Birdworks
@birdworks.bsky.social
The solo indie gamedev behind Isles & Tiles, Governor of the West, and other titles.
Some days in #gamedev you get to do the fun sexy design work, and other days you just wire up popups and dialogs. It can't all be sunshine!
#indiedev #indiegames
#indiedev #indiegames
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Some days in #gamedev you get to do the fun sexy design work, and other days you just wire up popups and dialogs. It can't all be sunshine!
#indiedev #indiegames
#indiedev #indiegames
Another first for me: I've built in scriptable cutscenes for *Pieces of the Kingdom*, so I can put in actual, you know, narrative.
Environmental storytelling is still the best, but sometimes you just want a couple characters to have a conversation!
(This one is placeholder, obviously!) #indiedev
Environmental storytelling is still the best, but sometimes you just want a couple characters to have a conversation!
(This one is placeholder, obviously!) #indiedev
November 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Another first for me: I've built in scriptable cutscenes for *Pieces of the Kingdom*, so I can put in actual, you know, narrative.
Environmental storytelling is still the best, but sometimes you just want a couple characters to have a conversation!
(This one is placeholder, obviously!) #indiedev
Environmental storytelling is still the best, but sometimes you just want a couple characters to have a conversation!
(This one is placeholder, obviously!) #indiedev
Oh, man — time flies. It’s #TurnBasedTburaday again, so if you’re missing those summer island vibes check out Isles & Tiles. Think Dorf Romantik, but with resources and buildings added on!
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
October 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Oh, man — time flies. It’s #TurnBasedTburaday again, so if you’re missing those summer island vibes check out Isles & Tiles. Think Dorf Romantik, but with resources and buildings added on!
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
🏝️ Isles & Tiles is 15% off in the #SteamAutumnSale! If you're looking to escape from the autumn chill with some chill island colony building, give it a look!
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev
October 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
🏝️ Isles & Tiles is 15% off in the #SteamAutumnSale! If you're looking to escape from the autumn chill with some chill island colony building, give it a look!
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev
Hey, it's #TurnBasedThursday again! What a week it's been.
I just launched Isles & Tiles on Monday, and it's 15% off this week. If you're into hexagon maps, deck builders, or child folk vibes you should absolutely check it out!
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
I just launched Isles & Tiles on Monday, and it's 15% off this week. If you're into hexagon maps, deck builders, or child folk vibes you should absolutely check it out!
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
August 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hey, it's #TurnBasedThursday again! What a week it's been.
I just launched Isles & Tiles on Monday, and it's 15% off this week. If you're into hexagon maps, deck builders, or child folk vibes you should absolutely check it out!
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
I just launched Isles & Tiles on Monday, and it's 15% off this week. If you're into hexagon maps, deck builders, or child folk vibes you should absolutely check it out!
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
🏝️ My second game, Isles & Tiles, is out now on Steam – and on sale for 15% off! If you're into hexagons, deckbuilders, or chill island vibes you should absolutely check it out.
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
August 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🏝️ My second game, Isles & Tiles, is out now on Steam – and on sale for 15% off! If you're into hexagons, deckbuilders, or chill island vibes you should absolutely check it out.
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev #boardgamesky
🏝️ Hey, #screenshotsaturday! Take one last gander at Isles & Tiles, a cozy colony builder with terraforming, deckbuilding, and an original, super-chill French folk soundtrack. Coming out THIS MONDAY, so wishlist it now to snag the launch discount!
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev
August 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🏝️ Hey, #screenshotsaturday! Take one last gander at Isles & Tiles, a cozy colony builder with terraforming, deckbuilding, and an original, super-chill French folk soundtrack. Coming out THIS MONDAY, so wishlist it now to snag the launch discount!
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiegames #indiedev
Need a break from adventuring? Stay awhile and listen to a chill folk soundtrack, all while building your perfect island in a cozy seaside deckbuilder! Grab it for 15% off at launch NEXT WEEK!
#indiedev #ondiegames
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiedev #ondiegames
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
August 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Need a break from adventuring? Stay awhile and listen to a chill folk soundtrack, all while building your perfect island in a cozy seaside deckbuilder! Grab it for 15% off at launch NEXT WEEK!
