Shaun Aitcheson
@shaunaitcheson.bsky.social
Indie Developer/Director @ Cloak and Dagger Games • The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (BAFTA longlisted), Sumatra: Fate of Yandi, Football Game and more • Working on ???
UK based/NZ born • Folk horror nut • He/Him
https://linktr.ee/cloakanddaggergames
UK based/NZ born • Folk horror nut • He/Him
https://linktr.ee/cloakanddaggergames
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We are excited to announce a new range of official Hob's Barrow merch, available exclusively from the Adventure Game Merch store!
Featuring beautiful new artwork by the legendary @slipperyjack.bsky.social, we have a little something for everyone! Do check it out ⬇️
adventuregamemerch.com
Featuring beautiful new artwork by the legendary @slipperyjack.bsky.social, we have a little something for everyone! Do check it out ⬇️
adventuregamemerch.com
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢
I'm super proud to share that a new Limited run @playtiles.bsky.social campaign has just started, featuring Inspector Waffles Early Days!!! 🔥
The Playtiles transforms your mobile into a gaming console: I have a lot of fun playing with it and I can only recommend it 😊
I'm super proud to share that a new Limited run @playtiles.bsky.social campaign has just started, featuring Inspector Waffles Early Days!!! 🔥
The Playtiles transforms your mobile into a gaming console: I have a lot of fun playing with it and I can only recommend it 😊
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢
I'm super proud to share that a new Limited run @playtiles.bsky.social campaign has just started, featuring Inspector Waffles Early Days!!! 🔥
The Playtiles transforms your mobile into a gaming console: I have a lot of fun playing with it and I can only recommend it 😊
I'm super proud to share that a new Limited run @playtiles.bsky.social campaign has just started, featuring Inspector Waffles Early Days!!! 🔥
The Playtiles transforms your mobile into a gaming console: I have a lot of fun playing with it and I can only recommend it 😊
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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is currently 50% off on GOG!
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is currently 50% off on GOG!
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
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If you like adventure games, folk horror, and archaeology, well, you've probably already played this. But if you haven't, you should! #archaeology
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is currently 50% off on GOG!
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If you like adventure games, folk horror, and archaeology, well, you've probably already played this. But if you haven't, you should! #archaeology
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is currently 50% off on GOG!
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is currently 50% off on GOG!
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
A bargain opportunity to play our folk horror adventure game inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft.
www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
Had an absolute blast at AdventureX this year! Was great to catch up with so many dear old friends and meet some new legends to. There were many more people I wanted to chat to but the time just flew by!!
Can't wait to do it all again next year 🙌
Can't wait to do it all again next year 🙌
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Had an absolute blast at AdventureX this year! Was great to catch up with so many dear old friends and meet some new legends to. There were many more people I wanted to chat to but the time just flew by!!
Can't wait to do it all again next year 🙌
Can't wait to do it all again next year 🙌
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I'm a BAFTA Breakthrough 2025!
I'm honoured to be amongst such an incredible cohort, and for BAFTA to recognise my work on Old Skies!
As a disabled, female, performer-writer in games, I am so proud to show what we can do, and with BAFTA's support the sky's the limit!
www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
I'm honoured to be amongst such an incredible cohort, and for BAFTA to recognise my work on Old Skies!
As a disabled, female, performer-writer in games, I am so proud to show what we can do, and with BAFTA's support the sky's the limit!
www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I'm a BAFTA Breakthrough 2025!
I'm honoured to be amongst such an incredible cohort, and for BAFTA to recognise my work on Old Skies!
As a disabled, female, performer-writer in games, I am so proud to show what we can do, and with BAFTA's support the sky's the limit!
www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
I'm honoured to be amongst such an incredible cohort, and for BAFTA to recognise my work on Old Skies!
As a disabled, female, performer-writer in games, I am so proud to show what we can do, and with BAFTA's support the sky's the limit!
www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
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The project I have been working on now has a name and a Steam page. :)
I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social!
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
Gilt on Steam
Embark on a quest of redemption across the planet of Gilt to restore a disillusioned priest's faith, a dying God's power, and the waning hope of a people who have forgotten how to believe. A sci-fi fa...
store.steampowered.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The project I have been working on now has a name and a Steam page. :)
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I'm at the airport waiting for my flight home from AdventureX 2025, so here's a thread of the games that were exhibited at this year's event.
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm at the airport waiting for my flight home from AdventureX 2025, so here's a thread of the games that were exhibited at this year's event.
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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow has arrived!
