Helen Carmichael - Game Developer
@bchezza.bsky.social
#GameDev with @greyalien.bsky.social at Grey Alien Games. Forbidden Solitaire, Ancient Enemy, Shadowhand, Regency Solitaire. Writer: Going Medieval & more…https://greyaliengames.com/blog/writing-editing/
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GAME ANNOUNCEMENT: FORBIDDEN SOLITAIRE
👁️1995: A game releases, but is rapidly withdrawn.
👁️2019: Found in a thrift store. Something about it feels… wrong.
👁️ You couldn't wait to install it. Now? You wish you hadn’t.
WISHLIST: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
#Gamedev #Steamgame #horror
👁️1995: A game releases, but is rapidly withdrawn.
👁️2019: Found in a thrift store. Something about it feels… wrong.
👁️ You couldn't wait to install it. Now? You wish you hadn’t.
WISHLIST: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
#Gamedev #Steamgame #horror
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Made a little short to help promote this, if you want to share it:
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2025 Indie Game 15 Second Showcase Soon!
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December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Made a little short to help promote this, if you want to share it:
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🌊✨Launch Announcement: new undersea #Solitaire out today on Steam!
Restore the shimmering kingdom of Atlantis / 100s of beautiful levels / soothing music / stunning visuals. Dive into the magic of Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 – Collector’s Edition! 🐚💙
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Restore the shimmering kingdom of Atlantis / 100s of beautiful levels / soothing music / stunning visuals. Dive into the magic of Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 – Collector’s Edition! 🐚💙
store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
Save 10% on Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 - Collector's Edition on Steam
Set sail for a Solitaire adventure beneath the waves! Explore hundreds of beautifully crafted levels and restore the underwater kingdom of Atlantis to its shimmering glory. Enjoy stunning visuals, a s...
store.steampowered.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🌊✨Launch Announcement: new undersea #Solitaire out today on Steam!
Restore the shimmering kingdom of Atlantis / 100s of beautiful levels / soothing music / stunning visuals. Dive into the magic of Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 – Collector’s Edition! 🐚💙
store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
Restore the shimmering kingdom of Atlantis / 100s of beautiful levels / soothing music / stunning visuals. Dive into the magic of Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 – Collector’s Edition! 🐚💙
store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
My unique floor chicken Xmas baubles continue to spark joy 🤩
December 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My unique floor chicken Xmas baubles continue to spark joy 🤩
W Graham Robertson's 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn' illustration apparently got a visitor kicked out of Westminster Abbey because Pan was looking a bit too satanic.
Anyhow, that lore led to me buying this sweatshirt 😄 Perhaps I should wear it to all ecclesiastical buildings going forward...
Anyhow, that lore led to me buying this sweatshirt 😄 Perhaps I should wear it to all ecclesiastical buildings going forward...
December 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
W Graham Robertson's 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn' illustration apparently got a visitor kicked out of Westminster Abbey because Pan was looking a bit too satanic.
Anyhow, that lore led to me buying this sweatshirt 😄 Perhaps I should wear it to all ecclesiastical buildings going forward...
Anyhow, that lore led to me buying this sweatshirt 😄 Perhaps I should wear it to all ecclesiastical buildings going forward...
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Brief window into selling decade-old games on Steam: my sales flatlined from 2022 to 2024, but have recovered in 2025, seemingly because of being on Bluesky. The increased attention here has drawn the notice of streamers who played Sir and so on, leading to wishlists and sales. Odd business.
A week of 50% off our blue-skies-and-space-ruins robot ghost story:
Save 50% on The Signal From Tölva on Steam
The Signal From Tölva is an open-world first-person shooter set on a distant, haunted, future world. Unlock savage weapons and recruit robots to fight alongside you as rival factions struggle to disco...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Brief window into selling decade-old games on Steam: my sales flatlined from 2022 to 2024, but have recovered in 2025, seemingly because of being on Bluesky. The increased attention here has drawn the notice of streamers who played Sir and so on, leading to wishlists and sales. Odd business.
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We are publishing this on Steam for our friends at Suricate Software on Thursday 11th December. Wishlist it now if you are a fan of the series or are curious.
store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 - Collector's Edition on Steam
Set sail for a Solitaire adventure beneath the waves! Explore hundreds of beautifully crafted levels and restore the underwater kingdom of Atlantis to its shimmering glory. Enjoy stunning visuals, a s...
store.steampowered.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We are publishing this on Steam for our friends at Suricate Software on Thursday 11th December. Wishlist it now if you are a fan of the series or are curious.
store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
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'FORBIDDEN SOLITAIRE' Print Ads (Source: Desktop Gaming Monthly, 1995)
💙Wishlist on Steam: tinyurl.com/ywj43ptj
💜Wishlist on GOG: tinyurl.com/2s3sv45j
💙Wishlist on Steam: tinyurl.com/ywj43ptj
💜Wishlist on GOG: tinyurl.com/2s3sv45j
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
'FORBIDDEN SOLITAIRE' Print Ads (Source: Desktop Gaming Monthly, 1995)
💙Wishlist on Steam: tinyurl.com/ywj43ptj
💜Wishlist on GOG: tinyurl.com/2s3sv45j
💙Wishlist on Steam: tinyurl.com/ywj43ptj
💜Wishlist on GOG: tinyurl.com/2s3sv45j
last few hours!
We're running a sale on Patreon memberships!
Our Patreon has:
- data posts
- dev diaries
- industry musings
- Q&A
+ more
Take a look: www.patreon.com/GreyAlien
Our Patreon has:
- data posts
- dev diaries
- industry musings
- Q&A
+ more
Take a look: www.patreon.com/GreyAlien
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
last few hours!
What weird and wonderful cards do we have up our sleeve for Forbidden Solitaire?
Here's a peek behind the curtain in our latest Dev Diary (which anyone can view free on our Patreon).
#indiedev
www.patreon.com/posts/forbid...
Here's a peek behind the curtain in our latest Dev Diary (which anyone can view free on our Patreon).
#indiedev
www.patreon.com/posts/forbid...
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
What weird and wonderful cards do we have up our sleeve for Forbidden Solitaire?
Here's a peek behind the curtain in our latest Dev Diary (which anyone can view free on our Patreon).
#indiedev
www.patreon.com/posts/forbid...
Here's a peek behind the curtain in our latest Dev Diary (which anyone can view free on our Patreon).
#indiedev
www.patreon.com/posts/forbid...
Undertow
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Undertow
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"Technology used to feel like this eldritch, unpredictable, unknowable thing."
@slicknicklives.bsky.social lets the cards decide with FORBIDDEN SOLITAIRE and tells us about the day the family computer sent him screaming.
MORE funland.itch.io/funland-zine...
SUBSCRIBE www.patreon.com/funlandmag
@slicknicklives.bsky.social lets the cards decide with FORBIDDEN SOLITAIRE and tells us about the day the family computer sent him screaming.
MORE funland.itch.io/funland-zine...
SUBSCRIBE www.patreon.com/funlandmag
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
"Technology used to feel like this eldritch, unpredictable, unknowable thing."
@slicknicklives.bsky.social lets the cards decide with FORBIDDEN SOLITAIRE and tells us about the day the family computer sent him screaming.
MORE funland.itch.io/funland-zine...
SUBSCRIBE www.patreon.com/funlandmag
@slicknicklives.bsky.social lets the cards decide with FORBIDDEN SOLITAIRE and tells us about the day the family computer sent him screaming.
MORE funland.itch.io/funland-zine...
SUBSCRIBE www.patreon.com/funlandmag
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Truly honored to announce that we’ve been nominated for ‘Best Indie Developer’ by the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social!! 😱🥺
Public voting is now open be sure to go vote for us if you think we deserve it! Thanks so much for the nomination!
www.thehorrorgameawards.com/news/public-...
Public voting is now open be sure to go vote for us if you think we deserve it! Thanks so much for the nomination!
www.thehorrorgameawards.com/news/public-...
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Truly honored to announce that we’ve been nominated for ‘Best Indie Developer’ by the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social!! 😱🥺
Public voting is now open be sure to go vote for us if you think we deserve it! Thanks so much for the nomination!
www.thehorrorgameawards.com/news/public-...
Public voting is now open be sure to go vote for us if you think we deserve it! Thanks so much for the nomination!
www.thehorrorgameawards.com/news/public-...
This is massive! Please cast a vote for our super-creative buddies over at Night Signal Entertainment 👻
Certainly wasn’t expecting this?! Thanks so much for the recognition!
I’m thrilled our little horror studio has made such an impression already! 🙏💜
I’m thrilled our little horror studio has made such an impression already! 🙏💜
Truly honored to announce that we’ve been nominated for ‘Best Indie Developer’ by the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social!! 😱🥺
Public voting is now open be sure to go vote for us if you think we deserve it! Thanks so much for the nomination!
www.thehorrorgameawards.com/news/public-...
Public voting is now open be sure to go vote for us if you think we deserve it! Thanks so much for the nomination!
www.thehorrorgameawards.com/news/public-...
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This is massive! Please cast a vote for our super-creative buddies over at Night Signal Entertainment 👻
Steam: Forbidden Solitaire is CLOSE to A NICE BIG ROUND NUMBER OF WISHLISTS...
Grisly events seem to surround this game. As ever, we urge you to proceed with the utmost caution...should you decide WISHLIST IT or recommend it to those in your circle:
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Grisly events seem to surround this game. As ever, we urge you to proceed with the utmost caution...should you decide WISHLIST IT or recommend it to those in your circle:
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
November 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Steam: Forbidden Solitaire is CLOSE to A NICE BIG ROUND NUMBER OF WISHLISTS...
Grisly events seem to surround this game. As ever, we urge you to proceed with the utmost caution...should you decide WISHLIST IT or recommend it to those in your circle:
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Grisly events seem to surround this game. As ever, we urge you to proceed with the utmost caution...should you decide WISHLIST IT or recommend it to those in your circle:
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
It's Creator Day at itch.io !
Check out the sale event there, and support developers on this special day when ALL revenue goes to #indiedev 🌞
greyaliengames.itch.io
Check out the sale event there, and support developers on this special day when ALL revenue goes to #indiedev 🌞
greyaliengames.itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's Creator Day at itch.io !
Check out the sale event there, and support developers on this special day when ALL revenue goes to #indiedev 🌞
greyaliengames.itch.io
Check out the sale event there, and support developers on this special day when ALL revenue goes to #indiedev 🌞
greyaliengames.itch.io
🎲♟️Ancient Enemy & Shadowhand♟️🎲
75% OFF during Turn-Based Carnival!
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75% OFF during Turn-Based Carnival!
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Steam :: Ancient Enemy :: Celebrate Turn Based Carnival with 75% off Shadowhand and Ancient Enemy!
Our two turn-based titles are discounted by a generous 75% as part of Turn Based Carnival 2025! Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat as heiress-t...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🎲♟️Ancient Enemy & Shadowhand♟️🎲
75% OFF during Turn-Based Carnival!
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75% OFF during Turn-Based Carnival!
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We're running a sale on Patreon memberships!
Our Patreon has:
- data posts
- dev diaries
- industry musings
- Q&A
+ more
Take a look: www.patreon.com/GreyAlien
Our Patreon has:
- data posts
- dev diaries
- industry musings
- Q&A
+ more
Take a look: www.patreon.com/GreyAlien
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We're running a sale on Patreon memberships!
Our Patreon has:
- data posts
- dev diaries
- industry musings
- Q&A
+ more
Take a look: www.patreon.com/GreyAlien
Our Patreon has:
- data posts
- dev diaries
- industry musings
- Q&A
+ more
Take a look: www.patreon.com/GreyAlien
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November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Reposted by Helen Carmichael - Game Developer
It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
London's giant AI artwork to be torn down
The bizarre story of why a much-talked-about creation is being torn down. Plus: Docklands Light Railway extension, giant laser stalks the night sky, and more tales of Android phone theft rejection.
www.londoncentric.media
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
🐟Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 - Collector's Edition 🦈♦️coming soon to Steam!
♣️wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
[Published by us for our friends at Suricate Software]
♣️wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
[Published by us for our friends at Suricate Software]
Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 - Collector's Edition on Steam
Set sail for a Solitaire adventure beneath the waves! Explore hundreds of beautifully crafted levels and restore the underwater kingdom of Atlantis to its shimmering glory. Enjoy stunning visuals, a s...
store.steampowered.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🐟Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire 5 - Collector's Edition 🦈♦️coming soon to Steam!
♣️wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
[Published by us for our friends at Suricate Software]
♣️wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4162050/...
[Published by us for our friends at Suricate Software]
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Prolific Indiedev - Making Games Faster | Grey Alien Games
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November 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Spending weekend with young niece/nephews so updated on 6/7, varieties of brainrot and Roblox.
November 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Spending weekend with young niece/nephews so updated on 6/7, varieties of brainrot and Roblox.
Reposted by Helen Carmichael - Game Developer
In 1995, your parents forbid you from playing a solitaire game.
In 2019, you find a copy at a thrift store. You decide to install it. What could go wrong?
💙Wishlist on Steam: tinyurl.com/ywj43ptj
💜Wishlist on GOG: tinyurl.com/2s3sv45j
In 2019, you find a copy at a thrift store. You decide to install it. What could go wrong?
💙Wishlist on Steam: tinyurl.com/ywj43ptj
💜Wishlist on GOG: tinyurl.com/2s3sv45j
November 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In 1995, your parents forbid you from playing a solitaire game.
In 2019, you find a copy at a thrift store. You decide to install it. What could go wrong?
💙Wishlist on Steam: tinyurl.com/ywj43ptj
💜Wishlist on GOG: tinyurl.com/2s3sv45j
In 2019, you find a copy at a thrift store. You decide to install it. What could go wrong?
💙Wishlist on Steam: tinyurl.com/ywj43ptj
💜Wishlist on GOG: tinyurl.com/2s3sv45j
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Ooh a Forbidden Solitaire mention. We'll take it!
We talk about our highlights from the 2025 Tiny Teams festival that are shaping up to be some of the most anticipated indie games of 2026, all made by small teams and solo developers.
#indiegames #tinyteams #gaming
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#indiegames #tinyteams #gaming
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These indie games made by Tiny Teams could be the most anticpated games of 2026 — Yogscast Games
Discover our highlights from Tiny Teams 2025 and find out what indie games might be the next big thing. Don't miss these hidden gems!
www.yogscast.games
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Ooh a Forbidden Solitaire mention. We'll take it!