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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing!

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GameDev working on #IdleWaters - Fishing at the bottom of your screen Worked on #ATinyStickerTale, #LonesomeVillage, #HiddenInMyParadise @ogrepixel.bsky.social

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jun 12

✨✨Idle Waters is OUT NOW!!!! ✨✨
Go and catch some fish!!🐟🐠🐡

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · 5d

More cool events with cool games!!✨

Latin American Games Showcase @lagshowcase.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 The #LAGSCreatorFest goes beyond Twitch! 🚨
 From Oct 3–10, join our official Steam Event 🎮

✨ Play all fest demos ✨ Discover past showcase alumni ✨ Wishlist your faves & grab discounts

👉 Don’t miss it: link below👇🏻

MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · 19d

Check out this game! It's looking really good! ✨

WHODUNNIT? @whodunnitvn.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 IT IS TIME FOR YOU 🫵 TO WISHLIST WHODUNNIT ON STEAM 🚨

our store page is finally out! we're very excited to start gearing up for release, so please do support us by wishlisting and sharing it around! ❤️

WISHLIST HERE..! 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3851280/...

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Ogre Pixel - Castlebound demo out on Steam! @ogrepixel.bsky.social · 22d

New trailer for #Castlebound! 🔥

Premiered in @gdocexpo.com, we are happy to share a new trailer and Demo for this fast-paced action Roguelike!

Thanks to your feedback, we have improved the trailer, and we are continuing to make improvements

#GDoCExpo #indiegames #indiedev

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · 23d

And check my fishing game Idle Waters! Which is part of the event! 🎣
store.steampowered.com/app/2963540/...

Save 10% on Idle Waters on Steam

A relaxing idle fishing game that waits for you at the bottom of your screen. CATCH fish, BUY upgrades, COMPLETE your collection, and DISPLAY them in your aquarium.

store.steampowered.com

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · 23d

Check out this event with a bunch of great games! 🔥

THIRD WORLD PRODUCTIONS @thirdworldprod.bsky.social · 23d

Celebren con nosotros la labor realizada por el pueblo mexicano en esta nueva versión del Mexican Entertainment System.

Celebrate with us the labor of the Mexican people on this new version of the Mexican Entertainment System.

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · 23d

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jun 12

✨✨Idle Waters is OUT NOW!!!! ✨✨
Go and catch some fish!!🐟🐠🐡

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Sep 3

Check out this awesome game! The KS is going 🔥

Ogre Pixel - Castlebound demo out on Steam! @ogrepixel.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’re LIVE on #Kickstarter! 🚨

#BlackTowerEnigma, a puzzle-solving adventure for #GameBoy, Nintendo Switch & Steam is now live! 🔥

🕹️ Play on original Game Boy (ROM + Physical)
🧩 Solve challenging puzzles
🎮 Also for Nintendo Switch & Steam

Link below!
#gbstudio #indiedev

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Latin American Games Showcase @lagshowcase.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Submissions are now open for the first-ever LAGS Creator Fest!

Latin American developers: this is your chance to showcase your indie game to a global audience through a network of creators.

Check the requirements in the form below and submit your game today!

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Aug 28

The art looks super good!

Templo @templomedia.bsky.social · Aug 27

Excited to share the announcement trailer for Hellbound Inc 🔥

We’ve been dying (literally) to share this one with you.

You can support us by wishlisting the game on Steam 👹

#indiegame #gamedev #HellboundInc #gametrailer

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Latin American Games Showcase @lagshowcase.bsky.social · Aug 22

⏰ Time’s almost up! Just 48 hours left to apply for the first LAGS Creator Fest!

We’re spotlighting the best Latin American indies with YOU 🫵🏻 the global creator community.

Expect dev access, keys & exclusive demos!

Apply in the link below👇🏻

Latin American Games Showcase @lagshowcase.bsky.social · Aug 12

🎉 Excited to announce the first ever LAGS Creator Fest!

A 3-day Twitch event where streamers showcase Latin American indie games LIVE — with game keys for giveaways & chances to interview devs!

📅 Applications close Aug 24 — apply & learn more in the link below👇🏻

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Ogre Pixel - Castlebound demo out on Steam! @ogrepixel.bsky.social · Aug 20

Mark your calendars! 📣 #BlackTowerEnigma #Kickstarter will be launched on September 3rd!

Subscribe and be one of the first to get your copy, whether as a physical #GameBoy cartridge, Switch, or Steam copy!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ogr...

#GBStudio #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

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Toadzillart - Wishlist Whimside! @toadzillart.itch.io · Aug 7

Whimside is OUT NOW 🌺✨🐸

Collect and breed cute critters in this idle adventure that sits at the bottom of your screen. With adorable Whimlings and unique biomes, it’s the perfect computer companion 🐰

Check out our final trailer 👇
#gaming #cozygames

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Aug 7

Congratulations 🎉!

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Ogre Pixel - Castlebound demo out on Steam! @ogrepixel.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hey! It's finally here! The 1st edition of #ShortGamesShowcase with the best short games on Steam!

🏆 With a featured list, upcoming titles, a special bundle, and great titles on Steam Deck

Let's give the short games the spotlight they deserve! 💪
store.steampowered.com/developer/og...

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jul 30

Idle Waters will be part of the Wholesome Games Celebration! ✨🐟

Check it out for awesome discounts, news, and more from other cozy games!

August 7-14, 2025, on Steam! 🎣

Thanks to @wholesomegames.com for making this event every year!

MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jul 26

Maurimo next week, "I used Ren'Py and shaders to build a funky PowerPoint full of funky transitions from scratch."
All those transitions look super cool!🔥

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Ogre Pixel - Castlebound demo out on Steam! @ogrepixel.bsky.social · Jul 5

Here is a short video of a puzzle from #BlackTowerEnigma for the #GameBoy!

Kickstarter is coming soon! Subscribe to be notified when the campaign launches, link in comments!

#ScreenShotSaturday #GBStudio #indiedev #gamedev

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jul 5

Available now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2963540/...

Idle Waters on Steam

A relaxing idle fishing game that waits for you at the bottom of your screen. CATCH fish, BUY upgrades, COMPLETE your collection, and DISPLAY them in your aquarium.

store.steampowered.com

MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jul 5

Today, I uploaded a new version (1.0.13) of Idle Waters with a major improvement to the fishing journal!

You can now filter using multiple options to easily find your next objective!

#screenshotsaturday #indiegames #cozygame

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thank you!! ✨

MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thank you!!

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Is There a Fishing Minigame? @fishingminigames.bsky.social · Jun 13

Idle Waters does not have a fishing minigame because it is a fishing *game*!!

Thank you @marcoelz.bsky.social for the suggestion!

#idlewaters #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame

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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying it! ✨

MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jun 12

@fishingminigames.bsky.social I think I know another one 👀
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MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jun 12

✨✨Idle Waters is OUT NOW!!!! ✨✨
Go and catch some fish!!🐟🐠🐡

MarcoElz | Idle Waters - Desktop Fishing! @marcoelz.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you so much!!! ❤️