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Aneesh Joshi

@aneeshjoshi.bsky.social

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Learning game design by making one game at a time. Released : Bulleteleporter. Working on SkyPainters Co. https://aneesh-joshi.itch.io/

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Mar 12

Just released Bullet Teleporter : a short freeware puzzle platformer where you can telport to wherever you shoot your bullet.
I've been working on this game for a couple of hours every day for the past 6 months.

Check it out:
aneesh-joshi.itch.io/bullet-telep...

#gamedev #puzzle #indiedev #unity

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · 9h

Yes, I know this is the day 2 topic. But I can’t keep up with one a day so I’m doing as many as I can in October!
:)

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · 9h

Fanart for @walaber.com’s cloth stitching game for #inktober2025
Topic: “Weave”

The cat is in the sun and the dog is in the shade :)

#inktober2025

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · 1d

Did you find it?

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · 12d

How do you usually approach balancing? It’s so hard to figure out the right number for parameters and how it’ll affect other connected things!

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · 12d

#inktober #inktober2025
Day 1 : Moustache

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Aug 29

@walaber.com looking forward to hearing the DLC soundtrack!

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Aug 15

I would love to playtest. Is it possible to sign up?
I own PGRC and will definitely get the DLC.

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yay!! Looking forward to seeing it from the beginning!

Reposted by Aneesh Joshi

Derek Yu @mossmouth.bsky.social · Aug 7

🍒 Whoa, what's this?!

UFO 50 is available right now on #NintendoSwitch!

#UFO50 #IndieWorld

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Aug 5

You unlocked the cherry cartridge!
;)

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Aug 3

Participated in the #gmtkgamejam

aneesh-joshi.itch.io/torroid-defe...

Felt good to open a new project after looking at the same one for so long.
Learned a lot but not happy with the final result. It feels more like a prototype than a game.
But well, at least now I have another game to my name!

Torroid Defense by aneesh-joshi

Defend the Torroids from the jealous non loopoids.

aneesh-joshi.itch.io

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jul 27

A little late in the night for #screenshotsaturday but that fits the theme of this level with shooting stars in my #UFO50 inspired sky painting game.

I first came across dark levels in #spelunky :D

#gamedev #pixelart #unity #aseprite #indiedev

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Jon Perry @perryjon.bsky.social · Jul 16

So much of game design boils down to (i) developing a super clear idea of the game you want to make (ii) having the determination & means to just keep looping through the iteration cycle.

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jul 14

@walaber.com

youtu.be/ta_04p2Uv-4?...

Racing in a parking garage was apparently considered in MarioKart 64 but they couldn't get it to not feel nauseous. Kudos to you for making it feel awesome!

How Mario Kart tracks are created

YouTube video by Thomas Game Docs

youtu.be

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jul 9

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jul 9

Did a second pass on the Pimple Popper Enemy!
I really enjoyed pixelling out this new one :)

(GIF in thread)

#pixelart #aseprite #gamedev #unity #indiedev

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jul 2

Would love to see some behind the scenes videos of how you're doing this!

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jul 2

I was introduced to SKA music from PGRC.
I've been listening to the PGRC OST everyday on repeat.

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jul 2

@walaber.com
I'm eagerly waiting for the PGRC DLC! :D

Really looking forward to the new Ska music tracks as well!

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jul 2

Happy #WorldUFODay !
This is my #UFO50 inspired sky painting game (Sky Painters Co.) about painting a given pattern in the sky while fighting off different enemies.
Each day, you have a new pattern to paint while facing a new challenge.

#gamedev #unity #UFO #SkyWriter #pixelart

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jun 27

A camera zoom out effect would look pretty cool!

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jun 26

Have you added sound effects already? I can’t hear them on the post.
I’d imagine a cartoony scooby doo sound effect

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Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jun 24

At least the dinos are dying happy, doing what they love 😂

Aneesh Joshi @aneeshjoshi.bsky.social · Jun 14

Looks cool!