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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · 1d

Hey artist! Quote with your woman art ⚔

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Jakub Bukala @dr-braur.bsky.social · 2d

Our first Ludum Dare comes to an end :)
There is still some time left, but I think our game is good enough at this point.

Thank you @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social <3

Please take a look and leave some feedback!
dr-braur.itch.io/beaver-bailiff
ldjam.com/events/ludum...

#ludumdare #gamejam

Beaver Bailiff by dr_braur

Ludum Dare 58

dr-braur.itch.io

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · 3d

I'm very happy with how those monsters turned out! Part of work I did for our #LudumDare game with beloved @dr-braur.bsky.social <3

#LDJam58 #LudumDare58 #gamejam #indiedev

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · 3d

Awesome! Thanks ❤️

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, just a very gentle poke on accepting our accounts so we can post our efforts during LD :) ldjam.com/users/hap/ and ldjam.com/users/dr-braur
thank you!

ldjam.com

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · 4d

I drew the beaver for the very first time in my life 😂

Jakub Bukala @dr-braur.bsky.social · 4d

Ludum Dare 58 Theme: Collector

A tower defense game - but you have to collect taxes first.

#ludumdare #gamejam

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · 14d

Looks really great! Is it unity3d?

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Jakub Bukala @dr-braur.bsky.social · 20d

I've spent the last 10 days completely reworking interaction system in Poof! Cleaning Services.
My goal was to eliminate the tech debt from the prototyping stage and introduce some cool new features, such as context placement, which you can see in the GIF.

#gamedev #indiedev #cozygaming

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Lovely Indies @lovelyindies.bsky.social · 23d

This week on lovely #indiegames 💜 💚

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · 25d

We’re happy to be part of the ✨Cozy Job Simulators Event ✨
with our game Poof! Cleaning Services!
If you’re in need of a cozy experience, check out this selection of amazing games!
store.steampowered.com/curator/4568...
#cozysimfest #cozygames #indiedev

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Sep 1

Poof! Cleaning Services will be a part of Cozy Gaming Show!
youtu.be/AiTfvGNpEU0
#indiegames #cozygame

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Aug 25

I really enjoyed the game! hope to play the new one too :)

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks!

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Madeleine Fjäll @madeleinefjall.bsky.social · Aug 24

✨🎉IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY!!! 🎉✨

And I've heard that's the day to ask for reposts of my art 👀❤️

I appreciate every one of you who follow me, comment, like and share what I do.❤️

La belle dame sans merci by Frank Bernard Dicksee version of Hans and Henry from Kingdom Come Deliverance

Illustration showing the characters from my book Niketas and Ulvar, but mermaid AU where Niketas is a merman. They are both underwater and Ulvar is dying.

A pale changeling sitting in water in the deep dark green forest

An easter witch flying on a broom towards Blåkulla, a cat is standing on it as well. Both have glowing yellow eyes, staring into the camera. Birds are flying around them.

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Aug 24

Strange horticulture fanart :)

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Aug 18

Tiny Teams Festival was a great opportunity for us to gain visibility for our game!

Jakub Bukala @dr-braur.bsky.social · Aug 18

Poof! Cleaning Services was part of the Tiny Teams 2025 festival, and I'd like to share some related numbers with you.

If you have any questions or feedback, I'd be more than happy to hear them and respond :)

www.linkedin.com/pulse/poof-c...

#gamedev #indiedev #steam

Poof! Cleaning Services – Tiny Teams 2025 Steam Festival Performance

The Tiny Teams 2025 Steam Festival took place between August 7 and August 14, and our upcoming game Poof! Cleaning Services was part of it. Simultaneously, we launched a demo (for the first time).

www.linkedin.com

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Tiny Teams @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social · Aug 14

It's the last day of Tiny Teams 2025! 😭

Make sure you get all your wishlisting done by 6pm BST so you don't miss out on discovering these ABSOLUTE GEMS!

Tiny Teams @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎮 Tiny Teams 2025 is now on! 🎮

Check out this delightful smorgasbord of curated indie gems right here: store.steampowered.com/sale/TinyTea...

Artwork for Tiny Teams 2025. In a vibrant cartoon style are three rats on a desk coding a game and painting artwork. There are bits and bobs around the room like books, stationary, and figurines. Outside the window there is a blue sky.

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Aug 13

After many months of hard work the game is finally ready for you to try out!

✨ Poof! Cleaning Services is a cozy game about tidying up messy rooms, uncovering little stories, and connecting with people through the items they leave behind.

store.steampowered.com/app/3577020/...
#indiegame #dev

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Micah Seacole @micahseacole.bsky.social · Aug 12

Reposts and comments are the nicest thing you can do for exactly 0 money.

You are not annoying if you go through someone's gallery and Like + RT everything.
You may not be able to support an artist financially but a follower of yours might.

ashley | nyc artist @artbysmashley.bsky.social · Aug 12

✨ HOW TO: support artists for $0.00 ✨

- leave a like!
- repost their work - more eyes!!
- comment on their posts! (an emoji goes a long way!)

all of this means so much to artists and helps immensely!! just a reminder that support does NOT always have to be financial 🥰🤍✨

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Aug 7

I’m so happy and proud that Poof! Cleaning Services is part of #tinyteams2025 festival! It’s a celebration of small teams and solo devs hard work. We’ll release a demo very soon and I hope you’ll all enjoy it 💛 @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social

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Cody R. @canthealz.com · Jul 27

Well said!!

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thanks, it means a lot ❤️

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Jul 29

and God, I kid you not, sometimes even the frickin heart emoji can make a difference.

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Jul 29

So… I’ve been thinking.
Game dev is hard. No stability, no big money, and it eats up most of your time. But what hit me the hardest lately?
The silence.
If you ever go solo or work in a small team, make sure you have someone who’ll cheer you on, whatever you’re working on.
#indiedev #gamedev

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Kate Haptas @katarzynahaptas.bsky.social · Jul 23

Playtests are once again on for Poof! Cleaning services :) I hate the sound of my own voice but it didn’t stop me fron creatini a little video #indiegamedev #indiegame #cozygame

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