Pixels & Poutine

GAMERella Co-Director Gina Hara will be talking on the importance of queer-driven game research on Saturday with the amazing @alexcustodio.com

Friends!! The Poly Fighter playtest is live!!

Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!

RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

Camille and Laura Review – Mother And Child Union I feel weird reviewing Camille and Laura because I primarily review video games. And while Camille and Laura is a game on Steam and has Point & Click elements, it’s really more of an experience. And…

Those looking for experimental games made with minimal budgets and offering deep human stories and experiences, Camille and Laura is the game for you. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social

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Save 10% on Camille and Laura on Steam Camille and Laura is a point and click about the greatest adventure of all - parenting.

Hi, my game just released. It's about the life of a single mother, as seen through the eyes of her child.

If you like small passion projects, it would mean a lot to me for you to check it out, share it and review it.

#indiegames #solodev #gamedev

store.steampowered.com/app/3129110/...

Pixelles Soirée d'été ☀️ Nous vous invitons à notre Soirée Pixelles d'été avec Haven Studios! You're invited to the Pixelles Summer Soirée with Haven Studios!

You're invited to our Summer Soirée! Happening next week, Aug 20th, on @havenstudios.bsky.social's rooftop terrace!

🍩 food bites (including vegan options)
🍹 non-alcoholic drinks
♿ wheelchair/stroller accessible
🌿 lactation/wellness room

Tickets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...

Text - Planned Release Date: 12 Aug, 2025

Probably the most important #ScreenshotSaturday. I can't wait.

#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev

I am here today with @queensguard.bsky.social at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org and our plant puzzle game Shards Between Us!! Please pop through and say hi if you’re about :)

Hey folks!! So excited to be showcasing at the Glasgow Indie Games Fest TOMORROW!! Animator, Charlotte (me!!) is gonna be out and about with stickers and donning the Queensguard, Shards Between Us t-shirt! :)

Here we are on the AMAZING @glasgowindiegamesfest.org website here 💕✨ See you tomorrow!!!

Camille et Laura : la poésie du quotidien Camille et Laura, le premier jeu du studio québécois BonjourBorzoi, explore le quotidien d’une mère monoparentale et de sa fille lors de la rentrée scolaire. Ce jeu poignant, centré sur des tâches …

Got my first review!! And it's positive too!!!

Thank you @mariojramos.bsky.social

#Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegames #Solodev

videoludique.ca/2025/08/05/c...

Introducing our Mentors!

Time Bandit is one of my favourite games of all time and you should play it.

At GAMERella, our goal is to continue to build on the work that is being done in the gaming industry so that everyone who has a passion for games has the opportunity to play, build and be a part of the communities that video games foster.

The game is not over until we all get to play.

What's up Plantlings!!🌿Just wanted to show off another beautiful banner from the Candian Game Sale 💖

(Shout out to our Canada reps @threwen.bsky.social, @noragrandiflora.bsky.social and @arka2arka9.bsky.social (travelling across the border!))

Big thank you to La Guilde de Jeu Vidéo de Québec!!

Strangers on 'Net by Soft Chaos Get ready to gossip, roleplay, flirt, fight, fall in love, confess your secrets, explore your identity, and confront what it meant to be a teenager online in the 90s.

Y2K, A/S/L, LOL!

Soft Chaos is crowdfunding our hit interactive theatre Discord larp about identity and fandom, Strangers on the 'Net for #RPGparty — Roleplay like it's 1999!

Follow our preview page to be notified on launch and get an extra gift if you back it ✨

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We’re thrilled to announce this year’s mentorship cohort:

🎮 15 talented mentees
🤝 14 experienced mentors

From AAA studios to indie collectives: we’ve paired folks from across disciplines and regions. Let the learning (and game-making) begin! ✨

#GameDev #GameMentorship #GAMERella #IndieDev

My little solo-journaling ttrpg - Bookworm - is part of this bundle!

Shards Between Us on Steam With their family and home on the brink of collapse, two magical sisters must find a way to grow together. Join their coming of age journey in this healing, heartfelt head-scratcher.

(4/5)
Shards Between Us by @queensguard.bsky.social

Puzzle meets poetry in this narrative-driven game about love, loss, and transformation.

A beautiful game made by warm, thoughtful people we’re lucky to call friends.

🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/2272410/...

Lucky Me on Steam Lucky Me is a puzzle shooter game where everyone copies your every move. Use your enemies’ stupidity against them to come out on top. Line up your shots, pull the trigger and let them shoot each other...

🧠 The #CerebralPuzzleShowcase continues all week — and #LuckyMe is in great company!

🧩 Try our new demo with improved grid-based movement and all-new #puzzles:
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/1712270/...

🧵Check out some standout games we're loving (in the thread 👇)

#indiegames #puzzlegames

LOOK AT THIS SPECTACULAR LINE UP! The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is in full swing and check out this PACKED schedule of amazing things to check out all through the weekend!

Please check out the livestream and mayhaps you can drop our plant, puzzler, Shards Between Us a wishlist on Steam too 🍃🌿🌱

Digital Networking: Posting Your Way To a Job Anna C. Webster and Kay Bell share their thoughts & experiences with digital networking to help attendees make the most out of their online presence.

Our next workshop features @annacwebs.bsky.social and @deersten.bsky.social who will share their thoughts and experiences about digital networking to help folks make the most out of their digital industry presence.

June 10th | Online | RSVP: events.humanitix.com/digital-netw...

Reading a book in the mountains

Reading a book in the mountains

Reading a book in the mountains

Reading a book in the mountains

Meanwhile, here in the Canadian Rockies - the snow’s melting, the trails are calling, and my summer reading stack is ready 📚 🇨🇦

Nothing beats a good book, a cold drink, and some fresh mountain air 🏔️

A Calamity of Witches Cast spells in this coop-competitive card game as one of four Witch Houses scheming for power under threat of Calamity

I've got a pal running his first tabletop KS campaign. It's a spicy trick taking game that also doubles as a super slick standard deck of cards! Check it out here!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

A Calamity of Witches Cast spells in this coop-competitive card game as one of four Witch Houses scheming for power under threat of Calamity

My friends at @amelore.coop just launched their trick-tacking #boardgame kickstarter. Go look if you love card games:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

A Calamity of Witches Cast spells in this coop-competitive card game as one of four Witch Houses scheming for power under threat of Calamity

Our friends at @amelore.coop just launched the kickstarter for their game A Calamity of Witches! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

A Calamity of Witches Cast spells in this coop-competitive card game as one of four Witch Houses scheming for power under threat of Calamity

The kickstarter for A Calamity of Witches is LIVE!!! The Calamity has arrived!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

A deer piloting a blue and yellow plane, flying around floating islands surrounded by rainbows and clouds. The biggest island has a great tree on its top.

We are happy to announce that we will be participating in the Wholesome Direct 2025!

Tune in to the Wholesome Games livestream on Saturday, June 7 at 12 PM ET!

#WholesomeDirect #WholesomeGames

GOOD MORNING

The Crips for eSims for Gaza Itch Bundle is live!

itch.io/b/2965/crips...

200+ video games, TTRPGs, zines, comics, & more

$16+ to support Palestinians surviving occupation!

On sale April 28-May 20

🇵🇸✊❤️

SPREAD THE WORD!

YouTube video by Pixel Breakdown Indie Dev Interview - Olivier | Quest Log Episode #10

I'm grateful for @pixelbreakdown.bsky.social interviewing me about my weird game! Go check the video, subscribe to her channel and go watch more stories of indie devs making interesting and creative stuff!

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🎮✨ Calling all emerging game makers! ✨🎮
GAMERella Mentorship Applications are NOW OPEN!

Ready to level up your skills, connect with industry pros, and bring your game ideas to life? 💥 This is your moment!

🚀 Get all the info & apply here:
gamerella.ca/mentorship/en/

#GameDev #Mentorship

You should always ask for permission before petting the dog.

#ScreenshotSaturday #Indiegames #Indiedev #Dog #Gamedev