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A beautiful classically hand-animated adventure game inspired by 70s and 80s-era Disney and Don Bluth movies - Play as a royal courier - Sword duels and RPG elements - Cinematic combat system - Large interconnected world Game is War of the Western Deep. #gamedev #indiegames #gaming

Gaming just feels really sad right now. Layoffs every other week. Told you must accept GenAI slop or you won't survive. If a game doesn't have 400k concurrent players it's a "dead game" I'm just tired. This isn't how I remember gaming, it used to feel more magical, yeah... #gaming #gamedev

Build the cabin of your dreams with your dog in this cozy survival game - Dog is always by your side - Hunt, gather, and craft your way through the wild - 11 unique regions to explore - Single player or online co-op Game is Wild n Chill. #gaming #indiegames #gamedev

This indie dev is making a game where you can literally play as Ancient Egyptian wall art. - Switch between a 3D archaeologist and living 2D art - Survive puzzles that fight back - Progress by mastering both worlds It’s called Fresco. This mechanic is genius. #gamedev #gaming #indiegames

Hey indie devs! I have a wonderful Discord community (nearly 15,000 members) full of awesome devs and gamers. You are welcome to join, share your game, learn something new, or just chat! Rule #8, though: "Absolutely no AI generated content" You can join below! 👇 #gamedev #indiedev

Draw your own fish and watch it swim off and grow up in your own aquarium - Paint fish or anything you can imagine - Feed and raise them - Unlock new decor like sand and lighting - Set it all as your animated wallpaper Game is Drawquarium. #gaming #gamedev #indiedev

This city builder looks like it is running on a Macintosh from 1988 and the island you govern is hiding something - Rebuild a failing island settlement - Keep the lighthouse lit through storms - Dig up the island's secret in old letters Game is GlagStone.

This horror game keeps getting called AI but the monsters are real masks on real actors - Monster mask cast from the actress's face - Effects team from When Evil Lurks - 60 days of filming in Buenos Aires Game is Tenebris Somnia. It's out on Steam now. #indiegames

You play a 1950s housewife who secretly sabotages her lousy husband and makes every accident look innocent - Pushed to breaking point by a toxic marriage - Her rage opens up new choices and endings - Plan the perfect little mishaps Game is The Great Wife's Guide. #gaming #indiegames

The discourse around video games is so negative right now it's literally exhausting. Games are made to bring us joy and great memories. Too often we take that for granted. We’re lucky to experience this medium, and it’s worth remembering that.

This indie dev is making a game where you play as one of millions of sperm racing to win the ultimate prize, life itself - Wiggle, dash, and outcompete rivals - Collect resources to evolve & grow stronger - Customise your sperm's look It's called Become. Would you play this?

This indie dev is making a game where you play as a shepherd dog called Hubert, protecting his flock and the only human who trusts him - Herd sheep across the farm - Something calls you from the woods - Brave harsh weather and danger It's called Hubert. Would you play this?

Game devs, if your trailer or gameplay clip relies on sound to make sense, it’s already losing most viewers. Most people scroll with their phones muted. If it can’t show what the game is in three seconds of silence, they won’t stick around for the sound. Let’s talk 👇🧵 (1/9)

So, if your trailer or clip works in silence, it’ll be brilliant with sound. Design for silence first. Clarity - curiosity - click - wishlist. Good trailers speak. Great trailers sing :) (9/9)

Game devs, if your trailer or gameplay clip relies on sound to make sense, it’s already losing most viewers. Most people scroll with their phones muted. If it can’t show what the game is in three seconds of silence, they won’t stick around for the sound. Let’s talk 👇🧵 (1/9)

Tips that help: - Short captions or on-screen text - Clear cause-and-effect moments - Framing that guides the eye - End with a payoff, scare, reveal, or joke Then layer music and SFX for extra punch. (7/9)

Game devs, if your trailer or gameplay clip relies on sound to make sense, it’s already losing most viewers. Most people scroll with their phones muted. If it can’t show what the game is in three seconds of silence, they won’t stick around for the sound. Let’s talk 👇🧵 (1/9)

When you design for sound-off first, sound becomes a bonus emotion, not a crutch. It enhances what’s already clear. Teach yourself to communicate the idea visually first, then let sound amplify it. (5/9)

Game devs, if your trailer or gameplay clip relies on sound to make sense, it’s already losing most viewers. Most people scroll with their phones muted. If it can’t show what the game is in three seconds of silence, they won’t stick around for the sound. Let’s talk 👇🧵 (1/9)

Your trailer or clip should speak visually. A viewer should grasp what your game is within three seconds of silence. Show a moment, emotion, or reaction that makes them think, “I get it.” That clarity stops the scroll/swipe. (3/9)

Game devs, if your trailer or gameplay clip relies on sound to make sense, it’s already losing most viewers. Most people scroll with their phones muted. If it can’t show what the game is in three seconds of silence, they won’t stick around for the sound. Let’s talk 👇🧵 (1/9)

🚨 Game devs! BREAKING! Steam just upgraded the Trailer Player - Better quality & playback - Most trailers auto-upgraded - Pre-2020 uploads? Re-upload for best quality - 4:3 & vertical now fully supported - Missing source files now flagged in Steamworks Full changelog 👇 #gamedev #indiedev

If you are an indie dev posting about your game, here is something nobody tells you. It is not the algorithm’s job to make people care. It is your job. The algorithm only reflects what resonates with people. If your content is not clear or interesting, they will scroll. #gamedev #indiedev