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NathanAuckett

@nathanauckett.bsky.social

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Indie game dev. Lead programmer for DeathCount Games. Programmed Eldritchvania, free on Steam! Author of 'GameMaker Essentials'. Primarily work in, you guessed it, Game Maker! My games and socials: https://nathanauckett.github.io/nate-tree/

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · 5d

We're making a new game!!! 😁

It's called Speck and its a fast-paced, momentum platformer.
We're very early on in development but we'll be showing it next week at @sxswsydney.com !

You can see and follow it on @itch.io here:
deathcountgames.itch.io/speck

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #newgame

Speck by DeathCount Games

Explore dangerous caves

deathcountgames.itch.io

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · 6h

Speck will be at #SXSWSydney tomorrow!

If you're attending and want to try out our short demo you'll be able to find me at the games showcase Friday and Saturday.

P.S. On Saturday you can get in for free ;)

#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · 3d

Added some last minute collectable collection juice before the #SXSW demo later this week.

Sound on for extra points. 🔊👌

Feedback welcome ❤️

#indiedev #gamedev #GameMaker

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Reactorcore Games @reactorcoregames.bsky.social · 3d

Basic 2D Primitive Shapes: 128px versatile shape collection for game developers

https://reactorcore.itch.io/basic-2d-shapes-primitive-128px

#gameAssets #2Dshapes #primitiveGraphics #gameDesign #visualElements

Basic 2D Shapes Primitive 128px by Reactorcore

Squares, circles, triangles, polygons, arrows, basic building blocks for art!

reactorcore.itch.io

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monome.studio @monomestudio.bsky.social · 4d

Today's focus is on the worm's laser power-up of the #roguelite mode of our #indiegame. We wanted for the boss to put pressure on players that were far away. Upgrading it lowers the cooldown and make it faster to fire.

#gamedev #platformer #runnergame

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · 4d

Here's a video showing off some of the movement mechanics in Speck.

Speck is a rolly bouncy momentum platformer with secrets, puzzles, a story; all that good stuff.

I've got lots of development videos from the start so I might make a thread showing how we got here.

#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · 4d

Action platformer? Maybe a metroidvania?
Looks good!

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Speck by DeathCount Games

Explore dangerous caves

deathcountgames.itch.io

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 11d

8-Bit Adventures 2 is 30% Off on Steam in the #SteamAutumnSale!

It's rated Very Positive with 258 reviews, so if you're looking for a fantastic #JRPG adventure with lovable characters & FFX-style combat, please check it out! 😊

store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...

#ScreenshotSaturday #RPG

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CD Legasse @cdlegasse.bsky.social · 26d

I build weird, fun, and functional games & tools in #GameMaker + #Unreal + #Godot and I’m available for work!

📩 [email protected] (or DM)
🎮 Downloadables: lemontoast-games.itch.io

#indiedev #gamedev #forhire #gamemaker #unrealengine #blueskydev #indiegame #gamedevjobs #freelancegamedev

LemonToast Games

lemontoast-games.itch.io

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SXSW Sydney @sxswsydney.com · Aug 5

The SXSW Sydney Games Festival is back — 120+ games from 38+ countries, dev commentary sessions, big industry convos & pro dev/networking built in. It’s not just a showcase, it’s where the future of games is being built.

🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp

#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev

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Gagonfe🏳️‍🌈 @gagonfe.bsky.social · Jul 21

🐢🏝️!! GAME ANNOUNCEMENT !! 🏝️🐢

Shelldiver, an incremental game about a turtle collecting a ton of jellyfish, just got a page live on Steam.

GO WISHLIST IT!

store.steampowered.com/app/3862670/...

#gamedev #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart

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Alasdair Beckett-King @misterabk.bsky.social · Jul 9

When I found a pub with an inverted normal map. (If you understand what this means, you have to repost.)

A whitewashed pub wall, with mortar standing proud of the stones.

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GameMaker Cat @gamemakercat.bsky.social · Apr 6

I present the GameMaker Cat Starter Pack.

The only requirement is making cool games with GameMaker. Reply with your game, and follow these cool people.

#GameMaker / #indiegame / #gamedev / #screenshotsaturday

go.bsky.app/4PtYpWt

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · May 20

Thanks for the starter pack!

I programmed Eldritchvania in GameMaker and am working on another game now :)
store.steampowered.com/app/2423710/...

Would love to be a part of this

Eldritchvania on Steam

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you un...

store.steampowered.com

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Dragenas @dragenas.bsky.social · Mar 16

Trailer!

#pixelart #indiegame #indiedev #retrovideogame #gamemaker #2d

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · May 7

I'm thrilled to announce that I'm once again running the INDIE GAME SHOWCASE at Central Coast Comicon 2025! 🥳

Go hands-on with 19 New and Upcoming Video Games from local, Aussie, and International indie developers!

www.cccomicon.com.au

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Chromatic Conundrum @chromaticconundrum.bsky.social · Mar 16

I'm making a puzzle game where you manipulate light! #gamedev #indiedev

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · Mar 13

I've made a commit to #GitHub at least once a week for a year! 😊

Close call last week while I was away 😬

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Richard Oz @richardoz.bsky.social · Feb 22

After 9 months of development, I have finally released MyDream.exe for free, a top-down shooter with puzzle elements and a bit of lore. A simple game with a very important meaning to me.
Have fun!

Play here: richard-oz.itch.io/mydreamexe

#gamedev #pixelart

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · Feb 10

Sound design on this is🤌

Juhana Myllys @juhanamyllys.bsky.social · Feb 9

Fall-resistance + bullet time + power fist = Ultimate Fun!

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Daniel Johnston Menezes @danjohnston.uk · Jan 22

There are now over 700 sprites, 3 example projects, 1 font and 1 audio pack on our free #gamedev assets page! All 100% free for commercial use: chequered.ink/category/gam...

Free Game Assets

We make games, fonts & free assets for your creations!

chequered.ink

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · Jan 14

bender from futurama is holding a purple camera and says neat

ALT: bender from futurama is holding a purple camera and says neat

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NathanAuckett @nathanauckett.bsky.social · Jan 14

Awesome guide! Thanks! :D

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Daniel Johnston Menezes @danjohnston.uk · Jan 14

ICYMI: Yesterday I wrote this guide on how to prepare your GameMaker games for translation. It's easier to follow the advice at the start of a project, but you can convert finished projects as well! chequered.ink/how-to-prepa... #gamedev

How to prepare your GameMaker games for translation

If you're looking to increase the audience for your games, one way to be more inclusive and get more eyes on your content is to translate your game into other...

chequered.ink

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