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Nitrome
@nitrome.bsky.social
Official account of Nitrome |
Small British indie studio celebrating its 20th year making games. Best known for its pixel art and unique game mechanics.

Latest release Shovel Knight Dig |
Currently making (secret projects 🤫)
Introducing HATS! A brand new addition to #TwinShotDeluxe that has us all brimming with excitement!

Unlockable hats come with super special buffs.
However... only the player with the most coins gets to wear the crown 👑

Any idea what some of the hats might be? #ThinkingCapsOn
January 28, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Due to popular demand we are proud to announce that the Nitrome Classics range is now Localized in 13 languages.

Our community is really important to us so we hope that this update allows even more of you to enjoy our games on a deeper and more personal level.

Much love to our global fans ❤️
January 23, 2026 at 4:44 PM
How to make a cool new Boss for #TwinShotDeluxe FINAL part.

A quick re-colour after realising that all solid stone in game is blue 😬

Made boss taller to improve climbing difficulty. Added graphical polish, Boss has new moves like HEAD TURN, Added arena background stamps and… world 1 boss is DONE!
January 22, 2026 at 8:13 PM
How to make a cool new Boss for #TwinShotDeluxe ... PART3

Start to Map out some collisons and movement in game. Update the graphics with pixel-art.

Jank and boss balance still remains at this stage but we are finally getting somewhere!
January 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM
How to make a cool new Boss for Twin Shot Deluxe... PART2

Bring the sketch to life with rough scale, some colour and a cool movement mock-up.

Boss personality +💯
January 22, 2026 at 2:09 PM
How to make a cool new Boss for #TwinShotDeluxe... PART1

Come up with a cool Colossus climbing idea and hire an amazing lead artist talent like @juanitomedinart.bsky.social to start sketching.

Wishlist on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3618520/...
January 22, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Did you know the #NitromeClassics range is also coming to #NintendoSwitch

Starting with #TwinShotDeluxe in this complete remaster.

Who’s excited?
January 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Wish lists for #NitromeClassics first game #TwinShotDeluxe continues to grow! We have now surpassed over 30k wishlists on Steam!

Ready to add your support?
store.steampowered.com/app/3618520/...
January 11, 2026 at 11:34 PM
2026 is here and its officially back to work tomorrow at Nitrome HQ

As-well as brand new games we are bringing back your favourite classic Nitrome games re-equipped for modern gamers.

Follow us on Steam so you keep up with news, sales and new games! 🙌

store.steampowered.com/developer/Ni...
January 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Happy new year everyone! 🎉🥳🎉

It’s officially 2026 and we are VERY excited to share lots of great gaming with you. #NitromeClassics

Time to celebrate. We hope you all have a Banger of a night.🤭
January 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Happy Holidays everyone!

We would like to take a moment to thank everyone for your support so far of the #NitromeClassics. We are blown away by the positivity.

Every Share, Stream and Wishlist really makes a difference and helps our team make its next games.

Love you all 😘
December 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In the few days since the announcement of #NitromeClassics the first game #TwinShotDeluxe has already managed over 20k wishlists on Steam!

Ready to add your support? store.steampowered.com/app/3618520/Tw…
December 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Bomb Chicken is -60% OFF in the #steamwintersale2025

Every copy sold, stream, share or reccomendation to a friend helps our small team create its next game.
December 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It’s that time of year again!

Time for the 19,137 outstanding wishlists on Bombchicken to take the plunge at only £5? 💰🥶💰

store.steampowered.com/developer/Ni...
December 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
ROLL UP ROLL UP! 📢

Ask me anything about the recently announced Nitrome classics range. The session will last for 1 Hour.

(Please try to keep questions relevant)
December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Angel Cats are BACK and better than ever before in this complete remaster. Take aim and relive your childhood in Twin Shot Deluxe!

🏹Wishlist on steam now: store.steampowered.com/app/3618520/...
December 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Announcing Nitrome Classics!

We are bringing back beloved games of old re-equipped for modern gamers.

Re-live your childhood. Wishlist Twin Shot Deluxe now:
store.steampowered.com/app/3618520/...
December 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Join the Nitrome community on Discord.

discord.gg/4ejrevmecF
December 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Our action platformer Bomb Chicken is part of #SteamAnimalFest from 10th -17th Nov.
Even better you can pick it up now for as little as $6!

store.steampowered.com/app/658780/B...
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
New #RandomThingsInMouseWork this time is ‘Caged Croc’. Any guesses which job he will appear in?

This art is a little special as it was drawn by Nitrome CEO @mat_annal ’s daughter Nikita Annal at the age of 13 as part of her school work experience!

#MouseWork #NintendoSwitch2
November 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I was trying to think of a good pun, but I'm stumped!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Shovel Knight Dig is -50% off in North America rn on #NintendoSwitch

Get it today before the sale ends.
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Am not sure the math we need to turn the needle 😅. 90 sounds so much better than 89.
October 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Looking to try and improve our score by 1% on Steam for Bomb Chicken. Would really appreciate your time if you can leave a review 💕💣🐓💕

store.steampowered.com/app/658780/B...
October 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Long hair tech COMPLETE! ✂️🐭
#MouseWork #NintendoSwitch2
October 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM