Matt de Carvalho
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Matt de Carvalho
@demeru.itch.io
30-something | they/them | Digital artist, game maker, and novel writer.

Just released: Satan is an Astronaut | Buy on Steam & Itch.io!

Currently working:
The Celestial Waltz
#FamiliarFindings | Wishlist now on Steam!

Links: https://linktr.ee/demeru
It's the end of #wishlistwednesday! I hope can take a look at Cliffa Studio's cozy upcoming desktop idle game, Familiar Findings. We're really thankful for the 2000 wishlists we've gotten so far and hope the rest of NextFest goes well.

✨ Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
October 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It's Next Fest and #FamiliarFindings is showcased! It is a desktop idle game where you summon and fuse familiars. Discover 100+ familiar variations each with their own unique interactions. A perfect game for the spooky season.

✨Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
October 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I didn't post about this! Satan is an Astronaut is on sale with the #SteamAutumnSale.

Play as Cassie as she makes a coven with her crew to save their lives. With 13 endings and 20+ CGs there's lots to explore. Its a perfect horror VN for spooky season.

🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3062530/...
October 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In #FamiliarFindings we have a display mode where the game goes from being on your task bar to being in it's own window. The window background can repeat so you can resize to how you'd like it to be. I'm still working on the art, that's a WIP.

#cozygames #creaturecollector #indiedev
September 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
For #FamiliarFindings we're going to be adding little animations to Avia your little corner witch as you interact with the game. I've got a happy wave hello for when you open the game up in the works.

#pixelart #indiedev
September 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I always miss #ScreenshotSaturday so I'm sneaking something in for #FamiliarFindings. Did you know you can play this game while also playing Stardew? I'm excited about what we're bringing into the game!

#cozygame #creaturecollector #idlegame
September 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Tired of this terf shit 🙃 I’m an NB creator that does art, writes, and makes games which focus on queer stories.

Heres my links: linktr.ee/demeru

I’m working on a VN called Celestial Waltz; my novel: Aether: Echoes of the Flame; a desktop cozy game: Familiar Findings.

Thanks for giving space!
September 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I’ve been slowly working on the next character, Kharis, a love interest for Celestial Waltz. Just when I need a break from pixel art aha.
September 2, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Hi! I’m Mattie, I use they/them pronouns! I’m currently working on THREE games.

No Place to Go, a scifi VN Point and Click about love in space

#FamiliarFindings, an idle desktop creature collection game. Checkout @cliffagames.bsky.social for more.

The Celestial Waltz, an Otome/Amare VN.
August 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
So cute ;; nearly done the key art for #FamilarFindings can’t wait to show it off and get the steam page live!

#indiedev
August 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Working on new art for #FamiliarFindings! Just our cutie witch summoning a new familiar friend.
August 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Working hard to get the logo done for #FamiliarFindings. I like being able to have fun with a logo, nice break from the corporate branding I got so used to doing. Here's my process from sketch to colours. Which one's your favourite?
August 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Some more Backgrounds for my team's #liujam2025 entry, No Place To Go. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish all the BGs/items for the jam so we're only releasing the demo. I'm really proud of the work everyone's done though and of what I was able to do.

#pixelart #pointandclick
August 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
See em, post em!

The only tits picture I have ahaha did this back so long ago.
July 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
For transparency I’m talking about this post. I don’t want to be drawing attention to something that might not be 100% true in this case. I don’t want to be spreading misinformation or lying.
July 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I needed to fall back on my comfort zone for a second. She’s just a random character but I thought she was cute.
July 18, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Little commish I did for someone :)
July 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Starting to get some BGs for my team's #liujam2025 game! We got the ship you date being pulled together despite feeling so behind ahaha

#pixelart #indiedev #scifi
July 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Been working on sprites for an idle collectathon game I'm helping with. The idea is to fuse these guys together and get new critters from them.

The spirits are my favourite, love their personality. Some of these have been updated like the old dragon is sleeping on a hoard.

#PixelArt #IndieDev
July 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I am building my own world 🌙☀️✨

QRP with your world

These are from the world of the Celestial Waltz, but not all necessarily the game.

Credit to anonymous for the final pic (they don’t want to be named).
June 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
After a long couple weeks of lacking motivation I’m trying my best to catch up with the UI of my team’s #ilujam2025 submission. Here’s the basic stuff I’ve done, I’m also working on BGs and items for this one. Just struggling ahah.
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I miss my D&D character Avia, I played her for nearly 5 years and her journey was so fun 😔Here's some pics I actually finished out of the many WIPs lol I should finish some of those.
June 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Thanks for the artshare and thinking of me and congrats on reaching the 500 mark~

I'm Mattie, I do all kinds of art. I can't settle on one style lol
June 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hii! I’m Mattie, a masc-presenting NB. I make games, art, and writing, about queer experiences of all kinds. I’d love to be added to the list. Always trying to find more of my people.
June 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Entering my little guy era.

#PixelArt
June 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM