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iancaisley.bsky.social
Indie game dev and designer (game and graphic). Check out my current project, Shimmershoal, a retro-style cozy RPG: https://iancaisley.itch.io/shimmershoal Other places I do things: trippingwhale.com caisley.design
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Very important piece of #gamedev added today. This chicken now appears on a different roof every time you enter this area. #indiedev #solodev #indiegames #jrpg #cozygames #rpg #retro

Y’all, I love making my books and zines about video games. Here is a starter pack FILLED with other great people who also have been writing their own amazing books about video games! Check it out, give any and all a follow. Support these great authors. go.bsky.app/Py2qArP

Decided to make a Starter Pack for Independent Games Media, since I firmly believe independent media is absolutely worth supporting. If you would like to be included, please let me know! I want to make as comprehensive of a list as possible!

A quick view of combat from A Snail's Tale for #marketingmonday. #indiegame #jrpg

Being a #retro style #jrpg, Shimmershoal has random encounters. Trying some modern twists though: 👉 Encounter regions are cleared after enough wins and no more encounters happen there. 👉 Label shows you when you're in an encounter region and how close to clear it is. #gamedev #solodev #indiegames

If you're new here and looking for cozy games and/or cozy game developers to follow, I got something for you ✨ Check out my two starter packs 💕🌈🍵 ✨ Cozy Games/Studios ✨ go.bsky.app/LDqJYBD 💕 Cozy Game Devs 💕 go.bsky.app/Q68Qvbi

2025 I´ll release my #indiegame Starter Pack is up. If you are an #indiegamedev and want to be added, just reply here with: Release Date: Store Link: I´ll make sure to add you asap! Please share to show that 2025 will be an awesome year for #indiegames! go.bsky.app/6wHPmzW

We still got room in my Indie Game Starter Pack! #indie #Game #dev #gamedev #indiedev

Hi Bluesky, meet my game! This is Near-Mage: study Magick in Transylvania ✨ A hand-crafted narrative adventure #indiegame coming to PC very soon ⏳ PS: Made in Transylvania! Steam link in reply 👇

Little trick for the #rpgmaker mz devs out there — Autotiles with transparent backgrounds can be put on more than one layer, letting you: 👉 put a single tile version of the tile next to a larger group 👉 Layer the same autotile on top of itself (usually works best on plants)

New additions to my list of #indiedev / #indiegames to follow and check out! @neondeitygames.bsky.social @twirlincurtis.bsky.social @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social @iancaisley.bsky.social @danceofcards.bsky.social Peep 'em and hit 'em up! go.bsky.app/HdE2YCj

This has nothing to do with my usual #gamedev, but I rode a horse on a beach today and it was awesome. Feeling inspired! 🐴

By popular request, let's do another starter pack: 🦋 Solo Game Developers+ LMK if you want in! Plz be patient, I'm also solo (and should be working on my game lol) bsky.app/starter-pack...

Shimmershoal is a cozy #jrpg, but it also has #metroidvania elements like these purple bounce flowers which can only be opened and closed after gaining an ability. Many secrets to find! #screenshotsaturday #cozygames #indiedev #indiegames #solodev #gamedev

Are you a #gamedev with a released #rpgmaker game? I would love to chat and ask you some questions about the experience. #solodev #indiedev

This is just the start of this #indiegame starter pack! I'll continue to update it as I come across cool games and new devs so keep an eye on it and give these accounts a follow! Feel free to suggest some games and devs to me too. 😁 go.bsky.app/HdE2YCj

What's your ideal demo length? Would especially love to hear from any #streamers who have played a lot of them. #gamedev #indiegames #solodev

People liked sleeping Keke (she's the fox), so here's a little more footage of her when she's awake! #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #cozygames #jrpg

Check out my YouTube channel, where I showcase exciting indie games. Discover hidden gems and must play titles! 🎮🕹️ youtube.com/@awesomeindi... #gaming #indiegames

Bringing entertainment to people is important. The arts bring us together. ✊

If you're following a small gamedev project, do you prefer to follow and get updates from a social page for the game, or directly from the pages of the devs? #godot #indiedev #gamedev

acho que nao tinha postado essa aki no bluesky ainda

Here's the latest cutscene I've made for my still untitled rpg. I'm getting better with these every time. Making your own game is so much fun! youtu.be/qnvtEco0HRw #indiedev #gamedev #rpgmaker

everyone’s talking about the viral pizza soup.. right? #gamedev

Garlic knot pythons 🐍

I recreated my Cool Indie Devs You Should Follow starter pack. It's an ever growing list, full of cool indie devs who are (mostly) active on Bluesky. go.bsky.app/dAzxWn #indiegames #gaming #indiedev