Vidvad 🦸
@vidvad.games
Indie game developer | Twitch streamer | Hockey fan
Creator of Goliath Depot, available on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
GD > store.steampowered.com/app/2479030
Links > https://linktr.ee/vidvadgames
Creator of Goliath Depot, available on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
GD > store.steampowered.com/app/2479030
Links > https://linktr.ee/vidvadgames
Wanna support a solo dev who didn't use GenAI to make a game?
Goliath Depot is 80% off for the Winter Sales on Steam
It's 1.39$ USD, like I'm pretty much giving it for free at this point.
👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2479030
Goliath Depot is 80% off for the Winter Sales on Steam
It's 1.39$ USD, like I'm pretty much giving it for free at this point.
👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2479030
December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Wanna support a solo dev who didn't use GenAI to make a game?
Goliath Depot is 80% off for the Winter Sales on Steam
It's 1.39$ USD, like I'm pretty much giving it for free at this point.
👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2479030
Goliath Depot is 80% off for the Winter Sales on Steam
It's 1.39$ USD, like I'm pretty much giving it for free at this point.
👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2479030
Today mark the 2nd anniversary of Goliath Depot 🎉
Made as a small love letter to early 80s arcade games, I'm still amazed to see how many people played it on Steam and Switch.
For those who didn't, enjoy this 80% discount on Steam, the lowest price ever!
store.steampowered.com/app/2479030/...
Made as a small love letter to early 80s arcade games, I'm still amazed to see how many people played it on Steam and Switch.
For those who didn't, enjoy this 80% discount on Steam, the lowest price ever!
store.steampowered.com/app/2479030/...
Save 80% on Goliath Depot on Steam
Goliath Depot is a door-slamming 2D arcade game taken straight from the early 80's. Close all doors, kick the enemies and speedrun your way through 40 unique levels. Are you good enough to lift the cu...
store.steampowered.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Today mark the 2nd anniversary of Goliath Depot 🎉
Made as a small love letter to early 80s arcade games, I'm still amazed to see how many people played it on Steam and Switch.
For those who didn't, enjoy this 80% discount on Steam, the lowest price ever!
store.steampowered.com/app/2479030/...
Made as a small love letter to early 80s arcade games, I'm still amazed to see how many people played it on Steam and Switch.
For those who didn't, enjoy this 80% discount on Steam, the lowest price ever!
store.steampowered.com/app/2479030/...
My experience so far playing Metroid Prime 4
I do enjoy the game a lot though, but man, I hate when games backseat. If I wanted backseating, I would livestream it on Twitch.
I do enjoy the game a lot though, but man, I hate when games backseat. If I wanted backseating, I would livestream it on Twitch.
December 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
My experience so far playing Metroid Prime 4
I do enjoy the game a lot though, but man, I hate when games backseat. If I wanted backseating, I would livestream it on Twitch.
I do enjoy the game a lot though, but man, I hate when games backseat. If I wanted backseating, I would livestream it on Twitch.
Is it me or the “brand new studio from industry veterans” doesn’t mean anything anymore?
New studio proceeds to hype up a revolutionary super ambitious project and then deliver a subpar game because they didn’t get the millions they were asking for.
New studio proceeds to hype up a revolutionary super ambitious project and then deliver a subpar game because they didn’t get the millions they were asking for.
December 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Is it me or the “brand new studio from industry veterans” doesn’t mean anything anymore?
New studio proceeds to hype up a revolutionary super ambitious project and then deliver a subpar game because they didn’t get the millions they were asking for.
New studio proceeds to hype up a revolutionary super ambitious project and then deliver a subpar game because they didn’t get the millions they were asking for.
I'm looking at old gamejams I did back in 2021 when Iwas young, naive and with no gamedev experience. I can't believe I was able to do these games, part-time, in 7-10 days.
I probably have 5x more skills now and I can't even make a gameplay loop in a month. Proof that everything is psychological.
I probably have 5x more skills now and I can't even make a gameplay loop in a month. Proof that everything is psychological.
November 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I'm looking at old gamejams I did back in 2021 when Iwas young, naive and with no gamedev experience. I can't believe I was able to do these games, part-time, in 7-10 days.
I probably have 5x more skills now and I can't even make a gameplay loop in a month. Proof that everything is psychological.
I probably have 5x more skills now and I can't even make a gameplay loop in a month. Proof that everything is psychological.
I realized recently that I think I lost my fun making games the day I started following marketing advices.
Like marketing is important, but it kills every idea I have because there’s always a reason why it’s not marketable. It’s bumming me out.
Like marketing is important, but it kills every idea I have because there’s always a reason why it’s not marketable. It’s bumming me out.
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I realized recently that I think I lost my fun making games the day I started following marketing advices.
Like marketing is important, but it kills every idea I have because there’s always a reason why it’s not marketable. It’s bumming me out.
Like marketing is important, but it kills every idea I have because there’s always a reason why it’s not marketable. It’s bumming me out.
Reposted by Vidvad 🦸
5 months after the jam that brought SCOPECREEP to life, I'm proud to say the Steam Page as now launched! If you like incremental games, make sure to wishlist it!
s.team/a/3595710
Also, it would mean the world to me if you spread the word!
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #incremental #scopecreep
s.team/a/3595710
Also, it would mean the world to me if you spread the word!
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #incremental #scopecreep
September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
5 months after the jam that brought SCOPECREEP to life, I'm proud to say the Steam Page as now launched! If you like incremental games, make sure to wishlist it!
s.team/a/3595710
Also, it would mean the world to me if you spread the word!
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #incremental #scopecreep
s.team/a/3595710
Also, it would mean the world to me if you spread the word!
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #incremental #scopecreep
Daily #Gamedev 38/90
It's been an exhausting week, but I was able to add the hat change mechanics into Godot.
I have 2 different AnimatedSprites that mirror each others.
One has a spritesheet of the character with no hat.
Another one with only the hat.
Then I swap the texture.
#godot #indiegame
It's been an exhausting week, but I was able to add the hat change mechanics into Godot.
I have 2 different AnimatedSprites that mirror each others.
One has a spritesheet of the character with no hat.
Another one with only the hat.
Then I swap the texture.
#godot #indiegame
September 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Daily #Gamedev 38/90
It's been an exhausting week, but I was able to add the hat change mechanics into Godot.
I have 2 different AnimatedSprites that mirror each others.
One has a spritesheet of the character with no hat.
Another one with only the hat.
Then I swap the texture.
#godot #indiegame
It's been an exhausting week, but I was able to add the hat change mechanics into Godot.
I have 2 different AnimatedSprites that mirror each others.
One has a spritesheet of the character with no hat.
Another one with only the hat.
Then I swap the texture.
#godot #indiegame
Daily Gamedev #36/90
Working on hat designs. Classic designs and funny ones!
When you change your hat (your special power) it's also reflected in the HUD.
#indiegame #gamedev #godot #pixelart
Working on hat designs. Classic designs and funny ones!
When you change your hat (your special power) it's also reflected in the HUD.
#indiegame #gamedev #godot #pixelart
September 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Daily Gamedev #36/90
Working on hat designs. Classic designs and funny ones!
When you change your hat (your special power) it's also reflected in the HUD.
#indiegame #gamedev #godot #pixelart
Working on hat designs. Classic designs and funny ones!
When you change your hat (your special power) it's also reflected in the HUD.
#indiegame #gamedev #godot #pixelart
Daily Gamedev #34 & #35 / 90
I worked on the Steam capsule design all weekend. Not yet ready to share it on social media, but if you're interested in early sneak peeks, I'm sharing progress on my Discord server.
Feel free to hop in!
discord.gg/xzK5GbtzP6
I worked on the Steam capsule design all weekend. Not yet ready to share it on social media, but if you're interested in early sneak peeks, I'm sharing progress on my Discord server.
Feel free to hop in!
discord.gg/xzK5GbtzP6
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September 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Daily Gamedev #34 & #35 / 90
I worked on the Steam capsule design all weekend. Not yet ready to share it on social media, but if you're interested in early sneak peeks, I'm sharing progress on my Discord server.
Feel free to hop in!
discord.gg/xzK5GbtzP6
I worked on the Steam capsule design all weekend. Not yet ready to share it on social media, but if you're interested in early sneak peeks, I'm sharing progress on my Discord server.
Feel free to hop in!
discord.gg/xzK5GbtzP6
Daily Gamedev #33/90
Working on my Steam assets👀
I want to keep some surprises, but here's the game logo. I think I like it this way.
I hid the in-game screaming mechanics in the letters!
#indiegame
Working on my Steam assets👀
I want to keep some surprises, but here's the game logo. I think I like it this way.
I hid the in-game screaming mechanics in the letters!
#indiegame
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Daily Gamedev #33/90
Working on my Steam assets👀
I want to keep some surprises, but here's the game logo. I think I like it this way.
I hid the in-game screaming mechanics in the letters!
#indiegame
Working on my Steam assets👀
I want to keep some surprises, but here's the game logo. I think I like it this way.
I hid the in-game screaming mechanics in the letters!
#indiegame
Silksong crashing all the storefronts minutes after launch is like a test run for them to prepare for the GTA6 release next year. This is wild!
September 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Silksong crashing all the storefronts minutes after launch is like a test run for them to prepare for the GTA6 release next year. This is wild!
We're constantly overthinking everything with the market, trends, genres, niches....at the end of the day, if you're an indie developer,
Just. Make. Video Games!
That's it.
Just. Make. Video Games!
That's it.
If you're an indie developer, you should hang this screenshot on your wall and use it as inspiration to never give up
September 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We're constantly overthinking everything with the market, trends, genres, niches....at the end of the day, if you're an indie developer,
Just. Make. Video Games!
That's it.
Just. Make. Video Games!
That's it.
Daily Gamedev #32/90
I LOVE the hat throw mechanics! I have so many ideas
The green hat. It's a decade-old used hat (and very smelly) that leaves a poison trail when thrown.
Poison effect and hat design pending™️!
#godotengine #indiegame #pixelart
I LOVE the hat throw mechanics! I have so many ideas
The green hat. It's a decade-old used hat (and very smelly) that leaves a poison trail when thrown.
Poison effect and hat design pending™️!
#godotengine #indiegame #pixelart
September 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Daily Gamedev #32/90
I LOVE the hat throw mechanics! I have so many ideas
The green hat. It's a decade-old used hat (and very smelly) that leaves a poison trail when thrown.
Poison effect and hat design pending™️!
#godotengine #indiegame #pixelart
I LOVE the hat throw mechanics! I have so many ideas
The green hat. It's a decade-old used hat (and very smelly) that leaves a poison trail when thrown.
Poison effect and hat design pending™️!
