Liam Esler
@liamesler.bsky.social
Executive idiot at Summerfall Studios, creators of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical and upcoming exorcism deckbuilder, Malys!
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🏳️🌈 he/him
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Liam Esler
@liamesler.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Intro time! My name is Liam. I’m an RPG and gym nerd, a D&D player, a a lover of all things fantasy and sci-fi, doting cat dad, and Managing Director at Summerfall Studios, creators of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, Stray Gods: Orpheus and other things unannounced. 🫰🏳️🌈❤️
Having the privilege to work with @merryh.bsky.social over the past 3 years has been a highlight of my life. There’s nothing Merry can’t do. Even when she steps up to try something new, she learns at truly horrendous speed and quickly outstrips veterans.
Work with her - don’t think twice. ❤️
Work with her - don’t think twice. ❤️
Last week I finished up at Summerfall Studios after three & a bit years.
I'm so grateful to have worked somewhere so special. @liamesler.bsky.social, @davidgaider.bsky.social and @elieyoung.bsky.social are some of the best people I've had the pleasure to know, let alone work for.
I'm so grateful to have worked somewhere so special. @liamesler.bsky.social, @davidgaider.bsky.social and @elieyoung.bsky.social are some of the best people I've had the pleasure to know, let alone work for.
November 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Having the privilege to work with @merryh.bsky.social over the past 3 years has been a highlight of my life. There’s nothing Merry can’t do. Even when she steps up to try something new, she learns at truly horrendous speed and quickly outstrips veterans.
Work with her - don’t think twice. ❤️
Work with her - don’t think twice. ❤️
Andrew is one of the best coworkers you could imagine - diligent, thoughtful, exceptionally perceptive and co Stanton keen to learn new things to help the project. He’s an incredible tech artist and I’d recommend him to anyone ❤️
In the meantime if anyone knows if anything they think I might be a good fit for, please let me know! I’ve got around 8 years of game dev experience, primarily in tech art and vfx in Unreal and Unity, but I’ve been involved in just about every aspect of development at some point.
November 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Andrew is one of the best coworkers you could imagine - diligent, thoughtful, exceptionally perceptive and co Stanton keen to learn new things to help the project. He’s an incredible tech artist and I’d recommend him to anyone ❤️
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Sadly this was my last week at @summerfallstudios.com. It’s been the best job I’ve ever had and Malys has been my favourite game that I’ve worked on, and I’m really proud of what we got done in the timeframe and resources we had.
Unfortunately the industry is just a rough place these days.
Unfortunately the industry is just a rough place these days.
November 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Sadly this was my last week at @summerfallstudios.com. It’s been the best job I’ve ever had and Malys has been my favourite game that I’ve worked on, and I’m really proud of what we got done in the timeframe and resources we had.
Unfortunately the industry is just a rough place these days.
Unfortunately the industry is just a rough place these days.
👀👀👀
Announcing The Florist, a beautiful #survivalhorror game now available to wishlist on Steam today. Check out the trailer and let us know your thoughts!
Wishlist on Steam - s.team/a/3152440
youtu.be/Sbvgu1hnQkQ
Wishlist on Steam - s.team/a/3152440
youtu.be/Sbvgu1hnQkQ
The Florist - Official Announcement Trailer (4K) Survival Horror
YouTube video by Unclear Games
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
👀👀👀
Katy is the most legendary legend and we're gutted to lose her. Anyone would be INCREDIBLY lucky to work with this marketing virtuoso - she's doing contracting at the moment and if you need some content and marketing support on your game(s), you should message her 👀
I promise I didn't plan to wear this shirt whilst getting laid off but god did it make for the funniest redundancy meeting ever
(planned and okay - ily5eva my beloved Summerfall)
(planned and okay - ily5eva my beloved Summerfall)
October 29, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Katy is the most legendary legend and we're gutted to lose her. Anyone would be INCREDIBLY lucky to work with this marketing virtuoso - she's doing contracting at the moment and if you need some content and marketing support on your game(s), you should message her 👀
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It’s true, here’s our exciting news! Dead Static Drive is coming out on NOVEMBER 5TH! This year! Next week, even.
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Dead Static Drive | Coming to PC and Xbox
Grab your bat, steal a car, and take your chances against the unearthly horrors found along Route 666. This is Dead Static Drive.
www.deadstaticdrive.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:16 AM
It’s true, here’s our exciting news! Dead Static Drive is coming out on NOVEMBER 5TH! This year! Next week, even.
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
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Check out the launch trailer for Malys as the roguelike deckbuilder about a former priest turned demon-hunter is out on Steam. #indiedev #indiegame
Check out the launch trailer for Malys as the roguelike deckbuilder about a former priest turned demon-hunter is out on Steam. #indiedev #indiegame
Check out the launch trailer for Malys as the roguelike deckbuilder about a former priest turned demon-hunter is out on Steam
dlvr.it
October 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Check out the launch trailer for Malys as the roguelike deckbuilder about a former priest turned demon-hunter is out on Steam. #indiedev #indiegame
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Demon-exorcising Malys has the sinister style and clever mechanics to stand out among the pack, and it's just hit 1.0 #Malys #Roguelike #Deckbuilder #IndieGame
www.pcgamesn.com/malys/out-no...
www.pcgamesn.com/malys/out-no...
Dragon Age creator's new demon-exorcising roguelike deckbuilder has possessed my heart with its sinister twist on the formula
Malys twists Slay the Spire's deckbuilding with a demonic exorcism mechanic, and a story and world from Dragon Age creator David Gaider.
www.pcgamesn.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Demon-exorcising Malys has the sinister style and clever mechanics to stand out among the pack, and it's just hit 1.0 #Malys #Roguelike #Deckbuilder #IndieGame
www.pcgamesn.com/malys/out-no...
www.pcgamesn.com/malys/out-no...
Malys left Early Access today! I’ve learned so much on this project, and been able to do a lot of very hands on work which has been a delight. ❤️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
Malys is OUT NOW on Steam!Play the game via bit.ly/playmalysExorcise the infernal and exact vengeance in this unholy roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider ...
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Malys left Early Access today! I’ve learned so much on this project, and been able to do a lot of very hands on work which has been a delight. ❤️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
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Did you hear? Malys is almost upon us 🔥
Our unholy roguelite exorcism deckbuilder can't be contained much longer 🕯️
Mark your journal. The date is revealed.
Malys is imminent.
Our unholy roguelite exorcism deckbuilder can't be contained much longer 🕯️
Mark your journal. The date is revealed.
Malys is imminent.
October 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Did you hear? Malys is almost upon us 🔥
Our unholy roguelite exorcism deckbuilder can't be contained much longer 🕯️
Mark your journal. The date is revealed.
Malys is imminent.
Our unholy roguelite exorcism deckbuilder can't be contained much longer 🕯️
Mark your journal. The date is revealed.
Malys is imminent.
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It's time... the candles are lit... 🕯️
Our exorcism roguelite Malys is coming OUT of Early Access into 1.0 on the 24th of October!
There's so much more to discover, including the FULL story as penned by David Gaider, more demons, more cards, and more content.
Our exorcism roguelite Malys is coming OUT of Early Access into 1.0 on the 24th of October!
There's so much more to discover, including the FULL story as penned by David Gaider, more demons, more cards, and more content.
October 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
It's time... the candles are lit... 🕯️
Our exorcism roguelite Malys is coming OUT of Early Access into 1.0 on the 24th of October!
There's so much more to discover, including the FULL story as penned by David Gaider, more demons, more cards, and more content.
Our exorcism roguelite Malys is coming OUT of Early Access into 1.0 on the 24th of October!
There's so much more to discover, including the FULL story as penned by David Gaider, more demons, more cards, and more content.
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Proudly presenting People of Note, a turn-based RPG musical, releasing in 2026 in association with Annapurna Interactive.
You don't wanna miss this one, folks.
(Reposted with fixed trailer!)
You don't wanna miss this one, folks.
(Reposted with fixed trailer!)
People of Note | Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by Annapurna Interactive
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Proudly presenting People of Note, a turn-based RPG musical, releasing in 2026 in association with Annapurna Interactive.
You don't wanna miss this one, folks.
(Reposted with fixed trailer!)
You don't wanna miss this one, folks.
(Reposted with fixed trailer!)
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I'm a veteran release expert in games who specializes in consoles, porting, audio, QA/UX + many other things through www.plasticfernstudios.com
If you want help from people who care deeply about games (and the health of their teams!) please reach out so we can help you! Check out some of our work
If you want help from people who care deeply about games (and the health of their teams!) please reach out so we can help you! Check out some of our work
September 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I'm a veteran release expert in games who specializes in consoles, porting, audio, QA/UX + many other things through www.plasticfernstudios.com
If you want help from people who care deeply about games (and the health of their teams!) please reach out so we can help you! Check out some of our work
If you want help from people who care deeply about games (and the health of their teams!) please reach out so we can help you! Check out some of our work
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Wondering why @rubyinnes.bsky.social and I have been quiet about Toilet Time Machine? Well it's because we're getting published by PENGUIN!
NEW CHAPTERS. NEW ILLUSTRATIONS. NEW COVER.
Toilet Time Machine Game of the Year Edition. GET ON IT. www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
NEW CHAPTERS. NEW ILLUSTRATIONS. NEW COVER.
