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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲

@christheechampion.bsky.social

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I'm 30-something, Black as hell, & gay af. I play tons of indie games & RPGs. I also GM & play TTRPGs. All [INDIE ALERT] posts 👉🏾 #CoolIndies 👈🏾

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 7d

[INDIE ALERT] looked at 19 upcoming #indiegames in September. Here's a big ass thread of them all 🧵

Remember to wishlist the ones you like. It really helps the devs🤘🏾

As always, you can find all [INDIE ALERT] posts here
👉🏾 #CoolIndies 👈🏾

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 7h

Sleeping Dogs. I might just have to make it myself (despite not being a game dev)

Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 8h

I need another Miles Morales game or Spiderverse movie stat!

I'm starting to feel withdrawals.

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BARKOUR | Dog Agent Game 🐶 Demo - OUT NOW! @barkourdoggame.bsky.social · 12h

The BARKOUR demo is finally LIVE! 💥

Step into the paws of Agent T.H.U.N.D.E.R. - sneak, sprint, and bark your way through the Gothic Castle in this action-packed spy adventure!

🕹 Play the free demo now on Steam:
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1920290/...

#Barkour #IndieGame #DogGame #Steam #Demo

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 14h

I am this close to buying a devil costume to put on once a month for 10 minutes.

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ALT: Mrnotthatfamous Close GIF

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 14h

We're only 4 sessions deep in Blades in the Dark at my home table & one of the PCs already owes a debt to The Devil.

How? He kept asking for Devil's Bargains, so I made The Devil a character with wants/needs.

We leaned into it & now The Devil is our favorite NPC.

Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 15h

I always get excited about co-op stuff despite having no one to play with. I love Vampire Survivors & the constant support, though.

Vampire Survivors 🧄 Emerald Diorama OUT NOW 💎 @vampire.poncle.games · 1d

The wait is nearly over 🗣️

Online co-op is coming to Vampire Survivors on PC and consoles THIS Autumn! (yeah it's autumn right now shh) 🍂

⚠️ dial-up tones will not be included

come back next week for another new announcement! 👀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTa_8nDjIo4

Vampire Survivors Online Co-Op is Coming Soon | Announcement Trailer

YouTube video by poncle - Vampire Survivors

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 16h

[INDIE ALERT] 📢

Crosswind by Crosswind Crew - A survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Explore procedural open world, gather, build, and craft. Overcome challenging bosses in soulslite combat.

Wishlist
store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/

#coolindies #indiegame #pirates

Crosswind on Steam

Crosswind is a survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Explore procedural open world, gather, build and craft. Overcome challenging bosses in soulslite combat. Sail your ship, fight on land and sea, ...

store.steampowered.com

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Shrine's Legacy - Out Now! @shrineslegacy.bsky.social · 1d

Shrine's Legacy is OUT NOW!! 🎉🥳

⚔️
Restore the Sword, reunite the elements. The legacy will be known! SHARE AND LET IT BE SO!!!
💎

Thank you all for your support over the years.❤️
Links to buy the game below! 👇 #jrpg #indiegame #shrineslegacy

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 1d

My succulents are loving life.
The first pic is from August. The 2nd pic is from yesterday.

Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 1d

[INDIE ALERT] 📢

Son of Thanjai by Ayelet Studio - An action-adventure epic set in 11th-century South India. As a Chola king burdened by legacy, you must embark on a personal journey that blurs the line between duty and destiny.

Wishlist
store.steampowered.com/app/2879790/

#coolindies #indiegames

Son of Thanjai on Steam

Son of Thanjai is a cinematic action-adventure epic set in the culturally rich 11th-century South India. As a Chola king burdened by legacy, you must embark on a personal journey that blurs the line b...

store.steampowered.com

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 2d

[INDIE ALERT] 📢

BPM Bitcrushed by Awe Interactive - A retro roguelite where every shot, dodge, and jump must sync to the beat. Battle through dungeons where enemies attack in time with the music.

Wishlist
store.steampowered.com/app/3448070/

#coolindies #indiegame #roguelike

BPM Bitcrushed on Steam

BPM Bitcrushed: A retro roguelite where every shot, dodge, and jump must sync to the beat. Battle through dungeons where enemies attack in time with the music. Find epic loot and even import your own ...

store.steampowered.com

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 2d

Idk if this was scripted or coincidence but I know it was funny 😂

Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 3d

Big year for sequels that star ass kicking women.

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Kingdoms of the Dump @kingdomsofthedump.bsky.social · 4d

trash bags not included

kingdoms of the dump coming november
wishlist now, dumplings ~

store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 4d

It is very good. I just wish I could give the wolf a little sword.

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BARKOUR | Dog Agent Game 🐶 Demo - OUT NOW! @barkourdoggame.bsky.social · 4d

What if James Bond was… a dog? 🐶🔫

Wishlist BARKOUR 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1920290/...
and play as THUNDER, Agent T.H.U.N.D.E.R.🕵️🐕‍🦺

#screenshotsaturday #dog #doggo #indiegame #gamedev

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 5d

Hell yeah.

Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 5d

[INDIE ALERT] 📢

Godbreakers by @godbreakers.bsky.social - Chain aggressive combos, cancel moves mid-swing, and steal enemy powers to turn them against their masters in teams of up to 4.

Wishlist (Out Oct. 23)
store.steampowered.com/app/2687400/

#CoolIndies #indiegame #roguelike

GODBREAKERS on Steam

Take control of every fight with ferociously fluid combat as you chain aggressive combos, cancel moves mid-swing, and steal enemy powers to turn them against their masters. Play in up to 4-player co-o...

store.steampowered.com

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 5d

Me looking at my gaming laptop on my wfh days.

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Shrine's Legacy - Out Now! @shrineslegacy.bsky.social · 6d

5 days until Shrine's Legacy launches! Galadine is the largest city in the game. 🏰 #indiegames #JRPG

🌟📝 Shrine's Legacy launches October 7th! Wishlist links below. 👇

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 6d

[INDIE ALERT] 📢

Tombwater by @maxmraz.bsky.social - A Souls-Like Western. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that might just drive you to madness.

Wishlist (Release Date: Nov. 12)
store.steampowered.com/app/3308200/

#CoolIndies #indiegames #2D #Soulslike

Tombwater on Steam

A Souls-Like Western. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the eldritch horrors that lie beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that might just ...

store.steampowered.com

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Next Indie @nextindie.bsky.social · 6d

New look at 'Crude Oil', a physics-based action adventure game.

Coming 2026. Updated demo now available.

Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/1653020

#steam #indiegame #indiegames

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 7d

That line was hilarious. I'm mad at me for not watching these before.

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Tanat Boozayaangool 🔜 MIGW @tanatb.housefuckinggame.com · 7d

Building Relationships is now launching Q1 2026

We need a bit more time for the story to breathe, to launch with the best version of the game!

Thank you for all your support thus far, and your patience with the delay 🙏

Infographic noting Building Relationship's delay to Q1 2026

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Thee Champion✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🎮🎲 @christheechampion.bsky.social · 7d

YES!

Dotemu @dotemu.bsky.social · 7d

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion’s Demo is now LIVE on Steam!

💥 Face the Annihilation wave in two epic levels
⚔️ 9 powerful heroes: She-Hulk, Rocket Raccoon, Venom, Phyla-Vell, Spider-Man, Storm, Wolverine, Nova, Captain America
🤝 Local & Online co-op

The cosmic battle starts NOW!