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Posts by Theo Ratkin

A screenshot of a top-down 2.5 space game, a space station and a ship in an asteroid field.

A screenshot of a top-down 2.5 space game, a space station and a ship in an asteroid field.

WIP for my #LDJam game! 🛰️

#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #LD59

1 day ago 11 2 0 0

Wow you're right, I got scammed 😂

4 weeks ago 0 0 1 0
A screenshot of DELTARUNE chapter 4 - Kris, Susie and Ralsei are standing in a corridor of the Dark Sanctuary surrounded by 2 singing Mizzles, a Bibliox and a Cuptain.

A screenshot of DELTARUNE chapter 4 - Kris, Susie and Ralsei are standing in a corridor of the Dark Sanctuary surrounded by 2 singing Mizzles, a Bibliox and a Cuptain.

I'm very late but I just finished DELTARUNE chapters 1-4. I... had no idea how much I was missing out. Chapter 4 is my favorite so far.

1 month ago 4 0 0 0
Retro Mechanical Keyboard (C64 edition) by 8BitDo on a display shelf

Retro Mechanical Keyboard (C64 edition) by 8BitDo on a display shelf

This C64-styled keyboard by #8BitDo is so pretty! I immediately knew I wanted it on my shelf. Now I'm thinking if I should get an actual IBM keyboard too. 😅

1 month ago 4 1 1 0

Wait, this looks super useful. I didn't even realize something like this existed for game assets. Joined the waitlist!

3 months ago 1 0 1 0
A Hytale screenshot of a cave camp, with a campfire and a bedroll on a wooden floor, illuminated by a warm fire light.

A Hytale screenshot of a cave camp, with a campfire and a bedroll on a wooden floor, illuminated by a warm fire light.

My first night in #Hytale: peacefully running through a field... until something started violently chasing me. Fell into a deep cave, barely alive, built a desperate camp, and waited out the night. Absolute 10/10 mood.

3 months ago 2 0 0 0
A screenshot from Hytale, a player in a red trench coat with purple goggles in golden trim and a pickaxe in hand is standing in a green field in front of a simple 8x8 wooden house with a gable roof, 2 center doors, 2 torches next to the doors, windows from 3 sides.

A screenshot from Hytale, a player in a red trench coat with purple goggles in golden trim and a pickaxe in hand is standing in a green field in front of a simple 8x8 wooden house with a gable roof, 2 center doors, 2 torches next to the doors, windows from 3 sides.

I gave Hytale a try yesterday and it's awesome. Strong sense of mystery and nostalgia. Anyone else feel like it's something that Minecraft would've been if it took a different direction during alpha?
#Hytale

3 months ago 2 0 0 0

Good luck with your game! I also didn't dedicate as much time to gamedev in 2025 as I'd like. Aiming improve this year.

3 months ago 2 0 1 0
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Does this read as an oak tree, or am I missing something obvious?

#blender #gamedev #indiedev

3 months ago 15 3 0 0
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Modeled an acorn for my 48h game. What do you think of the texturing?

#gamedev #indiedev #blender

3 months ago 9 2 0 0

In 2025, I learned a lot about how I work and what actually motivates me.

I'm an artist at heart, and game development is the form of art I enjoy most.

In 2026, I'm doubling down on gamedev. Expect to see more devlogs and game projects from me!

3 months ago 5 0 0 0

Wait, did I accidentally make an early version of Bird Game 4?

3 months ago 0 0 0 0
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I'm still learning Blender, but here's how I modeled a woodpecker for my 48h game. Any tips for nailing the pixelated 3D style?

#gamedev #indiedev #blender

3 months ago 11 1 0 0
Sea's Promise (ft. Emlym) | Uplifting Epic Orchestra
Sea's Promise (ft. Emlym) | Uplifting Epic Orchestra YouTube video by Theo Ratkin Music

I'm moving my music to a dedicated YouTube channel and the first upload is "Sea's Promise", an uplifting epic orchestral song featuring Emlym's (formerly AngelDust) vocals!

youtu.be/gBbIMyr_61w

#epicorchestral #cinematicmusic

3 months ago 0 0 0 0

I wish I experienced more of that era! I gamed a bit on a CRT monitor when I was 6-10, I was sitting very close to it though.

3 months ago 1 0 1 0

Ah got it, it just seems much smaller & further on photo 🙂

3 months ago 0 0 1 0

Honest question, how comfortable is it playing on such a tiny screen from so far away?
I got eye strain by just looking at this picture 😅

3 months ago 1 0 2 0
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A photo of 2 monitors: primary monitor has VSCode, secondary is running the game "Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" by Nestopi Inc. A cloudy sky is visible through the window behind the monitors.

A photo of 2 monitors: primary monitor has VSCode, secondary is running the game "Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" by Nestopi Inc. A cloudy sky is visible through the window behind the monitors.

I've been trying "Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" for a week while working and wow, it actually helped me significantly reduce stress. There's just something nice about having a virtual companion work alongside you. Am I just lonely? 😅

#チルユー #lofi #productivity

3 months ago 2 0 0 0
I Made a Woodpecker Simulator in 48 Hours
I Made a Woodpecker Simulator in 48 Hours YouTube video by Theo Ratkin

My last devlog of the year!
I made a cozy woodpecker simulator in 48 hours 🐦🌳
Here's a 3-minute video on how it came together

youtu.be/dtEQSPL-6us

#godot #gamedev #indiedev #devlog

3 months ago 17 3 1 0
A Blender screenshot with preview of a low-poly pixel-painted acorn.

A Blender screenshot with preview of a low-poly pixel-painted acorn.

Merry Christmas!🎄🙏
New devlog video in the morning 👀

#gamedev #devlog

3 months ago 8 2 0 0
A photo of the Bing Bong plushie sitting next to a monitor with the game PEAK running. In the game the virtual Bing Bong is being held while the summit is in view behind him.

A photo of the Bing Bong plushie sitting next to a monitor with the game PEAK running. In the game the virtual Bing Bong is being held while the summit is in view behind him.

I reached PEAK with both my real life and in-game Bing Bong!

#peak #bingbong

3 months ago 2 0 0 0

(new devlog is WIP)

3 months ago 0 0 0 0

It's Sunday and I'm a bit sick, but I still want to try to get some work done today. ☕️

3 months ago 0 0 1 0
Marcus Warner's Legendarium compact disc set (First 100 Edition) unboxed on a round wooden table: two high-quality CDs styled to look like vinyl, supplied in a double-gatefold wallet with a Japanese-style obi strip bearing the ‘First 100 Edition’ mark. Everything’s packed inside a black gift box with the album title and details embossed in silver.

Marcus Warner's Legendarium compact disc set (First 100 Edition) unboxed on a round wooden table: two high-quality CDs styled to look like vinyl, supplied in a double-gatefold wallet with a Japanese-style obi strip bearing the ‘First 100 Edition’ mark. Everything’s packed inside a black gift box with the album title and details embossed in silver.

I just got my copy of Marcus Warner's Legendarium CDs (first-100 edition) and I'm brimming with joy! What a beautiful work of art! I recommend that everyone listen to the album.

4 months ago 1 0 0 0
A red dragonfly resting vertically on a peak of a high stem.

A red dragonfly resting vertically on a peak of a high stem.

This nice dragonfly kept coming back to this spot for about 15 minutes. I guess it's a good vantage point!

#NaturePhotography

4 months ago 3 1 0 0
Genshin Impact quest inside Duolingo app featuring an artwork of 3 GI characters and the Duo owl above them.

Genshin Impact quest inside Duolingo app featuring an artwork of 3 GI characters and the Duo owl above them.

Never did I expect to see #Duolingo and #GenshinImpact collaboration

4 months ago 1 1 0 0
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3 old phones lying on a wooden table: a blue Nokia with buttons, a Samsung with buttons and a Nokia with a touchscreen.

3 old phones lying on a wooden table: a blue Nokia with buttons, a Samsung with buttons and a Nokia with a touchscreen.

Found these while digging through my old stuff! Should I see if they still turn on?

#nokia #samsung #oldmobilephone

4 months ago 0 0 0 0

"I regret nothing from my childhood"
- No one ever, probably

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I was really touched by the Undertale pacifist ending a few months ago, and while the feeling was still fresh, I learned a small part of His Theme on piano. I'm not much of a player, but I decided to share it now.

#Undertale #HisTheme #Piano

4 months ago 0 0 0 0

I recently switched from Firefox to Zen Browser, and I'm quite enjoying it so far! Vertical tab management is better than in stock Firefox thanks to essentials and spaces. And I like how much cleaner it is out of the box.

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