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Indie game publisher of inclusive, accessible, approachable games! 🌈🤍 📍 Erie, PA Press/Content Creator inquiries: [email protected] https://linktr.ee/whitethorn.games

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · Jul 22

Work hard. Spray harder.

Spray Paint Simulator is OUT NOW on Nintendo™ Switch!

#spraypaintsimulator @northstarvg.bsky.social #northstarvideogames #nintendoswitch #newrelease #outnow #indiegame #whitethorngames

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 16h

We're just one month away from @extralife4kids.bsky.social 2025!

Join us in supporting @cmnhospitals.bsky.social to help kids in our community.

Want to donate or see more? Check out our team page!

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Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future

I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 1d

Who am I to argue with science?

A meme playing with the concept of a colorblindness test. Colored circles are arranged in a grid on a black background with text above that reads: If you can't read the number, you need... Each circle except one contains a hidden number. Beneath each circle is a suggestion of something the reader might want or need: a nap, a snack, to touch grass, to drink more water, a vacation. Beneath the circle without a number it says: a new video game.

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 2d

I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey... through some of our favorite Whitethorn games for spooky season. These are games with monsters, mystery, or maybe just memories of Halloween--a different take than we're used to this time of year.

Grab this collection on Steam for 20%!

Whitethorn Games - Whitethorn Games: Halloween Bundle - Steam News

Grab this collection of five Whitethorn games for a discount of 20% and cozy up for those bone-chilling October nights!

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 5d

✨ the life of a spray painter ✨

@northstarvg.bsky.social #spraypaintsimulator #videogames #indiegames #simulator #simulatorgames #taylorswift #tloasg

A screenshot from the game Spray Paint Simulator. The player character is painting the giant robot orange. Text laid over top of the image reads, "brb turning everything tangerine and mint green." This is a reference to the colors of Taylor Swift's newest album The Life of a Showgirl.

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 6d

A little autumnal whimsy would fix me.

#wytchwood #indiegames #videogames #spookyseason #whitethorngames

A screenshot from the game Wytchwood. The witch is gathering objects from the ground in a colorful autumnal landscape. Text over the image reads, "Me the moment the calendar flips to October."

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 7d

Rev up those fryers! It's time to work your magic!

Magical Delicacy is out now on PlayStation 4 & 5!

#magicaldelicacy @skaule.bsky.social #indiegames #videogames @playstation.com #playstation #playstationgames #psgames #whitethorngames

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Magical Delicacy | Out Now! PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5

A delicious adventure awaits as solo-developer sKaule's Metroidvania-lite meets cooking game Magical Delicacy, is now available on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5! A wholesome adventure set in an…

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 8d

You autumn know that the #SteamAutumnSale is going on now!

Look. I tried.

But seriously. Check out our @SteamPowered.com page to see what games you can grab off your wishlist!

#Steam #SteamGames #IndieGames #VideoGames #SteamAutumnSale2025 #WhitethornGames

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Whitethorn Games - Steam Autumn Sale 2025 - Steam News

Find deals up 90% off on games throughout the Whitethorn catalogue during the Steam Autumn Sale!

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 9d

Farming is awesome, but it's so funny how folks hear #cozygames and think farm.

Thanks for sharing #lake, Miss Bubbles!

@gamious.bsky.social #lakegame #indiegames #videogames

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This is for you if you're burnt out on farming in cozy games! TOP Cozy Games PC, Switch & Steam Deck

YouTube video by Miss Bubbles

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 12d

unfortunately i do love:
-cozy games
-easy games
-accessibility options
-being able to save whenever i want
-walking sims
-dating sims disguised as roleplaying games
-spending hours perfecting my character in the character creator
-games where i can pet the dog
-or the cat
-or th

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 13d

"If you want a lovely game to relax with then delivering packages in the cozy indie Lake is all you really need..."

We love tooting our horn about our hidden gems because we don't want to hide them! Thanks for the share, Video Chums! 🫶

@gamious.bsky.social #lakegame

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PlayStation Plus Hidden Gem: Lake

If you want a lovely game to relax with then delivering packages in the cozy indie Lake is all you really need so let's head out on our route.

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 14d

Get ready, witches!

Magical Delicacy is coming to PlayStation 4 and 5 on October 1st!

I'd say just in time for Spooky Season, but let's be real: It's already here.

@skaule.bsky.social @playstation.com #indiegames #spookyseason #playstationgames #psgames #magicaldelicacy

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Magical Delicacy Release Date | PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5

YouTube video by Whitethorn Games

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 15d

Now that it's fall, I get a lot of questions about which of our games meet the spooky season vibe.

I answer, "Wytchwood."

And they say, "Yeah, that's what I'm asking."

And I scream at the horror I have unleashed.

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 16d

"Colorbound looks like it's going to bring the perfect combination of simplicity and challenge with its color-based approach!" 👏

Peep Colorbound from @panpipestudio.bsky.social and other faves from the @sixoneindie.com showcase: nosmallgames.com/2025/09/six-...

Thanks, @nosmallgames.bsky.social !

Six One Indie Showcase: Our Top 10 Favorite Announcements

he Six One Indie showcases have quickly become some of our favorite and most anticipated indie gaming events around. This fall's show is...

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 19d

Are you in? 👀

@ephemeragames.bsky.social second playtest is going on now!

Join the Discord to find out more!

discord.gg/kernelhearts

#indiegames #kernelhearts #whitethorngames

Join the Kernel Hearts Friends Discord Server!

A community for the Indie Game Kernel Hearts. | 1686 members

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Brian Wilson @blanketswilson.bsky.social · 19d

More @idatxbox.bsky.social decks 💚

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 20d

Did you catch it?

@PanpipeStudio and Colorbound were just featured in the @SixOneIndie showcase!

Watch the trailer here, and add a little color to your day!

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Colorbound Trailer | Six One Indie Showcase: September 2025

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 20d

@sixoneindie.com showcase starts now.

You watching?

No reasons. 👀

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Six One Indie Showcase | September 18th, 2025

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 21d

"RE:CALL is a narrative-driven stealth game published by Whitethorn Games and developed by Maitan69... Although RE:CALL has some challenging puzzles, it also has clever gameplay mechanics and accessible design to help balance the experience."

👏 👏 👏

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Indie Spotlight: RE:CALL - Can I Play That?

RE:CALL has challenging puzzles but also includes several accessibility features to help players make the most of it.

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 22d

It's Slime Time!

Slime Heroes is OUT NOW on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5!

Grab a friend! Make your slimes! Save the world!

#slimeheroes #pancakegames #whitethorngames @PlayStation.com #indiegames #playstationgames #playstation #psgames #videogames

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Slime Heroes | Out Now on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Slime Heroes, the adorable, approachable souls-lite from Pancake Games, is out now on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5! About Slime Heroes: In Slime Heroes,…

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 23d

Are you ready?

We're ready!

Slime Heroes releases on PlayStation 4 & 5 tomorrow!

#slimeheroes #pancakegames @playstation.com #indiegames #videogamea #whitethorngames

Art of the video game Slime Heroes showing two heroic slimes ready to jump into battle!

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 26d

The vibes I'm channeling going into this weekend.

@PanpipeStudio.bsky.social #ColorBound #cozygames #indiegames #cozyvibes #weekendvibes

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 27d

Hey local friends! Come find us this weekend at #ErieComicon at the Bayfront Convention Center.

There will be cool vendors, celebrity guests, and uh... you know... us!

Swing by and say hi!

#SupportLocal #IndieGameDev
#IndieGamePublisher #EriePA

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Comicon Erie Home – Erie Promotions

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 28d

Join the Beta test now on @steampowered.com !

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Spray Paint Simulator - Co-Op Career Mode Beta is LIVE! - Steam News

The Co-Op Career Mode Beta Test is now live. You can jump in today and start testing Spray Paint Simulator’s brand new multiplayer career mode with friends.

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 28d

Me and bestie when the game has co-op.

@northstarvg.bsky.social #spraypaintsimulator #videogames #indiegames #coopgames #simulatorgames #whitethorngames

A screenshot from the game Spray Paint Simulator. This picture is from the kitchen level. Overlaid is a cropped image from the Trombone Dad and Oven Kid Vine where they play a song using a trombone and door of their oven.

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Whitethorn Games @whitethorngames.bsky.social · 29d

Two can spray that game.

No really.

Co-op career mode beta testing for Spray Paint Simulator is LIVE NOW on @steampowered.com !

Grab a friend and spray your own way!

@northstarvg.bsky.social #SprayPaintSimulator #videogames #indiegames #whitethorngames

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Spray Paint Simulator - Co-Op Career Mode Beta is LIVE! - Steam News

The Co-Op Career Mode Beta Test is now live. You can jump in today and start testing Spray Paint Simulator’s brand new multiplayer career mode with friends.

store.steampowered.com

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