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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 1h

❤️ Thank you Game Republic, Xsolla, Red Kite Games, Barclays for making Game Republic Awards '25 happen and UK Games Talent and Finance Community Interest Company, Superspline Studios, London Games Festival, Creative Futures, UKIE, Liverpool Game Dev Network and GDG for your support over the years! ❤️

Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 1h

Thank you so much for your support, and congrats to our fellow nominees 💖 gamerepublic.net/featured-eve...

Game Republic Award 2025 nominations revealed - Game Republic

Nominations closed on 30th September and Game Republic alongside our Official Partners Red Kite Games, Barclays and Xsolla and our Award Sponsors have been

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 1h

The stars have aligned! We've been nominated for a @gamerepublic.bsky.social award✨

We're proud to be nominated for the Best Indie Game Made in the North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social 👏

You can vote for us here 👉 tinyurl.com/ascend-gr25

#gamedev #GRAwards #indiedev #cosygame #femalefounder

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 21h

Leos get ready! This puzzle is for you ♌🦁

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #puzzlegame #relaxing

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 2d

Not to brag (we are) but the outfits in our game pop off ✨👏

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #puzzlegame #relaxing

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 3d

Screenshot Saturday! Here’s a few images of Aurora in the final Air level.

Who knows the star signs under Air? 👀 Answer below ⬇️

#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #starsign

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 3d

A bug... or a feature? (wait for it)

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #funny #darksouls #fyp

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 4d

When your brain is tired from all the puzzles, sometimes it's nice to take a break 😌

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #puzzlegame #relaxing

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Bee Morris 🐝 is querying! @beemorris.bsky.social · 8d

My best friend made a video game!! 🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...

If you love:
🃏 Tarot
💫 Astrology
🧩 Puzzle adventures
👾 Cosy games that give you all the ps2 nostalgia feels

Then you should definitely check it out! #IndieGame #Ascend @miamiavalon.bsky.social

Save 10% on Ascend on Steam

Solve ancient puzzles, collect tarot cards, and complete the zodiac trials to climb the mountain and save your people in Ascend, a 3D puzzle adventure. Shift between Day, Twilight, and Dusk with your ...

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Mivi Studman-Badillo ✨ @mivisb.bsky.social · 13d

I've been doing some freelance Community Management and Social Media for @miamiavalon.bsky.social and it's been so lovely!!

Ascend is OUT NOW ~

This game is gorgeous, has collectables, puzzles and overall the cosiest of vibes for this time of the year 🔮

Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 13d

POV: We've pressed the Steam release button

Ascend is out now 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...

#indiegames #gamedev #pcgaming #indiedev #theoffice #newgame #fyp #funny #ascend #gamerelease #puzzlegame #puzzle #relaxing #witch #wholesome #cozygaming #witchyvibes

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Serena Howard (UK Env Artist LFW!) @3d-stardust.bsky.social · 11d

Hey! A game I had a lil hand in making is out NOW!

I made a few env assets in early-game puzzles, and speaking of puzzles, if you're into:

- cosmos-themed puzzle-solving
- whimisical stylized worlds
- stylish POC lead w fabulous hair
- cute pettable wildlife!

then you'll prob love Ascend! 🌙✨🪐

Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 13d

POV: We've pressed the Steam release button

Ascend is out now 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...

#indiegames #gamedev #pcgaming #indiedev #theoffice #newgame #fyp #funny #ascend #gamerelease #puzzlegame #puzzle #relaxing #witch #wholesome #cozygaming #witchyvibes

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 10d

We'd definitely leave the house more if outside looked like this! 😲🗻

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #puzzlegame #relaxing

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 11d

Each shrine holds a secret story. Will you hear them all?

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #puzzlegame #lore #relaxing

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 12d

What's your favourite tarot card? Keep your eyes peeled and you just might be able to find it on the mountain.

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #puzzlegame #relaxing #collectables

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Ashley Wills @ashleywills.co.uk · 13d

We’ve released Ascend! Thank you to everyone at @miamiavalon.bsky.social for having me on this project 💜

store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...

Save 10% on Ascend on Steam

Solve ancient puzzles, collect tarot cards, and complete the zodiac trials to climb the mountain and save your people in Ascend, a 3D puzzle adventure. Shift between Day, Twilight, and Dusk with your ...

store.steampowered.com

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 13d

POV: We've pressed the Steam release button

Ascend is out now 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...

#indiegames #gamedev #pcgaming #indiedev #theoffice #newgame #fyp #funny #ascend #gamerelease #puzzlegame #puzzle #relaxing #witch #wholesome #cozygaming #witchyvibes

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 14d

One more sleep to go! Make sure you wishlist on Steam to get a notification when Ascend launches! 😴

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #nightskies #relaxing

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 15d

It's only 2 days until Ascend releases and we can't wait to share it with you all!

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #puzzlegame #relaxing

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 16d

What's your Zodiac sign? You'll be able to discover a whole unique puzzle themed to each sign in Ascend, coming soon (3 days left)! 🌠

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #fyp #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzle #puzzlegame #leo #relaxing

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · 17d

Hear that? The mountain's calling. Get ready to Ascend in only 4 days time. (Do you see what we did there? Because it's called Ascend, and you ascend the mountain, and... Get it?) ⛰️

#indiegames #newgames #gamers #wholesome #gamingcommunity #cozygaming #ascend #witchyvibes #starsign #puzzles #aurora

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Sep 2

We've updated our opening scene with a new comic book style opening. Take a look at the work in progress to create it! #2dart #gamedev #indiedev

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Moo Yu (Mythmatch) @oneofmoo.bsky.social · Sep 1

Look ma! I'm in THE FREAKING GUARDIAN!

It's exciting to see people getting the weird Legally Blonde-inspired, anti-capitalist puzzle (but so much more) game we're making!

Thanks so much for the thoughtful write up, @keefstuart.bsky.social!

Keith Stuart @keefstuart.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hi I spoke to @oneofmoo.bsky.social about Mythmatch, an intriguing puzzle game combining RPG and match-three elements with a slyly anti-techbro narrative

www.theguardian.com/games/2025/s...

Mythmatch – taking on ancient Greek tech bros to rebuild a broken world

Low-budget puzzle game is also about building communities and challenging capitalism – while still looking cute and approachable

www.theguardian.com

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Sep 1

We've just released Demo Update 2.0 🌠

With more of Ascend's world to explore, a new start to the demo, collectables, NPCs, a new Quest book and more!!

Wishlist and take a look 🔗 store.steampowered.com/news/app/194...

#Demo #IndieGame #Celestial #IndieDev #PuzzleGame #WitchyVibes

Ascend - Demo Update 2.0 - Steam News

Hi stargazing climbers! (we'll workshop that name) Get ready for Demo Update 2.0 🌠[carousel autoadvance="true"] We're adding a bunch of new features, here's what you can expect; It's now the start of the game up until the end of the Leo puzzle (no more Sagittarius section!) An update of introducing the Time Turner Time Turner is now called Starweaver 💫 NPC's take on a greater role during Dusk You can now try out the new Quest book Aries puzzle is now an introduction on u

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're taking part in the BIG Fall Showcase 2025! Don't forget to check us out on 2nd September 2025, 8AM Pacific time.

#BIGFallShowcase #indiedev #gaming

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