Thomas Hislop
@thislop.bsky.social
Co-Director & Founder of @saltstonestudios.bsky.social. Creative Director of 'The Pale Beyond'. Freelance Narrative Designer & Unity Programmer.
By Pale on Steam!!!!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266030/The_Pale_Beyond/
By Pale on Steam!!!!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266030/The_Pale_Beyond/
In our experience the discount also had to be 10% less than your last discount to trigger wishlist emails too
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
In our experience the discount also had to be 10% less than your last discount to trigger wishlist emails too
I still blame Oddworld for distilling something positive in me remarkably young.
January 14, 2026 at 2:58 AM
I still blame Oddworld for distilling something positive in me remarkably young.
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NEW BLOG POST!! 🎺
Please enjoy the first half of an interview with Ethan, our game designer, and James, our game director, about the design of our upcoming game, The Hearth and Harbour 🥘
saltstonestudios.com/2026/01/13/g...
Please enjoy the first half of an interview with Ethan, our game designer, and James, our game director, about the design of our upcoming game, The Hearth and Harbour 🥘
saltstonestudios.com/2026/01/13/g...
Game Design Deep Dive PART 1
An Interview with the game designer and game director about our upcoming game, The Hearth and Harbour Hello everyone! Welcome to a new year! On our first day back to work, I sat down with James, ou…
saltstonestudios.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:53 PM
NEW BLOG POST!! 🎺
Please enjoy the first half of an interview with Ethan, our game designer, and James, our game director, about the design of our upcoming game, The Hearth and Harbour 🥘
saltstonestudios.com/2026/01/13/g...
Please enjoy the first half of an interview with Ethan, our game designer, and James, our game director, about the design of our upcoming game, The Hearth and Harbour 🥘
saltstonestudios.com/2026/01/13/g...
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greatest steam update of all time, because of one unnecessary detail
January 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
greatest steam update of all time, because of one unnecessary detail
Ever been to Ireland?
January 12, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Ever been to Ireland?
Thanks for answering!
January 10, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Thanks for answering!
What’s the biggest design pivot you made during dev?
January 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM
What’s the biggest design pivot you made during dev?
Edmund McMillen aura
January 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Edmund McMillen aura
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Torment Nexus as a Service (TNaaS)
January 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Torment Nexus as a Service (TNaaS)
Walnut, Betroot, Goats cheese salad kicks ass
January 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Walnut, Betroot, Goats cheese salad kicks ass
Ripped danny would be too powerful
January 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Ripped danny would be too powerful
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Hey Fellow Travellers, we're sending warm wishes your way 🌟
Whether you’re resting, playing something cozy, or sneaking in one more story before the year wraps up, we hope this season treats you kindly 💝
Thanks for being part of our journey 📖
Whether you’re resting, playing something cozy, or sneaking in one more story before the year wraps up, we hope this season treats you kindly 💝
Thanks for being part of our journey 📖
December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hey Fellow Travellers, we're sending warm wishes your way 🌟
Whether you’re resting, playing something cozy, or sneaking in one more story before the year wraps up, we hope this season treats you kindly 💝
Thanks for being part of our journey 📖
Whether you’re resting, playing something cozy, or sneaking in one more story before the year wraps up, we hope this season treats you kindly 💝
Thanks for being part of our journey 📖
Bluesky and enshittification
No one is the enshittifier of their own story.
doctorow.medium.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Damn, great pick. (and great pic)
December 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Damn, great pick. (and great pic)
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RIGHT time to watch Tokyo Godfathers and cook the most decadent potato dauphinoise the world has ever seen 🥔💥
Whatever you're up to today, I hope you're having a real nice time 💝
Whatever you're up to today, I hope you're having a real nice time 💝
December 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
RIGHT time to watch Tokyo Godfathers and cook the most decadent potato dauphinoise the world has ever seen 🥔💥
Whatever you're up to today, I hope you're having a real nice time 💝
Whatever you're up to today, I hope you're having a real nice time 💝
Glup shitto moment
December 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Glup shitto moment
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Happy holidays from all of us at Saltstone Studios!! 🥂
December 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Happy holidays from all of us at Saltstone Studios!! 🥂
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The ultimate transformation from charming sketch to a dish served with love.
What dishes will you serve in your greasy spoon? (4/4)
What dishes will you serve in your greasy spoon? (4/4)
December 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The ultimate transformation from charming sketch to a dish served with love.
What dishes will you serve in your greasy spoon? (4/4)
What dishes will you serve in your greasy spoon? (4/4)