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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 8h

yay! 🥳 thank you for taking our demo for a test drive!

Captain Neko 🐱 @captainn3ko.bsky.social · 1d

2nd game of the day is "Desert Race Adventures" this was a cute demo, i really enjoyed the premise of it and trying to figure out what to take and what not to take is key to this game. @firedrakegames.bsky.social & @bssgameshq.bsky.social

youtu.be/CUILk4p3Lnk?...

Managing Crew, Fuel & Danger 🏜️🏎️ | Desert Race Adventures Demo #steamnextfest

YouTube video by Captain Neko

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 8h

just have to be grateful for what we have 🥲

Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone else here still hoping to get some Steam reviews on their Next Fest demo?

#indiedev #indiegames #NextFest

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 1d

there's always someone doing better 🥲

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 1d

looks fun! ❤️ wishlisted 👍
how is it going so far? have you noticed a significant wishlist number increase?

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 1d

we're taking part with this little strategy game about surviving on a desert rally race: store.steampowered.com/app/496170/D...
would be lovely to be featured on your stream ❤️

Desert Race Adventures on Steam

Start your engines for a rally adventure across Europe and Africa! Manage your team, vehicle, and supplies as you navigate treacherous terrains. Each challenge on the road forces tough decisions that ...

store.steampowered.com

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 1d

i see your Early Access launch is very close - good luck! 👍
the game looks fun, wishlisted 🫡

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 1d

looks cool! wishlisted 👍

Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 2d

This is the game we're showing off:
store.steampowered.com/app/496170/D...

Please, feel free to wishlist, try the demo and let us know what you think of it! ❤️🏁

Desert Race Adventures on Steam

Start your engines for a rally adventure across Europe and Africa! Manage your team, vehicle, and supplies as you navigate treacherous terrains. Each challenge on the road forces tough decisions that ...

store.steampowered.com

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Hey, #gamedev people!

It's that time of the year we've all been working hard towards - Steam Next Fest 🎮

👏 SHOW US YOUR NEXT FEST DEMOS 👏

And also tell us, how it's going so far? What are you expectations for Next Fest overall?

#indiedev #indiegame #SteamNextFest

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 3d

ah i see 🤔 your launch is still quite far ahead though - a lot can happen!

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 6d

Timelapse vid of our new storepage artwork for Desert Race Adventures being made 😌🎨🏜️

#indiegame #gameart

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 6d

that's a tough lesson to learn on your "one chance only!" Next Fest 😔 The game looks fun though! I hope Next Fest will give you a good boost ❤️

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 6d

Hey, #gamedev people! QUESTION TIME! 👇

What has been the single most time-consuming and / or frustrating thing you had to do in preparation for Steam Next Fest? ⌛️🎮

Go ahead, vent in the comments 😁

#indiedev #indiegames #NextFest

a close up of a pikachu cartoon character with a blue sky in the background

ALT: a close up of a pikachu cartoon character with a blue sky in the background

media.tenor.com

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 6d

oh that guy has it coming! 😠

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

i can *hear* that car being swallowed by the jelly

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

ooh! this looks really fun!
hi there, Next Fest neighbor 👋😃

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

i'm in! that stuff is expensive 💸🐱

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

i love the art style - really cute ❤️
i would never hurt baby carrots though 🥲

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

congrats on the launch! 🥳🎂
looks really cool

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

strong Emerald City vibes in the first location (or Loom 😀) - love it!

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

Check out all this beauty here, and don't forget to wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/496170/D...

Desert Race Adventures on Steam

Start your engines for a rally adventure across Europe and Africa! Manage your team, vehicle, and supplies as you navigate treacherous terrains. Each challenge on the road forces tough decisions that ...

store.steampowered.com

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, we've been glamming up for Next Fest ✨💅

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #Steam #nextfest

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Reposted by Black Smoke Studios

Desert Race Adventures @desertraceadv.bsky.social · 7d

Woot-woot! That's us 🥳

Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

25 very exciting Next Fest #indiegame demos to try right here 👀👇

Hyped to be a part of this list with Desert Race Adventures! Thanks to @clemmygames.bsky.social for the feature 💖 🏁

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8dT...

CAN'T MISS indie games from the Steam Next Festival October 2025

YouTube video by Best Indie Games

www.youtube.com

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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 7d

25 very exciting Next Fest #indiegame demos to try right here 👀👇

Hyped to be a part of this list with Desert Race Adventures! Thanks to @clemmygames.bsky.social for the feature 💖 🏁

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8dT...

CAN'T MISS indie games from the Steam Next Festival October 2025

YouTube video by Best Indie Games

www.youtube.com

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