Tom Brinton
@brin.town
local inventor
paper games → gladden.fun
computer games → beepyeah.games
portfolio → brin.town
paper games → gladden.fun
computer games → beepyeah.games
portfolio → brin.town
kinda sucks that i had to add this to the FAQs on the gladden.design website:
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
kinda sucks that i had to add this to the FAQs on the gladden.design website:
Sticker from @jackapedia.design. Magnets from a discount store 10 years ago. Fridge from Costco.
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Sticker from @jackapedia.design. Magnets from a discount store 10 years ago. Fridge from Costco.
there needs to be an ISO standard for tupperware lid sizes so that they are all interchangeable
November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
there needs to be an ISO standard for tupperware lid sizes so that they are all interchangeable
how do you figure out what to actually work on when there are so many things you want to work on?
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
how do you figure out what to actually work on when there are so many things you want to work on?
This is a really delightful and interesting puzzle platformer for the GBA!
The final version of Discrete Orange 🍊, my latest GBA game, is now available in Digital Edition (Physical cartridge coming soon), on @incube8games.bsky.social's website!
incube8games.com/en-eu/produc...
Compared to the 2024 version, here are some of the new gameplay mechanics (thread below): ⏬
incube8games.com/en-eu/produc...
Compared to the 2024 version, here are some of the new gameplay mechanics (thread below): ⏬
Discrete Orange (GBA) - Digital Edition
Discrete Orange is a puzzle-platformer featuring a one-of-a-kind gameplay mechanic. The action unfolds in a discrete, turn-based world, where all movement is non-continuous. Answering the call for adv...
incube8games.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is a really delightful and interesting puzzle platformer for the GBA!
🎁 ⚔️ 🎲
My proc-gen notebook game Paper Apps™ DUNGEON was featured in @theverge.com's holiday gift guide!
(www.theverge.com/tech/809421/...)
My proc-gen notebook game Paper Apps™ DUNGEON was featured in @theverge.com's holiday gift guide!
(www.theverge.com/tech/809421/...)
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🎁 ⚔️ 🎲
My proc-gen notebook game Paper Apps™ DUNGEON was featured in @theverge.com's holiday gift guide!
(www.theverge.com/tech/809421/...)
My proc-gen notebook game Paper Apps™ DUNGEON was featured in @theverge.com's holiday gift guide!
(www.theverge.com/tech/809421/...)
I created a walkthrough video for TOGGLEBOT! (Spoilers obviously) #playdate
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvJk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvJk...
TOGGLEBOT™ Walkthrough - Puzzle Game for Playdate
YouTube video by Gladden Design
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I created a walkthrough video for TOGGLEBOT! (Spoilers obviously) #playdate
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvJk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvJk...
Looks like TOGGLEBOT™ was feature in this Verge article as well! That would explain the bump in downloads. Thanks @andrewrweb.bsky.social !
The Playdate is a great indie puzzle machine
The Playdate is a great indie puzzle machine
Stop reaching for your phone.
buff.ly
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Looks like TOGGLEBOT™ was feature in this Verge article as well! That would explain the bump in downloads. Thanks @andrewrweb.bsky.social !
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Reposted by Tom Brinton
made a little #pico8 game for a halloween project today!
🎃 PUMPKICK 🎃
get candy, kick pumpkins.
8 breezy puzzles.
🍬 beepyeah.itch.io/pumpkick
🎃 PUMPKICK 🎃
get candy, kick pumpkins.
8 breezy puzzles.
🍬 beepyeah.itch.io/pumpkick
November 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
made a little #pico8 game for a halloween project today!
🎃 PUMPKICK 🎃
get candy, kick pumpkins.
8 breezy puzzles.
🍬 beepyeah.itch.io/pumpkick
🎃 PUMPKICK 🎃
get candy, kick pumpkins.
8 breezy puzzles.
🍬 beepyeah.itch.io/pumpkick
Reposted by Tom Brinton
Help out a small dog
November 1, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Help out a small dog
made a little #pico8 game for a halloween project today!
🎃 PUMPKICK 🎃
get candy, kick pumpkins.
8 breezy puzzles.
🍬 beepyeah.itch.io/pumpkick
🎃 PUMPKICK 🎃
get candy, kick pumpkins.
8 breezy puzzles.
🍬 beepyeah.itch.io/pumpkick
November 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
made a little #pico8 game for a halloween project today!
🎃 PUMPKICK 🎃
get candy, kick pumpkins.
8 breezy puzzles.
🍬 beepyeah.itch.io/pumpkick
🎃 PUMPKICK 🎃
get candy, kick pumpkins.
8 breezy puzzles.
🍬 beepyeah.itch.io/pumpkick
Reposted by Tom Brinton
calling spaghetti roman noodles
October 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
calling spaghetti roman noodles
Reposted by Tom Brinton
It has been a long, long road finishing this project, but MORSE, my strategy game that teaches telegraphy, finally releases on Steam November 11th. To those who've waited, thank you for your patience.
#hamradio #morsecode #gamedev #games #indiedev
#hamradio #morsecode #gamedev #games #indiedev
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It has been a long, long road finishing this project, but MORSE, my strategy game that teaches telegraphy, finally releases on Steam November 11th. To those who've waited, thank you for your patience.
#hamradio #morsecode #gamedev #games #indiedev
#hamradio #morsecode #gamedev #games #indiedev
calling spaghetti roman noodles
October 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
calling spaghetti roman noodles
it was a pleasure having @robdubbin.bsky.social and @garrett.bsky.social on the Toylike blog. give it a read, and check out their new game Starfriends while you’re at it!
gladdendesign.com/blogs/toylik...
gladdendesign.com/blogs/toylik...
Featured Designers: Brainfruit Studio
Today I am excited to welcome Rob and Garrett from Brainfruit Studio to the blog. As usual we'll begin with some quick background info on the designers and then I'll ask 3 questions. Let's begin! Rob ...
gladdendesign.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
it was a pleasure having @robdubbin.bsky.social and @garrett.bsky.social on the Toylike blog. give it a read, and check out their new game Starfriends while you’re at it!
gladdendesign.com/blogs/toylik...
gladdendesign.com/blogs/toylik...
Reposted by Tom Brinton
New: TOGGLEBOT™
My bit-flipping sokoban for @play.date came out on Catalog today! 30 brain-inverting levels for just $3!
play.date/games/toggle...
My bit-flipping sokoban for @play.date came out on Catalog today! 30 brain-inverting levels for just $3!
play.date/games/toggle...
October 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New: TOGGLEBOT™
My bit-flipping sokoban for @play.date came out on Catalog today! 30 brain-inverting levels for just $3!
play.date/games/toggle...
My bit-flipping sokoban for @play.date came out on Catalog today! 30 brain-inverting levels for just $3!
play.date/games/toggle...
Reposted by Tom Brinton
① TOGGLEBOT is the block-pushing, brain-tickling, bit-flipping puzzle game for Playdate! Puzzle your way through 30 levels of logical limbo and bring order to an inverted world.
🧩 play.date/games/togglebot/
🧩 play.date/games/togglebot/
October 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
① TOGGLEBOT is the block-pushing, brain-tickling, bit-flipping puzzle game for Playdate! Puzzle your way through 30 levels of logical limbo and bring order to an inverted world.
🧩 play.date/games/togglebot/
🧩 play.date/games/togglebot/
Reposted by Tom Brinton
Another Tuesday = ✨Another Catalog Drop✨ #66 to be exact! Check them out at play.date/games or in the Catalog app in your Playdate. Happy Cranking 💫
October 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Another Tuesday = ✨Another Catalog Drop✨ #66 to be exact! Check them out at play.date/games or in the Catalog app in your Playdate. Happy Cranking 💫
New: TOGGLEBOT™
My bit-flipping sokoban for @play.date came out on Catalog today! 30 brain-inverting levels for just $3!
play.date/games/toggle...
My bit-flipping sokoban for @play.date came out on Catalog today! 30 brain-inverting levels for just $3!
play.date/games/toggle...
October 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New: TOGGLEBOT™
My bit-flipping sokoban for @play.date came out on Catalog today! 30 brain-inverting levels for just $3!
play.date/games/toggle...
My bit-flipping sokoban for @play.date came out on Catalog today! 30 brain-inverting levels for just $3!
play.date/games/toggle...
Reposted by Tom Brinton
🔵 🟥
new game: tic-tac-to3
i've wanted to make a simple game using @desandro.com 's wonderful Zdog library for a long time. it's just 3d tic tac toe, but it's also a bit of a spatial puzzle.
enjoy! tombrinton.com/games/tic-ta...
new game: tic-tac-to3
i've wanted to make a simple game using @desandro.com 's wonderful Zdog library for a long time. it's just 3d tic tac toe, but it's also a bit of a spatial puzzle.
enjoy! tombrinton.com/games/tic-ta...
October 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
🔵 🟥
new game: tic-tac-to3
i've wanted to make a simple game using @desandro.com 's wonderful Zdog library for a long time. it's just 3d tic tac toe, but it's also a bit of a spatial puzzle.
enjoy! tombrinton.com/games/tic-ta...
new game: tic-tac-to3
i've wanted to make a simple game using @desandro.com 's wonderful Zdog library for a long time. it's just 3d tic tac toe, but it's also a bit of a spatial puzzle.
enjoy! tombrinton.com/games/tic-ta...
🔵 🟥
new game: tic-tac-to3
i've wanted to make a simple game using @desandro.com 's wonderful Zdog library for a long time. it's just 3d tic tac toe, but it's also a bit of a spatial puzzle.
enjoy! tombrinton.com/games/tic-ta...
new game: tic-tac-to3
i've wanted to make a simple game using @desandro.com 's wonderful Zdog library for a long time. it's just 3d tic tac toe, but it's also a bit of a spatial puzzle.
enjoy! tombrinton.com/games/tic-ta...
October 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
🔵 🟥
new game: tic-tac-to3
i've wanted to make a simple game using @desandro.com 's wonderful Zdog library for a long time. it's just 3d tic tac toe, but it's also a bit of a spatial puzzle.
enjoy! tombrinton.com/games/tic-ta...
new game: tic-tac-to3
i've wanted to make a simple game using @desandro.com 's wonderful Zdog library for a long time. it's just 3d tic tac toe, but it's also a bit of a spatial puzzle.
enjoy! tombrinton.com/games/tic-ta...