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Crabby Sam

@goawayimcrabby.bsky.social

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gamedev & pixel artist still workin on #Moonshell_Island despite it all she/her | 35+ | 🦀 subscribe for perks: http://patreon.com/cheekynauts tip jar: https://ko-fi.com/goawayimcrabby wishlist: http://s.team/a/1629660 studio: @cheekynauts.bsky.social

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Crabby Sam @goawayimcrabby.bsky.social · Nov 1

Ahoy! I'm Crabby Sam, and I'm workin' on #Moonshell_Island!

Grow a crab's clubhouse into a thriving community hub and uproot the island's monster veggie problem in this cozy action adventure comin' to PC and console... eventually!
#PitchYaGame #gamedev #pixelart

Wishlist the game: s.team/a/1629660

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

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Tony Wojnar @tonywojnar.bsky.social · 4d

Finished this level this week! All decorated and filled with collectibles. Even got some fantastic music from one of our composers Jon. Happy with how this turned out.
#screenshotsaturday

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pigeom 🏳️‍⚧️ @thepigeom.itch.io · Aug 15

Finally uploading these pixel art gifs!

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Schotti 🌏🛸 @schotti.dev · 4d

Hi #screenshotsaturday! Let's chat with our friendly fisherman while enjoying #santria's overhauled multiple choice text box! #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #gamemaker

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🌆 Candletown - Developers of Azurebloom @candletown.bsky.social · 5d

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molegato (🐸 Frogun dev) @molegato.bsky.social · 15d

Here's the trailer to my coming game: Twinkle's Galactic Tour!
Just an alien gal trying to make it as a singstar 👽⭐
A musical platformer with feels and rocket boots, inspired in 90s anime!
#lowpoly #indiegames #gamedev

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NOP @noppixels.bsky.social · 7d

Respite on a small floating island

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PixelMooster🏳️‍⚧️ @pixelmooster.bsky.social · 11d

PIXEL ART COMMISSION SHEET!!!

Prices:
64x64 icons - £10 ($12 USD / $12 AUD / €11)
Character Portraits - £10 ($30 USD / $50 AUD / €28)
Full Piece - £40 ($50 USD / $70 AUD / €45)

Dm for more info!
Paypal Only!
#artist #commissions #pixelartcommissions #pixelart

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SunnieMunch🌻 @sunniemunch.com · 7d

Happy October!! 🪿🍂

Illustrated landscape of a curved road in a neighbourhood. The trees have a mix of orange and green leaves with orange leaf piles all around. on the street corner is a leaning stop sign, and 4 geese dressed up much too early for halloween.

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BRTNH @brtnh.com · 7d

Hello! I'm André Bertanha (BRTNH).

🔥 I'm open for work! 🔥

I'm a game art generalist with 7 years of experience who's moving towards character design and animation work.
I'm looking for contract game work, but also I'm open for other gigs!

To find my email and portfolio: brtnh.com

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Shrine's Legacy - Out Now! @shrineslegacy.bsky.social · 8d

6 days until Shrine's Legacy launches! Use your water magic wisely to clean up some grime. 🌊 #pixelart #indiedev

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

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Kris (Wishlist Mansion of a Million Monsters!) @kristruitt.bsky.social · 7d

I added a fishing minigame, but I think I maybe misunderstood something?

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Innerfire Studios @innerfirestudios.bsky.social · 9d

Mike, "Mr. Steal Your Sister", enters stage left!🎭

🌲Introducing Mike from Project Evertree!
#gamedev #pixelart #cozygames

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Innerfire Studios @innerfirestudios.bsky.social · 15d

🚍Aaaand, the bus is finally here!

Meet our new game, 🌲Project Evertree!🌲 (working title)

We're excited to share more news about it soon, stay tuned!
#gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 20d

🚀🚀EXCITING NEWS!!🚀🚀

After four years of development, Little Rocket Lab finally launches on October 7!

Build brilliant factories and forge lifelong friendships

Coming to Steam and Xbox / PC Game Pass

RTs super appreciated❤️

littlerocketlab.com

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Donovan [Megahammer Studios] @megahammerstudios.bsky.social · 19d

Little Rocket Lab launches October 7th! This game is absolutely great!

Been working as the composer and sound designer on it for about 4 years now. So incredibly excited to share it with the world!

Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 20d

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Crystal Story: Crystology @crystalstory.bsky.social · 19d

I added the Playground in, and I'm going to get it hooked up to the adjoining areas next

I bolted on a few more things to the battle system, too! You can now parry enemy attacks and Mina's got a new healing spell – Enkindle :) other misc tweaks have been made too.

#gamedev #prerenderedbackgrounds

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EFkyo @efkyo.bsky.social · 11d

Bellthur forge sister in action. #wendigoblue #pixelart #gamedev #screenshotsaturday #gamemaker

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STUDIO ATMA | GRAVASTAR @studioatma.com · 11d

Hey #screenshotsaturday! Let’s make some (Chroma) magic!

Here’s some #wip of our Chroma Magic system and some sweet spells we’re getting all hooked up!

#indiedev #gamedev #jrpg #rpg #magic #indiegames #videogames #gravastar

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✨ Starbright Agency 🪐 Play our Free Demo ✨ @thoughtbreadgames.bsky.social · 11d

Our UI Designer asked if we would share our History Log for #screenshotsaturday, but we weren't sure if it was something "U" or "I" would be interested in.

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TacticsReturners @tacticsreturners.com · Jun 6

#PitchYaGame
Tactics Returners: Welcome to the Rebellion!

🧠 Face decisive tactical challenges against superior forces!
💪 Utilize Burst Arts to empower your abilities!
❌ No weird gameplay shenanigans!

#gamedev | #jrpg

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SunnieMunch🌻 @sunniemunch.com · 13d

Made an Icon pack based around one of my summer illustrations 💞

Buy Here!! :)
www.etsy.com/listing/4376...

Promo Image for My Fish Walk Icon Pack showing the apps on a phone and wallpaper on an ipad mock up

Promo image of the 75+Icons and 3 widgets included in the pack with previews of 25 icons and all 3 widgets

Product photo showing the icon pack on my phone :)

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Crabby Sam @goawayimcrabby.bsky.social · Aug 30

Hear that, #ScreenshotSaturday? Tis the siren's song of #Moonshell_Island that keeps this #indiedev sailing on. Respite won't come until I reach the destiny that calls me.
#gamemaker #pixelart 🔊🎵

Music by @queergermangirl.bsky.social 🧡
Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/mir-mi...

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Crabby Sam @goawayimcrabby.bsky.social · Aug 2

Abandon ship, #ScreenshotSaturday! She's taken on too much water... But Cap'n Crabby's not going down without a fight! Avast, be that land on the horizon?

Aye, it's #Moonshell_Island! But something's different...

Captain's #gamedev log:
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...

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Sandpenguin - Broken Relic @sandpenguin.bsky.social · 29d

Help me make Broken Relic! a fantasy point 'n click adventure full of magic seals, arcane books, and silly jokes. #pointandclick #adventuregame #indiegames #pointandclick #pixelart

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