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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 21h

Live at @paxaus.bsky.social

Come join us!

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 1d

👋 Folks at @paxaus.bsky.social, come check out some Tasmanian goodness.
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@webbysoft.bsky.social
#cryptratstudios
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Nullstar: solus, by smash attack studios premium indie booth at pax aus 2025

Dark Umbra by crypt rat studios, indie pod at pax aus 2025

Obliterator-X by Webbysoft, indie pod at PAX Aus 2025

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Alec Shea @alecshea.com · 1d

At @paxaus.bsky.social with Nullstar: Solus from @smashattackaus.bsky.social
Come say hi and take an awkward middle school kid on a field trip photo with me!

#paxaus #gamedev #indiedev

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The Australian Game Developer Awards (The AGDAs) @agdas.bsky.social · 3d

The #AGDAs25 Winner For Game of the Year is...

The Drifter by Powerhoof

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 10d

We just launched our first community competition! The target, 1.2, show us your skills for a chance at an in-game skin!

Discord: discord.gg/zQbaprYC

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Jason Imms ➡️ MIGW25 @jasonimms.bsky.social · 10d

Every single game on this page should be marked either In Library or On Wishlist GO GO GO GO GO
store.steampowered.com/sale/Melbour...

Melbourne International Games Week 2025

The MIGW Steam Festival 2025 showcases Australian developers and their games for 10 days, offering demos and discounts!

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SporkTank 🐤 Wishlist Rita! @sporktank.bsky.social · 10d

Word games and Melbourne Games Week? It must be Rita! 🐤

199 great local games over here ▶ store.steampowered.com/sale/Melbour...

#indiegame #indiedev #puzzlegame #cozygame #MIGW25

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 11d

For those interested, our first game ShapeVS is part of the Steam Autumn Sale!

store.steampowered.com/app/1575750/...

Save 70% on ShapeVS on Steam

ShapeTECH welcomes you to participate in their latest aptitude assessment program, ShapeVS. Gather your friends, family members and even colleagues as you participate in a variety of mini-games design...

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GLPhoenix @glphoenix.bsky.social · 13d

Also have this one that I know if I can get through the bends quick enough I can get the piece in the bottom left a cycle quicker, but for now fairly happy with the time.

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GLPhoenix @glphoenix.bsky.social · 13d

I've been using my morning productively, and by that I mean getting some good times in the Nullstar: Solas demo.

I posted one of my times from the playtest that was up earlier in the year, but with the demo out I wanted to see what I could do with some of the other levels.

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 14d

Standard master level response!

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 17d

ICYMI: The demo for Nullstar: Solus is out now!

store.steampowered.com/app/3392150/...

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper #indies #gamedev

Nullstar: Solus Demo on Steam

Be. Faster. You are a corporate scavenger drone, sent to rip through the decaying corpse of a dying world to salvage its nullstar. Master flight, thrusters, and face ancient guardians and hazards in 8...

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 18d

Get in early and play the all new Nullstar: Solus demo out now on Steam! Featuring: A fully reworked tutorial, level balances and restructure, new SFX and VFX and extra levels!

Join our community Discord to share times and participate in competitions!

store.steampowered.com/app/3392150/...

Nullstar: Solus Demo on Steam

Be. Faster. You are a corporate scavenger drone, sent to rip through the decaying corpse of a dying world to salvage its nullstar. Master flight, thrusters, and face ancient guardians and hazards in 8...

store.steampowered.com

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 18d

Come check out Nullstar: Solus!

We got a big booth this time!

paxaus.bsky.social @paxaus.bsky.social · 18d

It is here! The PAX Aus World map is now available! Check it out now on our website, or interact with it live in the PAX Aus App
aus.paxsite.com/en-us/expo-h...

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Dave NewBlood @dave.newblood.games · 18d

The Made in NZ sale is BACK for 2025 🇳🇿

Featuring 100+ games from devs all over Aotearoa

Deep discounts, new demos and plenty of upcoming games to wishlist.

Chur 🤙

store.steampowered.com/sale/nzgames...

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SporkTank 🐤 Wishlist Rita! @sporktank.bsky.social · 18d

🦇👍✖💯💯💯.......... 🙏
s.team/a/3351430
#indiegame #cozygaming

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Indie Dev Digest ANZ @indiedigest.dev · 19d

Octobers gigantic Indie Dev Digest is coming up!

I intend to send out the mailing list right before October kick off - so please get your submissions in if you have an event during MIGW or SXSW or for October in general!

indiedigest.dev#shareurls

The Indie Dev Digest

A monthly newsletter for digital game developers across Australia and New Zealand, primarily in the independent games space.

indiedigest.dev

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Dema 🔜 PAX Aus @demaclio.bsky.social · 19d

heads up if you're interested in the game I'm working on 👁️

Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 19d

We are gearing up for a big week!

Join our Discord to be in the know as things happen!

discord.gg/9TdSgUR4uP

#gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper

Join the Nullstar: Solus Discord Server!

Check out the Nullstar: Solus community on Discord - hang out with 125 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

discord.gg

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 19d

We are gearing up for a big week!

Join our Discord to be in the know as things happen!

discord.gg/9TdSgUR4uP

#gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper

Join the Nullstar: Solus Discord Server!

Check out the Nullstar: Solus community on Discord - hang out with 125 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

discord.gg

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SporkTank 🐤 Wishlist Rita! @sporktank.bsky.social · 23d

🚨The RITA Demo is live on Steam 🚨

Rita is one smart chicklet, with a knack for solving word puzzles. 🐤

🗺Explore a delightfully cozy world
📰Collect letters to solve puzzles
👨‍👦Be a part of her legacy

Watch the NEW TRAILER below, try the DEMO, and don't forget to WISHLIST!🙏

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 21d

Tis the season of celebrating Aussie games and demos! Our good friends over at @sporktank.bsky.social have just dropped the demo for RITA

store.steampowered.com/app/3837060/...

Check it out and throw them some support!

#gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper #demo

Rita Demo on Steam

Rita is a cozy adventure where a little chicklet solves word-based puzzles to transform the world around her. Follow her story across generations, meet her grandchicklet, and be a part of her legacy.

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 23d

Next Fest is soon so why not check out Nullstar and some other upcoming games from our publisher by checking out the October Next Fest Party!

store.steampowered.com/curator/3839...

indie.io October Next Fest Party

Spotlighting 11 indie games during Steam Next Fest October 2025, indie.io’s lineup spans horror, multiplayer, platformers, shooters, and more.

store.steampowered.com

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 24d

Massive congrats on the ship! Check it out everyone!

☁️ Little Pink Clouds ☁️ @lil-pink-clouds.bsky.social · 25d

Letters to Arralla is OUT NOW on Steam with a limited time 20% launch discount!! 🏝️💌

After 5 long years of development and lots of fruit & veggies eaten to power our developers, this cheeky game is finally ready to be delivered directly into your hands!! ☺️ Play now on Steam!

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Letters to Arralla OUT NOW!

YouTube video by Little Pink Clouds

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 24d

This is my reminder that it’s time for my yearly play through of LA Noire

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · Sep 5

Pssst! Great ANZ Games!

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#gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper

The ANZ Indie Showcase 2025

YouTube video by The Indie Brew

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