Don't underestimate what you can achieve on your own. It's more than you think if you give yourself that chance and stick to it. Trust me 🎮 #gamedev #cozygame #cute #3dplatformer

Nothing of this would exist if I hadn't started 3 years ago. What are you waiting for? Just start. I failed often along the way and in the years before but I won't stop until I'm done. Be brave and don't overthink it forever. Trust me. #gamedev #3dplatformer #steamdeck #cute #gamedesign

How it started vs. how it’s going ⤴️ A reminder to myself of how far you can come by simply putting one foot in front of the other. And refusing to stop. #indiegame #gamedev #cozygame #3dplatformer

To some, #cozygame has become a trendword. My solodev game Shallow Pond is more of a #3dplatformer and #exploration adventure, but I still have cozy elements in there. How do you differentiate and where do you draw the line, what do you think of cozygames in general? #gamedev

Three years in and every day is bringing me closer to the finishing line 💦. But there's still sooo much to do 🎮 How do you manage to keep your scope in check, how do you make your own real progress? #gamedev #3dplatformer #steamdeck #gamedesign #cute

Need a demo to play? Right?🙃 Great, I've got one for free on Steam! Of my game 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗱 💦 And hey, there's the #GamesComposedInGermany showcase with super nice games in there. Check it out ❤️ #solodev #3dplatformer #cute

Hey! Shallow Pond is part of the 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 Steam Showcase by 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆. Check out a wide range of Games made in Germany. If you haven't played my 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼, now's a good time 🙃. Made by me, a solo dev. #gamedev #cozygame

Gifted him a pair of eyes, subtly glowing. There's a water spirit living in that suit, did you know? That's how he can exit the water. Game's called Shallow Pond, free demo on Steam🚂 #gamedev #cozygame #arcade #3dplatformer

Slowmotion relaxation! Had some fun with time dilation and the new HOOK that Ripples has now. Pretty smooth, right? Watching this somehow calms me down 😇 #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozygame #exploration #wishlistwednesday

Shallow Pond is officially part of the @indiearenabooth.de lineup at gamescom 2026! 😃 I’ll be bringing Ripples, a playable build, some goodies and a lot of interest in nice chats with all of you that are visiting as well. Come say hello❤️ #indiearenabooth #gamedev #cozygame

Everyone's trying to find the right hook. I simply built a hook! Do you like it? 🌞🌻⛱️ It was part of the original concept of Ripples (from my solo dev game Shallow Pond). Got tons of ideas for additional skins!! #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #3dplatformer #steamdeck

Just going for a little dive in Shallow Pond on the final day of #tidalsplashfestival by @seagamethetic.bsky.social It's a wonderful compilation of water-based games on Steam, check it out! #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #sundayvibes

So much has happened since I posted this. I still like it and I keep pushing. Three years in as a solo dev, I want to make this game just right ❤️ #solodev #cozygame #3dplatformer #gamedev #screenshotsaturday

I put a lot of love into the DISTANT environment. Am I overdoing it? 🫣😄 I know, I know. But I want the game to look good no matter how high Ripples climbs, which makes a BIG difference for level design choices, right?🙃 #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #3dplatformer #fridayvibes

Would you like to see Shallow Pond on Switch? It works nicely on Steam Deck, so one step closer to this goal 🤗 I'm really considering pushing this idea further. I think the game is made for mobile gaming stations. #gamedev #cozygame #cute #steamdeck #switch

Design update! I polished his outfit, added details and made the visor larger. That's also part of the recent demo update and it makes a real difference to me. Long overdue! What do you think? #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #cozygame #cute

Those cute monsters become plants when you water their seedling after defeating them. Earn additional shells randomly by growing them in the free 'Shallow Pond' demo on Steam. My first game as a solo dev after 20 years in games and it works nicely on #steamdeck 🎮❤️ #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame

Can't get enough of this. Having the demo of my own game running smoothly on Steam Deck, right in my own hands, feels a little magical. Three years in I'm still loving every minute of working on it ❤️💦 #cozygame #steamdeck #gamedev #3dplatformer #screenshotsaturday

The demo of my game Shallow Pond runs pretty decently on Steam Deck now with 40-50 fps for the most part. Thanks to new graphics settings. "Low" is the way to go for the Deck ❤️ #gamedev #solodev #3dplatformer #cozygame #steamdeck

Ripples needs the energy from those cute Water Spirits to finish the levels. Now, they gift him energy for being released them and then vanish back into their realm. A little kiss? 😘 #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #cute #gamedesign

Can't get enough of this, now that Ripples shines through foliage. Lots of other additions to the demo as well, check it out! #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #3dplatformer #cute

Somehow relaxing... some random reward when growing those plants. What would you do on top of that with the plants? You can spawn different plants in certain areas. #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #cute #thursdayvibes

This solo dev (uhm, me 🏴‍☠️) is making a game where defeated enemies turn back into seedlings that you can water to grow proper plants out of them. Would you play this? 👀💦 Oh, and you can dive (like, really) 🤿 #gamedev #indiegame #cute #cozygame #wishlistwednesday

Figured it would be nice to see more of his visor, and I added details to the suit as well. Will also be a nice thing for skins you collect ingame 🤿 #gamedev #indiegame #gamerewards #cozygame

Outpour, a puzzle game where you redirect water across dreamy cathedral rooftops, has a new demo out! Check out the Thinky Direct trailer here! Outpour thinkygames.com/game...

Alchemist - Player choice in action: a boss battle puzzle; BTW, the demo is out now! And don't forget to wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/4349950/... #alchemist #game #demo #gamedev #gamepreview #gaming #gameplay #steam

STEAM NEXT FEST DEMO THIS WEEK! 😊 We’ve got a new trailer for you and look how good our little TANUKI looks! Thank you to IGN for hosting our new trailer. This demo is the first opening 2 hours of the game and your save carries over! We can’t wait for you to join Pon! youtu.be/Qih7SZYgWXg?...

Tanuki: Pon's Summer - Official Demo Announce Trailer - IGN Live 2026

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Sometimes you just want to get into your mail truck and take a drive around town 📧📬 Game: Pelican Post (demo) Platform: PC

Hey everyone, We are looking for creators to stream Fruitbearer's Demo! Next week during #NextFest (with a demo update) is ideal, but we welcome anyone to stream our game on Twitch/YouTube whenever they like! 🫶 Check out the demo here: store.steampowered.com/app/4415560/... #indiedev #gamedev

Blast off for adventure across the Lylat System with Fox McCloud and his crew when #StarFox launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. #NintendoDirect Pre-order and download a demo of the game today: ninten.do/6013v5h4x