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Jez @jezcorden.com · 12h

I'm looking for indie devs who have an ID@Xbox game coming to Xbox Series X|S / Xbox PC via Xbox Play Anywhere in the next 9 months.

Is that you? Drop your games below for a potential feature! #indiedev #indiegames

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Goblin Of Indie 🎃🎮 @gardenofindie.bsky.social · 11h

📣 Preemptive mention that there will be NO Garden Party this coming Sunday because I'm going to see Pete & Bas with @indianacrohns.bsky.social HELL fuckin yeah 🔥

youtu.be/6EptaoA--IU?...

Pete & Bas - Sindhu Sesh

YouTube video by Sindhu World

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B Rawsushi @bterrormisu.bsky.social · 11h

Some more Bugaboo Pocket cutting room floor art.
Here's "spider01".

#pixelart #indiedev

Four critters resembling spiders in an underground cavern. From left to right: a juvenile, an adolescent, an adult spider with a glowing strip on its black, and an ex-spider.

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 11h

⚔ Artist Spotlight! ⚔

BLANKSWORD, our story-rich roguelike RPG, is nearing the end of its Kickstarter campaign! To celebrate, we're highlighting artists in our community.

Today's feature is from candiedreptile.at.app.wafrn.net, with a moving, incredibly beautiful animation. Links in reply! ⬇️

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The bones of Natasha 🏴🌻 @alterici.bsky.social · 19h

It's always International Lesbian Day in my heart.

a picture of sonic the hedgehog giving a thumbs up and the words lesbians

Alt: a picture of sonic the hedgehog giving a thumbs up and the words lesbians

media.tenor.com

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Slime Rancher @slimerancher.com · 17h

We've patched up the following bugs for Xbox players:
🔧 Save issues
🔧 Disappearing Twin Slimes
🔧 Missing treasure pod UI
🔧 Kiosk progression issues

Thanks so much for your patience!

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RACCOIN @raccoingame.bsky.social · 18h

why hire ME as your financial advisor? 🦝 i’ll let the evidence speak for itself… hehehe.

#deckbuilder #roguelike #indiegames

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Kokoro Kitchen ✨🍡 DEMO out now!! 🥭🍂 @mangoleafgames.bsky.social · 18h

9 days to go!! Time for our favorite veg 💕 Carrots, mushrooms, and nappa cabbage 🥬🥕🍄

Fun to model, a little harder to draw 😂 it might not be typical, but we love to put these in our miso soup to make it really hearty in the winter ❄️

#gamedev #indiegame #cozygame

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Goblin Of Indie 🎃🎮 @gardenofindie.bsky.social · 19h

So glad I finally committed to a Patch subscription a couple months ago. Gaming zines are my true love, and it's still something I'd love to do some day. 🖤

Patch | Indie Gaming Magazine @patchmagazine.bsky.social · 19h

🌃 NOVEMBER COVER REVEAL! 🌃

We’re celebrating indie excellence with our annual Patch of Approval 2025! 🏅

Also, Explore special categories including Safe in Our World x Patch and Patch’s first-ever Game Jam! 💙

Pre-orders are open until October 25th

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 19h

We're just one month away from @extralife4kids.bsky.social 2025!

Join us in supporting @cmnhospitals.bsky.social to help kids in our community.

Want to donate or see more? Check out our team page!

www.extra-life.org/teams/whitet...

Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future

I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.

www.extra-life.org

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 1d

Proud to announce Deviant Legal’s Game Developer’s Guide to Publishing Agreements: a free resource for developers wanting to learn about publishing deals. Publicly accessible, without requiring to provide your data: deviantlegal.com/guide/game-d...

An image about the game developer's guide to publishing agreements feauturing otto the otter

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 1d

When @aceottorney.bsky.social first told me about this I said "this could change people's lives and stop developers from getting exploited" and having seen the final resource, I think I was not wrong. I'd call it a must-bookmark for indie devs.

René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 1d

Proud to announce Deviant Legal’s Game Developer’s Guide to Publishing Agreements: a free resource for developers wanting to learn about publishing deals. Publicly accessible, without requiring to provide your data: deviantlegal.com/guide/game-d...

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Goblin Of Indie 🎃🎮 @gardenofindie.bsky.social · 19h

Oooo BIG Fields of Mistria news today! 😍

Fields of Mistria ✨ Out Now in Early Access @fieldsofmistria.bsky.social · 19h

✨Fields of Mistria's latest roadmap is here!
Update 4: The Mines Update arrives in early 2026, featuring the conclusion of the Mines Storyline and a secret bachelorette! Plus a glimpse at what’s planned for 1.0. 💙
🔗 Read more: www.fieldsofmistria.com/post/fields-...

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Goblin Of Indie 🎃🎮 @gardenofindie.bsky.social · 19h

Birth is one of my favorite games ever, and if you haven't played it, what better time than now to check it out with Halloween so close?! 💀

ANIMAL WELL @animalwell.bsky.social · 19h

apps.apple.com/us/app/birth... Madison released Birth on iOS today! This may possibly be the best way yet to play it

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prisonofhusks.bsky.social @prisonofhusks.bsky.social · 19h

Wondering whos making PRISON OF HUSKS, and what we want the game to be?

We just posted our first dev log! Check it out for some sneak peaks behind the screen!

store.steampowered.com/news/app/297...

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sink @sinksadventure.bsky.social · 1d

My new open world precision "batformer" Vampire's Best Friend is out now on Steam and itch with a 10% launch discount!

Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!

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Bastinus Rex @bastinusrex.bsky.social · 2d

CARIMARA is OUT !!
With a brand new trailer 😱

Can't wait to see people discover all the little surprises I prepared...

It's ONLY $4.5 now and it's perfect for HALLOWEEN 🎃
Let's buy it and spread the word, please!!

Critical Reflex @cr-games.bsky.social · 2d

CARIMARA: BENEATH THE FORLORN LIMBS IS OUT NOW ON STEAM

a short horror story about ghosts, goblins and polite anxiety of asking too much.

untangle the mysteries of a "ghost problem" haunting this unwelcoming, desolate house. even if it means digging up uncomfortable truths.

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Critical Reflex @cr-games.bsky.social · 2d

CARIMARA: BENEATH THE FORLORN LIMBS IS OUT NOW ON STEAM

a short horror story about ghosts, goblins and polite anxiety of asking too much.

untangle the mysteries of a "ghost problem" haunting this unwelcoming, desolate house. even if it means digging up uncomfortable truths.

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elliejoypanic @elliejoypanic.bsky.social · 1d

🌲DOUBLE NATURE THEMED INDIE GAME DAY!🌲

I'm checking out the 1.0 update for The Wandering Village (and I'm giving away codes!) and the new Terra Nil DLC!

I love both of these games, huge thanks to @strayfawnstudio.bsky.social & @devolverdigital.com for the codes 🖤

✨ twitch.tv/elliejoypanic ✨

ellie is smiling holding her cheeks in her hands, over two game arts. The left is terra nil, a foresty mountainous landscape with wildlife and eco friendly buildings, and the right is The Wandering Village with a big alien dinosaur creature with a town on its back

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Goblin Of Indie 🎃🎮 @gardenofindie.bsky.social · 1d

I played this demo years ago, so cool to see this game finally making it to the finish line!! 🥳

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

Shrine's Legacy is OUT NOW!! 🎉🥳

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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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Goblin Of Indie 🎃🎮 @gardenofindie.bsky.social · 1d

And as a bat main, I REALLY need that Candy Corn Bat that I apparently missed?! 👀🔥

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Goblin Of Indie 🎃🎮 @gardenofindie.bsky.social · 1d

The Super Schrodinger's Cat is so fucking clever 🤣🤣

Super Animal Royale @animalroyale.com · 1d

Is that a clucking crossbow? The Howloween update is here!

🎃 Howloween event
🐣 Limited-time Bwoking Launcher
📰 Mooseletter (we’re on track for an end of year SAW release!)
✨ And more

Read here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/843...

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Donovan [Megahammer Studios] @megahammerstudios.bsky.social · 1d

Little Rocket Lab is OUT NOW!!

I have so much to share, so much music to show, tales to tell...

BUT FIRST. Most importantly:

1. @kyleschmitz.bsky.social : thank you for this amazing game

2. Everyone else: go check ou the game NOW (please)!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgWY...

Little Rocket Lab - Now Available on Steam and Xbox Game Pass!

YouTube video by No More Robots

www.youtube.com

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Possessor(s) @possessors.bsky.social · 1d

Agradyne is just a regular company, right?

...RIGHT?

Possessor(s). 11.11.25. PC+PS5. 😈

Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2132890/...

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Pixile @pixilestudios.com · 2d

Quick Super Merch update! All shipments will pause Oct 11–Nov 12 while Cheryl is out of town.

U.S. shipping’s also still paused until tariff issues clear up. Thanks so much for your patience and support! ❤️

merch.animalroyale.com/pages/faq

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