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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 4d

TIL the original Defender Of The Crown wasn’t programmed, it was computographed

KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 4d

New UI, Rituals, Glyphs and more are all crammed into the latest major update for Cult of PiN - check out v0.9.1 for all the changes (including a first pass at Mac and Linux support) or read the DevLog here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/314...

#IndieGames #Pinball #Gamedev #IndieDev

Cult of PiN - Major Update: v0.9.1 is live - Steam News

New features, upgrades & upgrades, as well as Linux and Mac versions

store.steampowered.com

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 27d

I really want to get portrait/vertical mode setup for CoP so that:
a) it works on vpins
b) I can make YouTube shorts
c) I can keep ignoring the all the rubbish things I don’t want to do
#gamedev #indiedev #pinball

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

#TinyTeams2025 unite! 😄 thank you, I’ve had my eye on Diecast ever since, all the best for release can’t wait to play the full game!

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

I guess so, but it feels like gate-crashing a party where you don’t know anyone. And you’re selling stuff. And I hate parties.

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

I’m not an expert by any means but have worked on a few releases, and the ones that had pre-built modules for things like saving, input, console support and others were the ones that had the least amount of crunch/panic at the end. Btw you’ve done an amazing job, I’m sure this is going to be huge!

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

Yeah that’s v clever. I think about trying to maybe court the traditional pinball audience a bit, but was worried they’d say ‘what have you done to our beautiful game, GTFO’

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

In short, don’t rush it if you can avoid it - future you will be very grateful!

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

I had this exact scenario years ago, and ended up making a modular system that has been one of the first things I add to any project ever since. One class for saving/loading with built in encryption, another for serializing game-wide progress and a 3rd for mid-run progress. JsonConvert is a beast.

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

That’s really good to know actually, I was wondering if it was a post-successs approach so that’s great to hear! Thank you for the suggestion and thanks x1000 for that message of support - I don’t got this yet but I WILL!!

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

Ha, I did do a double take at the name when I first read it ;) Great suggestion, although I also think he could pocket-tweet and there would still be 12 articles in the gaming press about what it meant the next day. Passion is one thing I absolutely have - the words to portray that however, are not!

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

To expand on this a bit: teams can separate themselves somewhat from the content they post, which massively limits the cringe-effect and there’s loads of awesome examples of this. I just can’t seem to find a voice that represents me as a solo dev that doesn’t also make me sound like a total asshat.

KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 28d

Are there any really good, demonstrably successful examples of a #solodev doing their own marketing that anyone can point me towards? I’ve accepted that I don’t have the slightest clue what I’m doing and need to learn, quickly. #gamedev #indiedev #marketing

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 29d

If you haven’t already and you’re feeling generous, go on, make it 4001! store.steampowered.com/app/3144340/...

Cult of PiN on Steam

A Roguelike Pinball game where the tables are possesssed and it's your job to destroy them, repeatedly. Complete missions, equip upgrades and pull off the perfect shot to trigger devastating special a...

store.steampowered.com

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · 29d

The only good think about obsessively refreshing the Wishlist view is that you get to catch moments like this. Thank you x4000 to you each of these wonderful people! #gamedev #steam #indiegamedev #indiedev #solodev

Steam Wishlist view showing exactly 4000 wishlists

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · Sep 6

For #ScreenshotSaturday, here's a WIP grab of one of the 8 new rituals I've been working on. In my head, this makes a sound like 'zjweee-thwit-bkoowww', but my head is also a really wierd place to be these days.

#solodev #indiegamedev #indeidev #gamedev

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · Sep 5

40k+ players since the demo went live on @itch.io and #Steam. That is absolutely insane to me, thank you all

I wrote a devlog saying pretty much this, alongside the roadmap to launch for CoP, and you can read it here: kennymakesgames.itch.io/pin/devlog/1... #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #solodev

Roadmap to Launch

Hey all, It's been 2 weeks since the last update and want to start by saying an enormous thank you to the more than 40,000 players of the demo so far across all platforms. FORTY-THOUSAND . Honestly, t...

kennymakesgames.itch.io

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Warp Door @warpdoor.com · Aug 31

Cult of PiN (@kennymakesgames.bsky.social)

"Cult of PiN is a roguelike Pinball game requiring sharp reflexes and strategic combos."

Play / download demo on itch.io - Windows, Browser: warpdoor.com/2025/08/31/c...

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · Aug 26

An absolute honour to be on this list thank you @pantaloon.io !

pantaloon | ITAW Demo OUT NOW 👁️ @pantaloon.io · Aug 26

Missed this month's Bold & Bizarre Game Bulletin? (sub to the newsletter next month, u fool)

DW! Here's the web version, ft. @studiocarota.bsky.social, @crashablestudios.bsky.social, @dreadxp.bsky.social, @adinolfi.bsky.social, @kennymakesgames.bsky.social & more

www.pantaloon.io/news/bold-an...

Bold and Bizarre Games Bulletin | August — pantaloon

Fish-debts, culty pinball and Down Syndrome detectives. It’s Pantaloon’s Bold and Bizarre game Bulletin for August.

www.pantaloon.io

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Indie X - October 17 to 23 https://www.twitch.tv/rtparena @indiexpt.bsky.social · Aug 24

Just another reminder to all #IndieGameDevs all over the world that our showcase:
It's free to submit
It's free to participate if selected
It's online - No travel costs
It has awards
It has a Steam event

Submit your #indiegames

indiex.online/submitgame/

Indie X - Submit Game

Submit your game here! Carefully fill in this form to submit your game for review and get the chance to be featured in our next event!

indiex.online

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spudcatsyt.bsky.social @spudcatsyt.bsky.social · Aug 22

Learning everything about the game through the tutorial, damaging bumpers, activating rituals, nudging the tables, buying glyphs at the shop, battling the table boss, going through the acts and losing everything in Cult of Pin by @kennymakesgames.bsky.social
youtu.be/qvNUQMrhhuM

Cult of Pin - Was The Tempest Still Going?

YouTube video by Spudcats

youtu.be

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks for playing the demo @itch.io! You can check out this cheeky vid of Cult of PiN from their official YouTube channel. what an honour 🙇‍♂️ #gamedev #solodev #indiedev

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI9E...

Cult of PiN: A roguelike pinball game where tables are possesssed and it's your job to destroy them!

YouTube video by itch.io

www.youtube.com

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · Aug 21

The browser version will be updated tomorrow

KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · Aug 21

New Demo update v0.8.109 is up with blockers that reset when you start a new ball, menu navigation from keyboard, rebalanced blessings and more. Have a peek!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3144340/...
Itch: kennymakesgames.itch.io/pin
#indiegames #pinball #indiedev #gamedev

Cult of PiN on Steam

A Roguelike Pinball game where the tables are possesssed and it's your job to destroy them, repeatedly. Complete missions, equip upgrades and pull off the perfect shot to trigger devastating special attacks. Bumper-smashing fun all round.

store.steampowered.com

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KennyMakesGames @kennymakesgames.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks for playing, for the feedback and the wishlist! Make your move looks insane btw, as a cuber it’s an instant wishlist, nice one 👍