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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 19d

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 19d

P.S. I'm trying to be more intentional about seeking out industry events. What are some other national or regional gaming conventions you recommend? Thanks!

Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 19d

Guava Pixel Studios will have a booth in the Indie Playground for #DreamHack Atlanta 2025! The #gaming festival takes place Oct 31 to Nov 2.

Come and check out my #indiegame: The Afterlife Cafe, a #visualnovel game.

You can use my code "CAFE" for 15% off tickets.

#DHAtlanta

DreamHack Atlanta Oct 31-Nov 2
Use code: "CAFE" for 15% off

Guava Pixel Studios presents The Afterlife Cafe.
Three concierges in business casual attire in front of a purple cloudy sky with lanterns.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · 29d

To celebrate #GDoCExpo2025, I'm releasing a brand new trailer for The Afterlife Cafe. It premieres on Wednesday, September 17 at 4:45PM PT / 6:45PM CT / 7:45PM ET. Check it out here: youtu.be/7OHVFN-KVpA

I'm so excited for everyone to get to know these characters!

#gametrailer #visualnovel

The Afterlife Cafe: A Visual Novel Game | Official Trailer #2

YouTube video by Guava Pixel Studios

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Sep 11

P.S. If you'd like to attend the expo and don't have a ticket yet, use this link and the discount code "gdoc10" for 10% off!
ti.to/GDoCExpo/202...

Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Afterlife Cafe will be featured in the @gdocexpo.com Indie Games Showcase!

The showcase premieres on September 16, 1PM PT / 3PM CT. Check it out here: gdoc.events/Direct2025

And Wishlist The Afterlife Cafe on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/...

#GDoCExpo2025 #indiegames #gamedev

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Jun 27

Check out The Afterlife Cafe's first podcast mention.

Listen to this episode of @pixelpizza.bsky.social to learn more about the amazing composer @kimikimi-more.bsky.social behind the music of the game! Apple Podcast: bit.ly/46gWU3h

Wishlist the game! bit.ly/4444TiQ
#gamedev #indiegame #composer

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Jun 26

The Afterlife Cafe is coming this Fall!

Wishlist the game now! store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/...

Game cover credits:
Character concept art and design by: @jolthound.bsky.social
Key art composition and design by: www.linkedin.com/in/twalkerart

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #gaming

The Afterlife Cafe on Steam

In a city split between life and afterlife, chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the cafes that connect both worlds. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual n...

store.steampowered.com

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Jun 17

More behind-the-scenes art from my game.

Name: Monique
Pronouns: she/her
Age: 36

Art by @jolthound.bsky.social

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#gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart

A drawing of a Black woman with short curly locs. She has a coral cane in her right hand. She’s wearing a green top and plaid pants.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Jun 2

Our third main character is here!

Name: Leilani (for now)
Pronouns: she/her
Age: 60

Art by @jolthound.bsky.social

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#gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart

A drawing of a woman with long grey and white hair in a high ponytail. She has both hands on her hips. She’s wearing a red vest and a skull cup pin.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · May 27

Another character reveal!

Name: Takumi
Pronouns: he/him
Age: 20

Art by @jolthound.bsky.social

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#gamedev #gamedevelopment #gameart #visualnovel #conceptart #conceptartist

A drawing of a Japanese man with short straight black hair wearing glasses. He has one hand in his pocket. He’s wearing a green vest and a skull cup pin.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · May 24

What? The cafe lobby is evolving! What stands out to you in this image?

Art by @chinniedraws.bsky.social

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#gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart #gamedesign

A cafe lobby sketch. Everything is colored blue with a few yellow spotlights on the cafe menu. Butterflies fly around an unlit lantern. There is a display cafe with pastries inside. Several cups in the background and a coffee making machine. A counter with a book and feather pen on top. There is a door behind the counter and a staircase leading upstairs with butterflies leading the way.

Updated line art of a cafe lobby featuring various elements. There is a display case with pastries, a large window with the flowers around it, and several cups and coffee making supplies. There is a counter with a book and feather pen on top as well as a door behind the counter and a staircase leading upstairs.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · May 7

And now...to introduce character concept art for the game!

Name: ???
Pronouns: he/they
Age: 32

What should his name should be?

Make sure you sign up for my mailing list: bit.ly/guava-newsle...

Concept Art by @jolthound.bsky.social

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart

A drawing of a masc presenting person with shoulder length brown hair and brown skin. He’s wearing a blue vest and a skull cup pin.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Apr 22

These machines let you take a short trip to the afterlife. Would you use them?

1: First design
2: Looking more organic
3: See slide 2
4: Opening no longer looks like a mouth

Sign up for my newsletter: bit.ly/guava-newsletter

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart #scifi #videogames

An oblong shaped human-sized pod in a dark room. Plants decorate the wall and yellow butterflies float around.

An updated oblong shaped human-sized pod that looks more organic. An open and closed pod version.

‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters’ cartoon main characters

Final pod version with a thinner lining of the opening of the pod to look less like a mouth.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Apr 18

Of course! I had fun playing it!

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Apr 18

First look at the game! Here is an early concept sketch done by one of the artists.

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #visualnovel #conceptart

The image contains the service counter of a cafe, pastries, a hand washing station, coffee bags on the desk, and 3 menus hung on the wall. Also pictured are several lights and 2 chairs by the cafe window, a staircase, and 2 closed doors behind the counter. On the second level, a bike frame is pictured.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Apr 3

In this visual novel, you play as an “obnoxious” kid who’s trying to befriend a prince, who is also your classmate.

There’s fun banter throughout and then it gets really good when the music changes.

Read more here: guavapixelstudios.com/blog.html#ro...

#visualnovel #gamereview #gamedev

The title reads ‘Rose Garden Sentiments’

The text in the middle reads ‘Time for a palate cleanse. Just a pleasant game about trying to befriend a “pretty prince boy.” Enjoy!’

Below is an image of a game controller and ‘@guavapixelstudios’

The background image is a transparent and partially visible closeup view of pink roses.

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Mar 13

This anime explores the question of what happens right after you die. Mystery, drama, and existentialism all come into play in this show.

Read all about it on my blog!
guavapixelstudios.com/blog.html

#anime #animereview

The title reads ‘Death Parade’

The text in the middle reads ‘Welcome to the Death Parade! This anime explores the question of what happens right after you die. Mystery, drama, and existentialism all come into play in this show.’

Below is an image of a game controller and ‘@guavapixelstudios’

The background image is a transparent and partially visible ‘Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld’

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Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Mar 6

Snowed In is a cute visual novel involving a snowstorm, making hot pot, and hanging out with a friend. I got to choose what I wanted to add to the hot pot and it felt like there would be clear consequences for my choices. Check out my blog to read more of my thoughts!
guavapixelstudios.com/blog.html

The title reads ‘Snowed In’

The text in the middle reads ‘Snowed In is a cute visual novel involving a snowstorm, making hot pot, and hanging out with a friend. It has story branching, great character design, and fun choices.’

Below is an image of a game controller and ‘@guavapixelstudios’

The background image is a partially transparent image of hands holding kimchi hotpot with some chopsticks.

Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Feb 27

This was a fun dating sim to play and I ended up playing it multiple times to try to see all the different endings.

One creative aspect of the game is how the UI and dialogue is integrated with the background art.

Check out my blog to read more of my thoughts! guavapixelstudios.com/blog.html

The title reads ‘Going Live!’

The text in the middle reads ‘Going Live! was a fun one to play. A nice (see content warnings though) and short game where you play as the girlfriend of a popular streamer. Check out my blog to read more of my thoughts!’

Below is an image of a game controller and ‘@guavapixelstudios’

The background image is a partially transparent streamer workspace setup of a desk, a desktop computer, and lights.

Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Feb 26

I'm starting a series where I share my thoughts on visual novels I've played. First review coming soon!

The text 'My Two Cents' positioned between 2 coins

Guava Pixel Studios @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social · Feb 13

A new game is in the works!

#gamedeveloper #gamedevelopment #visualnovel

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