p sure i make flawless games and my publisher hacks bugs into them after i send review builds tbh
folmer
@folmer.bsky.social
founder of nopopo, game designer, he/him, everything is political
since i make games, ppl i meet irl think i work in tech (not unfair i guess, but not how i feel either), and so the way they try and connect w me is to talk about AI. which, i hate. so lately i just started responding by talking about AI advancement in smart toilets
friendly reminder that it’s nopopo, not NoPopo or NoPopoFun. just nopopo all lowercase
i’ll be honest as a game designer i’ve always found it REALLY difficult watching ppl play my games. i mostly avoided youtube LPs and twitch streams. but the way ppl get into Castle V Castle has me hooked 😅
fuck me i blanked on a word so googled it, the AI generated response: - got the name wrong - got the goal of the game wrong - claims that both “27” and “37” are 27 what’s the point of this at all man i’m so tired
castle v castle trivia: the game was called castle VS castle for the longest time, then i started designing the logo and hated how the S broke up the flow
i just want everyone to know that Level Devil is out on Steam and like. it’s really good. games made in Stencyl don’t get a great rep but we’re out here doing cool shit so, support this pls store.steampowered.com/app/3242750/...
Save 15% on Level Devil on Steam
“Troll” is such a strong word for this 2D platformer with nearly 200 uniquely inventive levels. Don’t let screaming YouTubers convince you that this game is unfair. It’s fair. Sure, there are buzzsaws...
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omg not @thejenna.bsky.social wishlisting castle v castle and me finding out through a tiktok that’s so wild to me how did i get here
It's been a while since I've done this, and the world is bleak - so we can all use a little art & creativity. What is everyone creating nowadays? Games, art, music, video, writing, anything - whether it is early, almost done, or just shipped. Feel free to include trailers, images, links - whatever.
added a “v hard mode” to Castle V Castle just bc anyone who knows me knows i haven’t written the word “very” out in full in years. bonus shot: multiplayer scoreboard!
the way indie games are a spectrum is so wild. i’ll scroll through here and see a post that’s like “we got 500 wishlists! huge! validation for the decades of work we put in! ❤️” and the next post is like “98K wishlists on my first game, can we get to 100k chat or are we cooked 😭”
Leigh is *the* voice of authority on this and i implore you to read it (also leigh apologies in advance i will probs rant about Below Deck at you again soon)
Leigh Alexander@leighalexander.bsky.social · 2y agoWhat happens when 'reality' intrudes on the imaginary circumstance? xleighalexanderx.substack.com/p/fake-weddi... Here's my latest at the Unreal World, a series on unscripted television, game design and online performance culture!
love this write up. spot on
TheSixthAxis@thesixthaxis.com · 2y ago"Castle V Castle is a smart spot of strategy, with a great aesthetic. It’s definitely one to keep an eye on." @thecitywake.bsky.social enjoyed bringing down enemy castles. Check out his preview. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/03/10/c... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
Hark, some news 📢 Pantaloon is broadening its mission of platforming bold & bizarre games by moving into the world of original publishing, as we seek to become a home for misfits. Gonna thread some COOL BITS & PIECES Shares hugely appreciated 🙏 #indiedev | #indiegames | #gamedev
idk there’s something fascinating about the idea of pitching indie games to harmony korine but i can’t get over the name EDGLRD
little known fact about my game: the title "Castle v Castle" actually comes from the gameplay of the game that sees a castle fighting another castle
found an article that mentioned Castle V Castle as one of the best steamdeck games in next fest and i was like… it runs on steamdeck?? been too busy to check 😅 nice way to find out tho
pointless fun thing I've added to Castle V Castle: a signpost that strolls up when your castle is near destruction with a "the end is nigh" sign. if your castles loses while the signpost is there, it turns around and reads “told u so”
Super happy to have worked on the key art of the wonderful Castle V Castle (from @nopopofun.bsky.social ) You can play the demo & wishlist on steam! ☀️
Might feel like everything is going to 💩 but there's still lots of good in the world. Here's a little joy for ya — grab a ticket or apply to speak this year!
Game Devs of Color Expo@gdocexpo.com · 2y ago🗣📢GET HYPE! Game Devs of Color Expo returns September 16-19, 2025! Submissions are now OPEN for speakers, panels, & #gamedev interviews—no fees, & speakers are compensated! All participants are considered for grants of up to $25k. 🔗 Get tix, apply to speak, & learn more: gdoc.events/m/GDoCExpo
Castle v Castle | @nopopofun.bsky.social 🏰 A single player card battler where you tear down the enemy castle brick by brick 🃏 Curate your deck and see how far you get 🏆 Test your skills in the daily challenge, where every player gets the same one globally store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
ngl i’ve been working on this thing quietly and alone for so long that it blows my mind seeing responses like this ❤️
Jacob McCourt@jacob.bsky.social · 2y agoStarting with Castle V Castle - it’s a rogue card game where you build your castle while trying to destroy your opponents. The core loop is SO good. Played for 30 minutes and could have played this demo for hours. Can’t wait for the full game. store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
If you've been curious to play our cozy community builder Mossfield Origins - why not try it during Steam Next Fest! Try the Mossfield Origins demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1836400/... Don't miss the rest of the games of Steam Next Fest - store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest #steamnextfest
Obligatory NextFest post! Go check out the demo, spread the word and wishlist please! There's going to be a silly number of games this time around so any help on visibility and promo really helps!
The Horror At Highrook - Out Now!@highrookhorror.bsky.social · 2y agoThe Horror at Highrook is at Steam Next Fest!🐦⬛🌙 Check out the newly revamped demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/2836860/...
castle v castle is part of steam next fest! my first game on PC, absolutely a dang _moment_ for me. i’ve been trying to make this game for years and it’s finally happening (still will be on mobile too ofc, i’ll never ever turn my back on that) store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
Castle V Castle on Steam
A stylish single player 1v1 card game funded and supported by Slay the Spire's Casey Yano and inspired by browser classic Castle Wars. Build up your castle and knock down your opponent's brick by bric...
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try my game’s demo in Steam Next Fest!!! - turn-based strategy game - funded by Slay the Spire dev - published by Among Us devs (Outhersloth) - made by me!!!! - build up your castle and reduce your opponent brick by brick
Castle V Castle is a new turn-based strategy game funded by Slay the Spire's Casey Yano and inspired by browser classic Castle Wars, and you can try the demo now #strategygame www.pcgamesn.com/castle-v-cas...
