@swarmforge.bsky.social
Hi! We're Swarmforge. We are a miniscule indie #gamedev studio in Chicago. We make #coop #turnbased #roguelikes in space, because @slepkin.bsky.social wanted to, and neither @wurmfud.itch.io (Art) nor https://mkgameaudio.itch.io/ (Audio) told him to stop.
@lostgatorco.bsky.social
We're Lost Gator Collective! We're a tiny indie game studio based out of Chicago, currently working on: That Time I Got Trapped In An Office Dungeon Follow our devs! @bradstar879.bsky.social @skizznugget.bsky.social @neee.bsky.social @lezl.bsky.social
@s1aps.bsky.social
Indie Game Dev - working on, Mecha multiplayer game, Drift Shell Black 26 He/Him Beware🔞, I post my nsfw art sometimes. nothin too crazy tho. My itch io: http://s1aps.itch.io
@joehocking.bsky.social
I'm a software engineer who develops games and XR using technologies like C#/Unity and JavaScript/WebGL (while increasingly Godot-curious). I wrote the book Unity in Action! website: www.newarteest.com
@captainripley.bsky.social
She/They | 3D artist and GamDev in Chicago. Play my games @ http://captainripley.itch.io 🏳️🌈🇳🇮
@gleefulbeest.bsky.social
🐝| queer | game art & hijinks @ Young Horses | ex-Philadelphian in Chicago | hiking buddy | coffee lich | plant hoarder | let me join your game jam |
@maxdugganmusic.bsky.social
Songwriter & Video Game Composer Mini Metro, Usagi Shima, Project Timi 🎵🎶 and many more :) Chicago 🌃 https://linktr.ee/Maxdugganmusic
@samloeschen.bsky.social
Building Wheel World @ Messhof! Lots of games/gfx/engine tinkering on the side. Based in Chicago. he/him
@bradysoglin.bsky.social
part-time game dev ✌️🤠 https://linktr.ee/TallTrails my games: Tall Trails, Fossil Corner, Plant Daddy
@lenagrrarrow.com
I write code to help people (and computers) connect! 🎮 | they/any | chicagoooo backend engineer at Gardens 🌳 previously Singularity 6, Jackbox Games | 2024 IGDA-F Next Gen Leader
@iamdovetail.bsky.social
indie dev | making sound and music for Fretless the GuitaRPG. Wishlist here ~ https://bit.ly/Fretless-Game ~ from Chicago my music: http://linktr.ee/dovetailmusic
@kevinzuhn.bsky.social
Creative Director at Young Horses 🐎 (Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Bugsnax) I play all of the games. They/Them
@davidfinseth.bsky.social
Senior Product Manager on MTG Arena at Wizards of the Coast | Cooking, Games, Travel | He/him
@kyliecoyote.bsky.social
Game Dev | Narrative Designer | Writing Lead for The Elder Scrolls Renewal: Skywind @skywind.bsky.social | Dark Elf Enthusiast 📍Chicago
@khealy.bsky.social
horror author, narrative designer, writer for Tale Foundry, weird doll collector, goth club haunter (she/her) kathrynhealy.com
@mvardeparty.bsky.social
3D environment artist @YoungHorses.com on Bugsnax and something else 👁️👁️ I have approximate knowledge of many things she/her 📍Chicago 💍 @hatsproductions.bsky.social pfp by @tgi.bsky.social www.behance.net/mvarde
@jbleau.dev
Senior Software Engineer, WoW Server Team, Blizzard Entertainment. 36, He/they, ADHD-C. Ann Arbor ➡️ SoCal ➡️ Chicago (current) 🇺🇸 🇩🇪 linktr.ee/joeyondopamine | #AllViewsMyOwn.
@zvrra.bsky.social
≡ BOOKINGS: enyo@discwoman.com Preorder my latest EP "Mica" 🦋http://linktr.ee/zvrra Thoughts & opinions are MY own. She/They
@cattrigger.bsky.social
Chicago-based Artist & GameDev Made Melissa❤️, No Robots Allowed & MORE! WISHLIST: CatTrigger Horror Collection: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3572050/ Date Time: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313010/ Links: https://cattrigger.com/links/
@bitbashchicago.com
Chicago's Alternative Game Festival. Keep up to date by signing up for our mailing list at https://www.bitbashchicago.com/ See you in 2025!
@rj.dcellgames.com
https://spellmynamewithabang.bandcamp.com/ directing UNBEATABLE at and "running comms" for @dcellgames.com voice direction, music, sound at @strangescaffold.bsky.social on lots, most recently I AM YOUR BEAST - next up TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
@mattviglione.bsky.social
I make games at SomaSim. I help run the Chicago Game Lab. I live in Chicago. Go Sox.
@indiegamelawyer.bsky.social
Video Game Lawyer, Lord High Executioner at Sam Castree Law. All opinions are *your* own. How do you like that? (You like it very much.)
@bumblebeangames.bsky.social
Solo dev in Chicago!! Grove: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3307710/Grove/ Ewe Shall Not Pass: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2480210/Ewe_Shall_Not_Pass/ Also a director of Indie City Games Jonah (he/him)
@d-lask.bsky.social
🕹️ chicago game dev 📚 日本語、普通话、italiano 🃏 optcg player (2x Top 32, 1x Top 64)
@team.trinketstudios.com
An exciting card-battling, narrative-focused strategy RPG from the makers of Battle Chef Brigade. 💫 Play our Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/Battle_Suit_Aces/ Join our Discord: http://discord.gg/trinketstudios
@sinisterdesign.net
Creator of turn-based tactics games and SRPGs; now making Together in Battle! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1267210/Together_in_Battle/ 📧: sinisterdesign@gmail.com
@magmacranes.bsky.social
composer for 🎬 and 🎮 (and everything else) game audio implementer (both Wwise & FMOD) music-focused game dev making an interactive tarot music experience called divinuet chicagoan, she/they megancarnesmusic.com
@ptibz.younghorses.com
Co-founder & President @younghorses.com, creators of Bugsnax and Octodad. Previously 1 of 30 under 30 years old who do video games, according to Forbes. (he/him) https://younghorsesgames.com/ The Midwest, USA
@luthyr.bsky.social
Programmer/Producer at Young Horses, creators of Bugsnax & Octodad. Hobbyist Photographer. Perpetually on FFXIV.
@hatsproductions.bsky.social
HatsProductions.com 🎩 Max Gentlemen Sexy Business! MaxGentlemen.biz 💀 Organ Trail https://hatsproductions.com/organtraildc/ Working on: A new Max Gentlemen
@kvpm2.bsky.social
Project manager by day, director of @indiecitygames.org also by day | Chicago
@spacedani2.bsky.social
I paint with pixels! Also, occasional music, and game dev! Chicago based. Stream my debut release, Lunar Psychosis!! out everywhere ✨ https://daniorizaba.hearnow.com
@littletlalocinteractive.com
Indie team creating an 8-bit style, retro shmup/STG. I (lead designer) attempt to keep our online presence relevant. WISHLIST Cranky Chibi Cthulhu! rb.gy/8g1gcl All opinions and typos are my own! #indiegamedev
@tom.trinketstudios.com
President/Programmer of Trinket Studios. Battle Chef Brigade and now Battle Suit Aces; Previously Wideload/Disney; Tall; He/him; tom@trinketstudios.com
@ben.trinketstudios.com
I principally wear a programmer hat at Trinket Studios. Arguably I wear other hats there too, but they're tinier and sillier. Battle Suit Aces, Battle Chef Brigade, and a handful of other Unity tinkerings. he/him.
@juicebaby.bsky.social
Game developer, pixel artist, weird game enjoyer My games: https://juice-baby.itch.io/
@binaryclone.bsky.social
Solo dev of HyperTyper 2000. Musician. Occasional pixel artist. Jack of all trades. They/them Wishlist HyperTyper 2000 on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3125430/HyperTyper_2000/
@formed-by-zach.bsky.social
Freelance game developer in Chicago, IL In a state of perpetual rumination Currently reading: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Currently playing: Scrolling through my Steam library until I get bored
@bobbylox.bsky.social
Award-winning Educational-Games Designer, Toy Inventor, Alt.Ctrl Maker. Chicagoan. Former Bit Bash person. Apologetically Me. https://bobbylox.com
@rzubek.bsky.social
Making games for longer than seems advisable. Architect at Take-Two; earlier at SomaSim, Zynga, EA etc. Doctor of AI, under the hippocratic oath bound to help all game AIs. Author: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262043915/ Hello from Chicago!
@wurmfud.itch.io
Chicago artist/gamedev. Horror games, art games, and RPGs in no particular order. Overly fond of skeletons holding swords. Chicago Indie organizer. https://ko-fi.com/s/3601a2d704 Currently developing Wallflower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/326629
@sonki-boy.bsky.social
Harrison || 22 || He/him || Chicago Game Developer || your local blonde boy Pfp: @yeeobun.bsky.social Banner: @creaseninja https://sonk.neocities.org https://sonki-boy.itch.io
@citywizardgames.bsky.social
Chicago Indie game studio (of one, hi i'm Keith). Wishlist Dock King - https://s.team/a/2014160?utm_source=bluesky More - https://linktr.ee/citywizardgames
@faefatalegames.bsky.social
they/them | 31 | TTRPG designer https://faefatale.itch.io Current Project: SWALLOW RPG, a 1-2 player splatterpunk game about consent and cannibalism
@slepkin.bsky.social
Chicago-based #gamedev. I like swarms and robots and co-op and hero-building. Gamejam stuff: knaughts.itch.io/ Big project: @swarmforge.bsky.social
@kimikimi-more.bsky.social
🇵🇭🏳️🌈 chicago game, film, & stage composer 📱 @aapiingaming.bsky.social 👾 fortune 500 gaming company marketer 🎵 https://linktr.ee/kimikimi_more
@candis.bsky.social
Video Game Profesh. PR & Marketing // Renaissance PR I follow industry folks & those who want to keep this place healthy. No time for bad vibes. 🌸 PR & Creator Consultant - Infinity Nikki and Starsand Island 🌸
@younghorses.com
Creators of Bugsnax & Octodad! Out NOW PS5, PS4, EGS, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10, Steam, and Nintendo Switch eShop! Join our Discord at http://discord.gg/younghorses . Links to our games and places to buy them -> bugsnax.com | octodad.com
@trueandhonestmoose.bsky.social
Any pronouns | Game dev that dreamt they were a software engineer | big fan of critters and cratures both real and imagined | love spooks and spirits | jackalope
@vaaasm.com
Artist, Writer, Gamedev! ✨ Creator of Party on Hallow Grove! Wishlist 🎃: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3096140 they/them 💛🤍💜🖤
@cianrice.dev
Dublin-born, Chicago-based maker of things. Founder @kohococoa.dev Play POCKET MYSTERY EP DX: https://bit.ly/pmepdxbsky Now: DevRel @ Magic Leap Prev: BostonFIG, nWay, EA, Harmonix, and more #gamedev | #indiedev | #photography | #gbstudio
@indiecitygames.org
Chicago nonprofit community supporting the local game development scene with exhibitions, playtests, meetups, game jams and more! Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/indiecitygames Itch: https://indiecitygames.itch.io/ https://www.indiecitygames.org
@chawlsv.bsky.social
Chicago game dev. Working on cool stuff. Sr Programmer @ E-Line Media. Previously Seafrog, One Hand Clapping, Grim Tranquility. (he/him) https://chawls.itch.io/
@lezl.bsky.social
27 🇲🇽| Fashion Designer & Illustrator also game dev and makes silly doodles ✨ Project Manager / Artist @lostgatorco.bsky.social My website/socials: https://linktr.ee/HeyLezl
@skizznugget.bsky.social
Gamedev I cant stop making music and art and stuff it makes me so happy
@bradstar879.bsky.social
Indie Game Dev | Software Engineer | Rubik’s Cube Artist Co-founder of @lostgatorco.bsky.social Working on That Time I Got Trapped in an Office Dungeon -> store.steampowered.com/app/3424620 Also made Murder At Midnight-> store.steampowered.com/app/1578890
@neee.bsky.social
She/Her | ✨ Chicago-based 2D/3D Game Artist ✨ ˗ˏˋ 3D Artist II @owlchemylabs.com ˎˊ˗ ˗ˏˋ 3D Contract Artist @StrangeScaffold.bsky.social ˎˊ˗ ˗ˏˋ Art Director @lostgatorco.bsky.social ˎˊ˗ Prev: @HakJakGames, @funomena ✨ Opinions are my own ✨