LAlkemiste
@lalkemiste.bsky.social
Game Designer / Developer / Tech Artist / Artistic Director @ Alkemi
Directed An Ankou, Foretales, Drifting Lands, Transcripted
Try to limit my social expression to positive things about stuff.
Directed An Ankou, Foretales, Drifting Lands, Transcripted
Try to limit my social expression to positive things about stuff.
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Ok, Nearly the end of the year, and 6 months since Highrook was released! I wrote a little postmortem, covering some nerdy production info and my thoughts on what it was like to be an indie in the last few years.
www.nullpointer.co.uk/game-post-mo...
www.nullpointer.co.uk/game-post-mo...
Indie Game Post-mortem - Highrook
A rocky road to Highrook So 'The Horror At Highrook' has been…
www.nullpointer.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ok, Nearly the end of the year, and 6 months since Highrook was released! I wrote a little postmortem, covering some nerdy production info and my thoughts on what it was like to be an indie in the last few years.
www.nullpointer.co.uk/game-post-mo...
www.nullpointer.co.uk/game-post-mo...
Ishtar's next survival game Dead In Antares has a release date! February 19th 2026.
I've been very lucky to be trusted the programming lead for this game and it's been an amazing 15 months journey with an incredible team. Just a few more weeks of polish and it will be ready for you to discover!
I've been very lucky to be trusted the programming lead for this game and it's been an amazing 15 months journey with an incredible team. Just a few more weeks of polish and it will be ready for you to discover!
Your mission starts soon: survival/management RPG Dead in Antares will be released on February 19th 2026!
- Manage your crew
- Explore an unknown planet
- Fight for your life
- And find a way to save Earth!
Add Dead in Antares to your wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2511800/...
- Manage your crew
- Explore an unknown planet
- Fight for your life
- And find a way to save Earth!
Add Dead in Antares to your wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2511800/...
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Ishtar's next survival game Dead In Antares has a release date! February 19th 2026.
I've been very lucky to be trusted the programming lead for this game and it's been an amazing 15 months journey with an incredible team. Just a few more weeks of polish and it will be ready for you to discover!
I've been very lucky to be trusted the programming lead for this game and it's been an amazing 15 months journey with an incredible team. Just a few more weeks of polish and it will be ready for you to discover!
Always amazes me how much just a few white squares and lines can go a long way towards adding gamefeel to a very raw prototype.
November 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Always amazes me how much just a few white squares and lines can go a long way towards adding gamefeel to a very raw prototype.
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NOUVELLE VIDÉO !!! 💥💥
On parle de Jeu vidéo et d'art et de technique surtout et de 𝒞𝒜𝐿𝐿 𝒪𝐹 𝒟𝒰𝒯𝒴 LE JEU VIDEO DE TIR A LA PREMIÈRE PERSONNE NOTAMMENT
voilà, le RT est semblable au soutien aérien (j'ai joué au jeu je jure)
🔽🔽 LE LIEN EST JUSTE EN DESSOUS 🔽🔽 je crois
On parle de Jeu vidéo et d'art et de technique surtout et de 𝒞𝒜𝐿𝐿 𝒪𝐹 𝒟𝒰𝒯𝒴 LE JEU VIDEO DE TIR A LA PREMIÈRE PERSONNE NOTAMMENT
voilà, le RT est semblable au soutien aérien (j'ai joué au jeu je jure)
🔽🔽 LE LIEN EST JUSTE EN DESSOUS 🔽🔽 je crois
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
NOUVELLE VIDÉO !!! 💥💥
On parle de Jeu vidéo et d'art et de technique surtout et de 𝒞𝒜𝐿𝐿 𝒪𝐹 𝒟𝒰𝒯𝒴 LE JEU VIDEO DE TIR A LA PREMIÈRE PERSONNE NOTAMMENT
voilà, le RT est semblable au soutien aérien (j'ai joué au jeu je jure)
🔽🔽 LE LIEN EST JUSTE EN DESSOUS 🔽🔽 je crois
On parle de Jeu vidéo et d'art et de technique surtout et de 𝒞𝒜𝐿𝐿 𝒪𝐹 𝒟𝒰𝒯𝒴 LE JEU VIDEO DE TIR A LA PREMIÈRE PERSONNE NOTAMMENT
voilà, le RT est semblable au soutien aérien (j'ai joué au jeu je jure)
🔽🔽 LE LIEN EST JUSTE EN DESSOUS 🔽🔽 je crois
I've read the linkedIn post of a former game dev student. He argued that genAI art deserved maybe more credits than trad painting or photograph... because you had to overcome your lack of culture first to make something believable.
I kid you not. We are f...ed.
(and yes he was horrible student)
I kid you not. We are f...ed.
(and yes he was horrible student)
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I've read the linkedIn post of a former game dev student. He argued that genAI art deserved maybe more credits than trad painting or photograph... because you had to overcome your lack of culture first to make something believable.
I kid you not. We are f...ed.
(and yes he was horrible student)
I kid you not. We are f...ed.
(and yes he was horrible student)
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We are a micro studio & need your help spreading the word about Fool King!
In return your faithful companion could be immortalised in game.
Please repost, comment & follow us to enter, winners to be chosen next week.
Extra points for playing the game & joining our discord 😉
#indiedev #gamedev
In return your faithful companion could be immortalised in game.
Please repost, comment & follow us to enter, winners to be chosen next week.
Extra points for playing the game & joining our discord 😉
#indiedev #gamedev
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Wooo ! C'est joli !
Hey #PitchYaGame!
LavaLoop is a music-driven 2D shooter inspired by "Cuphead" and "Crypt of a necrodancer"
🎹 Headphones on!
👾 Defeat the planet-killing machines
🔥 Enjoy a fast-paced arcade game
🏴☠️ Follow 3 punk musicians in a crazy dystopian world
Playtest on Steam: bit.ly/4c1v5MD
#solodev
LavaLoop is a music-driven 2D shooter inspired by "Cuphead" and "Crypt of a necrodancer"
🎹 Headphones on!
👾 Defeat the planet-killing machines
🔥 Enjoy a fast-paced arcade game
🏴☠️ Follow 3 punk musicians in a crazy dystopian world
Playtest on Steam: bit.ly/4c1v5MD
#solodev
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Wooo ! C'est joli !
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Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
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We are proud to announce our upcoming game : 13 Germinal. ⛏️
Citizen Sleeper and Disco Elysium meet Emile Zola's novel in this historical and narrative RPG.
Survive the ruthless mines, forge friendships, and take part in a deadly strike. ✊
Join the revolt with a wishlist, link below ⬇️
Citizen Sleeper and Disco Elysium meet Emile Zola's novel in this historical and narrative RPG.
Survive the ruthless mines, forge friendships, and take part in a deadly strike. ✊
Join the revolt with a wishlist, link below ⬇️
November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are proud to announce our upcoming game : 13 Germinal. ⛏️
Citizen Sleeper and Disco Elysium meet Emile Zola's novel in this historical and narrative RPG.
Survive the ruthless mines, forge friendships, and take part in a deadly strike. ✊
Join the revolt with a wishlist, link below ⬇️
Citizen Sleeper and Disco Elysium meet Emile Zola's novel in this historical and narrative RPG.
Survive the ruthless mines, forge friendships, and take part in a deadly strike. ✊
Join the revolt with a wishlist, link below ⬇️
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📢 Announcing my new game on Steam!
🚀 Endless Escalation is a strategy-driven incremental game against ever-evolving enemy forces.
Demo coming soon...
💚 Wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/4090520/...
#IncrementalGame #IndieGame
🚀 Endless Escalation is a strategy-driven incremental game against ever-evolving enemy forces.
Demo coming soon...
💚 Wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/4090520/...
#IncrementalGame #IndieGame
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📢 Announcing my new game on Steam!
🚀 Endless Escalation is a strategy-driven incremental game against ever-evolving enemy forces.
Demo coming soon...
💚 Wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/4090520/...
#IncrementalGame #IndieGame
🚀 Endless Escalation is a strategy-driven incremental game against ever-evolving enemy forces.
Demo coming soon...
💚 Wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/4090520/...
#IncrementalGame #IndieGame
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New release announcement 🎉
Super reaKtor by @superreaktor.bsky.social will be released on Friday!
💠 An hypnotic bullet hell with a twist: you can rotate and grow/shrink the player!
💠 Crafted with love by a small French team from Rennes!
Get it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3077190/...
Super reaKtor by @superreaktor.bsky.social will be released on Friday!
💠 An hypnotic bullet hell with a twist: you can rotate and grow/shrink the player!
💠 Crafted with love by a small French team from Rennes!
Get it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3077190/...
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
New release announcement 🎉
Super reaKtor by @superreaktor.bsky.social will be released on Friday!
💠 An hypnotic bullet hell with a twist: you can rotate and grow/shrink the player!
💠 Crafted with love by a small French team from Rennes!
Get it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3077190/...
Super reaKtor by @superreaktor.bsky.social will be released on Friday!
💠 An hypnotic bullet hell with a twist: you can rotate and grow/shrink the player!
💠 Crafted with love by a small French team from Rennes!
Get it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3077190/...
"For the tech oligarchs in charge of this shit, they literally cannot conceive of why immitation is not enough. What they steal should be enough to make it work. Who they hurt should be enough to fuel the machine. And yet there is no magic, just typewriters stretching into empty rooms."
Death of the Author: An Alan Wake Series Retrospective
YouTube video by Noah Caldwell-Gervais
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"For the tech oligarchs in charge of this shit, they literally cannot conceive of why immitation is not enough. What they steal should be enough to make it work. Who they hurt should be enough to fuel the machine. And yet there is no magic, just typewriters stretching into empty rooms."
The early builds of this one did hurt my brain but in a fun way. You might want to follow this one if you're into mini-metro like stuff.
Announcing my pagan trading game Prophet Margin
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Prophet Margin on Steam
The Gods hunger for tribute! Build settlements and weave trade routes, feed temples and earn divine boons in this Eurogame-inspired strategy game.
store.steampowered.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The early builds of this one did hurt my brain but in a fun way. You might want to follow this one if you're into mini-metro like stuff.
Hu hu... no you certainly shouldn't assume that.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Hu hu... no you certainly shouldn't assume that.
Comme d'hab' avec Ache : c'est pas trop là pour être feel-good, mais ça fait réfléchir.
November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Comme d'hab' avec Ache : c'est pas trop là pour être feel-good, mais ça fait réfléchir.
Working on a character controller always feels good. Including all the little tricks like coyote time and jump buffering... but also finding new ways of architecturing the whole thing to make it scaleable with complexity and compatible with AI scripting. And this time, I tried something new for me 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Working on a character controller always feels good. Including all the little tricks like coyote time and jump buffering... but also finding new ways of architecturing the whole thing to make it scaleable with complexity and compatible with AI scripting. And this time, I tried something new for me 🧵
Super interesting read : how a 7 years project launched on Early Access on steam, by relatively high profile devs, ends up selling 300 copies in its first week.
Comments are sometimes a bit harsh but nonetheless relevant... and probably the best evidence of "you being the worst judge of your work".
Comments are sometimes a bit harsh but nonetheless relevant... and probably the best evidence of "you being the worst judge of your work".
From the gamedev community on Reddit: I spent 7 years making Generation Exile, a solarpunk city-builder. Trailers in PC Gaming Show June ‘24 & ‘25. Top 70 most played demo during our Next Fest. Did al...
Explore this post and more from the gamedev community
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November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Super interesting read : how a 7 years project launched on Early Access on steam, by relatively high profile devs, ends up selling 300 copies in its first week.
Comments are sometimes a bit harsh but nonetheless relevant... and probably the best evidence of "you being the worst judge of your work".
Comments are sometimes a bit harsh but nonetheless relevant... and probably the best evidence of "you being the worst judge of your work".
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You're a content creator and still haven't got a chance to play Wednesdays? (store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/)
We're planning a special event later this month and will be glad to offer you a steam key if you're interested in the game.
Just contact me at pcorbinais at protonmail dot com
We're planning a special event later this month and will be glad to offer you a steam key if you're interested in the game.
Just contact me at pcorbinais at protonmail dot com
Wednesdays on Steam
"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hope-filled ...
store.steampowered.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
You're a content creator and still haven't got a chance to play Wednesdays? (store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/)
We're planning a special event later this month and will be glad to offer you a steam key if you're interested in the game.
Just contact me at pcorbinais at protonmail dot com
We're planning a special event later this month and will be glad to offer you a steam key if you're interested in the game.
Just contact me at pcorbinais at protonmail dot com
Pour une fois que les américains montrent la voie ! Joie.
Zohran Mamdani élu maire de New York et de l’espoir anti-Trump
Le démocrate socialiste, 34 ans, devient le premier maire musulman de la plus grande ville des Etats-Unis. Et le visage d’une nouvelle vague de résistance au président américain.
Le démocrate socialiste, 34 ans, devient le premier maire musulman de la plus grande ville des Etats-Unis. Et le visage d’une nouvelle vague de résistance au président américain.
Zohran Mamdani élu maire de New York et de l’espoir anti-Trump
Le jeune démocrate socialiste de 34 ans devient le premier maire musulman de la plus grande ville des Etats-Unis. Et devient le visage d’une nouvelle vague de résistance au président américain.
www.liberation.fr
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Pour une fois que les américains montrent la voie ! Joie.
👨💼+🎧+👇= 👍
www.deezer.com/fr/album/829...
www.deezer.com/fr/album/829...
Arco (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Arnaud Toulon - album - 2025 - 26 titres
www.deezer.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
👨💼+🎧+👇= 👍
www.deezer.com/fr/album/829...
www.deezer.com/fr/album/829...
Il était bien sympathique ce Arco. Visuellement pas toujours mon kif, mais un gros boulot comme on aimerait en voir encore plus souvent. Une belle histoire pour les enfants et une 2eme lecture plus glauque pour les adultes, c'est plutôt intelligent.
a poster for arco a film by ugo bienvenu shows a cloudy sky
ALT: a poster for arco a film by ugo bienvenu shows a cloudy sky
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Il était bien sympathique ce Arco. Visuellement pas toujours mon kif, mais un gros boulot comme on aimerait en voir encore plus souvent. Une belle histoire pour les enfants et une 2eme lecture plus glauque pour les adultes, c'est plutôt intelligent.
Limite l'envie de me lancer dans l'influence anti-capitaliste sur LinkedIn pour moi aussi filer des ulcères aux libertariens. Avec de longs posts fleuves sur la réalité du mérite individuel, ou la part astronomique des inégalités systémiques perpétuées par le néo-libéralisme.
linkedIn me rage bait d'une force!
1 visite :
- 1 post de forceur qui veut justifier que gagner 10 000 fois plus que son voisin, c'est nécessaire pour ne pas briser l'ambition.
- 1 post d'un abruti qui est fier de ses PV pour excès de vitesse parce que dans la vie faut apprendre à gérer les risques.
1 visite :
- 1 post de forceur qui veut justifier que gagner 10 000 fois plus que son voisin, c'est nécessaire pour ne pas briser l'ambition.
- 1 post d'un abruti qui est fier de ses PV pour excès de vitesse parce que dans la vie faut apprendre à gérer les risques.
October 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Limite l'envie de me lancer dans l'influence anti-capitaliste sur LinkedIn pour moi aussi filer des ulcères aux libertariens. Avec de longs posts fleuves sur la réalité du mérite individuel, ou la part astronomique des inégalités systémiques perpétuées par le néo-libéralisme.
linkedIn me rage bait d'une force!
1 visite :
- 1 post de forceur qui veut justifier que gagner 10 000 fois plus que son voisin, c'est nécessaire pour ne pas briser l'ambition.
- 1 post d'un abruti qui est fier de ses PV pour excès de vitesse parce que dans la vie faut apprendre à gérer les risques.
1 visite :
- 1 post de forceur qui veut justifier que gagner 10 000 fois plus que son voisin, c'est nécessaire pour ne pas briser l'ambition.
- 1 post d'un abruti qui est fier de ses PV pour excès de vitesse parce que dans la vie faut apprendre à gérer les risques.
October 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
linkedIn me rage bait d'une force!
1 visite :
- 1 post de forceur qui veut justifier que gagner 10 000 fois plus que son voisin, c'est nécessaire pour ne pas briser l'ambition.
- 1 post d'un abruti qui est fier de ses PV pour excès de vitesse parce que dans la vie faut apprendre à gérer les risques.
1 visite :
- 1 post de forceur qui veut justifier que gagner 10 000 fois plus que son voisin, c'est nécessaire pour ne pas briser l'ambition.
- 1 post d'un abruti qui est fier de ses PV pour excès de vitesse parce que dans la vie faut apprendre à gérer les risques.
Elle est rigolote l'anecdote du père. Moi c'est marrant, il a accepté que c'était un "vrai" travail quand je suis apparu dans sa télé sur gameone, une chaîne dont il ignorait pourtant l'existence avant.
Ok, j'ai jamais eu l'option de lui montrer mon compte en banque pour lui rabattre son caquet...
Ok, j'ai jamais eu l'option de lui montrer mon compte en banque pour lui rabattre son caquet...
After his game, Ridiculous Fishing, became a hit, @ramiismail.com found a touching way to thank his parents for the sacrifices they made to help him achieve his dreams.
Find out what he did — and how it all began — in this week’s episode: bit.ly/48LMMRB
Find out what he did — and how it all began — in this week’s episode: bit.ly/48LMMRB
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Elle est rigolote l'anecdote du père. Moi c'est marrant, il a accepté que c'était un "vrai" travail quand je suis apparu dans sa télé sur gameone, une chaîne dont il ignorait pourtant l'existence avant.
Ok, j'ai jamais eu l'option de lui montrer mon compte en banque pour lui rabattre son caquet...
Ok, j'ai jamais eu l'option de lui montrer mon compte en banque pour lui rabattre son caquet...
💜
Boris doesn’t care about fashion.
He just wears what he likes: a flower, some sunglasses, maybe a juniper mane. He helps out, gets a reward, and looks adorable doing it 🐗💛
Adorable Adventures demo is available on Steam: steampowered.com/app/4006020
#fashionistafriday #cozygame #indiegame #cute
He just wears what he likes: a flower, some sunglasses, maybe a juniper mane. He helps out, gets a reward, and looks adorable doing it 🐗💛
Adorable Adventures demo is available on Steam: steampowered.com/app/4006020
#fashionistafriday #cozygame #indiegame #cute
October 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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