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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 1h

Finished Öoo by @namataka.bsky.social

Museum of a masterpiece mechanic. It grows in such a spectacular fashion, shining in more ways that I could've expected.
Phenomenal, tight, surprising. Can't stress enough how of a game design accomplishment this game is.
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...

Save 20% on Öoo on Steam

A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 3d

And you bet I've also upgraded my ID card at work 😌

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 3d

Decided I'm no longer afraid to be happy and a little whimsical.

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Ludipe @ludipe.bsky.social · 4d

I have cool news to share today! 🎉🍣🤖

Sushi For Robots is releasing on consoles later this month (October 23rd). This wouldn't have happened without @mameshibagames.com, who basically remade the game to port it over and is handling its publication. It's very exciting to see this happen!

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 5d

Itchio was the last platform I thought I'd ever get 1000 followers on, but here we are!

Feeling happy from all the people waiting for more browser games from our team. Also feeling a tremendous power in my hands, which I won't be afraid to use.

...by making more games, most likely.

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 5d

Finally free from Silksong!
...although probably my mind will still be in Pharloom for the next several weeks.

Such a genius, rewarding game. My unreasonably high expectations were blown out of the water in the first hours of playing, and game somehow grew cooler and cooler until the very end.
Man.

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 6d

If Robot Detour would be a person, I would constantly get a judging look from them for how bad I promote and support the game after release, haha.

Please go buy the game!

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 7d

My debut game in 40 seconds...

Which is also -40% off for the next two days!

store.steampowered.com/app/2666840/...

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Johan Peitz - wishlist Icy Tower! @johanpeitz.com · 10d

📣 ICY TOWER IS COMING BACK
Stoked to announce that we're making a brand new Icy Tower game, ready for the 25th anniversary next year!

Check out the trailer, spread the news, and wishlist on Steam :D
s.team/a/3014860

More in thread 👇🧵

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˗ˏˋ Jeanne ˊˎ˗ @janeprigent.bsky.social · 12d

✨Hi I'm Jeanne, 2D game artist and animator and I'm available for work!✨

If you're interested, please send me a DM or email!

[email protected]

RT are much appreciated!❤️

Screenshot of the game Pyrene (roguelike deckbuilder)

Screenshot of the game Hold the Mine (roguelike autobattler)

Screenshot of the game Deckum Demonium (roguelike deckbuilder)

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joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 20d

So I made the smallest game I could.

This is sapito, a tiny daily classic roguelike, with a new level every day. Super simple, but finished! My plan is to keep updating it over time.

joaosdev.itch.io/sapito

Pixel art by @datagoblin.bsky.social and the whole game is inspired by 1 of their mockups.

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 12d

CITY the Animation has fully aired!

Can't wait for come back home and watch the whole thing 💚

Small trivia: 7 years ago I was leading an unofficial translation of CITY manga to Russian, even ahead of English version :)

Happy to finally see the series getting more love!

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 13d

Sorry for no posts lately, I'm slowly soothing my soul in Japan

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Ronnie @ronniesquid.bsky.social · 23d

🦟 герцогиня 🦟

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 24d

Got to Act 3 of Silksong

Holy shit

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 26d

Yooo, very cool! 🎉

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 26d

World needs more Hats in time…

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 29d

Another "cool number" was 100,000 total launches of our games on itchio!

They don't give a nice table with web launches, but I can show you all the remaining data :)

3 years ago I didn't even consider I'd return to gamedev, and now so many people people play and love my games. Bonkers.

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · Sep 11

Leaving the link just in case you've missed the game (it's short and sweet!):
nozomu57.itch.io/love-letters

We're still deep into Burn With Me development, but Love Letters is the strongest candidate for next game. Should be pretty refreshing because of style and scope.

Please wait a bit longer!

Love Letters by Nozomu Games

Help shy student talk to their crush

nozomu57.itch.io

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · Sep 11

Everybody loves cool numbers, and I'm not an exception.

Love Letters reached 30,000 players!!

This tiny feel-good narrative experience has by far the biggest amount of players, comments and reviews we had. Thank you everyone who played our cute game!

Hope to work on a full version in the future 💚

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Mameshiba Games | KinnikuNeko Physical Edition🐱💪 @mameshibagames.com · Sep 9

We will be collaborating with the talented team at @nozomugames.com to bring Robot Detour to consoles.

A lovely and enjoyable puzzle game with a charming main character 🤖🔋

Made with @godotengine.org

Nozomu @nozomugames.com · Sep 9

Our debut game Robot Detour comes to consoles in 2026!!! 🎉

I could only dream of it, but recently we got approached by nice people at @mameshibagames.com, who will take care of all the porting processes!

Coming to Nintendo Switch 1|2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S first half of next year 🥳

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · Sep 9

It is! I was tempted to start post with "HOLY SHIT WE'RE GOING TO CONSOLES AAAAAAAA"

Thank you!

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · Sep 9

Our current game Burn With Me is much more ambitious, but Robot Detour will always have special place in my heart.

It's a tiny gem more people should know about (just take a look at that review score on Steam)!
And I hope that console ports could help with that, even if just a little.

Robot Detour on Steam

А fun and innovative puzzle game about a wired robot who delivers batteries to his wireless friends.

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · Sep 9

Our debut game Robot Detour comes to consoles in 2026!!! 🎉

I could only dream of it, but recently we got approached by nice people at @mameshibagames.com, who will take care of all the porting processes!

Coming to Nintendo Switch 1|2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S first half of next year 🥳

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · Sep 8

Small cryptic teaser for big announcement we gonna make tomorrow 👀

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