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Fatal Fawn Games 🪲My Little Spider out Nov 7th🪲 @evantor.bsky.social · 12h

✨ My Little Spider releases Nov 7th!!✨

🐛 care for a cozy spider companion that lives on your PC
🏡 collect 50+ unique bugs at different locations and times of day
🕸️ adorn your web with fun decorations and colors

⬇️ link below ⬇️

#gamedev #cozygames #indiegame

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!! 😄 I'm really excited for people to get to finally see what I've been cooking with Act 1, too; most of the narrative of the game isn't really 'present' in the demo

jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!! That's a good note - I'll file that away; the 'main' font is one I designed to be more varying than usual to be easier to read with dyslexia, but I should really put in a toggle to use a more standard system font in the settings. (Glad you enjoyed!!)

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 3d

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DjRed_3 || Comms Open! @djred3.bsky.social · 3d

I'm such a sucker for a silly game with a big heart. I think this is my favorite demo I've played during NextFest. Absolutly getting tucked away for when I get back to streaming. You're doing amazing work! @jakefriend.bsky.social I can't wait to see the rest!
store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/...

Scrabdackle on Steam

The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted wo...

store.steampowered.com

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!! 😄I'm really glad you enjoyed so much! Not long til the launch now (I say, mid-frantic-last-minute-dev), hope you enjoy when Act 1's out! 😊

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sliksong: welcome to the dismal bile pit
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue

[hours later]

Silksong: welcome to the vomit viaduct
me: this must be the game's most hostile area... its blighttown analogue

[hours later]

Sillksong: welcome to shit-eating canyon

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Tiani Pixel @tianipixel.bsky.social · 10d

I know I can't beat the peak aesthetics of Mega Man Legends, but I'm doing the best I can!

(game is ABYSS X ZERO for those unaware! Coming out... eventually)

#gamedev #lowpoly

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Enter the Chronosphere @effortstar.bsky.social · 22d

We just launched the Enter the Chronosphere demo! 🎉

It's live on Steam, so let us know what you think. 🙏

store.steampowered.com/app/1969810/...

#indiegames #roguelike

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 22d

Blanksword's Kickstarter is about to hit 50%! We're not at the halfway mark yet, so we still have good hopes to reach the finish line, but we need your help in doing so!

Please consider backing us and spreading the word if you want to support a small marginalized team making a big game 🙏

Blanksword's Kickstarter landing page, showing almost 24k€ out of 48k€ being funded.

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 18

Shamil made the most INCREDIBLE key art for Scrabdackle, it makes so happy every single time I look at it 😭😭😭

Shamil Hatwitch @arborknight.bsky.social · Sep 18

look ma i'm in videogames!! recently got commissioned to illustrate key art for @jakefriend.bsky.social's game Scrabdackle! super excited to finally share!!!

#scrabdackle #art

Key illustration for the indie game Scrabdackle. The protagonist Blue stands at the center. They have their wand drawn and wear a daring yet uncertain expression. A purple tower looms over them. At its base is a purple brick wall and pink fog emanating from the central door. The Act 1 bosses are also present at the back. From left to right: Batnik and their three Pupniks confidently soar the skies. Flamajesty has a dignified stance with a duck squire and knight below them, weapons drawn. The Dark Wizard has a maniacal smile across their face, jumping in with their wand held skyward as magical lightning surrounds them. Little Lord charges in, staff in hand and a little red-faced from yelling so much. Finally, the Artificer is riding their mech accompanied by two drones. Their expression is unreadable, if a bit condescending.

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 18

Scrabdackle's new Act 1 trailer is out!! I'm SO excited about it, it was really fun to put together!

You can check it out on the Steam page below - it's really finally looking like a real game ready to launch!! 😊

store.steampowered.com/app/1578720/... #indiegames #godotengine #indiedev #gamedev

Scrabdackle on Steam

The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted wo...

store.steampowered.com

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · Sep 18

Big news, fellow wizards 🧙

@jakefriend.bsky.social's Scrabdackle has charmed its way into the Six One Indie Showcase with a brand new trailer 📽️

Check out the magic and help spread the word, the adventure into the world of Scrabdackle is just beginning 🗺️
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · Sep 18

It's hard to believe that we're already past 25% funding, it's been less than a day...!

I've updated our Kickstarter's Q&A to address questions about platforms and added a new tier for those that want the OST, Artbook and Beta Access!

Thank you all 💜

www.kickstarter.com/projects/283...

BLANKSWORD

An Angelic Roguelike RPG

www.kickstarter.com

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · Sep 10

47 indies. 72 minutes. The Six One Indie Showcase returns September 18th via IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie's channels!

• World premiere from ORIGAME DIGITAL
• Lil Gator Game: In the Dark gameplay
• Super Rare Originals, Blumhouse Games, and so much more!

Save The Date: youtu.be/QncfsZr_fxQ?...

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · Sep 17

🔮 Aspiring wizards! 🔮

@jakefriend.bsky.social is premiering a brand-new Scrabdackle trailer at the Six One Indie showcase tomorrow!

Tune in on 18 September at 8:50 AM PT to learn more about the charming and whimsical world of Scrabdackle👇
🪄 youtu.be/QncfsZr_fxQ

Six One Indie Showcase | September 18th, 2025

Join us on September 18th starting at 8:50AM PT / 11:50AM ET for the Six One Indie Showcase, featuring never-before-seen world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from 47 indie…

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Flannel Bear Games - Wishlist Scaling Up on Steam! @flannelbeargames.bsky.social · Sep 16

The NEW demo version of Scaling Up is AVAILABLE NOW!!

Time to get more out of your Snanch!! 🐍💚

Check it out on #Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3526350/...

There's a lot of new content in comparison to the first demo!

#pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #TrailerTuesday

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thank you!! 😊 That's me quacking for some duck enemies in the game (just reused for the title card here in a pinch) with @majorbruno.bsky.social editing the raw VFX to be duckier!

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · Sep 15

It's time to get your brain back.

Mark your calendars for September 17th!

⚔️Try Blanksword's free Demo on Steam⚔
⚔️Preorder the game on Kickstarter⚔️

👇Official trailer below, links in comments👇

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 15

and you GOTTA have the smear frames

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 15

Almost forgot to make a little "studio" card before launch! - hopefully this posts with sound? #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #GodotEngine

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2dchaos - Nechromia 1st Demo Available! @2dchaos.com · Sep 13

First demo gameplay! Thanks for all supporters! <3 Get this and more at ko-fi.com/2dchaos!

#nechromia #gamedev #indiedev

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 14

Other rooms like this will be! Honestly I could pretty easily just keep adding more rooms to the mountaintop area but at some point I had to stop 😅

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is just a test room I set up while debugging yesterday. It's not even in the game. But the VIBES...

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #GodotEngine

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 11

Alas you cannot be square until Act 2 😔

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jakefriend @jakefriend.bsky.social · Sep 11

HELLO! I haven't been promoting Scrabdackle much because I've had my head down in crunch mode - but it's in the Six One Indie showcase next week, Sept 18th, revealing the launch trailer for the first time! Pretty excited!! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #SixOneShowcase #GodotEngine

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