OldSchoolPixels
@oldschoolpixels.com
(He/Him) Senior freelance #GameDev, lead programmer on Dustgrave: A Sandbox RPG (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393370) and working on some personal projects.
Portfolio and contacts: https://www.oldschoolpixels.com
Portfolio and contacts: https://www.oldschoolpixels.com
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OldSchoolPixels
@oldschoolpixels.com
· Nov 19
Dustgrave: A Sandbox RPG on Steam
Embark on an epic journey, enjoying complete freedom in a dynamic sandbox RPG. The world and its inhabitants will witness your deeds and react accordingly, adapting the narrative to your choices and d...
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Oh, hello, new followers! Let me tell you what to expect here:
I'm a senior #GameDev, specialized in game logic programming.
I've got a day job as lead programmer at @innervoid-int.bsky.social where we are close to releasing Dustgrave, a sandbox RPG (store.steampowered.com/app/2393370).
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I'm a senior #GameDev, specialized in game logic programming.
I've got a day job as lead programmer at @innervoid-int.bsky.social where we are close to releasing Dustgrave, a sandbox RPG (store.steampowered.com/app/2393370).
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I just hate it when people get duped by thinking computers are magic because computers are so fucking stupid and the mystique around them is perpetuated by evil grifters
January 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
I just hate it when people get duped by thinking computers are magic because computers are so fucking stupid and the mystique around them is perpetuated by evil grifters
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friends! acquaintances! help!
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Job opening: game designer @ Hidden Folks
We're looking for a game designer in the Netherlands to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
hiddenfolks.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
friends! acquaintances! help!
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
A short story worth reading...
Let's talk about generative AI, contaminated information, and rhubarb.
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
A short story worth reading...
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Back again at personal #GameDev for #GetKeyOpenDoor, my short #PixelArt platformer. This is the introductory level for Gargoyles. It's probably too hard right now, but I'm going to fine tune difficulty when I have all the levels laid out.
#MadeWithDefold
#MadeWithDefold
January 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Back again at personal #GameDev for #GetKeyOpenDoor, my short #PixelArt platformer. This is the introductory level for Gargoyles. It's probably too hard right now, but I'm going to fine tune difficulty when I have all the levels laid out.
#MadeWithDefold
#MadeWithDefold
Back again at personal #GameDev for #GetKeyOpenDoor, my short #PixelArt platformer. This is the introductory level for Gargoyles. It's probably too hard right now, but I'm going to fine tune difficulty when I have all the levels laid out.
#MadeWithDefold
#MadeWithDefold
January 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Back again at personal #GameDev for #GetKeyOpenDoor, my short #PixelArt platformer. This is the introductory level for Gargoyles. It's probably too hard right now, but I'm going to fine tune difficulty when I have all the levels laid out.
#MadeWithDefold
#MadeWithDefold
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Okay I think this is probably the final iteration looks-wise, at least for the basic procedural animations
January 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Okay I think this is probably the final iteration looks-wise, at least for the basic procedural animations
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I made simple shadows on top of my deferred shading - no filters, blur, and pretty visible peter panning, but it works! 😎
Shadow mapping is done using Defold Camera component to "see" the world from the perspective of the sun light ☀️
Details:
forum.defold.com/t/deframe-de...
#gamedev #indiedev
Shadow mapping is done using Defold Camera component to "see" the world from the perspective of the sun light ☀️
Details:
forum.defold.com/t/deframe-de...
#gamedev #indiedev
January 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I made simple shadows on top of my deferred shading - no filters, blur, and pretty visible peter panning, but it works! 😎
Shadow mapping is done using Defold Camera component to "see" the world from the perspective of the sun light ☀️
Details:
forum.defold.com/t/deframe-de...
#gamedev #indiedev
Shadow mapping is done using Defold Camera component to "see" the world from the perspective of the sun light ☀️
Details:
forum.defold.com/t/deframe-de...
#gamedev #indiedev
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A quick step-by-step on a pixel art slime.
January 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
A quick step-by-step on a pixel art slime.
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I have 2 weeks off work for the holidays – something basically every white collar and union worker used to get but as negotiating power eroded has become a rare extravagance
Honestly? I can see why... I've gone 4 days without a deadline and all I've done is cook, make art, and think about socialism
Honestly? I can see why... I've gone 4 days without a deadline and all I've done is cook, make art, and think about socialism
December 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I have 2 weeks off work for the holidays – something basically every white collar and union worker used to get but as negotiating power eroded has become a rare extravagance
Honestly? I can see why... I've gone 4 days without a deadline and all I've done is cook, make art, and think about socialism
Honestly? I can see why... I've gone 4 days without a deadline and all I've done is cook, make art, and think about socialism
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Do you want to make an editor built in Defold?
Example by d954mas on how to use Imgui to add a gizmo!
forum.defold.com/t/imgui-gizm...
