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We might be making a horror game about trauma, but we still want the player to feel like they have SOME control over a terrible situation. Clean every surface and pretend you’re in charge. WIP.
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Thank you! Our aim is to have all the game play be as intuitive and cosy as possible. The tension and horror comes from the environment and the things your parents do. It’s a game about trauma, so it’s all about making safe places and people seem unsafe and unfamiliar.

Awwwww saw so many movies there. And used to go to art camp next door.

Working on a horror cooking game means we have to make cosy mechanics! The game won’t be unsettling if the juxtaposition of the themes and game play isn’t just right. Currently we’re working on cleaning and scrubbing. #indiegame #gamedev #indiehorror #indiedev #horrorshowcase #motherslittlehelper

Swords Without Master A ttrpg of strange sorceries, ferocious deeds, and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.

Two Days Remain! It's your last chance to back Swords Without Master and help us fill this game with incredible, inspiring artwork to help YOU conjure unknown worlds, unimagined ages, and unforgettable adventures! And I'm going to keep shouting out our artists today, because they're incredible!

Hahahahahha. I’M FINE. GAME DEV IS MAGIC AND AMAZING AND IM SO LUCKY TO BE DOING IT. #gamedev #indiegames #videogames #tryingmybest #3dmodeling #spotlight #promote #indiegame #gamedev #indiehorror #indiedev

An informational graphic that shares Soft Rain's curated book club list for February 2026, the books include: Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield, recommended by Sofy The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey, recommended by Jules Strange Houses by Uketsu, recommended by Joel The Vegetarian by Han Kang, recommended by Trang The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling, recommended by Kait Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree, recommended by Colin

Our Soft Rains Book Club has re-launched over on our Discord, with a new format chosen by its members! ✨📚

Every month, our team will curate a new list of books we've been reading and want to recommend. If you join the club, you'll never miss a list and can chat about them with us. :)

It sure would be ghastly if people in Toronto who make games got together at a bar and showed each other how cool their new project that's coming along is or whatever.

Well anyway, lets look at the old poster board--

Oh no...
Ohhhhh no!
OH NO!

Why didn't you tell me Dirty Rectangles was tomorrow!

Hekki Allmo

This living room is gonna have a crushing combination of patterns. Dark and oppressive even with a turret of windows. #spotlight #promote #indiegame #gamedev #horrorshowcase #indiehorror #indiedev #horrorgame #cookinggame #conceptart #artdirection #motherslittlehelper

Hey Find Your Words friends! Let’s talk about the binder, the player’s main communication tool 📂✨

I really want the dining room to feel overwhelming and heavy, lots of dark wood, layers of busy patterns and minimal natural light. #spotlight #promote #indiegame #gamedev #horrorshowcase #indiehorror #indiedev #conceptart #horrorgame #cookinggame
#motherslittlehelper #artdirection

My horror cooking game features hand made characters! Originally they were going to be 3D digital assets, but I’m not really a 3D modeller. Trying to play to our teams strengths to make something neat. #spotlight #promote #indiegame #gamedev #horrorshowcaae #indiehorror #art #handmade #indiedev

Obviously there’s lots of clean up to do, BUT mom’s potato bod is scanned and in the computer! Photogrammetry is SO COOL. my creepy little dollhouse family for my horror game is slowly coming together. #indiegame #indiedev #horrordev #motherslittlehelper #horrorgame #cookinggame

🚨 DEVELOPERS and PUBLISHERS 🚨

TRAILER SLOTS are now available at both our upcoming Showcases and the Horror Game Awards 2026!

Please submit your interest using the form down below and we'll be in touch as soon as possible!

Mom has quite the potato bod. So excited to start working with other artists to help me make her clothes!! . #indiegame #gamedev #horror #horrorshowcase #indiehorror #horrorgame #cookinggame #handmade #art #sculpture #motherslittlehelper

In Toronto next week? Come see what our lovely co-founder has to say at Bonus Stage!

Here’s how I sculpted the first of three of mom’s heads. Each face will be more…upset than the last. #indiegame #gamedev #horror #horrorshowcase #indiehorror #horrorgame #cookinggame #handmade #art #sculpture #motherslittlehelper

All the characters in Mother’s Little Helper, a horror cooking game, will be made by hand. We’re currently finalizing the photogrammetry pipeline! #gamedev #indiegame #horrorgame #horror #cookinggame #indiehorror #photogrammetry #horrorshowcase

So many delightful devs! Thrilled to be a part of this community :)

Pretty please may my studio be added to the list? We’re making a horror cooking game :)

Seeing a bunch of newer folks arriving and making their own lists, so casual reminder I also have a starter pack ft. 300+ Canadian devs and various industry folks.

If you check the thread there's a second starter pack as well that has even more people you can follow! Just reply to be added 🫡

Pretty please could we join the almighty list? In Toronto making a horror cooking game :)

Ontario Game Devs Pack #1 Join the conversation

Excited to connect with more of our fellow Ontario game studios + devs, so we put together these Ontario Game Devs starter packs!

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Give them a follow! 🎮🍁

Research is so important! Especially if you want your game to feel like a specific point in time. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indiehorror #horrorgame #cookinggame #motherslittlehelper #horror #design #research

POTATO PEOPLE!! It’s so satisfying when your designs start to come to life. I can’t wait for everything to keep evolving and coming together. What cooking activity would you be most excited to see in a horror cooking game? #gamedev #indiedev #horrorgame #cookinggame #gamedesign #indiehorror

Mom needs a hand! I’m making her one, and eventually you’ll be able to give her one too. Mother’s Little Helper, a horror cooking game is full of chores that mom needs you to take care of. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indiehorror #horrorgames #horrorshowcase #gamedevelopment #art

Mom needs hair! Let’s draw her some. #indiegame #gamedev #art #horrorgame #cookinggame #handmade #trauma.

Not gonna lie, I’ve become obsessed with embroidery since making patterns for mom’s clothes. #gamedev #indiegame #motherslittlehelper #horrorgame #cookinggame #handmade #craft #embroidery

A city‑builder where progress depends on your people skills.
You don’t just place buildings—you convince quirky townsfolk to move in, gossip with them, and juggle their complaints until your metropolis grows.

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