Gianni Mancini
@vitagiocata.bsky.social
👨👩👧👦 Full time father of two
🍷Innkeeper by night
🕹️Every now and then I write about indie games on Outcast.it and Ludicamag.com
🍷Innkeeper by night
🕹️Every now and then I write about indie games on Outcast.it and Ludicamag.com
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Gianni Mancini
@vitagiocata.bsky.social
· Nov 24
10 #IndieGame to get to know me 🎮
🖥️The Stanley Parable
👭1000xRESIST
🏰 Felvidek
🚢 Return of the Obra Dinn
🦞The Wreck
🛢️Norco
🪩Betrayal at Club Low
🌜To the Moon
⛰️Celeste
⚰️What Remains of Edith Finch
🖥️The Stanley Parable
👭1000xRESIST
🏰 Felvidek
🚢 Return of the Obra Dinn
🦞The Wreck
🛢️Norco
🪩Betrayal at Club Low
🌜To the Moon
⛰️Celeste
⚰️What Remains of Edith Finch
I've only played the first chapter but now I need to make room in my GOTY list.
@rd.7thbe.at
@rd.7thbe.at
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I've only played the first chapter but now I need to make room in my GOTY list.
@rd.7thbe.at
@rd.7thbe.at
👇
Rhythm Doctor 1.0 is out NOW on Steam!
🎵 Act 6 and the finale of Story Mode has been added
🎵 5-3N added to Physiotherapy Ward
🎵 The game is now available in French!
🎵 English Audio Descriptions now available for Story Mode!
Have fun!
store.steampowered.com/app/774181/R...
🎵 Act 6 and the finale of Story Mode has been added
🎵 5-3N added to Physiotherapy Ward
🎵 The game is now available in French!
🎵 English Audio Descriptions now available for Story Mode!
Have fun!
store.steampowered.com/app/774181/R...
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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👇
Angeline Era is OUT NOW!!!
🔍Every level hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼… and a soul-shattering story!
GET IT HERE!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
🔍Every level hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼… and a soul-shattering story!
GET IT HERE!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
👇
Reposted by Gianni Mancini
Viewfinder si basa su un'idea geniale e la esplora a fondo, ma racconta una storia che ha davvero poco a che fare con il gameplay. Di @giscoli.bsky.social.
Cosa avrebbe potuto raccontare Viewfinder
I videogiochi non hanno bisogno di storie.
www.ludicamag.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Viewfinder si basa su un'idea geniale e la esplora a fondo, ma racconta una storia che ha davvero poco a che fare con il gameplay. Di @giscoli.bsky.social.
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We’re very excited to announce Thinky Dailies! 🎉 Follow our thinky friend on an adventure through handcrafted daily puzzles!
thinkygames.com/dail...
thinkygames.com/dail...
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We’re very excited to announce Thinky Dailies! 🎉 Follow our thinky friend on an adventure through handcrafted daily puzzles!
thinkygames.com/dail...
thinkygames.com/dail...
I can feel some KR0 vibes here 👇
midnight-peppermint.com
midnight-peppermint.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I can feel some KR0 vibes here 👇
midnight-peppermint.com
midnight-peppermint.com
The elegance of Simogo Legacy collection's menu on Switch 2
@simogo.com
@simogo.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The elegance of Simogo Legacy collection's menu on Switch 2
@simogo.com
@simogo.com
Last night I played Horses in one sitting. I finished it at midnight and then went to sleep. It's the best video game to pair with this essay.
@santaragione.com
(I had to buy it on Gog cause I had technical problem with itch io)
@santaragione.com
(I had to buy it on Gog cause I had technical problem with itch io)
December 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Last night I played Horses in one sitting. I finished it at midnight and then went to sleep. It's the best video game to pair with this essay.
@santaragione.com
(I had to buy it on Gog cause I had technical problem with itch io)
@santaragione.com
(I had to buy it on Gog cause I had technical problem with itch io)
I'll buy my copy on itch.io in 6 hour.
But you can get it anywhere else (except on Steam)
@santaragione.com
But you can get it anywhere else (except on Steam)
@santaragione.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I'll buy my copy on itch.io in 6 hour.
But you can get it anywhere else (except on Steam)
@santaragione.com
But you can get it anywhere else (except on Steam)
@santaragione.com
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gamedev feels so dumb and pointless sometimes just clicking on the computer all day and then a stranger sends you a beautiful, radical 18k word essay and says the game inspired them to write again and it's so much joy it almost hurts
www.patreon.com/posts/144611...
www.patreon.com/posts/144611...
A Video Game About Techno-Fascism And Eugenics | Estelle Ellison
Get more from Estelle Ellison on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
gamedev feels so dumb and pointless sometimes just clicking on the computer all day and then a stranger sends you a beautiful, radical 18k word essay and says the game inspired them to write again and it's so much joy it almost hurts
www.patreon.com/posts/144611...
www.patreon.com/posts/144611...
The many Pieces of Mr. Coo is visually stunning
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The many Pieces of Mr. Coo is visually stunning
Reposted by Gianni Mancini
Our very own @rothiotome.bsky.social shares a look at how the main gameplay loop works in Wax Heads in our latest Dev Log!
We hope you enjoy! 😊
youtu.be/Lyq5LMJ6Bzs
We hope you enjoy! 😊
youtu.be/Lyq5LMJ6Bzs
Wax Heads - Dev Log #2: Your New Job At Repeater Records
YouTube video by Curve Games
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our very own @rothiotome.bsky.social shares a look at how the main gameplay loop works in Wax Heads in our latest Dev Log!
We hope you enjoy! 😊
youtu.be/Lyq5LMJ6Bzs
We hope you enjoy! 😊
youtu.be/Lyq5LMJ6Bzs
Amazing game.
LOK Digital is coming to Nintendo Switch on December 9th!
Learn a cryptic language of world-changing words and master their mind-bending effects. Embark on your charming puzzle-solving journey to help the LOK creatures thrive.
Play the demo and pre-order now:
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Learn a cryptic language of world-changing words and master their mind-bending effects. Embark on your charming puzzle-solving journey to help the LOK creatures thrive.
Play the demo and pre-order now:
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Amazing game.
Reposted by Gianni Mancini
🚨NEW DOC ALERT🕹️
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
YouTube video by /noclip
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨NEW DOC ALERT🕹️
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
Reposted by Gianni Mancini
Simogo Legacy Collection • Spotlight 5: DEVICE 6
Available Dec 2! Wishlist:
Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3817040/...
Nintendo Switch www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Nintendo Switch 2 www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Available Dec 2! Wishlist:
Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3817040/...
Nintendo Switch www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Nintendo Switch 2 www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Simogo Legacy Collection • Spotlight 5: DEVICE 6
Available Dec 2! Wishlist:
Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3817040/...
Nintendo Switch www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Nintendo Switch 2 www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Available Dec 2! Wishlist:
Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3817040/...
Nintendo Switch www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Nintendo Switch 2 www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Ready for a ride 🐴
(even if not on Steam 🚫)
(even if not on Steam 🚫)
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Ready for a ride 🐴
(even if not on Steam 🚫)
(even if not on Steam 🚫)
These are the games that I loved this year so far. I am a person of simple tastes.
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
These are the games that I loved this year so far. I am a person of simple tastes.
A new achievement suggestion:
Playing The Berlin Apartment drinking a craft beer called Ost Berlin
@bildundtonfabrik.bsky.social
@ninfadp.bsky.social
Playing The Berlin Apartment drinking a craft beer called Ost Berlin
@bildundtonfabrik.bsky.social
@ninfadp.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
A new achievement suggestion:
Playing The Berlin Apartment drinking a craft beer called Ost Berlin
@bildundtonfabrik.bsky.social
@ninfadp.bsky.social
Playing The Berlin Apartment drinking a craft beer called Ost Berlin
@bildundtonfabrik.bsky.social
@ninfadp.bsky.social
Wednesdays it's free 👇
Accidenti!
Accidenti!
Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Wednesdays it's free 👇
Accidenti!
Accidenti!
👇
FRIENDS! 💛
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
👇
Reposted by Gianni Mancini
azhdarchid.com/against-metr...
I really do hate the term 'metroidbrania'. I think so do many of you. Let's nip it in the bud before it becomes something people are financially invested in.
I really do hate the term 'metroidbrania'. I think so do many of you. Let's nip it in the bud before it becomes something people are financially invested in.
Against 'Metroidbrania': a Landscape of Knowledge Games
What are knowledge games? How do we relate them to each other? What sub-genres exist – and which ones might be implied?
azhdarchid.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
azhdarchid.com/against-metr...
I really do hate the term 'metroidbrania'. I think so do many of you. Let's nip it in the bud before it becomes something people are financially invested in.
I really do hate the term 'metroidbrania'. I think so do many of you. Let's nip it in the bud before it becomes something people are financially invested in.
Just finished Motion Rec.
If you love puzzle game that explore a single mechanic in deep way (like the great Öoo by @namataka.bsky.social) then you will adore this little robot!
Another little masterpiece from Japan
@playismen.bsky.social
If you love puzzle game that explore a single mechanic in deep way (like the great Öoo by @namataka.bsky.social) then you will adore this little robot!
Another little masterpiece from Japan
@playismen.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Just finished Motion Rec.
If you love puzzle game that explore a single mechanic in deep way (like the great Öoo by @namataka.bsky.social) then you will adore this little robot!
Another little masterpiece from Japan
@playismen.bsky.social
If you love puzzle game that explore a single mechanic in deep way (like the great Öoo by @namataka.bsky.social) then you will adore this little robot!
Another little masterpiece from Japan
@playismen.bsky.social
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TRICK OR TREAT! 👻
We're giving away a little 'Boo Box' bundle... Steam keys for Blue Prince, The Séance of Blake Manor, Post Trauma and Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer!
How to enter:
🎃Repost!
🎃Reply with 'TREAT'!
Giveaway ends on the 3rd of November at 1PM GMT. Make sure DM's are open! Happy Halloween!☠️
We're giving away a little 'Boo Box' bundle... Steam keys for Blue Prince, The Séance of Blake Manor, Post Trauma and Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer!
How to enter:
🎃Repost!
🎃Reply with 'TREAT'!
Giveaway ends on the 3rd of November at 1PM GMT. Make sure DM's are open! Happy Halloween!☠️
October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
TRICK OR TREAT! 👻
We're giving away a little 'Boo Box' bundle... Steam keys for Blue Prince, The Séance of Blake Manor, Post Trauma and Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer!
How to enter:
🎃Repost!
🎃Reply with 'TREAT'!
Giveaway ends on the 3rd of November at 1PM GMT. Make sure DM's are open! Happy Halloween!☠️
We're giving away a little 'Boo Box' bundle... Steam keys for Blue Prince, The Séance of Blake Manor, Post Trauma and Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer!
How to enter:
🎃Repost!
🎃Reply with 'TREAT'!
Giveaway ends on the 3rd of November at 1PM GMT. Make sure DM's are open! Happy Halloween!☠️
Reposted by Gianni Mancini
The wait is over. The Séance of Blake Manor is OUT NOW!
Begin your investigations into the disappearance of Evelyn Deane. The fate of everyone may just depend on you.
store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
Begin your investigations into the disappearance of Evelyn Deane. The fate of everyone may just depend on you.
store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The wait is over. The Séance of Blake Manor is OUT NOW!
Begin your investigations into the disappearance of Evelyn Deane. The fate of everyone may just depend on you.
store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
Begin your investigations into the disappearance of Evelyn Deane. The fate of everyone may just depend on you.
store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/...
Spooky Express and homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (so unusual in Italy) is the perfect combo. Anyway the game is so good and runs well on Steam Deck.
@draknek.bsky.social
@draknek.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Spooky Express and homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (so unusual in Italy) is the perfect combo. Anyway the game is so good and runs well on Steam Deck.
@draknek.bsky.social
@draknek.bsky.social