JayS Dead Dev
@sotodev.bsky.social
Indie game developer and USMC vet creating Cardboard Cowboy, a western themed FPS-RPG!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/Cardboard_Cowboy/
Check out our other links:
https://linktr.ee/CardboardCowboy
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/Cardboard_Cowboy/
Check out our other links:
https://linktr.ee/CardboardCowboy
Had a moment today in the thick of some development stress and took a bit of a break. Coming back however, I had this overwhelming sense of gratitude, I'm very lucky to be doing exactly what I want in a time of economic uncertainty and I know it's not the same for others.
November 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Had a moment today in the thick of some development stress and took a bit of a break. Coming back however, I had this overwhelming sense of gratitude, I'm very lucky to be doing exactly what I want in a time of economic uncertainty and I know it's not the same for others.
(sound on) It's crazy how much audio adds to a game! Implemented Pete's wind audio for dynamic movement sounds.
#indiedev #gameaudio #ue5
#indiedev #gameaudio #ue5
November 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
(sound on) It's crazy how much audio adds to a game! Implemented Pete's wind audio for dynamic movement sounds.
#indiedev #gameaudio #ue5
#indiedev #gameaudio #ue5
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The best part about being a dumpster diving robot is finding retro technology and recycling its parts to upgrade your own body.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev
November 15, 2025 at 5:55 AM
The best part about being a dumpster diving robot is finding retro technology and recycling its parts to upgrade your own body.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev
Sliding around on my butt with some extra spicy revolvers. Maybe we should make a whole level that's just one big penguin hill? 🤔
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #western
Gunslingers wanted:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #western
Gunslingers wanted:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sliding around on my butt with some extra spicy revolvers. Maybe we should make a whole level that's just one big penguin hill? 🤔
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #western
Gunslingers wanted:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #western
Gunslingers wanted:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
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It's world diabetes day today, I've had type 1 diabetes since I was 15... so for over 22 years (🫣)!
When I drew myself for the new Wax Heads trailer, it's the first time I've been more explicit about it by showing my libre blood sensor on my arm. 👀
When I drew myself for the new Wax Heads trailer, it's the first time I've been more explicit about it by showing my libre blood sensor on my arm. 👀
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
It's world diabetes day today, I've had type 1 diabetes since I was 15... so for over 22 years (🫣)!
When I drew myself for the new Wax Heads trailer, it's the first time I've been more explicit about it by showing my libre blood sensor on my arm. 👀
When I drew myself for the new Wax Heads trailer, it's the first time I've been more explicit about it by showing my libre blood sensor on my arm. 👀
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
@cometx5.bsky.social , come yell from my virtual back seat while I play this game with lowest resolution on.
Just going for a test drive.
Wishlist Today!
store.steampowered.com/app/3871250/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #drivinggame
Wishlist Today!
store.steampowered.com/app/3871250/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #drivinggame
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
@cometx5.bsky.social , come yell from my virtual back seat while I play this game with lowest resolution on.
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Bit of behind the scenes on my carboard box-ins for the town level Bottomwater.🚂🌵
#screenshotsaturdays #ue5 #leveldesign
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_cH...
Cardboard Cowboy on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
#screenshotsaturdays #ue5 #leveldesign
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_cH...
Cardboard Cowboy on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
November Level Design Preview
YouTube video by Ded Dev Indie
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Bit of behind the scenes on my carboard box-ins for the town level Bottomwater.🚂🌵
#screenshotsaturdays #ue5 #leveldesign
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_cH...
Cardboard Cowboy on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
#screenshotsaturdays #ue5 #leveldesign
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_cH...
Cardboard Cowboy on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
Howdy #PitchYaGame
Cardboard Cowboy is a gunslinging game set in cardboard west! An FPS shooting gallery with RPG and looter elements, think of Call of Juarez delivered in a Paper Mario world. (volume on)🌵
Wishlist Cardboard Cowboy:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
Cardboard Cowboy is a gunslinging game set in cardboard west! An FPS shooting gallery with RPG and looter elements, think of Call of Juarez delivered in a Paper Mario world. (volume on)🌵
Wishlist Cardboard Cowboy:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
November 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Howdy #PitchYaGame
Cardboard Cowboy is a gunslinging game set in cardboard west! An FPS shooting gallery with RPG and looter elements, think of Call of Juarez delivered in a Paper Mario world. (volume on)🌵
Wishlist Cardboard Cowboy:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
Cardboard Cowboy is a gunslinging game set in cardboard west! An FPS shooting gallery with RPG and looter elements, think of Call of Juarez delivered in a Paper Mario world. (volume on)🌵
Wishlist Cardboard Cowboy:
store.steampowered.com/app/3856780/...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I made a houdini tool that I'll be using to generate cardboard cutouts from images and wrap the UV's. Goodbye modelling.
#houdinifx #indiegame #Ue5
#houdinifx #indiegame #Ue5
November 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I made a houdini tool that I'll be using to generate cardboard cutouts from images and wrap the UV's. Goodbye modelling.
#houdinifx #indiegame #Ue5
#houdinifx #indiegame #Ue5
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Come discover #CrimsonFurnace at the #SteamShopKeepers event!
Check out our game and many other talented game creators!
Thanks to @rogueduck.net for hosting.💖
#IndieGame #CozyHorror #Cozy #cookinggame #CreepyCute
Check out our game and many other talented game creators!
Thanks to @rogueduck.net for hosting.💖
#IndieGame #CozyHorror #Cozy #cookinggame #CreepyCute
November 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Come discover #CrimsonFurnace at the #SteamShopKeepers event!
Check out our game and many other talented game creators!
Thanks to @rogueduck.net for hosting.💖
#IndieGame #CozyHorror #Cozy #cookinggame #CreepyCute
Check out our game and many other talented game creators!
Thanks to @rogueduck.net for hosting.💖
#IndieGame #CozyHorror #Cozy #cookinggame #CreepyCute
Today was a day for sure. Finally bit the bullet and upgraded engine versions. Spent most of the time refactoring and being spat on by visual studio but we made it to the other side. This week we switched source control from Github to Perforce, now this :0 I need a taco Tuesday time now
#indiedev
#indiedev
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Today was a day for sure. Finally bit the bullet and upgraded engine versions. Spent most of the time refactoring and being spat on by visual studio but we made it to the other side. This week we switched source control from Github to Perforce, now this :0 I need a taco Tuesday time now
#indiedev
#indiedev
Can confirm Josh is real and totally not a bunch of beavers stacked up in a trench coat, I even shook his furry clawed hand before
Behind every indie game is a real person bringing it to life.
And Indieformer? It was just me, Josh — curating gems so you could search less, and play more.
Now it’s two of us: Clem’s joined in to help build this thing out, bringing his sharp eye for hidden gems (and countless hours of playtime).
And Indieformer? It was just me, Josh — curating gems so you could search less, and play more.
Now it’s two of us: Clem’s joined in to help build this thing out, bringing his sharp eye for hidden gems (and countless hours of playtime).
October 31, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Can confirm Josh is real and totally not a bunch of beavers stacked up in a trench coat, I even shook his furry clawed hand before
Some more changes with reload flourish and glove interactions with weapons. Got a cool guy gunslinger vibe going here 🌵🤠
#unrealengine #indiedev #blender
#unrealengine #indiedev #blender
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Some more changes with reload flourish and glove interactions with weapons. Got a cool guy gunslinger vibe going here 🌵🤠
#unrealengine #indiedev #blender
#unrealengine #indiedev #blender
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoN1...
Are you afraid of your scope? Just keep it simple. It will be ok <3
#indiedev #unrealengine #devlog
Are you afraid of your scope? Just keep it simple. It will be ok <3
#indiedev #unrealengine #devlog
How Keeping Game Dev Simple Can Help Your Projects
YouTube video by Ded Dev Indie
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoN1...
Are you afraid of your scope? Just keep it simple. It will be ok <3
#indiedev #unrealengine #devlog
Are you afraid of your scope? Just keep it simple. It will be ok <3
#indiedev #unrealengine #devlog
Nothing like being late on the playtest deadline :)
We will learn for next time haha
#indiedev #steamworks
We will learn for next time haha
#indiedev #steamworks
October 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Nothing like being late on the playtest deadline :)
We will learn for next time haha
#indiedev #steamworks
We will learn for next time haha
#indiedev #steamworks
Been having a lot of fun with Keith and the team on this playtest build. As soon as Steam gives the okey'dokey we'll have it up and public for people to jump into!
#indiedev #unrealengine #western
#indiedev #unrealengine #western
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Been having a lot of fun with Keith and the team on this playtest build. As soon as Steam gives the okey'dokey we'll have it up and public for people to jump into!
#indiedev #unrealengine #western
#indiedev #unrealengine #western
Well it's been nice in the game industry for this last year, but it's time I must say goodbye. Friends, colleagues, associates and scholars, today I must leave as I have been accepted by the notorious Illuminati Brotherhood to join. This is as much a victory for the little guy as it is the convent.
October 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Well it's been nice in the game industry for this last year, but it's time I must say goodbye. Friends, colleagues, associates and scholars, today I must leave as I have been accepted by the notorious Illuminati Brotherhood to join. This is as much a victory for the little guy as it is the convent.
Checkpoint posts or "time post" for our obstacle course galleries. 🎉
#indiedev #niagara #UnrealEngine
#indiedev #niagara #UnrealEngine
October 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Checkpoint posts or "time post" for our obstacle course galleries. 🎉
#indiedev #niagara #UnrealEngine
#indiedev #niagara #UnrealEngine