Ben Jelter
@jeltron.bsky.social
Artist and Game dev located in the USA.
Formerly @benjelter on twitter
Mastodon: @[email protected]
Games: The Machine, Metamorphosis Collection, co-creator of Unearthed w Gumpy Function
Comics: The Tumor, Heliosphere
Formerly @benjelter on twitter
Mastodon: @[email protected]
Games: The Machine, Metamorphosis Collection, co-creator of Unearthed w Gumpy Function
Comics: The Tumor, Heliosphere
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Ben Jelter
@jeltron.bsky.social
· Jul 10
I've been secretly working on a new game that just dropped and you can order it today!
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
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Ormblok (@Jeltron.bsky.social, Technofantasy)
"Use your blocks to create pellets in the playfield and then use the worm to eat the pellets!"
PWYC to download / play on itch.io - Gameboy, Browser: warpdoor.com/2025/10/12/o...
"Use your blocks to create pellets in the playfield and then use the worm to eat the pellets!"
PWYC to download / play on itch.io - Gameboy, Browser: warpdoor.com/2025/10/12/o...
October 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Ormblok (@Jeltron.bsky.social, Technofantasy)
"Use your blocks to create pellets in the playfield and then use the worm to eat the pellets!"
PWYC to download / play on itch.io - Gameboy, Browser: warpdoor.com/2025/10/12/o...
"Use your blocks to create pellets in the playfield and then use the worm to eat the pellets!"
PWYC to download / play on itch.io - Gameboy, Browser: warpdoor.com/2025/10/12/o...
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My favorite game from #gbcompo25 has to be OrmBlok by @jeltron.bsky.social and @technofantasy.bsky.social. What a fantastic spin on a classic game!
Alright, we've announced our shortlist, now it's YOUR turn!
Make sure you follow this account and reshare this post telling us what's your favourite contestant submitted to #gbcompo25 for a chance to win a Chromatic we and @modretro.bsky.social are giving away!
modretro.com/products/chr...
Make sure you follow this account and reshare this post telling us what's your favourite contestant submitted to #gbcompo25 for a chance to win a Chromatic we and @modretro.bsky.social are giving away!
modretro.com/products/chr...
Chromatic + Tetris Bundle
Chromatic is the ultimate cartridge console for people who simply want to game. No downloads, no logins, no interruptions–just plug in a cartridge and start playing. It’s gaming the way it used to ...
modretro.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
My favorite game from #gbcompo25 has to be OrmBlok by @jeltron.bsky.social and @technofantasy.bsky.social. What a fantastic spin on a classic game!
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I just beat Unearthed for Gameboy Color and loved every second of it. The puzzles are smart and very satisfying to solve. The story and the bleak, oppressive atmosphere are brilliant. Game is beautiful.
Simply one of the best games of the GBC.
Thanks @jeltron.bsky.social & Gumpy Function.
Simply one of the best games of the GBC.
Thanks @jeltron.bsky.social & Gumpy Function.
October 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I just beat Unearthed for Gameboy Color and loved every second of it. The puzzles are smart and very satisfying to solve. The story and the bleak, oppressive atmosphere are brilliant. Game is beautiful.
Simply one of the best games of the GBC.
Thanks @jeltron.bsky.social & Gumpy Function.
Simply one of the best games of the GBC.
Thanks @jeltron.bsky.social & Gumpy Function.
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Today we share a fantastic deep dive into the story of @jeltron.bsky.social, comic book artist and game creator.
Ben's work focuses on handcrafted experiences that prioritize player agency, realism, and emotional impact.
Check it out!
hitsave.org/from-comic-b...
youtu.be/dmGnhdhOytI
Ben's work focuses on handcrafted experiences that prioritize player agency, realism, and emotional impact.
Check it out!
hitsave.org/from-comic-b...
youtu.be/dmGnhdhOytI
From Comic Books to Game Boy: Ben Jelter's Journey into Handcrafted Gaming
YouTube video by Hit Save!
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today we share a fantastic deep dive into the story of @jeltron.bsky.social, comic book artist and game creator.
Ben's work focuses on handcrafted experiences that prioritize player agency, realism, and emotional impact.
Check it out!
hitsave.org/from-comic-b...
youtu.be/dmGnhdhOytI
Ben's work focuses on handcrafted experiences that prioritize player agency, realism, and emotional impact.
Check it out!
hitsave.org/from-comic-b...
youtu.be/dmGnhdhOytI
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A minor update to my #Playdate game "Sound Mind" that's still hugely satisfying: I finally replaced the placeholder animations for the bookcases.
Keen-eyed viewers will notice that the secret passages create a space that doesn't make sense, but that's okay because the game doesn't make sense.
Keen-eyed viewers will notice that the secret passages create a space that doesn't make sense, but that's okay because the game doesn't make sense.
September 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A minor update to my #Playdate game "Sound Mind" that's still hugely satisfying: I finally replaced the placeholder animations for the bookcases.
Keen-eyed viewers will notice that the secret passages create a space that doesn't make sense, but that's okay because the game doesn't make sense.
