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@bloomingbatsstudio.bsky.social

From sketch to final art: Willow’s Paper House is a story coming to life.

Who else loves to see how games are made? 🎭

#WillowsPaperHouse #IndieGame #CozyHorror #IndieHorror #GameArt #DarkFantasy #CreepyCute #MysteryGame #ArtProcess #Gamedev

October 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM Everybody can reply

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Eric Hamel

@erichamel.bsky.social

The next detective avatar in our #whodunit #indiegame is the Forensic Psychologist:

She’s built a career on her shrewd understanding of the complexities of the human mind. Now she’s turning her skills to unmasking the evil in our midst.
#SecondStab #mysterygame

October 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM Everybody can reply

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Active Dog Studio

@activedogstudio.bsky.social

Finding a key and unlocking new rooms to further your detective work.

#IndieGameDeveloper #MysteryGame #SteamGame #IndieHorror #GamingCommunity #GamedevLife #GameArt #mystery #crime #cluedo

Wishlist it at:
store.steampowered.com/app/3871590/...

October 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM Everybody can reply

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Active Dog Studio

@activedogstudio.bsky.social

Questioning Amelia Clark about her whereabouts. Does she seems suspicious to you?

Wishlist it at:
store.steampowered.com/app/3871590/...

#IndieGameDeveloper #MysteryGame #SteamGame #IndieHorror #GamingCommunity #GamedevLife #GameArt #murdermystery #crime #cluedo

October 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM Everybody can reply

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Active Dog Studio

@activedogstudio.bsky.social

Talking to suspects is important. Can you spot a liar?

#IndieGameDeveloper #MysteryGame #SteamGame #IndieHorror #GamingCommunity #GamedevLife #GameArt #murdermystery #crime #cluedo

October 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM Everybody can reply

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Trollymog

@trollymog.bsky.social

Come say hi in one hour (8am-noon EDT) for day 9 of Danganronpa V3! We're getting closer to another murder... will Monokuma give another motive today? #smallstreamer #twitchaffiliate #pngtuber #twitch #visualnovel #horrorgame #mysterygame

twitch.tv/trollymog

October 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM Everybody can reply

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Active Dog Studio

@activedogstudio.bsky.social

youtu.be/rWgbXo8ZsOg

#IndieGameDeveloper #MysteryGame #SteamGame #IndieHorror #GamingCommunity #GamedevLife #GameArt #murdermystery #crime #cluedo

Death in the Manor (Trailer)

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Death in the Manor (Trailer)

YouTube video by Active Dog Studio

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October 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM Everybody can reply

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ENTRY-LVL

@entrylvldev.bsky.social

Coming in second-place—Mystery Cove from a talented team of nine #indiedevs at Finn's Fables! 🥈✨

In this charming noir-inspired #mysterygame, take on the role of a rookie fish detective & help Chief Fishhook solve a deadly poisoning case at Mystery Cove!

🔗 finnsfables.itch.io/mystery-cove

Mystery Cove by Finn's Fables, Duke Stanza, Mirisy

Solve a fishy murder mystery.

finnsfables.itch.io

October 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM Everybody can reply

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Trollymog

@trollymog.bsky.social

Pop on by in one hour (8am-noon EDT) for day 8 of Danganronpa V3! We'll finish exploring what's opened in the school, and then find someone to date. #smallstreamer #twitchaffiliate #pngtuber #twitch #visualnovel #horrorgame #mysterygame

twitch.tv/trollymog

October 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM Everybody can reply

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The Indie Brew - Your Indie Game Media Specialists

@theindiebrew.com.au

Time to put on our detective hats! 🕵️‍♂️ Bec's diving into the atmospheric world of Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders. Join her as we tackle some mysteries!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/yZTab14FxJY

#Casebook1899 #LetsPlay #IndieGame #MysteryGame

October 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM Everybody can reply

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Delta-David

@delta-david.bsky.social

A sunken ship, scattered journals, and an atmosphere thick with silence… what will we uncover in the darkness below?

I'll be streaming in 15 minutes twitch.tv/delta_david

#RevealTheDeep #IndieGame #PixelArt #TwitchStreamer #Atmospheric #MysteryGame #HorrorCommunity

September 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM Everybody can reply

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Emiko Choroi |EN Vtuber|

@cookiethiefem.bsky.social

Time for more Paradise Killer! Can we find the Truth? Will we find all the Facts? And, will we solve a decade-old mystery? Also, will we be talking more with Crimson Acid?
#paradisekiller #Vtuber #Vsky #mysterygame
www.twitch.tv/emiko_choroi

September 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM Everybody can reply

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pixelvelvetpaw.bsky.social

@pixelvelvetpaw.bsky.social

Unholy Adventure – Mystery

The first chapter is completely free, so you can try it without spending anything. The game is made by Dali Games, and you can play it on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam.

#UnholyAdventure #MysteryGame #MobileGame #StoryGame #FreeToPlay #PointAndClick #IndieGame

September 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM Everybody can reply

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Trollymog

@trollymog.bsky.social

Pop by in one hour (7-10pm EDT) for the demo for Nothing Strange Here! In this mystery game we're the new journalist in town, helping locals and solving mysteries.

#smallstreamer #twitchaffiliate #pngtuber #twitch #indiegame #mysterygame #keymailer #sponsored

twitch.tv/trollymog

September 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM Everybody can reply

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Digital Mosaic Games

@digitalmosaicgames.bsky.social

A unique door animation for our game Castle Dornstein is 59 total frames, and the player only sees it once! If you ever hear us call gamedev a “labor of love”, this is why 😂 #indiedev #pointandclick #pixelart #storyrich #mysterygame

September 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM Everybody can reply

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Back in the Swamp

@cryofluid.bsky.social

Swamp demo on Itchio! 🐸

cryofluid.itch.io/back-in-the-...

#indiedev #SoloDev #IndieGame #PostApocalyptic #ExplorationGame #PointAndClick #MysteryGame #HandDrawn

Back in the Swamp Demo by Cryofluid

A first-person point-and-click exploration set in a post-apocalyptic world, guided by hand-drawn sketches with no text.

cryofluid.itch.io

September 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM Everybody can reply

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Trollymog

@trollymog.bsky.social

Join me in one hour (8am-noon EDT) for day 3 of Danganronpa V3! Already making some fast favourites and snap judgements. #smallstreamer #twitchaffiliate #pngtuber #twitch #visualnovel #horrorgame #mysterygame

twitch.tv/trollymog

September 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM Everybody can reply

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Lala

@lalalife.bsky.social

Thursday Long Stream " Civilization 6, WoW, ???, OW 2 " ~ ❤ w/ @trixxynyxie , @whatnoticus & Friends

✨✨✨ TransGaming Thursday Long Stream ✨✨✨

www.twitch.tv/lalalifefdf

#Twitch #twitchstreamer #gamergirl #transgaming #TRANSGAMER #civilization6 #Overwatch2 #worldofwarcraft #mysterygame

LaLaLifeFDF - Twitch

My name is Lala (She/Her). I am a TransGamer. I play a variety of games for fun, but also have a competitive spirit. So I always go FTW. *spicy* Mature Streamer. 😉❤❤❤ Always open to Co-Stream & help...

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September 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM Everybody can reply

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Yogomi

@yogomi.com

If you loved Strange Horticulture, cozy occult detective work is back.
#BadViking #detectivegame #IcebergInteractive #indiegames #mysterygame #StrangeAntiquities #StrangeHorticulture #videogames
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Strange Antiquities Opens Its Doors–Now on Steam, EGS & Switch

If you loved Strange Horticulture, cozy occult detective work is back. Strange Antiquities — the standalone sequel from Bad Viking and publisher Iceberg Interactive — has landed on Steam, Epic Gam...

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September 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM Everybody can reply

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FlatNine Games

@flatninegames.bsky.social

That midweek feeling....

store.steampowered.com/app/3624790/...

#IndieGame #MysteryGame #GameDev #HorrorGame #IndieDev

September 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM Everybody can reply

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Matt

@robproductions.bsky.social

Just 2 days away from the release of Burden of Truth, my next game! Go check it out if you're into courtroom themed mystery games 😎 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #mysterygame #gamingnews #pcgaming #puzzlegame #3dart

store.steampowered.com/app/2923050/...

A screenshot of the courtroom from Burden of Truth.

A screenshot of the character Field, who says "Certainly! As you might know, Tactile Synthetics proudly boasts one of the country's leading operations in bioengineering!"

September 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM Everybody can reply

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Digital Mosaic Games

@digitalmosaicgames.bsky.social

We just added the first dog to our game Castle Dornstein, but it doesn’t seem right to have only one. We should add more, right? #indiedev #pointandclick #pixelart #storyrich #mysterygame

September 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM Everybody can reply

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Back in the Swamp

@cryofluid.bsky.social

Yooohooo! 🎉 1,000 wishlists! Thanks to gamers all around the world for supporting my game! I know it’s a tiny step compared to other indie games, but as a solo dev, it really means a lot.
#SoloDev #IndieGame #GameDev #PostApocalyptic #ExplorationGame #PointAndClick #MysteryGame #HandDrawn

September 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM Everybody can reply

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Lunar Games … Stories from Mesopotamia

@lunargamesuruk.bsky.social

It's #ScreenshotSaturday! Explore the mystery.
My Father Lied blends 3D exploration with hand-drawn cutscenes and an original soundtrack. Uncover the secret behind a 20-year disappearance.

store.steampowered.com/app/2488850/...

#IndieGame #Lovecraftian #MysteryGame #Gamedev #indiedev #devlog

September 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM Everybody can reply

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PathOfPixels

@pathofpixels.bsky.social

After hours of meetings, quest design, puzzles, and character events... the story is finally done ✨
Wishlist Midnight Souvenirs on Steam ❤️
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#IndieGame #Devlog #GameDev #PuzzleGame #CozyGame #MysteryGame #2dGame #IndieDev #Exploration #fallgames

September 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM Everybody can reply

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