Ric Cowley
@riccowley.bsky.social
PR Manager @ Secret Mode (Still Wakes the Deep & Siren's Rest, A Little to the Left, much more). Game writer (Idol Manager, Lovingly Evil). Bi. Wife guy. He/him.
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GET IT RN 🔫
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is $1.19 on Steam (94% off) buff.ly/byfHLsU
Danganronpa 1/2/V3 Bundle $13.24 buff.ly/4WPcAyi
Danganronpa 1/2/V3 Bundle $13.24 buff.ly/4WPcAyi
November 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
GET IT RN 🔫
I saw this yesterday and five minutes later had written a tiny story writing/journaling game where you eat snacks and write silly tales and then have a nap. Play it here: microfictiongames.neocities.org/2025/peacefu...
And design one yourself! It's a lot of fun!
And design one yourself! It's a lot of fun!
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I saw this yesterday and five minutes later had written a tiny story writing/journaling game where you eat snacks and write silly tales and then have a nap. Play it here: microfictiongames.neocities.org/2025/peacefu...
And design one yourself! It's a lot of fun!
And design one yourself! It's a lot of fun!
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Something is evolving… and it has claws? 🦀
We have exciting Everything is Crab news to share with you very soon but, in the meantime, mark your calendars for December 2nd to tune into Clemmy’s Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025!
We have exciting Everything is Crab news to share with you very soon but, in the meantime, mark your calendars for December 2nd to tune into Clemmy’s Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025!
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Something is evolving… and it has claws? 🦀
We have exciting Everything is Crab news to share with you very soon but, in the meantime, mark your calendars for December 2nd to tune into Clemmy’s Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025!
We have exciting Everything is Crab news to share with you very soon but, in the meantime, mark your calendars for December 2nd to tune into Clemmy’s Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025!
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NUTMEG! is doing good on and off the pitch!
We're proud to announce that every single copy of NUTMEG! sold will benefit two well-deserving charities in the footballing world: the Joey Beauchamp Foundation & the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund.
Find out more: store.steampowered.com/news/...
We're proud to announce that every single copy of NUTMEG! sold will benefit two well-deserving charities in the footballing world: the Joey Beauchamp Foundation & the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund.
Find out more: store.steampowered.com/news/...
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
NUTMEG! is doing good on and off the pitch!
We're proud to announce that every single copy of NUTMEG! sold will benefit two well-deserving charities in the footballing world: the Joey Beauchamp Foundation & the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund.
Find out more: store.steampowered.com/news/...
We're proud to announce that every single copy of NUTMEG! sold will benefit two well-deserving charities in the footballing world: the Joey Beauchamp Foundation & the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund.
Find out more: store.steampowered.com/news/...
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It’s time for the Cozy Quest Awards! ✨
Tune in live over on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wif...
Or follow along as we reveal all of the winners right here 👇🧵
#CozyQuest2025
Tune in live over on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wif...
Or follow along as we reveal all of the winners right here 👇🧵
#CozyQuest2025
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It’s time for the Cozy Quest Awards! ✨
Tune in live over on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wif...
Or follow along as we reveal all of the winners right here 👇🧵
#CozyQuest2025
Tune in live over on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wif...
Or follow along as we reveal all of the winners right here 👇🧵
#CozyQuest2025
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The votes have been tallied, the envelopes are filled and the hosts are wearing their fanciest duds...
The Cozy Quest Awards are LIVE in just two hours!
www.youtube.com/@SecretMode
#CozyQuest2025
The Cozy Quest Awards are LIVE in just two hours!
www.youtube.com/@SecretMode
#CozyQuest2025
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The votes have been tallied, the envelopes are filled and the hosts are wearing their fanciest duds...
The Cozy Quest Awards are LIVE in just two hours!
www.youtube.com/@SecretMode
#CozyQuest2025
The Cozy Quest Awards are LIVE in just two hours!
www.youtube.com/@SecretMode
#CozyQuest2025
Oh yeah and we announced another game that we're working on! Build a spooktacular empire in a cozy builder with no time limits and a Halloween vibe, from the devs of the excellent Classified: France '44. Play the demo NOW on Steam - it gets its hooks in deep store.steampowered.com/app/3010170/...
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oh yeah and we announced another game that we're working on! Build a spooktacular empire in a cozy builder with no time limits and a Halloween vibe, from the devs of the excellent Classified: France '44. Play the demo NOW on Steam - it gets its hooks in deep store.steampowered.com/app/3010170/...
You could spend time having Takes about The Big Thing or you could look at some cute games (opening showcase still going for a bit, plenty to see on Steam and to come in the next few days)
#CozyQuest2025 is here! ✨
Until 20 November, we've got a whole host of cozy gaming goodness for you over on Steam, with discounts, demos and more!
store.steampowered.com/sale/CozyQue...
But that's not all... 👇🧵
Until 20 November, we've got a whole host of cozy gaming goodness for you over on Steam, with discounts, demos and more!
store.steampowered.com/sale/CozyQue...