#godotengine #indiegame #pixelart
Daily Gamedev #31/90
The attack loop ⬇️
1. Scream to stun the enemy
2. Punch stunned enemy to spawn triangles
3. Collect the small triangles
4. Build up the rage meter
5. Use rage to throw your hat for a special attack
6. Buy new hats with new powers at the shop!
#godotengine #indiegame #pixelart
The attack loop ⬇️
1. Scream to stun the enemy
2. Punch stunned enemy to spawn triangles
3. Collect the small triangles
4. Build up the rage meter
5. Use rage to throw your hat for a special attack
6. Buy new hats with new powers at the shop!
#godotengine #indiegame #pixelart
September 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Daily Gamedev #31/90
The attack loop ⬇️
1. Scream to stun the enemy
2. Punch stunned enemy to spawn triangles
3. Collect the small triangles
4. Build up the rage meter
5. Use rage to throw your hat for a special attack
6. Buy new hats with new powers at the shop!
#godotengine #indiegame #pixelart
The attack loop ⬇️
1. Scream to stun the enemy
2. Punch stunned enemy to spawn triangles
3. Collect the small triangles
4. Build up the rage meter
5. Use rage to throw your hat for a special attack
6. Buy new hats with new powers at the shop!
#godotengine #indiegame #pixelart
Daily Gamedev #30/90
Messing around with a risk-reward attack system inspired by Doom 16.
You scream at people to stun them.
Then, you can punch them to get orbs that you pick up to build a special meter, but if you continue screaming at them, they explode and nothing drops.
#indiegame #godot
Messing around with a risk-reward attack system inspired by Doom 16.
You scream at people to stun them.
Then, you can punch them to get orbs that you pick up to build a special meter, but if you continue screaming at them, they explode and nothing drops.
#indiegame #godot
September 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Daily Gamedev #30/90
Messing around with a risk-reward attack system inspired by Doom 16.
You scream at people to stun them.
Then, you can punch them to get orbs that you pick up to build a special meter, but if you continue screaming at them, they explode and nothing drops.
#indiegame #godot
Messing around with a risk-reward attack system inspired by Doom 16.
You scream at people to stun them.
Then, you can punch them to get orbs that you pick up to build a special meter, but if you continue screaming at them, they explode and nothing drops.
#indiegame #godot
Daily Gamedev #29/90
Started the Godot implementation of the level selector with the little receipt popping when you select a store. It will give details on the gifts to buy (aka the level objectives).
#godotengine #indiegame
Started the Godot implementation of the level selector with the little receipt popping when you select a store. It will give details on the gifts to buy (aka the level objectives).
#godotengine #indiegame
September 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Daily Gamedev #29/90
Started the Godot implementation of the level selector with the little receipt popping when you select a store. It will give details on the gifts to buy (aka the level objectives).
#godotengine #indiegame
Started the Godot implementation of the level selector with the little receipt popping when you select a store. It will give details on the gifts to buy (aka the level objectives).
#godotengine #indiegame
Reposted by Vidvad 🦸
Sometimes we’re unsatisfied with a thing we made because when it only existed in our head, we saw all the things it could have been and when it’s done we know all the things that it isn’t, but we can’t see the way it expands into a million new things when someone else unpacks it in their head. 🖊️🦑
August 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Sometimes we’re unsatisfied with a thing we made because when it only existed in our head, we saw all the things it could have been and when it’s done we know all the things that it isn’t, but we can’t see the way it expands into a million new things when someone else unpacks it in their head. 🖊️🦑
Daily Gamdev #28/90
Level selector mockup. You will scroll left and right to select the level (displayed as storefronts) with the progress below.
White monochromatic palette and custom storefronts for every levels with the character physically running from one to another.
#indiegame #pixelart #godot
Level selector mockup. You will scroll left and right to select the level (displayed as storefronts) with the progress below.
White monochromatic palette and custom storefronts for every levels with the character physically running from one to another.
#indiegame #pixelart #godot
August 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Daily Gamdev #28/90
Level selector mockup. You will scroll left and right to select the level (displayed as storefronts) with the progress below.
White monochromatic palette and custom storefronts for every levels with the character physically running from one to another.
#indiegame #pixelart #godot
Level selector mockup. You will scroll left and right to select the level (displayed as storefronts) with the progress below.
White monochromatic palette and custom storefronts for every levels with the character physically running from one to another.
#indiegame #pixelart #godot
Daily Gamedev #27/90
Added an ending to the intro cutscene.
It's also a preview of the player attacks (sort of like a hidden tutorial?)!
I just need to add the correct sprites now!
#godotengine #pixelart #solodev #indiegame
Added an ending to the intro cutscene.
