Helen Carmichael - Game Developer

Helen Carmichael - Game Developer

@bchezza.bsky.social

#GameDev with @greyalien.bsky.social at Grey Alien Games. Forbidden Solitaire, Ancient Enemy, Shadowhand, Regency Solitaire. Writer: Going Medieval & more…https://greyaliengames.com/blog/writing-editing/

1,706 Followers 977 Following 404 Posts Joined Jul 2023
2 days ago
Click to Start "Forbidden Doom"

strategic "Joe's Thrift Market" receipt in the background The "combat" which is really just... Solitaire. But with magic and combo counters and an oldschool dungeon crawler aesthetic that just gives me goosebumps In-game chat windows & pop-ups that tell the story of this game, because "Forbidden Solitaire" sells you the fantasy of playing this fictional game at the time of its (in-universe) release, and learn about the "controversy" alongside the characters

Forbidden Solitaire

Solitaire meets gory dungeon crawling meets... the moral panic surrounding DOOM in the 90s? What?!

Yeah, this is easily one of the big winners for me, this game fucking slaps, I was *upset* when the demo ended.

April can't come soon enough, this one is a must-have.

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2 days ago
Tail of cat under pillows Face of cat peeking out from pillow Cat trying a nonchalant exit

When left to her own devices…

(And attempting a nonchalant exit…)

#cats

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2 days ago

Gonna try the demo out this weekend.
The 'demo launch' artwork is truly excellent. Hope it goes well for you!

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2 days ago
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But nuggies aren't good for kitties 🥺🥺🥺#gamedemo #forbiddensolitaire #gaming #cats #funny YouTube video by Sisyphus

Forbidden Solitaire x Cat content 😻

youtu.be/Hj7CLIaTpXk?...

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3 days ago

Awesome!!

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4 days ago
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Crownbreakers Demo on Steam Tyrants keep the magical city of Cascade in a chokehold. They grow fat by grinding everyone else's soul into profit. ✊ENOUGH! Crash into their districts and build your deck as you push forward. Use yo...

It's time! The DEMO for CROWNBREAKERS is on Steam as part of the #TurnBasedThursday fest! It's a snappy card-brawler that lets you beat up some tyrants!

Do you like:
🏃‍➡️ Moving to the right
🫸 Shoving things around
🔥 Setting fires

then play:
s.team/a/4338150/

#indiedevhour #gamedev #IndieGames

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3 days ago

We're on the front page of Steam! 🎉🎉🎉

If you enjoy any kind of turn-based game, don't miss our massive festival featuring 450+ hand-picked games. From discounts on massive genre-defining hits to discovery of unique, innovative #IndieGames, we've got something for everyone.

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3 days ago
Yes No Meme Guy. 
No thanks: Linktrees that go nowhere, and your hobbies and name of your pet
Yes please: your email address

🎧Dear Streamers - the most BASIC and essential info to include in your bio...

...assuming you are professional and want biz opportunities & early or exclusive access to things...

...is you email address 📩

Please. 🙏

#marketing #business #indiedev

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6 days ago
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#TurnBasedThursdayFest is live!

Take a look at the titles in the event ~ and don't forget to check out Forbidden Solitaire: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...

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4 days ago
Cyclamen carpet the ground Magnolia blooms against a blue sky A single magnolia bud

Touched some grass

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5 days ago
✨ "How a small indie hit #1 New & Trending with a Steam Demo: Lessons from a horror game" – Helen Carmichael
✨ "How we grew a niche indie game to 120k wishlists" – Jarvs Tasker
✨ "You matter as much as your game" – Steve Stopps
✨ "A publishers perspective: what actually happens inside an indie publisher?" – Ross Griffith
✨ "Accessibility for indies" – Harriet Frayling
✨ "Insert Credits Here: VGEC and passing the cultural test" – Jacob Heayes

Thrilled to announce the indie game marketing/biz event – IMPACT! Indie Games – is back for 2026!

May 21st, StrangeBrew, Bristol

The first talks are live, below!

And tickets are now available! luma.com/ky59amg7

#gamedev #events

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5 days ago
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Since 2011, Joe shipped 19 games - all called Clutter.

These unique 'unhidden object' games have a cult following among puzzle gamers, who love this quirky take on the hidden object genre.

Wishlist Clutter 19: Survey Says What? - Collector's Edition here:

store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...

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6 days ago
Steam sale page screenshots for this year's #TurnBasedThursdayFest -- "Celebrating everyone who makes, plays, and loves turn-based video games!"

🚨 #TurnBasedThursdayFest's Steam Sale is LIVE! 🚨

store.steampowered.com/sale/TurnBas...

🎮 450+ featured games
💎 Hand-curated selections & hidden gems
🤑 Great deals up to 90%-off!

RPGs, sims, grand strategy, deckbuilders, 4X, roguelikes, puzzlers, city builders… find your next favorite!

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5 days ago

It's awesome. I tried a cut like that a while back (trying to relive the 1990s) but it ...just didn't look that great. So I appreciate seeing it look awesome on someone else!!

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5 days ago

In addition to all these amazing credits, you also have truly awesome hair! 😍

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6 days ago

🤩🎶

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6 days ago

I tried the demo - very neat idea!

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6 days ago
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Directory Dungeon is OUT NOW! ⚔️📁💀

If you like dungeon crawlers and file explorers, then this is for you! 📂❤️

It's available on Itch and Steam for a very nice $1.30!
Itch: juhrjuhr.itch.io/directory-du...
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3333010/

#indiegames #indiedev #roguelike

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6 days ago
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#TurnBasedThursdayFest is live!

Take a look at the titles in the event ~ and don't forget to check out Forbidden Solitaire: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...

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1 week ago
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Forbidden Solitaire booth at Day of the Devs was poppin’! Really fun to chat with folks and see live reactions! 🥳💀

And now, to sleep like a ton of bricks.

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1 week ago
A tall image in purple hues featuring Grey Alien Games' characters such as Regency Bella, the Ancient Enemy Mage and Shadowhand. Various boxes depict game art and trailers from all of the company's 50+ published titles.

Anyone else been trying the new Steam creator / publisher homepage stuff out?

Here's Grey Alien Games

store.steampowered.com/developer/Gr...

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1 week ago

No no no - we agreed to avoid the meta meta narrative, right ? 👀 (hope you feel better!)

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1 week ago

Forbidden Solitaire - coming soon to a PC near you...

bsky.app/profile/grey...

#TeaseYaGame

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1 week ago
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Day of the Devs x San Francisco Edition 2026 – ROSTER REVEAL YouTube video by Day of the Devs

The Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition roster is finally here! Check out all of the games you'll be able to play at the Midway on Sunday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJf0...

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🌍 Official Selection 2026 🌍

We’re excited to reveal more games Official Selection titles for 2026 - showcasing bold ideas, distinctive voices, and games from studios across the globe

Check out the line-up | festival.games.london/official-sel...

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1 week ago

Forbidden Solitaire is taking part in the London Games Festival!

This year's lineup will be playable at New Game Plus on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April, plus there's a Festival Steam Showcase online 🤩

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1 week ago
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Getting ready to hand these out at Day of the Devs. Gotta spread the word about this evil filth!!

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1 week ago

Yup. Actor nailed it 🤩

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1 week ago
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Yahtzee Tries... Forbidden Solitaire and Denshattack! YouTube video by Second Wind

er...I'm a little scared?!
On in a minute
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABGa...

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1 week ago
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Meet the fantastic actors featured in Forbidden Solitaire!

www.patreon.com/posts/151315...

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