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Skapokon @skapokon.bsky.social · 13d

Due to recent events I'd like to open this post for people to recommend games made by actual queer indie devs.

I'll start with one that's just a demo but still fantastic: Telegeddon by @luketarlowe.bsky.social, an RPG where battles are Microgames. Super neat!

eyesineverything.itch.io/telegeddon

Telegeddon (demo) by Luke Tarlowe

A TV-trashing action RPG with battles made up of microgames!

eyesineverything.itch.io

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Muse Hunter Relma @relma2.bsky.social · 17d

Helen from Telegeddon by @luketarlowe.bsky.social

Helen from the game Telegeddon. She is a mechanic who rides a car-wheelchair

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Arrietty Lunaris @arrietty.itch.io · 29d

we are only halfway through this. please help!

Arrietty Lunaris @arrietty.itch.io · Sep 11

Next several weeks' gonna be rough for me, my roommates and a friend. Me and my roommates are likely have to move out to a new apartment and my friend's hit with a nasty rent due bill before moving too

+ I'm out of meds for HRT and stomach and needing groceries. Please help us.

ko-fi.com/arrietty

Buy Arrietty a Coffee

Become a supporter of Arrietty today!

ko-fi.com

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Team Ulminac @teamulminac.bsky.social · Sep 14

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rns...

STEAM PAGE: store.steampowered.com/app/3957840/...

Team Ulminac's debut is here!

STRATO FREAKS DX is a not-so-classic style shoot-'em-up, loosely based on classic games like Fantasy Zone. Features intense score attack gameplay, multiple game modes, and four player!

Strato Freaks DX - Super Freaks 20th Anniversary Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by Team Ulminac

www.youtube.com

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Arrietty Lunaris @arrietty.itch.io · Sep 11

Next several weeks' gonna be rough for me, my roommates and a friend. Me and my roommates are likely have to move out to a new apartment and my friend's hit with a nasty rent due bill before moving too

+ I'm out of meds for HRT and stomach and needing groceries. Please help us.

ko-fi.com/arrietty

Buy Arrietty a Coffee

Become a supporter of Arrietty today!

ko-fi.com

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Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 30

The power-up shown here in #Psycutlery allows you to vanish from existence. Please don't let this game vanish from existence! Please play it (it's COMPLETE & FREE), and if you like it, please help reach it 50 reviews!

store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...

#indiegame #gamedev #screenshotsaturday

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Luke Tarlowe (Thunder Dragon) @luketarlowe.bsky.social · Aug 29

Seriously, I would deeply appreciate all the support this can get. I spent over a decade on this passion project, and released it completely for free - it is really struggling for visibility, especially now as downloads begin to dwindle. I don't want to see it vanish into obscurity. Thanks.

Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 27

Only 15 reviews left until #Psycutlery can reach "very positive" on Steam. Don't be like The Slackomancer here - if you like it, please review it! Thanks!

store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...
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#indiegame #gamedev

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Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 27

Only 15 reviews left until #Psycutlery can reach "very positive" on Steam. Don't be like The Slackomancer here - if you like it, please review it! Thanks!

store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...
^ ^

#indiegame #gamedev

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PizzaStart @pizzastart.bsky.social · Aug 23

Anyone who's a friend or fan of Jazz, please share this link and donate to his fundraiser! He was recently diagnosed with cancer and his family could use the support to help provide care for him.

www.gofundme.com/f/4k6sa-help...

A drawing of Jazz, the world's favorite green mushroom man, drawn by PizzaStart

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67ij.bsky.social @67ij.bsky.social · Aug 19

Now, don't take my words for it. I mean, they all sound like half-baked compliments, but please, if you or anybody else is interested, please check the game out!

Its FREE, and it would mean a lot for the developer, and everybody else who worked on it!

store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...

Psycutlery on Steam

Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventur...

store.steampowered.com

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Mr. Freaks @mr-freaks.itch.io · Aug 17

Hi everyone! I have rebranded to Mr. Freaks. I created the Super Freaks series, with such games as Super Freaks 1 Ultimate Edition (soon to receive its Turbo update), Super Freaks Arcade, and Strato Freaks.

mr-freaks.itch.io

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

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

Super Freaks 1 Ultimate Edition (Post-Release 27, Turbo, Too Many Huge Overhauls)

YouTube video by Mr. Freaks

www.youtube.com

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Luke Tarlowe (Thunder Dragon) @luketarlowe.bsky.social · Aug 16

Well, I for one find the game in this link to be a superior alternative to Sonic Superstars!

Mr. Freaks @mr-freaks.itch.io · Aug 15

Wow we almost got Sonic Mania 2??? Worry not! Taxman himself definitely linked the full completed game to me himself! It’s right here at this link!

superfreaksdev.itch.io/super-freaks...

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Mr. Freaks @mr-freaks.itch.io · Aug 15

Wow we almost got Sonic Mania 2??? Worry not! Taxman himself definitely linked the full completed game to me himself! It’s right here at this link!

superfreaksdev.itch.io/super-freaks...

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Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 16

If there are any streamers seeing this - or anyone who can get in touch with any streamers/influencers/etc. - Can we get #Psycutlery in the hands of anyone who would be willing to show it to a larger audience?

On Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...

#indiegame #gamedev

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Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you for helping #Psycutlery reach 500 downloads on Steam so far - can we keep the momentum going? If you like this game, PLEASE leave a good review on Steam - it will help a really lot!

store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...
^ The Steam page!

#indiegame #gamedev

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NULL3D 🏳️‍⚧️ @null3d.gay · Aug 14

www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid... I have no idea if this'll reach anyone but my friend got injured and needs help paying for medical bills and whatnot. I'm probably overestimating the kindness of random strangers on the Internet but I feel like I should at least try to spread this where I can

Donate to Urgent Aid for Injured Pedestrian, organized by Frederick Riegel

On the way from work I was a pedestrian struck by a truck, leaving a massive abrasi… Frederick Riegel needs your support for Urgent Aid for Injured Pedestrian

www.gofundme.com

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Garrulous64 @garrulous64.bsky.social · Aug 11

FREE game and it's a really cool one

Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 8

~!!~ Psycutlery is NOW ON STEAM ~!!~
store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...
^ Get it here, FREE ^
Over a decade in the making, from the dev of Psycho Waluigi. Please repost and tell your friends - and if you like it, please leave a positive review on Steam!
#indiegame #gamedev #Psycutlery

Psycutlery on Steam

Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventur...

store.steampowered.com

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Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 12

Please don't overlook my game because it's free and not well known. It's been well-received by the few who have played it (THANK YOU btw!). Can we get more playing and sharing it around?

PS- I made Psycho Waluigi...

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

#indiegame #gamedev #Psycutlery

Psycutlery - from the dev of "Psycho Waluigi" - now on Steam! FREE!

YouTube video by Eyes in Everything

www.youtube.com

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Quest 64 Official @quest64official.bsky.social · Aug 10

It's a Machamp petting a bunch of kittens

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Mr. Freaks @mr-freaks.itch.io · Aug 11

Once again pointing at what is basically Psycho Waluigi 2, for free, with a big neon sign

Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 9

~OUT NOW!~ #Psycutlery released on Steam yesterday, but is still struggling for visibility. It's FREE. Download it here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...

Please leave a positive review if you like it. Can we reach 10 reviews soon? And 100 later on...?

#indiegame #gamedev #screenshotsaturday

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poorly drawn cats @poorlycatdraw.bsky.social · Jul 31

beans

a photo of a ginger and white cat sitting on a sidewalk under a sunny blue sky. the cat is mid-grooming, licking its leg while its paw is stretched toward the camera, making the paw look huge

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Skapokon @skapokon.bsky.social · Aug 10

Psycutlery is such an underrated game. I played so much of it when it was only on itch and the fact it's THIS good and also free is surreal in the best way possible.

Also I feel a lot of people will fall in love with Naillil. She's the best.

Eyes In Everything (PSYCUTLERY is now on Steam, FREE) @eyesineverything.bsky.social · Aug 8

~!!~ Psycutlery is NOW ON STEAM ~!!~
store.steampowered.com/app/3577630/...
^ Get it here, FREE ^
Over a decade in the making, from the dev of Psycho Waluigi. Please repost and tell your friends - and if you like it, please leave a positive review on Steam!
#indiegame #gamedev #Psycutlery

Psycutlery on Steam

Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventur...

store.steampowered.com

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Luke Tarlowe (Thunder Dragon) @luketarlowe.bsky.social · Aug 10

Free!

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Luke Tarlowe (Thunder Dragon) @luketarlowe.bsky.social · Aug 10

I appreciate the support so much, once again!! :)

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Luke Tarlowe (Thunder Dragon) @luketarlowe.bsky.social · Aug 10

omg I appreciate you so much!! Thank you for this post, messages like this mean the world to me. :)

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