Cy Lowen
@cylowen.bsky.social
I'm passionate about stories and games expanding our horizon, imagining new ways to be in this world - more sustainable and with more empathy for one another.
Developing "Where the Ghosts are Damp" with @b1is.bsky.social: https://linktr.ee/greenwavegames
Developing "Where the Ghosts are Damp" with @b1is.bsky.social: https://linktr.ee/greenwavegames
We're trying out new art styles for our game. Today: A reduced color palette. #indiedev #gamedev #games #impactgames
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're trying out new art styles for our game. Today: A reduced color palette. #indiedev #gamedev #games #impactgames
The Floodlight Game Jam submission is over. It was really nice to get immersed into the stories of investigative journalists. @b1is.bsky.social and I learned a lot, about game development but also about the world.
#indiedev #gamedev #journalism #gamejam #games
#indiedev #gamedev #journalism #gamejam #games
September 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The Floodlight Game Jam submission is over. It was really nice to get immersed into the stories of investigative journalists. @b1is.bsky.social and I learned a lot, about game development but also about the world.
#indiedev #gamedev #journalism #gamejam #games
#indiedev #gamedev #journalism #gamejam #games
Our journey to get to our Steam Capsule (main graphic) for the Steam Page from the first drafts to working with a 2D artist. Thanks @dirn.bsky.social for making the capsule, it was a lot of fun to work with you!! ☺️ #indiedev #gamedev #gameart #games #steam #indiegame
July 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our journey to get to our Steam Capsule (main graphic) for the Steam Page from the first drafts to working with a 2D artist. Thanks @dirn.bsky.social for making the capsule, it was a lot of fun to work with you!! ☺️ #indiedev #gamedev #gameart #games #steam #indiegame
Our Steam Page just went live!!😱🎊 Next goal: Get to a working demo for you to test. Wishlist to get notified when our demo is there ☺️🎮
#indiedev #majorupdate #gamedev #steamgames #unity #indiegame #steam #gamedev #solarpunk #greengames #puzzlegame #adventuregame
#indiedev #majorupdate #gamedev #steamgames #unity #indiegame #steam #gamedev #solarpunk #greengames #puzzlegame #adventuregame
July 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Our Steam Page just went live!!😱🎊 Next goal: Get to a working demo for you to test. Wishlist to get notified when our demo is there ☺️🎮
#indiedev #majorupdate #gamedev #steamgames #unity #indiegame #steam #gamedev #solarpunk #greengames #puzzlegame #adventuregame
#indiedev #majorupdate #gamedev #steamgames #unity #indiegame #steam #gamedev #solarpunk #greengames #puzzlegame #adventuregame
We just shared our #Steam Page for review - we're waiting now to get green light - keeping our fingers crossed that we got all those assets in the right place. I was really surprised to see how many more graphics are needed compared to itch.io
#indiedev #devlog #gamedev #gameart
#indiedev #devlog #gamedev #gameart
June 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
We're making screenshots for our Steam Page which we will (hopefully) launch next week 😱
In this level, you save canned beans from a storm at night - or , well, you try your best 🍃 #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #devlog
In this level, you save canned beans from a storm at night - or , well, you try your best 🍃 #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #devlog
June 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We're making screenshots for our Steam Page which we will (hopefully) launch next week 😱
In this level, you save canned beans from a storm at night - or , well, you try your best 🍃 #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #devlog
In this level, you save canned beans from a storm at night - or , well, you try your best 🍃 #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #devlog
@b1is.bsky.social and I have found a name for our studio!! May I present: Green Wave Games. And for everyone who gets the reference: Yes, I love surfing 🏄☀️
#indiegamedev #gamedev #devlog
#indiegamedev #gamedev #devlog
June 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
@b1is.bsky.social and I have found a name for our studio!! May I present: Green Wave Games. And for everyone who gets the reference: Yes, I love surfing 🏄☀️
#indiegamedev #gamedev #devlog
#indiegamedev #gamedev #devlog
Our game is a surreal puzzle adventure where you volunteer in a disaster-struck valley —only to find that rebuilding is far more complicated than it seems. What name should we choose? 🤔 #indiedev #games #puzzle #adventure #indiegames #gamedev
May 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our game is a surreal puzzle adventure where you volunteer in a disaster-struck valley —only to find that rebuilding is far more complicated than it seems. What name should we choose? 🤔 #indiedev #games #puzzle #adventure #indiegames #gamedev
We swapped the Easter eggs for… an Easter pumpkin! It’s convienently egg-shaped and vegan. (Even though in the last playtest, people thought it was a mango, so maybe it’s an Easter Mango.)
Anyway, happy #Easter!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev
Anyway, happy #Easter!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev
April 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We swapped the Easter eggs for… an Easter pumpkin! It’s convienently egg-shaped and vegan. (Even though in the last playtest, people thought it was a mango, so maybe it’s an Easter Mango.)
Anyway, happy #Easter!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev
Anyway, happy #Easter!
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev
Having fun with our #terrain tile assets today, recoloring them to fit our color palette. Next step: Hand-painting the ground in #unity. #indiegamedev #photoshop #gamedev
April 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Having fun with our #terrain tile assets today, recoloring them to fit our color palette. Next step: Hand-painting the ground in #unity. #indiegamedev #photoshop #gamedev
We made a game for the #PULSGameJam! It was really exiciting to make a 3D web game in #godot for the first time and model the characters in #blender. You can play it here: tonyloon.itch.io/break-what-b...
#IndieGameDev #hope #gamedev #GameJam
#IndieGameDev #hope #gamedev #GameJam
March 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We made a game for the #PULSGameJam! It was really exiciting to make a 3D web game in #godot for the first time and model the characters in #blender. You can play it here: tonyloon.itch.io/break-what-b...
#IndieGameDev #hope #gamedev #GameJam
#IndieGameDev #hope #gamedev #GameJam
How to find meaning in a world of ruin? How do we express our grief for the #environment destroyed without loosing hope for our future?
Storytelling in the #Climate Crisis is one of the aspects that will be discussed within the #Green Game Design Project by @igda.org. #indiegamedev #gamedev
Storytelling in the #Climate Crisis is one of the aspects that will be discussed within the #Green Game Design Project by @igda.org. #indiegamedev #gamedev
March 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
How to find meaning in a world of ruin? How do we express our grief for the #environment destroyed without loosing hope for our future?
Storytelling in the #Climate Crisis is one of the aspects that will be discussed within the #Green Game Design Project by @igda.org. #indiegamedev #gamedev
Storytelling in the #Climate Crisis is one of the aspects that will be discussed within the #Green Game Design Project by @igda.org. #indiegamedev #gamedev
If you see this, quote with a game you've replayed multiple times!
I have played a lot of Tomb Rider on my NGage but I guess Zelda - Oracle of Seasons wins for me
Tag a friend (or someone you wish you were friends ;) )
@b1is.bsky.social
I have played a lot of Tomb Rider on my NGage but I guess Zelda - Oracle of Seasons wins for me
Tag a friend (or someone you wish you were friends ;) )
@b1is.bsky.social
February 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
If you see this, quote with a game you've replayed multiple times!
I have played a lot of Tomb Rider on my NGage but I guess Zelda - Oracle of Seasons wins for me
Tag a friend (or someone you wish you were friends ;) )
@b1is.bsky.social
I have played a lot of Tomb Rider on my NGage but I guess Zelda - Oracle of Seasons wins for me
Tag a friend (or someone you wish you were friends ;) )
@b1is.bsky.social
Want to try out some #indiedev #games this weekend?
In this collection:
* story of a sentient AI (Ariadne)
* AI-themed version of "Papers Please" (Systemkontrolle)
* interactive poem (Matsutake)
* hike with an #AI bot (Hike*O)
* hitchhikers guide like #rpg (sustAIn)
itch.io/jam/bpbgame-...
In this collection:
* story of a sentient AI (Ariadne)
* AI-themed version of "Papers Please" (Systemkontrolle)
* interactive poem (Matsutake)
* hike with an #AI bot (Hike*O)
* hitchhikers guide like #rpg (sustAIn)
itch.io/jam/bpbgame-...
February 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Want to try out some #indiedev #games this weekend?
In this collection:
* story of a sentient AI (Ariadne)
* AI-themed version of "Papers Please" (Systemkontrolle)
* interactive poem (Matsutake)
* hike with an #AI bot (Hike*O)
* hitchhikers guide like #rpg (sustAIn)
itch.io/jam/bpbgame-...
In this collection:
* story of a sentient AI (Ariadne)
* AI-themed version of "Papers Please" (Systemkontrolle)
* interactive poem (Matsutake)
* hike with an #AI bot (Hike*O)
* hitchhikers guide like #rpg (sustAIn)
itch.io/jam/bpbgame-...
We are developing a meditative narrative #VR experience for the #globalgamejam. Three more hours to go! globalgamejam.org/games/2025/b... #globalgamejam2025 #ggj25 #ggj2025 #indiedev
January 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We are developing a meditative narrative #VR experience for the #globalgamejam. Three more hours to go! globalgamejam.org/games/2025/b... #globalgamejam2025 #ggj25 #ggj2025 #indiedev
Just found these games from the #regenerate game jam which put organic, regenerative and indigenous farming knowledge center stage. I loved the "Garden of Ora" game for the artstyle: regenerate-game-jam.itch.io
#gamejam #indiedev
#gamejam #indiedev
January 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Just found these games from the #regenerate game jam which put organic, regenerative and indigenous farming knowledge center stage. I loved the "Garden of Ora" game for the artstyle: regenerate-game-jam.itch.io
#gamejam #indiedev
#gamejam #indiedev
Working on a style for our game. I learned a lot about textures and materials, lighting in #unity and shaders this week :) I made the tent, the pumkins and the fireplace (without the fire) myself in #blender.
#indiedev #gamedevelopment
#indiedev #gamedevelopment
January 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Working on a style for our game. I learned a lot about textures and materials, lighting in #unity and shaders this week :) I made the tent, the pumkins and the fireplace (without the fire) myself in #blender.
#indiedev #gamedevelopment
#indiedev #gamedevelopment
Beginning of this year I was taking part in my very first game jam. In May, we had finished our 2D RPG-like narrative game and now I’m working on a 3D game with @b1is.bsky.social .
What a year, I’m excited about the next! What was your #gamedev journey like this year? #indiedev #newyear
What a year, I’m excited about the next! What was your #gamedev journey like this year? #indiedev #newyear
December 30, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Beginning of this year I was taking part in my very first game jam. In May, we had finished our 2D RPG-like narrative game and now I’m working on a 3D game with @b1is.bsky.social .
What a year, I’m excited about the next! What was your #gamedev journey like this year? #indiedev #newyear
What a year, I’m excited about the next! What was your #gamedev journey like this year? #indiedev #newyear
Our question of the week: How do we make our #hopepunk themed story go together with our over-the-top #cute artwork? How can we convey serious topics in a way that is wholesome?
#indiedev #wholesomegames #indiegames
#indiedev #wholesomegames #indiegames
December 17, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Our question of the week: How do we make our #hopepunk themed story go together with our over-the-top #cute artwork? How can we convey serious topics in a way that is wholesome?
#indiedev #wholesomegames #indiegames
#indiedev #wholesomegames #indiegames
We are working on a new input system! @b1is.bsky.social and I discussed if we should go for ragdoll or reliable controller. I immediately felt sick when playing a ragdoll game (Fall Guys on Switch). We decided to implement the reliable controller ^^'
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
December 14, 2024 at 8:23 AM
We are working on a new input system! @b1is.bsky.social and I discussed if we should go for ragdoll or reliable controller. I immediately felt sick when playing a ragdoll game (Fall Guys on Switch). We decided to implement the reliable controller ^^'
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
As long as we have empathy with sad bananas, there is still #hope I guess. What does it say about us when we label imperfect produce as "sad" though? And hopefully, the lessons we learn about #empathy aren’t confined to marketing alone.
Full article: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
#indiedev #blender
Full article: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
#indiedev #blender
December 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM
As long as we have empathy with sad bananas, there is still #hope I guess. What does it say about us when we label imperfect produce as "sad" though? And hopefully, the lessons we learn about #empathy aren’t confined to marketing alone.
Full article: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
#indiedev #blender
Full article: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
#indiedev #blender
Studying engineering, I worked on small machines with Autodesk, now I'm learning the fundamentals of Blender with the courses of @cgcookie.bsky.social. The workflow is similar but different.
#indiedev #blender #gamedev #opensource
#indiedev #blender #gamedev #opensource
December 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Studying engineering, I worked on small machines with Autodesk, now I'm learning the fundamentals of Blender with the courses of @cgcookie.bsky.social. The workflow is similar but different.
#indiedev #blender #gamedev #opensource
#indiedev #blender #gamedev #opensource
So many new followers! Hello to you, happy to have you!! :) What's going on here?
@b1is.bsky.social and I are developing a game where your region has been struck by a flood. Shocked and angry, you volunteer to deliver fruit and vegetables to those in need. #gamedev #indiegame #sustainability #eco
@b1is.bsky.social and I are developing a game where your region has been struck by a flood. Shocked and angry, you volunteer to deliver fruit and vegetables to those in need. #gamedev #indiegame #sustainability #eco
November 26, 2024 at 8:41 AM
So many new followers! Hello to you, happy to have you!! :) What's going on here?
@b1is.bsky.social and I are developing a game where your region has been struck by a flood. Shocked and angry, you volunteer to deliver fruit and vegetables to those in need. #gamedev #indiegame #sustainability #eco
@b1is.bsky.social and I are developing a game where your region has been struck by a flood. Shocked and angry, you volunteer to deliver fruit and vegetables to those in need. #gamedev #indiegame #sustainability #eco
Media like games can make room for better understanding of trans and nonbinary folks. Or, they can perpetuate harmful stereotypes, even without intent, like described here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3FW...
What are your techniques for making your games inclusive?
#TDoR #gamedev #indiedev
What are your techniques for making your games inclusive?
#TDoR #gamedev #indiedev
November 20, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Media like games can make room for better understanding of trans and nonbinary folks. Or, they can perpetuate harmful stereotypes, even without intent, like described here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3FW...
What are your techniques for making your games inclusive?
#TDoR #gamedev #indiedev
What are your techniques for making your games inclusive?
#TDoR #gamedev #indiedev