🚫 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 “𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆” 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃 Videogames are an artform, and as such, the way you go about making them needs to resonate with you, and also let you express your vision. Do game dev in the way that's right for YOU! Otherwise, what’s the point? 💜✨ #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

Today I created the first moment on my horror game, when Isaac (the protagonist) meets Sir Onion Knight, a cute friend that will help you along the way! youtu.be/N1F6K1qd5C8 #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame

Isaac Meets Sir Onion Knight

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Today I have finished implementing the inventory. Now the player can use items! 😄 #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #horrogame

Hey guys! If you: - Are stuck on your game - Need some feedback - Want to make game dev friends I'm organising a "Rubber Duck Hangout" to chat about our games in my Discord server! We do it every other Friday at 3pm (UK time) Of course, it's free to join! 😁💜 discord.gg/JQM8td9Ty?ev... #gamedev

Today I've been whiteboxing (again) my house level for my horror game. I am trying different workflows and I am liking this new one! Creating in Blender with modular pieces and exporting to Unity. Super easy to iterate! #indiedev #gamedev #solodev #horrorgame

Finally had a bit of time to write a proper devlog for the game! 😄 gael.dev/psychologica... #gamedev #solodev #indiedev #horrorgame #indiehorror #indiegame

There's a Monster In The Barn - Devlog #1 - Gael 💜

Here's the #1 devlog of my current short psychological horror game!

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This indie dev is making a super cute and cosy bento shop simulator! The demo just dropped on itch.io! Go try, the game it's honestly super fun! :D #indiegame #cosygame #simulator

Fun fact, I was the last person to review this asset... 6 YEARS AGO!! 😱 #gamedev

Had a little time to work on my game, so I'm experimenting with the monster 👀 #indiegame #horrorgame #solodev #gamedev #indiedev

Today I've implemented a very basic day/night cycle. Still lots to tweak, but it works for now! :D #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #horrorgame

Continuing with the blockout of the first level (a house). Slow but steady progress! 😄 I think it's important to show how games look at first. That polish art that you experience as a player is like 10-20% of the development time towards the end. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #horrorgame

Don't understand players, this person saying that they hate the game, but kept playing anyway? 🤷 🤦‍♂️ 😂 #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev

I found an entrance to the backrooms when working on my game 😵‍💫 #gamedev #indiedev #unity

Thank you all for your help! I was able to fix the issue tweaking the code and the coliders :D #gamedev #indiedev

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Thanks, Unity physics... 🙄 #gamedev #indiedev

Thanks, Unity physics... 🙄 #gamedev #indiedev

Today I am adding an Amnesia-like door (you can open/close with mouse drag). It's not perfect yet, but kinda working :D #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #horrorgame

Today I added a simple interaction system and physics item grab for my horror game :D #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #horrorgame

What if the reason you can’t finish your game isn’t laziness or lack of time, but one specific mistake we keep making over and over? The same one that led me to quit making my own indie game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMYT... #gamedev #indiegame #sologamedev

I Quit Making My Dream Indie Game

YouTube video by Gael 💜

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Working a bit more on the blockout of the level for my horror game 👀 #gamedev #indiedev #horrorgame

Hello! I am Gael 💜 I am a solo indie game dev working on my first commercial game and sharing on my blog the reality of being a solo game dev and common struggles we all face. You can check it out here ☺️👉 gael.dev #indiedev #solodev #gamedev

Home - Gael 💜

I’m Gael, an indie game dev working on my first commercial game and writing about the reality of being a solo game dev and common struggles we all face.

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Quick question: How much have you paid for your steam capsule art? 🤔 #indiedev #gamedev

Today I am sketching a possible monster idea for my horror game, just playing with shapes and silhouettes for now :) #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #horrorgame #psychologicalhorror

Today I'm working on the production side of things for my short horror game May 2026 – Prototype • Whiteboxing all level. • Implement all mechanics (alpha) • Implement all gameplay (alpha) 👇🧵

Today I am working on my new horror game's Game Design Document! Here's a sneak peak 👀 #gamedev #solodev #indiegame #horrorgame

Starting to work in my new horror game! Just testing out dimensions and prototyping areas for now :D #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame

I'm quitting my game Silent Corruption (for now). Here is why. gael.dev/solo-game-de... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #horrorgame

I'm quitting my game - Gael 💜

I'm quitting my game Silent Corruption (for now). Here is why.

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I am making a survival horror game inspired by Silent Hill x The Long Dark. This is Jane, the protagonist :D #horrorgame #indiegame #solodev #gamedev #horror #femaleprotagonist #survivalhorror

Iteration and failure are your best friends. Try multiple ways to do something until you find the way (or ways) that work for you. This means that you’re going to fail a lot, feel uncomfortable and cringy most of the time and question every day why you’re still doing this. #gamedev #indiedev

We are afraid of making the “wrong” decision. But there is no right or wrong. This journey is absolutely personal. Every person has their own context, their own skills, their own values, and all that influences what you want to do and how you want to do it. They are all valid. #gamedev #indiedev

It's hard when progress is slow and I don’t have amazing footage from my game to show every week. But I keep going despite feeling like my game sucks and fearing nobody will like it, because that is the only way I will finish it and get where I want to be. #gamedev #indiedev