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Ruben Tipparach
@rubentee.bsky.social
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Indie game person. Abandoner of game engines. Embracing the world of self made games. Minnesota based. https://ruben-tipparach.itch.io/

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4342510/Tom_Lander_The_Exiled_King
Discord: https://discord.gg/rqKx58FXZP
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Ruben Tipparach @rubentee.bsky.social · 8d
store.steampowered.com/app/4342510/...

Tom Lander Steam page is live!!!!!!!! Please share and wishlist if you like arcade flight sims! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #flightsim #lowpoly
Tom Lander: The Exiled King on Steam
Pilot wacky aerial vehicles with QWOP-inspired controls through colorful retro-futuristic levels. Struggle to stay airborne while performing deliveries, rescues, firefighting missions, bombing runs, a...
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kaptajnen.bsky.social
The #N64 just received a short #homebrew from "HailToDodongo" who is a developer known for pushing the boundaries of the N64

"Cathode Quest 64"
running on his own "Pyrite64" engine

The real-time light refraction is especially impressive

Demo
github.com/HailToDodong...
#retrogaming #gamedev #indie
February 3, 2026 at 7:21 AM
rubentee.bsky.social
Took a couple days to chill out after the big game jam. My next jam will be in n64. The tools are much more modern and streamlined for 3D rendering. I've already got a little space shooter here

#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #retrodev #n64 #homebrew
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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tinycombatarena.bsky.social
Thought it'd be fun to animate the flight stick, but then one thing led to another and another and another so now:
Flight stick, throttle, nozzle lever, pedals, gear lever, and gear indicator lights all have animation based on what you're doing.
May 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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barinky.net
maybe not entirely done, more WIP.

#lowpoly #city #picocad #aseprite
January 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
rubentee.bsky.social
This motivated to make n64 games next...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=acfn...
Star Trek 64:Deep Space Nine
YouTube video by Summerset Banjo
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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overhypestudios.bsky.social
In MENACE, you are the commander of the strike cruiser TCRN Impetus, stranded in the backwater Wayback System.

Your ship has been heavily damaged, and you'll need to slot new Operational Capability Improvements (O.C.I.) to repair it. Choose from three categories: Electronics, Armament, and Hull.
February 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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wlwyuriemulator.bsky.social
thinking about the FL Studio arcade machine again
FL Studio arcade machine. Two guys are around it
February 1, 2026 at 6:19 AM
rubentee.bsky.social
Join the resisance! @taconite.bsky.social this is also a Minnesota mixtape worthy game!
February 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
rubentee.bsky.social
So, my little ps1 game is about Minneosta, rebellion, and aliens. And all the emotions I've been feeling for the past month or so. Please support my work.

ruben-tipparach.itch.io/revenants-of...

#GGJ26 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #ps1 #psx #hauntedps1 #retrodev #globalgamejam #minnesota
February 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
rubentee.bsky.social
My little game now has an intro.
#GGJ26 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #ps1 #psx #hauntedps1 #retrodev #screenshotsaturday #globalgamejam
February 1, 2026 at 4:16 PM
rubentee.bsky.social
Enter house. Hand out masks. Confuse enforcers. Rebel.
#GGJ26 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #ps1 #psx #hauntedps1 #retrodev #screenshotsaturday #globalgamejam
February 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM
rubentee.bsky.social
usually picotron would start struggling by now....so even though the maths is wonky, the rendering is pretty solid, and I can push lots of triangles! (moar!!!)
#GGJ26 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #ps1 #psx #hauntedps1 #retrodev #screenshotsaturday #globalgamejam
January 31, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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faithfalkner.com
On July 2nd, 1863, brave volunteers from the 1st Minnesota Infantry charged a far superior unit of Confederates at the Battle of Gettysburg.

The gambit saved the Union.

In January 2026, Minnesotans understand our task is the same: buy time for reinforcements, that we might preserve our liberties.
The bayonet charge by the 1st Minnesota regiment against a Confederate brigade of 5-to-1 superior numbers on July 2, 1863. Artwork by Don Troiani.
January 31, 2026 at 2:36 AM
rubentee.bsky.social
Starting to form more of a game with camera work. I'm realizing how smooth floating calculations are, and that a real ps1 not having that logic makes a whole world of difference.

#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #ps1 #psx #hauntedps1 #retrodev #screenshotsaturday #globalgamejam
January 31, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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joshanthony1990.bsky.social
Worked on Dice Tower's player info UI today! #indiegamedev #gamedev #GodotEngine
January 28, 2026 at 11:53 PM
rubentee.bsky.social
Crunched out a couple more models for the next mission. I really love my tank carrier, it's going to be Tom's home away from home. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #flightsim #lowpoly
January 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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hiddenasbestos.bsky.social
Thunder Helix - working on a 'Supply Drop' scenario mission. For that I've needed to add a new kind of trigger area that can detect things placed into it. Seems to be working 👍 #gamedev #flightsim
January 29, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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hiddenasbestos.bsky.social
Thunder Helix - refreshed the screenshots on the Steam store page #gamedev #lowpoly #flightsim

store.steampowered.com/app/1906230/...
Thunder Helix - helicoper flying past a huge tornado Thunder Helix - black helicoper flying at the screen looking cool Thunder Helix - helicoper cockpit view during a rocket attack on an enemy truck Thunder Helix - CGA helicopter cockpit, zooming in on an explosion with two guys diving out, not a moment too soon
January 26, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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A bit more art from the backlog -- a fun little one day piece from last year.
December 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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lunarfinch.bsky.social
This is IMAGO SEASON

🦐 Explore an alien city, become a mutant, join a revolution.

🐛 A true narrative roleplaying exerience.

🐝 Small open world inhabited by human-insect hybrids.

🐜 Wishlist on Steam!

store.steampowered.com/app/4207140/...

#wishlistwednesday #godotengine #gamedev #indiegames
January 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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nickchester.bsky.social
Congrats @blendogames.bsky.social and the crew. Absolutely well-deserved.
annapurna.com ANNAPURNA @annapurna.com · Dec 16
Congrats to @blendogames.bsky.social ! Skin Deep won Best Immersive Sim of the year from @pcgamer.com

www.pcgamer.com/games/pc-gam...
December 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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writnelson.bsky.social
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is right near the top of Steam's popular upcoming! And it comes out in 7 hours!

Hell yeah!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
January 29, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social
Congressman Tom Suozzi was confronted.
He is one of seven Democrats casting the decisive votes to increase ICE funding by $10,000,000,000. Hideous, grotesque, fascist-loving coward, this man has blood on his hands. We will not forgive him, and we will not forget.
January 29, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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ashe.cazafex.com
Reminder that the new MN flag is gay as hell.
January 29, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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peteplaysthegames.bsky.social
So @timegentleman.bsky.social and @danthat.bsky.social just made a new game, and I decided to check out the first bit of it. I went in with ZERO knowledge of this one and I can already tell it's shaping up to be another classic parody!

youtu.be/icCagjKBmdY

#YouTube #Gaming #Subscribe
BEN AND DAN HAVE DONE IT AGAIN | EARTH MUST DIE
YouTube video by Pete Plays The Games
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM