Worried you might have missed some of the coolest games released over the ANZ Winter? Frosty's got you 😎❄️ Check out our round-up of recently released games from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand over on the Frosty blog: www.frostygamesfest.com/blog/winter-...

We went on location to record Audio of Penguins at Phillip Island Penguin Parade. DEMO: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3695930/Penguin_Colony/ #PenguinColonyGame #TheThing #PenguinHorror #Cthulhu #HPLovecraft #Lovecraftian #AtTheMountainsOfMadness #EldritchHorror #Antarctica

Oh man this keynote from @hinenauhea.bsky.social talking about Indigenous games I feel so seen 😭 love to see talented people talk about self-determination in gamedev and having a strong connection with community youtu.be/dEn5fYpU6Nw

The Making of Toroa: Skycall | PBP 2026 KEYNOTE

YouTube video by NZ Games Festival

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The Canvas City demo is available NOW on Steam!

Canvas City - Demo Out Now Trailer

YouTube video by Disc 2 Games

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Hey everyone! Our Canvas City DEMO is now available on Steam!! Go check it out, It's free to play! 🛼🎉 We appreciate everyone who gives the game a go and are eager to hear your feedback! ❤️ Happy skating ✌️ #CanvasCity #SteamDemo #IndieGame #Tactics #RPG

📣 Hey Australian gamemakers! Screen Australia's round of games grants close in 3 days! A reminder to get your applications in! 🫶 🛠 Games Production Fund - up to $100,000 🎨 Emerging Gamemakers Fund - up to $30,000 📆 Applications close Thu 27 Aug, 5pm (AEST) 👉 screenaustralia.gov.au/fund/?catego...

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!! Dogpile is live on YOUR (probably) mobile device and YOUR (definitely) Nintendo Switch. Get it, check it out, enjoy it.

WINGS really, really wants to fund your neat indie video game The indie investor, which is committed to empowering women and gender-marginalized devs, is introducing new funding pathways for PC projects of all shapes and sizes

WINGS really, really wants to fund your neat indie video game

The investor, which is committed to empowering women and gender-marginalized devs, is introducing new funding pathways for PC projects of all sizes.

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In case you missed it! Applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2026 🎉 ✅ Deadline: September 27th ✅ Apply Here: grants.draknek.org

Draknek & Friends@draknek.bsky.social · 2w ago

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2026 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 27th More info 👇

If you're working on a thinky puzzle game, you should definitely apply! I was one of the recipients last year and I can't stress enough how impactful it was for me. The incredible community support and @mairispaceship.com's mentorship really helped bring out the best in my game!

Draknek & Friends@draknek.bsky.social · 2w ago

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2026 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 27th More info 👇

Apply Here: grants.draknek.org Who is this for? These grants are intended to support creators who are under-invested-in within today’s game industry or who do not receive much support from the existing structures. There are no geographical restrictions

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2026 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 27th More info 👇

this is the vibe

Thanks for having @barmearme.bsky.social on to yarn about Buru's announcement yesterday @backpocket.gg 🫶🏽

It's the last day to grab all of our games at a discount on Steam! 🎒 A Monster's Exhibition -70% 🔥 Bonfire Peaks -70% 🧟 Spooky Express -30% ⬛ LOK Digital -35% And more! store.steampowered.com/developer/dr...

Steam Developer: Draknek & Friends

Lovingly Crafted Puzzle Games Since 2013

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🎉 IT'S LIVE 🎉 The game industry hardship fund itch bundle made in partnership with @necrosoftgames.com is HERE. Over 100 games for $10+ bucks: all funds (save for itch fees) go directly to the UVW-CWA Game Worker Hardship Fund. GOOD GAMES FOR A GOOD CAUSE👇 itch.io/b/3802/game-...

Some details about our GWHF: 💸 We've already allocated upwards of $25K to over 30 applicants 💸This has gone to help game workers avoid evictions, pay for medical bills, pay off debt, etc. Want to apply? Click the link in this post 👇 bsky.app/profile/bran...

Brandon Sheffield@brandon.insertcredit.com · last mo.

All money, minus processing fees for itch, goes to out of work game developers to pay for food, housing, healthcare, and whatever they need to make it through. Neither we as the organizers nor UVW take any of the money from the bundle. Game developers can apply here: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun...

Animation folks that are looking for work currently, or in the next few weeks, I have a lead on an Adult Animation/Action/Superhero show staffing up soon: BG Layout - mid level Blender knowledge needed Prop 2d FX Char Design Feel free to drop portfolio links below, and I will send them along to AD

Hello puzzle game fans! This is another reminder that all our games are currently on sale on Steam! 🧩 store.steampowered.com/developer/dr...

The #NonbinaryCodedGames Fest is over! I want to give huge thanks to @npckc.net & nomnomnami.com for putting together such a fantastic festival! ♡ Also a big thanks to everyone who played my game, some of whom I'll credit below! Find out more here! ☆ nonbinarycodedgames.neocities.org

It's still #NonbinaryAwarenessWeek so it's still #NonbinaryCodedGames time!!! check out all these cool games made by nonbinary devs! have you found some games to enjoy yet? 💛🤍💜🖤

kc 💀 play TRUE LOVE'S CURSE!@npckc.net · 2mo ago

💛🤍NONBINARY CODED GAMES💜🖤 is live on Steam! For International Nonbinary Day, we're showcasing 150+ games by devs who are nonbinary, genderqueer, & outside the gender binary! Take a look and see the spectrum of what we have to offer 🌈 store.steampowered.com/curator/4610... #NonbinaryCodedGames

Happy four year anniversary to our beloved Queer Man Peering. A game that completely changed the trajectory of our lives. 😘😘 It was such a difficult development, but after four years of working on Janet I’m starting to think that maybe that’s an ‘us thing’. store.steampowered.com/app/1711420/...

Queer Man Peering Into A Rock Pool.jpg on Steam

A joyful, strange experience in which a middle-aged queer man toddles around a strange island attempting to re-furnish his empty house.

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oh yeah we've been locking in and putting heaps of work into the rendering

Hi folks! I'm Alan and I run Draknek & Friends, where we make and publish lovingly crafted puzzle games. Draknek is on Bluesky at @draknek.bsky.social and you can check out all our games at www.draknek.org

Draknek & Friends

Lovingly Crafted Puzzle Games Since 2013

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hey come work with me ✌️

Reid Young@reidman.bsky.social · 2mo ago

hiring two rare+cool positions at Fangamer right now: 🧸 Product Development Manager: responsible for taking on licenses and getting merch made! 🗣️ Partnership Manager: communicate with our AAA and indie partners about merch licenses & plans RTs always appreciated 🙇 www.fangamer.com/pages/jobs

Curious about Buru's origin story? Take a peek at this story from @news.abc.net.au who spoke to @barmearme.bsky.social about Buru, and to many other talented First Nations game-makers we're honoured to be included alongside 🖤💛❤️

ABC News Australia@news.abc.net.au · 2mo ago

First Nations creators tell Indigenous stories through video games

Happy NAIDOC 🖤 we're out here making games. I had a really lovely chat about making a rhythm game that honours Country, and working with Wali Studios on Wyrmspace Tactics.

ABC News Australia@news.abc.net.au · 2mo ago

First Nations creators tell Indigenous stories through video games

Proud to announce our HARDSHIP FUND: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun... If you've been recently laid off and need support, we got you.

We've snuck in a look at the design process for City Streets, the first area you'll explore when the demo comes out 😁 In what type of area would you establish your spark skating crew? #CanvasCity #WishlistWednesday

We did it 🤑✨ our EOFY appeal for Parallels '26 didn't just hit the goal. We sailed right past it. Because of your generosity: working artists can afford to come, tickets are cheaper for everyone, and WE'RE LIVESTREAMING so no-one misses out. 💛 artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2...