How do elevators work? We have no idea, but this week's design dive shows some of the details that make elevators feel like elevators in our game. #gamedesign #steam #indiegame #indiedev
Nic Vasconcellos
@nicv.bsky.social
Makin silly games like Slap Out Of It! at Turbo Button. Dog and tech art enthusiast. (he/him)
We shared some of our reasoning for keeping generative AI out of our creative process with @aftermath.site. Respecting our players' time and attention is at the core of everything we do. If something isn't worth our time to make, it's not worth our players' time to engage with it.
Aftermath@aftermath.site · last wk.All the video game studios that refuse to use generative AI aftermath.site/video-games-no...
Blood Dungeon launches August 25th on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 1 + 2! Blooddungeon.com #boneup
we've been using Clawed Code for years but we double checked and Steam still does NOT require a disclosure #indiegames #gamedev
Just booked a session to go play. Can't wait! Seems like they really went all-out!
Panic@panic.com · last mo.This is your LAST CHANCE to play Big Walk early! We've just opened up 4 FINAL weeks of our Big Walk Preview!! Come to the Panic office, bring some friends, and play an hour of Big Walk. It's very fun. Book now: forms.panic.com/big-walk-pre... Here's a special behind-the-scenes peek at the room:
There’s nothing quite like editing VO to make you self conscious of your weird mouth sounds
Our game has lots of puzzles and interactive environments. But when players are constantly exploring for clues, those interactions can become red herrings - so we made them into a feature! #gaming #indiegames #gamedev
Ben was awesome to work with on this in so many ways! His willingness to just riff and try out silly stuff while recording made the process really fun and added a LOT to the final trailer. Super grateful for all his help and excellent work
Turbo Button | Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It!@turbobuttoninc.bsky.social · last mo.We asked @benstarr.bsky.social to help us out with the trailer for our new game, and he delivered! But we could only pick one line for the ending, so here are some of the alternate takes. #indiegames #gaming #gamedev
Y’all, don’t sleep on Echo Weaver during Next Fest. SO many good “aha!” moments. It’s super rad store.steampowered.com/app/3062420/...
Echo Weaver Demo on Steam
A time loop metroidbrainia where time is your best resource and secrets are your only upgrades. You're the last of the Weavers, a remnant of a ruined society trapped in a glitching time loop. Explore ...
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WOW! Quite the compliment! We had such a great time watching these folks play at Play Days. Always fun to see people laughing together while playing the game
Jake Steinberg@jakesteinberg.substack.com · 2mo agoSLAP OUT OF IT takes home the TIME TO GENIUS Award for the shortest gap between starting the demo and experiencing brilliant ecstasy
an opportunity to stab your fingers* and tell us what you think! *virtual fingers
Heather Flowers (500FF DEMO OUT NOW)@hthrflwrs.bsky.social · 2mo agoInterested in playtesting for 500 FINGER FILLET? Sign up for our beta now!! forms.gle/PAehUHvKFYk2...
We’ve been having a blast cramming little jokes and details into the game. These are just a taste of what you can find in the trailer alone!
Turbo Button | Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It!@turbobuttoninc.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe comedy in Slap Out Of It! draws tons of inspiration from spoof comedies like Airplane, Police Squad, and Monty Python. We have visual puns and sight gags everywhere you look. 🧵 Here are a few blink-and-you-miss-it examples from our announcement trailer... www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRSh...
"It is the most fun, most dumb game I've played in a very long time." - Couldn't ask for higher praise!
Turbo Button | Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It!@turbobuttoninc.bsky.social · 2mo agoHands-on previews of Slap Out Of It! are rolling in from Summer Game Fest! We're beyond humbled by this glowing preview from @therianamp.bsky.social and @gamertagradio.bsky.social. It was a blast sharing the @giantbomb.com couch with you and we're so happy you loved your time with our game! <3
This is SO up my alley. Cannot wait to play!
Milktooth | making Bad Magpie@milktooth.bsky.social · 2mo ago🐦⬛announcing Bad Magpie 🐦⬛ play as a magpie with one wing, a missing flock, and an unhealthy obsession with a fallen star… - steal shiny trinkets - cause chaos - stick your beak where it doesn’t belong coming day one to XBOX Game Pass and Steam in 2027 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixtw...
Just announced our new game during the Day of the Devs showcase! Beyond excited to be able to talk about it now
Turbo Button | Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It!@turbobuttoninc.bsky.social · 2mo ago📣 We're excited to introduce Slap Out Of It! A slap-and-solve adventure game that stretches your wits and noodly arms to their max! Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3564410/... 📺 Trailer: youtu.be/DRShkD6cIOk 🗣️ Trailer narrated by @benstarr.bsky.social 🎵 Music by Sean Beeson
After Day of the Devs on Friday, catch @nicv.bsky.social and I on Giant Bomb @ Nite! bsky.app/profile/gian...
Giant Bomb@giantbomb.com · 2mo agoGet ready for the lockdown, baby. Giant Bomb @ Nite returns next Friday & Saturday, June 5th & 6th, from 6PM-12AM PT! Join us on giantbomb.com, Twitch, and YouTube as we hang out with our friends, chat about the gaming industry, and get up to all kinds of... Hijinks. 👀
So stoked to share what we've been cookin up! And can't think of a better way to do it than with Day of the Devs. See ya soon, Summer Game Fest
Turbo Button | Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It!@turbobuttoninc.bsky.social · 2mo ago📢 ANNOUNCEMENT INCOMING Please join us for a first look at what's next from Turbo Button in the @dayofthedevs.org showcase at Summer Game Fest this Friday! Streaming live at 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST on June 5: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdNm...
VERY hyped on this game. Can't wait to play it in full!
Moonlight Kids@moonlightkids.bsky.social · 2mo ago🎉NEW TRAILER ALERT🎉We're announcing a shiny new demo coming to Steam Next Fest very soon! Watch, absorb, let the mystery wash over you 🙏 youtu.be/lK8bGNU-cVc #echoweaver #thinky #thinkydirect #indie #indiegames #indiedev
🎉NEW TRAILER ALERT🎉We're announcing a shiny new demo coming to Steam Next Fest very soon! Watch, absorb, let the mystery wash over you 🙏 youtu.be/lK8bGNU-cVc #echoweaver #thinky #thinkydirect #indie #indiegames #indiedev
Echo Weaver | Thinky Games Showcase Trailer
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Tune in to @thinkygames.com Thinky Direct in a bit to catch Prophet Margin and other great games! Demo release!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=26pA... Find it on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Thinky Direct 2026 - Exclusive trailers and announcements for puzzle fans!
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I always find myself so inspired playing Amanita’s games. Can’t wait to check this one out!
Amanita Design 📣@amanita-design.net · 3mo agoPhonopolis is out NOW on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store 📣 We hope you have fun playing with the cardboard city! All links here 👇 amanita-design.net/games/phonop...
Phonopolis is out NOW on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store 📣 We hope you have fun playing with the cardboard city! All links here 👇 amanita-design.net/games/phonop...
🚨 CREATURE FEATURE 2026 AIRS ON VRGS NEXT WEEK 🚨 😍 New VR game reveals & info... 🤫 ...including a very big surprise ✈️ Updates on Compass, Deadly Delivery & more 📆 9:30am PT, May 6 on YouTube Set a reminder here: buff.ly/X2k9QcD
Two+ years of work by a wonderful dev team and lot of support to get to launch!
Dosa Divas Out Now@outerloopgames.bsky.social · 4mo agoDosa Divas, our cooking themed turn-based RPG is out now on Steam, Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox S|X Two sisters and their upgradable spirit-mech cook delicious meals, fight corpos, build up your reputation with local communities, and reconcile with loved ones. outerloopgames.com/dosa
Today we're releasing a huge free content update: Cappler's Conspiracy! It's a whole 2+ hour photography game hidden inside BIG HOPS: store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/... Enjoy this little thread about it:
