@nataliecrabtree.bsky.social
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Hey! You can play the game we've been working on since 2019 now... ON STEAM <3
We tried to capture all the best social aspects of MMOs along with the relaxing loops of animal crossing. Please jump in and give it a try!
We tried to capture all the best social aspects of MMOs along with the relaxing loops of animal crossing. Please jump in and give it a try!
PLAY NOW: Spirit Crossing is a cooperative life-sim MMO from the makers of Cozy Grove. Explore islands with unique daily minigames, decorate your home, rave with spirits (and tiny bears), and build villages together. Join the playtest on Steam today! #WholesomeDirect2026
June 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Hey! You can play the game we've been working on since 2019 now... ON STEAM <3
We tried to capture all the best social aspects of MMOs along with the relaxing loops of animal crossing. Please jump in and give it a try!
We tried to capture all the best social aspects of MMOs along with the relaxing loops of animal crossing. Please jump in and give it a try!
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our lovely artists recently dug up some early development footage for some of the systems in Spirit Crossing.
we decided to put together a fun little side-by-side comparison to share with you all, starting with our glider system!
we decided to put together a fun little side-by-side comparison to share with you all, starting with our glider system!
February 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
our lovely artists recently dug up some early development footage for some of the systems in Spirit Crossing.
we decided to put together a fun little side-by-side comparison to share with you all, starting with our glider system!
we decided to put together a fun little side-by-side comparison to share with you all, starting with our glider system!
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Heyooo, I've been trying to exercise my volume work more lately, so here are some crates. It makes me realize that I've been eyeballing perspective for too long 😅
April 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Heyooo, I've been trying to exercise my volume work more lately, so here are some crates. It makes me realize that I've been eyeballing perspective for too long 😅
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We added a footrace competition to our Procgen strand game wilderness and now I’m addicted
(psst… wishlist spirit crossing on steam pls)
(psst… wishlist spirit crossing on steam pls)
June 5, 2026 at 5:18 AM
We added a footrace competition to our Procgen strand game wilderness and now I’m addicted
(psst… wishlist spirit crossing on steam pls)
(psst… wishlist spirit crossing on steam pls)
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Hokay, I put The Cozy Steam Times together as a preview of the whole New Steam Times: weloveit.io/the-new-stea...
It's a newspaper view of all the latest cozy games coming out on Steam.
#steam #steamgames #cozygames #indiegames #indiedev
It's a newspaper view of all the latest cozy games coming out on Steam.
#steam #steamgames #cozygames #indiegames #indiedev
We Love It
Probably the only place in the universe where you should be finding Steam games.
weloveit.io
June 1, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Hokay, I put The Cozy Steam Times together as a preview of the whole New Steam Times: weloveit.io/the-new-stea...
It's a newspaper view of all the latest cozy games coming out on Steam.
#steam #steamgames #cozygames #indiegames #indiedev
It's a newspaper view of all the latest cozy games coming out on Steam.
#steam #steamgames #cozygames #indiegames #indiedev
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Bless this mess!
Voice acting by Shoko Plambeck
The layout of this apartment is very similar to the one I had as a student in Kyoto 25 years ago (though this one's about 4 times bigger for gameplay purposes!)
#MadeWithUnity #LostInDreams #gamedev #indiedev
Voice acting by Shoko Plambeck
The layout of this apartment is very similar to the one I had as a student in Kyoto 25 years ago (though this one's about 4 times bigger for gameplay purposes!)
#MadeWithUnity #LostInDreams #gamedev #indiedev
February 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Bless this mess!
Voice acting by Shoko Plambeck
The layout of this apartment is very similar to the one I had as a student in Kyoto 25 years ago (though this one's about 4 times bigger for gameplay purposes!)
#MadeWithUnity #LostInDreams #gamedev #indiedev
Voice acting by Shoko Plambeck
The layout of this apartment is very similar to the one I had as a student in Kyoto 25 years ago (though this one's about 4 times bigger for gameplay purposes!)
