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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · 28d

If people like this one a lot we can always consider doing more!

Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 8

Technically it should be supported already, but the game might be detecting the gamepad in the wrong ports. Did you have other devices connected by any chance?

Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 8

We’re having a look!

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 8

AIRHORN.WAV!!! 3 days left on the Y.V. Plushie petition www.makeship.com/petitions/yv...

Y.V. Plushie

It's your favorite dead body looting mutant shooting triangular gun god! Now 100% more huggable, including the cutest stack of cash you've ever seen. Key stats:- The original Gun God.- Including a fat...

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Jan Willem Nijman @jwaaaap.com · Sep 6

We‘ve crossed the halfway point with the Y.V. plushie petition and already 611 supporters, getting close to the next funny number! 😈 www.makeship.com/petitions/yv...

Y.V. Plushie

It's your favorite dead body looting mutant shooting triangular gun god! Now 100% more huggable, including the cutest stack of cash you've ever seen. Key stats:- The original Gun God.- Including a fat...

www.makeship.com

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Jan Willem Nijman @jwaaaap.com · Sep 4

I heard y’all like little bugs, throw us a wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/864930/U...

ULTRABUGS on Steam

Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.

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Cook and Becker @cookandbecker.bsky.social · Sep 2

Get yours here: www.cookandbecker.com/en/artwork/1...

Book 120 Years of Vlambeer & Friends. Bringing back arcade games since 1896 | Nuclear Throne

Read the definitive story of the rise of Dutch indie games studio Vlambeer, who established itself as a leading name in arcade-style action video games

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Cook and Becker @cookandbecker.bsky.social · Sep 2

Congratulations on the 15th Anniversary @vlambeer.com !

Shortly after releasing Nuclear Throne, we chronicled the start and rise of Vlambeer and managed to capture a particular era of indie video game history. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary, this book is now €15.95 / $15.95 for one week only!

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 2

Thanks so much everyone, 378 supporters already, meaning we've reached 189% of the goal!

Now let's get to some of the funny numbers.

Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

And last but not least: a Y.V. plushie! We're gonna need at least 200 pledges to bring this gun god into existence, so please tell your friends and head over to the campaign right here: www.makeship.com/petitions/yv...

A concept drawing for a Yung Venuz plushie, including the cutest stack of cash you've ever seen in your life.

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

Once any bugs are ironed out we want to bring it to other platforms as well!

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

jwaaaap.substack.com/p/im-now-100...

I'm now 100% of Vlambeer

🚨 VIDEOGAME COMPANY ACQUISITION ALERT 🚨

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

no worries at all, your feedback is appreciated! once we've got 200 pledges and the plushie gets greenlit there'll be a preview of the actual plushie (like on their campaigns page: www.makeship.com/shop/featured)

oh, and Y.V. comes with a cute stack of cash as an accessory!

All Live

Fueled by the Community, you help bring the products designed by your favorite Creators to life, by funding the Campaign within the 21 days.

www.makeship.com

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

The update will be releasing on Steam at first, and then once the most horrible bugs are out of the way we’ll do our best to bring it to other platforms as well. There's a bit more info on @jwaaaap.com's newsletter: jwaaaap.substack.com/p/happy-15th...

Happy 15th birthday Vlambeer!

bringing back arcade since 2010

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

The update will be releasing on Steam at first, and then once the most horrible bugs are out of the way we’ll do our best to bring it to other platforms as well. There's a bit more info on @jwaaaap.com's newsletter: jwaaaap.substack.com/p/happy-15th...

Happy 15th birthday Vlambeer!

bringing back arcade since 2010

jwaaaap.substack.com

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

And last but not least: a Y.V. plushie! We're gonna need at least 200 pledges to bring this gun god into existence, so please tell your friends and head over to the campaign right here: www.makeship.com/petitions/yv...

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

On top of that, on December 6th (19:00 CET) we'll be doing a good old dev stream on twitch.tv/vlambeer with some of the team! Tune in for nostalgic vibes and/or to ask any burning questions you might have.

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

Nuclear Throne update 100 is launching for free on Steam on December 5th, bringing you:
- C-skins for all 13 characters.
- Custom difficulty mode.
- Localization, 60+ fps support & many more quality of life features.

Nuclear Throne Update 100 is launching on December 5th 2025!

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Sep 1

Today is Vlambeer’s 15th birthday, how about we celebrate with some announcements? 🎉

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Aug 25

keep your eyes open / keep an eye out / whatever, we are advancing the English language here

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Aug 25

one more week until Vlambeer’s 15th birthday! keep an eye open for a few announcements 👀

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Brace Yourself Games @braceyourselfgames.com · Aug 6

If you haven't picked it up yet, complete your collection of iconic indie roguelikes!

Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Jul 24

Announcing the Iconic Roguelites Bundle on Steam! You can now complete your collection of Spelunky, Isaac, FTL, NecroDancer, and Nuclear Throne with a permanent 15% discount. store.steampowered.com/bundle/54713...

Save 10% on Iconic Roguelites on Steam

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Aug 8

if you've wanted to check out some of the non-Vlambeer games JW has worked on, this is a perfect opportunity!

Jan Willem Nijman @jwaaaap.com · Aug 8

Disc Room is 75% off and Minit is 80% off as part of the Short Games Showcase on Steam right now! store.steampowered.com/app/1229580/...
store.steampowered.com/app/609490/M...
Perfect games to complete in one workday, your boss will never know.

Save 75% on Disc Room on Steam

Are you ready to get sliced in half? The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalacti...

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Aug 5

I need someone to pick up some crates for me please help. store.steampowered.com/app/212800/S...

Super Crate Box on Steam

Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, ...

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Jan Willem Nijman @jwaaaap.com · Jul 24

If you buy this today I personally guarantee you'll get good RNG in Nuclear Throne.

Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Jul 24

Announcing the Iconic Roguelites Bundle on Steam! You can now complete your collection of Spelunky, Isaac, FTL, NecroDancer, and Nuclear Throne with a permanent 15% discount. store.steampowered.com/bundle/54713...

Save 10% on Iconic Roguelites on Steam

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Vlambeer @vlambeer.com · Jul 24

On the Nuclear Throne front we’ve got you covered! superraregames.com/products/srg...

SRG#126: Nuclear Throne (Switch)

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Each purchase includes the following items: - Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge - Interior art - Full-colour man...

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