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Eike
@zet23t.bsky.social
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Game dev / game artist
Favorite tools: C, Aseprite, Blender

Working on: 8-bitBot, a programming puzzle game

Wishlist 8-bitBot: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3959370/8bitBot/

Twitter: @zet23t
Blog: https://quakatoo.com
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Eike @zet23t.bsky.social · Oct 3
This is 8-bitBot: A programming puzzle game that I am working on and aiming to release in December.
There is much to do still, but it is coming nicely along so far.

Steam wishlisting: store.steampowered.com/app/3959370/...
Playable demo on my website (a bit outdated): quakatoo.com/projects/cod...
zet23t.bsky.social
New vs old version of my steam capsule design.
I've been growing doubtful if the capsule art represents #8-bitBot well, so ... I tried to improve it. I don't know if this is an improvement, but ... it is something. Time will tell.

#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #puzzlegame
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
Well, that is something... 🥳
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
The 8-bitBot demo version is now on itch io: zet23t.itch.io/8-bitbot - playable in browser.

Let's see how that goes :)

#gamedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #programminggame #solodev
8-bitBot Demo version by Eike Decker
Program bots to solve small puzzles
zet23t.itch.io
November 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
Just noticed that the number of props that I am adding to my game is growing faster than my steam wishlist count of said game and is probably soon higher 🙃

#indiedev #solodev
November 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
I smoothed the insertion process for new instructions.
So I removed the darkening overlay and preventing the popup to close... Well, technically it does "close", but a new one is replacing it. It is just another hack on top of everything, so who cares 🤷

#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib #8-bitBot
November 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
My collection of office assets I created for my game thus far.
The idea with the printer is, that the bots can deliver paper to it, though I lack the tech at the moment to make this work...

#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib #puzzlegame #programming
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
The loading window I built. It typically shows for less than 1s, so I added a pause to record this.... I'll also add the version number. Which I want to have somewhat automated. Like incrementing a build number when making builds, etc.

#raylib #gamedev #indiedev #8-bitBot
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
zet23t.bsky.social
The web build of my game is now around 13MB (compressed), so downloading the data file can take a while. During that game, the game content just stayed black - which isn't great.

So today I improved that, and it ... got interesting. 🧵

#gamedev #indiedev #devlog #raylib
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
Revisiting one of the oldest part of my project's code base to improve the UX of placing instructions... and old means: just 3 months old. Yet, it feels so outdated already.
And at that point, that file had only like 3k lines of code 😅
#gamedev #indiedev #raylib #programming
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
zet23t.bsky.social
Can you do me a favor and quickly test the browser game version of my game? Optimally, also test the feedback system in the main menu :D

quakatoo.com/projects/8-b...

Thank you ♥️

#gamedev #cozygame #puzzlegame #programming #webgame
8-bitBot
8-bitBot: A programming puzzle game where you have to solve coding challenges.
quakatoo.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
The new screen when finishing a level. 6h of work maybe and about 200 lines of code.
Creating art assets. Trying to figure out general concept. Doubting if I can get something somewhat decent done. Arguing with myself to keep things simple.

#gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #puzzlegame
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
I just closed ScreenToGif and it asked me if I want to install the new version. Yeah, sure, I am done with the app!

Then I open OBS studio. It right away asks me, if I want to install the new version. Hell, NO, I have to do something!

Guess which app I update more frequently...
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
Still in the process of creating a proper win screen, but at least it starts looking usable.
I believe this has to be animated and flash a little as a reward, so I hope this is worth the time.

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3959370?...

#gamedev #indiedev #raylib #puzzlegame #cozygame
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
zet23t.bsky.social
The process how I design the UI for my game is utmost terrible. I should really look for simplifying this. My entire approach is flawed. Besides, I am not happy with the current skin. But I have no time to replace it now 😫

#gamedev #indiedev #raylib
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
Always funny to compile a binary in WSL and running it as a desktop app on Windows... utmost surprising that this is working at all.

#gamedev #raylib #c
November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
After fixing the web version, I am preparing more level updates for #8-bitBot for the alpha release
- new win condition: loading a crate on a bot
- new floor signs
- adding levels and localized descriptions

Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3959370?...
#gamedev #puzzlegame #programming #raylib
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
Current state on my Android phone🫠
Have to debug the shaders. That will be fun.
I will try to expose my local test webserver to my phone and implement hot reloading for the shader so I make and test changes without a half minute rebuild/test time.
#gamedev #indiedev #webgl #raylib #shaderprogramming
November 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
zet23t.bsky.social
This is the current tutorial state, captured again!

I started going over the levels again, too. I want to hold on the idea that in the beginning, the bot needs to be brought home.

Steam page:
store.steampowered.com/app/3959370?...
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #solodev #raylib #cozygame #puzzlegame
November 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
Adding tile variants: one tile type can have different versions of the same tile type to create a bit of variety. Using it here for subtle color variations for the floor tiles. I am not entirely sure if this kind of color variation is good.

#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib
November 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
zet23t.bsky.social
Turns out that the level AABB is not so great for overall camera zoom fitting; the lamp is really high...
November 1, 2025 at 7:18 AM
zet23t.bsky.social
State of the tutorial for the first level. The workflow is not great, but I am not sure if I will change it.
Each step needs changes to like 5 different parts of the program. It would be much nicer if all was in a single place for each step, but that is difficult.
#gamedev #devlog #indiedev #raylib
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
This is how my tutorial system works: For the portions of interest in the UI code, I call a function with an enum and a rectangle in the tutorial module to register a named location.
The tutorial system can then use that information to highlight these elements.
#gamedev #solodev #indiedev #raylib #c
The image shows a development screenshot of the 8-bitBot tutorial system. Several red rectangles outline key user interface areas, each labeled with text identifiers such as “TUT_ELEM_LEVEL_PROGRAM_PANEL” and “TUT_ELEM_LEVEL_VIEWPORT.” These markers indicate which UI elements are being tracked by the tutorial logic. In the center of the screen, a small 3D level is visible with a blue robot following a dashed path toward a parking spot, surrounded by trees, rocks, and traffic cones. A dialogue box with a character portrait appears in the lower right corner, explaining that this is the world view where the bot can be seen. The scene combines the functional tutorial overlay with the regular game environment to test UI highlighting and dialogue presentation.
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 AM
zet23t.bsky.social
I picked up @tonialuisa.bsky.social suggestion for the target spot and I think it looks good :D
BUT, I have another question... This is the first level in the game - how would you prefer to start? I haven't got many decoration done for the industrial parts, yet.

#gamedev #gameart #indiedev #blender
The image shows a small forest-themed level from 8-bitBot. A blue robot stands on a stone path marked by a dashed blue line leading toward a parking tile labeled “P.” The path runs through a narrow canyon bordered by large rocks and dense vegetation. On the left, a tall autumn-colored tree, bushes, and mushrooms grow near a fallen log. On the right, a pine tree, a traffic cone, and ferns decorate the edge of the walkway, while a small spiderweb clings to one of the rocks. Scattered autumn leaves and uneven ground tiles add a natural, slightly overgrown look. The image shows a clean, indoor-themed level from 8-bitBot. A blue robot stands on a tiled floor, following a dashed blue line that leads to a parking tile marked with a “P.” The level has a structured, factory-like layout with smooth grey walls and safety-striped edges. On the left, wall panels display a clock and a blueprint-like screen, while a wooden crate filled with debris sits on the ground. On the right, a small potted plant and another crate add some color and detail to the otherwise industrial setting.
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
Well... it did not crash in the end 🙃
I think that counts for something...
Progress is OK so far, but I need some hotkeys to jump to steps to speed up testing...

#gamedev #indiedev #raylib #solodev
October 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
zet23t.bsky.social
First tutorial steps ... oh boy. I think the system I use is sane, but I have to watch out to not lock the player... I already had some cases during testing 🫠

#gamedev #indiedev #devlog #solodev
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM