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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 20h

Alright, here are our submissions for spooky season.

Imagine each of them are like, a Silent Hill monster with a deep and intricate meaning behind their creation.

Idk, use your imagination 🎃

#cozygame #indiegames #godgame #basebuilding #citybuilding

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 9d

We are proud to announce that we're so close to releasing an update to the existing demo for Shoni Island!

#godgame #indiegames #basebuildinggame #citybuilders #cozy

We've been hard at work doing this and that to make the game everything a god game lover needs and more!

Check out the teaser:

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 9d

David of Occupational Hazard shares his experience transitioning from the Air Force to a career in game design and the challenges that come with it.

#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 9d

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Shoni Island - New Shoni Island Demo Update (Update S) Launches Soon! - Steam News

Additional details coming soon...

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 9d

We are proud to announce that we're so close to releasing an update to the existing demo for Shoni Island!

#godgame #indiegames #basebuildinggame #citybuilders #cozy

We've been hard at work doing this and that to make the game everything a god game lover needs and more!

Check out the teaser:

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 16d

Sean puts James on the spot in this clip of Devs Indie House, asking about the things he's learned during his time developing games.

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Feb 20

Are you a part of the Shoni Island community Discord?

Join over a hundred other members to get the latest updates and exclusive, behind-the-scenes screenshots, videos, and more!

We know you're already in 324895435 servers. Let us be one of them!

discord.gg/PedBeTzV

#indiegames #cozygames

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 23d

Sean and David from Occupational Hazard take a moment to discuss the state of interviews within the gaming industry and the various layoffs happening simultaneously.

#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 25d

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Shoni Island on Steam

Settle, build, and survive on the enigmatic Shoni Island. Manage quirky NPCs, farm, and appease four unpredictable gods. Solve tricky puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and balance chill with challenge ...

store.steampowered.com

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · 25d

Take a peek at a new feature we're implementing in Shoni Island: Villager Cam!

#cozygames #citybuilder #colonysim #indiegames

We didn't create Villager Cam to catch predation, but the police have been informed... 🚨👮🚨

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Sep 8

Coming soon to Netflix:

✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨

Check out these exclusive screenshots from various episodes!

(We aren't getting a Netflix show pls don't get us in trouble)

#cozy #steamgame #colonysim #citybuilding #indiegame

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon 🤫

#indiegames #steamdemo #cozy #citybuilder #colonysim #godgame

In the meantime, check out these animations we've been working on for Shoni Island behind the scenes!

Anything we should make our bigheaded villagers do?

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sean asks the tough question: is a Game Design Document important? Fortunately, James from Reboot Interactive is here to answer!

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon 🤫

#indiegames #steamdemo #cozy #citybuilder #colonysim #godgame

In the meantime, check out these animations we've been working on for Shoni Island behind the scenes!

Anything we should make our bigheaded villagers do?

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Sep 8

Check out the demo for Shoni Island! We have a HUGE update for it coming out real soon 🤫

store.steampowered.com/app/2813990/...

Shoni Island on Steam

Settle, build, and survive on the enigmatic Shoni Island. Manage quirky NPCs, farm, and appease four unpredictable gods. Solve tricky puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and balance chill with challenge ...

store.steampowered.com

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Sep 8

Coming soon to Netflix:

✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨

Check out these exclusive screenshots from various episodes!

(We aren't getting a Netflix show pls don't get us in trouble)

#cozy #steamgame #colonysim #citybuilding #indiegame

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sean asks the tough questions during our interview with Hayley Durham from Sparket GameDev! She shares a few experiences concerning QA testing in a declining industry.

You won't want to miss this one!

#indiegamemarketing #gamemarketing #indiegames #steamdemo

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sean and David discuss the challenges of securing an entry-level position in the gaming industry, mentioning that it was difficult even before the added post-Covid complications. Check out this Devs Indie House clip!

#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Aug 21

Wishlist Shoni Island for information on the next demo update!

store.steampowered.com/app/2813990/...

Shoni Island on Steam

Settle, build, and survive on the enigmatic Shoni Island. Manage quirky NPCs, farm, and appease four unpredictable gods. Solve tricky puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and balance chill with challenge ...

store.steampowered.com

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are doing some internal testing Shoni Island’s upcoming demo overhaul!

#basebuilding #colonysim #citybuilding #godgame

Everything looks to be in order… except for a few villagers either massive noodle arms 😅

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Michael Everhard VO @michaeleverhardvo.bsky.social · Aug 19

Here's a promo video for the new path system in the wonderful #indiegame @shoniisland.bsky.social. Such a joy to collaborate on this character and so excited to play the full release. Wishlist and play the demo on Steam now! #gamingvoiceover #voiceover

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sean and James talk a little about how incredibly painful it is to create one of the most important parts of a game: the UX/UI.

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our #indiegame and…

#basebuilding #towerdefense #villagersim

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Aug 14

…the three games that inspired us to make it!

#blackandwhite2 #virtualvillagers #rootsofpacha

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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵ @shoniisland.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our #indiegame and…

#basebuilding #towerdefense #villagersim

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