Get this fantastic Richard Wells created exclusive art from the store alongside Herbert, Thomasina and the eerie world of Bewlay
All exclusive, all fully 100% officially licensed thanks to @cloakanddaggerg.bsky.social
🌍 Www.adventuregamemerch.com
Get this fantastic Richard Wells created exclusive art from the store alongside Herbert, Thomasina and the eerie world of Bewlay
All exclusive, all fully 100% officially licensed thanks to @cloakanddaggerg.bsky.social
🌍 Www.adventuregamemerch.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow has arrived!
Get this fantastic Richard Wells created exclusive art from the store alongside Herbert, Thomasina and the eerie world of Bewlay
All exclusive, all fully 100% officially licensed thanks to @cloakanddaggerg.bsky.social
🌍 Www.adventuregamemerch.com
Get this fantastic Richard Wells created exclusive art from the store alongside Herbert, Thomasina and the eerie world of Bewlay
All exclusive, all fully 100% officially licensed thanks to @cloakanddaggerg.bsky.social
🌍 Www.adventuregamemerch.com
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RIP Udo Kier, stalwart of outlier international cinema. Thanks for, among many others, Mark of the Devil, Flesh for Frankenstein, Blood for Dracula, Suspiria, My Own Private Idaho, Shadow of the Vampire, Dancer in the Dark and The Kingdom. And Swan Song, such a deliciously camp and moving late film.
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
RIP Udo Kier, stalwart of outlier international cinema. Thanks for, among many others, Mark of the Devil, Flesh for Frankenstein, Blood for Dracula, Suspiria, My Own Private Idaho, Shadow of the Vampire, Dancer in the Dark and The Kingdom. And Swan Song, such a deliciously camp and moving late film.
I'll be at AdventureX again today, say hi if you see me about!
Brilliant first day yesterday, I lost my voice from so many catch ups!!
Brilliant first day yesterday, I lost my voice from so many catch ups!!
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I'll be at AdventureX again today, say hi if you see me about!
Brilliant first day yesterday, I lost my voice from so many catch ups!!
Brilliant first day yesterday, I lost my voice from so many catch ups!!
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FINALLY i got to gush about how good Heaven's Vault is somewhere other than social media! Lovely, rare treat to be back on Tales from the Backlog.
New on Tales from the Backlog- @duckvalentine.bsky.social is back to deep dive Heaven's Vault! It's a remarkable feat of storytelling, and learning the in-game language was a blast. As always, no spoilers for a while!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/192
WATCH: youtu.be/dYsfc9wUdZ4
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/192
WATCH: youtu.be/dYsfc9wUdZ4
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
FINALLY i got to gush about how good Heaven's Vault is somewhere other than social media! Lovely, rare treat to be back on Tales from the Backlog.
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Me when I get myself a paper clip
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Me when I get myself a paper clip
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ICYMI, a whole range of Hob's Barrow merch has emerged from the depths... featuring incredible new artwork by the legendary Richard Wells.
Available now on the Adventure Game Merch Store: adventuregamemerch.com/collections/...
Available now on the Adventure Game Merch Store: adventuregamemerch.com/collections/...
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ICYMI, a whole range of Hob's Barrow merch has emerged from the depths... featuring incredible new artwork by the legendary Richard Wells.
Available now on the Adventure Game Merch Store: adventuregamemerch.com/collections/...
Available now on the Adventure Game Merch Store: adventuregamemerch.com/collections/...
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I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social!
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
Gilt on Steam
Embark on a quest of redemption across the planet of Gilt to restore a disillusioned priest's faith, a dying God's power, and the waning hope of a people who have forgotten how to believe. A sci-fi fa...
store.steampowered.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social!
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
Post a female character you love
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Post a female character you love
ICYMI, a whole range of Hob's Barrow merch has emerged from the depths... featuring incredible new artwork by the legendary Richard Wells.
Available now on the Adventure Game Merch Store: adventuregamemerch.com/collections/...
Available now on the Adventure Game Merch Store: adventuregamemerch.com/collections/...
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ICYMI, a whole range of Hob's Barrow merch has emerged from the depths... featuring incredible new artwork by the legendary Richard Wells.
Available now on the Adventure Game Merch Store: adventuregamemerch.com/collections/...
Available now on the Adventure Game Merch Store: adventuregamemerch.com/collections/...
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We are excited to announce a new range of official Hob's Barrow merch, available exclusively from the Adventure Game Merch store!
Featuring beautiful new artwork by the legendary @slipperyjack.bsky.social, we have a little something for everyone! Do check it out ⬇️
adventuregamemerch.com
Featuring beautiful new artwork by the legendary @slipperyjack.bsky.social, we have a little something for everyone! Do check it out ⬇️
adventuregamemerch.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We are excited to announce a new range of official Hob's Barrow merch, available exclusively from the Adventure Game Merch store!
Featuring beautiful new artwork by the legendary @slipperyjack.bsky.social, we have a little something for everyone! Do check it out ⬇️
adventuregamemerch.com
Featuring beautiful new artwork by the legendary @slipperyjack.bsky.social, we have a little something for everyone! Do check it out ⬇️
adventuregamemerch.com
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Love Hob’s Barrow? Me too!
This amazing print from Richard Wells has just launched alongside exclusive and official merch over on the Adventure Game Merch Store (thats me!)
Www.adventuregamemerch.com
This amazing print from Richard Wells has just launched alongside exclusive and official merch over on the Adventure Game Merch Store (thats me!)
Www.adventuregamemerch.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Love Hob’s Barrow? Me too!
This amazing print from Richard Wells has just launched alongside exclusive and official merch over on the Adventure Game Merch Store (thats me!)
Www.adventuregamemerch.com
This amazing print from Richard Wells has just launched alongside exclusive and official merch over on the Adventure Game Merch Store (thats me!)
Www.adventuregamemerch.com
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I think medieval beekeeper outfits could be the strongest look in the entire history of fashion.
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I think medieval beekeeper outfits could be the strongest look in the entire history of fashion.
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T U U N B A Q
March 13, 2024 at 12:10 AM
T U U N B A Q
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Wow… that poster is STUNNING! 🤩
👁️Merchhhh!
Here's a design I boshed together for @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social's much lauded Folk Horror adventure game The Excavation of Hob's Barrow! Available now as a print and on haunted apparel and whatnot...
🔥
adventuregamemerch.com
Here's a design I boshed together for @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social's much lauded Folk Horror adventure game The Excavation of Hob's Barrow! Available now as a print and on haunted apparel and whatnot...
🔥
adventuregamemerch.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Wow… that poster is STUNNING! 🤩
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Ubisoft and Treyarch resorting to regurgitative AI in their big $70 “AAA” games is simply pathetic.
The lack of integrity, the lack of dignity, the lack of pride. Sure, it’s all expected, but nonetheless miserably *pathetic* to witness.
Have some fucking self respect for once.
The lack of integrity, the lack of dignity, the lack of pride. Sure, it’s all expected, but nonetheless miserably *pathetic* to witness.
Have some fucking self respect for once.
November 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Ubisoft and Treyarch resorting to regurgitative AI in their big $70 “AAA” games is simply pathetic.
The lack of integrity, the lack of dignity, the lack of pride. Sure, it’s all expected, but nonetheless miserably *pathetic* to witness.
Have some fucking self respect for once.
The lack of integrity, the lack of dignity, the lack of pride. Sure, it’s all expected, but nonetheless miserably *pathetic* to witness.
Have some fucking self respect for once.
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Looking absolutely amazing! 🔥🔥🔥
We are excited to announce a new range of official Hob's Barrow merch, available exclusively from the Adventure Game Merch store!
Featuring beautiful new artwork by the legendary @slipperyjack.bsky.social, we have a little something for everyone! Do check it out ⬇️
adventuregamemerch.com
Featuring beautiful new artwork by the legendary @slipperyjack.bsky.social, we have a little something for everyone! Do check it out ⬇️
adventuregamemerch.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Looking absolutely amazing! 🔥🔥🔥
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👁️Merchhhh!
Here's a design I boshed together for @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social's much lauded Folk Horror adventure game The Excavation of Hob's Barrow! Available now as a print and on haunted apparel and whatnot...
🔥
adventuregamemerch.com
Here's a design I boshed together for @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social's much lauded Folk Horror adventure game The Excavation of Hob's Barrow! Available now as a print and on haunted apparel and whatnot...
🔥
adventuregamemerch.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
👁️Merchhhh!
Here's a design I boshed together for @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social's much lauded Folk Horror adventure game The Excavation of Hob's Barrow! Available now as a print and on haunted apparel and whatnot...
🔥
adventuregamemerch.com
Here's a design I boshed together for @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social's much lauded Folk Horror adventure game The Excavation of Hob's Barrow! Available now as a print and on haunted apparel and whatnot...
🔥
adventuregamemerch.com