Coffee Maker Games
@coffeemakergames.bsky.social
I'm Cliff Coffee, and I make games. I'm an indie developer working on Cosmic Destroyer. I've made 6 small games, lots of mods and love game jams. I enjoy almost anything related to gaming, art, D&D, sci-fi, and fantasy.
Strongest attack is throwing enemies with new crazy chain-reaction collisions like this. Thrown enemies bounce like pool balls, dealing multiplied combo damage + blocking bullets.
Chaos is YOUR weapon. Don't sit back and dodge - cut right through! (update live 11/21)
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
Chaos is YOUR weapon. Don't sit back and dodge - cut right through! (update live 11/21)
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Strongest attack is throwing enemies with new crazy chain-reaction collisions like this. Thrown enemies bounce like pool balls, dealing multiplied combo damage + blocking bullets.
Chaos is YOUR weapon. Don't sit back and dodge - cut right through! (update live 11/21)
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
Chaos is YOUR weapon. Don't sit back and dodge - cut right through! (update live 11/21)
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
Made this new Plasma special effect today. What should I call it? "Plasma Bomb"?
This special has a shorter bullet cancel time than Mega-Bomb, but does more damage near the focus point.
All Custom - Shaders, Oscillating Rings, Bolt Spawners, Screen-Space sprite Trails
#shump #indiegame #gamedev
This special has a shorter bullet cancel time than Mega-Bomb, but does more damage near the focus point.
All Custom - Shaders, Oscillating Rings, Bolt Spawners, Screen-Space sprite Trails
#shump #indiegame #gamedev
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Made this new Plasma special effect today. What should I call it? "Plasma Bomb"?
This special has a shorter bullet cancel time than Mega-Bomb, but does more damage near the focus point.
All Custom - Shaders, Oscillating Rings, Bolt Spawners, Screen-Space sprite Trails
#shump #indiegame #gamedev
This special has a shorter bullet cancel time than Mega-Bomb, but does more damage near the focus point.
All Custom - Shaders, Oscillating Rings, Bolt Spawners, Screen-Space sprite Trails
#shump #indiegame #gamedev
Don't get Snailed! 🐌
Made this little snail pixel art a while back, I've been wanting to get Ms. Snail into the game for a while. I really love the destruction chunk effect!
Reflecting shots back at enemies with the Grappling Hook is so satisfying.
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
Made this little snail pixel art a while back, I've been wanting to get Ms. Snail into the game for a while. I really love the destruction chunk effect!
Reflecting shots back at enemies with the Grappling Hook is so satisfying.
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Don't get Snailed! 🐌
Made this little snail pixel art a while back, I've been wanting to get Ms. Snail into the game for a while. I really love the destruction chunk effect!
Reflecting shots back at enemies with the Grappling Hook is so satisfying.
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
Made this little snail pixel art a while back, I've been wanting to get Ms. Snail into the game for a while. I really love the destruction chunk effect!
Reflecting shots back at enemies with the Grappling Hook is so satisfying.
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
Some have asked so I'll share - there are NO 3D objects in Cosmic Destroyer! This effect is achieved with old-school layered sprites + using art with edges that accent the gaps and corners.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #vfx
#gamedev #indiegamedev #vfx
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Some have asked so I'll share - there are NO 3D objects in Cosmic Destroyer! This effect is achieved with old-school layered sprites + using art with edges that accent the gaps and corners.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #vfx
#gamedev #indiegamedev #vfx
Week 1 EA Update is Live! The newest enemy is the Gunboat - equipped with two dangerous turrets which target pesky asteroids and players alike. Round bullets have changed to pink+red, and a lot of stage layout & pacing improvements.
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Week 1 EA Update is Live! The newest enemy is the Gunboat - equipped with two dangerous turrets which target pesky asteroids and players alike. Round bullets have changed to pink+red, and a lot of stage layout & pacing improvements.
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Techy dev update: improved dynamic Spline layout tools I've been working on. These help improve the pacing and routing of the stages, removing guesswork and tedium from the workflow.
My favorites are enemy wave/lane tuning, auto-constraints + live visual update drag & drop. #indiegame #gamedev
My favorites are enemy wave/lane tuning, auto-constraints + live visual update drag & drop. #indiegame #gamedev
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Techy dev update: improved dynamic Spline layout tools I've been working on. These help improve the pacing and routing of the stages, removing guesswork and tedium from the workflow.
My favorites are enemy wave/lane tuning, auto-constraints + live visual update drag & drop. #indiegame #gamedev
My favorites are enemy wave/lane tuning, auto-constraints + live visual update drag & drop. #indiegame #gamedev
New Railgun is super cool! Limited weapon goes through walls, cancels bullets, utterly destroys + Sounds cool too!
I couldn't help myself but make that face when I died to a popcorn. Enjoy grumpy face lol! 😅
☝️Reminder Early Access is Thursday! 🎉
#shmup #indiegame #indiegamedev #solodevelopment
I couldn't help myself but make that face when I died to a popcorn. Enjoy grumpy face lol! 😅
☝️Reminder Early Access is Thursday! 🎉
#shmup #indiegame #indiegamedev #solodevelopment
October 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
New Railgun is super cool! Limited weapon goes through walls, cancels bullets, utterly destroys + Sounds cool too!
I couldn't help myself but make that face when I died to a popcorn. Enjoy grumpy face lol! 😅
☝️Reminder Early Access is Thursday! 🎉
#shmup #indiegame #indiegamedev #solodevelopment
I couldn't help myself but make that face when I died to a popcorn. Enjoy grumpy face lol! 😅
☝️Reminder Early Access is Thursday! 🎉
#shmup #indiegame #indiegamedev #solodevelopment
My game Cosmic Destroyer is going into Early Access this week on Oct 30th! 🪐💥
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
October 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My game Cosmic Destroyer is going into Early Access this week on Oct 30th! 🪐💥
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I can't believe this week is already here. Every wishlist, every bit of feedback helps bring it all together.
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
What's he building in there? A Portal to the unknown!
Created a bunch of Portal and Wormhole distortion VFX today, custom screen-space trails for parallax stars, noise-based nebula cloud shaders, and a lever to kick it all off! (WIP)
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
Created a bunch of Portal and Wormhole distortion VFX today, custom screen-space trails for parallax stars, noise-based nebula cloud shaders, and a lever to kick it all off! (WIP)
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
October 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM
What's he building in there? A Portal to the unknown!
Created a bunch of Portal and Wormhole distortion VFX today, custom screen-space trails for parallax stars, noise-based nebula cloud shaders, and a lever to kick it all off! (WIP)
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
Created a bunch of Portal and Wormhole distortion VFX today, custom screen-space trails for parallax stars, noise-based nebula cloud shaders, and a lever to kick it all off! (WIP)
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
Thanks everyone who wishlisted + played during #SteamNextFest ! 💖😍 WOW 700!
Update released this morning adds Health Pickups, Extra Live awards, balance and bugfixes.
#steam Early Access soon - Oct 30th! 🫣eek!
Patch Notes:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
Update released this morning adds Health Pickups, Extra Live awards, balance and bugfixes.
#steam Early Access soon - Oct 30th! 🫣eek!
Patch Notes:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
October 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thanks everyone who wishlisted + played during #SteamNextFest ! 💖😍 WOW 700!
Update released this morning adds Health Pickups, Extra Live awards, balance and bugfixes.
#steam Early Access soon - Oct 30th! 🫣eek!
Patch Notes:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
Update released this morning adds Health Pickups, Extra Live awards, balance and bugfixes.
#steam Early Access soon - Oct 30th! 🫣eek!
Patch Notes:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup
Where the demo ends, the true game begins...
Flying into the depths of the alien. Now with 100% more creepy pulsing blobs, eggs that spawn hungry larvae, bones and more tentacles.
Then we check out the lab, where bad stuff always happens!
🦠🔬🥼
#indiegame #gamedev
Play a #shmup on #steamdeck !
Flying into the depths of the alien. Now with 100% more creepy pulsing blobs, eggs that spawn hungry larvae, bones and more tentacles.
Then we check out the lab, where bad stuff always happens!
🦠🔬🥼
#indiegame #gamedev
Play a #shmup on #steamdeck !
October 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Where the demo ends, the true game begins...
Flying into the depths of the alien. Now with 100% more creepy pulsing blobs, eggs that spawn hungry larvae, bones and more tentacles.
Then we check out the lab, where bad stuff always happens!
🦠🔬🥼
#indiegame #gamedev
Play a #shmup on #steamdeck !
Flying into the depths of the alien. Now with 100% more creepy pulsing blobs, eggs that spawn hungry larvae, bones and more tentacles.
Then we check out the lab, where bad stuff always happens!
🦠🔬🥼
#indiegame #gamedev
Play a #shmup on #steamdeck !
Hooray its #ScreenshotSaturday 🎉🥳
I recorded some fresh clips of my #solodev #indiegame Cosmic Destroyer.
If you like blowing things up and grappling hooks you might be into it! 💥🪐🚀🛸
It's on #SteamNextFest
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I recorded some fresh clips of my #solodev #indiegame Cosmic Destroyer.
If you like blowing things up and grappling hooks you might be into it! 💥🪐🚀🛸
It's on #SteamNextFest
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hooray its #ScreenshotSaturday 🎉🥳
I recorded some fresh clips of my #solodev #indiegame Cosmic Destroyer.
If you like blowing things up and grappling hooks you might be into it! 💥🪐🚀🛸
It's on #SteamNextFest
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I recorded some fresh clips of my #solodev #indiegame Cosmic Destroyer.
If you like blowing things up and grappling hooks you might be into it! 💥🪐🚀🛸
It's on #SteamNextFest
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
Well, I hope you weren't eating anything too yummy. 🤢
A tease of the new alien interior segment. Ewww! Many lives and perhaps a few lunches will be lost here.
Still WIP of course, but its coming together. Adding more bones, teeth, and creepy-crawlies.
#pixelart #indiegamedev #indiegame
A tease of the new alien interior segment. Ewww! Many lives and perhaps a few lunches will be lost here.
Still WIP of course, but its coming together. Adding more bones, teeth, and creepy-crawlies.
#pixelart #indiegamedev #indiegame
October 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Well, I hope you weren't eating anything too yummy. 🤢
A tease of the new alien interior segment. Ewww! Many lives and perhaps a few lunches will be lost here.
Still WIP of course, but its coming together. Adding more bones, teeth, and creepy-crawlies.
#pixelart #indiegamedev #indiegame
A tease of the new alien interior segment. Ewww! Many lives and perhaps a few lunches will be lost here.
Still WIP of course, but its coming together. Adding more bones, teeth, and creepy-crawlies.
#pixelart #indiegamedev #indiegame
More juicy weapon effects - a sneak peek at L2-B's new focus fire.
"No reason a 4 color, 4 frame, low-res VFX can't look really awesome" - yep it's #pixelart !
Extra lasers reflected out of the main beam based on hit angle.
#indiegames #shmup #indiegamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
"No reason a 4 color, 4 frame, low-res VFX can't look really awesome" - yep it's #pixelart !
Extra lasers reflected out of the main beam based on hit angle.
#indiegames #shmup #indiegamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
More juicy weapon effects - a sneak peek at L2-B's new focus fire.
"No reason a 4 color, 4 frame, low-res VFX can't look really awesome" - yep it's #pixelart !
Extra lasers reflected out of the main beam based on hit angle.
#indiegames #shmup #indiegamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
"No reason a 4 color, 4 frame, low-res VFX can't look really awesome" - yep it's #pixelart !
Extra lasers reflected out of the main beam based on hit angle.
#indiegames #shmup #indiegamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
Cosmic Destroyer is my game - a space shooter with a Grappling Hook where players can grab and throw enemies. Blast through curving stages and turn the chaos into your best weapon.
Hard mode demo update released today!
Play on Steam Next Fest:
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
Hard mode demo update released today!
Play on Steam Next Fest:
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
October 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Cosmic Destroyer is my game - a space shooter with a Grappling Hook where players can grab and throw enemies. Blast through curving stages and turn the chaos into your best weapon.
Hard mode demo update released today!
Play on Steam Next Fest:
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
Hard mode demo update released today!
Play on Steam Next Fest:
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
Want an extra challenge? Try the new Hard mode - released today!
👾More & Harder enemies, +Rocket Turret +Chasers who set a collision course
🏎️Faster stages - gotta' stay frosty!
🗒️Available in Arcade, Co-Op and Training modes
✈️Plus a special surprise on the Space Jet boss!
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
👾More & Harder enemies, +Rocket Turret +Chasers who set a collision course
🏎️Faster stages - gotta' stay frosty!
🗒️Available in Arcade, Co-Op and Training modes
✈️Plus a special surprise on the Space Jet boss!
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
October 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Want an extra challenge? Try the new Hard mode - released today!
👾More & Harder enemies, +Rocket Turret +Chasers who set a collision course
🏎️Faster stages - gotta' stay frosty!
🗒️Available in Arcade, Co-Op and Training modes
✈️Plus a special surprise on the Space Jet boss!
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
👾More & Harder enemies, +Rocket Turret +Chasers who set a collision course
🏎️Faster stages - gotta' stay frosty!
🗒️Available in Arcade, Co-Op and Training modes
✈️Plus a special surprise on the Space Jet boss!
#indiegame #gamedev #shmup
Happy 1st day of Next Fest! #gamedev
Today's Steam update - HUD shows info about the grabbed item/enemy.
+ huge scoring chances - all objects + enemies destroyed by throws drop extra bonuses, more for bosses.
⚽💥 and new bouncy ball! #indiegame #shmup
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Today's Steam update - HUD shows info about the grabbed item/enemy.
+ huge scoring chances - all objects + enemies destroyed by throws drop extra bonuses, more for bosses.
⚽💥 and new bouncy ball! #indiegame #shmup
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
October 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Happy 1st day of Next Fest! #gamedev
Today's Steam update - HUD shows info about the grabbed item/enemy.
+ huge scoring chances - all objects + enemies destroyed by throws drop extra bonuses, more for bosses.
⚽💥 and new bouncy ball! #indiegame #shmup
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Today's Steam update - HUD shows info about the grabbed item/enemy.
+ huge scoring chances - all objects + enemies destroyed by throws drop extra bonuses, more for bosses.
⚽💥 and new bouncy ball! #indiegame #shmup
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
Think shooting is the best method? Not quite! A thrown object can be devastating, especially one that bounces!
More dynamic objects coming soon to Cosmic Destroyer - Grab 'em with your Grappling Hook and chuck them at hard to reach enemies!
🪝🥏💥
#gamedev #shmup #pixelart #indiegame
More dynamic objects coming soon to Cosmic Destroyer - Grab 'em with your Grappling Hook and chuck them at hard to reach enemies!
🪝🥏💥
#gamedev #shmup #pixelart #indiegame
October 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Think shooting is the best method? Not quite! A thrown object can be devastating, especially one that bounces!
More dynamic objects coming soon to Cosmic Destroyer - Grab 'em with your Grappling Hook and chuck them at hard to reach enemies!
🪝🥏💥
#gamedev #shmup #pixelart #indiegame
More dynamic objects coming soon to Cosmic Destroyer - Grab 'em with your Grappling Hook and chuck them at hard to reach enemies!
🪝🥏💥
#gamedev #shmup #pixelart #indiegame
New Steam Update today adds Option Change ability so players can swap the behavior of their drones from Spin to Follow.
This update also applies the Unity security patch and addresses fixes for the Scoring Screen.
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
This update also applies the Unity security patch and addresses fixes for the Scoring Screen.
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
October 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
New Steam Update today adds Option Change ability so players can swap the behavior of their drones from Spin to Follow.
This update also applies the Unity security patch and addresses fixes for the Scoring Screen.
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
This update also applies the Unity security patch and addresses fixes for the Scoring Screen.
store.steampowered.com/news/app/371...
#indiegame #shmup #gamedev
It's #wishlistwednesday and every Wishlist helps an indie dev out! If you aren't wishlisting Cosmic Destroyer, wishlist another great Indie Game today!
I'll be streaming the game throughout Steam Next Fest and will continue weekly content+bugfix releases. 🚀🌌🌕
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I'll be streaming the game throughout Steam Next Fest and will continue weekly content+bugfix releases. 🚀🌌🌕
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
October 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It's #wishlistwednesday and every Wishlist helps an indie dev out! If you aren't wishlisting Cosmic Destroyer, wishlist another great Indie Game today!
I'll be streaming the game throughout Steam Next Fest and will continue weekly content+bugfix releases. 🚀🌌🌕
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
I'll be streaming the game throughout Steam Next Fest and will continue weekly content+bugfix releases. 🚀🌌🌕
store.steampowered.com/app/3712340/...
Every team needs a good facilities person, and the asteroid base at Grid 38 is no different! Meet Thompson, the one responsible for keeping the lights on every cycle.
Go ahead and introduce yourself, Thompson! 🤭🚧👷🛠️
#pixelart #shmup #indiegame
Made this morning in #aseprite
Go ahead and introduce yourself, Thompson! 🤭🚧👷🛠️
#pixelart #shmup #indiegame
Made this morning in #aseprite
October 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Every team needs a good facilities person, and the asteroid base at Grid 38 is no different! Meet Thompson, the one responsible for keeping the lights on every cycle.
Go ahead and introduce yourself, Thompson! 🤭🚧👷🛠️
#pixelart #shmup #indiegame
Made this morning in #aseprite
Go ahead and introduce yourself, Thompson! 🤭🚧👷🛠️
#pixelart #shmup #indiegame
Made this morning in #aseprite
Failure is always an option! 🤔
If you fail to defeat the Stage 1 boss, it boosts ahead and destroys your base - which affects future events and dialogue in the game. 💥🛰️📡
#indiegames #gamedev #shmup
If you fail to defeat the Stage 1 boss, it boosts ahead and destroys your base - which affects future events and dialogue in the game. 💥🛰️📡
#indiegames #gamedev #shmup
October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Failure is always an option! 🤔
If you fail to defeat the Stage 1 boss, it boosts ahead and destroys your base - which affects future events and dialogue in the game. 💥🛰️📡
#indiegames #gamedev #shmup
If you fail to defeat the Stage 1 boss, it boosts ahead and destroys your base - which affects future events and dialogue in the game. 💥🛰️📡
#indiegames #gamedev #shmup