joão silva
@joaosdev.bsky.social
Game Developer @ Nitrome
⇒ Shovel Knight Dig
⇒ Mouse Work
joaosilva.me
joaosdev.itch.io
⇒ Shovel Knight Dig
⇒ Mouse Work
joaosilva.me
joaosdev.itch.io
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joão silva
@joaosdev.bsky.social
· Oct 18
hi! I’m João, game developer @ Nitrome and volleyball addict.
(added volleyball to shovel knight dig)
(added volleyball to shovel knight dig)
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My entry for #KirbyRedrawn, a new collab project hosted by @retroredrawn.bsky.social.
I've recreated World 4's Hub screen from Kirby's Adventure for the NES!
#pixelart
I've recreated World 4's Hub screen from Kirby's Adventure for the NES!
#pixelart
October 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
My entry for #KirbyRedrawn, a new collab project hosted by @retroredrawn.bsky.social.
I've recreated World 4's Hub screen from Kirby's Adventure for the NES!
#pixelart
I've recreated World 4's Hub screen from Kirby's Adventure for the NES!
#pixelart
Reposted by joão silva
Aside from sprite work, I’ve been learning and doing some VFX. Here’s a compilation of the ones I made on Threads of Time:
September 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Aside from sprite work, I’ve been learning and doing some VFX. Here’s a compilation of the ones I made on Threads of Time:
September 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I’ve always struggled with finishing projects, in the first half of this year I abandoned 11 games.
I started going to therapy to work through burnout and understand my process better.
This post by @mossmouth.bsky.social was also huge
makegames.tumblr.com/post/1136623...
⬇️
I started going to therapy to work through burnout and understand my process better.
This post by @mossmouth.bsky.social was also huge
makegames.tumblr.com/post/1136623...
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Finishing a Game
As I work towards completing my own game, I've been thinking a lot about finishing projects in general. I've noticed that there are a lot of talented developers out there that have trouble finishing.....
makegames.tumblr.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I’ve always struggled with finishing projects, in the first half of this year I abandoned 11 games.
I started going to therapy to work through burnout and understand my process better.
This post by @mossmouth.bsky.social was also huge
makegames.tumblr.com/post/1136623...
⬇️
I started going to therapy to work through burnout and understand my process better.
This post by @mossmouth.bsky.social was also huge
makegames.tumblr.com/post/1136623...
⬇️
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There's only 6 days left for the Kickstarter with less than 50% funded!
It's a big stretch, but any exposure for the game will be good in the long run 🐦
#indiegame #videogames #gamedev #roguelike #Kickstarter
It's a big stretch, but any exposure for the game will be good in the long run 🐦
#indiegame #videogames #gamedev #roguelike #Kickstarter
August 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
There's only 6 days left for the Kickstarter with less than 50% funded!
It's a big stretch, but any exposure for the game will be good in the long run 🐦
#indiegame #videogames #gamedev #roguelike #Kickstarter
It's a big stretch, but any exposure for the game will be good in the long run 🐦
#indiegame #videogames #gamedev #roguelike #Kickstarter
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📣Hey all!📣
I'm currently looking for work, sporadic freelance or more longterm.
I'm based in Porto, Portugal and do Concept, 3D, Marketing Assets and everything in between.
Most recently I concepted for Europa, and was the Art Lead for Harvest Hunt.
check out my work: urielcordas.artstation.com
I'm currently looking for work, sporadic freelance or more longterm.
I'm based in Porto, Portugal and do Concept, 3D, Marketing Assets and everything in between.
Most recently I concepted for Europa, and was the Art Lead for Harvest Hunt.
check out my work: urielcordas.artstation.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
📣Hey all!📣
I'm currently looking for work, sporadic freelance or more longterm.
I'm based in Porto, Portugal and do Concept, 3D, Marketing Assets and everything in between.
Most recently I concepted for Europa, and was the Art Lead for Harvest Hunt.
check out my work: urielcordas.artstation.com
I'm currently looking for work, sporadic freelance or more longterm.
I'm based in Porto, Portugal and do Concept, 3D, Marketing Assets and everything in between.
Most recently I concepted for Europa, and was the Art Lead for Harvest Hunt.
check out my work: urielcordas.artstation.com
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The NPCs from 'Shovel Knight Dig: Wicked Wishes' DLC send you on a variety of side quests. We added several portraits so players can keep proper track of them all.
It's been quite fun to make official renditions of these beloved characters (and some newcomers to the cast too!).
#pixelart
It's been quite fun to make official renditions of these beloved characters (and some newcomers to the cast too!).
#pixelart
June 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The NPCs from 'Shovel Knight Dig: Wicked Wishes' DLC send you on a variety of side quests. We added several portraits so players can keep proper track of them all.
It's been quite fun to make official renditions of these beloved characters (and some newcomers to the cast too!).
#pixelart
It's been quite fun to make official renditions of these beloved characters (and some newcomers to the cast too!).
#pixelart
Reposted by joão silva
I present you the Guild Hall!
By far the most demanding piece of BG art from 'Shovel Knight Dig: Wicked Wishes'.
I'm super glad to be able to share this after so long.
#pixelart
By far the most demanding piece of BG art from 'Shovel Knight Dig: Wicked Wishes'.
I'm super glad to be able to share this after so long.
#pixelart
May 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I present you the Guild Hall!
By far the most demanding piece of BG art from 'Shovel Knight Dig: Wicked Wishes'.
I'm super glad to be able to share this after so long.
#pixelart
By far the most demanding piece of BG art from 'Shovel Knight Dig: Wicked Wishes'.
I'm super glad to be able to share this after so long.
#pixelart
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the Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in 2017.
@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net
@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net
May 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
the Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in 2017.
@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net
@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net
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EXCITING NEWS!!!
Shovel Knight Dig is OUT NOW on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam, & Apple Arcade!
This release includes the full base game along with all expansions, including the Wicked Wishes update, which adds new bosses, quests, secrets, & game-changing upgrades. Delve in today!
Shovel Knight Dig is OUT NOW on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam, & Apple Arcade!
This release includes the full base game along with all expansions, including the Wicked Wishes update, which adds new bosses, quests, secrets, & game-changing upgrades. Delve in today!
May 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
EXCITING NEWS!!!
Shovel Knight Dig is OUT NOW on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam, & Apple Arcade!
This release includes the full base game along with all expansions, including the Wicked Wishes update, which adds new bosses, quests, secrets, & game-changing upgrades. Delve in today!
Shovel Knight Dig is OUT NOW on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam, & Apple Arcade!
This release includes the full base game along with all expansions, including the Wicked Wishes update, which adds new bosses, quests, secrets, & game-changing upgrades. Delve in today!
Made a custom clock
- pi zero 2 w
- 3.5 inch LCD (touch)
- 3D printed case
- pi zero 2 w
- 3.5 inch LCD (touch)
- 3D printed case
May 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Made a custom clock
- pi zero 2 w
- 3.5 inch LCD (touch)
- 3D printed case
- pi zero 2 w
- 3.5 inch LCD (touch)
- 3D printed case
one more thing I worked on announced this month yey 🎆
Ready your shovels!
Shovel Knight Dig is tunneling onto Xbox & PS5 on 05/15. It'll include the base game & all expansions, including the upcoming DLC, Wicked Wishes. This final update adds new bosses, quests, secrets, & game-changing upgrades, making this the definitive version.
Shovel Knight Dig is tunneling onto Xbox & PS5 on 05/15. It'll include the base game & all expansions, including the upcoming DLC, Wicked Wishes. This final update adds new bosses, quests, secrets, & game-changing upgrades, making this the definitive version.
May 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
one more thing I worked on announced this month yey 🎆
yey I can finally share the project ive been workin on at @nitrome.bsky.social honestly such a fun project to work on
www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/04... (via @nintendolife.com)
www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/04... (via @nintendolife.com)
'Mouse Work' Looks Like It Might Be The Switch 2 Equivalent Of 'Snipperclips'
Mouse minigames!
www.nintendolife.com
April 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
yey I can finally share the project ive been workin on at @nitrome.bsky.social honestly such a fun project to work on
www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/04... (via @nintendolife.com)
www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/04... (via @nintendolife.com)
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hey so uh one of the main Nintendo Switch 2 Direct streams completely ate our trailer due to I guess technical difficulties?? so if you guys could share this it would mean a lot 😅
Introducing STARSEEKER, a brand new game from the developers of ASTRONEER.
STARSEEKER is all about the joy of discovery and the camaraderie that emerges from an evolving, cooperative experience. We hope you'll enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it... sometime in 2026.
STARSEEKER is all about the joy of discovery and the camaraderie that emerges from an evolving, cooperative experience. We hope you'll enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it... sometime in 2026.
April 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
hey so uh one of the main Nintendo Switch 2 Direct streams completely ate our trailer due to I guess technical difficulties?? so if you guys could share this it would mean a lot 😅
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Now streaming the development of my Colony Sim + RPG game! ⚒️🤖⚔️
Today will be all about diplomacy! Let's try to have allies and play nice with them!
Come join me!
www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine
Today will be all about diplomacy! Let's try to have allies and play nice with them!
Come join me!
www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine
November 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Now streaming the development of my Colony Sim + RPG game! ⚒️🤖⚔️
Today will be all about diplomacy! Let's try to have allies and play nice with them!
Come join me!
www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine
Today will be all about diplomacy! Let's try to have allies and play nice with them!
Come join me!
www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine
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My short piano interpretation of the Overworld theme in Shovel Knight Dig.
(Not new, I posted it on the other site about 2 yrs ago).
I've heard it for years working on the game, but I still felt like playing it.
Music composed by Jake Kaufman.
(Not new, I posted it on the other site about 2 yrs ago).
I've heard it for years working on the game, but I still felt like playing it.
Music composed by Jake Kaufman.
November 9, 2024 at 3:20 PM
My short piano interpretation of the Overworld theme in Shovel Knight Dig.
(Not new, I posted it on the other site about 2 yrs ago).
I've heard it for years working on the game, but I still felt like playing it.
Music composed by Jake Kaufman.
(Not new, I posted it on the other site about 2 yrs ago).
I've heard it for years working on the game, but I still felt like playing it.
Music composed by Jake Kaufman.
Reposted by joão silva
Que tal um “HD-2D” isométrico?
November 4, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Que tal um “HD-2D” isométrico?
hi! I’m João, game developer @ Nitrome and volleyball addict.
(added volleyball to shovel knight dig)
(added volleyball to shovel knight dig)
October 18, 2024 at 4:15 PM
hi! I’m João, game developer @ Nitrome and volleyball addict.
(added volleyball to shovel knight dig)
(added volleyball to shovel knight dig)
Reposted by joão silva
The changes to blocking might be the final straw for many. Here are some starter packs to help those moving over! 👇
Indie Devs & Artists – go.bsky.app/98Vcxfm
Members from @thegig.bsky.social – go.bsky.app/UUkuMMg
Portuguese Games Industry – go.bsky.app/JhcMTM8
Wholesome Games – go.bsky.app/K8FkqJM
Indie Devs & Artists – go.bsky.app/98Vcxfm
Members from @thegig.bsky.social – go.bsky.app/UUkuMMg
Portuguese Games Industry – go.bsky.app/JhcMTM8
Wholesome Games – go.bsky.app/K8FkqJM
October 16, 2024 at 9:15 PM
The changes to blocking might be the final straw for many. Here are some starter packs to help those moving over! 👇
Indie Devs & Artists – go.bsky.app/98Vcxfm
Members from @thegig.bsky.social – go.bsky.app/UUkuMMg
Portuguese Games Industry – go.bsky.app/JhcMTM8
Wholesome Games – go.bsky.app/K8FkqJM
Indie Devs & Artists – go.bsky.app/98Vcxfm
Members from @thegig.bsky.social – go.bsky.app/UUkuMMg
Portuguese Games Industry – go.bsky.app/JhcMTM8
Wholesome Games – go.bsky.app/K8FkqJM
Finally got one of these 𓆩♡𓆪
December 1, 2023 at 9:45 AM
Finally got one of these 𓆩♡𓆪