Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond

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Nothing of this would exist if I hadn't started 3 years ago. What are you waiting for? Just start. I failed often along the way and in the years before but I won't stop until I'm done. Be brave and don't overthink it forever. Trust me. #gamedev #3dplatformer #steamdeck #cute

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Can't get enough of this, now that Ripples shines through foliage. Lots of other additions to the demo as well, check it out! #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #3dplatformer #cute

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Ripples needs the energy from those cute Water Spirits to finish the levels. Now, they gift him energy for being released them and then vanish back into their realm. A little kiss? 😘 #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #cute #gamedesign

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Game development is a wild ride - some days everything clicks, and other days it crawls at a snail’s pace. But that’s just how it goes, right? Keep pushing forward! 🙃💪🤞 #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #cozy #wishlistwednesday #underwater

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Working on the underwater movement and interaction system 💦🤿 What would you do down there? I'm thinking of bigger underwater areas, now that he can swim like a penguin! 🐧🙂 #indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #indiegame #thursdayvibes #gamedevlife #gamedesign

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I often hear that people like my positive attitude. I'm not faking it - I really do try to stay positive, even when it's tough. I believe it would be even harder without that mindset. How do you manage to stay positive? 🌞 #gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #wishlistwednesday #cozy

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Something like this? Prototyping skill ideas for Ripples in my game Shallow Pond. #gamedev #indiegame #solodev #cozy #gamedesign #indiedev #wishlistwednesday

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I’m running in circles trying not to spill it - December will be big for Shallow Pond. I sooo want to show you the real thing, but I just can’t right now. Please be patient with me 🌻💦 #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #cute #ue5 #platformer

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Having some more fun... 🌻💦 #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #platformer #thursdayvibes #underwater

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Dec 27th (tomorrow) at 8am PST Pirate Software will play Shallow Pond live on stream and interview me afterwards. Join us 🙂. I hope you had a great Christmas time! (and a great time in general in case you don't celebrate it) #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #indiecember

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Happy weekend! 🥳 Adding water Interaction vfx, splashes, dripping water, shaking off the water and letting the suit become wet and dry again 💦 #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #dev #unrealengine #screenshotsaturday

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Let's switch the lights on 🥽 Details like this one really elevate the gameplay experience, don't you think? #Cozy #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #wishlistwednesday

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The game has become a bit faster-paced, but you can control the pace through your playstyle. I also had my first speedrunner test it, which was a lot of fun to watch. #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #trailertuesday #cozy

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The new BouncePad has more juice and purpose. Ripples can perform a basic jump off it, but when you Stomp - that’s when the real push happens. Honor today’s #wishlistwednesday and help a #solodev out with some kindness - wishlist the game 😉. #gamedev #cozy #indiegame

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Sometimes they just keep getting me, no matter what! 😊 #indiegame #gamedev #Cozy #indiedev #trailertuesday #gamedesign

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Do you get help from others, even if you're solo? I've come to really value the input from my gamedev friends - it makes a huge difference every day. My game wouldn't be anywhere near where it is now without their help ❤️. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #gamedesign #cozy

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New trailer, check it out. Shallow Pond is planned to release in 2027. Really had fun building that one. Currently at gamescom and having a really good time with people playing the game. #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #cute #3dplatformer

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond

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Don't underestimate what you can achieve on your own. It's more than you think if you give yourself that chance and stick to it. Trust me 🎮 #gamedev #cozygame #cute #3dplatformer

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond 🔜 gamescom

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The sinking platforms in the Demo of Shallow Pond were a challenge for one of my best testers (my daughter, 7 l). so I built two Checkpoint platforms for her. #gamedev #indiegame #platformer #sundayvibes

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond 🔜 gamescom

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How it started ➡️ how it went ➡️ how it's going. Working solo, part-time, trying to succeed in the end. A long road, but I can feel where the destination is. How do you manage to stay sane over a long period of time on a project? 💫🙃 #gamedev #cozygame #3dplatformer #cute

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond 🔜 gamescom

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Those cute monsters become plants when you water their seedling after defeating them. Earn additional shells randomly by growing them in the free 'Shallow Pond' demo on Steam. My first game as a solo dev after 20 years in games and it works nicely on #steamdeck 🎮❤️ #cozygame

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond 🔜 gamescom

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End of December I had a very nice playthrough of the Demo and interview by Pirate Software . Later this part was put online as a separate video, highly appreciated. Thanks, Thor! Here's a snippet, the link to the video is in the comments. #solodev #cozygame #indiegame #cute

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I've got a question for you fellow gamedevs: How do you plan your levels? Paper, clay, lego, in engine/3d, greyboxing, etc.? I'd love to know. Ripples says hi, btw! 😁 #gamedev #leveldesign #cute #cozy #indiedev #gamedesign #solodev #wishlistwednesday

Nimso | Shallow Pond

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I'm naive to think that a single person can create a game on their own. But honestly, I don't care. Life is complicated, and becoming good at anything is no different. How do you cope with the constant feeling that disaster is always lurking? 🔥🙃 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Nimso | Shallow Pond

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POV: Taking a dip in Shallow Pond, my cozy 3d adventure platformer. Come enjoy the calm 💦 #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #cute #wishlistwednesday #ue5

Nimso | Shallow Pond

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How do you manage online distractions and reduce smartphone usage? I've started using apps to limit access to distracting apps, and it's been a big help. Would love to hear how you cope with it! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #cozy #distractions

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond 🔜 gamescom

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Play the DEMO of Shallow Pond now on Steam during Best Indie Games Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 💦 #gamedev #indiegame #platformer #cozygame #cute

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond 🔜 gamescom

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Ideas are worthless on their own 💡. They may seem bright and exciting at first, but they change as you work on them, evolving into something real. Turning an idea into a finished product takes time - lots of it. Wishlist? 🙃 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #wishlistwednesday

Nimso | Shallow Pond

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Here's Shallow Pond, my cozy 3d platformer, developed solo. Swim like a penguin and explore the land, collecting secrets. Just updated my Steam page, wishlist if you like! 💦 (Link below, RT+like to support❤️) #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #solodev #platformer #ue5

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond 🔜 gamescom

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Another small run, just exploring and going with the flow 💦. #gamedev #indiegame #leveldesign #cozygame #diving #cozy #solodev #cute

Nimso 💦 Wishlist Shallow Pond 🔜 gamescom

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I let the diver jump and swim some more to try another audio track. The more audio styles I explore, the more I realize how many options there are for different scenarios. How do you test audio in your game? #indiedev #devlog #wednesdayfeelings #UnrealEngine #gaming #gamedev

Nimso | Shallow Pond

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Platforms stuck in midair felt out of place in my game. Now, they can float and move in different directions, and the character can grab them and float along. What do you think? Any thoughts on this topic or Pizza? 🍕 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #WednesdayMotivation

Nimso | Shallow Pond

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Let’s have some more fun, shall we? Dodging those buggers is a lot of fun! 💫 (But I didn’t make it out completely unharmed. 😱) #ThursdayMotivation #Cozy #cozygaming #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #devlog

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Nothing of this would exist if I hadn't started 3 years ago. What are you waiting for? Just start. I failed often along the way and in the years before but I won't stop until I'm done. Be brave and don't overthink it forever. Trust me. #gamedev #3dplatformer #steamdeck #cute

Can't get enough of this, now that Ripples shines through foliage. Lots of other additions to the demo as well, check it out! #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #3dplatformer #cute

Ripples needs the energy from those cute Water Spirits to finish the levels. Now, they gift him energy for being released them and then vanish back into their realm. A little kiss? 😘 #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #cute #gamedesign

Game development is a wild ride - some days everything clicks, and other days it crawls at a snail’s pace. But that’s just how it goes, right? Keep pushing forward! 🙃💪🤞 #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #cozy #wishlistwednesday #underwater

Working on the underwater movement and interaction system 💦🤿 What would you do down there? I'm thinking of bigger underwater areas, now that he can swim like a penguin! 🐧🙂 #indiedev #gamedev #unrealengine #indiegame #thursdayvibes #gamedevlife #gamedesign

I often hear that people like my positive attitude. I'm not faking it - I really do try to stay positive, even when it's tough. I believe it would be even harder without that mindset. How do you manage to stay positive? 🌞 #gamedev #indiedev #cozygame #wishlistwednesday #cozy

Something like this? Prototyping skill ideas for Ripples in my game Shallow Pond. #gamedev #indiegame #solodev #cozy #gamedesign #indiedev #wishlistwednesday

I’m running in circles trying not to spill it - December will be big for Shallow Pond. I sooo want to show you the real thing, but I just can’t right now. Please be patient with me 🌻💦 #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #cute #ue5 #platformer

Having some more fun... 🌻💦 #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #platformer #thursdayvibes #underwater

Dec 27th (tomorrow) at 8am PST Pirate Software will play Shallow Pond live on stream and interview me afterwards. Join us 🙂. I hope you had a great Christmas time! (and a great time in general in case you don't celebrate it) #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #indiecember

Happy weekend! 🥳 Adding water Interaction vfx, splashes, dripping water, shaking off the water and letting the suit become wet and dry again 💦 #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #dev #unrealengine #screenshotsaturday

Let's switch the lights on 🥽 Details like this one really elevate the gameplay experience, don't you think? #Cozy #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #wishlistwednesday

The game has become a bit faster-paced, but you can control the pace through your playstyle. I also had my first speedrunner test it, which was a lot of fun to watch. #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #trailertuesday #cozy

The new BouncePad has more juice and purpose. Ripples can perform a basic jump off it, but when you Stomp - that’s when the real push happens. Honor today’s #wishlistwednesday and help a #solodev out with some kindness - wishlist the game 😉. #gamedev #cozy #indiegame

Sometimes they just keep getting me, no matter what! 😊 #indiegame #gamedev #Cozy #indiedev #trailertuesday #gamedesign

Do you get help from others, even if you're solo? I've come to really value the input from my gamedev friends - it makes a huge difference every day. My game wouldn't be anywhere near where it is now without their help ❤️. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #ue5 #gamedesign #cozy

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New trailer, check it out. Shallow Pond is planned to release in 2027. Really had fun building that one. Currently at gamescom and having a really good time with people playing the game. #gamedev #solodev #cozygame #cute #3dplatformer

Don't underestimate what you can achieve on your own. It's more than you think if you give yourself that chance and stick to it. Trust me 🎮 #gamedev #cozygame #cute #3dplatformer

The sinking platforms in the Demo of Shallow Pond were a challenge for one of my best testers (my daughter, 7 l). so I built two Checkpoint platforms for her. #gamedev #indiegame #platformer #sundayvibes

How it started ➡️ how it went ➡️ how it's going. Working solo, part-time, trying to succeed in the end. A long road, but I can feel where the destination is. How do you manage to stay sane over a long period of time on a project? 💫🙃 #gamedev #cozygame #3dplatformer #cute

Those cute monsters become plants when you water their seedling after defeating them. Earn additional shells randomly by growing them in the free 'Shallow Pond' demo on Steam. My first game as a solo dev after 20 years in games and it works nicely on #steamdeck 🎮❤️ #cozygame

End of December I had a very nice playthrough of the Demo and interview by Pirate Software . Later this part was put online as a separate video, highly appreciated. Thanks, Thor! Here's a snippet, the link to the video is in the comments. #solodev #cozygame #indiegame #cute

I've got a question for you fellow gamedevs: How do you plan your levels? Paper, clay, lego, in engine/3d, greyboxing, etc.? I'd love to know. Ripples says hi, btw! 😁 #gamedev #leveldesign #cute #cozy #indiedev #gamedesign #solodev #wishlistwednesday

I'm naive to think that a single person can create a game on their own. But honestly, I don't care. Life is complicated, and becoming good at anything is no different. How do you cope with the constant feeling that disaster is always lurking? 🔥🙃 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

POV: Taking a dip in Shallow Pond, my cozy 3d adventure platformer. Come enjoy the calm 💦 #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #cute #wishlistwednesday #ue5

How do you manage online distractions and reduce smartphone usage? I've started using apps to limit access to distracting apps, and it's been a big help. Would love to hear how you cope with it! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #cozy #distractions

Play the DEMO of Shallow Pond now on Steam during Best Indie Games Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 💦 #gamedev #indiegame #platformer #cozygame #cute

Ideas are worthless on their own 💡. They may seem bright and exciting at first, but they change as you work on them, evolving into something real. Turning an idea into a finished product takes time - lots of it. Wishlist? 🙃 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #wishlistwednesday

Here's Shallow Pond, my cozy 3d platformer, developed solo. Swim like a penguin and explore the land, collecting secrets. Just updated my Steam page, wishlist if you like! 💦 (Link below, RT+like to support❤️) #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #solodev #platformer #ue5

Another small run, just exploring and going with the flow 💦. #gamedev #indiegame #leveldesign #cozygame #diving #cozy #solodev #cute

I let the diver jump and swim some more to try another audio track. The more audio styles I explore, the more I realize how many options there are for different scenarios. How do you test audio in your game? #indiedev #devlog #wednesdayfeelings #UnrealEngine #gaming #gamedev

Platforms stuck in midair felt out of place in my game. Now, they can float and move in different directions, and the character can grab them and float along. What do you think? Any thoughts on this topic or Pizza? 🍕 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #WednesdayMotivation

Let’s have some more fun, shall we? Dodging those buggers is a lot of fun! 💫 (But I didn’t make it out completely unharmed. 😱) #ThursdayMotivation #Cozy #cozygaming #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #devlog