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Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 20h

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 · 21h

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 ❤️

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 ...

Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 22h

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

Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 22h

looks cool! wishlisted 👍

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

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! ❤️🏁

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 ...

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

📢 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 · 2d

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

Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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 ❤️

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

Black Smoke Studios @bssgameshq.bsky.social · 5d

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

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 · 5d

oh that guy has it coming! 😠

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

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

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

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

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

i'm in! that stuff is expensive 💸🐱

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

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

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

congrats on the launch! 🥳🎂
looks really cool

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #Steam #nextfest

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Desert Race Adventures @desertraceadv.bsky.social · 6d

Woot-woot! That's us 🥳

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

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...

YouTube video by Best Indie Games

www.youtube.com

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

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 · 8d

And here's our Steam page. Come wishlist, don't be a stranger!

store.steampowered.com/app/496170/D...

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 ...