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@hackdotslash.bsky.social

Streamer. Writer. Game dev. Dad.

48 Followers  |  43 Following  |  88 Posts  |  Joined: 03.10.2023  |  1.9543

Latest posts by hackdotslash.bsky.social on Bluesky

Legit question.

How many years of trying to “grow” streaming before I’m the issue?

And yes, I’ve tried YouTube, I’ve tried TikTok, it doesn’t bring people in like they say it should.

6 years in and still having under 5 average feels like it’s just…me.

06.02.2026 18:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I'm starting my February #SteamNextFest coverage NEXT WEEK!

I know y'all are shadow-dropping your #indiegame / #indiegames, demos, & playtests already. So, let me know what they are #indiedev!

06.02.2026 04:04 — 👍 14    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0

Pulled out of Nextfest and decided to aim for the next one. Too many things still up in the air to feel 100% on it. Sucks but that’s life.

05.02.2026 19:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I’m so tired of “hope”

Everything I hope for seems to end in disappointment and it’s exhausting.

04.02.2026 20:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Finally got this working, most requested feature lol #gamedev #indiedev #wip #godotengine

03.02.2026 05:20 — 👍 16    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

I know the future is frightening, but it’s all we’ll ever see.

31.01.2026 21:50 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Iron Lung is playing right now in theaters worldwide.

It's been one of the greatest privileges of my life to be part of this journey along with Mark and co, and the result is one of the best things I've ever been part of.

I hope you all enjoy it!

29.01.2026 22:51 — 👍 1959    🔁 340    💬 53    📌 9
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Vibes

27.01.2026 17:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thinking of doing a GoFundMe for the game.

Mostly to help pay for the music, more sprites, and to cover my rent while I finish the game. I’d only need 3.5k tops, but I’d had very small success with fundraising in the past. I’m hoping having a playable demo will help some but idk. #gamedev

27.01.2026 01:16 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks for trying it! I’ll make a note of that and work on getting things more consistent!

21.01.2026 22:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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BloodSpiller Demo on Steam BloodSpiller is a retro-action platformer that blends classic visuals and game play with modern flair and attitude,  Destroy Dracula and his minions using overwhelming fire power. Paint the town red a...

My demo is live!

First ever demo for my first ever video game. Give it a try and let me know what you think! #gamedev #indiegame #godotengine

store.steampowered.com/app/4333140/...

21.01.2026 21:01 — 👍 11    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 1

I hate that so much of my situation is my own failings.

21.01.2026 18:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Some days I really just feel like giving up and disappearing. I wish I didn’t.

20.01.2026 16:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Made it to almost noon today before the horrors of life exhausted me into a depression nap.

Made it further then yesterday at least lol

19.01.2026 17:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Second followed by “okay, so what did THAT break” lol

15.01.2026 04:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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When you finally smash a bug that’s been giving you hell. #gamedev

15.01.2026 03:06 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

I need some good capsule art for my Steam Page!

Fellow #gamedevs who do you trust with good pixel art capsules? #indiedev

13.01.2026 19:07 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

I hate feeling “stuck” on my game.

There’s nothing technically stopping me, but I’m at a point where all I have is to build it, and I don’t feel like I know what I’m doing. #gamedev

12.01.2026 23:47 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Which one? #gamedev #indiegame

10.01.2026 17:29 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 3    📌 0

Also, I’m in need of testers! I need some good solid feedback on my demo before I send it out for Next Fest!

I’m you’re into funny action platformers like Castlevania and Megaman let me know! #gamedev #indiedev

10.01.2026 01:37 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0
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Bro everything feels like hell everywhere I look it’s like “world ending tomorrow. Everything you love is dead”

10.01.2026 00:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4030350/BloodSpiller/

Hi, my first demo for my first ever game will be launching at Next Fest in a little over a month!

Wishlist now so you don't miss it! #gamedev #indiedev t.co/PWMhQz73U2

09.01.2026 18:38 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

I’m starting to really stress about this job thing to the point I think it’s making my stomach hurts most of the day. Ulcer incoming probably.

29.12.2025 04:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Had my 5 year affiliate anniversary yesterday.

I love twitch and the friends and experiences, but It's the only creative endeavor I can't crack.

I've written novels, performed music in front of 80,000 people, yet getting 20 people to consistently watch me play games feels...impossible.

28.12.2025 16:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I can’t even enjoy Christmas cus I’m so stressed and unsure about my future. This sucks.

24.12.2025 19:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I hate feeling so hopeless. I can lay in bed and not be able to think of a single thing that makes me happy. All I have is stress and anxiety and feeling like a failure.

I spent so much of my life on stupid arts that’ll never bring me any success in this hellscape we live in.

16.12.2025 07:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I hate that every day is a step into the unknown.

I’m 35 with no job, a handful is mixed skills in an industry that I hate, while in the worst job market since the depression.

I wish I had anything to keep me going forward besides pure survival.

10.12.2025 16:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Losing my mind trying to find a job and accept that having the privilege of creating things for a living just isn’t in my cards.

04.12.2025 03:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Anyone know why people in Indiana have such a struggle with toll stops? It’s like every third person has no idea what a toll is or what to do.

01.12.2025 01:21 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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BloodSpiller on Steam Brutally blast through Dracula's minions and rescue your girl in this retro action platformer. Upgrade, discover, and destroy with retro flair and modern attitude.

If you like bite sized retro games with sassy twist, check out the game I’m working on! #indiedev #gamedev store.steampowered.com/app/4030350/...

20.11.2025 01:45 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

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