Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond

What draws you to certain games? And what keeps you going when making your own game? Maybe it's the same fascination that drives us to create. It's naive, but necessary, to follow that itch inside us. Even when we don't know where it leads. #gamedev #retrogaming #cozygame

Believe in yourself and follow your passion. We only get one shot at life. I want to keep doing what I love, even if I end up as old as a turtle along the way. I'd rather spend my life chasing what makes me happy than meeting someone else's expectations. #cozygame #gamedev

Recently, in another galaxy at Polaris Convention in Hamburg with my game Shallow Pond. Still processing all the impressions from the event. Fun times! Stressful, but incredibly rewarding to see so many different people playing my game. #gamedev #retrogame #cozygame

One might argue that this level is still a bit rough around the edges 🙃 There's something exciting about starting a new level. A blank canvas, full of possibilities. Let's see where this one ends up! #gamedev #retrogame #3dplatformer #cozygame #leveldesign

Techy stuff! The improvements in this 1-minute video took me 2.5 days of tweaking and iterating. Camera system, land/water transitions, collision handling. Lots of little changes that add up. Feels even smoother now. Riiight? 🙃 #gamedev #3dplatformer #familyfriendly #cozygame

Thank you to everyone who gives Shallow Pond a try. Small creators, gamers, fellow devs. Everyone who comments, shares feedback, reposts, or features indie games like mine. You're all helping me keep my flame burning. 🔥🫧 #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozygame #retrogaming

Are physical gaming events pointless? Online exposure brings more reach. But watching people play Shallow Pond at POLARIS, seeing their reactions, talking to them? Something else entirely. Keeps me grounded in the real world. What's your take? #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozygame

How to treat collectibles? I asked that a few weeks ago, and here's what I came up with. The new collectible system in my game Shallow Pond! You can see it for yourself in the latest demo update on Steam 🚂 (choo choo!) #gamedev #retrogame #3dplatformer #cozygame

I'm building Shallow Pond on my own and the full game takes time. BUT the Steam demo just got a big update. Lots has changed and improved, so check it out....ooor give it another shot if you already played 🙃 #retrogaming #3dplatformer #gamedev #cozygame

Get out there and let people play your game, naked as it is. I really didn’t see how important that was for Shallow Pond before gamescom. But what I got out of that experience can’t be weighted in gold. #gamedev #3dplatformer #solodev #cozygame

Soooo many things happening at the same time right now. Collectibles are finally properly displayed, makes such a big difference! Moving towards a much-improved version of the demo, which I'll be bringing to @polarisconvention.bsky.social in Hamburg next week. #gamedev #3dplatformer #retrogaming

The world is falling apart... ...meanwhile, in another galaxy! #gamedev #3dplatformer #solodev #cozygame

Recently at gamescom 2026. Seeing so many people of all ages play Shallow Pond without knowing anything about it beforehand was eye-opening and really nice. Helped me understand my own game better, too. Pretty valuable as a solo dev. #gamedev #gaming #cozygame #retrogame

This is how every new Shallow Pond level starts. A blank playground. We all need to start somewhere, right? 🤓 Used to do a lot of greyboxing, but these days I mostly throw actual assets in and revise later. A bit like underpainting. #gamedev #retrogame #3dplatformer #cozygame

I don't know how many times I've seen Shallow Pond by now, or how many times I've played it myself. But I still love it, and I genuinely want to see it through and finish it with all my heart. Please bear with me 😊 #SteamDeck #solodev #3dplatformer #retrogame

How would you treat collectibles? As a gamer, as a dev? Asking for a friend 🙃 I’m leaning toward a simple system: the game tells you when you’ve found everything in a category. No collection-list madness. #gamedev #retrogame #3dplatformer #cozygame

Oldie but a goodie. Shallow Pond has come such a long way since then. There's a demo out and everything. Enjoy your weekend! #gamedev #3dplatformer #retrogame #cozy

Having that underwater space in Shallow Pond transforms the levels a lot. It's a bit like going hiking and suddenly stepping into a completely unexpected environment. Still can't get enough of this, especially on a handheld. #gamedev #steamdeck #retrogames #3dplatfomer

Recently at gamescom. It was sooo nice to see everyone stop, view the trailer, then play the game. Good decision to have two devices to play on, despite the small booth. Memories! Game's called Shallow Pond. #gamedev #solodev #3dplatformer

say hello in case you're in Hamburg 😇

Where do Shallow Pond’s retro vibes come from? Probably hardwired into me from the games I grew up with....trying to figure out what triggers it most Just love being in this kind of world, you know? Where we’re simply happily jumping around #retrogames #steamdeck #3dplatformer

I grew up with 3D platformers like Banjo-Kazooie, and I want to bring those retro vibes into Shallow Pond; so people who grew up with games like these and a new generation can enjoy them alike. What do you remember most about that era? #retrogames #steamdeck #3dplatformer

Recently at gamescom, I get it now. Shallow Pond is a family friendly game, loved to be played by kids and their parents. Especially ladies! Plus Banjo-Kazooie (etc) addicts. Still recharging my batteries. It was so nice and very intense! #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozygame

Gamescom is over, here's what I felt while having been there. One crazy ride that I'm very thankful for. It was really, really good. And exhausting. And fulfilling. One of the core things I noticed with delight was how many kids and ladies enjoyed the game! #gamedev #cozygame

Finally some time to show some relaxed moment of gamescom and @IndieArenaBooth Today is the last day. I'm super happy and pumped to finish this solodev game journey of mine that is Shallow Pond ❤️ #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozygame #cute

New trailer, check it out. Shallow Pond is planned to release in 2027. Really had fun building that one. Currently at gamescom and having a really good time with people playing the game. #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #cute #3dplatformer

I badge pressed a handful of buttons for gamescom. Come by if you happen to be here @IndieArenaBooth ,hall 10.2, otherwise enjoy the designs 🙂 #gamedev #solodev #3dplatformer #cozygame

Look who came by to say hi during booth construction at gamescom! The one and only @ryanlaley.bsky.social I really enjoyed our chat. Thanks for helping me get started with the Blueprint stuff in Unreal in the first place ❤️ #gamedev #indiegame #3dplatformer

There's a new interview with me. Learn more in depth about my ways, my thinking and how life led me to that strange little island of existence I'm sitting on right now (okay, zoom out far enough and that island becomes Eurasia). Thank you, Ibrahim!

Well, well! I'm nearly there for @IndieArenaBooth! If you see me anywhere, say hello. Wed-Fri I'll be wandering around quite a bit, but I'll also be there throughout the weekend for the full experience. Pic = reminder of how awake I can appear 🙂. #gamedev #solodev #cozygame

If I could turn back time by 3 years, I would still have started this journey as a solo dev on Shallow Pond. And I’ll do everything I can to keep making games on my own for the years to come. Thanks for following along! ❤️ #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozygame

Since nobody notices, here's a reminder: gamescom is next week 😊. Aaand I have a sneak peek at my new trailer. I've been busy busy these past few weeks, so much is going on! I promise to keep you updated while at gamescom ❤️ #gamedev #indiegame #solodev #cozygame

New music, same game. Same vibes. Same 3 years since it started. Same solo dev. 3D platforming, diving, all the good stuff. And next week: gamescom coming up, will be there all the time and will post updates from the madness I encounter. #gamedev #indiegame #solodev #cozygame

"With gamescom just around..." (DON'T SAY IT 😁). I read that way too often, now it's also my fault. Anyway, that's where Shallow Pond can be found (yay🎇). Come find me and check out tons of other niiiice games along the way (route can be adjusted). #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozy

gamescom is next week! 🤖 Meet me there if you happen to be around, will be an intense time. I've never been at an onsite showcase for that long. You know? Gamedevs are usually rather shy, spending their time in the shadows, right? 😁 #gamedev #3dplatformer #steamdeck #cute

How it started ➡️ how it went ➡️ how it's going. Working solo, part-time, trying to succeed in the end. A long road, but I can feel where the destination is. How do you manage to stay sane over a long period of time on a project? 💫🙃 #gamedev #cozygame #3dplatformer #cute

Don't underestimate what you can achieve on your own. It's more than you think if you give yourself that chance and stick to it. Trust me 🎮 #gamedev #cozygame #cute #3dplatformer

Nothing of this would exist if I hadn't started 3 years ago. What are you waiting for? Just start. I failed often along the way and in the years before but I won't stop until I'm done. Be brave and don't overthink it forever. Trust me. #gamedev #3dplatformer #steamdeck #cute #gamedesign

How it started vs. how it’s going ⤴️ A reminder to myself of how far you can come by simply putting one foot in front of the other. And refusing to stop. #indiegame #gamedev #cozygame #3dplatformer

To some, #cozygame has become a trendword. My solodev game Shallow Pond is more of a #3dplatformer and #exploration adventure, but I still have cozy elements in there. How do you differentiate and where do you draw the line, what do you think of cozygames in general? #gamedev

Three years in and every day is bringing me closer to the finishing line 💦. But there's still sooo much to do 🎮 How do you manage to keep your scope in check, how do you make your own real progress? #gamedev #3dplatformer #steamdeck #gamedesign #cute