Small is Beautiful
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Wishlist Mega Drill on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3967560/Mega_Drill__World_Domination
We're a small start up #indiedev studio. Most of our games are free and can be played on itch.
https://small.itch.io
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3967560/Mega_Drill__World_Domination
We're a small start up #indiedev studio. Most of our games are free and can be played on itch.
https://small.itch.io
Pinned
Hey! New #indiegame dev here. I've worked in many genres for the past 15 years, mostly 2D non-violent games. My latest work is the series "Deep Forest", a GBStudio game about a witch saving animals from nightmares.
I make #pixelart asset packs too.
#gamedev
You can see my work at small.itch.io
I make #pixelart asset packs too.
#gamedev
You can see my work at small.itch.io
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Even on #Moonshell_Island, it takes organization to track those goals and achievements when there's no end to the chaos. Fear not, dreamers - our Journal System's got ya covered! Happy New Year!
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/new-ye...
#indiedev #pixelart #cozygames #gamemaker #rpg
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/new-ye...
#indiedev #pixelart #cozygames #gamemaker #rpg
January 1, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Even on #Moonshell_Island, it takes organization to track those goals and achievements when there's no end to the chaos. Fear not, dreamers - our Journal System's got ya covered! Happy New Year!
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/new-ye...
#indiedev #pixelart #cozygames #gamemaker #rpg
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/new-ye...
#indiedev #pixelart #cozygames #gamemaker #rpg
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Seamless music transition mockup 🎵
Music by the amazing Argonaught (Simeon Neese)!
Music by the amazing Argonaught (Simeon Neese)!
January 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Seamless music transition mockup 🎵
Music by the amazing Argonaught (Simeon Neese)!
Music by the amazing Argonaught (Simeon Neese)!
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December 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Winter has been holding on for 6 lunar cycles in Fir town, and the goblin townsfolk are beginning to run out of supplies. More importantly, how is Kayak supposed to get out of here?
#fracturedlibrary #cozygame #indiegame #gaming
#fracturedlibrary #cozygame #indiegame #gaming
December 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Winter has been holding on for 6 lunar cycles in Fir town, and the goblin townsfolk are beginning to run out of supplies. More importantly, how is Kayak supposed to get out of here?
#fracturedlibrary #cozygame #indiegame #gaming
#fracturedlibrary #cozygame #indiegame #gaming
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That principle is a big reason my own game exists. I loved Spelunky and Crypt of the Necrodancer, but saw the fast paced precision was a big barrier to entry. So I made a "turn based Spelunky", Dig Dig Boom:
store.steampowered.com/app/2026040/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2026040/...
Dig Dig Boom on Steam
Dig Dig Boom is a roguelike mining game where time only moves when you do. Explore procedurally generated caves to find treasure, monsters and new tools to aid your adventure. Try not to blow yourself...
store.steampowered.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
That principle is a big reason my own game exists. I loved Spelunky and Crypt of the Necrodancer, but saw the fast paced precision was a big barrier to entry. So I made a "turn based Spelunky", Dig Dig Boom:
store.steampowered.com/app/2026040/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2026040/...
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It's a good idea to never assume your idea is wholly unique. There will always be similar things, and people will always draw similarities to it.
But also, the people who matter, the people who enjoy what you make, will be rapt they now have two cakes.
Make your thing, enjoy it.
But also, the people who matter, the people who enjoy what you make, will be rapt they now have two cakes.
Make your thing, enjoy it.
December 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It's a good idea to never assume your idea is wholly unique. There will always be similar things, and people will always draw similarities to it.
But also, the people who matter, the people who enjoy what you make, will be rapt they now have two cakes.
Make your thing, enjoy it.
But also, the people who matter, the people who enjoy what you make, will be rapt they now have two cakes.
Make your thing, enjoy it.
