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Skylight Studios
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Games are better when played together! We build games you can play async - when life gets too busy + coordinating friends is hard.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/Skylight
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skylight-studios-inc
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Hey #TeaseYaGame! SABOTAGE is our game!

Playtest is free on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...

Why would you?
🩶 Short sessions!
🩵 Async. Play “with” friends.
🖤 Diff challenge mission / day
💜 Windows or Steam Deck
🎮 Friendly / Pick up & play

#gameDev #indieGames #indieGameDev
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Forward! Really cool progress BTS on #Sabotage character designs this week!

Fun new features added to playtest.

Excited to share & get feedback! Join us!

Jump in!
Follow!
Hit the Discord!

store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...

#ScreenshotSaturday #indieDev #gameDev #indiegames #indieGameDev
A non-traditional side view of gameplay in Sabotage. Instead of standard 3rd person, over the shoulder, we have a side view of our single-wheeled robot smuggler racing across a bridge, hauling a super simple delivery: an upright piano. Sparks fly from the robot's wheel. A boost pad is visible on the ground, with some sparkling VFX rising up from the acceleration point. Game UI is visible on screen, with a timer and the purple SABOTAGE logo in the upper right corner. On Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/Sabotage?utm_source=reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/hNk4b8GzvR
January 11, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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indiecade.bsky.social
Congratulations to the nominees for the Audio Design Award! 🎵

@tempolab.games
@ritualstudios @iamdovetail
@bearmask.io
@tempopogame

Find out more on - www.indiecade.com/festival-202...

🏆 Awards on both Steam and YouTube on Saturday, January 17th starting at 11:00 am PST/2:00 pm EST 👀
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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indiecade.bsky.social
Congratulations to the nominees for the Live Action Awards!
Find out more on - www.indiecade.com/festival-202...

@nicedreamgames
@nathanleighsays
@harperferry

Awards on both Steam and YouTube on Saturday, January 17th starting at 11:00 am PST/2:00 pm EST
January 9, 2026 at 2:21 AM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Smugglers Wanted!

Sabotage wants you: Take it for a spin! 🎮
Intuitive, but challenging. Different every day!

Follow! Join Discord! Give feedback on game and SOON - on ✨in-progress✨art ✨!

PLAYTEST is open: store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...

#wishlistWednesday #indieDev #gameDev #indiegames
Screenshot of action in the game "SABOTAGE" A delivery robot (player character) has an armored style case on their back and sparks fly from the single tire / wheel of the robot as they lean in to the acceleration across a bridge and prep to run the gauntlet of authoritarian police bots directly ahead. This is a typical day in the life of a smuggler robot. Yellow speed boost pads glow on the surface of the road, with some magic turbo sparkle vfx floating above. The visuals are all prototype placeholder models; simpler shapes, basic colors and placeholder textures. The game UI is visible: pause, coin balance, level, energy, timer, controls for Jump & Boost. The SABOTAGE logo is visble upper right corner. discord server is here - https://discord.gg/hNk4b8GzvR playtest is open now on steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/Sabotage?utm_source=bsky
January 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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altkeygames.bsky.social
Marketing decided we could let the playtest run for a couple more days!

Unwind after a hard day's work in our (not) cozy management game!

#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gaming
January 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Our First list is officially full and we only have about 60 spots left in our second one!

If you'd like to be added drop your handle!

Don't forget to give us a follow and share this starter pack with your friends!

go.bsky.app/35F76pm
November 25, 2024 at 6:34 PM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
“SIM-BOT, you are the King of all you survey…”

Cue the music!

Behold, The Gym...a super-secret level where we test-drive fun.
You can’t get in. It’s off limits! Devs only!

( Don’t L👀K in the replies! )

#indiegames #indieDev #gameDev #screenshotSaturday

store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...
Screenshot of a "gym" level from the game SABOTAGE. A smuggler robot stands high up on a greybox ridge, looking down on a valley filled with gaming goodness. Lots of small stations are shown, where we test a range of mechanics, motion, and feel. You can see police bots, electric grind rails (skate / grind test), ramps of various shapes and sizes, boost pads and various elements of differentiated elevation. All of it useful for exploring platformer and driving fun. Helps us find a little bit of juice. It's a safe space to explore prior to integration into the levels that everyone sees in a standard play session.
January 4, 2026 at 12:51 AM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
SAB-mmmm-O-TAGE 🍕

Happy #ScreenshotSaturday!

We have a couple hundred playtest signups. Come check it out! We are super excited to share. We 💙 Feedback!

Intuitive. Action. Short sessions! Single player!

store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #games #indieGameDev
Screenshot of gameplay from the blockout prototype playtest for Sabotage. Lots of placeholder imagery. The level is a functional blockout with primitive shapes and basic colors that insinuate a futuristic city. The player's character in center of screen is a Robot (also a functional / blockout model) that has 3 parts to their anatomy: big white head, big grey wheel underneath (for speedy drifty goodness), and robot is wearing some cool purple headphones - cause we need to whistle while we work. The robot is speeding through the scene - smoke comes off their tires and a tire track is getting pasted on the ground - smuggling (carrying) a stack of piping hot pizzas to somebody who wanted something that is not available on the standard menu from BigCo in BigTown.
December 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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benithemaker.bsky.social
Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! 🎉 Let's promote your game!

Drop your #indiegame below 🚀

#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam
December 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Play Sabotage! Make "special" deliveries.

Why's it look blocky? Art concepts are in-progress! Our greybox (colorbox) has been tuned for fun.
Diff SHORT mission every day.
Async play w/friends.

Follow for updates + give feedback!

Playtest on Steam

#wishlistWednesday

discord.gg/bEmtAbSU 👀
Sabotage on Steam
As a smuggler and rogue robot-for-hire, you're willing and able to deliver stuff that standard issue city drones cannot - no matter how weird! Every day is a new challenge, but your reputation and wal...
store.steampowered.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Hey #TeaseYaGame! SABOTAGE is our game!

Playtest is free on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...

Why would you?
🩶 Short sessions!
🩵 Async. Play “with” friends.
🖤 Diff challenge mission / day
💜 Windows or Steam Deck
🎮 Friendly / Pick up & play

#gameDev #indieGames #indieGameDev
December 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Thanks @indiecade.bsky.social for hosting Creator's Retreat this week!

AMAZING to see others, host & see demos, & get some playtime + feedback on #SABOTAGE playtest!

Feeling left out? We Got U! Play from home! Invite friends!

Link in reply👇

#screenshotSaturday #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
Picture of demo table setup at the IndieCade Creator's Retreat. A round, table with black tablecloth is supporting the Skylight Studios Sabotage Playtest kit, which includes: A black laptop that shows the title / start screen for Sabotage Playtest; a USB-connected XBox controller for playtesters to use in the demo; a plastic table-top sign display holder thing holds a 1-sheet printout for Sabotage Playtest, with QR codes that link to Steam page and to Discord Channel; and a pair of glasses rest upside down to the left of the computer... so the photographer can rub their tired eyes and take a picture.
December 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Are you @indiecade.bsky.social event today?

You could playtest SABOTAGE in-person on a Steam Deck even...maybe!

Check out #IndieCade

Say 'Hi' if you are at the beach* today! 🎮👋🏄‍♀️☀️🌴😎

*Beach = Santa Monica @ IndieCade!

store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...

#indieDev #indieGameDev #GameDev
Sabotage on Steam
As a smuggler and rogue robot-for-hire, you're willing and able to deliver stuff that standard issue city drones cannot - no matter how weird! Every day is a new challenge, but your reputation and wal...
store.steampowered.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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edwigelel.bsky.social
The Women-Led Games Steam Festival just started! store.steampowered.com/curator/4376...

It features games where at least 50% team members are women/nb :)

The Abbess Garden's demo is in there :) And a lot more cozy games!

#indiegames #indiedev #cozygame
Women-Led games: Official selection visual, with a a retro screen displaying The Abbess Garden key art (the abbey, the garden and Agnès, a 17th century peasant)
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Plenty o' posts today about new releases, but this post is about participation & feedback!

Come playtest our little slice. Tell us if you had fun!

store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...

Discord: discord.gg/bEmtAbSU

...and wishlists welcome!
#wishlistWednesday
#gameDev #indieDev #indieGameDev
adaptation of still from banger of a horror movie, Let the Right One In. The image shows a silhouette of female behind glass, with their right hand pressed lightly against the pane. It is ominously foggy and creepy, without much detail visible. Just enough to make you nervous. Text overlay says, "Let the Playtesters In"
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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doublefine.com
In just 🚨 ONE HOUR 🚨 you shall be treated to a positively spectacular cavalcade of indie game goodness!

The @dayofthedevs.org @thegameawards.com Digital Showcase is almost here, so navigate to the countdown and watch along at 10am PT!

youtu.be/4nCX95t5cWY?...
Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition
YouTube video by thegameawards
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December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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mikerose.bsky.social
Mike and Rami Are Still Here.

mikeandrami.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Have you tried Sabotage? Great on #SteamDeck ICYMI
Demo playtest is live. Invite a friend! Games are better w/ others. This one is async. No calendar coordination req'd.

If you tried before, we had a small Steam Depot bug.
Fixed now. Jump in!🎮

discord.gg/xqsA5zt5g9

#indieDev #gameDev #sabotage
Sabotage on Steam
As a smuggler & rogue robot-for-hire, you're willing & able to deliver stuff that standard issue city drones cannot - no matter how weird! Every day is a new challenge, but your reputation and...
store.steampowered.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
@screenshotsaturday.bsky.social
Welcome to the future.
Bad news: gig economy still exists & it's automated.
Good news: you ignore rules!

Some deliveries are harder than others. 🎮🖤🤖

Gameplay preview playtest. Jump in!

#indieDev #gameDev #screenshotSaturday
store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...
Screenshot from gameplay prototype for Sabotage (working title) - a playtest available on Steam. Image shows the player's character - a robot - who is struggling to navigate through the fog while towing a very heavy trailer. UI for the game is visible, showing time elapsed, cargo health and battery life. The game logo is superimposed in upper left corner.
November 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Hi! New 2-person dev team here — playtesting our 1st prototype.
Out-run & out-prank friends in daily challenges. 
It’s an early greybox, but we’d ❤️ feedback on missions, controls & social stuff. 

Playtest on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2939300/...

discord.gg/xqsA5zt5g9

#indieDev #gameDev
November 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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🚨 Creator Day is LIVE! 🚨

For the next 24 hours we are waiving our platform fee! Creators will get the most they can from each transaction.

Support your favorite developers and check out over 15,000 projects participating in our Black Friday sale

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November 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
skylightstudios.bsky.social
Awards & Award Show nominations & results get hotly debated by players.

#SteamAwards give you a vote. You get a voice. Shout out your fave 2025 titles!

Help other players find great #games.
Help Devs keep on building.

#gamedev #indiedev

All shows should have: "Best Game You Suck At Award" 🙃
Nominate Games for the Steam Awards
Nominations for the Steam Awards are open until December 1st @ 10am Pacific
store.steampowered.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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doublefine.com
🦃 ~Thanksgiving Thoughts~ 🦃

Thanksgiving is about sharing. You should share The Making Of Keeper with your family today! If they know nothing about games, you'll educate them. If they love video games, you'll delight them with this high-quality documentary.

Everyone wins!

youtu.be/1OOfRTfMnx0
The Making Of Double Fine's Keeper
Peer behind the striped Double Fine curtains for another glimpse behind the scenes, in this Making-of Keeper featurette! Last time we made one of these it was a huge 33 course banquet, but this…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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dragonsnacksgames.bsky.social
📍 SF! Our CEO, @jenmacl.bsky.social speaks TOMORROW at GamesBeat Next. Session details 👇

“Thriving in the Storm: Sustainable Game Businesses”.

🗓Thu 13 Nov, 12:00–12:30pm, Vista Studio West (4F Stage 2). Come talk sustainable funding, partnerships + communities!
Panel listing for “Thriving in the Storm: Sustainable Game Businesses Strategies for Turbulent Times,” with Jen MacLean shown as a speaker. Session time 12:00–12:30pm, location Vista Studio West (4th Floor, Stage 2)
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM