Will Bowerman
@ultigonio.bsky.social
Game developer! Currently working on Unearth!
Did level design, game design, programming, etc. on Freedom Planet 2 and Chrono Gear.
Find my personal projects here: http://ultigonio.itch.io.
Extremely sleepy he/him.
🤏日本語
Did level design, game design, programming, etc. on Freedom Planet 2 and Chrono Gear.
Find my personal projects here: http://ultigonio.itch.io.
Extremely sleepy he/him.
🤏日本語
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Hey y'all, I'm trying to survive the last few months of development on 500 Cal, so I'm looking for work. I can do character models, UI, logos, character design, cover art, music videos, consulting, whatever the hell you need. Dm me or email at [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Hey y'all, I'm trying to survive the last few months of development on 500 Cal, so I'm looking for work. I can do character models, UI, logos, character design, cover art, music videos, consulting, whatever the hell you need. Dm me or email at [email protected]
I just finished this, it's very good! Has a number of clever powerups, good variety between characters, enjoyable narrative, etc., and also has a fairly brisk pace for a metroidvania (which I really appreciated). This was rec'd to me and so I wanna rec it too!
store.steampowered.com/app/2243250/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2243250/...
November 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I just finished this, it's very good! Has a number of clever powerups, good variety between characters, enjoyable narrative, etc., and also has a fairly brisk pace for a metroidvania (which I really appreciated). This was rec'd to me and so I wanna rec it too!
store.steampowered.com/app/2243250/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2243250/...
Progress report! The bones of Unearth's cutscene system have been fully laid out - I'm able to combine an animation player with json data exported from a spreadsheet in order to create cutscenes that should be (relatively) easy to edit and fine-tune!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame
November 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Progress report! The bones of Unearth's cutscene system have been fully laid out - I'm able to combine an animation player with json data exported from a spreadsheet in order to create cutscenes that should be (relatively) easy to edit and fine-tune!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame
dying inside because i fixed a simple problem after like a couple hours of futzing by realizing an answer that was staring me dead in the face the entire time
on the bright side. very excited to share what my progress on Unearth's cutscene system looks like
on the bright side. very excited to share what my progress on Unearth's cutscene system looks like
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
dying inside because i fixed a simple problem after like a couple hours of futzing by realizing an answer that was staring me dead in the face the entire time
on the bright side. very excited to share what my progress on Unearth's cutscene system looks like
on the bright side. very excited to share what my progress on Unearth's cutscene system looks like
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It's finally coming!!
On December 8th... I'm releasing my next game, Angeline Era!!!
It's a vast, 3D action-adventure where you travel across a country's unmarked overworld, with every level hidden in plain sight.
Please look forward to it!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920
On December 8th... I'm releasing my next game, Angeline Era!!!
It's a vast, 3D action-adventure where you travel across a country's unmarked overworld, with every level hidden in plain sight.
Please look forward to it!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920
November 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It's finally coming!!
On December 8th... I'm releasing my next game, Angeline Era!!!
It's a vast, 3D action-adventure where you travel across a country's unmarked overworld, with every level hidden in plain sight.
Please look forward to it!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920
On December 8th... I'm releasing my next game, Angeline Era!!!
It's a vast, 3D action-adventure where you travel across a country's unmarked overworld, with every level hidden in plain sight.
Please look forward to it!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920
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Get ready for.... The ANGELINE ERA RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!!
We'll be premiering it live, Nov. 17, 9 AM Pacific.
See you soon, Bumpslashers! ⚔️
youtu.be/VU9i_DK2kc4?...
We'll be premiering it live, Nov. 17, 9 AM Pacific.
See you soon, Bumpslashers! ⚔️
youtu.be/VU9i_DK2kc4?...
Angeline Era Release Date Announcement
YouTube video by ANALGESIC PRODUCTIONS
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Get ready for.... The ANGELINE ERA RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!!
We'll be premiering it live, Nov. 17, 9 AM Pacific.
See you soon, Bumpslashers! ⚔️
youtu.be/VU9i_DK2kc4?...
We'll be premiering it live, Nov. 17, 9 AM Pacific.
See you soon, Bumpslashers! ⚔️
youtu.be/VU9i_DK2kc4?...
oh my god what do you *mean* youtube puts ads in your history fuck *off* youtube
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
oh my god what do you *mean* youtube puts ads in your history fuck *off* youtube
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Tell people you love them when you feel it, let them know they're appreciated when they do things for you.
Don't take for granted that people just know, that stuff is too important to go unsaid! It's so important to say it in plain and direct language.
Don't take for granted that people just know, that stuff is too important to go unsaid! It's so important to say it in plain and direct language.
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Tell people you love them when you feel it, let them know they're appreciated when they do things for you.
Don't take for granted that people just know, that stuff is too important to go unsaid! It's so important to say it in plain and direct language.
Don't take for granted that people just know, that stuff is too important to go unsaid! It's so important to say it in plain and direct language.
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Many freelancers in the United States rely on ACA marketplace plans for their health insurance. In an industry that has already been working overtime to turn gamedevs into gig workers, freelance and contract devs are about to get even more squeezed. This is unacceptable.
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Many freelancers in the United States rely on ACA marketplace plans for their health insurance. In an industry that has already been working overtime to turn gamedevs into gig workers, freelance and contract devs are about to get even more squeezed. This is unacceptable.
feeling a little fatigued from playing a 70-hour RPG in Japanese, I decided to start a PS1 action game instead and ohhhh we're so so back
![Screenshot of PS1 game Abalaburn, depicting a winding river and text that reads "Now other heros [sic], stalwart and pure in heart, stand ready to seek the answers to"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p4qhwxubypasxtmuv7ii6r26/bafkreie3fdss2tx5pqlowzsv42om64kem62mrzdcmb2z63aj7v33j4a36y@jpeg)
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
feeling a little fatigued from playing a 70-hour RPG in Japanese, I decided to start a PS1 action game instead and ohhhh we're so so back
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#pitchyagame
in danchi days, enjoy...
✩ a gba-style adventure rpg
✩ a dreamy summer vacation and festival
✩ the colorful retro internet
✩ befriending quirky neighbors
✩ minigames for your five senses
✩ nostalgic pixel art by mogumu
✩ bittersweet writing by sandy powder
✩ bops by anodyne’s dev
in danchi days, enjoy...
✩ a gba-style adventure rpg
✩ a dreamy summer vacation and festival
✩ the colorful retro internet
✩ befriending quirky neighbors
✩ minigames for your five senses
✩ nostalgic pixel art by mogumu
✩ bittersweet writing by sandy powder
✩ bops by anodyne’s dev
November 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
#pitchyagame
in danchi days, enjoy...
✩ a gba-style adventure rpg
✩ a dreamy summer vacation and festival
✩ the colorful retro internet
✩ befriending quirky neighbors
✩ minigames for your five senses
✩ nostalgic pixel art by mogumu
✩ bittersweet writing by sandy powder
✩ bops by anodyne’s dev
in danchi days, enjoy...
✩ a gba-style adventure rpg
✩ a dreamy summer vacation and festival
✩ the colorful retro internet
✩ befriending quirky neighbors
✩ minigames for your five senses
✩ nostalgic pixel art by mogumu
✩ bittersweet writing by sandy powder
✩ bops by anodyne’s dev
Between taking a vacation and getting sick, I thought I wouldn't have much to show for the last couple weeks, but I managed to whip together this camera system in just a few days, so I figured I'd show it off! Very happy with this one. 🔉Sound on if you'd like to hear me explain some of how it works!
November 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Between taking a vacation and getting sick, I thought I wouldn't have much to show for the last couple weeks, but I managed to whip together this camera system in just a few days, so I figured I'd show it off! Very happy with this one. 🔉Sound on if you'd like to hear me explain some of how it works!
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Dungeon Tourists is a multiplayer rail shooter photo safari. Explore procedurally-generated floors with friends, take photos, and complete your collection! #PitchYaGame
Wishlist it here : s.team/a/3930480
Wishlist it here : s.team/a/3930480
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Dungeon Tourists is a multiplayer rail shooter photo safari. Explore procedurally-generated floors with friends, take photos, and complete your collection! #PitchYaGame
Wishlist it here : s.team/a/3930480
Wishlist it here : s.team/a/3930480
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NEW VIDEO! A shorter one, but one of the more important videos I've ever made, so please give it a watch~
It's on the first 5 years (yes, YEARS) of making a game!
And yes I mention @blanksword.bsky.social but this is largely about another thing~
youtube.com/watch?v=a09auQX555M&feature=youtu.be
It's on the first 5 years (yes, YEARS) of making a game!
And yes I mention @blanksword.bsky.social but this is largely about another thing~
youtube.com/watch?v=a09auQX555M&feature=youtu.be
The First 5 Years of Making a Game.
YouTube video by EmceeProphIt
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
NEW VIDEO! A shorter one, but one of the more important videos I've ever made, so please give it a watch~
It's on the first 5 years (yes, YEARS) of making a game!
And yes I mention @blanksword.bsky.social but this is largely about another thing~
youtube.com/watch?v=a09auQX555M&feature=youtu.be
It's on the first 5 years (yes, YEARS) of making a game!
And yes I mention @blanksword.bsky.social but this is largely about another thing~
youtube.com/watch?v=a09auQX555M&feature=youtu.be
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TRANS RIGHTS ARE A WINNING POLITICAL ISSUE
Every single centrist claiming we must all compromise our bodily autonomy for their personal comfort is a traitor to American democracy & rational human decency.
They have no place in a modern Democratic Party, toss them out. Total liberation for all.
Every single centrist claiming we must all compromise our bodily autonomy for their personal comfort is a traitor to American democracy & rational human decency.
They have no place in a modern Democratic Party, toss them out. Total liberation for all.
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
TRANS RIGHTS ARE A WINNING POLITICAL ISSUE
Every single centrist claiming we must all compromise our bodily autonomy for their personal comfort is a traitor to American democracy & rational human decency.
They have no place in a modern Democratic Party, toss them out. Total liberation for all.
Every single centrist claiming we must all compromise our bodily autonomy for their personal comfort is a traitor to American democracy & rational human decency.
They have no place in a modern Democratic Party, toss them out. Total liberation for all.
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People who can't work well with other people are bad coworkers full-stop EVEN IF they excel at their particular craft. Most industries require some sort of collaboration, gamedev especially. You will chase far more good people away keeping your one bad one.
I truly can't stress this enough: No one's art is good enough to justify them being miserable to work with. Almost everyone I've worked with has been wonderful, but the handful of folks that weren't brought the whole team down by being egotistical, sexist, condescending, etc.
November 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
People who can't work well with other people are bad coworkers full-stop EVEN IF they excel at their particular craft. Most industries require some sort of collaboration, gamedev especially. You will chase far more good people away keeping your one bad one.
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Don't fall for their trap! Learn how to identify harmful anti-trans resources, spaces, and providers! Sam Wall's classic helps you spot the signs when orgs or providers are not on your side as a trans person or as a person who supports trans people. www.scarleteen.com/read/cultu...
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Don't fall for their trap! Learn how to identify harmful anti-trans resources, spaces, and providers! Sam Wall's classic helps you spot the signs when orgs or providers are not on your side as a trans person or as a person who supports trans people. www.scarleteen.com/read/cultu...
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I’m usually pretty zen about where people draw the line on what they support, but Spotify sucks in so many ways. They pay artists peanuts, push AI generated music and are running ICE ads. You could buy mp3s and CDs and could have music you own and can listen to offline without paying monthly.
Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
indivisible.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I’m usually pretty zen about where people draw the line on what they support, but Spotify sucks in so many ways. They pay artists peanuts, push AI generated music and are running ICE ads. You could buy mp3s and CDs and could have music you own and can listen to offline without paying monthly.
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BLANKSWORD IS FUNDED!
Thanks to your generosity, we've accrued over 74k€ to make our game a reality!
From the bottom of our hearts, and on behalf of the entire team, I have only one thing to say!
Thanks to your generosity, we've accrued over 74k€ to make our game a reality!
From the bottom of our hearts, and on behalf of the entire team, I have only one thing to say!
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
BLANKSWORD IS FUNDED!
Thanks to your generosity, we've accrued over 74k€ to make our game a reality!
From the bottom of our hearts, and on behalf of the entire team, I have only one thing to say!
Thanks to your generosity, we've accrued over 74k€ to make our game a reality!
From the bottom of our hearts, and on behalf of the entire team, I have only one thing to say!
Unearth progress!! Here's where I'm at with 2 weeks of focus on bringing Geena's core moveset up to par with the GameMaker version of the game (and then improving beyond it imo). I've made a wide variety of tweaks to how she feels to control and I'm pretty happy with where things are right now.
October 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Unearth progress!! Here's where I'm at with 2 weeks of focus on bringing Geena's core moveset up to par with the GameMaker version of the game (and then improving beyond it imo). I've made a wide variety of tweaks to how she feels to control and I'm pretty happy with where things are right now.
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We are now on the LAST DAY of Blanksword's Kickstarter Campaign and we're only 3.5k€ away from hitting our first stretch goal, which involves OFF's creator, Mortis Ghost, working with us on the game!
We ask one final time for your support to make our dream indie RPG a reality!
🔽(Link below) 🔽
We ask one final time for your support to make our dream indie RPG a reality!
🔽(Link below) 🔽
October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are now on the LAST DAY of Blanksword's Kickstarter Campaign and we're only 3.5k€ away from hitting our first stretch goal, which involves OFF's creator, Mortis Ghost, working with us on the game!
We ask one final time for your support to make our dream indie RPG a reality!
🔽(Link below) 🔽
We ask one final time for your support to make our dream indie RPG a reality!
🔽(Link below) 🔽
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I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
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3 DAYS LEFT to back our roguelike RPG on Kickstarter!
⚔️Play as an Angel that lost everything⚔️
⚔️Face mushrooms, were-rabbits and landlords in mortal battle⚔️
⚔️Rearrange your brain before every run⚔️
🔽Links to Blanksword's Kickstarter, Steam Demo & Discord below🔽
⚔️Play as an Angel that lost everything⚔️
⚔️Face mushrooms, were-rabbits and landlords in mortal battle⚔️
⚔️Rearrange your brain before every run⚔️
🔽Links to Blanksword's Kickstarter, Steam Demo & Discord below🔽
October 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
3 DAYS LEFT to back our roguelike RPG on Kickstarter!
⚔️Play as an Angel that lost everything⚔️
⚔️Face mushrooms, were-rabbits and landlords in mortal battle⚔️
⚔️Rearrange your brain before every run⚔️
🔽Links to Blanksword's Kickstarter, Steam Demo & Discord below🔽
⚔️Play as an Angel that lost everything⚔️
⚔️Face mushrooms, were-rabbits and landlords in mortal battle⚔️
⚔️Rearrange your brain before every run⚔️
🔽Links to Blanksword's Kickstarter, Steam Demo & Discord below🔽
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The PS2 truly is the best console ever because it is constantly becoming more powerful. Each time we say something "looks like a PS2 game" we're talking about a game of a higher fidelity than the last. What the PS2 is capable of in 2025 is so far beyond what it was capable of in 2003. That's amazing
October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The PS2 truly is the best console ever because it is constantly becoming more powerful. Each time we say something "looks like a PS2 game" we're talking about a game of a higher fidelity than the last. What the PS2 is capable of in 2025 is so far beyond what it was capable of in 2003. That's amazing
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Now that we've completed development on Angeline Era's ending. I can certify that @angelineera.bsky.social is an Analgesic Classic. Many of our game endings are wild but Angeline Era's is really something else... hope you will play till the end this year! store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
Angeline Era on Steam
Pick up your sword and hit the road! In this Action-Adventure game, travel the open country, uncovering levels one-by-one, each filled with surprises. From challenging action, to humorous and mysterio...
store.steampowered.com
October 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Now that we've completed development on Angeline Era's ending. I can certify that @angelineera.bsky.social is an Analgesic Classic. Many of our game endings are wild but Angeline Era's is really something else... hope you will play till the end this year! store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...