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BradStar | Game Dev @bradstar879.bsky.social · Sep 11

I know it's a little late but thank you so much for everyone who came out to CIGS this year and made all of our work worth it! And a special big hand to the hard work from all the people at @indiecitygames.org for putting it all together and making an unforgettable showcase

A picture of the show floor of the 2025 Chicago Indie Games Showcase

A picture of two people playing "That Time I Got Trapped in an Office Dungeon"

A picture of the Lost Gator Collective game studio members

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Sep 3

Exciting news! We’ll be at the Chicago Indie Game Showcase this Saturday, Sept 6, showing off That Time I Got Trapped In An Office Dungeon! Come check out our booth, try our brand-new level, and snag some free stickers! ✨

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Can't Get Enough Games @cantgetenoughgames.bsky.social · Aug 17

BREAKING NEWS: Cold Calling will be at Chicago Indie Game Showcase on September 6th, presented by @indiecitygames.org!
Play our Cold War telephone game and over 30 others at the Hairpin Arts Center in Logan Square.
Tickets available at www.indiecitygames.org/chicagoindie...

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Binary Clone @binaryclone.bsky.social · Sep 2

HyperTyper 2000's Demo is now LIVE on Steam!

Try out my one-of-a-kind bullet hell typing game while you're waiting for Silksong!

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames

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

HyperTyper 2000 Demo Trailer

YouTube video by Binary Clone

www.youtube.com

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Aug 16

YOOOOO HELL YES!!!

Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Aug 13

I can’t believe you committed to the bit! Tysm 😭💖

Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 11

26 days to go, I’ll admit today’s challenge did not go well #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025 #indiegame #horrorgame

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 11

26 days to go, I’ll admit today’s challenge did not go well #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025 #indiegame #horrorgame

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GameDev.ist @gamedevist.bsky.social · Aug 7

WE DID IT! #DebutFestival2025 IS NOW LIVE!

🚀 Over 1,000 first games have joined Debut Festival 2025.

We’re thrilled to have you all here. Here’s to bold first steps and wishlist spikes!

LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN! 💃🕺

Follow GameDevIst on Steam! store.steampowered.com/publisher/gmdv

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Aug 8

You might catch our game streamed at Nightmare on Gee & Ossie street in an hour... 👀

The Yogscast @yogscast.com · Aug 8

Yesterday we kicked off Tiny Teams, and today, it's time for MORE indie games played by EVEN MORE Yogs! And we'll be live all day - lucky you! Tune in and get wishlisting! ✨

For full text, please visit: twitch.tv/yogscast/schedule

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The Yogscast @yogscast.com · Aug 8

Yesterday we kicked off Tiny Teams, and today, it's time for MORE indie games played by EVEN MORE Yogs! And we'll be live all day - lucky you! Tune in and get wishlisting! ✨

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Tiny Teams @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎮 Tiny Teams 2025 is now on! 🎮

Check out this delightful smorgasbord of curated indie gems right here: store.steampowered.com/sale/TinyTea...

Artwork for Tiny Teams 2025. In a vibrant cartoon style are three rats on a desk coding a game and painting artwork. There are bits and bobs around the room like books, stationary, and figurines. Outside the window there is a blue sky.

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Aug 7

"That Time I Got Trapped In An Office Dungeon" will be part of the Debut Festival on Steam, starting TODAY August 7-11! 🎉

Check out and wishlist our 2nd-person horror puzzle gam on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3424620/...

#debutfestival #indiegame #gamedev @gamedevist.bsky.social

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Aug 5

gator gang LOVES TALL TRAILS ✨

Brady Soglin | Tall Trails out NOW @bradysoglin.bsky.social · Aug 4

big news: TALL TRAILS is OUT NOW !!

🥾 an exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot!!
🤠 you're a little golem on a quest to find his purpose
🚀 use items as fuel in your ROCKET BOOT to blast yourself through the air!!

get it now Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393760/...

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Aug 1

So excited to announce "That Time I Got Trapped In An Office Dungeon" is selected for The Yogscast #TinyTeams2025!! 🎉

Be sure to check out our 2nd-person horror puzzle game demo on Steam from August 7th-14th and support other cool tiny devs!
@tinyteamsfest.bsky.social #indiedev #indiegame

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Tiny Teams @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social · Jul 31

Tiny Teams 2025 starts in just 1 week! 🎮🔥

Demos, discounts, and dazzling streams loading...

#gaming #indiegame #gamedev

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 25

What episode of Severance is this?

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 22

SOO CUUUTE!! Yall should check out this cute cozy game ✨💖

Gemporium 💎 OUT NOW on Steam! @mergeconflictstudio.com · Jun 12

🌱RE:FRESH OUT NOW🌱

🎮 #NintendoSwitch & #Switch2 & #Steam
🌟 New Content
🎶 New Soundtrack by @froggy-loops.bsky.social
📈 Huge Optimization Boost
🗣️ Localized in 6 Languages

Go help your fellow townsfolk in this heartwarming solarpunk adventure!

TYSM @negativekarma.bsky.social OUR GOAT FOREVER💚

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 19

Aaaand that’s a wrap on #SteamNextFest! 🎉 500+ Wishlists?! Y’all are wild— thank you for all the support, especially watching your let's plays was a blast. Here’s a little surprise gift we got from Bofem. 💖

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 15

#SteamNextFest ends tomorrow at 10 AM PT! Stop by to our page to check out our "That Time I Got Trapped In An Office Dungeon" demo! It's a funny horror escape room game featuring 2nd person perspective 👀
#indiedev | #indiegames | #gamedev

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 13

IT’S FRIYAY! Time to clock into your new job at the Office Dungeon! Steam Next Fest wraps up on Monday, June 16th—be sure to try our demo this weekend!
#SteamNextFest | #IndieGames | #GameDev

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 11

Guess what day it is, [EMPLOYEES] ⁉️
That's right, 🐫 🐫 🐫 HUMP DAAAY 🐫 🐫 🐫
#steamnextfest | #indiegames | #gamedev

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 9

🚀 STEAM NEXT FEST IS HERE! 🚀

Join us today at #SteamNextFest with our latest demo of our game, 📺 That Time I Got Trapped In An Office Dungeon 📺 — A 2nd-person horror comedy puzzle game!

store.steampowered.com/app/3424620/...

#steamnextfest | #indiegames | #gamedev

poster for Steam Next Fest for the game That Time I Got Trapped In An Office Dungeon, by Lost Gator Collective. Steam Fest runs from June 9th-16th starting at 10AM PT! Picture on the ride side shows a close up of a person's face, and in the reflectio of their eye you can see 9 glowing squares to indicate the 9 screens you look at in game. title above it reads 'That Time i Got Trapped In An Office Dungeon'

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Wurm Fud (in dev: SLAUGHTER VOID) @wurmfud.itch.io · Jun 6

What's up #PitchYaGame if you like to KILL THINGS FAST and DIE A BUNCH then check out SLAUGHTER VOID

😈🐔Diablo + Hotline Miami
⚔️Speed-focused dark fantasy action
🌖6 areas, 30+ levels
🪓Weapons! Secondary weapons! Abilities!
💪Like Conan on steroids

tinyurl.com/SlaughterVoi...

#indiegame #indiedev

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hi #PitchYaGame!

How far would you go for a job? Step into a 2nd-person corporate hell escape room:

👀 Watch 9 cameras from various angles
🧩 Solve perspective-bending puzzles by swapping feeds
🎮 Classic tank controls
💀 Don’t die on the clock

Wishlist & demo on Steam! tinyurl.com/Office-Dungeon

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Lost Gator Collective @lostgatorco.bsky.social · Jun 3

Happy Pride Month Gaytors! 🐊🌈✨

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