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A community-driven platform for entry-level game devs. Dedicated to helping newcomers break into the industry and spotlighting indie games.

Join our community: linktr.ee/entrylvldev 🐲💚

#gamedev | #indiedev | #gamesindustry | #juniorgamedev | #indiegames
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(6/10) Kellyn "Fizz" Stephens (@fizz.blue) is a voice actor, jazz singer, and all-around entertainer who also works at @ysbryd.net in QA + live events. He’s passionate about all things games and music, and brings 110% energy to every role he takes on. 💚

🌐 Website: www.findfizz.biz
January 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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(5/10) Tyrone Barrozo (aka Stone) (@thementalstone.bsky.social) is part of our amazing community team and is a writer/narrative designer with two degrees & 10+ years of experience. His storytelling always hits; it’s both creative and beautifully crafted. 💚

📂 Portfolio: portfolio-stone.my.canva.site
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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(4/10) Alexandra Taylor is a visual development artist/illustrator, specializing in 2D + 3D character and environmental designs. She has a great eye for composition, detail, and creating stylized work. 💚

📂 Portfolio: www.artofalexandrataylor.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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(3/10) Fyoriosity is an aspiring game designer and writer with a passion for interactive media, psychological horror, and inclusive storytelling. They’re a true game generalist that's skilled at a little bit of everything! 💚

📂 Portfolio: myportfyolio.weebly.com/about-me.html
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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(2/10) Shahine Rachidi is a game designer, programmer, and 2D surrealist artist with a passion for making unique games. They love iterating on ideas that spark both creativity and conversation. 💚

📂 Portfolio: pumpkinshosho.newgrounds.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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(1/10) Moomin (aka Peach) is a 2D artist/animator, game creator, and aspiring producer with 3+ years of industry experience. They love making atmospheric, sentimental games and are always tinkering with new projects. 💚

📂 Portfolio: moominlee.wordpress.com/about/
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Happy #PortfolioDay, folks! 🐲💚

We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible talent in our community. These folks are seriously SO good at what they do (and a bunch of them are currently looking for work!) 👀

Check out their portfolios below and show them some love—they're amazing! ♡♡♡
2D digital artwork by Moomin Lee. Shows a man turned to the side, biting a red rose he’s holding. He has long brown hair tied in a ponytail bun, red lips, and wears a black-and-white suit. He looks at the viewer with an intense gaze. "2D digital artwork by Shahine Rachidi. Drawn in a surrealist style. Shows a black-and-white humanoid figure with cracks all over and snakes for hair. They’re holding a watch, with abstract shapes and a bright red background. 2D digital artwork by Fyoriosity. Shows a girl holding a bright pink candle. She has long pink hair, wings, wears a black-and-white dress, and has a bright white halo. Two pink candles float on each side of her. 2D digital artwork by Alexandra Taylor. Shows a cartoonish scene of two kids running scared from a dog in a ghost costume. One kid dropped a flashlight. In the background, a crescent moon lights up the deep blue sky and shows leafless trees.
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Happy New Year from all of us at ENTRY LVL! 🎇✨

To all of our #gamedev friends: here’s hoping 2026 is kind. May it bring good news, stability, wins big & small, creative inspiration, and plenty of reasons to smile. Manifesting a kind 2026 (seriously… please be kind!! 🙏)

See you next year, folks! ☝️🤓
The “woosh!” meme, but with ENTRY LVL’s green water dragon mascot, FishHook. He’s got a pointy black wizard hat with a silver moon and star. He's also holding a sparkly silver star wand. Text says: “WHOOSH~!! You will now have a good 2026!!!” with a smiley face and little yellow sparkles.
January 1, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Today's #indiegame highlight: A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer by @richardstampdev.bsky.social! 🗡️💖

Join three kobolds in a trenchcoat on the hunt for shinies & tasty treats! This hand-drawn dungeon crawler has turn-based battles, edible gear, randomized loot & more.

🔗 steam.pm/app/3989640
A screenshot from A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer showing the adventurer stats menu. Three goofy kobolds are stacked inside a pink trenchcoat covered in hearts. One blue, one pink, and one green. The inventory is packed with fun items like cheese, a cupcake, an axe, and more. You can see sections for Adventurer Stats, individual kobold info, and items. All three kobolds have their tongues out (there's absolutely no thoughts behind those eyes.) The whole thing is done in a hand-drawn, crayon art style. A screenshot from A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer showing an in-game shop. Text at the top reads: “A Goblin Weapons Trader!” Behind the table is a green goblin with huge ears and a top hat. They're selling an assortment of weapons like a broken bottle, a wooden sword, an axe, and more. Each priced in the game’s currency called “shinies.” On the left, you can see the in-game map, action options like attack and defend, and directional arrows. Along the bottom are the three kobolds stacked in a trenchcoat: Topp (blue, the head), Meedul (red, the torso), and Bawtom (green, the bottom.) It's done in a hand-drawn, crayon art style. A screenshot from A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer showing an enemy encounter. Text at the top reads: "A gross glob monster!" Shows a bright green slime that's waving, with a goofy expression. On the left, you can see the in-game map, action options like attack and defend, and directional arrows. Along the bottom are the three kobolds stacked in a trenchcoat: Topp (blue, the head), Meedul (red, the torso), and Bawtom (green, the bottom.) It's done in a hand-drawn, crayon art style. A screenshot from A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer showing an encounter. Shows a large, brown spider with red eyes hanging from the ceiling. On the left, you can see the in-game map, action options like attack and defend, and directional arrows. Along the bottom are the three kobolds stacked in a trenchcoat: Topp (blue, the head), Meedul (red, the torso), and Bawtom (green, the bottom.) It's done in a hand-drawn, crayon art style.
December 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Holly and jolly holidays from all of us at ENTRY LVL! May your winter festivities be warm, restful, and full of simple joys.🎄💚
The Santa "who tf asked for" meme template. Shows ENTRY LVL's green water dragon mascot, FishHook, under the text. Shows Santa is staring at a long Christmas list. FishHook has no thoughts behind his eyes.
December 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Today's #indiegame highlight: Yord by Jacqueline Koch! 🐈‍⬛🖤

Step into Yord’s cabin, where a warm seat is waiting just for you. Inside you’ll find a handful of little comforts, all meant to ease your mind, lift your spirits, and help you reflect.

🔗 jacqueline-koch.itch.io/yord
A screenshot from Yord showing a hand-drawn, monochrome scene of a wizard-like character seated at a table. They have long curly hair, wear a pointed hat, and are holding a quill. A kitty with a bow sits nearby. On the table are various objects like a skull, rotary phone, candle, cards, jewels, and an apple. Text reads: “Ah, welcome. It’s a true pleasure to have you here. Your arrival is most timely, things have grown rather quiet as of late.” A screenshot from Yord featuring a hand-drawn, monochrome scene of a cat lying on its back with a happy expression. A framed doodle of the same kitty appears on screen, with the cursor shown as a pencil. A screenshot from Yord showing a hand-drawn, monochrome scene of a rotary phone. Text says: "Ask for help. Needing support doesn't make you less capable, it makes you human. Reaching out is a brave step toward connection and understanding. There are people who want to stand beside you. You don't have to varry everything alone." A screenshot from Yord featuring a hand-drawn, monochrome scene showing a collection of tarot cards. One large card is on the left, depicting a side-view of a character with long hair, a big star earring, and worried expression. Cursive text at the top reads: “The Star.”
December 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Today's #indiegame highlight: TetherGeist by O. & Co. Games! 🧙‍♀️✨

Embark on a challenging, heartfelt pilgrimage as Mae in this precision 2D platformer. Hone your Astral Projection abilities, uncover hidden paths, and let your tethered spirit guide you to the journey’s end.

🔗 steam.pm/app/2474430
A screenshot from TetherGeist. Shows the main character, Mae, standing on a grassy stone ledge with a small pink spirit floating beside them. A lush green valley stretches into the distance, leading to a pale stone hillside village. It's detailed in 2D pixel art. A screenshot from TetherGeist. Shows the main character, Mae, speaking with their mother. The mother has a worried expression. Text says: "I'm sorry Mae, you have unique needs and we just want you to be safe." Shows pale stone houses with red roofs, and the background has greenery all around. It's detailed in 2D pixel art. A screenshot from TetherGeist. Depicts the main character, Mae, platforming in a bright blue, sea-themed area. There's a purple spirit companion following behind. The scene has fish enemies like purple glowing jellyfish as well as pink coral. It's detailed in 2D pixel art. A screenshot from TetherGeist. Shows the main character, Mae, speaking with an incredibly large, bright green toad. The toad's mouth is open. The background shows a forested area with purple mushrooms and greenery. It's detailed in 2D pixel art.
December 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Today's #indiegame highlight: High Pines by Studio Sapling! 🌲💚

Step into the quiet hush of High Pines Summer Camp... now eerily deserted. In this first-person mystery adventure, wander abandoned cabins and overgrown trails to uncover what happened to the missing campers.

🔗 steam.pm/app/4152270
A screenshot of the video game High Pines depicting a red cabin, two green cabins, and a blue cabin. Set in a vibrantly sunny campground nestled among various bushes and trees. A screenshot from the game High Pines. Shows a night time scene with a cozy campfire. A full moon shines brightly in the background. A screenshot from the game High Pines. Shows a notebook with polaroid photos depicting different scenery. Has text on the left: "The Lake" with "boat house, watch tower" and "pier." Text to the right has notes detailing strange sightings in the area. A screenshot from the game High Pines. Shows an analog camera looking into a dark, spooky cave. The cave has greenery growing inside and large rocky walls.
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Exciting news: we're hosting our first-ever workshop on 12/13 @ 4 PM PST w/ @luketalksgames.bsky.social as our presenter! 🐲💚

Streaming live on Discord + Twitch, this workshop covers resume tips—how to meet hiring standards, pass ATS & highlight your best skills.

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
Cute, hand-drawn graphic in seafoam blues and greens with ENTRY LVL’s dark green dragon FishHook in the corners. Features Luke Davis’s headshot with a green border and teal accents. Shows his past companies, his title, and has the event info in black text. Overall has a notebook-like vibe.
December 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Happy turkey day from all of us at ENTRY LVL! 🦃🧡

We're so grateful for all of you—we couldn’t have built this amazing community without your support! Whether you celebrate or not, we hope your day’s full of good food and plenty to be thankful for.

Wishing you a cran-tastic day! ✨
A drawing of FishHook (ENTRY LVL’s green water dragon mascot) sitting at a tiny table with a real photo of a turkey dinner. "Happy Thanksigiving" is written in white cursive in the top left. FishHook’s staring blankly, head empty, no thoughts. He will chomp the turkey.
November 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Join us 12/08 @ 5 PM PST for a chat w/ @katcraig.bsky.social as she shares her #gamedev journey & advice for juniors looking to break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then! ٩(^ᗜ^ )و´-

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
A cutesy, spring colored graphic woth light and dark greens. Announcing ENTRY LVL’s next Breaking Into Games interview with Kat Craig, Senior UI/UX Designer at Jam City. Her name and title are written in a purple font. There are adorable hand-drawn stickers of our green water dragon mascot, FishHook. Additional stickers like stars and heart speech bubbles are on the flyer.
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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We’re excited to share that ENTRY LVL has partnered with Amir Satvat’s Games Community! 🐲💚

ASGC is a fantastic support network full of resources and opportunities for aspiring #gamedevs. Huge thanks to Amir Satvat—we’re so honored to be featured in your library! 🙏

🔗 amirsatvat.com/resourcelibr...
Text says “friendship ended with unemployment, now Amir Satvat is my best friend.” A goofy meme announcing ENTRY LVL's partnership with Amir Satvat’s Games Community. Shows a person with the ENTRY LVL logo as their face shaking hands with Amir Satvat.
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Of course!! We’re big fans of your game and hope more people get to play it!! 🐲💚
A low poly, 3D art of a goofy little white kitty holding a red heart.
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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P.S. — This event will also be on Brody’s birthday, whew!! 🥳
November 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Join us 11/17 @ 4 PM PST for a chat w/ @aydrob.bsky.social as he shares his #indiedev journey & advice for juniors looking to break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then! ദ്ദി(•̀ ᗜ <)

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
Graphic for Brody Armstrong’s “Breaking Into Games” Q&A with ENTRY LVL. It’s got a sage green background with a white hand-drawn grid, plus a little blue birthday hat with yellow stars and pink heart stickers on him. His name, title, and current companies are listed on the left in dark green text/borders.
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Shoutout to our Community Assistant, @arunabhd.bsky.social, for their amazing VFX work on this beautiful game! 🐲💚
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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The lovely folks at @gamesjobsdirect.bsky.social are hosting their first-ever Indie Game Showcase! 🙌✨

This virtual event highlights #indiegames & their creators, helping #indiedevs share their stories, show their work, and connect with peers & industry professionals.

Link & details below! 👇
Graphic for Games Jobs Direct Indie Showcase with the words "Indie Showcase" in purple and green fonts. The background is light green and decorated with game-related stickers such as a controller, Game Boy, hearts, "Game Over," etc.
November 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Today's #indiegame spotlight: The Song of Invermere by Nene & their talented team! ⛪💖

In a moonlit town that never sees light, play as the Lamb—a wandering sister of the Red Church. Serve the parish amid waking nightmares and uncover the towns dark secrets.

🔗 9sen.itch.io/the-song-of-...
Title screen for “The Song of Invermere.” The title of the game is in yellow gothic text. Shows a church silhouette with a foreboding red sky in the background. Artwork from the game. A monstrous, grotesque creature stands inside a building with gothic architecture. The dialogue reads: “The one who haunts my dreams.” Artwork from the game. A grotesque, monstrous creature is seen outside a window. Three dialogue options appear: Absolution, Penance, Reflection. Artwork from the game. A figure in full black armor, called The Admiral, stands outside a window. Dialogue reads: “Forgive me for I have sinned.”
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Hope everyone had a fun & safe Halloween. Before we head into the holiday season, here's one last treat just for you! 🍬🧡

Thanks to our super talented Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, we've got a fang-tastic "your month = your spooky FishHook" slideshow! Which one did you get? 👀
November 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Hey ghoulfriends! The ENTRY LVL crew is witching you all a super spooktacular Halloween! 🎃🧡

Our lovely Founder, @knightsicle.bsky.social, went all out with this gourdgeous FishHook pumpkin! Isn't this like the coolest carving you've ever seen?

Sending lots of love your way & happy hauntings! 👻✨
A glowing pumpkin carved with ENTRY LVL’s mascot, FishHook the water dragon! “Happy Halloween” is carved at the top in red and yellow letters.
October 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM