Justin Hogie
justinhogie.bsky.social
Justin Hogie
@justinhogie.bsky.social
Game Developer, Dad of 3, Husband of 1, Fur-Dad of 1.
Created the bite-sized metroidvania Microvania.
Steam -> https://tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
Pinned
🎉 My 🤏 bite-sized metroidvania is OUT NOW! 🎉

Play it now! ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

I strived making short but densely packed game. Please enjoy! 🙇

If you play, please give it a reviewing! 🙏
The first 10 REALLY count!

#indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
Save 40% on Microvania on Steam
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
tinyurl.com
Hi #screenshotsaturday!

This week, I released the OST for my 🤏 bite-sized #metroidvania, links below.

And now, you can pet the snail! @canyoupetthedog.com @canyoupet.bsky.social

▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#SteamDeck
#indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Hi #wishlistwednesday!

Today, I've release the first major update (1.1) of my 🤏 bite-sized #metroidvania

You can now pet the snail! 🐌

With luck, you may even get a reward ♥️

▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

@canyoupetthedog.com
#indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai #SteamDeck
November 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Hi #screenshotsaturday! I'm super stoked to announce that Microvania is now verified on #steamdeck!

It's a great fit, as the game was designed as if it was on a retro handheld 🎮

store.steampowered.com/verified/311...

#indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
Microvania is Steam Deck Verified
Microvania is Steam Deck Verified
store.steampowered.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Reposted by Justin Hogie
"...there's nothing WRONG with the size of your average unlocking world platformer; exploring huge maps for dozens of hours has been a part of the formula for longer than we've been calling them metroidvanias!

However, if you play more than 2 of these a year I think you've noticed some patterns..."
Steam Community :: Xeneth :: Review for Microvania
Listen, there's nothing WRONG with the size of your average unlocking world platformer; exploring huge maps for dozens of hours has been a part of the formula for longer than we've been calling them m...
steamcommunity.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Yesterday, I released my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania on Steam ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

♥️ to all who's bought/wishlist/reviewed the game. Your support means a lot! 🙇

For #screenshotsaturday, here's the game getting into the Guru's B Tier 😅

#indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🎉 My 🤏 bite-sized metroidvania is OUT NOW! 🎉

Play it now! ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

I strived making short but densely packed game. Please enjoy! 🙇

If you play, please give it a reviewing! 🙏
The first 10 REALLY count!

#indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
Save 40% on Microvania on Steam
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
tinyurl.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hi #wishlistwednesday!

My bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania will be out in 2 days! 🎉
I'm both nervous and excited 😆

WL 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

Wanna help this #solodev? You can post a review on release day (getting to first 10 REALLY helps 💪)

#unity #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #gamedev
Microvania on Steam
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
store.steampowered.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🥳🎉 Microvania is coming to Steam, Oct 23rd! 🎉🥳

It's a bite-sized #metroidvania. 🤏
Doesn't waste your time. ⏩
Fully handcrafted in every aspect! 💪 #noai

Please Wishlist and support #indiegamedev! 🙇
👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#screenshotsaturday #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity
October 18, 2025 at 4:29 AM
🎉 My game is releasing on Oct 23rd! 🥳

Microvania is a bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania where you get lost, find upgrades, hidden secrets, and fight bosses!

Available on PC/Mac, and (🤞) also #steamdeck!

WL 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#wishlistwednesday #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity
October 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Hi #screenshotsaturday! Here's the Lexicon.
It's in the Pause screen, and can show up on the title screen after a short time. I borrowed this idea from Zelda 1, where the title screen eventually shows all the items, hinting at their uses.

tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#metroidvania #indiegamedev #pixelart
October 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A special #wishlistwednesday, my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania is releasing on Oct 24th! (or 23rd if you're +GMT 😉).

It's also the final week of #MIGW25, so don't forget to check out all the great Aussie-made games there!
👉 tinyurl.com/yjec6mnd

WL Microvania
👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#indiegamedev
Melbourne International Games Week 2025
The MIGW Steam Festival 2025 showcases Australian developers and their games for 10 days, offering demos and discounts!
tinyurl.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:01 AM
It's #screenshotsaturday! I'm quite pleased I could still fit in some accessibility features in my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania.

