Helen Carmichael - Forbidden Solitaire
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LAUNCH DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Dungeon horrors from 1995 are set to invade your personal computer - Forbidden Solitaire is officially launching NEXT WEEK, on April 30th!
To share this news, we unearthed a trailer from the archives - an advertisement originally aired in 1995!
Wishlist on Steam & GOG
Dungeon horrors from 1995 are set to invade your personal computer - Forbidden Solitaire is officially launching NEXT WEEK, on April 30th!
To share this news, we unearthed a trailer from the archives - an advertisement originally aired in 1995!
Wishlist on Steam & GOG
September 16, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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Letting ideas percolate when time is short: www.patreon.com/GreyAlien/po...
Letting ideas percolate when time is short | Grey Alien Games
Good decisions can take time to coalesce. But time is a limited resource, and in a business, it needs to be spent wisely. So here's a post d
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September 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Letting ideas percolate when time is short: www.patreon.com/GreyAlien/po...
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Dupery is so, so, so good.
Whet your appetite: whoarethesyndicate.com.
And there's a very generous demo on Steam.
Whet your appetite: whoarethesyndicate.com.
And there's a very generous demo on Steam.
September 15, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Dupery is so, so, so good.
Whet your appetite: whoarethesyndicate.com.
And there's a very generous demo on Steam.
Whet your appetite: whoarethesyndicate.com.
And there's a very generous demo on Steam.
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Forbidden Solitaire swag in this game!
We hid 11 indie game boxes from other devs in Fright Train, and each one unlocks a themed cosmetic! #indiegame
September 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Forbidden Solitaire swag in this game!
September 10, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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How can y’all say that when Forbidden Solitaire is right there!?
In the shadow of GTA 6, nothing shines
GOTY 2026 is the Weakest Field in Years
In the shadow of GTA 6, nothing shines
www.polygon.com
September 6, 2026 at 10:59 PM
How can y’all say that when Forbidden Solitaire is right there!?
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I played the original endlessly with my kids when they were small, one of them even dressed up as Link and looked like him! So, I have a major soft spot for OG Ocarina Link 🪈💚
[I'm also fine with each generation having their own version of Link + Zelda ... let's see what today's kids make of it.]
[I'm also fine with each generation having their own version of Link + Zelda ... let's see what today's kids make of it.]
WHY IS LINK SHINY.
WHO POLISHED THIS CHILD.
WHO POLISHED THIS CHILD.
September 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I played the original endlessly with my kids when they were small, one of them even dressed up as Link and looked like him! So, I have a major soft spot for OG Ocarina Link 🪈💚
[I'm also fine with each generation having their own version of Link + Zelda ... let's see what today's kids make of it.]
[I'm also fine with each generation having their own version of Link + Zelda ... let's see what today's kids make of it.]
Chats with our collaborators @nightsignalentertainment.com are always fun...👁️
Sabrina Spellman & Witches Cooking Potion
Alt: Sabrina Spellman & Witches Cooking a Potion in a cauldron in their sitting room
static.klipy.com
September 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Chats with our collaborators @nightsignalentertainment.com are always fun...👁️
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We're honoured to be part of the fake OS revolution 😌
If you like any of the games mentioned, you're probably gonna like Murder Meet Cute!
Reminder you can play the demo on steam and itch 💜
If you like any of the games mentioned, you're probably gonna like Murder Meet Cute!
Reminder you can play the demo on steam and itch 💜
September 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
We're honoured to be part of the fake OS revolution 😌
If you like any of the games mentioned, you're probably gonna like Murder Meet Cute!
Reminder you can play the demo on steam and itch 💜
If you like any of the games mentioned, you're probably gonna like Murder Meet Cute!
Reminder you can play the demo on steam and itch 💜
Check out the hand-crafted glitches in these FMV clips for Imprinted (no AI 🤖)
#indiedev
#indiedev
A little behind the scenes of how we created the glitches for Imprinted. Nothing too fancy, just an old camcorder and a telly.
If you want to check out how it looks in-game, check out the demo on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/3980340/...
If you want to check out how it looks in-game, check out the demo on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/3980340/...
September 6, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Check out the hand-crafted glitches in these FMV clips for Imprinted (no AI 🤖)
#indiedev
#indiedev
This is what heaven looks like to Jake 😅
I’m in retro gaming nirvana at The Retro Collective! @retrocollective.co.uk
September 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
This is what heaven looks like to Jake 😅
Messing about in Welsh ruins with @greyalien
September 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Messing about in Welsh ruins with @greyalien
Saw a couple of excellent Welsh castles today
…also tasted my 1st mulberry 🌳
…also tasted my 1st mulberry 🌳
September 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Saw a couple of excellent Welsh castles today
…also tasted my 1st mulberry 🌳
…also tasted my 1st mulberry 🌳
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LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
We published Clutter 19: Survey Says What? on Steam for Puzzles By Joe.
Layered puzzles combine with an original style of un-hidden object gameplay, where your goal isn't just to spot items, but to masterfully sort through the chaos!
store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
We published Clutter 19: Survey Says What? on Steam for Puzzles By Joe.
Layered puzzles combine with an original style of un-hidden object gameplay, where your goal isn't just to spot items, but to masterfully sort through the chaos!
store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
Save 10% on Clutter 19: Survey Says What? - Collector's Edition on Steam
Clutter 19: Survey Says What? - Collector's Edition delivers the most entertaining and challenging Clutter yet, featuring over 1,800 puzzles! Tackle new Clutter Gaps Diamond Style, Rotation Matters, P...
store.steampowered.com
August 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Weekend just started 😁
August 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Weekend just started 😁
Saw this up close at London Games Fest (+ Brilliant Indie Treasures?)
It's beautifully made, do check it out!
Plus the devs are lovely 🥰
It's beautifully made, do check it out!
Plus the devs are lovely 🥰
Progress shots from our historical comedy adventure game, 'Less Miserables'! All hand-drawn, fully voice acted, featuring songs, child labour and a horseless-horse! Wishlist today!
store.steampowered.com/app/4090610/...
#IndieGame #IndieDev #PointAndClick #AdventureGame
store.steampowered.com/app/4090610/...
#IndieGame #IndieDev #PointAndClick #AdventureGame
August 27, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Saw this up close at London Games Fest (+ Brilliant Indie Treasures?)
It's beautifully made, do check it out!
Plus the devs are lovely 🥰
It's beautifully made, do check it out!
Plus the devs are lovely 🥰
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Clutter made my kid sit still for nearly 2 hours...
Get it.
Get it.
LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
We published Clutter 19: Survey Says What? on Steam for Puzzles By Joe.
Layered puzzles combine with an original style of un-hidden object gameplay, where your goal isn't just to spot items, but to masterfully sort through the chaos!
store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
We published Clutter 19: Survey Says What? on Steam for Puzzles By Joe.
Layered puzzles combine with an original style of un-hidden object gameplay, where your goal isn't just to spot items, but to masterfully sort through the chaos!
store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
Save 10% on Clutter 19: Survey Says What? - Collector's Edition on Steam
Clutter 19: Survey Says What? - Collector's Edition delivers the most entertaining and challenging Clutter yet, featuring over 1,800 puzzles! Tackle new Clutter Gaps Diamond Style, Rotation Matters, P...
store.steampowered.com
August 26, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Clutter made my kid sit still for nearly 2 hours...
Get it.
Get it.
...we hope you find something educational here that helps you along your #gamedev journey.
www.patreon.com/GreyAlien/po...
www.patreon.com/GreyAlien/po...
Info Roundup for Gamedevs - Back to School Edition | Grey Alien Games
Welcome back, devs! September is almost here. While students are packing their backpacks, we've got a few recent posts from around the inter
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August 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
...we hope you find something educational here that helps you along your #gamedev journey.
www.patreon.com/GreyAlien/po...
www.patreon.com/GreyAlien/po...
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LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
We published Clutter 19: Survey Says What? on Steam for Puzzles By Joe.
Layered puzzles combine with an original style of un-hidden object gameplay, where your goal isn't just to spot items, but to masterfully sort through the chaos!
store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
We published Clutter 19: Survey Says What? on Steam for Puzzles By Joe.
Layered puzzles combine with an original style of un-hidden object gameplay, where your goal isn't just to spot items, but to masterfully sort through the chaos!
store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
Save 10% on Clutter 19: Survey Says What? - Collector's Edition on Steam
Clutter 19: Survey Says What? - Collector's Edition delivers the most entertaining and challenging Clutter yet, featuring over 1,800 puzzles! Tackle new Clutter Gaps Diamond Style, Rotation Matters, P...
store.steampowered.com
August 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM
LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
We published Clutter 19: Survey Says What? on Steam for Puzzles By Joe.
Layered puzzles combine with an original style of un-hidden object gameplay, where your goal isn't just to spot items, but to masterfully sort through the chaos!
store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
We published Clutter 19: Survey Says What? on Steam for Puzzles By Joe.
Layered puzzles combine with an original style of un-hidden object gameplay, where your goal isn't just to spot items, but to masterfully sort through the chaos!
store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
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Can you build the ultimate trade network? youtube.com/shorts/Vojpj...
Prophet Margin's demo available at store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/... - give it a try!
Prophet Margin's demo available at store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/... - give it a try!
Prophet Margin - can you build the ultimate trade network?
YouTube video by Ido Yehieli
youtube.com
August 24, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Can you build the ultimate trade network? youtube.com/shorts/Vojpj...
Prophet Margin's demo available at store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/... - give it a try!
Prophet Margin's demo available at store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/... - give it a try!
Coming to Steam TOMORROW - the latest instalment of the weirdly addictive un-hidden object game, Clutter, we publish for our friend Puzzles by Joe!
wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
#puzzle #indiedev
wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
#puzzle #indiedev
August 24, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Coming to Steam TOMORROW - the latest instalment of the weirdly addictive un-hidden object game, Clutter, we publish for our friend Puzzles by Joe!
wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
#puzzle #indiedev
wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4457030/...
#puzzle #indiedev
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gonna tell my kids this is what bedazzling was
May 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
gonna tell my kids this is what bedazzling was
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Man, to be solely attributed to the resurrection of a traditional game genre. That's the dream.
Anyone wanna work with me on my latest game idea, Freeze Tag With Satan?
Anyone wanna work with me on my latest game idea, Freeze Tag With Satan?
How Forbidden Solitaire brought solitaire games to the forefront
How Forbidden Solitaire brought solitaire games to the forefront
Its success has allowed Grey Alien Games to reach out to more Steam players than ever.
www.gamedeveloper.com
August 18, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Man, to be solely attributed to the resurrection of a traditional game genre. That's the dream.
Anyone wanna work with me on my latest game idea, Freeze Tag With Satan?
Anyone wanna work with me on my latest game idea, Freeze Tag With Satan?