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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 6d

That's right! Our final demo is out the door today, the first of many exciting news updates about THE SPIRIT LIFT!

prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

THE SPIRIT LIFT FINAL DEMO IS HERE! 👻 🏨 Welcome to your free stay at the Vexington Hotel. Play the new demo and earn a bonus in the final game when it launches!

Discover more battles, cards, creature, gear, and gold because we’ve upgraded you to a luxury suite! ✨

A screenshot of the Spotacula boss battle gameplay for prettysmart games THE SPIRIT LIFT

A screenshot of gameplay from prettysmart games’ THE SPIRIT LIFT ghostpunk rogue-like deckbuilder haunted hotel crawler. The screenshot shows the game’s character dashboard with only Sako, Tobias, Briar, Quintin, and Maria available to choose from in the demo. The character featured to the right of the dashboard shows Briar, a young brown-skinned girl with braids in a half updo with two buns wearing purple fishnets on their arms and legs with a purple and black collared dress with an apron with pockets full of art-related options and black boots. Briar is a Spiritual character class dubbed “The Artist” with item cards of the palette knife, oil paints, sketchbook, and an item equipped is a brush belt.

A screenshot of gameplay of an event in THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 1d

@gensuta.itch.io thank you for the repost!

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 1d

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 1d

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

@liliflamingo.bsky.social 🥰💖✨

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

@wallstormer.bsky.social we appreciate you! And we loved @gdocexpo.com! It was awesome this year! 🙌

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Dames 4 Games @dames4games.org · 7d

Something spOoOoOoOky is coming your way 👻

#Dames4Games & #Ghouls4Games2025

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 7d

Looking for some #indiedev goodness to kick off your October?

You can check out our Direct on YouTube here, bringing you nearly an hour of fabulous content from devs of color:

youtu.be/MdR1mv_GGPw?...

#gamedev

The GDoCExpo Direct 2025 - Indie Games Showcase

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

And all of this is still a fraction of the full resort experience! Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming grand opening…

Catch a ride on 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...

#indiegame #roguelike #deckbuilder #ghostpunk #freedemo

THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam

THE SPIRIT LIFT is a cute spooky card game blending deckbuilding rogue-likes with story-driven indie horror. As teenagers from the '90s, players explore an ever-changing retro 3D hotel with the help o...

store.steampowered.com

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

Even better, death is only the beginning in this demo. Each run, you’ll earn Spirit points to customize your next attempt to reach the penthouse!

👀 Do you dare take a ride? Those who die, try again can also earn a bonus in the full game! Don’t forget to check out the Library while you are at it.

A screenshot of card upgrades newly available in the final demo for THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

A screenshot of THE SPIRIT SHOP that unlocks upgrades in the ghost-punk rogue-like deck builder haunted hotel crawler, THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

A screenshot of newly added The Library feature that tracks the lore in the ghost-punk rogue-like deck builder haunted hotel crawler, THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

A screenshot of gameplay from prettysmart games’ THE SPIRIT LIFT ghostpunk rogue-like deckbuilder haunted hotel crawler. The screenshot features the Shop in the game with the shopkeeper, Dorian Graywolf, who is a violin-playing werewolf holding a violin bow with glowing yellow eyes in a dapper 3-piece pin-striped suit. To the left of Dorian, there are cards (Pack of Gum, Smokescreen, First Aid Kit) for purchase as well as items (Funeral Veil, Sunglasses, Rollerblades). To his right is a button to “DESTROY CARDS” for 300 gold. On the far left, shows your 3 character group of Sako, Tobias, and Quintin as well as their focuses and health as a group. Below the team is a button shaped like a door with a golden wolf head knocker to “LEAVE ROOM.”

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

THE SPIRIT LIFT FINAL DEMO IS HERE! 👻 🏨 Welcome to your free stay at the Vexington Hotel. Play the new demo and earn a bonus in the final game when it launches!

Discover more battles, cards, creature, gear, and gold because we’ve upgraded you to a luxury suite! ✨

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you so much for check out THE SPIRIT LIFT! 👻🏨

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 19d

We appreciate it! You can always reach out to us here: prettysmartgames.com/contact for potential collaborations!

Contact — prettysmart games

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 19d

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 20d

So happy with how well the @gdocexpo.com direct showcase went and our trailer for THE SPIRIT LIFT!

I wonder if anyone noticed anything... puzzling about it...
👀👻🏨

#gamedev #indiedev #horrorgame #puzzles

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 20d

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 21d

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 21d

Trust and honesty are key to being able to better understand your team's needs!

Having an automated questionnaire like this can help the conversation be open with your team.
Wise words from @drmikachu.bsky.social from - @prettysmart.bsky.social!

#GDoCExpo2025

Miko Charbonneau
Text on screen:
What did you do this week?
Do you need anything?
What will you do next week?

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 23d

Get tickets for the event! gdoc.events/2025tickets

Game Devs of Color Expo 2025

Our 10th annual celebration of Game Devs of Color will feature new voices and games that connect an uplifting community of creators from around the world.

gdoc.events

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 23d

Can you believe it?🤯

Game Devs of Color Expo 2025 kicks off today!

You can do a virtual AMA with our special guests in Gather, kicking off at 11:30am. It's not too late to get your tickets, so don't miss out on networking, panels, our 2025 Direct, and more!

Our event is open to EVERYONE🙌🏾

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 27d

We’re excited to celebrate our upcoming 10th annual Game Devs of Color Expo!

💚Online conference with talks, panels, & interviews with industry experts
💙Networking, live chat, digital booths, meetings, job board
💚GDoCExpo Steam Sale
💙The GDoCExpo Direct
💚In-person local Watch Parties

▶ gdoc.events

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 28d

📢SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

@prettysmart.bsky.social - Creative Director, Miko Charbonneau

Running a Remote Studio When Everything's On Fire

Tune into this talk for an honest and uplifting discussion of how you can make it on your own despite the many challenges.

#gamedev

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Soooo who is playing Hollow Knight: Silksong? 👀

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congrats on your launch! Can't wait to play.