Total War: Warhammer to releasing our first game tomorrow.

We're incredibly honored that we've reached 25,000 wishlists.

Thank you to everyone who've helped us get here!

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Jan 28

I’m a fan.

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Whispers of the Eyeless (Releasing Jan 30!) @whisperseyeless.bsky.social · Jan 27

In less than two days, we'll release our first game.

Two days.

That’s all that stands between us and the moment when Whispers of the Eyeless slips free into the world.

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Oct 25

I've assembled a new Indie Strategy Game, Dev & Publisher Starter Pack & Feed.

If you're an indie game dev and want to be added, just respond! Repost to share it with others.

Links for Indie Strategy Games:
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For Community, Social & Influencer Managers:
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Whispers of the Eyeless (Releasing Jan 30!) @whisperseyeless.bsky.social · Jan 25

Hello everyone!

We’re Evil Gingerbread Studio, a small Polish team led by Venris, creator of the SFO: Grimhammer mod for Total War: Warhammer. We’re working on Whispers of the Eyeless, a game inspired by Polish folklore, packed with dark myths, eerie creatures, and haunting tales.

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Matt (Community Goblin) @kazwen.bsky.social · Jan 26

Hahaha, it’s where I learned the best solution is slapping through problems in life.

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