It's also a preview of the player attacks (sort of like a hidden tutorial?)!
I just need to add the correct sprites now!
#godotengine #pixelart #solodev #indiegame
August 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Daily Gamedev #27/90
Added an ending to the intro cutscene.
It's also a preview of the player attacks (sort of like a hidden tutorial?)!
I just need to add the correct sprites now!
#godotengine #pixelart #solodev #indiegame
Added an ending to the intro cutscene.
It's also a preview of the player attacks (sort of like a hidden tutorial?)!
I just need to add the correct sprites now!
#godotengine #pixelart #solodev #indiegame
Daily Gamedev #26/90
Woke up early, so I coded the dialogue system in Godot using the portraits I drew during the last few days!
Still missing a few components, but it's shaping up nicely!
#pixelart #godotengine
Woke up early, so I coded the dialogue system in Godot using the portraits I drew during the last few days!
Still missing a few components, but it's shaping up nicely!
#pixelart #godotengine
August 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Daily Gamedev #26/90
Woke up early, so I coded the dialogue system in Godot using the portraits I drew during the last few days!
Still missing a few components, but it's shaping up nicely!
#pixelart #godotengine
Woke up early, so I coded the dialogue system in Godot using the portraits I drew during the last few days!
Still missing a few components, but it's shaping up nicely!
#pixelart #godotengine
Daily Gamedev #25/90
Still portraying, I started drawing the player avatar.
He's not super happy to have to deal with the holiday shopping chaos!
#pixelart #godotengine
Still portraying, I started drawing the player avatar.
He's not super happy to have to deal with the holiday shopping chaos!
#pixelart #godotengine
August 28, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Daily Gamedev #25/90
Still portraying, I started drawing the player avatar.
He's not super happy to have to deal with the holiday shopping chaos!
#pixelart #godotengine
Still portraying, I started drawing the player avatar.
He's not super happy to have to deal with the holiday shopping chaos!
#pixelart #godotengine
Daily Gamedev #23/90
I took a much needed break from the daily dev this weekend.
I'm trying to figure out the style of the dialogue / cutscene portaits to introduce the levels.
I feel a bit insecure about my art. I think this one is nice?!
#pixelart #godotengine
I took a much needed break from the daily dev this weekend.
I'm trying to figure out the style of the dialogue / cutscene portaits to introduce the levels.
I feel a bit insecure about my art. I think this one is nice?!
#pixelart #godotengine
August 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Daily Gamedev #23/90
I took a much needed break from the daily dev this weekend.
I'm trying to figure out the style of the dialogue / cutscene portaits to introduce the levels.
I feel a bit insecure about my art. I think this one is nice?!
#pixelart #godotengine
I took a much needed break from the daily dev this weekend.
I'm trying to figure out the style of the dialogue / cutscene portaits to introduce the levels.
I feel a bit insecure about my art. I think this one is nice?!
#pixelart #godotengine
I'm no marketing expert but I see it 2 ways:
1) either you delay and release alongside hundreds of other games in a few weeks
2) release the same week and have better odds of being in "New & Trendy" categories since everybody else cancelled their releases. Almost no press coverage though.
1) either you delay and release alongside hundreds of other games in a few weeks
2) release the same week and have better odds of being in "New & Trendy" categories since everybody else cancelled their releases. Almost no press coverage though.
Indie devs are delaying their games because of Silksong
aftermath.site/silksong-indie...
aftermath.site/silksong-indie...
August 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I'm no marketing expert but I see it 2 ways:
1) either you delay and release alongside hundreds of other games in a few weeks
2) release the same week and have better odds of being in "New & Trendy" categories since everybody else cancelled their releases. Almost no press coverage though.
1) either you delay and release alongside hundreds of other games in a few weeks
2) release the same week and have better odds of being in "New & Trendy" categories since everybody else cancelled their releases. Almost no press coverage though.