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Dr. Miko Charbonneau

@drmikachu.bsky.social

Studio Lead of @prettysmart.bsky.social, Dr. of Dance Games, horror writer and game designer. Currently making THE SPIRIT LIFT, a deckbuilding hotel-crawler! Talk or collaborate? https://prettysmartgames.com/contact

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I'm in my chat hanging out with friends and watching our dev playthrough of THE SPIRIT LIFT! Come chat with us and give me the strength to return to more streaming the rest of the week www.twitch.tv/drmikachu

28.01.2026 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! πŸ₯°

28.01.2026 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That means a lot coming from a talent like you! 😍

28.01.2026 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats on the launch πŸ’•

I’m playing through the game right now and it’s so much fun!! I really recommend it ☺️

28.01.2026 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

For you #gamedev enthusiasts, here is a graph made by gource.io showing all 5601 file commits while we made THE SPIRIT LIFT!

The colors represent file types and each branch is a folder. We've recorded the animation also; once launch quiets down I can break this down more if people are curious

28.01.2026 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! <3

27.01.2026 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!!

27.01.2026 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Much appreciated Jim!

27.01.2026 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

27.01.2026 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is an underlying story that can only be unlocked by playing the game. I am 2 hours in so far and I feel that each progression I unlock either by a new character, a new card by completing requirements, or the spirit store gets me excited for the next run!

#indiegame #videogame #videogames

27.01.2026 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Solidarity in low anxiety horror games! 🀝

27.01.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!!

27.01.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

27.01.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So glad you're enjoying the soundtrack! There's an exclusive song "Don't Go Alone" that I love on there!

27.01.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I finally get to play it on streaaaaaaammmm

27.01.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Go buy my friend Miko’s new game! Out today!

27.01.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

AHHHH IT'S OUT! IT'S OUT! Go play THE SPIRIT LIFT, everyone!!! I'm locked in to work, listening to the soundtrack as we speak. It's so good! 😍

27.01.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
THE SPIRIT LIFT Launch Trailer! Available NOW!
YouTube video by PrettySmartGames THE SPIRIT LIFT Launch Trailer! Available NOW!

And we have a new LAUNCH TRAILER to check out too! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoRk...

27.01.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save 10% on THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam A retro horror deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel in the 1990s. Choose your teens, explore and fight! If you die rewind the night!

THE SPIRIT LIFT is finally out!

If you need a chill horror roguelike deckbuilder in your life, we got you!
store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...

#indiegame #gamedev #horror

27.01.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 5
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Please pay attention to what's happening in Minneapolis, Minnesota. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY

Reposts are appreciated.

26.01.2026 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 724    πŸ” 427    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 30

blah blah daily reminder of this huge thing in my life blah blah!

26.01.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, totally gorgeous! Thanks for adding a bit of joy to the feed today

26.01.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Naufrage - digital artbook about shipwrecks now available on
🌊 tannenbaumpress.itch.io/naufrage 🌊

17.01.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 455    πŸ” 138    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Star Wars actor says β€˜trans rights are human rights’ when asked about Harry Potter Kelly Marie Tran said β€˜trans rights are human rights’ when the topic of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series was mentioned in an interview.

β€œCan I say one thing before we end? This theme of what happens when hatred turns into violence is such an important theme in our film.

I will not be able to sleep tonight if I do not say, because we mentioned Harry Potter, that trans rights are human rights. I just wanted to say that.”

26.01.2026 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 630    πŸ” 156    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 17
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THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam A retro horror deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel in the 1990s. Choose your teens, explore and fight! If you die rewind the night!

OMG. We are in Steam's popular upcoming?! At #15 right now?! am I dreaming?!

store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...

#indiegame #gamedev #deckbuilder

26.01.2026 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Bernese mountain dog covered in snow

Bernese mountain dog covered in snow

I needed this today. My dog has never been happier with a blizzard. Stay safe out there friendsπŸ’š

25.01.2026 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 192    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Yes! Were you allowed to keep them in your pocket? My school made us put them in our lockers, and mine kept dying between classes 😭

25.01.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam A retro horror deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel in the 1990s. Choose your teens, explore and fight! If you die rewind the night!

It's a game full of laughter, heart, surprises and replayability.

If supporting an indie game launch isn't your priority right now I GET IT!

But if you need a distraction, we will be here for you on Jan 27.
store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...

#gamedev #indiegame #deckbuilder

25.01.2026 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam A retro horror deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel in the 1990s. Choose your teens, explore and fight! If you die rewind the night!

I don't like promoting our game launch during this atrocious time. I don't like making games when the world is on fire. But I can't change that. I can only make art.

We named the game THE SPIRIT LIFT because we needed to lift OUR spirits during health and social peril, privately and globally. (1/2)

25.01.2026 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

for example

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