Romain Macré
@romainmacre.bsky.social
🇫🇷 Works at Nitrome, lead Programmer on Shovel Knight Dig.
I'll talk about game development and my side projects, notably space shooter Alexus 2040 (mobile). Currently working on deluxe version for Steam.
https://fairlyavailable.com/
I'll talk about game development and my side projects, notably space shooter Alexus 2040 (mobile). Currently working on deluxe version for Steam.
https://fairlyavailable.com/
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Romain Macré
@romainmacre.bsky.social
· Jun 29
Alexus 2040 is a 'hard retro' space shooter for mobile.
- Randomised progression
- Original power-ups to stack
- Bosses
- Paint your own spaceships
App Store: apple.co/4fLrHHw
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #AppStore #arcade #pixelart
- Randomised progression
- Original power-ups to stack
- Bosses
- Paint your own spaceships
App Store: apple.co/4fLrHHw
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #AppStore #arcade #pixelart
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Curtains The Clown by @grimclownjay.bsky.social has released!
You can get it for the price of a cup of coffee and it is more than worth it (and I LOVE coffee)
Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3766820/...
Itch
grimclownjay.itch.io/curtains-the...
#CurtainsTheClown #IndieGame #Recommendation
You can get it for the price of a cup of coffee and it is more than worth it (and I LOVE coffee)
Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3766820/...
Itch
grimclownjay.itch.io/curtains-the...
#CurtainsTheClown #IndieGame #Recommendation
Curtains The Clown on Steam
Meet Curtains. An exiled alien clown in search of a home. While passing through a distant galaxy, he was forced to land when his ship's fuel cells ran dry. Now stranded in a far away world, Curtains m...
store.steampowered.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Curtains The Clown by @grimclownjay.bsky.social has released!
You can get it for the price of a cup of coffee and it is more than worth it (and I LOVE coffee)
Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3766820/...
Itch
grimclownjay.itch.io/curtains-the...
#CurtainsTheClown #IndieGame #Recommendation
You can get it for the price of a cup of coffee and it is more than worth it (and I LOVE coffee)
Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3766820/...
Itch
grimclownjay.itch.io/curtains-the...
#CurtainsTheClown #IndieGame #Recommendation
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Maybe we lost a bit of clarity, but the lighting and level of detail really make the atmosphere come alive, especially when it’s moving in the game.
#GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Godscale #IndieDev #GameDesign #Lighting #DevLog
#GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Godscale #IndieDev #GameDesign #Lighting #DevLog
October 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Maybe we lost a bit of clarity, but the lighting and level of detail really make the atmosphere come alive, especially when it’s moving in the game.
#GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Godscale #IndieDev #GameDesign #Lighting #DevLog
#GameDev #PixelArt #IndieGame #Godscale #IndieDev #GameDesign #Lighting #DevLog
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WIP:
after some months without any progress i made some more work on bionator. i'm finally in that point in the game i can create levels that are just evil.
also fixed lots of stuff in the game and gave the main jump physics some tweaks.
Created more enemy types and a new boss.
after some months without any progress i made some more work on bionator. i'm finally in that point in the game i can create levels that are just evil.
also fixed lots of stuff in the game and gave the main jump physics some tweaks.
Created more enemy types and a new boss.
November 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
WIP:
after some months without any progress i made some more work on bionator. i'm finally in that point in the game i can create levels that are just evil.
also fixed lots of stuff in the game and gave the main jump physics some tweaks.
Created more enemy types and a new boss.
after some months without any progress i made some more work on bionator. i'm finally in that point in the game i can create levels that are just evil.
also fixed lots of stuff in the game and gave the main jump physics some tweaks.
Created more enemy types and a new boss.
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I messed up. Launched page during autumn sale, missed Next Fest, got all assets wrong. But watching my tiny diver work melts all the stress away. Still love making it.
Finally steam page is live. Mind testing the wishlist button for me?🥺
#indiegamedev #gamedev #godot #cozygame
Finally steam page is live. Mind testing the wishlist button for me?🥺
#indiegamedev #gamedev #godot #cozygame
October 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I messed up. Launched page during autumn sale, missed Next Fest, got all assets wrong. But watching my tiny diver work melts all the stress away. Still love making it.
Finally steam page is live. Mind testing the wishlist button for me?🥺
#indiegamedev #gamedev #godot #cozygame
Finally steam page is live. Mind testing the wishlist button for me?🥺
#indiegamedev #gamedev #godot #cozygame
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Tales of Lost Ages Vol. 1 is 50% off this week on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2857070/...
Explore ancient ruins and dank caves in this anthology of short fantasy action-adventure games!
store.steampowered.com/app/2857070/...
Explore ancient ruins and dank caves in this anthology of short fantasy action-adventure games!
October 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Tales of Lost Ages Vol. 1 is 50% off this week on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2857070/...
Explore ancient ruins and dank caves in this anthology of short fantasy action-adventure games!
store.steampowered.com/app/2857070/...
Explore ancient ruins and dank caves in this anthology of short fantasy action-adventure games!
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End of the level #GravityStorm
The game is out on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3482870/...
Tags: #indiegame / #gamedev / #gamemaker / #platformer
The game is out on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3482870/...
Tags: #indiegame / #gamedev / #gamemaker / #platformer
September 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
End of the level #GravityStorm
The game is out on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3482870/...
Tags: #indiegame / #gamedev / #gamemaker / #platformer
The game is out on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3482870/...
Tags: #indiegame / #gamedev / #gamemaker / #platformer
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It may be hard to get the sense of scale when you can zoom out and see the whole map, so once in a while I pretend that I'm sailing on a boat! At a speed of 8m/s, it really shows how massive the world is. Here it takes 7 minutes to reach the shore.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
October 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It may be hard to get the sense of scale when you can zoom out and see the whole map, so once in a while I pretend that I'm sailing on a boat! At a speed of 8m/s, it really shows how massive the world is. Here it takes 7 minutes to reach the shore.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
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October 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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So I made the smallest game I could.
This is sapito, a tiny daily classic roguelike, with a new level every day. Super simple, but finished! My plan is to keep updating it over time.
joaosdev.itch.io/sapito
Pixel art by @datagoblin.bsky.social and the whole game is inspired by 1 of their mockups.
This is sapito, a tiny daily classic roguelike, with a new level every day. Super simple, but finished! My plan is to keep updating it over time.
joaosdev.itch.io/sapito
Pixel art by @datagoblin.bsky.social and the whole game is inspired by 1 of their mockups.
September 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
So I made the smallest game I could.
This is sapito, a tiny daily classic roguelike, with a new level every day. Super simple, but finished! My plan is to keep updating it over time.
joaosdev.itch.io/sapito
Pixel art by @datagoblin.bsky.social and the whole game is inspired by 1 of their mockups.
This is sapito, a tiny daily classic roguelike, with a new level every day. Super simple, but finished! My plan is to keep updating it over time.
joaosdev.itch.io/sapito
Pixel art by @datagoblin.bsky.social and the whole game is inspired by 1 of their mockups.
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It's strange that no one is talking or asking,why they didn't post a video of the new intro?
August 31, 2025 at 2:30 AM
It's strange that no one is talking or asking,why they didn't post a video of the new intro?
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Tonight I played through an #IndieGame called #GravityStorm by @jampleydev.bsky.social. This #ModernRetroGame uses a gravity switching mechanic that's pretty neat. I really enjoyed this one, and definitely recommend it. You can find it on @steampowered.com and @itch.io now! | twitch.tv/grescokit
September 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Tonight I played through an #IndieGame called #GravityStorm by @jampleydev.bsky.social. This #ModernRetroGame uses a gravity switching mechanic that's pretty neat. I really enjoyed this one, and definitely recommend it. You can find it on @steampowered.com and @itch.io now! | twitch.tv/grescokit
Being at your computer on the floor, working on something you like, sounds like a great idea.
But unfortunately there’s no position that works after 5 minutes.
Lying down on your stomach, or sitting cross legged… I would be great, but it can’t be done.
But unfortunately there’s no position that works after 5 minutes.
Lying down on your stomach, or sitting cross legged… I would be great, but it can’t be done.
September 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Being at your computer on the floor, working on something you like, sounds like a great idea.
But unfortunately there’s no position that works after 5 minutes.
Lying down on your stomach, or sitting cross legged… I would be great, but it can’t be done.
But unfortunately there’s no position that works after 5 minutes.
Lying down on your stomach, or sitting cross legged… I would be great, but it can’t be done.
Thank you. So I’m on TikTok in a way.
This was on TikTok, but I want @grimclownjay.bsky.social, @owlnewworlds.games, @romainmacre.bsky.social and @glitchedlizardgd.bsky.social to see what they're in! And the other 30 million Blueskyers, obviously
September 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thank you. So I’m on TikTok in a way.
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Spent some time today on a visual overhaul
* Tweaked the contrast, saturation etc.
* Added some bloom and motion blur (classic)
* Added a neat blur effect when the UI overlay appears when you pause/die/win etc.
Am I procrastinating? Maybe ...
#indiedev #gamedev #followfriday #indiegames
* Tweaked the contrast, saturation etc.
* Added some bloom and motion blur (classic)
* Added a neat blur effect when the UI overlay appears when you pause/die/win etc.
Am I procrastinating? Maybe ...
#indiedev #gamedev #followfriday #indiegames
September 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Spent some time today on a visual overhaul
* Tweaked the contrast, saturation etc.
* Added some bloom and motion blur (classic)
* Added a neat blur effect when the UI overlay appears when you pause/die/win etc.
Am I procrastinating? Maybe ...
#indiedev #gamedev #followfriday #indiegames
* Tweaked the contrast, saturation etc.
* Added some bloom and motion blur (classic)
* Added a neat blur effect when the UI overlay appears when you pause/die/win etc.
Am I procrastinating? Maybe ...
#indiedev #gamedev #followfriday #indiegames
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I still need 5 more reviews, Steam games need at least 10 to do well.
bsky.app/profile/jamp...
bsky.app/profile/jamp...
September 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I still need 5 more reviews, Steam games need at least 10 to do well.
bsky.app/profile/jamp...
bsky.app/profile/jamp...
The challenge in an action game isn't just about execution, doing the right sequence, timing.
That is important but the first factor is that you need to read the screen as fast as possible.
That is important but the first factor is that you need to read the screen as fast as possible.
September 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The challenge in an action game isn't just about execution, doing the right sequence, timing.
That is important but the first factor is that you need to read the screen as fast as possible.
That is important but the first factor is that you need to read the screen as fast as possible.
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Gravity Storm has just been released on Steam!
If you want a very cool action platform game with gravity switching in lots of surprising ways, lasers, bosses...
I highly recommend the game.
By the very talented @jampleydev.bsky.social
If you want a very cool action platform game with gravity switching in lots of surprising ways, lasers, bosses...
I highly recommend the game.
By the very talented @jampleydev.bsky.social
Gravity Storm - First Mission is FINALLY OUt!!!
Leave a Like, comment, repost, get the game, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!
Tags: #indiegame / #GravityStorm / #indiedev / #GameMaker / #platformer
Leave a Like, comment, repost, get the game, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!
Tags: #indiegame / #GravityStorm / #indiedev / #GameMaker / #platformer
September 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Gravity Storm has just been released on Steam!
If you want a very cool action platform game with gravity switching in lots of surprising ways, lasers, bosses...
I highly recommend the game.
By the very talented @jampleydev.bsky.social
If you want a very cool action platform game with gravity switching in lots of surprising ways, lasers, bosses...
I highly recommend the game.
By the very talented @jampleydev.bsky.social
When you don’t play regularly, you lose your skills. I failed on the second boss.
Alexus 2040 is available on iOS and Android.
Steam version with extra content coming some time in the future!
#shmup #indiegames #gamedev
Alexus 2040 is available on iOS and Android.
Steam version with extra content coming some time in the future!
#shmup #indiegames #gamedev
September 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
When you don’t play regularly, you lose your skills. I failed on the second boss.
Alexus 2040 is available on iOS and Android.
Steam version with extra content coming some time in the future!
#shmup #indiegames #gamedev
Alexus 2040 is available on iOS and Android.
Steam version with extra content coming some time in the future!
#shmup #indiegames #gamedev
I still think Obi-Wan should have finished Anakin Skywalker in the lava. Just in case.
September 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I still think Obi-Wan should have finished Anakin Skywalker in the lava. Just in case.
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Zyphatron's teleport sequence is now complete. On this project I'm looking to complete features as I do them, rather than improve the features with subsequent iterations. Might work, might not.
#zyphatron #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #playdate www.bitglint.co.uk
#zyphatron #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #playdate www.bitglint.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Zyphatron's teleport sequence is now complete. On this project I'm looking to complete features as I do them, rather than improve the features with subsequent iterations. Might work, might not.
#zyphatron #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #playdate www.bitglint.co.uk
#zyphatron #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #playdate www.bitglint.co.uk
Chess is very hard. But to me (at a low level), the one thing that makes the most difference is to train your brain to think a certain way, following a process, which isn't our natural way. Like a re-education.
August 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Chess is very hard. But to me (at a low level), the one thing that makes the most difference is to train your brain to think a certain way, following a process, which isn't our natural way. Like a re-education.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
There's something ironic about the fact that I make games for a living and it can take years, then my son has been trying Roblox studio and makes a game in 1 hour or less.
It's the contrast that makes your head spin.
I don't know if I should laugh or cry.
It's the contrast that makes your head spin.
I don't know if I should laugh or cry.
August 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
There's something ironic about the fact that I make games for a living and it can take years, then my son has been trying Roblox studio and makes a game in 1 hour or less.
It's the contrast that makes your head spin.
I don't know if I should laugh or cry.
It's the contrast that makes your head spin.
I don't know if I should laugh or cry.
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[NOKOMA 1.11.0 - Patch notes]
▪ You can now support the development of NOKOMA with in-app purchases
* Puzzle mode will be released at a later date
▪ Fixed a display issue on the leaderboard on the Game Over screen
▪ Fixed a display issue on the splashscreen
▪ You can now support the development of NOKOMA with in-app purchases
* Puzzle mode will be released at a later date
▪ Fixed a display issue on the leaderboard on the Game Over screen
▪ Fixed a display issue on the splashscreen
August 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
[NOKOMA 1.11.0 - Patch notes]
▪ You can now support the development of NOKOMA with in-app purchases
* Puzzle mode will be released at a later date
▪ Fixed a display issue on the leaderboard on the Game Over screen
▪ Fixed a display issue on the splashscreen
▪ You can now support the development of NOKOMA with in-app purchases
* Puzzle mode will be released at a later date
▪ Fixed a display issue on the leaderboard on the Game Over screen
▪ Fixed a display issue on the splashscreen