Today, exactly 1 year ago, I started a new project, that later became Gloom Gate. It began as a little experiment with pre-rendered backgrounds and it evolved into a full grown game-dev project I'm really proud of!
#gamedev #indiegame #1bit #playdate
The strong gravity pull created by Zorza makes the system a hotspot for drifting ships from the Time of Fire.
With the right data and tools, one can make its way into them and unravel their mysteries.
#playdate #indiedev #gamedev
Sorry I missed this.
The crank is used to control the light level on your lamp, so it's used a fair bit as you play.
Made some new shots for Playdate Community Awards event. I'm getting close 😤
#gamedev #playdate #pixelart #1bit
Today I'm working on the magnetic boots. It's a very rough implementation, but it's enough to test the gameplay.
I still can't believe I've gotten this far with my Playdate prototype 😃
Here's the game prototype running on the Playdate. Even with the tripod, it's difficult to record without moving too much of the handheld or getting light reflections.
In any case, what do you think? Should I push this into an actual game? 👀
What a cool thing
Spoilers for Twyk Shots most inconsequential post-game feature (which I'm increasingly doubting anyone has actually managed to unlock), but here is all 100 cards from the games Gacha.
Here's the pull animation, if you are curious.
(I spent way too much time on this tbh. Even the limited banner image rotates on a weekly basis, even if it doesn't remotely play into any of the pull odds)
Many game devs think they are behind, when in reality they are in an invisible phase of high-leverage work.
Game development and design can compound late.
Some examples:
Devils on the Moon Pinball is out!!!!
What a time to be alive!!
get it here: play.date/games/devils...
Only on @play.date
#pinball #indiegames #pixelart #playdate
Here's a closeup with some placeholder textures.
I know players will pick up the suit and forget about it, but I still want the discovery and suit up moment to feel as cool and memorable as possible.
Also "Power Suit" is only the codename, if anyone wants to suggest a proper name, now is the time.
Episode 7 of The Game Developers’ library podcast is out. This month we read Tynan Sylvester’s book Designing Games: A Guide to Engineering Experiences. It’s very good, except when it’s not!
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I bet you could ask in the #hardware channel in the Playdate Squad discord.
I've been working on my next thing for #playdate and maybe even for Steam. Still pretty early. But having fun with this.
The wonderful @play.date community were the original Bendonauts—the first people to visit Planet Blip when Blippo+ surprise launched on #Playdate! We’re so grateful to their enthusiasm for our world, and really honored to have won two Playdate Community Awards! Thank you!
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level design is my passion ❤️
#pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #platformer
anticipating something...
Texture gallery in the map editor.
Texture gallery in-game in the playdate handheld.
Another screenshot of the texture gallery in-game.
Having a texture gallery is really useful to test your materials and lighting in-game.
I think I'm (slowly) getting better at finding the right amount of texture and lighting needed for the surfaces to look good in the Playdate's 1-bit display.
🛡️New Gloom Gate Trailer⚔️
During the Playdate Community Awards, I was able to show a new trailer for my upcoming pocket-sized, 1-bit action RPG/Dungeon Crawler Gloom Gate 🏰
Check it out!
#1bit #indiegame #trailer #playdate #gamedev
A staple of the #metroidvania genre!
🏆 Congratulations to all the winners of Playdate Community Awards for 2025! Your dedication and creativity blow our minds every time.
➡️ See the full awards show here: www.youtube.com/live/hTuOXD-...
༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ Give COMET
Congrats to @amanogames.bsky.social for also winning this.
Their game, Devils on the Moon Pinball is out in a few weeks.
Wish it here! play.date/games/devils...
Only on @play.date catalog.
#pinball #indegames #Pixelart #playdate
☄Comet was tied for the winner of Most Anticipated #playdate game in the 2025 Community awards this year.
Thank you all who voted for us, it really is an honor.
@drew-lo.bsky.social, @flipdock.bsky.social @xmenekai.bsky.social & @mouflon.cloud and I are working hard to get this game to you.
The @play.date awards are on tomorrow.
And I can tell you, it’s the best show the squad has ever put on!
Come watch it live!
Digimon World 3 ~ デジモンワールド3 新たなる冒険の扉 (2002)
Developed by Bandai/Boom.
Beware of the dog. #playdate 🐶
