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Gabriel
@gabrielhelfenstein.bsky.social
Games + Performances
Part of Fantasia Malware
Making The House Before and The Abyssal Diplomat
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https://gabrielhelfenstein.mmm.page/
https://gabriel-helfenstein.itch.io/
https://fantasia-malware.net/
November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A new iteration of this character, a bit more toy-like.
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A mini-game to teach the Runner a new language
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reposted by Gabriel
i just published a new post! (talk transcript turned into a post)
“game engine medley” — prototyping with small tools and mixing game engines for complex storytelling
www.nathalielawhead.com/candybox/gam...

#GameDev #GameDesign
“game engine medley” — prototyping with small tools and mixing game engines for complex storytelling – The Candybox Blog
www.nathalielawhead.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A ruined world deep inside the House.
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I'm working on some pixel stuff again

btw if you have nothing to do today my tiny bitsy games are still out there, happy to be played by someone: gabriel-helfenstein.itch.io/garden-cabin...
October 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Travelling in the underworld.
October 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Diplomat in his office.

#indiegames #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
October 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Working on a new character (it's still early days).
October 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Whose turn is it to clean the sewers?

#indiegames #gamedev
October 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Reposted by Gabriel
i made MEMOREL RESTORATION PROJECT with @spdrcstl.bsky.social, a very computers game about exploring a strange and ancient filesystem.

dominoclub.itch.io/memorel
October 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Monsters are waiting for the Diplomat to make a speech.

#indiegames #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
October 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Testing out video backgrounds to give a slightly more uncanny feel to the scene.

#indiegames #gamedev
October 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Working on a new little puzzle box. The first side has a wooden creature popping out from time to time, like a cuckoo clock.

#indiegames #gamedev
October 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Waiting for the Diplomat to come out.

#indiedev #screenshotsaturday
October 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Reposted by Gabriel
Exciting news! DOMINO CLUB returns for the 10th jam! It's possible I made something for it! See all the new games here:

domino.gallery/jams/boneyar...
BONEYARD JAM
Boneyard Jam. Aug 30 - Oct 5, 2025
domino.gallery
October 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Reposted by Gabriel
Finished the trailer for Soul Injector Commando. A game where all the billionaires in the world are trapped in an elaborate underground bunker and you are tasked by God to inject souls into every last one of them so they give up their evil ways and get jobs like everyone else.
October 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Some inspiration for the House Before:

- Captain Blood, Exxos
- Nemuru Mayu, Asmik Ace
- Mighty Max, Bluebird Toys
October 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Scanning for some sentient tumors.

#indiedev
October 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Smell or listen? Might add the option to close your eyes.

#indiegames
September 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Trying out a new style for the hubworld of The House Before.
#gamedev #indiedev
September 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Working on a very important honking mechanic for The House Before. #screenshotsaturday
September 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Reposted by Gabriel
Heyo all my old games are being published by Akupara!~ and are hugely discounted right now! Also they have a lot of other really cool games in the sale so check it out 👽🐬
We’re proud to announce that we’ve partnered with @jeremycouillard.bsky.social to publish his backlog of games!

The weird and wacky worlds of Jeremy Couillard are on sale NOW as part of our 9th Anniversary Sale! 🐢💜

Check them out today for an experience truly unlike any other 👀
September 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Some more inspiration for The Abyssal Diplomat:

- Bubblegum Crisis, Toshimichi Suzuki.
- Dekalog, Krzysztof Kieślowski.
- La Belle Mort, Mathieu Bablet.
- The 22nd is Serda, by @valdram.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM