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Julian Colbus

@juliancolbus.bsky.social

Game dev and composer from Germany. Co-creator of Lacuna and Between Horizons. I love cooking, traveling, taking photos. More projects: https://juliancolbus.de/projects/

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Just saying...

04.10.2025 11:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's such a great idea, will keep an eye out for it! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

17.10.2025 00:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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office day ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒธ

01.10.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 97    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We wrote about the perils of making your second game, and everything we've learned from ours. It's a lengthy read, but hopefully useful to some fellow indies out there. If you don't have all day, scroll all the way down for the key takeaways. ๐Ÿ˜Œ

digitales.games/blog/devlog/... #indiedev #gamedev

24.09.2025 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The demo of #AlabasterDawn will be released on September 18th, 3pm CET on Steam!

store.steampowered.com/app/3900710/...

11.09.2025 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 479    ๐Ÿ” 189    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 29
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We just published a blog post about the past year, present, and future of our studio! Read all about our recent endeavors, how we ended up publishing another studio's game, what we're working on now, and what's next for DigiTales:
digitales.games/blog/news/in...

25.08.2025 05:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You can play all our games at gamescom! We're at the GameUp! booth (near the Indie Arena Booth) in Hall 10.2.

We share the booth with friends from our neck of the woods including Radical Fish Games (Alabaster Dawn), Roof Cut Media (Mindlock), and Pentapaw (Yarn Guardians)! #gamescom #gamescom2025

21.08.2025 04:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Step right up, step right up! We are delighted to announce that we are publishing The Great Sassanelli, an interactive novel by Forking Paths Gardening where you navigate a travelling circus through WWI Europe in search of a mythical safe haven.

Coming to PC & Mac in 2026. Wishlist on Steam now! ๐ŸŽช

19.08.2025 18:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alabaster Dawn just got a NEW TRAILER!

The public demo will release on Steam in September this year! #AlabasterDawn

20.07.2025 11:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 874    ๐Ÿ” 318    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 46
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With its fresh herbs, fatty meatballs, acidic pickles, spicy sauce, and crunchy bread, this bรกnh mรฌ variation may just be the ultimate sandwich.

You can find my first ever Vietnamese recipe in the Hideout now! ๐Ÿฅ–

#FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk

15.07.2025 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We decided early-on to give our protagonist Stella an alien #pet named Chichi, but it took a few iterations to nail down the look. ๐Ÿ’… #pixelart

(PS: It's even cuter with the song. ๐Ÿ”Š)

08.07.2025 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These cheesy pan-fried gochujang noodle rolls went viral a while back, and for good reason. Certainly not the healthiest dish, but sometimes you got to indulge in cheesy noodle goodness.

Check out the recipe in the Hideout now! ๐Ÿฅข

#FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk

26.06.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Remember when we dropped a lo-fi mini album and never brought it up again? So in case you never heard of it: Lacuna Lo-Fi is a chill remix of select tracks from our first game's soundtrack, available for free on the streaming platform of your choice! #lofi #gamemusic #ost

23.06.2025 11:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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sunrise #pixelart

18.06.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1337    ๐Ÿ” 322    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Humble Case & Consequence Collection just dropped! Look at the great company our games are in. For a limited time, you can get all these titles for just 10 bucks over at Humble Bundle. A portion of the proceeds goes to charity!

#detectivegames #adventuregames

13.06.2025 10:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We never shared this amazing Between Horizons #conceptart by @fredgambino.bsky.social, which greatly informed the game's visuals in its early stages! You can still recognize the DNA of some areas, from top to bottom: the Bridge, Public Area, and Inner Hull. (The park idea was later scrapped.)

10.06.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Officially announcing my new game:

GARBAGE COUNTRY.

A lonely road trip through the ruins of a forgotten world.

feat. vast wastelands, tower-defense battles, upgrades, mysteries, & lots of driving.

08.06.2025 20:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1348    ๐Ÿ” 285    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 15
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We are very happy to announce that Between Horizons 1.2.0 is live on Steam and GOG now! Lots of bug fixes, visual upgrades, convenience improvements โ€“ and a brand new artwork that better reflects the sci-fi detective adventure gameplay.

Hope you enjoy! If so, please consider leaving a review. ๐Ÿš€

04.06.2025 13:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Surprise! We've been working on a MAJOR Between Horizons update coming to PC this week. 1.2.0 will feature countless improvements: bug fixes, increased quality of life, and visual upgrades including a fundamental lighting overhaul. Here's a short sneak peek! ๐Ÿš€ #adventuregame #detectivegame #gamedev

02.06.2025 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not just for fans of ginger and those who want to be. Seemingly all staple ingredients of Chinese cuisine join forces in this simple, yet very effective chicken dish.

Check it out in the Hideout now! ๐Ÿฅข

#FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk

02.06.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The first dessert to make it into the Hideout! Try it, and you'll understand why. Steam the rice, mix the sauce, cut the mango, and you have yourself a banger.

Check it out in the Hideout now! ๐Ÿฅญ

#FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk

26.05.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Four years on, Lacuna is still thriving. Earlier this year, it breezed past 300.000 copies sold, and we got to enjoy another orchestral rendition of its soundtrack. We never thought our debut title would make it this far. Thank you all so much, and happy anniversary! ๐ŸŽป #indiegame #indiedev

22.05.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Not every good dish is complicated, and vice versa. Once the frozen dumplings are thawed and the broth is ready to go, Manduguk is quick to throw together and will soon become a favorite in your repertoire.

Check it out in the Hideout now! ๐ŸฅŸ

#FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk

19.05.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi! We are DigiTales Interactive, a small #indiegame studio from Germany. We created sci-fi detective adventures Lacuna (2021) and Between Horizons (2024) for PC and consoles. As of today, we're officially back and working on a new project! Hoping to leave X behind and find our peers here. ๐Ÿ’•

19.05.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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I first had this variation of Dakgalbi in a Hongdae restaurant in 2022, and it's been my favorite ever since. It's spicy, cheesy, and comforting, and tastes best with a group of friends around the table.

Check out the recipe in the Hideout now! ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿœ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

#FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk

21.04.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My friend and I are making a chill tower building game!

You build a quirky tower, manage resources, complete quests and uncover mysteries hidden in the clouds โ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ

It's called Cloudscrapers, and the Steam page just went live:
store.steampowered.com/app/3562200/

15.04.2025 11:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 80    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Two healthy and light ingredients coated in a thick and savory sauce that brings out their best qualities. A quick takeout-style recipe that is hard to mess up or dislike.

Check it out in the Hideout now! ๐Ÿฅข

#FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk

14.04.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good news, everyone: The Hideout is expanding to new types of content including livestreams! Read more in today's blog post, the first ever since launch.

๐Ÿ”— L!nk in b!o ๐Ÿ”—

#FoodSky #CookSky #Travel #Livestream

09.04.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gochujang Udon โ€“ one of those rare trendy fusion recipes that are actually worth the hype. It's spicy, cheesy, and extremely simple to prepare with just a handful of (all-vegetarian) ingredients.

Check it out in the Hideout now. ๐Ÿฅข

#FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk

07.04.2025 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These double deep-fried cutlets from Japan might just be my favorite pork dish of all time. Deep-frying anything at home always takes a while, but all that work will pay off with the very first bite, trust me. Check out the recipe in the Hideout now! ๐Ÿฅข

#FoodSky #CookSky #JapaneseFood #Cyberpunk

17.03.2025 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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