#MadeWithDefold #indiedev #gamedev
Example by d954mas on how to use Imgui to add a gizmo!
forum.defold.com/t/imgui-gizm...
#MadeWithDefold #indiedev #gamedev
December 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Do you want to make an editor built in Defold?
Example by d954mas on how to use Imgui to add a gizmo!
forum.defold.com/t/imgui-gizm...
#MadeWithDefold #indiedev #gamedev
Example by d954mas on how to use Imgui to add a gizmo!
forum.defold.com/t/imgui-gizm...
#MadeWithDefold #indiedev #gamedev
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I just learned something that I want to share;
1. Create an invisible box with an outer shadow
2. Create an invisible box with an inner shadow
3. Place randomly...
TA-DA. Free depth in your texture!
1. Create an invisible box with an outer shadow
2. Create an invisible box with an inner shadow
3. Place randomly...
TA-DA. Free depth in your texture!
December 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I just learned something that I want to share;
1. Create an invisible box with an outer shadow
2. Create an invisible box with an inner shadow
3. Place randomly...
TA-DA. Free depth in your texture!
1. Create an invisible box with an outer shadow
2. Create an invisible box with an inner shadow
3. Place randomly...
TA-DA. Free depth in your texture!
I feel this whole thread so much, I could have written it myself.
Oh, and me and a friend built a SID emulator in uni, but I don't remember the tool right now.
Oh, and me and a friend built a SID emulator in uni, but I don't remember the tool right now.
I spent an hour this afternoon reading an AI prompt engineering subreddit out of morbid curiosity. It sure does feel like a lot of people trying to find meaning in randomness, instead of doing the clearly easier thing and writing an email themselves.
December 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I feel this whole thread so much, I could have written it myself.
Oh, and me and a friend built a SID emulator in uni, but I don't remember the tool right now.
Oh, and me and a friend built a SID emulator in uni, but I don't remember the tool right now.
Good news: starting to feel a bit like going back to work on my personal gamedev projects.
December 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Good news: starting to feel a bit like going back to work on my personal gamedev projects.
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10S FOREVER is 75% off on steam during the winter sale. thats 2 dollars. please buy and leave a nice review if you like it so i dont look like a giant goofball (which i am)
store.steampowered.com/app/3257310/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3257310/...
December 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
10S FOREVER is 75% off on steam during the winter sale. thats 2 dollars. please buy and leave a nice review if you like it so i dont look like a giant goofball (which i am)
store.steampowered.com/app/3257310/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3257310/...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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OUT NOW: Dungeon Puzzle Sweeper!
The perfect game to play at the airport or under the dinner table this holiday season 🎄 It auto-saves, has online leaderboards, and it's optimized for mobile!
Free on itch! britown.itch.io/sweeper
Please repost and tell your friends!
#gamedev #indiegame #itch
The perfect game to play at the airport or under the dinner table this holiday season 🎄 It auto-saves, has online leaderboards, and it's optimized for mobile!
Free on itch! britown.itch.io/sweeper
Please repost and tell your friends!
#gamedev #indiegame #itch
December 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
OUT NOW: Dungeon Puzzle Sweeper!
The perfect game to play at the airport or under the dinner table this holiday season 🎄 It auto-saves, has online leaderboards, and it's optimized for mobile!
Free on itch! britown.itch.io/sweeper
Please repost and tell your friends!
#gamedev #indiegame #itch
The perfect game to play at the airport or under the dinner table this holiday season 🎄 It auto-saves, has online leaderboards, and it's optimized for mobile!
Free on itch! britown.itch.io/sweeper
Please repost and tell your friends!
#gamedev #indiegame #itch
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Crap, we had an unexpected expense and now we're out of money with over week to go till payday. I would like to eat food..
Does anyone want to #commission a starving artist and #gamedev? I can do #pixelart and #indiedev resources!
Shares would be much appreciated 💕
Does anyone want to #commission a starving artist and #gamedev? I can do #pixelart and #indiedev resources!
Shares would be much appreciated 💕
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Crap, we had an unexpected expense and now we're out of money with over week to go till payday. I would like to eat food..
Does anyone want to #commission a starving artist and #gamedev? I can do #pixelart and #indiedev resources!
Shares would be much appreciated 💕
Does anyone want to #commission a starving artist and #gamedev? I can do #pixelart and #indiedev resources!
Shares would be much appreciated 💕
A bit in a rough patch lately, and I prefer silence (and some boosts) over random rants and negativity. I hope ti be back posting something gamedev related soon.
December 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A bit in a rough patch lately, and I prefer silence (and some boosts) over random rants and negativity. I hope ti be back posting something gamedev related soon.
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Twists are a pretty interesting subject to me.
Overall, my stance would be that while twists by themselves are cool, at their core, they should be about reframing the story.
Something about the world, a character or the very narrative was concealed, but what exactly does this new knowledge mean?
Overall, my stance would be that while twists by themselves are cool, at their core, they should be about reframing the story.
Something about the world, a character or the very narrative was concealed, but what exactly does this new knowledge mean?
Viewers/readers/players anticipating your plot twists in advance is GOOD ACTUALLY.
YOU DID A GOOD JOB WHY WOULD YOU RUIN IT. YOUR JOB ISN'T TO OUTSMART YOUR AUDIENCE. UNGUESSABLE PLOT TWISTS ARE BAD TWISTS.
sorry for the yelling but holy shit
YOU DID A GOOD JOB WHY WOULD YOU RUIN IT. YOUR JOB ISN'T TO OUTSMART YOUR AUDIENCE. UNGUESSABLE PLOT TWISTS ARE BAD TWISTS.
sorry for the yelling but holy shit
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Twists are a pretty interesting subject to me.
Overall, my stance would be that while twists by themselves are cool, at their core, they should be about reframing the story.
Something about the world, a character or the very narrative was concealed, but what exactly does this new knowledge mean?
Overall, my stance would be that while twists by themselves are cool, at their core, they should be about reframing the story.
Something about the world, a character or the very narrative was concealed, but what exactly does this new knowledge mean?
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When NOKOMA will be out on Steam, all the versions will have the full and some content:
- Puzzle mode with 150+ levels
- Arcade mode
- Daily Puzzles
- Daily / weekly missions
Can't wait to reach that milestone! 😍
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #ios #android #steam #puzzlegame #cozygame
- Puzzle mode with 150+ levels
- Arcade mode
- Daily Puzzles
- Daily / weekly missions
Can't wait to reach that milestone! 😍
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #ios #android #steam #puzzlegame #cozygame
December 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
When NOKOMA will be out on Steam, all the versions will have the full and some content:
- Puzzle mode with 150+ levels
- Arcade mode
- Daily Puzzles
- Daily / weekly missions
Can't wait to reach that milestone! 😍
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #ios #android #steam #puzzlegame #cozygame
- Puzzle mode with 150+ levels
- Arcade mode
- Daily Puzzles
- Daily / weekly missions
Can't wait to reach that milestone! 😍
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #ios #android #steam #puzzlegame #cozygame
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Really proud to announce that I have partnered with Pimoroni to bring A LOT of my font designs to Badgeware!!
Can't wait to see them live 🦝💛
Can't wait to see them live 🦝💛
🚨 NEW PRODUCT KLAXON 🚨
Introducing Badgeware - the next generation of wearable, hackable badges from your friends in Sheffield-on-sea. Now with tough colourful exteriors, built in batteries, and much, much more...
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badgewa.re
Introducing Badgeware - the next generation of wearable, hackable badges from your friends in Sheffield-on-sea. Now with tough colourful exteriors, built in batteries, and much, much more...
<3
badgewa.re
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Really proud to announce that I have partnered with Pimoroni to bring A LOT of my font designs to Badgeware!!
Can't wait to see them live 🦝💛
Can't wait to see them live 🦝💛
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Here's some cute bounding box functions for 2D shapes. A longer list here: iquilezles.org/articles/bbo...
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Here's some cute bounding box functions for 2D shapes. A longer list here: iquilezles.org/articles/bbo...
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Hey y'all, I'm looking for my next role!
- 💻 Staff/principal Software Engineer or DevRel
- 🧰 Mostly focused on JavaScript tech stacks
- 👨🏻💼 I'm also open to moving into management
- 🎮 Bonus points if it's #GameDev or adjacent
If you know of something, my DMs are open. ❤️
- 💻 Staff/principal Software Engineer or DevRel
- 🧰 Mostly focused on JavaScript tech stacks
- 👨🏻💼 I'm also open to moving into management
- 🎮 Bonus points if it's #GameDev or adjacent
If you know of something, my DMs are open. ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hey y'all, I'm looking for my next role!
- 💻 Staff/principal Software Engineer or DevRel
- 🧰 Mostly focused on JavaScript tech stacks
- 👨🏻💼 I'm also open to moving into management
- 🎮 Bonus points if it's #GameDev or adjacent
If you know of something, my DMs are open. ❤️
- 💻 Staff/principal Software Engineer or DevRel
- 🧰 Mostly focused on JavaScript tech stacks
- 👨🏻💼 I'm also open to moving into management
- 🎮 Bonus points if it's #GameDev or adjacent
If you know of something, my DMs are open. ❤️
Unpopular (?) opinion: I kinda like the new bluesky icon.
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Unpopular (?) opinion: I kinda like the new bluesky icon.
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making games is great because you can make a source file called "caves" and it's all algorithms for generating caves.
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
making games is great because you can make a source file called "caves" and it's all algorithms for generating caves.