Button Man by Styrax Studios

Button Man by Styrax Studios

@styraxstudios.bsky.social

Introducing Button Man, a sidescrolling adventure game set in the 1920's Halifax Nova Scotia! Links: https://linktr.ee/StyraxStudios

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Boo-rad Shankar
@bradshankar.bsky.social

Over the past several years, it’s been genuinely wonderful to see so many games that are set in Canada and focus on all kinds of authentic stories. But how can we help make sure that trend continues? I asked 20+ devs exactly that, and the responses I got were incredibly varied and insightful!

mobilesyrup.comWhat does the future look like for games set in Canada? We asked Canadian devsCanada is featured in more and more games nowadays -- here are some ways developers hope to keep that momentum going.

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Boo-rad Shankar
@bradshankar.bsky.social

VERY excited to share this big project. Many games are made in Canada, but few are *set* here.
 So, I spoke to 20+ devs who have been making all kinds of games that take place in Canada.
 From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, these games paint a vivid portrait of Canada. 🍁

mobilesyrup.comCanada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing thatFrom showcasing stunning geography to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.
Button Man by Styrax Studios
@styraxstudios.bsky.social

Check out Brad’s excellent article featuring #buttonman 🥳🇨🇦

Boo-rad Shankar@bradshankar.bsky.social

VERY excited to share this big project. Many games are made in Canada, but few are *set* here.
 So, I spoke to 20+ devs who have been making all kinds of games that take place in Canada.
 From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, these games paint a vivid portrait of Canada. 🍁

mobilesyrup.comCanada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing thatFrom showcasing stunning geography to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.
Button Man by Styrax Studios
@styraxstudios.bsky.social

The streets of Kingsport! (Halifax really) Today we take a dive into the different streets that populate our city, with many landmarks that will be known to those who live or visited Halifax Nova Scotia! Enjoy! store.steampowered.com/news/app/281... #Halifax #indiedev #indiegame #buttonman #ns

store.steampowered.comButton Man - Streets of Kingsport - Steam NewsKingsport stands before you waiting to be explored. There are sights to see, places to visit, and history to learn. So let's dive in and learn more about the streets of Kingsport!

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Anca 🔜 Games Transformed & AdventureX
@ancastasia.bsky.social

Did another one of the gamedev chats and loved all of Ron's stories 😄 Cat catchers beware 🔪

Button Man by Styrax Studios@styraxstudios.bsky.social

Thank you @ancastasia.bsky.social for inviting me to chat about Button Man, Halifax, and Styrax Studios! youtu.be/PKG80XoRiyA?...

youtu.beDev Chat: The surprising influences of a Point & Click Beat 'em Up (with @StyraxStudios)YouTube video by Ancastasia

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Hilltop Studios
@playhilltop.bsky.social

Still on a high from yesterday’s Curse of Resthaven announcement. Check out this interview from @bradshankar.bsky.social that includes the whole dev team for a deeper dive!

Boo-rad Shankar@bradshankar.bsky.social

Had a great chat with Toronto's @playhilltop.bsky.social about their just-revealed game, Curse of Resthaven! 🇨🇦 We talked about the marked departure from Lil' Guardsman's LucasArts-style whimsy to gothic horror, deeper mechanics with roguelite & deck-building elements, the striking art style & more.

mobilesyrup.comCelebrated Toronto indie dev takes big swing with Curse of ResthavenHilltop Studios unpacks the pivot from the LucasArts-style whimsy of Lil' Guardsman to gothic horror in its sophomore title.

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A Gaming Network | Gaming News
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We want to thank @playhilltop.bsky.social for being apart of our Newsletter launch! We had a lovely interview with them about their BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Curse of Resthaven Blends Town Management, Deckbuilding, and Time Loop Horror www.agamingnetwork.com/curse-of-res... #MadeInCanada #Gaming

agamingnetwork.comCurse of Resthaven | Narrative Roguelite With Seven-Day Time LoopCurse of Resthaven is a narrative roguelite where you govern a cursed colony trapped in a seven-day time loop. Manage resources, build decks, and uncover eldritch secrets.
Button Man by Styrax Studios
@styraxstudios.bsky.social

Happy holidays from the Button Man! 🎅🎄We are going to have so much news in the new year about our demo update and our final release day! Here's a sneak peak of our recreation of the Public Gardens in #Halifax #NovaScotia #ButtonManGame #Indiegame #indiedev

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Boo-rad Shankar
@bradshankar.bsky.social

One of the highlights every convention for me is checking out the Canadian games. At Gamescom, it was genuinely inspiring seeing so many Canadian devs showing off their wonderful work on the world stage. 🇨🇦 🎮 I wrote about a bunch that were featured at the show, including a few I got to demo myself.

mobilesyrup.comThere were plenty of cool Canadian games at Gamescom 2025From two completely different detective games to a genre-blending horror/deck-builder and classic beat 'em up, Canadian developers showed up in big ways.

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Button Man by Styrax Studios
@styraxstudios.bsky.social

In case you missed it… Brucie’s got fists, questions, and a city full of lies to crack. #indiedev #gamedev #trailertuesday #ONL #OpeningNightLive #Gamescom

Button Man by Styrax Studios@styraxstudios.bsky.social

His boss is dead and nobody has answers. Now Bruce McKenzie’s got nothing left but fists and questions. Can you crack the case in BUTTON MAN? #indiedev #gamedev #trailertuesday #Gamescom

Button Man by Styrax Studios
@styraxstudios.bsky.social

In case you missed it… Brucie’s got fists, questions, and a city full of lies to crack. #indiedev #gamedev #trailertuesday #ONL #OpeningNightLive #Gamescom

Button Man by Styrax Studios@styraxstudios.bsky.social

His boss is dead and nobody has answers. Now Bruce McKenzie’s got nothing left but fists and questions. Can you crack the case in BUTTON MAN? #indiedev #gamedev #trailertuesday #Gamescom

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Hilltop Studios
@playhilltop.bsky.social

New trailer for a Canadian indie from a team I love that I am SO stoked about. Check it out!

Button Man by Styrax Studios@styraxstudios.bsky.social

His boss is dead and nobody has answers. Now Bruce McKenzie’s got nothing left but fists and questions. Can you crack the case in BUTTON MAN? #indiedev #gamedev #trailertuesday #Gamescom