nattie ✨ vaaasm

English and Japanese text on a yellow background. In the middle is a logo. Text in the upper right corner says: “Rhythm Research (in all caps)” “A Dear Dev Diary Series” The logo in the middle says “Musical Rhythm Action Hyper Groove AX” Text in the bottom left says “Episode One This Sunday”

This Sunday @ 7PM we start a new mini-series diving into other rhythm games while chatting about the upcoming HYPER GROOVE AX.

Get notified when we’re live: www.youtube.com/live/GTMW9ka...

Hope to see you there 🫡

#indiegames #gamedev #livestream

this is so cute! i feel like ur 3d style has become so polished!

The Bunny Burrow - a short Exit 8 inspired game where you explore a strange nightclub searching for anomalies

Made for #GMTKJam 2025
Available on Itch (link below)

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Cheat Sheet v.2

nothing from the prior version is incorrect, but ive made it a little easier to read, plus included a bit more helpful information

imgur link: imgur.com/a/wWaLY2i

more comprehensive info can be found here:
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MAKE YOUR CALLS!!!

your pixel art is stunning!! love it!

so i've been adding some new weapons
#pixelart #gamedev #roguelike

looks amazing!! psyched to learn u are working on this game!

Thanks to @frisina.bsky.social and @gamemaker.io for having us at @opensaucelive.bsky.social! It was a pleasure to meet the other insanely talented devs there and to have the opportunity to show our stuff! I look forward to coming again someday! 🤖

@metroixer.bsky.social @jasoonmargoon.bsky.social

key art of tall trails showing the release date: august 4th!

I HAVE SOME NEWS (THE KIND THAT IS GOOD)

Tall Trails is coming August 4th!!

happy international #nonbinary people's day!
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these are gorgeous! last one reminds me of like a PS2 rpg or something!

Hey #PortfolioDay! 💛

I'm Nattie, a pixel artist and #gamedev, and I'm always open to doing freelance #pixelart or #illustration work in games!
💼Portfolio: bit.ly/40GhrL2
📧 Email: vaaasm.dev@gmail.com

If you like my work, feel free to email me or shoot me a DM!

IT GAVE BIRTH

we've got roaches now. i sincerely apologize.
#pixelart #gamedev #roguelike

Save 40% on Midwest Narrative Devs on Steam

Our Midwest Narrative Devs bundle is 35% off for the Steam Summer Sale!

In it you'll find 5 VNs and narrative games made by local Chicago devs - including Party on Hallow Grove!

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banana slip 🍌
#pixelart #gamedev

this looks lovely!

HyperTyper 2000 is the only indie typing game that lets you destroy "TERFs" single-handed. Happy Pride!

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#ScreenshotSaturday #indiegame #indiedev

mike introduces himself (aka testing dialogue boxes)
#pixelart #gamedev

Save 50% on Party on Hallow Grove on Steam Talk to kooky guests, trade party items, and explore Death’s mansion as you throw him the spookiest birthday party EVER!

For all you Summerween/Halloween in July types, Party on Hallow Grove by @vaaasm.com is on sale for HALF OFF. It asks important questions like "what's with Dracula's weird dynamic with socks?" and "why is that ghost so caked up".

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Today we're sharing a little teaser for our soundtrack (courtesy of @seiinity.com). This sample is taken from the night theme of our demo biome "The Painted Desert" youtu.be/rkavL_eHtp8

CODE Bunny on Steam Axel and Hazel are members of the VY Space Program. When the new enemy dubbed Mad Bunny threatens the project, they must fight, as they uncover a hidden conspiracy... CODE Bunny is a 2D-Action Platfor...

In the spirit of Pride Month, why not help two Trans/Lesbians developers achieve their dreams by support an awesome 2D Action game with cute bunny characters in a sci-fi world?
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Help us reach our goal for a community space for Chicago gamedevs!

now this is peak content

MF DOOM bars

some highlights from #NoKingsDay

Pixel art of a commission sheet. $5 for a random 16x16 sprite, $15 for a 32x32 sprite, $15 for a skull sketch, $25 for a big sketch, $35 for a portrait. Sprites shown are four little guys (lantern, bug, gnome, goblin), three 32x32 sprites (skeleton wizard, mindflayer, ogre), a big sketch of three rat heads with tangled tails, a red horned skull surrounded by diamonds, and a portrait of Lune from Expedition 33.

I am running flash commissions now through end of day (06/14/2025) to benefit ICIRR!! To take part, send me a DM with a screenshot of either your donation OR venmo the appropriate amount to @sebGalvez. Short prompts and reference photos welcome. 100% of profits go to ICIRR

#pixelart

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