Toilet Time Machine Game of the Year Edition. GET ON IT. www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
September 22, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Wondering why @rubyinnes.bsky.social and I have been quiet about Toilet Time Machine? Well it's because we're getting published by PENGUIN!
NEW CHAPTERS. NEW ILLUSTRATIONS. NEW COVER.
Toilet Time Machine Game of the Year Edition. GET ON IT. www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
NEW CHAPTERS. NEW ILLUSTRATIONS. NEW COVER.
Toilet Time Machine Game of the Year Edition. GET ON IT. www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
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Letters to Arralla is dropping in exactly ONE week on 16th September, 11am AEST 😱💕🍑💌 Everyone is so excited to meet you, their new island postie!
#indiegamedev #cozygames #wholesomegames
#indiegamedev #cozygames #wholesomegames
September 9, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Letters to Arralla is dropping in exactly ONE week on 16th September, 11am AEST 😱💕🍑💌 Everyone is so excited to meet you, their new island postie!
#indiegamedev #cozygames #wholesomegames
#indiegamedev #cozygames #wholesomegames
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Our latest JUICY update is LIVE 🔥
New cards, new curios, shop discounts, and the pathway to v1! 👀
New cards, new curios, shop discounts, and the pathway to v1! 👀
Steam :: Malys :: MALYS UPDATE - v0.4 NOW LIVE
New cards, new curios, shop discounts, and the pathway to v1!
steamcommunity.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Our latest JUICY update is LIVE 🔥
New cards, new curios, shop discounts, and the pathway to v1! 👀
New cards, new curios, shop discounts, and the pathway to v1! 👀
It’s wild to think that Stray Gods is two years old. I was in Stockholm on holiday at launch (due to the delay and just bad timing), going mental because there were bugs I couldn’t do anything about 😂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STRAY GODS! 🥳
Two years ago we launched this mythic musical into the world and have been blown away by the open arms with which it was received 🙌
This game and community mean the WORLD to us, thank you 💜
It's never to late to join the chorus, play today!
http://bit.ly/getstraygods
Two years ago we launched this mythic musical into the world and have been blown away by the open arms with which it was received 🙌
This game and community mean the WORLD to us, thank you 💜
It's never to late to join the chorus, play today!
http://bit.ly/getstraygods
August 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s wild to think that Stray Gods is two years old. I was in Stockholm on holiday at launch (due to the delay and just bad timing), going mental because there were bugs I couldn’t do anything about 😂
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Letters to Arralla is releasing THIS YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 16TH AEST 🗓️
After 5 years of development, we are gearing up for our cheeky little game's debut into the big wide world!
We hope you're just as excited as we are!! Wishlist us to stay updated 🥰
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fAs...
After 5 years of development, we are gearing up for our cheeky little game's debut into the big wide world!
We hope you're just as excited as we are!! Wishlist us to stay updated 🥰
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fAs...
Letters to Arralla RELEASE DATE TRAILER!
YouTube video by Little Pink Clouds
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Letters to Arralla is releasing THIS YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 16TH AEST 🗓️
After 5 years of development, we are gearing up for our cheeky little game's debut into the big wide world!
We hope you're just as excited as we are!! Wishlist us to stay updated 🥰
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fAs...
After 5 years of development, we are gearing up for our cheeky little game's debut into the big wide world!
We hope you're just as excited as we are!! Wishlist us to stay updated 🥰
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fAs...
I’m really enjoying the process of working on an Early Access game. I’m so grateful to everyone who’s taken the time to play Malys and give feedback or report bugs. We’re down to just a tiny team in comparison to what we were, but everyone’s faith and support has been so inspiring 😭✨
August 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I’m really enjoying the process of working on an Early Access game. I’m so grateful to everyone who’s taken the time to play Malys and give feedback or report bugs. We’re down to just a tiny team in comparison to what we were, but everyone’s faith and support has been so inspiring 😭✨
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We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
August 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
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Our v0.3 update for Malys is LIVE!
Feat:
🗺️ Region 2: The Strip with new demons and region boss
📜 Unique exorcism preludes
🔥 New 'Ashed' status for burned cards
✨ Polish, bug fixes and more!
Read all about it here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...
Feat:
🗺️ Region 2: The Strip with new demons and region boss
📜 Unique exorcism preludes
🔥 New 'Ashed' status for burned cards
✨ Polish, bug fixes and more!
Read all about it here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...
Malys - MALYS UPDATE - v0.3 NOW LIVE - Steam News
Welcome to The Strip, Region 2 of Malys! An overview of v0.3 in terms of bug-fixes, updates and what's yet to come.
store.steampowered.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Our v0.3 update for Malys is LIVE!
Feat:
🗺️ Region 2: The Strip with new demons and region boss
📜 Unique exorcism preludes
🔥 New 'Ashed' status for burned cards
✨ Polish, bug fixes and more!
Read all about it here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...
Feat:
🗺️ Region 2: The Strip with new demons and region boss
📜 Unique exorcism preludes
🔥 New 'Ashed' status for burned cards
✨ Polish, bug fixes and more!
Read all about it here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...
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Hey friends! The hiring continues! This time with a couple of roles that folks are always asking us about. Get amongst it for our next PC/Console title!
🗺️ Game Designer
📝 Writer
Find all the info at leagueofgeeks.com/careers!
RTs appreciated. Share with your pals! 🙏
*zigzags into the tall grass*
🗺️ Game Designer
📝 Writer
Find all the info at leagueofgeeks.com/careers!
RTs appreciated. Share with your pals! 🙏
*zigzags into the tall grass*
August 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Hey friends! The hiring continues! This time with a couple of roles that folks are always asking us about. Get amongst it for our next PC/Console title!
🗺️ Game Designer
📝 Writer
Find all the info at leagueofgeeks.com/careers!
RTs appreciated. Share with your pals! 🙏
*zigzags into the tall grass*
🗺️ Game Designer
📝 Writer
Find all the info at leagueofgeeks.com/careers!
RTs appreciated. Share with your pals! 🙏
*zigzags into the tall grass*
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We're hiring a bunch of Design and Art roles right now at @gravitywell.games!
We are:
🔥 Making rad new IP
❤️An empathetic AAA Team
💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term
If this interests you, please apply here!
gravitywell.games
#gamedev
#gamedevjobs
We are:
🔥 Making rad new IP
❤️An empathetic AAA Team
💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term
If this interests you, please apply here!
gravitywell.games
#gamedev
#gamedevjobs
August 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
We're hiring a bunch of Design and Art roles right now at @gravitywell.games!
We are:
🔥 Making rad new IP
❤️An empathetic AAA Team
💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term
If this interests you, please apply here!
gravitywell.games
#gamedev
#gamedevjobs
We are:
🔥 Making rad new IP
❤️An empathetic AAA Team
💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term
If this interests you, please apply here!
gravitywell.games
#gamedev
#gamedevjobs
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Exorcists! The latest devlog for our roguelite Malys is LIVE! 🔥
Read more from Liam on our upcoming Region 2, how we're addressing your invaluble feedback AND our exciting plans for Beta testing (sooner than you'd think!) here:
www.summerfallstudios.com/malys-developer-updates/devlog-3-exorcisms
Read more from Liam on our upcoming Region 2, how we're addressing your invaluble feedback AND our exciting plans for Beta testing (sooner than you'd think!) here:
www.summerfallstudios.com/malys-developer-updates/devlog-3-exorcisms
Devlog #3 - Region 2, Exorcisms, and upcoming Beta Testing! — Summerfall Studios
It’s been a few weeks now that Malys has been out in the world. I know we sound repetitive, but we really can’t thank you enough for the support on the game. Releasing any game into Early Access (or...
www.summerfallstudios.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Exorcists! The latest devlog for our roguelite Malys is LIVE! 🔥
Read more from Liam on our upcoming Region 2, how we're addressing your invaluble feedback AND our exciting plans for Beta testing (sooner than you'd think!) here:
www.summerfallstudios.com/malys-developer-updates/devlog-3-exorcisms
Read more from Liam on our upcoming Region 2, how we're addressing your invaluble feedback AND our exciting plans for Beta testing (sooner than you'd think!) here:
www.summerfallstudios.com/malys-developer-updates/devlog-3-exorcisms
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Had the chance to play the first update for our roguelite Malys yet? 👀
If you have we'd love to hear from you! Every little bit helps us make the juiciest encounters for all you exorcists out there! 🔥
Report bugs and leave feedback via
http://bit.ly/malysbugreport and http://bit.ly/malysfeedback
If you have we'd love to hear from you! Every little bit helps us make the juiciest encounters for all you exorcists out there! 🔥
Report bugs and leave feedback via
http://bit.ly/malysbugreport and http://bit.ly/malysfeedback
July 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Had the chance to play the first update for our roguelite Malys yet? 👀
If you have we'd love to hear from you! Every little bit helps us make the juiciest encounters for all you exorcists out there! 🔥
Report bugs and leave feedback via
http://bit.ly/malysbugreport and http://bit.ly/malysfeedback
If you have we'd love to hear from you! Every little bit helps us make the juiciest encounters for all you exorcists out there! 🔥
Report bugs and leave feedback via
http://bit.ly/malysbugreport and http://bit.ly/malysfeedback