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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 14h

This is amazing!! Thank you to the writer for such a glowing review.

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Idle Researcher @idleresearcher.bsky.social · 14h

"It looks like a delightful, charming, and genuinely innovative take on the idle genre, prioritizing your relaxation over a constant grind[...] It promises a small, quiet, and satisfying kind of magic."

A lovely piece from @indieinsights.bsky.social.

#nextfest #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev

1st Look: Is Familiar Findings the Cozy Desktop Companion You've Been Waiting For?

If your Steam wish list is starting to look like a supernatural zoo of delightful creatures, then let’s introduce you to a new resident: Familiar Findings.

indieinsights.org

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 4d

I didn't post about this! Satan is an Astronaut is on sale with the #SteamAutumnSale.

Play as Cassie as she makes a coven with her crew to save their lives. With 13 endings and 20+ CGs there's lots to explore. Its a perfect horror VN for spooky season.

🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3062530/...

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 12d

I’ve played the demo and it was amazingly fun, really enjoyed it, and loved the story and gameplay! I wish you luck in the Kickstarter and hope to see the full game made ✨

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Idle Researcher @idleresearcher.bsky.social · 15d

If you're a content creator/games reviewer and you're interested in joining our press list please reply below/DM me. Looking to work with a wide variety of smaller creators. Familiar Findings is a cozy idle game where you summon witches' familiars to complete a magical grimoire. #indiedev #gamedev

Capsule art for the idle game Familiar Findings. It depicts a white-haired elf holding a spell book/grimoire. Purple smoke is coming out from the pages forming into a two-tailed cat. A dragon peeks at the book from behind her shoulder. The background is yellow with purple font spelling the games title.

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 16d

I just got back into it a couple months ago. Add you as a friend :)

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mxgoldenwood @mxgoldenwood.bsky.social · 16d

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 17d

In #FamiliarFindings we have a display mode where the game goes from being on your task bar to being in it's own window. The window background can repeat so you can resize to how you'd like it to be. I'm still working on the art, that's a WIP.

#cozygames #creaturecollector #indiedev

Screen window of game with familiars on the bottom and a bright, colourful pixel art background or a forest and a witch's hut.

The same game with the background on the right side of the screen with the ledt taken up by google docs.

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 19d

That’s really exciting!! I’m pumped. It’s always how the writing for my VNs go too. Chapter 1 is a breeze to write then I stall at chapter 2 because there’s so much CONTENT.

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 20d

For #FamiliarFindings we're going to be adding little animations to Avia your little corner witch as you interact with the game. I've got a happy wave hello for when you open the game up in the works.

#pixelart #indiedev

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 22d

Yay!! Game trailer!! Huge thank you to Foxdrift for working on it~ I'm really happy with how the game's coming along and hope you wishlist Familiar Findings.

Cliffa Games @cliffagames.bsky.social · 22d

The #FamiliarFindings team is super excited to show off our first trailer put together by the amazing @foxdriftstudios.bsky.social.

✨Wishlist the game on Steam!✨ store.steampowered.com/app/3914780?...

Watch out for the demo coming soon~

#CozyGame #Idlegame #CreatureCollector #GameTrailer

Familiar Findings - Demo Trailer

YouTube video by Cliffa Games

www.youtube.com

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 22d

Game Devs of Color Expo on Steam

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 22d

Thanks so much Meiri!! That's so sweet 🥹✨ We're gonna be adding more lil' guys for you to enjoy too.

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 22d

Yay!! Game trailer!! Huge thank you to Foxdrift for working on it~ I'm really happy with how the game's coming along and hope you wishlist Familiar Findings.

Cliffa Games @cliffagames.bsky.social · 22d

The #FamiliarFindings team is super excited to show off our first trailer put together by the amazing @foxdriftstudios.bsky.social.

✨Wishlist the game on Steam!✨ store.steampowered.com/app/3914780?...