But that's not all... 👇🧵
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
You could spend time having Takes about The Big Thing or you could look at some cute games (opening showcase still going for a bit, plenty to see on Steam and to come in the next few days)
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Today's the day! 🙌✨
#CozyQuest2025 starts at 6pm GMT tonight with the Opening Showcase, so head on over to YouTube and set those reminders! 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXRc...
#CozyQuest2025 starts at 6pm GMT tonight with the Opening Showcase, so head on over to YouTube and set those reminders! 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXRc...
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Today's the day! 🙌✨
#CozyQuest2025 starts at 6pm GMT tonight with the Opening Showcase, so head on over to YouTube and set those reminders! 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXRc...
#CozyQuest2025 starts at 6pm GMT tonight with the Opening Showcase, so head on over to YouTube and set those reminders! 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXRc...
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Your #CozyQuest2025 schedule is here!
We kick off with the Opening Showcase on Monday, followed by three days of the coziest games around— developer interviews, playthroughs, panels and more!
And then to cap it all off...
We kick off with the Opening Showcase on Monday, followed by three days of the coziest games around— developer interviews, playthroughs, panels and more!
And then to cap it all off...
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your #CozyQuest2025 schedule is here!
We kick off with the Opening Showcase on Monday, followed by three days of the coziest games around— developer interviews, playthroughs, panels and more!
And then to cap it all off...
We kick off with the Opening Showcase on Monday, followed by three days of the coziest games around— developer interviews, playthroughs, panels and more!
And then to cap it all off...
Why is everyone talking about a Daft Punk album track
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Why is everyone talking about a Daft Punk album track
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It's getting colder but never fear... the coziest event of the year is almost here! ✨
Cozy Quest returns for 2025 on November 17, bringing you discounts, reveals, developer interviews, the Cozy Quest awards and more! And with almost 300 games taking part, it's the biggest one yet!
#CozyQuest2025
Cozy Quest returns for 2025 on November 17, bringing you discounts, reveals, developer interviews, the Cozy Quest awards and more! And with almost 300 games taking part, it's the biggest one yet!
#CozyQuest2025
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It's getting colder but never fear... the coziest event of the year is almost here! ✨
Cozy Quest returns for 2025 on November 17, bringing you discounts, reveals, developer interviews, the Cozy Quest awards and more! And with almost 300 games taking part, it's the biggest one yet!
#CozyQuest2025
Cozy Quest returns for 2025 on November 17, bringing you discounts, reveals, developer interviews, the Cozy Quest awards and more! And with almost 300 games taking part, it's the biggest one yet!
#CozyQuest2025
In case anyone has ever doubted my credentials as a fan of Island Saver by Natwest
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
In case anyone has ever doubted my credentials as a fan of Island Saver by Natwest
Come one come all and work within my team (two days a week in Leamington required)
Let's kick off the week with something exciting: another open role at Secret Mode!
We're looking for a Social Media & Community Manager to strategise and deliver social content, and forge and oversee the community for a single, major project.
Apply here:
hr.breathehr.com/recruitment...
#GameJobs
We're looking for a Social Media & Community Manager to strategise and deliver social content, and forge and oversee the community for a single, major project.
Apply here:
hr.breathehr.com/recruitment...
#GameJobs
September 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Come one come all and work within my team (two days a week in Leamington required)
We're hiring for a fuckload of jobs at the mo. There's a Social Media job open as well. Could be a cool time to join. Idk I've been on holiday for a week.
We have another two new open roles at Secret Mode, and these are for the creatives out there!
We're looking for a...
Graphic Designer: hr.breathehr.com/recruitment...
and a Video Editor: hr.breathehr.com/recruitment...
#GameJobs
We're looking for a...
Graphic Designer: hr.breathehr.com/recruitment...
and a Video Editor: hr.breathehr.com/recruitment...
#GameJobs
September 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We're hiring for a fuckload of jobs at the mo. There's a Social Media job open as well. Could be a cool time to join. Idk I've been on holiday for a week.
Job job job (hybrid in Leamington Spa only)
What's that? *Another* new role open at Secret Mode?!
We're on the hunt for a Senior Product Marketing Manager to lead the strategic marketing direction for our games, acting as the central force behind their success and impact.
Apply at the link 👇
zurl.co/MH0sO
#GameJobs
We're on the hunt for a Senior Product Marketing Manager to lead the strategic marketing direction for our games, acting as the central force behind their success and impact.
Apply at the link 👇
zurl.co/MH0sO
#GameJobs
September 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Job job job (hybrid in Leamington Spa only)
You can now get Make Way for the low low price of zero monies and play forever on the Epic Games Store. And it has cross-platform multiplayer so you can play with your friends if they've already got it on literally any other console or Steam. Go play it!! It's absolutely phenomenal good fun!!!!
🚗 BEEP BEEP 🚗
Make Way is OUT NOW on the Epic Games Store and you can claim it for FREE for the next week (until 4th September)!
Speed, dart, drift, loop-de-loop, and unleash wacky weaponry in this top-down multiplayer racing game where *you* build the track. 👇
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/...
Make Way is OUT NOW on the Epic Games Store and you can claim it for FREE for the next week (until 4th September)!