#MadeWithUnity #LostInDreams #gamedev #indiedev
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Daniley, the Purple Flower Moon
An illustration for the one of the thousand moons of Realis! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
An illustration for the one of the thousand moons of Realis! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
April 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Daniley, the Purple Flower Moon
An illustration for the one of the thousand moons of Realis! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
An illustration for the one of the thousand moons of Realis! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
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A little char design thread:
I haven't gotten to do much character design in my career so far, so it was quite fun to get to design a bunch of the NPCs who call Spirit Crossing home.
One thing you learn is that sometimes after 20 different hairstyles, your original plan was not too bad after all
I haven't gotten to do much character design in my career so far, so it was quite fun to get to design a bunch of the NPCs who call Spirit Crossing home.
One thing you learn is that sometimes after 20 different hairstyles, your original plan was not too bad after all
January 21, 2026 at 12:45 AM
A little char design thread:
I haven't gotten to do much character design in my career so far, so it was quite fun to get to design a bunch of the NPCs who call Spirit Crossing home.
One thing you learn is that sometimes after 20 different hairstyles, your original plan was not too bad after all
I haven't gotten to do much character design in my career so far, so it was quite fun to get to design a bunch of the NPCs who call Spirit Crossing home.
One thing you learn is that sometimes after 20 different hairstyles, your original plan was not too bad after all
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Wishlist the #SpiritCrossing Steam Beta! This game is about building community together, helping each other, and weathering the storm together. It’s got all the building, customization, and creativity you crave - but it’s also just got a lot of heart. Please help us get it out to the world 🧡
oh!! hi #WishlistWednesday 🦊
if you haven't yet heard, we're working on a social MMO called Spirit Crossing. it's full of spirits, NPCs, tiny bears, and of course, other players!
we're gearing up for our Open Beta on PC + you can wishlist now on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
if you haven't yet heard, we're working on a social MMO called Spirit Crossing. it's full of spirits, NPCs, tiny bears, and of course, other players!
we're gearing up for our Open Beta on PC + you can wishlist now on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
Spirit Crossing on Steam
Befriend bears, aid lost spirits, ride fluffalo, and build a thriving village with other players in this multiplayer life-sim from the creators of "Cozy Grove." Find endless opportunities to...
store.steampowered.com
May 23, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Wishlist the #SpiritCrossing Steam Beta! This game is about building community together, helping each other, and weathering the storm together. It’s got all the building, customization, and creativity you crave - but it’s also just got a lot of heart. Please help us get it out to the world 🧡
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delighted to see everyone embracing the Animal Ears Life ✨ in our game
screenshots provided by our Discord members 🧡
playspiritcrossing.com
screenshots provided by our Discord members 🧡
playspiritcrossing.com
March 20, 2026 at 8:19 PM
delighted to see everyone embracing the Animal Ears Life ✨ in our game
screenshots provided by our Discord members 🧡
playspiritcrossing.com
screenshots provided by our Discord members 🧡
playspiritcrossing.com
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some recent fashion-spotting in Spirit Crossing. 🥰
photos lovingly pulled from our Discord members (thanks all 🧡)
photos lovingly pulled from our Discord members (thanks all 🧡)
March 26, 2026 at 10:48 PM
some recent fashion-spotting in Spirit Crossing. 🥰
photos lovingly pulled from our Discord members (thanks all 🧡)
photos lovingly pulled from our Discord members (thanks all 🧡)
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Travel on a wind-up boat and complete quests in A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale. "A no-pressure adventure. No timers. No fail states. Just gentle exploration at your own pace."
March 31, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Travel on a wind-up boat and complete quests in A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale. "A no-pressure adventure. No timers. No fail states. Just gentle exploration at your own pace."
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sometimes the sky whales grace us with their presence, sending well wishes from the clouds.. 🐳
(screenshots courtesy of Oof42 in Discord - thank you!)
+ wishlist Spirit Crossing on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
(screenshots courtesy of Oof42 in Discord - thank you!)
+ wishlist Spirit Crossing on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
April 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
sometimes the sky whales grace us with their presence, sending well wishes from the clouds.. 🐳
(screenshots courtesy of Oof42 in Discord - thank you!)
+ wishlist Spirit Crossing on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
(screenshots courtesy of Oof42 in Discord - thank you!)
+ wishlist Spirit Crossing on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
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A cool thing we added to Spirit Crossing recently is ✨emissive clothing ✨! All in game clothing is dye-able (with the exception of a few very special items), but there's a set of Mythic dyes that give your outfit glowing neon details and it's been really fun to see players be creative with it!
March 7, 2026 at 1:11 AM
A cool thing we added to Spirit Crossing recently is ✨emissive clothing ✨! All in game clothing is dye-able (with the exception of a few very special items), but there's a set of Mythic dyes that give your outfit glowing neon details and it's been really fun to see players be creative with it!
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This cinematic is one of my favorite moments - it helps welcome new players to the Crosslands by teasing some of the interesting things you'll discover in #SpiritCrossing! The Fluffalo mounts and Sky Whales were SO much fun to make.
#GameDev #Art @spryfox.bsky.social
#GameDev #Art @spryfox.bsky.social
March 20, 2026 at 9:56 PM
This cinematic is one of my favorite moments - it helps welcome new players to the Crosslands by teasing some of the interesting things you'll discover in #SpiritCrossing! The Fluffalo mounts and Sky Whales were SO much fun to make.
#GameDev #Art @spryfox.bsky.social
#GameDev #Art @spryfox.bsky.social
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“All those who are lost deserve kindness.” 🧡
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is coming to Steam later this year!
🚐 Discover a relaxing island oasis
🐻 Bond with a charming cast of characters
🎁 Exchange gifts with other players asynchronously
.. and more!
Available to wishlist now:
s.team/a/2021960
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is coming to Steam later this year!
🚐 Discover a relaxing island oasis
🐻 Bond with a charming cast of characters
🎁 Exchange gifts with other players asynchronously
.. and more!
Available to wishlist now:
s.team/a/2021960
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit on Steam
All those who are lost deserve kindness. Help cute, ghostly bears find peace in this relaxing sequel to the beloved life-sim game Cozy Grove, where kindness rules and new crafting, building, and campi...
store.steampowered.com
March 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
“All those who are lost deserve kindness.” 🧡
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is coming to Steam later this year!
🚐 Discover a relaxing island oasis
🐻 Bond with a charming cast of characters
🎁 Exchange gifts with other players asynchronously
.. and more!
Available to wishlist now:
s.team/a/2021960
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is coming to Steam later this year!
🚐 Discover a relaxing island oasis
🐻 Bond with a charming cast of characters
🎁 Exchange gifts with other players asynchronously
.. and more!
Available to wishlist now:
s.team/a/2021960
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Yo listen up heres a story
About a little guy
That lives in a bear world
And all day and all night
And everything they see is just bear
Like them inside and outside
Bear their house
With a bear little window
& a bear little pet
& everything is bear for them
& themself and everybeardy around
About a little guy
That lives in a bear world
And all day and all night
And everything they see is just bear
Like them inside and outside
Bear their house
With a bear little window
& a bear little pet
& everything is bear for them
& themself and everybeardy around
February 17, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Yo listen up heres a story
About a little guy
That lives in a bear world
And all day and all night
And everything they see is just bear
Like them inside and outside
Bear their house
With a bear little window
& a bear little pet
& everything is bear for them
& themself and everybeardy around
About a little guy
That lives in a bear world
And all day and all night
And everything they see is just bear
Like them inside and outside
Bear their house
With a bear little window
& a bear little pet
& everything is bear for them
& themself and everybeardy around
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Hey all! After 3 years working at Netflix, we're back as an indie!
I will still be part of the amazing team at 🦊 @spryfox.bsky.social joining them on their next adventure, and I'll try sharing as much as I can about my journey and the work I do!
I will still be part of the amazing team at 🦊 @spryfox.bsky.social joining them on their next adventure, and I'll try sharing as much as I can about my journey and the work I do!
January 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Hey all! After 3 years working at Netflix, we're back as an indie!
I will still be part of the amazing team at 🦊 @spryfox.bsky.social joining them on their next adventure, and I'll try sharing as much as I can about my journey and the work I do!
I will still be part of the amazing team at 🦊 @spryfox.bsky.social joining them on their next adventure, and I'll try sharing as much as I can about my journey and the work I do!
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To look more "hand-drawn", interior hard edges may get a couple soft edges to break the line, so the line isn't solid and has moments to rest. This isn't dissimilar from line breaks in Cozy Grove (which *was* actually entirely hand drawn). It also helps reduce feeling visually noisy.
January 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM
To look more "hand-drawn", interior hard edges may get a couple soft edges to break the line, so the line isn't solid and has moments to rest. This isn't dissimilar from line breaks in Cozy Grove (which *was* actually entirely hand drawn). It also helps reduce feeling visually noisy.
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As promised: Faces! 😁 Here's a thread about some technical details for how stylized faces get made in Spirit Crossing. 🧵
The game is inspired by media like Ghibli and BotW, but our faces are unique. There was lots of early discussion about face style & we landed on dot-eyes early...
The game is inspired by media like Ghibli and BotW, but our faces are unique. There was lots of early discussion about face style & we landed on dot-eyes early...
February 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
As promised: Faces! 😁 Here's a thread about some technical details for how stylized faces get made in Spirit Crossing. 🧵
The game is inspired by media like Ghibli and BotW, but our faces are unique. There was lots of early discussion about face style & we landed on dot-eyes early...
The game is inspired by media like Ghibli and BotW, but our faces are unique. There was lots of early discussion about face style & we landed on dot-eyes early...
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Noemi is one of our brilliant artists you might best know as the lead artist on Cozy Grove- she’s been bringing her bottomlessly imaginative and bountifully charming design sense over to Spirit Crossing!
Hey all! After 3 years working at Netflix, we're back as an indie!
I will still be part of the amazing team at 🦊 @spryfox.bsky.social joining them on their next adventure, and I'll try sharing as much as I can about my journey and the work I do!
I will still be part of the amazing team at 🦊 @spryfox.bsky.social joining them on their next adventure, and I'll try sharing as much as I can about my journey and the work I do!
January 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Noemi is one of our brilliant artists you might best know as the lead artist on Cozy Grove- she’s been bringing her bottomlessly imaginative and bountifully charming design sense over to Spirit Crossing!
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"There are no games about friendship instead of violence"
I don't know, man. There's an entire organization called Digital Thriving that is all about this. Papers. Examples. Conferences. Talks. So many games. So many designers. Literally a career.
lostgarden.com/2025/03/22/w...
I don't know, man. There's an entire organization called Digital Thriving that is all about this. Papers. Examples. Conferences. Talks. So many games. So many designers. Literally a career.
lostgarden.com/2025/03/22/w...
What is a Social Systems Designer?
A brief definition of the emerging game design discipline of Social Systems Designer. With references for further exploration.
lostgarden.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:31 PM
"There are no games about friendship instead of violence"
I don't know, man. There's an entire organization called Digital Thriving that is all about this. Papers. Examples. Conferences. Talks. So many games. So many designers. Literally a career.
lostgarden.com/2025/03/22/w...
I don't know, man. There's an entire organization called Digital Thriving that is all about this. Papers. Examples. Conferences. Talks. So many games. So many designers. Literally a career.
lostgarden.com/2025/03/22/w...
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A huge part of Spirit Crossing's visual style is the cel-shading and outlines! Everything is modeled for the appearance of these shaders and how it renders in Unreal. That means using soft edges where you don't want an outline and hard edges where you do.🧵
January 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM
A huge part of Spirit Crossing's visual style is the cel-shading and outlines! Everything is modeled for the appearance of these shaders and how it renders in Unreal. That means using soft edges where you don't want an outline and hard edges where you do.🧵
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we found that careening off cliffsides into the abyss was decidedly UN-cozy... so we introduced
☁️☁️༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ cloud-surfing ☁️☁️
☁️☁️༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ cloud-surfing ☁️☁️
January 21, 2026 at 11:37 PM
we found that careening off cliffsides into the abyss was decidedly UN-cozy... so we introduced
☁️☁️༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ cloud-surfing ☁️☁️
☁️☁️༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ cloud-surfing ☁️☁️