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Russell Kay

@russellkay.bsky.social

Head of GameMaker, veteran game programmer - Lemmings, GTA, EA F1, Medal of Honor, Quidditch and many more

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Not long now!

—— November 20th ——

08.11.2025 15:08 — 👍 87    🔁 22    💬 3    📌 0
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Windswept - OUT NOW!

A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!

You must help them!
🦆🐢

Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG

11.11.2025 16:36 — 👍 194    🔁 105    💬 12    📌 18
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🔥 Feature Friday! 🔥
Welcome to Diecast, a dicey roguelike! Roll, buy, & sell a wild dice, scoring hands, & items to tip the scales of Lady Luck in your favour. Find unique dice & unleash powerful synergies to dominate each roll.
🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/2443590/...

@Indiecorgi.bsky.social

07.11.2025 15:03 — 👍 18    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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do you guys like my halloween costume. im dressed as "change instance" from gamemaker 8

31.10.2025 03:07 — 👍 743    🔁 158    💬 12    📌 2
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Happy Halloween! 🎃
We're kicking off a fun thread for you to share your GameMaker game cosplays or your spooky games. Get some inspiration for your outfit tonight or your plan your scary games night!

💅 720_cosplays
📸 cosmic_skye_photography
🎮 UnderTale - Mettaton Ex

31.10.2025 12:00 — 👍 51    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Super excited to announce that the demo for Lelu will be available on November 20th!
Explore an old factory as a clockwork toy on a quest for freedom
featuring exploration, combat, puzzles and boss fights
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #pixelart

31.10.2025 16:25 — 👍 33    🔁 14    💬 1    📌 0
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The 2024.14 update is here! It's packed with new content , essential fixes. We're also highlighting our plans for the next major LTS in our blog so be sure to check it out for all the details.

🔗 gamemaker.io/en/blog/rele...

30.10.2025 16:04 — 👍 56    🔁 16    💬 2    📌 4
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Save 10% on MotionRec on Steam MotionRec is a recording puzzle action game where you progress through stages by recording and playing back your own movements.

A game I helped with just a little bit, “MotionRec,” has finally been released!
The ending is really good.
store.steampowered.com/app/2602230/...

31.10.2025 08:14 — 👍 38    🔁 11    💬 5    📌 0
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🗡️GIGASWORD is in the Awesome Console Showcase by @sugoigames.bsky.social !

Tune in for indie gems coming to consoles! 🤩

GIGASWORD comes to PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch Nov 13.

buff.ly/s4LEgZb

28.10.2025 18:05 — 👍 23    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 0
The title screen for the 2D indie game Home is shown on a PS4 console demo station inside of an EB Games retail store in Toronto, Canada.

The title screen for the 2D indie game Home is shown on a PS4 console demo station inside of an EB Games retail store in Toronto, Canada.

A demo station of a PS4 console displays a carousel of games, which includes the 2D indie horror game Home.

A demo station of a PS4 console displays a carousel of games, which includes the 2D indie horror game Home.

Eleven years ago today, our surprise-hit 2D #horror adventure game Home launched on PS4. Did you know it was the first GameMaker game on PlayStation?

Both @gamemaker.io and @playstation.com were incredibly supportive. It has done very well on Sony's console.

#indiegame #gamedev #gaming

28.10.2025 12:13 — 👍 34    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 1

I like a good scrolly message... very old skool

28.10.2025 11:54 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Just me running around the island and beating up some monsters.
Sometimes new things are popping up in places you've already explored, so revisiting areas stays exciting.
Hope you like stuff like this 🙂

Wishlist link in the comments!

27.10.2025 15:31 — 👍 31    🔁 6    💬 3    📌 0
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We’re thrilled to finally reveal Debug Games Festival 2026!

It’s happening 25–26 April in Norwich. Two full days celebrating retro, indie, experimental, and everything in between.

We’re working closely with @spriters-resource.com and @didyouknowgaming.com plus various other friends of ours 👀

24.10.2025 16:50 — 👍 100    🔁 28    💬 8    📌 8
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DISC ROOM - Out Now! Are you ready to get sliced in half? The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalacti...

Happy 5th birthday to Disc Room! 🎉Love this game @kittycalis.bsky.social @terriv.bsky.social @doseone.bsky.social & I sliced up together. discroom.com

22.10.2025 12:21 — 👍 72    🔁 14    💬 5    📌 1
a screenshot of super crate box, a chicken using a katana on some green monsters in a construction yard.

a screenshot of super crate box, a chicken using a katana on some green monsters in a construction yard.

Happy 15th birthday to Super Crate Box! Ask your grandparents what it was like when the game first came out. supercratebox.com

22.10.2025 12:24 — 👍 289    🔁 62    💬 14    📌 20
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The Ballad of Bellum - Demo update 1.1 + status - Steam News TL;DR: some additions, lots of fixes. Noooice!

The demo for The Ballad of Bellum has now been updated to version 1.1, which includes some additions and a lot of fixes 🤝

store.steampowered.com/news/app/321...

#gaming #Steam #indiegame #indiedev #GameMaker

22.10.2025 05:14 — 👍 12    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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My Little Spider releases on November 7th!

A cute spider has made its home on your screen and collects rare bugs while you work/study.

Check it out on Steam and add it to your Wishlist. <3

21.10.2025 17:30 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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'Windswept' launches November 11th on Xbox One/Series, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch and PC.

www.gematsu.com/2025/10/wind...

21.10.2025 14:04 — 👍 24    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1

I loved this game when I came out (about a million years ago) - so good

21.10.2025 09:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Just one more day to get your nominations in for your favourites for the 2025 GameMaker Awards!
🔗 gamemaker.io/en/blog/game...

14.10.2025 14:01 — 👍 12    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 3
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🔥 Feature Friday! 🔥
Dodge, jump and somersault over razor-sharp sawblades in an attempt to survive the deadly storm! Compete in the leaderboards and become the best blade-jumper in this supremely intense high-score chaser!

🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3442980/...
@chinykian.bsky.social

10.10.2025 14:06 — 👍 26    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 0
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🔥 Feature Friday! 🔥
Step into Mawkey's shoes and explore the linear world of Honduras, freeing animals and stopping the deforestation of evil businessman Adreim.
Generously they are donating 20% of profits to animal shelters in Honduras.

🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3921580/...

03.10.2025 14:06 — 👍 17    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
GAMEMAKER AWARDS 2025 - WHO WILL YOU NOMINATE?

GAMEMAKER AWARDS 2025 - WHO WILL YOU NOMINATE?

It’s time for the GameMaker Awards 2025! 🎉🏆
This year with a few changes. We're asking you to nominate the games and tools that you love in the community! (You’re still welcome to nominate your own)
Plus a new category ✨ Community Legend ✨
🔗 gamemaker.io/en/blog/game...

02.10.2025 14:29 — 👍 56    🔁 29    💬 1    📌 15

You had hair! next you will tell me you had an affro in the 70s

01.10.2025 14:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Haven't had a chance to check out the Gunboat God playtest?

No worries, it's still ongoing. check it out 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2511210/...
#indiegame

30.09.2025 12:32 — 👍 9    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Hey everyone! 🎉We've got a brand new #TokyoGameShow2025 trailer for you! This time we wanted to try something a little different.
And here's what came out of it.
What do you think?

Bonus points if you recognize the narrator’s voice! ✨

wishlist link in the comments.

25.09.2025 13:50 — 👍 49    🔁 13    💬 3    📌 1
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Save 20% on Endless RPG - Untold Tales on Steam Craft a party of diverse characters, each with customizable skills and looks. Explore a living world with dynamic day-night cycles, changing seasons, and diverse biomes. Embark on an epic journey wher...

Just a head's up for those of you that appreciate a good tactical RPG... My mate @kezarus.bsky.social's game "Endless RPG" is currently on sale! Well worth the investment if you ask me. :)

store.steampowered.com/app/2586000/...

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker #MadeWithGamemaker

25.09.2025 13:02 — 👍 20    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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🔥 Feature Friday!🔥
Dragonfly fairies of the Sacred Swamp rely on the full moon to earn their wings & insect spirits for power. With the help of the sages to guide them, they must rid their world of monsters in this co-op wave-battler.
🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/2923640/...
@dragenas.bsky.social

12.09.2025 14:05 — 👍 23    🔁 7    💬 3    📌 0
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How could we have forgotten Flywrench's birthday?? 10 years ago we launched this crazy space platformer on Steam and PS4. You can try the demo yourself and see what the "Very Positive" reviews are talking about store.steampowered.com/app/337350/F...

25.08.2025 18:21 — 👍 62    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 8

this is still one of the best games ever made, a must play imo

26.08.2025 06:27 — 👍 97    🔁 21    💬 4    📌 0

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