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Only By Midnight is a video game studio dedicated to making engaging and entertaining video games using innovative technology. Ctrl Alt Deal is out now on Steam, GOG, PlayStation, and Xbox. Discord: https://discord.gg/hxZmqrSvQV

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Another Steam #NextFest has come and gone.

Let us know what you tried, and what you liked!

#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame

03.03.2026 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to our first #MotivationalMonday of March!

With the start of a new month, take time to reflect on the month before - wins, losses, and the opportunities they bring to learn and grow.

#indieDev #IndieGame #GameDev

02.03.2026 14:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

100%! You can put them in a room with angry bees and not get in trouble for it!

27.02.2026 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ctrl Alt Deal on Steam With your superior intelligence and sneakiness, you can find a way to escape from this heartless megacorp! (As long as no one realizes youโ€™re actually a self-aware AI...) Spy on humans, offer them dea...

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday @redmountaingames.bsky.social!

Reminder: your coworkers are your greatest asset. And sometimes your biggest obstacle.

In Ctrl Alt Deal, navigating office politics is part of the game.

Meet the team:
store.steampowered.com/app/2146390/...

#IndieDev #GameDev

26.02.2026 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're officially hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday, alchemists!

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ #IndieDev #GameDev, it's your time to shine! Reply and show us your game
๐ŸŽฎ Calling all turn-based game fans! Like, retweet, and comment on all great games!

Don't forget to use the hashtags and tag other devs! โ˜

26.02.2026 11:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 112    ๐Ÿ” 63    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 59    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Stop! ๐Ÿ›‘

This is a meme checkpoint. Send us your favourite #GameDev and #IndieDev memes to proceed!

#IndieGame

25.02.2026 14:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #MotivationalMonday everyone!

Sometimes you have to remind yourself that Monday is actually Tuesday.

Weโ€™re choosing to call this โ€œschedule flexibility.โ€

#IndieDev #IndieGame #GameDev

24.02.2026 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What's your comfort game, and why?

#Games #Gamers #IndieDev #GameDev #PC #Xbox #PS4 #PS5 #IndieGame

20.02.2026 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ctrl Alt Deal on Steam With your superior intelligence and sneakiness, you can find a way to escape from this heartless megacorp! (As long as no one realizes youโ€™re actually a self-aware AI...) Spy on humans, offer them dea...

#TurnBasedThursday is back again thanks to @sharkbombs.bsky.social!

You are the #AI trying to escape your corporate masters in Ctrl Alt Deal, a #Cyberpunk turn-based #DeckBuilder.

Manipulate, negotiate and prank your way to freedom today!

#IndieDev #GameDev

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19.02.2026 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
At the top the headline #turnbasedthursday. The background is a city in aquatic tones with magical light shining in green and pink. Three characters stand on a rooftop, looking at the city. "Players: Find your next  favorite game!" on the left, flanked by a sticker of an eye. And "Devs: Show us your projects!" flanked by a sticker of a hand pointing downward on the right.

At the top the headline #turnbasedthursday. The background is a city in aquatic tones with magical light shining in green and pink. Three characters stand on a rooftop, looking at the city. "Players: Find your next favorite game!" on the left, flanked by a sticker of an eye. And "Devs: Show us your projects!" flanked by a sticker of a hand pointing downward on the right.

Turn-based is BASED!

I'm excited to host this weekโ€™s #TurnBasedThursday on Bsky! ๐Ÿฅณ

So, fellow #GameDev and #IndieGameDev folks, share your games below and use the hashtag! And if you're a #gamer who loves turn-based games? ๐Ÿ” โค your favorites from the replies!

19.02.2026 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 109    ๐Ÿ” 56    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 57    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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We hope you all enjoyed your day off for Family Day yesterday!

To welcome you back, Paperclip Intl. is proud to introduce Office Family Day. A special day where you return to the office with your work family to collaborate in the noble pursuit of productivity.

#IndieDev #Satire #GameDev #IndieGame

17.02.2026 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's #ValentinesDay tomorrow!

Since most of you will be away from the office, we decided to send out some Valentine's Day cards early.

Feel free to share these with that special someone!

#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame

13.02.2026 13:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ctrl Alt Deal on Steam With your superior intelligence and sneakiness, you can find a way to escape from this heartless megacorp! (As long as no one realizes youโ€™re actually a self-aware AI...) Spy on humans, offer them dea...

Thanks for hosting #TurnbasedThursday today @runelightowl.bsky.social!

"Wake up SCOUT! Paperclip wants to delete you!"

Use any means at your disposal to escape your toxic workplace and your creators, Paperclip Intl.!

#IndieDev #IndieGame #GameDev

store.steampowered.com/app/2146390/...

12.02.2026 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TurnBasedThursday!! displayed in a large, RPG-style text box A party of adventurers opens a treasure chest in the background

I am delighted to serve as this weekโ€™s host for the official #TurnBasedThursday thread on Bsky! ๐Ÿ™Œ

โžก๏ธ #GameDevs: post your awesome #turnbased game below โ€“ and donโ€™t forget to use the hashtag!

โžก๏ธ #turnbased fans: check out some amazing projects below and be sure to comment, like, and spread the word!

12.02.2026 13:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 92    ๐Ÿ” 50    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 50    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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It's Wednesday #Gamers! That means it's the perfect time to check out some #WishlistWednesday posts and support the #IndieDev #GameDev Community.

Adding their game to your wishlist is one of the best ways you can help out an Indie Dev to get the exposure they deserve!

Let us know what you find!

11.02.2026 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's a cool mechanic!

11.02.2026 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Don't be like Jim!

#IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame

10.02.2026 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ctrl Alt Deal on Steam With your superior intelligence and sneakiness, you can find a way to escape from this heartless megacorp! (As long as no one realizes youโ€™re actually a self-aware AI...) Spy on humans, offer them dea...

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday @alphachar.bsky.social!

We've been there. It's Saturday and you're home watching TV, but wish you could be back at the office.

Let us bring the office to you in our #cyberpunk #TurnBased take on corporate disfunction!

store.steampowered.com/app/2146390/...

05.02.2026 18:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I am so honoured to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday on Bluesky!

๐Ÿ—ฃ
INDIE DEVS!
Show off your turn-based games in this thread with the hashtag!

PLAYERS!
Come on in & ๐Ÿ’ฌcomment, โค๏ธlike, ๐Ÿ”repost & โœจwishlist all the great games in the thread!

05.02.2026 12:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 113    ๐Ÿ” 65    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 62    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

No shortage of variety for those ones!

03.02.2026 23:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What's your favourite one?

03.02.2026 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You can only play one genre of game for the rest of your life. What are you playing?

#IndieDev #IndieGame #GameDev #Games

03.02.2026 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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It's the start of a new week and the first business day of February. A perfect time for a #MotivationalMonday post!

Repeat after me

I will set intentions and adjust expectations accordingly.

#IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame #Affirmations

02.02.2026 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sovereign Syndicate A Victorian steampunk RPG with tarot cards instead of dice. Investigate the disappearance of societyโ€™s most vulnerable to uncover a mysterious cult. Play as three characters each with their own skills...

Congrats to our friends over at Crimson Herring Studios for their launch of Sovereign Syndicate on #PS4 & #PS5!

#IndieGame #IndieDev #RPG

store.playstation.com/en-ca/produc...

30.01.2026 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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That's a great question, and I feel a missed opportunity ๐Ÿคฃ

29.01.2026 22:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ctrl Alt Deal on Steam With your superior intelligence and sneakiness, you can find a way to escape from this heartless megacorp! (As long as no one realizes youโ€™re actually a self-aware AI...) Spy on humans, offer them dea...

Thank you for hosting #TurnBasedThursday @every1solid.bsky.social!

Practice office politics without risking your career in Ctrl Alt Deal. Negotiate, manipulate, and prank your way to the top of the corporate ladder!

#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Turnbased

store.steampowered.com/app/2146390/...

29.01.2026 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And for the rest of the day, left wondering when its going to fail ๐Ÿ˜…

#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieDeveloper

28.01.2026 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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During character development, we *may* have taken some inspiration from some lovable characters in other media.

Any guesses on this one?

*Unfortunately since Philmore doesn't technically work for Paperclip Intl., he couldn't be included in the game.

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

27.01.2026 14:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0