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

What draws you to certain games? And what keeps you going when making your own game? Maybe it's the same fascination that drives us to create. It's naive, but necessary, to follow that itch inside us. Even when we don't know where it leads. #gamedev #retrogaming #cozygame

Believe in yourself and follow your passion. We only get one shot at life. I want to keep doing what I love, even if I end up as old as a turtle along the way. I'd rather spend my life chasing what makes me happy than meeting someone else's expectations. #cozygame #gamedev

Recently, in another galaxy at Polaris Convention in Hamburg with my game Shallow Pond. Still processing all the impressions from the event. Fun times! Stressful, but incredibly rewarding to see so many different people playing my game. #gamedev #retrogame #cozygame

One might argue that this level is still a bit rough around the edges 🙃 There's something exciting about starting a new level. A blank canvas, full of possibilities. Let's see where this one ends up! #gamedev #retrogame #3dplatformer #cozygame #leveldesign

Techy stuff! The improvements in this 1-minute video took me 2.5 days of tweaking and iterating. Camera system, land/water transitions, collision handling. Lots of little changes that add up. Feels even smoother now. Riiight? 🙃 #gamedev #3dplatformer #familyfriendly #cozygame

Thank you to everyone who gives Shallow Pond a try. Small creators, gamers, fellow devs. Everyone who comments, shares feedback, reposts, or features indie games like mine. You're all helping me keep my flame burning. 🔥🫧 #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozygame #retrogaming

Are physical gaming events pointless? Online exposure brings more reach. But watching people play Shallow Pond at POLARIS, seeing their reactions, talking to them? Something else entirely. Keeps me grounded in the real world. What's your take? #gamedev #3dplatformer #cozygame

I'm building Shallow Pond on my own and the full game takes time. BUT the Steam demo just got a big update. Lots has changed and improved, so check it out....ooor give it another shot if you already played 🙃 #retrogaming #3dplatformer #gamedev #cozygame

Shallow Pond demo update, new collectible types, new UI, lots of improvements. It all feels very rewarding and it's really feeling collect-a-thon now. And it's cute and such 😊 Let me know your thoughts! #gamedev #3dplatformer #retrogames #cozygame #familyentertainment

Get out there and let people play your game, naked as it is. I really didn’t see how important that was for Shallow Pond before gamescom. But what I got out of that experience can’t be weighted in gold. #gamedev #3dplatformer #solodev #cozygame

Soooo many things happening at the same time right now. Collectibles are finally properly displayed, makes such a big difference! Moving towards a much-improved version of the demo, which I'll be bringing to @PolarisCon_ in Hamburg next week. #gamedev #3dplatformer #retrogaming

The world is falling apart... ...meanwhile, in another galaxy! #gamedev #3dplatformer #solodev #cozygame

Recently at gamescom 2026. Seeing so many people of all ages play Shallow Pond without knowing anything about it beforehand was eye-opening and really nice. Helped me understand my own game better, too. Pretty valuable as a solo dev. #gamedev #gaming #cozygame #retrogame

This is how every new Shallow Pond level starts. A blank playground. We all need to start somewhere, right? 🤓 Used to do a lot of greyboxing, but these days I mostly throw actual assets in and revise later. A bit like underpainting. #gamedev #retrogame #3dplatformer #cozygame

I don't know how many times I've seen Shallow Pond by now, or how many times I've played it myself. But I still love it, and I genuinely want to see it through and finish it with all my heart. Please bear with me 😊 #SteamDeck #solodev #3dplatformer #retrogame

How would you treat collectibles? As a gamer, as a dev? Asking for a friend 🙃 I’m leaning toward a simple system: the game tells you when you’ve found everything in a category. No collection-list madness. #gamedev #retrogame #3dplatformer #cozygame

Oldie but a goodie. Shallow Pond has come such a long way since then. There's a demo out and everything. Enjoy your weekend! #gamedev #3dplatformer #retrogame #cozy

Having that underwater space in Shallow Pond transforms the levels a lot. It's a bit like going hiking and suddenly stepping into a completely unexpected environment. Still can't get enough of this, especially on a handheld. #gamedev #steamdeck #retrogames #3dplatfomer