#indiedev #ondiegames
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiedev #ondiegames
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
🏝️ Need a break? Soak up some chill island vibes in Isles & Tiles, an easygoing card-based colony sim.
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiedev #indiegames
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiedev #indiegames
August 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🏝️ Need a break? Soak up some chill island vibes in Isles & Tiles, an easygoing card-based colony sim.
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiedev #indiegames
birdworks.io/l/islesandti...
#indiedev #indiegames
💯 Those GIFs definitely needed a refresh, and swapping the first and third does make things more eye-catching. Based on your (truly excellent!) prompting here I've redone all three, and the whole page is greatly improved as a result.
That's some splendid random feedback. 🙏🏻
That's some splendid random feedback. 🙏🏻
July 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
💯 Those GIFs definitely needed a refresh, and swapping the first and third does make things more eye-catching. Based on your (truly excellent!) prompting here I've redone all three, and the whole page is greatly improved as a result.
That's some splendid random feedback. 🙏🏻
That's some splendid random feedback. 🙏🏻
It's #ScreenshotSaturday again! Where did the week go!?
I'm finishing up the launch trailer and screenshots for Isles & Tiles, getting ready for the Back to School 2025 festival in August. If you like hexagons in your #indiegames, take a look! birdworks.io/l/islesandti... #gamedev #indiedev
I'm finishing up the launch trailer and screenshots for Isles & Tiles, getting ready for the Back to School 2025 festival in August. If you like hexagons in your #indiegames, take a look! birdworks.io/l/islesandti... #gamedev #indiedev
July 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
It's #ScreenshotSaturday again! Where did the week go!?
I'm finishing up the launch trailer and screenshots for Isles & Tiles, getting ready for the Back to School 2025 festival in August. If you like hexagons in your #indiegames, take a look! birdworks.io/l/islesandti... #gamedev #indiedev
I'm finishing up the launch trailer and screenshots for Isles & Tiles, getting ready for the Back to School 2025 festival in August. If you like hexagons in your #indiegames, take a look! birdworks.io/l/islesandti... #gamedev #indiedev
🏝️ qNeed to really get away from evil corporations, runaway AI, and the 9-9 grind? Check out the chill island vibes of Isles & Tiles (birdworks.io/l/islesandti...), releasing on Steam in just under a month!
#turnbasedthursday #indiedev #indiegames
#turnbasedthursday #indiedev #indiegames
July 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🏝️ qNeed to really get away from evil corporations, runaway AI, and the 9-9 grind? Check out the chill island vibes of Isles & Tiles (birdworks.io/l/islesandti...), releasing on Steam in just under a month!
#turnbasedthursday #indiedev #indiegames
#turnbasedthursday #indiedev #indiegames
This #ScreenshotSaturday has been all about polish, polish, polish for me. Here's a quick glance at one of the new factions I'm working on, complete with combat animations and effects.
Any suggestions for what to call these guys? "Egyptians" just seems...kind of bland.
#gamedev #indiedev
Any suggestions for what to call these guys? "Egyptians" just seems...kind of bland.
#gamedev #indiedev
June 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This #ScreenshotSaturday has been all about polish, polish, polish for me. Here's a quick glance at one of the new factions I'm working on, complete with combat animations and effects.
Any suggestions for what to call these guys? "Egyptians" just seems...kind of bland.
#gamedev #indiedev
Any suggestions for what to call these guys? "Egyptians" just seems...kind of bland.
#gamedev #indiedev
Hey, it's #screenshotsaturday! While I bat back the bugs that Next Fest players are reporting for Isles & Tiles (free demo at birdworks.io/l/isles-tile... !), here's a quick preview of loadout & party management in the as-yet-unnamed weird #chess prototype.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
June 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Hey, it's #screenshotsaturday! While I bat back the bugs that Next Fest players are reporting for Isles & Tiles (free demo at birdworks.io/l/isles-tile... !), here's a quick preview of loadout & party management in the as-yet-unnamed weird #chess prototype.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
Something new this Next Fest: a *lot* of player feedback for the Isles & Tiles demo (birdworks.io/l/isles-tile...) complaining about UI issues at tiny (1280x800) resolution. Turns out, that's the Steam Deck!