Watch out for the demo coming soon~

#CozyGame #Idlegame #CreatureCollector #GameTrailer

Familiar Findings - Demo Trailer

YouTube video by Cliffa Games

www.youtube.com

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · 27d

From what I understand every petition over 500 signatures will be presented to the House.

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · Sep 7

I always miss #ScreenshotSaturday so I'm sneaking something in for #FamiliarFindings. Did you know you can play this game while also playing Stardew? I'm excited about what we're bringing into the game!

#cozygame #creaturecollector #idlegame

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Idle Researcher @idleresearcher.bsky.social · Sep 5

Been a while since I shared some of the Familiars in my game. This little guy is yet to be named but his animations have come in from @minlii-assets.bsky.social and I have to say I think he looks great! #creaturecollector #idlegame #cozygame #screensitter #secondscreen

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Aura @aurahack.ca · Sep 3

If you're Canadian, please sign this! You'll have to confirm your signature via email but for good reason--this is a petition sponsored by an actual member of parliament. These petitions can lead to actual meaningful action here. Doesn't take very long, please add your support!!

Michelle Keep @jmkeep.bsky.social · Sep 3

Canadians! There is a petition to sign to protest Mastercard and Visa's control over the purchase of legal adult content. This is specifically about the Steam & itchio situation, but language protects adult creators.

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

#nsfw #censorship #canpoli

@acvalens.net

Petition e-6695 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · Sep 4

Tired of this terf shit 🙃 I’m an NB creator that does art, writes, and makes games which focus on queer stories.

Heres my links: linktr.ee/demeru

I’m working on a VN called Celestial Waltz; my novel: Aether: Echoes of the Flame; a desktop cozy game: Familiar Findings.

Thanks for giving space!

Background for The Celestial Waltz of a painting of a cozy library and sitting room at night with a fire place casting a warm glow over the room. (Art not done by me)

One of the love interests for Celestial Waltz, it says Silva Archaios in orange at the bottom, and has a red haired person wearing a partially period coat and shirt of green and white, with gold trimming.

The cover for my novel, Ather:Echoes of the Flame. It has a teen woman of colour wearing a blue jean jacket. From her hand is the glow of fire that’s bursting from it.

Cover art of Familiar Findings with a white haired girl holding a spellbook. Coming out of it is an orange and white cat and behind the girl is a red baby dragon. The background is bright yellow and the words “familiar findings” is in the top centre.

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Radiant G🌈✨ @ Dracula posting @radiantg.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 ISO OF BI/PAN CREATIVES 📢

I’m making a starter pack for bi/pan folks in art, games, music, writing &/or voice acting! 🩷💜💙🩷💛🩵

🗣️If you’re a bi/pan creative, reply with what you do

🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
#BiVisibilityMonth #GameDev #IndieDev #VisualNovel #TTRPG #Music #Artist #Author #VoiceActor

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · Sep 3

Thanks so much Radiant!

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · Sep 3

Hi! This is me!! Big bi energy here making bi games filled with bi people 💖

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · Sep 2

Been searching for 3 years now and now resorting to part time a fast food joints that still don’t want to hire me 🥲 can’t keep making games if I don’t have money coming in.

Shykin @shykin.bsky.social · Jul 16

Offer received and accepted, funemployment ends homies.

I release my employment jelly to the wild now, thank you friend.

Employment jelly, repost for a job you'll love and deserve

Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · Sep 2

I’ve been slowly working on the next character, Kharis, a love interest for Celestial Waltz. Just when I need a break from pixel art aha.

A white elf with long navy hair wearing a dark blue and green 1800’s suit.

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Matt de Carvalho @demeru.itch.io · Aug 29

When I think or talk about cars, autonomous cars, and public transportation I get so angry. The solution to traffic, noise pollution, and toxic air, car deaths, is simple but the love and need for personal cars gets in the way. We need more trains and buses and trams, paths for walking and biking.

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