mantelia - Chlorolink🍃✨
@mantelia.bsky.social
Currently hyperfocusing on gamedev (small and a little weird is my vibe), we'll see if it sticks 🙈
Working on #ChloroLink with @laywelin.bsky.social
Working on #ChloroLink with @laywelin.bsky.social
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ChloroLink on Steam
In ChloroLink, a cute and cozy management game, guide Lux the sprout of life as she spreads her rootweave to connect charming flowers. Use each plant’s growth pattern to explore, reinforce the links b...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…
Do you want a game that is
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
Optimizing a game is tedious, folks 🥲
Let's give @laywelin.bsky.social some love 💚🌱💚
Let's give @laywelin.bsky.social some love 💚🌱💚
End of the "optimization week"! Not much new content, but went from 30 to 130 stable FPS on low-end, no GPU laptop. Because you know what's NOT cozy and chill? DROPPED FRAMES! Also, save system ✨
(If you want cozy and chill, you can wishlist #ChloroLink on #Steam <3)
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
(If you want cozy and chill, you can wishlist #ChloroLink on #Steam <3)
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Optimizing a game is tedious, folks 🥲
Let's give @laywelin.bsky.social some love 💚🌱💚
Let's give @laywelin.bsky.social some love 💚🌱💚
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Make sure to market your indie games!🌿
I've posted a video about Tiny Terraces for the past 22 days, adding 4,757 wishlists!🤯
The graph shows the lowest day of 8 gained, and the highest being 584 (after conversions and deletions)
#indiedev #pixelart #videogames #gamedev
I've posted a video about Tiny Terraces for the past 22 days, adding 4,757 wishlists!🤯
The graph shows the lowest day of 8 gained, and the highest being 584 (after conversions and deletions)
#indiedev #pixelart #videogames #gamedev
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Make sure to market your indie games!🌿
I've posted a video about Tiny Terraces for the past 22 days, adding 4,757 wishlists!🤯
The graph shows the lowest day of 8 gained, and the highest being 584 (after conversions and deletions)
#indiedev #pixelart #videogames #gamedev
I've posted a video about Tiny Terraces for the past 22 days, adding 4,757 wishlists!🤯
The graph shows the lowest day of 8 gained, and the highest being 584 (after conversions and deletions)
#indiedev #pixelart #videogames #gamedev
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⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“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-media.com/en/news/its-...
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 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Hey #PitchYaGame 👋
#ChloroLink is a cute and cozy management game where you reconnect a whole ecosystem
🌿 Discover plants that all are a bit magical
🍵 Enjoy a relaxing gameplay for an afternoon
🧭 Discover secrets that the world has forgotten...
#ChloroLink is a cute and cozy management game where you reconnect a whole ecosystem
🌿 Discover plants that all are a bit magical
🍵 Enjoy a relaxing gameplay for an afternoon
🧭 Discover secrets that the world has forgotten...
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Hey #PitchYaGame 👋
#ChloroLink is a cute and cozy management game where you reconnect a whole ecosystem
🌿 Discover plants that all are a bit magical
🍵 Enjoy a relaxing gameplay for an afternoon
🧭 Discover secrets that the world has forgotten...
#ChloroLink is a cute and cozy management game where you reconnect a whole ecosystem
🌿 Discover plants that all are a bit magical
🍵 Enjoy a relaxing gameplay for an afternoon
🧭 Discover secrets that the world has forgotten...
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We use the Herbarium to better express core mechanics (and hide special things but shhhh 💚)
It's a great occasion to add schemas and artworks ✨
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #unity #ChloroLink #indiegame #booknerds
It's a great occasion to add schemas and artworks ✨
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #unity #ChloroLink #indiegame #booknerds
November 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We use the Herbarium to better express core mechanics (and hide special things but shhhh 💚)
It's a great occasion to add schemas and artworks ✨
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #unity #ChloroLink #indiegame #booknerds
It's a great occasion to add schemas and artworks ✨
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #unity #ChloroLink #indiegame #booknerds
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Alterfauna: A Weirdlife Park, the game we're working on with @juleeeeeee.pointnthink.fr and @jrevel.itch.io now have a Steam page!✨
🌱Bring back life by planting seeds
🐉Attract weird creatures
📸Take photos of each one of them
🧙♀️ Meet unique characters
🌱Bring back life by planting seeds
🐉Attract weird creatures
📸Take photos of each one of them
🧙♀️ Meet unique characters
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Alterfauna: A Weirdlife Park, the game we're working on with @juleeeeeee.pointnthink.fr and @jrevel.itch.io now have a Steam page!✨
🌱Bring back life by planting seeds
🐉Attract weird creatures
📸Take photos of each one of them
🧙♀️ Meet unique characters
🌱Bring back life by planting seeds
🐉Attract weird creatures
📸Take photos of each one of them
🧙♀️ Meet unique characters
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💌 We are launching a newsletter 💌
@blibloop.bsky.social and I will use this to send monthly devlogs where we tell you about what we are working on and other stories around Milky Trail's development.
The first mail should arrive in one or two weeks, subscribe now to receive it 🌻
Link below ⬇️
@blibloop.bsky.social and I will use this to send monthly devlogs where we tell you about what we are working on and other stories around Milky Trail's development.
The first mail should arrive in one or two weeks, subscribe now to receive it 🌻
Link below ⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
💌 We are launching a newsletter 💌
@blibloop.bsky.social and I will use this to send monthly devlogs where we tell you about what we are working on and other stories around Milky Trail's development.
The first mail should arrive in one or two weeks, subscribe now to receive it 🌻
Link below ⬇️
@blibloop.bsky.social and I will use this to send monthly devlogs where we tell you about what we are working on and other stories around Milky Trail's development.
The first mail should arrive in one or two weeks, subscribe now to receive it 🌻
Link below ⬇️
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we are so excited to share that Floramino will be part of #CozyQuest25! 🌼 we'll be revealing a brand new trailer and our first demo ✨ #gamedev #indiegames #cozygames #pixelart @wearesecretmode.com
discover the magic of Spring at store.steampowered.com/app/3999350/...
discover the magic of Spring at store.steampowered.com/app/3999350/...
November 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
we are so excited to share that Floramino will be part of #CozyQuest25! 🌼 we'll be revealing a brand new trailer and our first demo ✨ #gamedev #indiegames #cozygames #pixelart @wearesecretmode.com
discover the magic of Spring at store.steampowered.com/app/3999350/...
discover the magic of Spring at store.steampowered.com/app/3999350/...
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Everything about making video games is harder than you think.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Everything about making video games is harder than you think.
Reposted by mantelia - Chlorolink🍃✨
Comme annoncé, notre Association MO5 ouvre le Musée du Jeu Vidéo aux portes de Paris courant décembre 2025 !
Pour en savoir davantage, on vous invite à lire notre communiqué de presse ci-dessous⬇️
Lien Kit Presse (affiche, photos…)➡️ mo5.com/wp-content/u...
Pour toutes questions: [email protected]
Pour en savoir davantage, on vous invite à lire notre communiqué de presse ci-dessous⬇️
Lien Kit Presse (affiche, photos…)➡️ mo5.com/wp-content/u...
Pour toutes questions: [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Comme annoncé, notre Association MO5 ouvre le Musée du Jeu Vidéo aux portes de Paris courant décembre 2025 !
Pour en savoir davantage, on vous invite à lire notre communiqué de presse ci-dessous⬇️
Lien Kit Presse (affiche, photos…)➡️ mo5.com/wp-content/u...
Pour toutes questions: [email protected]
Pour en savoir davantage, on vous invite à lire notre communiqué de presse ci-dessous⬇️
Lien Kit Presse (affiche, photos…)➡️ mo5.com/wp-content/u...
Pour toutes questions: [email protected]
How is game writing going, you ask?
To be honest, I'm still there:
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #gamewriting
To be honest, I'm still there:
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #gamewriting
#ChloroLink will be a cosy game, for sure.
But you know what is *not* cosy? Working on a cosy game
I promise, I'll write all the lore needed @laywelin.bsky.social 😌
I'll panic while writing it, but it will be the chillest ever
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
But you know what is *not* cosy? Working on a cosy game
I promise, I'll write all the lore needed @laywelin.bsky.social 😌
I'll panic while writing it, but it will be the chillest ever
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
How is game writing going, you ask?
To be honest, I'm still there:
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #gamewriting
To be honest, I'm still there:
#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #gamewriting
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It's difficult to share cool stuff when you're working on tech optimization :D So instead...
A fellow Toulouse's gamedev (@axelvborn.bsky.social) is releasing his game tomorrow!
If you're into puzzle games, check it out!
store.steampowered.com/app/3959950
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzle
A fellow Toulouse's gamedev (@axelvborn.bsky.social) is releasing his game tomorrow!
If you're into puzzle games, check it out!
store.steampowered.com/app/3959950
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzle
Rhombus on Steam
Rhombus is a first-person puzzle game where you build your path through panels controlling platforms. Explore and find your way through a compact environment in this small metroidbrainia.
store.steampowered.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
It's difficult to share cool stuff when you're working on tech optimization :D So instead...
A fellow Toulouse's gamedev (@axelvborn.bsky.social) is releasing his game tomorrow!
If you're into puzzle games, check it out!
store.steampowered.com/app/3959950
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzle
A fellow Toulouse's gamedev (@axelvborn.bsky.social) is releasing his game tomorrow!
If you're into puzzle games, check it out!
store.steampowered.com/app/3959950
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzle
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If you:
🎮Play games to relax and for escapism
🏞️Prefer exploration to combat
🪐Dream of finding yourself in a magical world
🏘️Just wants a cozy cottage in the woods
📚Become obsessed with books that ruin your life
You might like my game Fractured Library
store.steampowered.com/app/3984930/...
#cozygame
🎮Play games to relax and for escapism
🏞️Prefer exploration to combat
🪐Dream of finding yourself in a magical world
🏘️Just wants a cozy cottage in the woods
📚Become obsessed with books that ruin your life
You might like my game Fractured Library
store.steampowered.com/app/3984930/...
#cozygame
Fractured Library Demo on Steam
Help rescue a man's memories from being trapped forever in the dream-like world of his favourite childhood book. You've stuck around after helping save the Library, but there's still some tidying up t...
store.steampowered.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
If you:
🎮Play games to relax and for escapism
🏞️Prefer exploration to combat
🪐Dream of finding yourself in a magical world
🏘️Just wants a cozy cottage in the woods
📚Become obsessed with books that ruin your life
You might like my game Fractured Library
store.steampowered.com/app/3984930/...
#cozygame
🎮Play games to relax and for escapism
🏞️Prefer exploration to combat
🪐Dream of finding yourself in a magical world
🏘️Just wants a cozy cottage in the woods
📚Become obsessed with books that ruin your life
You might like my game Fractured Library
store.steampowered.com/app/3984930/...
#cozygame
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Do you want a game that is
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
ChloroLink on Steam
In ChloroLink, a cute and cozy management game, guide Lux the sprout of life as she spreads her rootweave to connect charming flowers. Use each plant’s growth pattern to explore, reinforce the links b...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Do you want a game that is
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
Do you want a game that is
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
ChloroLink on Steam
In ChloroLink, a cute and cozy management game, guide Lux the sprout of life as she spreads her rootweave to connect charming flowers. Use each plant’s growth pattern to explore, reinforce the links b...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Do you want a game that is
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
✨ Cute
😌 Relaxing and without any pressure
🌸 Full of flowers and mushrooms
💚 Lovingly crafted by a small team
Well, you're in luck, we have the perfect game for you!
store.steampowered.com/app/3411230/Ch…#gamedeve#indiedeve#indiegamem#cozygameme
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We defined our goals for this year and everything up until release over the weekend, soooo READY to continue this adventure! ✨
My favorite part of our playtest last week? Seeing people's face during that part of the tutorial <3
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #game #unity #ChloroLink
My favorite part of our playtest last week? Seeing people's face during that part of the tutorial <3
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #game #unity #ChloroLink
November 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We defined our goals for this year and everything up until release over the weekend, soooo READY to continue this adventure! ✨
My favorite part of our playtest last week? Seeing people's face during that part of the tutorial <3
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #game #unity #ChloroLink
My favorite part of our playtest last week? Seeing people's face during that part of the tutorial <3
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #game #unity #ChloroLink
The art vs the artist
November 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The art vs the artist
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We have an exciting update!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We have an exciting update!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
Reposted by mantelia - Chlorolink🍃✨
when a weed ruins your perfectly set up pre-plant... 💢 #screenshotsaturday #floramino #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev #whybro
November 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
when a weed ruins your perfectly set up pre-plant... 💢 #screenshotsaturday #floramino #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev #whybro
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As we ready ourselves for our first public playtest tomorrow (thanks @push-start.org !), here is a sneak peek at #ChloroLink 's herbarium! What's a cosy game without a book with flipping pages!? 🍃✨
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #Unity #flowers #books
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #Unity #flowers #books
October 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
As we ready ourselves for our first public playtest tomorrow (thanks @push-start.org !), here is a sneak peek at #ChloroLink 's herbarium! What's a cosy game without a book with flipping pages!? 🍃✨
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #Unity #flowers #books
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #Unity #flowers #books
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People who aren’t writers think writer’s block is at least as big and real a problem as I thought quicksand would be, as a child.
AI can help authors beat writer’s block, says Bloomsbury chief
Publisher last week reported jump in revenue in academic and professional arm thanks to AI licensing deal
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
People who aren’t writers think writer’s block is at least as big and real a problem as I thought quicksand would be, as a child.
#ChloroLink is a small management AND exploration game. And what's exploration without hidden collectibles!? First appearance of a Luxicorn, that you will have to find and collect!
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #collectibles #acorn #light #Unity
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #collectibles #acorn #light #Unity
October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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#ChloroLink is a small management AND exploration game. And what's exploration without hidden collectibles!? First appearance of a Luxicorn, that you will have to find and collect!
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #collectibles #acorn #light #Unity
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #collectibles #acorn #light #Unity
October 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#ChloroLink is a small management AND exploration game. And what's exploration without hidden collectibles!? First appearance of a Luxicorn, that you will have to find and collect!
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #collectibles #acorn #light #Unity
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #collectibles #acorn #light #Unity
When you're a french game writer, working on a plant game and you want scientific sounding names for your cute plants (aka just silly words but in latin)
#gamedev #gamewriting #indiedev #plants #chlorolink
#gamedev #gamewriting #indiedev #plants #chlorolink
October 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
When you're a french game writer, working on a plant game and you want scientific sounding names for your cute plants (aka just silly words but in latin)
#gamedev #gamewriting #indiedev #plants #chlorolink
#gamedev #gamewriting #indiedev #plants #chlorolink