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Fancy running your own little flower shop? 🌼

@mudcatgames.bsky.social are bringing 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙚 to Down 2 Play 2026!

Pick wildflowers, put together bouquets for your customers and make yourself at home on the island.

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Graphic spotlighting Mudcat Games as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Mudcat Games will be showcasing their game Flowers of Tipmoore for attendees of the event to play.
November 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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How long do you reckon you and a friend could last against a zombie horde? 🧟

𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻 are bringing 𝘾𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙤𝙤𝙢 2 to 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝟮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

It's a local multiplayer arcade survival game, so grab a friend, team up and see how long you can stay alive.

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Graphic spotlighting Phyton as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Phyton will be showcasing their game Cottage of Doom 2 for attendees of the event to play.
November 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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𝗖𝘂𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶 are bringing 𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙢 to 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝟮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Think you're good at nonograms? Let's see how you get on when the puzzles start fighting back! 👀

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Graphic spotlighting Cucumber Maki as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Cucumber Maki will be showcasing their game Nonogueram for attendees of the event to play.
November 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗚𝗢𝗪 is bringing 𝙞 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚, 𝙞 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 to 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝟮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

This hand-drawn game follows a sunflower trying to grow its petals back, meeting new friends and learning healthy habits along the way.

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Graphic spotlighting Malgow as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Malgow will be showcasing their game i love me, i love me not for attendees of the event to play.
November 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Your cards don't just decide how you attack, they shape how you move around the battlefield too ⚔️

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗸 is bringing 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 to Down 2 Play 2026!

Build your deck, plan your moves and see how you fare in this turn-based combat game.

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Graphic spotlighting Danik as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Danik will be showcasing their game Soulforged Tactics for attendees of the event to play.
November 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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@rook-studios.bsky.social is bringing 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 and 404: 𝙍𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 to Down 2 Play 2026!

Get to know the villagers and help them out in Model Village, or put your driving skills to the test in 404: Rally Not Found. Both are worth a go!

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Graphic spotlighting Rook Studios as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Rook Studios will be showcasing their game 404: Rally Not Found for attendees of the event to play. Graphic spotlighting Rook Studios as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Rook Studios will be showcasing their game Model Village for attendees of the event to play.
November 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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@dreamoutpost.bsky.social are bringing 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙞 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 to 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝟮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🍣

Set up machines, turn ingredients into sushi and keep the hungry Yōkai happy. You'll even get to design and grow your own little production line!

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Graphic spotlighting Dream Outpost as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Dream Outpost will be showcasing their game Mini Sushi Factory for attendees of the event to play.
November 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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What if you could see the same city through two completely different sets of eyes?

Wild Zone Circus are bringing 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 to Down 2 Play 2026! Play as Odyssey and Ulysses, search for clues and uncover the secrets hidden in their mirrored worlds.

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Graphic spotlighting Wild Zone Circus as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Wild Zone Circus will be showcasing their game Overwhelming for attendees of the event to play.
November 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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A missing classmate, hidden clues and a mystery to solve 🔎

𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 are bringing 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙖 to Down 2 Play 2026!

Using augmented reality, players explore Lina's belongings, piece together what happened and open up conversations about mental health!

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Graphic spotlighting ASPbelong as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that ASPbelong will be showcasing their augmented social play experience Lina for attendees of the event to play.
November 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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@peopleingames.bsky.social are bringing TWO games to 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝟮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 👀

Play as a slime on a rescue mission in 𝙎𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 by Lazy Studio, while help a little lizard bring colour back to the world in 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 by Nostalgicat via @musefulgame.bsky.social.

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Graphic spotlighting People in Games | PinG as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. Graphic spotlighting Nostalgicat as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Nostalgicat will be showcasing their game Museful for attendees of the event to play. Graphic spotlighting Lazy Studio as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Lazy Studio will be showcasing their game Slime Slinger for attendees of the event to play.
November 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Sam Claydon is bringing two games to Down 2 Play 2026!

In 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙘𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝟲𝟰, you'll be taking on the Devil King as a skeleton trying to save humanity. While 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙤 is a collection of 24 fun, quirky little game ideas, so there's plenty to try!

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Graphic spotlighting Sam Claydon Games as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Sam Claydon Games will be showcasing their game The Calcium Crusader 64 for attendees of the event to play. Graphic spotlighting Sam Claydon Games as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Sam Claydon Games will be showcasing their game Prototypo for attendees of the event to play.
November 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Play 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙐𝙐𝙈 at Down 2 Play 2026!

A first-person horror game set in a decaying research facility. Your flashlight’s running low, your heartbeat sensor’s faulty, and you’re not alone. 👀

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Graphic spotlighting Will Nightingale as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Will Nightingale will be showcasing their game RESIDUUM for attendees of the event to play.
October 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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We’ve got another game reveal! 👀

@beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social are bringing 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙣 to Down 2 Play 2026!

Play as Astro, a space cat trying to get home with her robot companion. Dodge enemies, fight bosses and unleash ridiculous snack powers. 🐱🚀

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Graphic spotlighting Beyond The Pixels as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Beyond The Pixels will be showcasing their game Astro Burn for attendees of the event to play.
October 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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@samuelwhite.dev and @itsducksss.bsky.social are joining us for Down 2 Play 2026 with 𝙁𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 and 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙞-𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙚 🎮

One game has you riding down sewers, while the other has you trying to escape an alien planet as a telepathic alien squid 👀

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Graphic spotlighting Samuel White Games as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Samuel White Games will be showcasing their game Flushed Forward for attendees of the event to play. Graphic spotlighting Samuel White Games as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Samuel White Games will be showcasing their game Teri-Escapee that they are co-developing with Julianne Gatdula for attendees of the event to play.
October 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Dream Cassette Studios are joining us at Down 2 Play 2026! 👀

They’ve got a new game in the works, but the details are top secret...for now! 🤫

You’ll have to come along in November to see what they’ve been working on!

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October 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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The @sussex.ac.uk are bringing 𝘼𝙞𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 to Down 2 Play 2026! 🎮

This educational game explores the role of maths in aviation, including what goes into landing a plane.

More exhibitor reveals coming soon!

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Graphic spotlighting University of Sussex as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. Graphic spotlighting University of Sussex as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that University of Sussex will be showcasing one of their game projects called Air Investigation for attendees of the event to give a go.
October 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Next up, Sussex-based studio @moryi.com is bringing 𝙔𝙪𝙠𝙞-𝙏𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙖 to Down 2 Play 2026! 🎮

It’s a game that blends causal store management with classic RPG adventures. Build your store, help the local community and grow your reputation!

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Graphic spotlighting Moryi as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Moryi will be showcasing their game Yuki-Tundra for attendees of the event to play.
October 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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A new day, a new reveal ✨

We’re excited to welcome @canteen.bsky.social who will be showcasing their game Remote Control, which is being published by @weekendgames.bsky.social 🎮 🎉

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Graphic spotlighting Canteen Games as an exhibitor for Down 2 Play 2026. The graphic highlights that Canteen Games will be showcasing their game Remote Control for attendees of the event to play.
October 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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🤿 Subminer: store.steampowered.com/app/3240110/...

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The Subminer on Steam
An atmospheric underwater drilling roguelite beneath the icy crust of Enceladus. Pilot your submarine, explore the depths, mine resources through procedural caves and upgrade your base. Each dive is…
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October 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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🪐 Glory on Pluto: store.steampowered.com/app/3495250/...

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Glory On Pluto on Steam
Build the perfect, chaotic rocket engine in this numbers-go-up space roguelite. Load your ship with wacky fuel items, chase the right synergies and pray that it’s enough to get you to Pluto. Push it…
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October 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Happy Monday! 🎮🥳 Our first Down 2 Play exhibitor reveal is HERE!

We’re excited to welcome @yogscast.games, bringing TWO games to Brighton!

Swipe through to check them out! 👀 More exhibitor reveals coming soon!

🔗 See the replies for links to all two games!

#GameDev #Down2Play #IndieGames
Colorful beach-themed exhibitor spotlight graphic featuring Yogscast Games in bold white and red lettering on an orange-pink banner; playful, sunny tone. Exhibitor Spotlight poster for The Subminer by Yogscast Games, showing a deep-sea diver facing a huge, shadowy sea creature.
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Have you spotted our posters around Brighton yet? 👀

Our co-host Katie has been out and about putting them up around the city to spread the word about Down 2 Play2026! Come along for a little behind-the-scenes look at her poster run.

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October 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Applications for Down 2 Play 2026 are now CLOSED!

A huge thank you to everyone who put themselves forward. We’ve got some exciting things coming together, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon. 💛

🎟️ 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁?
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October 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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2 DAYS LEFT TO GET INVOLVED WITH DOWN 2 PLAY 2026 ! 🎤🎮

Speaker & exhibitor applications: linktr.ee/SussexGames

Applications will remain open until 11:30 PM (UK time) on Sunday, 11th October.

🎟️ Just coming along? Tickets: luma.com/tzpv3iis

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October 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Getting ready to speak at Down 2 Play 2026? 🎤

We’ll be sharing a few things that might make getting ready a little easier, whether you’ve spoken at an event before or this is your first time!

Apply: forms.gle/nbfNSenn7RpU...

Applications close 11th Oct

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October 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM