Canberra game devs, I'm coming down for Equip to talk about the business of games. You'll also hear from @merryh.bsky.social and local legends @deanw.xyz from Blue Manchu, and Ed Orman from Uppercut Games.
Maybe I'll even tell you about working with SpongeBob & M Night Shyamalan...
loom.ly/vNKx5l8
So I finally started playing Outer Wilds. Wow, even the title screen is amazing!
Love the twangy guitar soundtrack over a small planet’s campfire 🎸
(why is there no acoustic guitar emoji??)
... and you always just listen to it on YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... 😅
07.11.2025 23:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
OST: store.steampowered.com/app/4128350/...
Bundle: store.steampowered.com/bundle/61083...
Hopefully I've done this right - if you already own the base game, grabbing the bundle should just be the difference in cost (but also cheaper than the OST by itself, since the bundle is discounted)...
Hi #screenshotsaturday!
This week, I released the OST for my 🤏 bite-sized #metroidvania, links below.
And now, you can pet the snail! @canyoupetthedog.com @canyoupet.bsky.social
▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
#SteamDeck ✅
#indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
Hi #wishlistwednesday!
Today, I've release the first major update (1.1) of my 🤏 bite-sized #metroidvania
You can now pet the snail! 🐌
With luck, you may even get a reward ♥️
▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
@canyoupetthedog.com
#indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai #SteamDeck
Hi #screenshotsaturday! I'm super stoked to announce that Microvania is now verified on #steamdeck!
It's a great fit, as the game was designed as if it was on a retro handheld 🎮
✅ store.steampowered.com/verified/311...
#indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
"...there's nothing WRONG with the size of your average unlocking world platformer; exploring huge maps for dozens of hours has been a part of the formula for longer than we've been calling them metroidvanias!
However, if you play more than 2 of these a year I think you've noticed some patterns..."
Not at the moment, no 😅
25.10.2025 02:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Metroidvania Guru review: youtu.be/KPEC6XxVQfU
Higher Plain Games review: youtu.be/Ol4SR5a4_F0
@sitorimon.bsky.social
@adventureislands.bsky.social hey look, we're neighbours! 😆
24.10.2025 21:40 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Yesterday, I released my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania on Steam ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
♥️ to all who's bought/wishlist/reviewed the game. Your support means a lot! 🙇
For #screenshotsaturday, here's the game getting into the Guru's B Tier 😅
#indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
Your game looks great btw. Love the name :)
23.10.2025 21:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Mostly market research for similar games, and then accounting for smaller scope. I still put as much polish and QoL features as I could, so the game hopefully feels like a good deal to players
23.10.2025 21:22 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎉 My 🤏 bite-sized metroidvania is OUT NOW! 🎉
Play it now! ▶️ tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
I strived making short but densely packed game. Please enjoy! 🙇
If you play, please give it a reviewing! 🙏
The first 10 REALLY count!
#indiegamedev #metroidvania #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity #noai
This is my first commercial solo game. I’ve made a few games in various teams before, but it’s still very different (and harder!) doing everything by yourself 😅
22.10.2025 22:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hi #wishlistwednesday!
My bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania will be out in 2 days! 🎉
I'm both nervous and excited 😆
WL 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
Wanna help this #solodev? You can post a review on release day (getting to first 10 REALLY helps 💪)
#unity #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #gamedev
A screenshot of the game Microvania. Shows the player character jumping through a waterfall, with the waterfall reacting to the character. There's also an enemy shooting at the player, and some sort of collectable on the top right that the player cannot seem to reach.
🥳🎉 Microvania is coming to Steam, Oct 23rd! 🎉🥳
It's a bite-sized #metroidvania. 🤏
Doesn't waste your time. ⏩
Fully handcrafted in every aspect! 💪 #noai
Please Wishlist and support #indiegamedev! 🙇
👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
#screenshotsaturday #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity
Yeah, you can even just say 2D microvania, no need for quotes or hyphen 👍
17.10.2025 21:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0At any rate, I won’t argue with anyone wanting to use the term as a sub-genre either. And I apologise in advance if it makes discussions a little more complicated 🙇
16.10.2025 23:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Yeah, I was throwing around a few names, but none really felt right. And not having any defined story/characters meant I didn’t have that source to draw from either.
And then, I found microvania.com was available. Asked a few dev friends, and they all said “buy it & make it yours then!” 😅
Thanks! Dev time was ~15 mths
16.10.2025 06:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Yeah, I am a seasoned Unity developer, so I went with the engine I know how to use.
I’d love to try pico-8 one day, it looks like lots of fun to work with!
Realtime: Since Jan 2024 😅.
But actual dev time would be closer to 15 mths or so.
🎉 My game is releasing on Oct 23rd! 🥳
Microvania is a bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania where you get lost, find upgrades, hidden secrets, and fight bosses!
Available on PC/Mac, and (🤞) also #steamdeck!
WL 👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
#wishlistwednesday #indiegamedev #pixelart #retro #solodev #gamedev #unity
Also, it's the last days of #MIGW25. Go check out all the awesome Aussie-made games!
store.steampowered.com/sale/melbour...
Hi #screenshotsaturday! Here's the Lexicon.
It's in the Pause screen, and can show up on the title screen after a short time. I borrowed this idea from Zelda 1, where the title screen eventually shows all the items, hinting at their uses.
tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
#metroidvania #indiegamedev #pixelart
A special #wishlistwednesday, my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania is releasing on Oct 24th! (or 23rd if you're +GMT 😉).
It's also the final week of #MIGW25, so don't forget to check out all the great Aussie-made games there!
👉 tinyurl.com/yjec6mnd
WL Microvania
👉 tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
#indiegamedev
It's #screenshotsaturday! I'm quite pleased I could still fit in some accessibility features in my bite-sized 🤏 #metroidvania.
And of course, MIGW is happening and Microvania part of the Steam Event as well: tinyurl.com/yjec6mnd
WL: tinyurl.com/pac9j3su
#MIGW25 #indiegamedev #pixelart
Check out the Steam Event here: store.steampowered.com/sale/Melbour...
30.09.2025 22:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
