ThinMatrix
@thinmatrix.bsky.social
Indie game dev and Youtuber. Developer of 'Equilinox', now working on 'Homegrown'.
Check out my Youtube channel for devlogs: http://youtube.com/user/ThinMatrix
Check out my Youtube channel for devlogs: http://youtube.com/user/ThinMatrix
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ThinMatrix
@thinmatrix.bsky.social
· Apr 4
A bit more Equilinox news - it's currently being featured in the games category at the Athens Digital Arts Festival (April 3rd - 7th): 2025.adaf.gr/artworks-cat...
I made a short showcase video for the event, so I thought I'd share it here as well.
#indiegame #natureinspired #ADAF2025
I made a short showcase video for the event, so I thought I'd share it here as well.
#indiegame #natureinspired #ADAF2025
New devlog video, showing how I've been implementing the beekeeping feature in HomeGrown over the last month: youtu.be/_oZzIscVyDc
#gamedev #devlog
#gamedev #devlog
Implementing Beekeeping in my Farming Game!
YouTube video by ThinMatrix
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October 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
New devlog video, showing how I've been implementing the beekeeping feature in HomeGrown over the last month: youtu.be/_oZzIscVyDc
#gamedev #devlog
#gamedev #devlog
Almost finished the bee update! I spent quite a while working on their movement code so that they can land on flowers and go in and out of the hive. Just got to implement a stinging mechanic and then I'll be done. #gamedev
October 3, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Almost finished the bee update! I spent quite a while working on their movement code so that they can land on flowers and go in and out of the hive. Just got to implement a stinging mechanic and then I'll be done. #gamedev
The bee update is coming along nicely! Already got some basic honey production, harvesting, and simple bee behaviours implemented. It's like being back working on Equilinox! #gamedev
September 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The bee update is coming along nicely! Already got some basic honey production, harvesting, and simple bee behaviours implemented. It's like being back working on Equilinox! #gamedev
I've been finally getting back to game dev this week after three weeks of video editing for the Gamescom devlogs, and I've treated myself to a fun new feature to work on: bees and honey production!
#gamedev
#gamedev
September 18, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I've been finally getting back to game dev this week after three weeks of video editing for the Gamescom devlogs, and I've treated myself to a fun new feature to work on: bees and honey production!
#gamedev
#gamedev
Finally finished editing the video about my experience at Gamescom last month, where I was exhibiting HomeGrown!
You can watch it here: youtu.be/QV0D5bI9l7c
#gamescom #indiegame
You can watch it here: youtu.be/QV0D5bI9l7c
#gamescom #indiegame
Exhibiting my Game at Gamescom for the First Time!
YouTube video by ThinMatrix
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Finally finished editing the video about my experience at Gamescom last month, where I was exhibiting HomeGrown!
You can watch it here: youtu.be/QV0D5bI9l7c
#gamescom #indiegame
You can watch it here: youtu.be/QV0D5bI9l7c
#gamescom #indiegame
Here's the first of two videos about my Gamescom experience last month! This one covers the final 3 weeks of preparations leading up to Gamescom, and the next one (coming in a few days) will show what happened at the event itself!
youtu.be/TM0u77Wsz1M
#gamedev #gamescom
youtu.be/TM0u77Wsz1M
#gamedev #gamescom
HomeGrown at Gamescom Part 1 - The Final Preparations
YouTube video by ThinMatrix
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Here's the first of two videos about my Gamescom experience last month! This one covers the final 3 weeks of preparations leading up to Gamescom, and the next one (coming in a few days) will show what happened at the event itself!
youtu.be/TM0u77Wsz1M
#gamedev #gamescom
youtu.be/TM0u77Wsz1M
#gamedev #gamescom
Gamescom last week was absolutely incredible - completely overwhelming and exhausting but I'm so glad I went. It was lovely meeting so many of you! Big thank you to @gamecityhamburg.bsky.social for their support, and a huge thank you to my partner and friends for helping out at the booth! #gamescom
August 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Gamescom last week was absolutely incredible - completely overwhelming and exhausting but I'm so glad I went. It was lovely meeting so many of you! Big thank you to @gamecityhamburg.bsky.social for their support, and a huge thank you to my partner and friends for helping out at the booth! #gamescom
Off to Gamescom tomorrow! Been preparing loads of decoration for the booth and stuff to give away over the last weeks. Also, a friend very kindly printed some 3D models from the game - and they turned out great!
I'll be in the Indie Arena Booth area, hall 10.2. Hope to see some of you there!
I'll be in the Indie Arena Booth area, hall 10.2. Hope to see some of you there!
August 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Off to Gamescom tomorrow! Been preparing loads of decoration for the booth and stuff to give away over the last weeks. Also, a friend very kindly printed some 3D models from the game - and they turned out great!
I'll be in the Indie Arena Booth area, hall 10.2. Hope to see some of you there!
I'll be in the Indie Arena Booth area, hall 10.2. Hope to see some of you there!
One final little feature before Gamescom - edible cookie buffs! You can get these rare items as rewards, and each cookie type has a different effect associated with it. You eat the cookie to activate it, and then have a limited time to make use of the boost. #gamedev #indiegame
August 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
One final little feature before Gamescom - edible cookie buffs! You can get these rare items as rewards, and each cookie type has a different effect associated with it. You eat the cookie to activate it, and then have a limited time to make use of the boost. #gamedev #indiegame
It's somewhat overdue, but I finally got round to implementing a tool that allows you to remove and pick up objects from your farm so that you can place them elsewhere. #gamedev
August 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It's somewhat overdue, but I finally got round to implementing a tool that allows you to remove and pick up objects from your farm so that you can place them elsewhere. #gamedev
Been working on some final features before Gamescom, like this maple syrup update! You can grow maple trees, extract the sap, and bottle up the syrup.
I also plan on adding an extra evaporation stage to the process, but that will have to wait till after Gamescom now.
#gamedev #farminggame
I also plan on adding an extra evaporation stage to the process, but that will have to wait till after Gamescom now.
#gamedev #farminggame
August 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Been working on some final features before Gamescom, like this maple syrup update! You can grow maple trees, extract the sap, and bottle up the syrup.
I also plan on adding an extra evaporation stage to the process, but that will have to wait till after Gamescom now.
#gamedev #farminggame
I also plan on adding an extra evaporation stage to the process, but that will have to wait till after Gamescom now.
#gamedev #farminggame
I'm excited to announce that I'm going to be exhibiting HomeGrown at Gamescom in Cologne this year! I'll be in the indie arena booth area, so if you're going to Gamescom then do come and say hello, and give HomeGrown a try! #Gamescom #IndieArenaBooth
July 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I'm excited to announce that I'm going to be exhibiting HomeGrown at Gamescom in Cologne this year! I'll be in the indie arena booth area, so if you're going to Gamescom then do come and say hello, and give HomeGrown a try! #Gamescom #IndieArenaBooth
Working on some new effects for when you harvest your crops, so that the items now fly from the plants into your inventory instead of just appearing there. #gamedev
June 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Working on some new effects for when you harvest your crops, so that the items now fly from the plants into your inventory instead of just appearing there. #gamedev
New devlog video!
youtu.be/iZwM4WA2eo4
youtu.be/iZwM4WA2eo4
One Week of Full-Time Indie Game Development
YouTube video by ThinMatrix
youtu.be
May 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
New devlog video!
youtu.be/iZwM4WA2eo4
youtu.be/iZwM4WA2eo4
Almost finished work on on the automation update!
The auto-harvesters harvest the vegetables and store them in a container for you to collect. The auto-planters take seeds from their container and plant them. #gamedev
The auto-harvesters harvest the vegetables and store them in a container for you to collect. The auto-planters take seeds from their container and plant them. #gamedev
April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Almost finished work on on the automation update!
The auto-harvesters harvest the vegetables and store them in a container for you to collect. The auto-planters take seeds from their container and plant them. #gamedev
The auto-harvesters harvest the vegetables and store them in a container for you to collect. The auto-planters take seeds from their container and plant them. #gamedev
Part 1 of the automation devlog is out now, showing how I implemented the sprinklers: youtu.be/yElUctgSySE
Part 2, which is all about the harvesting and planting machines, will be out in a week's time.
#gamedev #devlog
Part 2, which is all about the harvesting and planting machines, will be out in a week's time.
#gamedev #devlog
Automation Devlog Part 1 - Sprinklers!
YouTube video by ThinMatrix
youtu.be
April 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Part 1 of the automation devlog is out now, showing how I implemented the sprinklers: youtu.be/yElUctgSySE
Part 2, which is all about the harvesting and planting machines, will be out in a week's time.
#gamedev #devlog
Part 2, which is all about the harvesting and planting machines, will be out in a week's time.
#gamedev #devlog
A bit more Equilinox news - it's currently being featured in the games category at the Athens Digital Arts Festival (April 3rd - 7th): 2025.adaf.gr/artworks-cat...
I made a short showcase video for the event, so I thought I'd share it here as well.
#indiegame #natureinspired #ADAF2025
I made a short showcase video for the event, so I thought I'd share it here as well.
#indiegame #natureinspired #ADAF2025
April 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A bit more Equilinox news - it's currently being featured in the games category at the Athens Digital Arts Festival (April 3rd - 7th): 2025.adaf.gr/artworks-cat...
I made a short showcase video for the event, so I thought I'd share it here as well.
#indiegame #natureinspired #ADAF2025
I made a short showcase video for the event, so I thought I'd share it here as well.
#indiegame #natureinspired #ADAF2025
The Earth Appreciation Festival is currently live on Steam, and runs until April 8th!
Equilinox is 50% off for the duration of the event, and there are loads of other awesome indie games on sale as well.
Check out the event here:
store.steampowered.com/sale/EarthAp...
#EarthAppreciationFestival
Equilinox is 50% off for the duration of the event, and there are loads of other awesome indie games on sale as well.
Check out the event here:
store.steampowered.com/sale/EarthAp...
#EarthAppreciationFestival
April 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Earth Appreciation Festival is currently live on Steam, and runs until April 8th!
Equilinox is 50% off for the duration of the event, and there are loads of other awesome indie games on sale as well.
Check out the event here:
store.steampowered.com/sale/EarthAp...
#EarthAppreciationFestival
Equilinox is 50% off for the duration of the event, and there are loads of other awesome indie games on sale as well.
Check out the event here:
store.steampowered.com/sale/EarthAp...
#EarthAppreciationFestival
Continuing my work on automation this week with these auto-harvesters. Still a work-in-progress and they don't actually harvest yet, but they're coming along nicely! #gamedev
April 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Continuing my work on automation this week with these auto-harvesters. Still a work-in-progress and they don't actually harvest yet, but they're coming along nicely! #gamedev
Moving back to farming gameplay features this week, and I'm starting off with an exciting one - automation! There are going to be a few simple machines that will take some of the farming work off your hands.
First up, sprinklers!
#gamedev
First up, sprinklers!
#gamedev
March 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Moving back to farming gameplay features this week, and I'm starting off with an exciting one - automation! There are going to be a few simple machines that will take some of the farming work off your hands.
First up, sprinklers!
#gamedev
First up, sprinklers!
#gamedev
New #devlog video: youtu.be/WbP8hM8J9L4
It's all about the final gameplay feature for the town! Back to working on farming gameplay next week.
#gamedev
It's all about the final gameplay feature for the town! Back to working on farming gameplay next week.
#gamedev
Homegrown Devlog - Finishing the Town Area!
YouTube video by ThinMatrix
youtu.be
March 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
New #devlog video: youtu.be/WbP8hM8J9L4
It's all about the final gameplay feature for the town! Back to working on farming gameplay next week.
#gamedev
It's all about the final gameplay feature for the town! Back to working on farming gameplay next week.
#gamedev
Almost finished the new marketing update for the farmers' market, which allows you to add marketing boosts to your market stall! There are various types of marketing you can choose from, each affecting your sales different ways. #gamedev
February 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Almost finished the new marketing update for the farmers' market, which allows you to add marketing boosts to your market stall! There are various types of marketing you can choose from, each affecting your sales different ways. #gamedev
The 8-bit breadboard computer I've been working on over the last few months is almost complete! Here it is running a program that calculates the Fibonacci numbers.
Based on Ben Eater's fantastic Youtube tutorials.
Based on Ben Eater's fantastic Youtube tutorials.
February 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The 8-bit breadboard computer I've been working on over the last few months is almost complete! Here it is running a program that calculates the Fibonacci numbers.
Based on Ben Eater's fantastic Youtube tutorials.
Based on Ben Eater's fantastic Youtube tutorials.
It's devlog video time!
youtu.be/kq6HdJzpzCU
This devlog shows the process I went through to implement the new shop features and UI. #devlog #gamedev
youtu.be/kq6HdJzpzCU
This devlog shows the process I went through to implement the new shop features and UI. #devlog #gamedev
Programming Better Shops for my Farming Game
YouTube video by ThinMatrix
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It's devlog video time!
youtu.be/kq6HdJzpzCU
This devlog shows the process I went through to implement the new shop features and UI. #devlog #gamedev
youtu.be/kq6HdJzpzCU
This devlog shows the process I went through to implement the new shop features and UI. #devlog #gamedev