I've overhauled my puzzle level generation so a level is now "grown" like cell tissue in a triangle tessellation. New elements can be inserted anywhere, and the whole level deforms to make room. This makes it easier to control topology and create paths that loops around areas. #ProcGen #GameDev

The first episode of The So Many Games Podcast for 2026 is now live! Join us as we chat with developer @jakefriend.bsky.social on the development, the origins and the mechanics of his top-down, Zelda-like Metroidvania, Scrabdackle. ⬇️ Links in the comments below ⬇️

ICYMI, Scrabdackle Act 1 is out NOW on Steam 🧙 @jakefriend.bsky.social has released their hand-drawn, open adventure with a full 12–15 hour Act 1 ready for you to explore 🗺️ If you've been curious, now is the perfect time to hop in 💛 🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

My review of Scrabdackle, a special game almost solely made by an ambitious, talented maniac called @jakefriend.bsky.social . Not only is Scrabdackle fun to say, it is incredibly fun to play. My personal pick for 2025's hidden gem. Congratulations to jake and @fellowtraveller.games.

Scrabdackle- The Best Metroidvania You've Never Heard of

How jakefriend (and friends) scribbled an unexpectedly complex world into existence.

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💌 You're invited to a Garden Party @ 3pm [EST] Another slower week as we head into Winter showcase season (which I mostly expect to hold through the end of the year) BUT Scrabdackle Act 1 is finally out, and I'm so excited to play it today! The demo was so much fun! 🔮🧙‍♀️ ⏯️ twitch.tv/gardenofindie

Scrabdackle by @jakefriend.bsky.social, an open world adventure, is out now in early access! [PC] The academy was attacked and novice Blue was tossed out a window. Out of his sheltered life, help him find his way home through the weird world. #indiegame

Scrabdackle is good. Very good! My playthrough of it left me high on many things - bosses kick ass, world is very amusing and way more interconnected than expected - but what makes me want to bring attention to @jakefriend.bsky.social's game is Blue's lovely notebook: www.avclub.com/scrabdackle-...

Scrabdackle turns a notebook into the best vehicle for discovery

Scrabdackle's in-game notebook is seemingly hand-drawn by its lead character, adding a human touch that makes the world feel real and lived-in.

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𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘 is 𝗢𝗨𝗧ⵑⵑ 5.5 years in development!! Try it NOW! It would mean so much I AM NOT JOKING this day is TRULY THE BEST KIND OF SURREAL! 😭💙 store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... A bunch of bundles on the store page too! #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #animation

My game Scrabdackle releases TOMORROW, Dec 2nd!! I've been trying to explain what it is for years - here's my final attempt before launch. store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #videogame #indiegames #cutegame #animation

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James | Spitzem@spitzem.bsky.social · 9mo ago

This is my first ever review 🥺 I really got the best possible game for my first one because it’s an adorable game about WIZARDS and I loved it and it was only act 1 🧙🏻‍♂️ So happy to do what I can to spread the word about it because it deserves it and I’m SO EXCITED for more Scrabdackle…

Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home. Take a look at our full review of Scrabdackle Act 1 to learn more: somanygames.co.uk/review/scrab... @jakefriend.bsky.social

How the conversations (and 'scrying' spell) work in my game, Scrabdackle! Convo trees are so branchy that I had to make my own editor tool to manage them 😅 It's launching tomorrow (TOMORROW) if it sounds neat! store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation

Sharing some of my favourite smear frames in my handmade game, Scrabdackle! It's coming out TUESDAY! Dec 2! Would love if y'all took a look! 😊💙 store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #game #videogame #indiegame #cutegame #animation

Hello indies! It's almost Thanksgaming 2025! If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at jwalker@kotaku.com with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku. Rules next. Reposts appreciated!

Just 7 days until Scrabdackle Act 1 launches on Steam 🗓️ ICYMI, the trailer from Six One Indie Showcase earlier this year gives you a closer look at @jakefriend.bsky.social's vast world of Scrabdackle and its strange but genuine inhabitants 🗺️ 🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

Having a LOT of fun making the key art look like a CD label while prepping the soundtrack release! 😄 #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev

🎮 #Scrabdackle es una aventura que invita a explorar un vasto mundo dibujado a mano y repleto de personajes encantadores, caminos ocultos y jefes desafiantes. El primer acto llega en diciembre. @jakefriend.bsky.social @fellowtraveller.games #Videojuegos #Noticias Lee mi nota aquí. 👇

Se confirma el lanzamiento del primer acto del videojuego de aventuras “Scrabdackle” para el 2 de diciembre

Esta aventura invita a explorar un vasto universo dibujado a mano y repleto de personajes encantadores, caminos ocultos y jefes difíciles, pero justos de vencer.

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That's me! That's my little game! Dec 2!

ComicBuzz@comicbuzz.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Scrabdackle Act 1 launches onto Steam December 2nd comicbuzz.com/scrabdackle-... @jakefriend.bsky.social @fellowtraveller.games #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogames

OH DANG Super excited for you @jakefriend.bsky.social!! (make sure you check this one out, it’s just so goshdarn charming)

Fellow Traveller@fellowtraveller.games · 10mo ago

Mark your calendars, because Scrabdackle Act 1 is out Dec 2📅 Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️ Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙 🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

Mark your calendars, because Scrabdackle Act 1 is out Dec 2📅 Scrabdackle is a scribbly, hand-drawn adventure full of wit, secrets, tough-but-fair bosses, curious encounters, and oodles of charm and genuine joy 🗺️ Wishlist now to get thrown into a whole new world on launch day 🧙 🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

Scrabdackle Straight up the funniest game I've played in a minute. A whimsical and charming adventure through a doodle-core world that'll have you blowing up garbage, hanging out with peanuts, and scanning everything like you're Magical Samus Aran. store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...

Scrabdackle on Steam

The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted wo...

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This is my favourite thing anyone has ever written about my game and it's not even close

Wallace@exalclaw.com · 11mo ago

New hate post at Exalclaw: I'm beefing with a duck in Scrabdackle. I want the full game out already so I can fight it again exalclaw.com/2025/10/23/s...

✨ My Little Spider releases Nov 7th!!✨ 🐛 care for a cozy spider companion that lives on your PC 🏡 collect 50+ unique bugs at different locations and times of day 🕸️ adorn your web with fun decorations and colors ⬇️ link below ⬇️ #gamedev #cozygames #indiegame

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Red Muscaria ||@djred3.bsky.social · 11mo ago

I'm such a sucker for a silly game with a big heart. I think this is my favorite demo I've played during NextFest. Absolutly getting tucked away for when I get back to streaming. You're doing amazing work! @jakefriend.bsky.social I can't wait to see the rest! store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...

Sliksong: welcome to the dismal bile pit me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue [hours later] Silksong: welcome to the vomit viaduct me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue [hours later] Sillksong: welcome to shit-eating canyon

I know I can't beat the peak aesthetics of Mega Man Legends, but I'm doing the best I can! (game is ABYSS X ZERO for those unaware! Coming out... eventually) #gamedev #lowpoly

Jon Cartwright@jon.gvg.io · 11mo ago

When will graphics get better than this

We just launched the Enter the Chronosphere demo! 🎉 It's live on Steam, so let us know what you think. 🙏 store.steampowered.com/app/1969810/... #indiegames #roguelike

Blanksword's Kickstarter is about to hit 50%! We're not at the halfway mark yet, so we still have good hopes to reach the finish line, but we need your help in doing so! Please consider backing us and spreading the word if you want to support a small marginalized team making a big game 🙏

Shamil made the most INCREDIBLE key art for Scrabdackle, it makes so happy every single time I look at it 😭😭😭

Shamil Hatwitch @ comms open 📌@arborknight.bsky.social · 12mo ago

look ma i'm in videogames!! recently got commissioned to illustrate key art for @jakefriend.bsky.social's game Scrabdackle! super excited to finally share!!! #scrabdackle #art

Scrabdackle's new Act 1 trailer is out!! I'm SO excited about it, it was really fun to put together! You can check it out on the Steam page below - it's really finally looking like a real game ready to launch!! 😊 store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #indiegames #godotengine #indiedev #gamedev

Scrabdackle on Steam

The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted wo...

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