ChainStaff is finally ready! 🎸⚡💥 I've been making games since '94 and I love doing new 2D action gameplay. "Let's make a new grappling hook game!" I said back in 2019😅 ChainStaff is out now Xbox, Steam, Switch, and Playstation. Please grab a copy and leave a review--thanks!

Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now@mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Are you ready for "Shadow of the Beast + Bionic Commando"? I have a Launch Date for ChainStaff! 🥳 It's hitting Steam, Switch, Playstation, and Xbox all on April 8th. Full trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR_O... Store links below. Pre-order is also up for Switch/Xbox!!!

The submission window for Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition is open! If you have a new + exciting indie game and want to get it in front of a bunch of new people, there's no better place than DOTD. The window closes on April 6th! https://www.dayofthedevs.org/submit

April 8th can’t come soon enough!

Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now@mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 4mo ago

IGN featured my game in "Biggest Releases in April"! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbDj... Saying it was "made by humans, not AI, but they must be 'really weird' humans' " :D

Nothing like spending 90 solid minutes just talking about a game you love to remind you why making games is cool in spite of (waves hands around) all this. Thanks for having me @connermccabe.bsky.social 🫡

Call Me By Your Game@callmebyyourgame.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Let’s talk about what makes a game and make that talk existential! Game developer @mailshy.bsky.social joins Conner for Ep.277 to discuss how “The Beginner’s Guide” (2015) by Davey Wreden rocked his world. youtu.be/PcfLz7X9WkI?...

🔓 New Side Quest Unlocked! We’re hosting #GameforaLaugh | GDC Edition on March 9th at 7 PM. Andrew Marks (Senior Producer at Riot Games & the voice of Hermes/Sisyphus in Hades) shares true, behind-the-scenes dev stories. 🎟️ Grab your tickets! bit.ly/3MgGn7W #GamesForLove

Are you ready for "Shadow of the Beast + Bionic Commando"? I have a Launch Date for ChainStaff! 🥳 It's hitting Steam, Switch, Playstation, and Xbox all on April 8th. Full trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR_O... Store links below. Pre-order is also up for Switch/Xbox!!!

While we've gotten affirming feedback on Engine Angel, pitching unfortunately hasn't been successful. As a result, we've had to make the hard decision to lay off five team members. Each of these devs are incredible: if you have a place on your team, or know someone hiring, please keep them in mind!⬇

Announcing my pagan trading game Prophet Margin Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/... Sharing appreciated!

Prophet Margin on Steam

The Gods hunger for tribute! Build settlements and weave trade routes, feed temples and earn divine boons in this Eurogame-inspired strategy game.

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🌒HADES II v1.0 is OUT NOW!! 🌘 Battle beyond the Underworld in our bewitching sequel to the godlike roguelike. Go Kill Time! Nintendo Switch 2: supergiant.games/h2switch2 Nintendo Switch: supergiant.games/h2switch Steam: supergiant.games/h2steam Epic Games Store: supergiant.games/h2egs

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Buy Hades II – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

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🚨Piñata Go Boom is OUT NOW on Steam! A small incremental game about smashing piñatas, collecting toys, and unlocking a vast skill tree. 🪅 Smash piñatas 🧸 Collect toys 💼 Climb the skill tree and prestige #indiegame #incremental #indiedev

🚨Piñata Go Boom releases on September 15th! Live your best piñata popping fantasy: 🪅 Smash piñatas 🧸 Collect toys 💼 Climb the skill tree and prestige #indiegame #incremental #gamedev

🦥 HIRING 🦥 We're looking for a freelance Senior Game Designer for something new! 🔹 10-month contract, remote 🔹 5+ years exp 🔹 Create quest designs combining gameplay designs and story beats and balance gameplay elements Apps close Aug 13. Apply! innersloth.bamboohr.com/careers/32

DERELIKT is finally on Steam! Share & Wishlist to keep up with development: store.steampowered.com/app/3810510/... DERELIKT is a narrative retro FPS inspired by Alien Resurrection, Doom 3 and System Shock 2, with a dash of lovecraftian cosmic horror.🪐

The team at @fridaysundae.bsky.social is cooking up something truly one-of-a-kind. Congrats to the team on their incredible reveal!

Jason Fanelli@jasonfanelli.com · last yr.

THIS IS ONE OF THEM. There Are No Ghosts At The Grand is part cozy clean-up, part first-person horror, and features a cat named, no joke, Mr. Bones The Bastard. More here, from me, at @gamespot.com: www.gamespot.com/articles/thi...

I was able to spend time with the inspiring, talented, and passionate team behind Bleakwood this weekend at Gamescom LATAM, and I am SO hyped for players to get their hands on their labor of love. Keep an eye on this one. You’ll thank me later!

Hyper Dive Studio@hyperdivestudio.bsky.social · last yr.

Have you heard the dark calling you from the world of BLEAKWOOD? Sign up here to take part in the playtesting rituals: forms.gle/rkXZTNpJQ25e...

Time to UNLEASH HELL because our Malys Kickstarter is OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🔥 Follow the link to join the hunt and and help our hellish roguelite deckbuilder reach its full infernal potential! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/summerfallstudios/malys-exorcise-demons-on-your-hunt-for-an-ancient-evil

You're not going to want to miss this. The @galaxiesshow.bsky.social is going to be packed with world premieres and exclusives from some very cool upcoming games (including our own!) 🌌 📆 April 17 @ 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT

With so much jadedness and toxic gloom pervading the industry, the optimism and camaraderie of GDC was such a necessary antidote. I witnessed so much creativity, passion, persistence, & kindness over the last 5 days. I’m returning home more excited than ever to support that version of the industry.

In case you’re attending #GDC2025 and do not know about this; if you’re ever feeling unsafe, need assistance, or see something troubling, you can call this 24 hour hotline. They will listen and assist however possible whether you’re at an official GDC event or simply in San Francisco for the event.

GDC Festival of Gaming@officialgdc.bsky.social · last yr.

GDC is providing an attendee Safety Hotline through April 4. Hotlines are staffed 24/7. Call +1 (925) 852-4361 to report an issue.

If you’re at GDC next week, come fulfill your power fantasy of wielding an alien-engineered spear/whip/grappling hook/weapon of unimaginable versatility by playing ChainStaff at The MIX!

The MIX@themix.bsky.social · last yr.

Here a just few more of the exciting games you can catch during our Spring Showcase, March 17th! 🔥 🔹 Subversive Memories 🔹 Mix the Forgotten 🔹 ChainStaff 🔹 TetherGeist More info: ➡️ bit.ly/MIXSpring25

Never let it be said Null don’t have range 🫲—————🫱

Null Games@null.games · last yr.

We've got TWO great demos in #SteamNextFest. Go check 'em out! 🚲 Streetdog BMX: Get into a flow or get technical with tricks in spacious levels ⛓️ ChainStaff: Blast, spear, maybe even eat your way through alien enemies Links are in the replies ⬇️

Indie game devs! Worried you don't have a good publishing deal? May I present my firm's 2025 Publishing Agreement Data Report! Taken from 100+ actual Publishing Agreements ranging from 2017-2025, providing averages for rev share splits, advances, IP ownership and more! indiegamepublishing.com

@asitp-gord.bsky.social is cooking up some truly special grooves for Streetdog BMX. So excited for everyone to hear more when Streetdog launches later this year.

Null Games@null.games · last yr.

The very talented @ashellinthepit.bsky.social (Untitled Goose Game, Pacific Drive) is working on the Streetdog BMX soundtrack and we couldn't be more excited 😍 Look forward to buttery soft rides and chill tunes!

We've got TWO great demos in #SteamNextFest. Go check 'em out! 🚲 Streetdog BMX: Get into a flow or get technical with tricks in spacious levels ⛓️ ChainStaff: Blast, spear, maybe even eat your way through alien enemies Links are in the replies ⬇️

Astra Logical is hiring a Release Manager to lead the launch of their games across platforms, with a focus on Steam. 📍 Remote, Full-time (US or EU) 🚀 3+ years XP ❤️ for strategy, city builders, or automation games https://workwithindies.com/careers/astra-logical-release-manager

The demo for Streetdog BMX from @yeahusgames.com is live on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2707870/...! Check out the new trailer featuring some gnarly wipeouts and brain-melting tricks, backed by a kick-ass track from Melbourne punk artist Billiam (www.instagram.com/billiamofbil...).

Streetdog BMX - Play the new demo! Out now for Next Fest

YouTube video by Null Games

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Alt: Rizzo the Rat smooches Gonzo’s nose in a scene from The Muppet Christmas Carol

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uosdɯᴉS ɐuɐꓷ 🦄@danacorn.bsky.social · last yr.

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Pleasure talking with you @ozziemejia.bsky.social !

Ozzie Mejia@ozziemejia.bsky.social · last yr.

During my short time with DICE, I spoke with @mailshy.bsky.social about navigating the rough waters of indie game publishing and also some of the amazing titles that Null Games has lined up. www.shacknews.com/article/1431...

Steam reviews are coming in for the Demon Spore demo and they’re all positive 🫀 My fav so far: “[G]ot wrecked in the 1st major encounter with 3 players. Beat the floor on the 2nd play. You have to think like a scientist to win.” Play it with friends now! store.steampowered.com/app/2744940/...

Demon Spore - Play the new demo now!

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I flipped the switch... The ChainStaff demo is live on Steam. Time to run n gun n spear some giant monsters! store.steampowered.com/app/2976260/...