Speed, dart, drift, loop-de-loop, and unleash wacky weaponry in this top-down multiplayer racing game where *you* build the track. 👇
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/...
August 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
You can now get Make Way for the low low price of zero monies and play forever on the Epic Games Store. And it has cross-platform multiplayer so you can play with your friends if they've already got it on literally any other console or Steam. Go play it!! It's absolutely phenomenal good fun!!!!
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On the lookout for people familiar with moderating on Discord servers.
Bonus props if you’re also relatively au fait with back end functions too.
Hit me up with suggestions plz 🙏🏻
Bonus props if you’re also relatively au fait with back end functions too.
Hit me up with suggestions plz 🙏🏻
August 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
On the lookout for people familiar with moderating on Discord servers.
Bonus props if you’re also relatively au fait with back end functions too.
Hit me up with suggestions plz 🙏🏻
Bonus props if you’re also relatively au fait with back end functions too.
Hit me up with suggestions plz 🙏🏻
Come produce games with us. You. Yes, you! In the hat! Get over here!!
We're hiring for another role at Secret Mode! A Senior Producer vacancy is now live 🤝
Want to help lead and co-ordinate multiple exciting video game projects? Check out the link below for more details and how to apply.
hr.breathehr.com/recruitment...
#GameJobs
Want to help lead and co-ordinate multiple exciting video game projects? Check out the link below for more details and how to apply.
hr.breathehr.com/recruitment...
#GameJobs
August 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Come produce games with us. You. Yes, you! In the hat! Get over here!!
Reverse Unpacking x Resi 4 item management x Madlibs. You're going to fucking love it.
How would you like to be remembered?
In A Storied Life: Tabitha, you arrive at the house of someone close after they've passed away. Picking through the items that made up their life, you'll choose what stories you want to tell from their past.
Coming to PC in 2026 from @lab42games.bsky.social
In A Storied Life: Tabitha, you arrive at the house of someone close after they've passed away. Picking through the items that made up their life, you'll choose what stories you want to tell from their past.
Coming to PC in 2026 from @lab42games.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Reverse Unpacking x Resi 4 item management x Madlibs. You're going to fucking love it.
I am, of course, at Gamescom. Come by the Ukie booth some time in the next four days for an ass kicking (pleasant bit of awkward chat and maybe hands-on time with an upcoming Secret Mode video game)
August 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I am, of course, at Gamescom. Come by the Ukie booth some time in the next four days for an ass kicking (pleasant bit of awkward chat and maybe hands-on time with an upcoming Secret Mode video game)
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Wishlist NUTMEG! on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3...
Apply for the NUTMEG! VIP Playtest Program: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Apply for the NUTMEG! VIP Playtest Program: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Wishlist NUTMEG! on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3...
Apply for the NUTMEG! VIP Playtest Program: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Apply for the NUTMEG! VIP Playtest Program: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Lads done good 'ere. It's a game of two halves - football team management and card-based matches. Keepy-uppy with the news by following Secret Mode
Reshape English football history in NUTMEG!
Take a step back in time to manage your favourite teams through twenty years of the beautiful game, starting in Division Four and taking them to the top of the table.
Coming to PC via Steam in 2026, from Sumo Sheffield.
Take a step back in time to manage your favourite teams through twenty years of the beautiful game, starting in Division Four and taking them to the top of the table.
Coming to PC via Steam in 2026, from Sumo Sheffield.
August 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Lads done good 'ere. It's a game of two halves - football team management and card-based matches. Keepy-uppy with the news by following Secret Mode
Posting this as a remainder that even as a balding man creeping further into his 30s I'm actually still cool as fuck because I have a small bit Incredible cassette collection
July 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Posting this as a remainder that even as a balding man creeping further into his 30s I'm actually still cool as fuck because I have a small bit Incredible cassette collection
We need a new QA Tester and a new Influencer Relations Manager to join us. Genuinely some super cool stuff coming up, and both QA and Comms teams are absolutely brilliant.
It's hybrid ONLY with two days a week in Leamington Spa.
I'm not involved in hiring but will happily answer any Qs!
It's hybrid ONLY with two days a week in Leamington Spa.
I'm not involved in hiring but will happily answer any Qs!
Secret Mode is hiring!
We're on the hunt for a QA Tester and an Influencer Relations Manager to join the team and help us build to become the best indie games publisher in the business.
For more details and to apply, head to wearesecretmode.com/join-us/
#GamesJobs
We're on the hunt for a QA Tester and an Influencer Relations Manager to join the team and help us build to become the best indie games publisher in the business.
For more details and to apply, head to wearesecretmode.com/join-us/
#GamesJobs
July 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We need a new QA Tester and a new Influencer Relations Manager to join us. Genuinely some super cool stuff coming up, and both QA and Comms teams are absolutely brilliant.
It's hybrid ONLY with two days a week in Leamington Spa.
I'm not involved in hiring but will happily answer any Qs!
It's hybrid ONLY with two days a week in Leamington Spa.
I'm not involved in hiring but will happily answer any Qs!