So now there's one on my desk, and boy do I have #indiedev / #gamedev thoughts.
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So now there's one on my desk, and boy do I have #indiedev / #gamedev thoughts.
1/🧵
June 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Something new this Next Fest: a *lot* of player feedback for the Isles & Tiles demo (birdworks.io/l/isles-tile...) complaining about UI issues at tiny (1280x800) resolution. Turns out, that's the Steam Deck!
So now there's one on my desk, and boy do I have #indiedev / #gamedev thoughts.
1/🧵
So now there's one on my desk, and boy do I have #indiedev / #gamedev thoughts.
1/🧵
In standard #chess, the winner always takes one of the loser's pieces, right? And that's how you grow your army over time as you play through a campaign?
(That's why they call it "Elo"; you say "Hello" to a new piece every time you win a match!)
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
(That's why they call it "Elo"; you say "Hello" to a new piece every time you win a match!)
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
June 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
In standard #chess, the winner always takes one of the loser's pieces, right? And that's how you grow your army over time as you play through a campaign?
(That's why they call it "Elo"; you say "Hello" to a new piece every time you win a match!)
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
(That's why they call it "Elo"; you say "Hello" to a new piece every time you win a match!)
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
It's #PitchYaGame again, eh? Check out Isles & Tiles (demo on Steam at birdworks.io/l/islesandti...), a turn-based colony builder with terraforming and deck-builder elements. Play cards, build an island, grow a colony. 100+ cards to unlock and experiment with!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
June 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It's #PitchYaGame again, eh? Check out Isles & Tiles (demo on Steam at birdworks.io/l/islesandti...), a turn-based colony builder with terraforming and deck-builder elements. Play cards, build an island, grow a colony. 100+ cards to unlock and experiment with!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
👋🏻, #Boardgamesky! If you're a fan of chill tile-placement games like Dorfromantik or Islanders? If so, check out the demo for Isles & Tiles -- just one of a TON of awesome #indiegames in this year's #TurnBasedThursdayFest!
🏝️ birdworks.io/l/isles-tile...
🏝️ birdworks.io/l/isles-tile...
June 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
👋🏻, #Boardgamesky! If you're a fan of chill tile-placement games like Dorfromantik or Islanders? If so, check out the demo for Isles & Tiles -- just one of a TON of awesome #indiegames in this year's #TurnBasedThursdayFest!
🏝️ birdworks.io/l/isles-tile...
🏝️ birdworks.io/l/isles-tile...
🏝️ This #TurnBasedThursday I'm working on a wee content update to Isles & Tiles (demo out now on Steam at birdworks.io/l/islesandti...). More decisions, cards, and unlockable artefacts – coming soon!
If you like chill placement games like Islanders or Dorfromantik, check it out! #indiedev #gamedev
If you like chill placement games like Islanders or Dorfromantik, check it out! #indiedev #gamedev
June 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🏝️ This #TurnBasedThursday I'm working on a wee content update to Isles & Tiles (demo out now on Steam at birdworks.io/l/islesandti...). More decisions, cards, and unlockable artefacts – coming soon!
If you like chill placement games like Islanders or Dorfromantik, check it out! #indiedev #gamedev
If you like chill placement games like Islanders or Dorfromantik, check it out! #indiedev #gamedev
Working on an overworld UI for my weir fantasy #chess / roguelite prototype – what do you think? I'm worried it's too...diegetic.
The idea is that each faction would get it's own "war room" where you move from battle to battle. This is my first stab at a dwarf one! #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
The idea is that each faction would get it's own "war room" where you move from battle to battle. This is my first stab at a dwarf one! #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
June 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Working on an overworld UI for my weir fantasy #chess / roguelite prototype – what do you think? I'm worried it's too...diegetic.
The idea is that each faction would get it's own "war room" where you move from battle to battle. This is my first stab at a dwarf one! #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev
The idea is that each faction would get it's own "war room" where you move from battle to battle. This is my first stab at a dwarf one! #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev