Steve Heller
@hellerphant.hellergood.co
Producer at 17-BIT in Kyoto.
Formerly production and narrative at Fellow Traveller.
Worked on Orwell, Hacknet, The Stillness of the Wind, Neo Cab and others.
Also run indie publication Pixels for Breakfast.
Formerly production and narrative at Fellow Traveller.
Worked on Orwell, Hacknet, The Stillness of the Wind, Neo Cab and others.
Also run indie publication Pixels for Breakfast.
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It’s the end of the month, so here’s another #indiedev #lookingforwork posts!
Production, narrative, marketing, ops, general management. If you have a need for someone to plug in and help you ship your project, get in touch! No project is too small!
Email me - steve @ hellergood DOT co
Production, narrative, marketing, ops, general management. If you have a need for someone to plug in and help you ship your project, get in touch! No project is too small!
Email me - steve @ hellergood DOT co
It’s the end of the month, so here’s another #indiedev #lookingforwork posts!
Production, narrative, marketing, ops, general management. If you have a need for someone to plug in and help you ship your project, get in touch! No project is too small!
Email me - steve @ hellergood DOT co
Production, narrative, marketing, ops, general management. If you have a need for someone to plug in and help you ship your project, get in touch! No project is too small!
Email me - steve @ hellergood DOT co
October 28, 2026 at 3:27 AM
It’s the end of the month, so here’s another #indiedev #lookingforwork posts!
Production, narrative, marketing, ops, general management. If you have a need for someone to plug in and help you ship your project, get in touch! No project is too small!
Email me - steve @ hellergood DOT co
Production, narrative, marketing, ops, general management. If you have a need for someone to plug in and help you ship your project, get in touch! No project is too small!
Email me - steve @ hellergood DOT co
Reposted by Steve Heller
The “Big 3” gaming platforms are actually Nintendo, PC and a Chinese emulation device of your choosing.
September 10, 2026 at 12:40 PM
The “Big 3” gaming platforms are actually Nintendo, PC and a Chinese emulation device of your choosing.
@darcywsmith.bsky.social yo, what’s that awesome ice cream or gelato place you took Jake to while he was here? I have one more day in town!
October 14, 2026 at 2:17 AM
@darcywsmith.bsky.social yo, what’s that awesome ice cream or gelato place you took Jake to while he was here? I have one more day in town!
Reposted by Steve Heller
Another week, another dispatch! This week we have games from @jeremycouillard.bsky.social, @mudtek.bsky.social, @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social, and more.
#indiedev #indiegames #gaming
#indiedev #indiegames #gaming
Soul Injector Commando makes you turn billionaires into humans
Hello friends! We are well and truly in the thick of it now, with the latest Fire Emblem dropping to critical acclaim across the board. The first Onimusha game in 20 years continues Capcom's hot streak. The next six weeks or so will be drop a cavalcade of highly anticipated games just in time for the end of the year, and somewhere in the middle of it all, a bunch of indies will be floating out there waiting for you to discover them. I am getting ready for an international trip back to Australia,...
indiedispatch.online
September 18, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Another week, another dispatch! This week we have games from @jeremycouillard.bsky.social, @mudtek.bsky.social, @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social, and more.
#indiedev #indiegames #gaming
#indiedev #indiegames #gaming
It's true. I really do love winding down with Combolands. Great game.
A dozen hours in and @hellerphant.bsky.social is in love with Combolands from @cruxgames.bsky.social.
https://pixelsforbreakfast.net/combolands-delivers-strategic-depth-in-30-minutes-or-less-wvy464p
#gaming #indiedev
https://pixelsforbreakfast.net/combolands-delivers-strategic-depth-in-30-minutes-or-less-wvy464p
#gaming #indiedev
Combolands delivers strategic depth in 30 minutes or less
Citybuilder fans are feasting right now. After what felt like an endless drought after the demise of 2013’s SimCity, these past few years we are seeing a lot of interesting indie takes that bring the sauce. Timberborn is a take where you are tiny Beavers building the best water-powered city you can muster. Against the Storm is the answer to “what if it was a Roguelike Citybuilder that kinda looked a lot like Warcraft”, bringing a lot of interesting choices to the table. Dorf Romantik is a beauti...
pixelsforbreakfast.net
September 17, 2026 at 1:23 PM
It's true. I really do love winding down with Combolands. Great game.
There's like three games in here I want to dive into, but I just don't have the tiiiime.
The industry is fucked, but there are also incredible games coming out every week. Support them if you can! #indiedev
The industry is fucked, but there are also incredible games coming out every week. Support them if you can! #indiedev
Another week of killer games for you to check out as the weekend rolls in.
@teamlazerbeam.bsky.social @kitfoxgames.com @jeffauger.bsky.social @valheimgame.bsky.social
#indiedev #indiedispatch #gaming
@teamlazerbeam.bsky.social @kitfoxgames.com @jeffauger.bsky.social @valheimgame.bsky.social
#indiedev #indiedispatch #gaming
Shroom and Groom brings deckbuilders to First-Person dungeon crawlers
Happy Friday friends! This week I have been rather busy getting ready for a family trip back to Australia in a few weeks, along with my son’s upcoming 2nd birthday. Time flies, and there never seems to be enough of it. But I did manage to play some games this week, and I even got a review out for one of them which is linked below. Patrick has been banging on about how much he has been enjoying The Blood of Dawnwalker, which inspired me to finally check out 2018’s Vampyr. Released to limited crit...
indiedispatch.online
September 11, 2026 at 5:26 AM
There's like three games in here I want to dive into, but I just don't have the tiiiime.
The industry is fucked, but there are also incredible games coming out every week. Support them if you can! #indiedev
The industry is fucked, but there are also incredible games coming out every week. Support them if you can! #indiedev
Reposted by Steve Heller
NEW UPDATE IS LIVE! Download the free open playtest at darkroomsgame.com!
#gamedev #indiegame #darkrooms #unreal #playtest
#gamedev #indiegame #darkrooms #unreal #playtest
September 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
NEW UPDATE IS LIVE! Download the free open playtest at darkroomsgame.com!
#gamedev #indiegame #darkrooms #unreal #playtest
#gamedev #indiegame #darkrooms #unreal #playtest
I am slightly annoyed that @allymobbs.bsky.social managed to beat a dungeon before me, but Blood Dungeon is a seriously good time.
Can't stop playing Blood Dungeon. Won't stop playing Blood Dungeon. You should probably also play Blood Dungeon too.
pckt.blog/b/pixels-for...
#gaming #indiedev @messhof.bsky.social
pckt.blog/b/pixels-for...
#gaming #indiedev @messhof.bsky.social
Blood Dungeon shows that Bullet Heaven can be active - Pixels for Breakfast
There are few indies out there that command my attention, no questions asked. Messhof won my heart with their 1v1 fencing masterpiece Nidhogg, and since then th...
pckt.blog
September 8, 2026 at 4:52 AM
I am slightly annoyed that @allymobbs.bsky.social managed to beat a dungeon before me, but Blood Dungeon is a seriously good time.
All the cool people heading to #MIGW this year! I am in town and will be loitering around the convention centre on Oct 7 - 9 to hopefully meet with prospective employers, or small teams looking for some production/narrative/bizdev consulting.
If you know someone where I would be a good fit, DM me!
If you know someone where I would be a good fit, DM me!
September 8, 2026 at 12:11 AM
All the cool people heading to #MIGW this year! I am in town and will be loitering around the convention centre on Oct 7 - 9 to hopefully meet with prospective employers, or small teams looking for some production/narrative/bizdev consulting.
If you know someone where I would be a good fit, DM me!
If you know someone where I would be a good fit, DM me!
Personal blog in 2026 feels weird, but in a good way. Really liking @pckt.blog
Clawing back an online existence
I’m just so tired you guys…
oatsandcurry.pckt.blog
September 5, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Personal blog in 2026 feels weird, but in a good way. Really liking @pckt.blog
Another week of bangers. I am running out of time while also getting ready to fly to Melbourne soon.
Also, absolutely stoked to be live on @pckt.blog. Using the ATmosphere to interact with blogs just makes everything so much easier. You can sub and comment with your Bluesky account. It's great!
Also, absolutely stoked to be live on @pckt.blog. Using the ATmosphere to interact with blogs just makes everything so much easier. You can sub and comment with your Bluesky account. It's great!
Another #indiedispatch! We've got citybuilders, bomb disarming monkeys, & more!
indiedispatch.online/shoretiles-b...
@digitalsungames.com @leftostudio.bsky.social
@hachinos.bsky.social
Also, we launched on @pckt.blog. Now you can comment and sub using your Bluesky account!
#indiedev #gaming
indiedispatch.online/shoretiles-b...
@digitalsungames.com @leftostudio.bsky.social
@hachinos.bsky.social
Also, we launched on @pckt.blog. Now you can comment and sub using your Bluesky account!
#indiedev #gaming
ShoreTiles brings deep sea dread to city builders - Indie Dispatch
The best indies you should check out this week Sept 4, 2026.
indiedispatch.online
September 4, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Another week of bangers. I am running out of time while also getting ready to fly to Melbourne soon.
Also, absolutely stoked to be live on @pckt.blog. Using the ATmosphere to interact with blogs just makes everything so much easier. You can sub and comment with your Bluesky account. It's great!
Also, absolutely stoked to be live on @pckt.blog. Using the ATmosphere to interact with blogs just makes everything so much easier. You can sub and comment with your Bluesky account. It's great!
@pckt.blog hey! Trying to connect our domain up and keep getting a message saying that TXT Verification not found. It has propagated, so not sure what's going on. Using cloudflare.
September 4, 2026 at 3:06 AM
@pckt.blog hey! Trying to connect our domain up and keep getting a message saying that TXT Verification not found. It has propagated, so not sure what's going on. Using cloudflare.
Reposted by Steve Heller
My second game will be published to Steam on October 1st. I would love and appreciate any and all support. Please and Thank you.
#gamedev #godot #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/5004380/...
#gamedev #godot #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/5004380/...
DelveWright on Steam
A first-person dungeon crawler with a classic turn-based JRPG heart. Explore The Below in real time, then snap seamlessly into pure menu battles. Bank your loot to rebuild your ruined town - or gamble...
store.steampowered.com
September 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
My second game will be published to Steam on October 1st. I would love and appreciate any and all support. Please and Thank you.
#gamedev #godot #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/5004380/...
#gamedev #godot #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/5004380/...
Took at look at @pckt.blog and was pretty impressed. We have been using Pika for our hosting, but I just move Indie Dispatch over there to see how it goes with the AT protocol.
indie-dispatch.pckt.blog
It's a pretty nice feed, and i like that it integrates with bsky.
indie-dispatch.pckt.blog
It's a pretty nice feed, and i like that it integrates with bsky.
Indie Dispatch
A weekly newsletter that shines a light on aweosme indie games you should check out.
indie-dispatch.pckt.blog
September 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Took at look at @pckt.blog and was pretty impressed. We have been using Pika for our hosting, but I just move Indie Dispatch over there to see how it goes with the AT protocol.
indie-dispatch.pckt.blog
It's a pretty nice feed, and i like that it integrates with bsky.
indie-dispatch.pckt.blog
It's a pretty nice feed, and i like that it integrates with bsky.
It's been a long time since I could sit down and do an #indiedispatch. Life pressures and then trying to ship a game while also raising a 2 year old means energy is a rare commodity.
Trying to get back into it though.
Trying to get back into it though.
👀 New #indiedispatch is here! Here's 5 indie games you should check out this week + @minnmax.com dropped a documentary of my workplace!
indiedispatch.online/posts/blood-...
@messhof.bsky.social @cruxgames.bsky.social @snickerdoodlegames.com @tinyroargames.bsky.social
#indiedev #gaming
indiedispatch.online/posts/blood-...
@messhof.bsky.social @cruxgames.bsky.social @snickerdoodlegames.com @tinyroargames.bsky.social
#indiedev #gaming
Blood Dungeon, seaplanes, and charming citybuilders - Indie Dispatch
Hello friends, It has been a long time between dispatches. Sickness and the stress of getting a game shipped this year has kept me busy. Who knew game development could...
indiedispatch.online
August 28, 2026 at 5:19 AM
It's been a long time since I could sit down and do an #indiedispatch. Life pressures and then trying to ship a game while also raising a 2 year old means energy is a rare commodity.
Trying to get back into it though.
Trying to get back into it though.
Reposted by Steve Heller
Double Fine Productions is honoring Tim Curry by making Brutal Legend free to download and own on PC for 666 minutes – until 3:06am PT/6:06am ET on Thursday, August 27. https://bit.ly/4zABNFr
August 27, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Double Fine Productions is honoring Tim Curry by making Brutal Legend free to download and own on PC for 666 minutes – until 3:06am PT/6:06am ET on Thursday, August 27. https://bit.ly/4zABNFr
Reposted by Steve Heller
Blood Dungeon is OUT NOW on Steam, Xbox Series, Windows Store, Game Pass, Switch 1+2, and PlayStation 5! RTs very much welcome. I love you. #boneup
blooddungeon.com
youtu.be/rmbXDEdb6Y0
blooddungeon.com
youtu.be/rmbXDEdb6Y0
Blood Dungeon: Release Trailer
YouTube video by messhof
youtu.be
August 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Blood Dungeon is OUT NOW on Steam, Xbox Series, Windows Store, Game Pass, Switch 1+2, and PlayStation 5! RTs very much welcome. I love you. #boneup
blooddungeon.com
youtu.be/rmbXDEdb6Y0
blooddungeon.com
youtu.be/rmbXDEdb6Y0
Huge thanks once again to @haleyfax.bsky.social, @sarahpodz.bsky.social, and the @minnmax.com crew for visiting us earlier this year.
youtu.be/4c4d85dFsoU
#gaming #indiedev
youtu.be/4c4d85dFsoU
#gaming #indiedev
MinnMax Spotlight - 17-Bit's Awaysis In Kyoto
YouTube video by MinnMax
youtu.be
August 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Huge thanks once again to @haleyfax.bsky.social, @sarahpodz.bsky.social, and the @minnmax.com crew for visiting us earlier this year.
youtu.be/4c4d85dFsoU
#gaming #indiedev
youtu.be/4c4d85dFsoU
#gaming #indiedev
@b34ns.bsky.social bringing a tee for you in September!!
August 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM
@b34ns.bsky.social bringing a tee for you in September!!
I am excited to be heading along to Melbourne International Games Week this year after many years abroad. If you're going to be at #MIGW this year, I am looking to:
👏 Talk about job opportunities
💵 Explore funding opps for cool devs in Kyoto
☕ Catch up with old friends and meet new #indiedevs
👏 Talk about job opportunities
💵 Explore funding opps for cool devs in Kyoto
☕ Catch up with old friends and meet new #indiedevs
August 21, 2026 at 6:29 AM
I am excited to be heading along to Melbourne International Games Week this year after many years abroad. If you're going to be at #MIGW this year, I am looking to:
👏 Talk about job opportunities
💵 Explore funding opps for cool devs in Kyoto
☕ Catch up with old friends and meet new #indiedevs
👏 Talk about job opportunities
💵 Explore funding opps for cool devs in Kyoto
☕ Catch up with old friends and meet new #indiedevs
Reposted by Steve Heller
Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3852160/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3852160/
August 21, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3852160/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3852160/
I really loved Arco and always felt it was under appreciated. To hear it broke even is nice, but the fact it took two years feels like a crime. I wonder if it’s a genre problem? Visibility?
Anyways. You should play Arco.
Anyways. You should play Arco.
Arco breaks even after topping 100,000 sales in two years
Arco breaks even after topping 100,000 sales in two years
One member of the development team described the achievement as 'incredible.'
www.gamedeveloper.com
August 18, 2026 at 11:06 AM
I really loved Arco and always felt it was under appreciated. To hear it broke even is nice, but the fact it took two years feels like a crime. I wonder if it’s a genre problem? Visibility?
Anyways. You should play Arco.
Anyways. You should play Arco.
@sweetshop.app any chance you can upload Hellboy Omnibus 1 soon? Looks like all of them but the first one is there haha.
August 14, 2026 at 12:34 AM
@sweetshop.app any chance you can upload Hellboy Omnibus 1 soon? Looks like all of them but the first one is there haha.