Keen-eyed viewers will notice that the secret passages create a space that doesn't make sense, but that's okay because the game doesn't make sense.
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"Recent" Collector Update: This was a release I was waiting for: Unearthed by @jeltron.bsky.social via @limitedrungames.com - a great concept, as I said already back during GB Compo 2021 😁
September 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"Recent" Collector Update: This was a release I was waiting for: Unearthed by @jeltron.bsky.social via @limitedrungames.com - a great concept, as I said already back during GB Compo 2021 😁
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New Video! Finally checking out some Game Boy Homebrew again!
Game Boy Homebrew In 2025 Is Insane!
youtu.be/dQWCCmC5xuY
Game Boy Homebrew In 2025 Is Insane!
youtu.be/dQWCCmC5xuY
Game Boy Homebrew In 2025 Is Insane!
YouTube video by RetroBreak
youtu.be
September 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
New Video! Finally checking out some Game Boy Homebrew again!
Game Boy Homebrew In 2025 Is Insane!
youtu.be/dQWCCmC5xuY
Game Boy Homebrew In 2025 Is Insane!
youtu.be/dQWCCmC5xuY
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Deuxième test du week-end, je m′attaque aujourd'hui à un gros morceau, la compilation Metamorphosis collection de @jeltron.bsky.social qui est à mes yeux le meilleur jeu d′horreur disponible sur gameboy.
www.gbrew.fr/tests/test-m...
www.gbrew.fr/tests/test-m...
[Test] Metamorphosis Collection, une compilation d'horreur sur Gameboy
Metamorphosis collection est un jeu développé par Ben Jelter pour Halloween 2024 et édité par Incube8 Games. Il s'agit d'une compilation de 3 expériences assez courtes sur une seule cartouche. Le jeu ...
www.gbrew.fr
September 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Deuxième test du week-end, je m′attaque aujourd'hui à un gros morceau, la compilation Metamorphosis collection de @jeltron.bsky.social qui est à mes yeux le meilleur jeu d′horreur disponible sur gameboy.
www.gbrew.fr/tests/test-m...
www.gbrew.fr/tests/test-m...
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OrmBlok is a new arcade puzzle game for Game Boy Color. Made with love in GBStudio by @jeltron.bsky.social and myself for GB Compo 2025. #gbdev #gamedev #gbstudio #gbcompo25 #homebrew
September 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
OrmBlok is a new arcade puzzle game for Game Boy Color. Made with love in GBStudio by @jeltron.bsky.social and myself for GB Compo 2025. #gbdev #gamedev #gbstudio #gbcompo25 #homebrew
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Happy #franticfriday for those who celebrate! Here's some footage of the first zone of Buzz Bumper, a pinball platformer for the #gameboy color, made in #gbstudio. DEMO coming soon!
pearacidic.itch.io/buzz-bumper-...
pearacidic.itch.io/buzz-bumper-...
September 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Happy #franticfriday for those who celebrate! Here's some footage of the first zone of Buzz Bumper, a pinball platformer for the #gameboy color, made in #gbstudio. DEMO coming soon!
pearacidic.itch.io/buzz-bumper-...
pearacidic.itch.io/buzz-bumper-...
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OrmBlok is a new game I made with @technofantasy.bsky.social for GB Compo 2025.
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
OrmBlok by BenJelter, Technofantasy
An arcade puzzle game for GBC
benjelter.itch.io
August 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
OrmBlok is a new game I made with @technofantasy.bsky.social for GB Compo 2025.
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
Reposted by Ben Jelter
Ben Jelter and I made an arcade puzzle game for GB Compo 2025! I am super proud of the work we put in. I hope you enjoy the game and I am excited to see what everyone else did for the jam! #gbdev #gbstudio #gbcompo25 #gamedev
OrmBlok is a new game I made with @technofantasy.bsky.social for GB Compo 2025.
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
OrmBlok by BenJelter, Technofantasy
An arcade puzzle game for GBC
benjelter.itch.io
August 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ben Jelter and I made an arcade puzzle game for GB Compo 2025! I am super proud of the work we put in. I hope you enjoy the game and I am excited to see what everyone else did for the jam! #gbdev #gbstudio #gbcompo25 #gamedev
OrmBlok is a new game I made with @technofantasy.bsky.social for GB Compo 2025.
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
OrmBlok by BenJelter, Technofantasy
An arcade puzzle game for GBC
benjelter.itch.io
August 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
OrmBlok is a new game I made with @technofantasy.bsky.social for GB Compo 2025.
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it!
#gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
Reposted by Ben Jelter
ORMBLOK //
"...is an arcade style falling block game with a twist. Use your blocks to create pellets in the playfield and then use the worm to eat the pellets!"
#GameBoy
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
"...is an arcade style falling block game with a twist. Use your blocks to create pellets in the playfield and then use the worm to eat the pellets!"
#GameBoy
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
August 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
ORMBLOK //
"...is an arcade style falling block game with a twist. Use your blocks to create pellets in the playfield and then use the worm to eat the pellets!"
#GameBoy
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
"...is an arcade style falling block game with a twist. Use your blocks to create pellets in the playfield and then use the worm to eat the pellets!"
#GameBoy
benjelter.itch.io/ormblok
To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the release of Unearthed, we are doing a sale until the end of August!
benjelter.itch.io/unearthed/de...
#gamedev #gameboy #gbcompo
benjelter.itch.io/unearthed/de...
#gamedev #gameboy #gbcompo
August 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the release of Unearthed, we are doing a sale until the end of August!
benjelter.itch.io/unearthed/de...
#gamedev #gameboy #gbcompo
benjelter.itch.io/unearthed/de...
#gamedev #gameboy #gbcompo
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A new game frin @jeltron.bsky.social has just dropped! I know what I'm doing for the next couple of hours. 🕹️ benjelter.itch.io/first-contac...
First Contact Protocol by BenJelter
A sci-fi puzzle game with branching choices and a crew fighting to survive.
benjelter.itch.io
July 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A new game frin @jeltron.bsky.social has just dropped! I know what I'm doing for the next couple of hours. 🕹️ benjelter.itch.io/first-contac...
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I loved it. I′ve done half of the endings, it′s a great game.
July 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I loved it. I′ve done half of the endings, it′s a great game.
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I’m incredibly excited to share that my Game Boy Color game, Self Simulated, is now available as a physical boxed cartridge!
modretro.com/products/sel...
I really hope you enjoy playing it as much as I enjoyed making it. ❤️
modretro.com/products/sel...
I really hope you enjoy playing it as much as I enjoyed making it. ❤️
July 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I’m incredibly excited to share that my Game Boy Color game, Self Simulated, is now available as a physical boxed cartridge!
modretro.com/products/sel...
I really hope you enjoy playing it as much as I enjoyed making it. ❤️
modretro.com/products/sel...
I really hope you enjoy playing it as much as I enjoyed making it. ❤️
I've been secretly working on a new game that just dropped and you can order it today!
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
July 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I've been secretly working on a new game that just dropped and you can order it today!
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
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And now for something completely different!
June 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
And now for something completely different!
I've been working on games nonstop for a while so I haven't done a lot of other important stuff. Just wrapping up another game so I took the time to add Unearthed and Metamorphosis Collection to my website: www.benjelter.com
#gamedev
#gamedev
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www.benjelter.com
June 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I've been working on games nonstop for a while so I haven't done a lot of other important stuff. Just wrapping up another game so I took the time to add Unearthed and Metamorphosis Collection to my website: www.benjelter.com
#gamedev
#gamedev
You may not know this but in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic I made a 4 player game that plays a lot like snake: benjelter.itch.io/tapeworm-tan...
I feel like maybe people didn't get to try it because of the pandemic. If you like snake, try it out!
I feel like maybe people didn't get to try it because of the pandemic. If you like snake, try it out!
Tapeworm Tangle by BenJelter
A game where tapeworms learn to be team players
benjelter.itch.io
May 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
You may not know this but in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic I made a 4 player game that plays a lot like snake: benjelter.itch.io/tapeworm-tan...
I feel like maybe people didn't get to try it because of the pandemic. If you like snake, try it out!
I feel like maybe people didn't get to try it because of the pandemic. If you like snake, try it out!
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@kenklippenstein.bsky.social
vtdigger.org/2025/04/17/i...
Apparently Michelle Zajko's lawyer released a 20 page letter but I can't find anywhere that published the full text. If you can get it, I think it would be in the public interest to make it available.
vtdigger.org/2025/04/17/i...
Apparently Michelle Zajko's lawyer released a 20 page letter but I can't find anywhere that published the full text. If you can get it, I think it would be in the public interest to make it available.
In 20-page letter, ‘Zizian’-linked detainee professes innocence, rebuts news coverage - VTDigger
In a lengthy missive from the Allegany County Detention Center, former Vermont resident Michelle Zajko denied murdering her parents and sought to correct what she saw as inaccurate media reports.
vtdigger.org
April 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
@kenklippenstein.bsky.social
vtdigger.org/2025/04/17/i...
Apparently Michelle Zajko's lawyer released a 20 page letter but I can't find anywhere that published the full text. If you can get it, I think it would be in the public interest to make it available.
vtdigger.org/2025/04/17/i...
Apparently Michelle Zajko's lawyer released a 20 page letter but I can't find anywhere that published the full text. If you can get it, I think it would be in the public interest to make it available.
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Phew! 44 fonts for GB Studio and retro dev! A variety of styles and sizes and with .ttf files too!
2bitcrook.itch.io/44-game-boy-...
#pixelart #gbstudio
2bitcrook.itch.io/44-game-boy-...
#pixelart #gbstudio
March 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Phew! 44 fonts for GB Studio and retro dev! A variety of styles and sizes and with .ttf files too!
2bitcrook.itch.io/44-game-boy-...
#pixelart #gbstudio
2bitcrook.itch.io/44-game-boy-...
#pixelart #gbstudio