And of course, MIGW is happening and Microvania part of the Steam Event as well: tinyurl.com/yjec6mnd

WL: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#MIGW25 #indiegamedev #pixelart
October 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I’m proud to announce my bite-sized #metroidvania will be participating in the Melbourne International Games Week! #MIGW25

It’s an honour to be a part of such wonderful games this year! 🙇

#wishlistwednesday 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#indiegamedev #pixelart
September 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Not a #screenshotsaturday but I am very honoured to be in the Game Devs of Color Expo 2025! 🙇

Please check out all the amazing games by amazing people!

Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexp...
Watch Parties: www.gamedevsofcolor.org/watch-parties
GDoC: bsky.app/profile/gdoc...

#indiegamedev
September 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
✨ My byte-sized 🤏 metroidvania just hit 2000 wishlists!

Thank you so so much! I hope to make a game worthy of your wishes 🙇

Sorry I've super quiet lately, been working hard on it. I'll post an update soon, including beta test access 💪

tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart
July 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Reposted by Justin Hogie
The tiniest modern metroidvania you’ve ever seen is coming to Nintendo Switch! Microvania will arrive on the console in late 2025!

Just premiered in Frosty Games Fest, watch the trailer:
Microvania | Frosty Games Fest 2025
Featured in Frosty Games Fest 2025! Watch the full showcase here: https://youtu.be/3ff3YxX7CgwThe tiniest modern metroidvania you’ve ever seen is coming to N...
youtu.be
June 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Reposted by Justin Hogie
Frosty Games Fest is THIS WEEKEND! 🍦 To help with the pain of timezones, we've got a handy guide:

🇳🇿 NZST 11AM June 8
🇦🇺 AEST 9AM June 8
🇯🇵 JST 8AM June 8
🇦🇺 AWST 7AM June 8
🇺🇸 PDT 4PM June 7

We've got a massive show featuring some incredible games made in Australia and NZ. Don't miss it! 💙
June 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Reposted by Justin Hogie
Delighted to announce that Frosty is joining the official Summer Game Fest showcase lineup! ☀️🍦

Mark your calendars for a jam packed weekend of games 🗓️
May 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
While not a #screenshotsaturday, I'm excited to announce Microvania is in @frostygamesfest.com!🍦

🙇 I am humbled to be included with such amazing AU & NZ talent 🦘🥝

⏰ 👉 tinyurl.com/2seurzax

Wishlist tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
Demo tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc

#indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart
May 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Hi #wishlistwednesday!

Inching ever so close to releasing my tiny 🤏 #metroidvania! Nothing I can show today - but I did just update the Demo to include some recent QoL additions and fixes 🥳.

▶️ Play the Demo: tinyurl.com/2j5fy2jc

🙏 And Wishlist here: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#indiegamedev #pixelart
Microvania on Steam
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
tinyurl.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Reposted by Justin Hogie
CanDev is now on Blueksy - please follow and share
We'll try to share posts from Canberra game devs
👋Hi Bluesky, we are CanDev

🌏 CanDev is the game development community in Canberra, Australia

We host local meetups, workshops, game jams and more

Join us on canberra.games/discord and at our Pizza & Pixels playtesting meetup on the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Join the CanDev Discord Server!
CanDev is Canberra's game development community - we run monthly playtesting meetups and more | 464 members
canberra.games
April 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Hi #screenshotsaturday!

Quick intro to a Microvania enemy:

🦋 The Butterfly 👐

- Always in pairs 👫
- Pairs have alternating colour palettes
- Each pair behaves differently

🙏 Wishlist: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

Bonus Q: Can you figure out how I chose the colours?

#indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart
April 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Hi Bsky!

Normally, I’d have something to show for #screenshotsaturday, but unfortunately everything I’ve been working on this week is something I can’t really show off here 😩.

So instead, here’s a pic of my puppy 🐶

Wishlists appreciated 😅 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

#indiegamedev
April 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Hi #screenshotsaturday!

Here's an early test scene I made to show some features of Microvania. How many can you see?

🙏 Wishlist here > tinyurl.com/pac9j3su

It really helps us #indiegamedev get visibility! ✨

#metroidvania #pixelart
March 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Reposted by Justin Hogie
Woo! We’re alive and so is our Steam page!
store.steampowered.com/app/3498890/...

Wishlist now if you are into:
🛋️ 🎮 🎮 Couch co-op
🤪 and silly vibes
March 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM