Divide The Plunder
@dividetheplunder.bsky.social
I make games that puzzle your brain.
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo during #SteamNextFest!
https://linktr.ee/DivideThePlunder
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo during #SteamNextFest!
https://linktr.ee/DivideThePlunder
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Minesweeper meets murder mystery! 🧩👻
In Mosaic of the Strange, each completed logic puzzle opens a real-world paranormal file… and brings you closer to the truth behind a chilling murder.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#PitchYaGame #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
In Mosaic of the Strange, each completed logic puzzle opens a real-world paranormal file… and brings you closer to the truth behind a chilling murder.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#PitchYaGame #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
I have some important news to share with you about Mosaic of the Strange's release.
November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I have some important news to share with you about Mosaic of the Strange's release.
1️⃣ DAY until launch!
Are you ready for some paranormal puzzling? My Minesweeper x Picross logic puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, launches tomorrow!
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Are you ready for some paranormal puzzling? My Minesweeper x Picross logic puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, launches tomorrow!
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
1️⃣ DAY until launch!
Are you ready for some paranormal puzzling? My Minesweeper x Picross logic puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, launches tomorrow!
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Are you ready for some paranormal puzzling? My Minesweeper x Picross logic puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, launches tomorrow!
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Happy #WishlistWednesday!
My Minesweeper x Picross puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, is out THIS FRIDAY on Steam! Any extra pre-launch wishlists are hugely appreciated. 🙏
Find MOTS on Steam HERE: https://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #steam
My Minesweeper x Picross puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, is out THIS FRIDAY on Steam! Any extra pre-launch wishlists are hugely appreciated. 🙏
Find MOTS on Steam HERE: https://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #steam
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy #WishlistWednesday!
My Minesweeper x Picross puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, is out THIS FRIDAY on Steam! Any extra pre-launch wishlists are hugely appreciated. 🙏
Find MOTS on Steam HERE: https://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #steam
My Minesweeper x Picross puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, is out THIS FRIDAY on Steam! Any extra pre-launch wishlists are hugely appreciated. 🙏
Find MOTS on Steam HERE: https://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #steam
2⃣ DAYS until launch!
Mosaic of the Strange is my BIGGEST Mosaic game yet! And with 5 difficulty levels to choose from, you can pick the level of challenge that suits you best.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Mosaic of the Strange is my BIGGEST Mosaic game yet! And with 5 difficulty levels to choose from, you can pick the level of challenge that suits you best.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
2⃣ DAYS until launch!
Mosaic of the Strange is my BIGGEST Mosaic game yet! And with 5 difficulty levels to choose from, you can pick the level of challenge that suits you best.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Mosaic of the Strange is my BIGGEST Mosaic game yet! And with 5 difficulty levels to choose from, you can pick the level of challenge that suits you best.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Can you work this one out? 🧠
Using your logic puzzle skills, tell us whether the highlighted 4️⃣ tile should be LIGHT or DARK. This one requires a few steps to solve…
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
Using your logic puzzle skills, tell us whether the highlighted 4️⃣ tile should be LIGHT or DARK. This one requires a few steps to solve…
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Can you work this one out? 🧠
Using your logic puzzle skills, tell us whether the highlighted 4️⃣ tile should be LIGHT or DARK. This one requires a few steps to solve…
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
Using your logic puzzle skills, tell us whether the highlighted 4️⃣ tile should be LIGHT or DARK. This one requires a few steps to solve…
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
3⃣ DAYS until launch!
Point and click your way through multiple locations, filled with dozens of puzzles to solve, as you help Special Agents Cullen and Brady solve a mysterious murder…
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Point and click your way through multiple locations, filled with dozens of puzzles to solve, as you help Special Agents Cullen and Brady solve a mysterious murder…
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
3⃣ DAYS until launch!
Point and click your way through multiple locations, filled with dozens of puzzles to solve, as you help Special Agents Cullen and Brady solve a mysterious murder…
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Point and click your way through multiple locations, filled with dozens of puzzles to solve, as you help Special Agents Cullen and Brady solve a mysterious murder…
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
4⃣ DAYS until launch!
Can you solve a chilling murder mystery? Unlock 100+ fascinating real-world paranormal case studies… each one bringing you closer to the truth. 👻👽
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #paranormal
Can you solve a chilling murder mystery? Unlock 100+ fascinating real-world paranormal case studies… each one bringing you closer to the truth. 👻👽
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #paranormal
November 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
4⃣ DAYS until launch!
Can you solve a chilling murder mystery? Unlock 100+ fascinating real-world paranormal case studies… each one bringing you closer to the truth. 👻👽
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #paranormal
Can you solve a chilling murder mystery? Unlock 100+ fascinating real-world paranormal case studies… each one bringing you closer to the truth. 👻👽
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #paranormal
5⃣ DAYS until launch!
Looking for a cozy (if slightly spooky) puzzle game? Put on a podcast and chill to some Mosaic of the Strange.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #cozygame
Looking for a cozy (if slightly spooky) puzzle game? Put on a podcast and chill to some Mosaic of the Strange.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #cozygame
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
5⃣ DAYS until launch!
Looking for a cozy (if slightly spooky) puzzle game? Put on a podcast and chill to some Mosaic of the Strange.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #cozygame
Looking for a cozy (if slightly spooky) puzzle game? Put on a podcast and chill to some Mosaic of the Strange.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #cozygame
It's puzzle time! 🧠
Let's figure out if the highlighted blank square should be LIGHT or DARK. Can you solve this one? 🧩
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
Let's figure out if the highlighted blank square should be LIGHT or DARK. Can you solve this one? 🧩
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It's puzzle time! 🧠
Let's figure out if the highlighted blank square should be LIGHT or DARK. Can you solve this one? 🧩
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
Let's figure out if the highlighted blank square should be LIGHT or DARK. Can you solve this one? 🧩
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
1⃣ WEEK until launch!
My paranormal-themed logic puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, releases 21st November! 🧩🛸
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
My paranormal-themed logic puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, releases 21st November! 🧩🛸
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
1⃣ WEEK until launch!
My paranormal-themed logic puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, releases 21st November! 🧩🛸
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
My paranormal-themed logic puzzle game, Mosaic of the Strange, releases 21st November! 🧩🛸
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Reposted by Divide The Plunder
⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
Let's test your logic skills! 🧠
In a Mosaic game, you need to make every tile either LIGHT or DARK. So… which should the highlighted 1️⃣ tile be? 🤔
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
In a Mosaic game, you need to make every tile either LIGHT or DARK. So… which should the highlighted 1️⃣ tile be? 🤔
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Let's test your logic skills! 🧠
In a Mosaic game, you need to make every tile either LIGHT or DARK. So… which should the highlighted 1️⃣ tile be? 🤔
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
In a Mosaic game, you need to make every tile either LIGHT or DARK. So… which should the highlighted 1️⃣ tile be? 🤔
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#Indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #puzzle
The countdown is on! ⏳
Mosaic of the Strange launches 2️⃣ WEEKS today.
If you haven't already, please consider Wishlisting the game on Steam - it helps a lot! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Mosaic of the Strange launches 2️⃣ WEEKS today.
If you haven't already, please consider Wishlisting the game on Steam - it helps a lot! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The countdown is on! ⏳
Mosaic of the Strange launches 2️⃣ WEEKS today.
If you haven't already, please consider Wishlisting the game on Steam - it helps a lot! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Mosaic of the Strange launches 2️⃣ WEEKS today.
If you haven't already, please consider Wishlisting the game on Steam - it helps a lot! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Minesweeper meets murder mystery! 🧩👻
In Mosaic of the Strange, each completed logic puzzle opens a real-world paranormal file… and brings you closer to the truth behind a chilling murder.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#PitchYaGame #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
In Mosaic of the Strange, each completed logic puzzle opens a real-world paranormal file… and brings you closer to the truth behind a chilling murder.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#PitchYaGame #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Minesweeper meets murder mystery! 🧩👻
In Mosaic of the Strange, each completed logic puzzle opens a real-world paranormal file… and brings you closer to the truth behind a chilling murder.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#PitchYaGame #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
In Mosaic of the Strange, each completed logic puzzle opens a real-world paranormal file… and brings you closer to the truth behind a chilling murder.
Wishlist & play the demo on Steam! bit.ly/MotS_Steam
#PitchYaGame #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores…
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #steam
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores…
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #steam
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores…
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #steam
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores me.
My game is too puzzling, the algorithm just ignores…
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #steam
Special Agents Cullen & Brady have made a particularly spooky discovery… 👻
Happy Halloween, everyone! Remember to play the Mosaic of the Strange demo for some paranormal puzzles: https://bit.ly/MotS_Demo
The full game releases 3 weeks today!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
Happy Halloween, everyone! Remember to play the Mosaic of the Strange demo for some paranormal puzzles: https://bit.ly/MotS_Demo
The full game releases 3 weeks today!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Special Agents Cullen & Brady have made a particularly spooky discovery… 👻
Happy Halloween, everyone! Remember to play the Mosaic of the Strange demo for some paranormal puzzles: https://bit.ly/MotS_Demo
The full game releases 3 weeks today!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
Happy Halloween, everyone! Remember to play the Mosaic of the Strange demo for some paranormal puzzles: https://bit.ly/MotS_Demo
The full game releases 3 weeks today!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
Fancy a paranormal puzzle game this spooky season? 👀
Solve Minesweeper/Picross-like logic puzzles, unlock chilling case studies, and help solve a spooky murder mystery! 🧩👻
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo on Steam: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #showcasethursday
Solve Minesweeper/Picross-like logic puzzles, unlock chilling case studies, and help solve a spooky murder mystery! 🧩👻
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo on Steam: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #showcasethursday
Mosaic of the Strange Demo on Steam
Mosaic of the Strange is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring ENORMOUS interlocking puzzles. Help Special Agents Cullen and Brady investigate a bizarre murder, while discovering 125 real-world paran...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Fancy a paranormal puzzle game this spooky season? 👀
Solve Minesweeper/Picross-like logic puzzles, unlock chilling case studies, and help solve a spooky murder mystery! 🧩👻
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo on Steam: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #showcasethursday
Solve Minesweeper/Picross-like logic puzzles, unlock chilling case studies, and help solve a spooky murder mystery! 🧩👻
Try the Mosaic of the Strange demo on Steam: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #showcasethursday
I recently set up more social channels - I'm now on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook and more! If you're on these platforms, please do consider giving me a follow.
You can find all my channels via my Linktree. 👇
linktr.ee/DivideThePlu...
You can find all my channels via my Linktree. 👇
linktr.ee/DivideThePlu...
October 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I recently set up more social channels - I'm now on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook and more! If you're on these platforms, please do consider giving me a follow.
You can find all my channels via my Linktree. 👇
linktr.ee/DivideThePlu...
You can find all my channels via my Linktree. 👇
linktr.ee/DivideThePlu...
A HUGE THANKS to everyone who played Mosaic of the Strange during #SteamNextFest.
Your feedback’s been amazing so I’m taking some extra time to add polish. The new release date is 21/11/25. A short delay, but worth it!
P.S. The demo’s still up if you haven’t tried it yet 👀
#indiegames #gamedev
Your feedback’s been amazing so I’m taking some extra time to add polish. The new release date is 21/11/25. A short delay, but worth it!
P.S. The demo’s still up if you haven’t tried it yet 👀
#indiegames #gamedev
October 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A HUGE THANKS to everyone who played Mosaic of the Strange during #SteamNextFest.
Your feedback’s been amazing so I’m taking some extra time to add polish. The new release date is 21/11/25. A short delay, but worth it!
P.S. The demo’s still up if you haven’t tried it yet 👀
#indiegames #gamedev
Your feedback’s been amazing so I’m taking some extra time to add polish. The new release date is 21/11/25. A short delay, but worth it!
P.S. The demo’s still up if you haven’t tried it yet 👀
#indiegames #gamedev
Thanks @inverse.com for featuring Mosaic of the Strange in your "5 More Of The Best Demos To Try During Steam Next Fest" list!
www.inverse.com/gaming/best-...
#indiegames #gamedev #steam
www.inverse.com/gaming/best-...
#indiegames #gamedev #steam
Steam’s Best Upcoming Games Are Free To Try In These 5 PC Demos
Steam Next Fest has far too many great demos to play all at once, so here's another batch of the upcoming PC games you need to check out while they're free.
www.inverse.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Thanks @inverse.com for featuring Mosaic of the Strange in your "5 More Of The Best Demos To Try During Steam Next Fest" list!
www.inverse.com/gaming/best-...
#indiegames #gamedev #steam
www.inverse.com/gaming/best-...
#indiegames #gamedev #steam
I hope you've been enjoying the Mosaic of the Strange #SteamNextFest demo!
Are you on Discord? Join my server and let me know what you think of the game!
Join HERE: discord.gg/uW5VeTW3
#indiegame #indiedev #steam
Are you on Discord? Join my server and let me know what you think of the game!
Join HERE: discord.gg/uW5VeTW3
#indiegame #indiedev #steam
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I hope you've been enjoying the Mosaic of the Strange #SteamNextFest demo!
Are you on Discord? Join my server and let me know what you think of the game!
Join HERE: discord.gg/uW5VeTW3
#indiegame #indiedev #steam
Are you on Discord? Join my server and let me know what you think of the game!
Join HERE: discord.gg/uW5VeTW3
#indiegame #indiedev #steam
Reposted by Divide The Plunder
Oh my another video. Fun indie game alert! Whack on a podcast and go silly with it!
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Games to Chill to! #steam #indie #pcgaming #steam #steamnextfest #minesweeper #MosaicOfTheStrange
YouTube video by Super Jim
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October 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Oh my another video. Fun indie game alert! Whack on a podcast and go silly with it!
youtube.com/shorts/APW5S...
youtube.com/shorts/APW5S...
Puzzle fans! My FREE demo is now live as part of #SteamNextFest. 🧩
Solve minesweeper-esque logic puzzles to unlock 125 real-world paranormal files, whilst building a case to help investigate a bizarre murder…
Try it HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#IndieGames #Spooktober
Solve minesweeper-esque logic puzzles to unlock 125 real-world paranormal files, whilst building a case to help investigate a bizarre murder…
Try it HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#IndieGames #Spooktober
October 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Puzzle fans! My FREE demo is now live as part of #SteamNextFest. 🧩
Solve minesweeper-esque logic puzzles to unlock 125 real-world paranormal files, whilst building a case to help investigate a bizarre murder…
Try it HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#IndieGames #Spooktober
Solve minesweeper-esque logic puzzles to unlock 125 real-world paranormal files, whilst building a case to help investigate a bizarre murder…
Try it HERE: bit.ly/MotS_Demo
#IndieGames #Spooktober
I'm super excited to see Mosaic Of The Strange in @kotakudotcom.bsky.social's Steam Next Fest list! 🙌
Thanks John for your continued support of the Mosaic games, I hope you find MotS as "blissfully absorbing" as the others.
#SteamNextFest #IndieGames
Thanks John for your continued support of the Mosaic games, I hope you find MotS as "blissfully absorbing" as the others.
#SteamNextFest #IndieGames
10 Of The Best Demos To Check Out In October's Steam Next Fest https://kotaku.com/best-free-demos-next-fest-painkiller-reanimal-steam-2000634620
10 Of The Best Demos To Check Out In October's Steam Next Fest
We've ploughed through the thousands of submissions to bring you an eclectic collection of fascinating games
kotaku.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I'm super excited to see Mosaic Of The Strange in @kotakudotcom.bsky.social's Steam Next Fest list! 🙌
Thanks John for your continued support of the Mosaic games, I hope you find MotS as "blissfully absorbing" as the others.
#SteamNextFest #IndieGames
Thanks John for your continued support of the Mosaic games, I hope you find MotS as "blissfully absorbing" as the others.
#SteamNextFest #IndieGames