julien balBOOtin ❤️‍🔥

hiii i'm julien ❤️‍🔥 sometimes i draw & design, and sometimes i don't. i'm an art director / designer / illustrator / digital creative in the marketing field for video games, film & entertainment. i yap a lot about all sorts of things: art, video games, animation, music, the occult, and more~

We have something really cool to show soon and it would be nice to make a platform that champions racist material defunct for us!

We're Visai Games! 👋 We made Venba, an award winning narrative cooking game. As outsiders to the industry, we found our following in twitter but logging into it now means coming face to face with a lot of South Asian racism. If you like Venba, Follow us here so we don't have to login to twitter!

Don't get scared. but the @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social collection is here! Support the showcase highlighting the cozier side of indie horror with a new shirt and pin set designed by @mikotoazure.bsky.social, with a portion from each sale donated to @dames4games.org: theyetee.com/cozyafterdark

Autumn in Ashenridge is as beautiful as it is deadly 🍂🪦 Check out this exclusive Grave Seasons spotlight that just aired in @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social! Our Narrative Director shows off some fall foraging, a first look at farm upgrades, and even a visit to the seasonal Nocturne Faire 🎃

I've never done a trailer like this before, where my own voice is in it. Stressful, but I think it does the best job yet at capturing what it's like to play Curse of Resthaven. Proud it premiered at the inaugural @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social fest! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

I'm so happy to finally be able to announce @mangledmawgames.bsky.social next game: Graveyard Grift. This is some of the most fun I've had working on a game project, I hope that shows once we've got more to show you all. Wishlist Graveyard Grift on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/5177240/...

🎃 Today is the day 🎃 Watch @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social live on Twitch and IGN at 11 AM PT, 2 PM ET, 7 PM BST, and 8 PM CEST: www.cozyafterdark.io

The roads are quiet. For now. Tune into the @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social at 2PM ET.

a modern moral story

Cool to be featured in the CBC next to killer narrative games being made by fellow Toronto indies. Our team is 5 people. Not going to make a AAA GTA 6-killer. What we CAN make are specific, personal games. Something I love about indies broadly, and something that 🇨🇦 teams seem to be extra good at.

lucio's mythic weapon is crazy 🐸✨ #overwatch

What even IS cozy horror? There’s definitely a subset of creepy, vibey games that to fall under this tattered, haunted umbrella. So proud that Curse of Resthaven will be part of the inaugural @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social. Check out the teaser and mark your calendars for Oct 12!

“There are good indies, and there are timeless indies” This $%^&ing rules. Beaming at @lejenk603.bsky.social preview of Resthaven. Certainly helps quiet the anxiety demons as we head into Next Fest and launch October 29! Read the issue cover to cover, and subscribe to Indie Corner. They’re great.

Co-streamer apps close on October 8th! And if you care about us sweet organizers, don't be the person who submits at 11:59 please! 🥹 For everyone's sanity, if you're interested sign up early- this showcase is going to be RAD. #cozyafterdark #indiedev

Your niece is missing, and somebody in Resthaven knows what happened. Over 20 suspects. Multiple culprits across multiple timelines. Six days. Can you uncover the truth? Wishlist and play the demo now! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

would you believe us, if we said that it's already a cheat code we added in @capycastaway.com 👀 well... this pic is smol head 😹

✨You can now sign up to playtest RollerGirl!!✨ That's right, Steam playtest sign-ups are NOW OPEN!👀 Sign up here: store.steampowered.com/app/2828540/...

1,000+ submissions. 50+ games selected. One showcase. And we want you to co-stream it with us! Come on in. We’ve been expecting you. 🖋️ forms.gle/fe7Pd8kZov1j...

G’morning, indie devs & pubs 👋 *lawyer voice* 👨‍💼 • Have you launched a game or big ol’ update in 2026? • Are you launching before the end of the year or targeting Q1 2027? • Would you like some extra visibility during *that week* in November? You should apply to Grand Theft Autumn 🍁

Happy #TurnBasedThursday, thanks for hosting! Here's Raccoons to Riches! It's a similarly chill non-combat roguelite deckbuilder where you're a raccoon running an item shop, trying to stay in business for a whole month. Strike it rich! (Now with endless mode!) -> s.team/a/3778620

Then, on Oct 8, an expanded demo arrives ahead of Steam Next Fest, comprising the full six-day loop, run of the entire town, and the full cast to interrogate. Your progress in this demo will carry over to the full game at launch. The countdown begins. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

IT'S HAPPENING 📢

A LOT of work has gone into this. On most platforms, it will release as a new game, and we're working to make sure that owners of the original A Fold Apart will be able to get it for free. Please signal boost if you can!

don't talk to me or My Husband ever again 🌹 (please watch it's so good) www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzeR...

Why use constraints? Developer @insertdisc5 walks us through using constraints as a tool to make your games "juicy." With just a few ingredients, #gamedev can really narrow in and focus on a core idea. One example Adrienne shares is Serre, a game made during the Yuri Game Jam 2017! #GDoCExpo2026

A Fold Apart: Recrafted is a story about distance, communication, and finding your way back to each other — one fold at a time ❤️📃🫶 Coming soon! #puzzlegame #indiedev #wishlistwednesday

Tomorrow's an exciting day for Resthaven, but in the meantime today is #wishlistwednesday. Go ahead and give our gothic narrative roguelite a wee wishlist! And then use this helpful tool to figure out who you should forge an alliance with once you embark. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

Get ready to slash, stab, and swat some bugs. Wishlist DeadRoot now – link in bio! #indiedev #indiegame #metroidvania

Thanks to the more than 150,000 players who have wishlisted Dungeon Lurker ⚔️ The 13AM Games team continues to be blown away by the response – and we're working hard to make the game the best experience possible! #indiedev #trailertuesday #dungeonlurker

Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 kicks off today!🥳 Network in our virtual space @ 10:45AM ET ⭐️ Meet Supercell: Learn about & connect w/ the team ⭐️ Publishing AMA w/ No More Robots: Ask Director @mikerose.bsky.social about publishing, marketing & sales ⭐️ Speed networking & more #gamedev #gdocexpo2026

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If you’re moved by this guy crying boy oh boy are there some other images and videos you should check out

i am so excited for thisssss

Big Curse of Resthaven news dropping this Thursday We’re so proud of how the game is coalescing. If you’ve got friends who like creepy, vibey, unique indies, help us get Resthaven on their radar Wishlist it while you’re at it so you don’t miss the news! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

Something new approaches... Curse of Resthaven's demo will be replaced on Thurs, Sept 24. There's still time to complete the demo if you want to earn the bonus gold and skill points you can carry over to the full game Six days remain. Good luck, governor...

Psst. Submissions for our debut Steam event, Grand Theft Autumn, open up this Friday at 10am ET 🍁 Interested in submitting your game? Check out the initial details and eligibility here: www.crowbar.diy/events/grand...

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hi friends this is a reminder to clean your keyboards and laptops and all other tech. once they're sparkly and clean it can actually be pretty inspiring

lily's world XD is OUT at a 20% discount! 🖥️Investigate a missing girl's laptop 👻Psychological horror ❤️Heartfelt story about body image, growing up, and childhood friendship PLAY NOW 👇

please send us more fan art it's all our community manager eats

if you're looking for someone who fosters trust within your community, goes to bat for the players and their experience, will be silly and engaging on socials, and has some great ideas for marketing strategy, I'M YOUR GIRL! 🧚🏻‍♀️⭐💕

Much love our presenting partners! @wearecontinue.bsky.social & @draknek.bsky.social 💜

If you’re into games like ours, Cozy After Dark NEEDS to be on your radar. Also, I spy with my little eye some creepy, gothic Curse of Resthaven content lurking in that trailer. See you October 12th!!!

Cozy After Dark Showcase has a date!!!!!!!!!! mark your calendars!!!!!!!!! october 12!!!!!

Big quest. Bigger mess. #indiedev #indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday

Are you a solo developer or a small team working on indie game projects? You're welcome on weindies.org. #gamedev #indie #weindies

So with the news of the layoffs at KO_OP, I'm officially looking for work later this fall. I'm an experienced narrative designer that's worked on both sprawling open world stories and intimate cinematic narratives, even netting some award wins and noms. More details on my experience below!

rosie 👁️👄👁️