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#TeaWitches 2025 edition #art
Day 20: Tippy Assam
The thing about getting into a hobby is that you start picking up extremely niche language as you go along, until you find yourself one day able to read TGFOP without stumbling and knowing precisely what that means
Day 20: Tippy Assam
The thing about getting into a hobby is that you start picking up extremely niche language as you go along, until you find yourself one day able to read TGFOP without stumbling and knowing precisely what that means
December 20, 2025 at 7:54 AM
#TeaWitches 2025 edition #art
Day 20: Tippy Assam
The thing about getting into a hobby is that you start picking up extremely niche language as you go along, until you find yourself one day able to read TGFOP without stumbling and knowing precisely what that means
Day 20: Tippy Assam
The thing about getting into a hobby is that you start picking up extremely niche language as you go along, until you find yourself one day able to read TGFOP without stumbling and knowing precisely what that means
Loving Cobalt Core so much! It's scratching my Slay the Spire itch the right way except with more charming characters and a bit more story to unfold.
December 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Loving Cobalt Core so much! It's scratching my Slay the Spire itch the right way except with more charming characters and a bit more story to unfold.
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Buck hoarded all the potatoes... again... #coopgaming
Looks like someone used all the potatoes to buy himself a shiny new weapon... #indiegame #indiegamedev #newgame #gamingmemes #coopgames
"Run Amok" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Looks like someone used all the potatoes to buy himself a shiny new weapon... #indiegame #indiegamedev #newgame #gamingmemes #coopgames
"Run Amok" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
December 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Buck hoarded all the potatoes... again... #coopgaming
Looks like someone used all the potatoes to buy himself a shiny new weapon... #indiegame #indiegamedev #newgame #gamingmemes #coopgames
"Run Amok" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Looks like someone used all the potatoes to buy himself a shiny new weapon... #indiegame #indiegamedev #newgame #gamingmemes #coopgames
"Run Amok" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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You people really have to know about that band that launched their debut album this year:
Dagger Polyester - Perversion for Profit
Very catchy punk rock gay grooves. Look it up, you're gonna love it.
Dagger Polyester - Perversion for Profit
Very catchy punk rock gay grooves. Look it up, you're gonna love it.
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You people really have to know about that band that launched their debut album this year:
Dagger Polyester - Perversion for Profit
Very catchy punk rock gay grooves. Look it up, you're gonna love it.
Dagger Polyester - Perversion for Profit
Very catchy punk rock gay grooves. Look it up, you're gonna love it.
So I'm reading this 1945 book by C. S. Lewis called "That Hideous Strength" and there's a professor that is very excited by the prospect of getting a salary of $1500 a year.
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
So I'm reading this 1945 book by C. S. Lewis called "That Hideous Strength" and there's a professor that is very excited by the prospect of getting a salary of $1500 a year.
You people really have to know about that band that launched their debut album this year:
Dagger Polyester - Perversion for Profit
Very catchy punk rock gay grooves. Look it up, you're gonna love it.
Dagger Polyester - Perversion for Profit
Very catchy punk rock gay grooves. Look it up, you're gonna love it.
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You people really have to know about that band that launched their debut album this year:
Dagger Polyester - Perversion for Profit
Very catchy punk rock gay grooves. Look it up, you're gonna love it.
Dagger Polyester - Perversion for Profit
Very catchy punk rock gay grooves. Look it up, you're gonna love it.
Had a blast playing Ultimate Chicken Horse with my kids!
Looking forward to trying out French Canadian developer Clever Endeavour's new party game Ultimate Sheep Raccoon!
🔥🔥🔥
Looking forward to trying out French Canadian developer Clever Endeavour's new party game Ultimate Sheep Raccoon!
🔥🔥🔥
THE RACETRACK IS OPEN‼️🐑🦝
Bike, build, trap, trick and race together in Ultimate Sheep Raccoon!
⬇️ Available now on PC, Xbox Game Pass, and Switch 1 and Switch 2. Links in reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=30uL...
Bike, build, trap, trick and race together in Ultimate Sheep Raccoon!
⬇️ Available now on PC, Xbox Game Pass, and Switch 1 and Switch 2. Links in reply.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=30uL...
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon Release Trailer
YouTube video by Clever Endeavour Games
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Had a blast playing Ultimate Chicken Horse with my kids!
Looking forward to trying out French Canadian developer Clever Endeavour's new party game Ultimate Sheep Raccoon!
🔥🔥🔥
Looking forward to trying out French Canadian developer Clever Endeavour's new party game Ultimate Sheep Raccoon!
🔥🔥🔥
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Doing good UIs is SO HARD!
I put a lot of effort upfront for my UIs to work with mouse, keyboard and gamepad. I've completely rebuilt my UI manager with proper use of constructors and structs but complex UIs can still be tricky.
Just missing a progress bar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker
I put a lot of effort upfront for my UIs to work with mouse, keyboard and gamepad. I've completely rebuilt my UI manager with proper use of constructors and structs but complex UIs can still be tricky.
Just missing a progress bar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker
December 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Doing good UIs is SO HARD!
I put a lot of effort upfront for my UIs to work with mouse, keyboard and gamepad. I've completely rebuilt my UI manager with proper use of constructors and structs but complex UIs can still be tricky.
Just missing a progress bar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker
I put a lot of effort upfront for my UIs to work with mouse, keyboard and gamepad. I've completely rebuilt my UI manager with proper use of constructors and structs but complex UIs can still be tricky.
Just missing a progress bar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker
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The fun here is that this wasn't scripted. The unit has a kick for pushing bombs AT you but was able to recognize that he'd survive the blast if he used it defensively.
The characters you encounter are capable of making complex multi-turn decisions with their available options to outsmart you 😁
The characters you encounter are capable of making complex multi-turn decisions with their available options to outsmart you 😁
Been a minute, here's a fun gif!
The NPCs in my game never cease to surprise me: Here I threw a bomb near this skeleton so it would blow up next to him next turn, but he instantly kicks it away like we're playing bomberman over here
Wishlist today! store.steampowered.com/app/3919080/...
#gamedev
The NPCs in my game never cease to surprise me: Here I threw a bomb near this skeleton so it would blow up next to him next turn, but he instantly kicks it away like we're playing bomberman over here
Wishlist today! store.steampowered.com/app/3919080/...
#gamedev
December 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The fun here is that this wasn't scripted. The unit has a kick for pushing bombs AT you but was able to recognize that he'd survive the blast if he used it defensively.
The characters you encounter are capable of making complex multi-turn decisions with their available options to outsmart you 😁
The characters you encounter are capable of making complex multi-turn decisions with their available options to outsmart you 😁
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Sagat from last night's Olo Marker giveaway stream
December 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Sagat from last night's Olo Marker giveaway stream
Doing good UIs is SO HARD!
I put a lot of effort upfront for my UIs to work with mouse, keyboard and gamepad. I've completely rebuilt my UI manager with proper use of constructors and structs but complex UIs can still be tricky.
Just missing a progress bar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker
I put a lot of effort upfront for my UIs to work with mouse, keyboard and gamepad. I've completely rebuilt my UI manager with proper use of constructors and structs but complex UIs can still be tricky.
Just missing a progress bar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker
December 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Doing good UIs is SO HARD!
I put a lot of effort upfront for my UIs to work with mouse, keyboard and gamepad. I've completely rebuilt my UI manager with proper use of constructors and structs but complex UIs can still be tricky.
Just missing a progress bar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker
I put a lot of effort upfront for my UIs to work with mouse, keyboard and gamepad. I've completely rebuilt my UI manager with proper use of constructors and structs but complex UIs can still be tricky.
Just missing a progress bar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker
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finished rogue familiars
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
finished rogue familiars
Looking back at my old Flash Game Animals - Home Free! (2013) and I'm still kinda proud of the writing.
Play here for free if you fancy it:
small.itch.io/animals-home...
Play here for free if you fancy it:
small.itch.io/animals-home...
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Looking back at my old Flash Game Animals - Home Free! (2013) and I'm still kinda proud of the writing.
Play here for free if you fancy it:
small.itch.io/animals-home...
Play here for free if you fancy it:
small.itch.io/animals-home...
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Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.