May 2026 Update

May 4th, 2026 by Tim Cullings

Happy May, Indies!

Hello Indies! Spring time here and Seattle Indies Expo (SIX) 2026 applications are still open! 

The weather is getting warmer and things are heating up for Seattle Indies with SIX applications closing soon, SLICE planning in full swing, the Niantic Show & Tell is back to a regular cadence, Playtest Club is giving the public a chance to check out what our community has to offer and our monthly socials continue to grow from Olympia to Bremerton and most places in between.

The big news is that the annual Seattle Indies Summer Picnic is back at Madrona Park on Sunday July 19th! As much as we enjoyed the show with the Blue Angels last year we decided to move it back a couple of weeks so the park will be a little less crowded and less noisy for everyone. We will once again be grilling up burgers and dogs and veggie options, we will have our outdoor games and friends and family are always welcome! Bring your favorite dish or snack to share if you like but we will have plenty of food and soft drinks available for everyone to enjoy.

With Mother’s Day being on May 10th we decided to extend SIX Submissions through the end of the day on Wednesday May 13th. The standard $6 submission fee applies and you are guaranteed to get at least 5 pieces of feedback from our panel of expert community judges who will play and rank the games and decide which are the top 40 that will be showcased at SIX 2026!

SIX will be taking place at Hilton Motif Seattle again this year on Sunday September 6th, 2026 from Noon-9pm. Free and open to the public as always. We will also be bringing back SLICE, our game dev/industry focused conference that launched in 2025 to stellar reviews and higher than expected attendance.

Slice Your Way to Slice!

Seattle Indies is spearheading an entirely new way to run a fundraiser in the gaming community! Through this first of its kind competition our great community can show off their gaming prowess and win some amazing prizes from Seattle Indies, JOLT Cola, Pixel Strategy and Twin Galaxies!

OBJECTIVE:

Brought to you by Seattle Indies! Play Breakpoint by Studio Aeshesia and the Quantum Astrophysicists Guild  and try to score the highest Final Score in a single game!

Breakpoint is available on PC and Nintendo Switch. You can download the game here from the STEAM store.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to enter the competition and be eligible for prizes you must make a minimum $10 donation to Seattle Indies through the official donation page. Of course a larger donation is accepted!

Check the official contest page on our website for more information about prizes and how to enter.

SIX (Seattle Indies Expo)

Game submissions for SIX 2026 are officially open! Submit your game now and for just a $6 submission fee you are guaranteed to receive at least 5 pieces of feedback from games industry veterans and community peers. 

SIX is a free one-day celebration of independent games and game creators from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We consistently hear from attendees that SIX is one of the best events of that entire weekend alongside the other major gaming expo happening around the corner from SIX and in 2025 we welcomed nearly 5,000 guests who came through to spend the day checking out the games and chatting with the developers and community members.

In 2025 we had nearly 90 submissions and selected the top 40, both all-time records in our 15 year history and we expect no less in 2026! Additionally, due to the high demand and increase in quality of the games we were able to expand SIX 2025 to take over two full ballrooms in Hilton Motif Seattle. We also combined SIX Online, our streaming showcase of the games with our in-person showcase and managed to interview all 40 teams on the live stream to help build the buzz both in-person and online for our biggest day of the year.

We will be returning to do the same on Sunday September 6th, 2026 with a full day of incredible locally-made indie games and the developers who made them! 

Submissions are open now until Sunday, May 10th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM so get your games submitted now to avoid the last minute rush. https://six.seattleindies.org/apply/ 

Want to be a juror for SIX 2026? Sign up on the form on the Volunteer page and help us select the top games from this year’s submissions to be a part of SIX 2026! 

Each juror must review at least 5 games, jurors who review 10 will get a free SIX t-shirt, review 20 and get a special secret gift. Jurors who show up to SIX in-person will get 2 free drink tickets. https://six.seattleindies.org/volunteer 

SIX IRL will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM on the 3rd & 4th floors of the Hilton Motif Seattle (1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101)

SIX ONLINE will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 on the Seattle Indies Twitch channel!

Kent Nerd Party 2026 – Saturday, June 6th from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Seattle Indies will be back at Kent Nerd Party 2026 on Saturday June 6th from 12:00-7:00 PM! 

We have room for about 5-6 games. Tables, power and internet will be provided. 

Register for an opportunity to showcase your games with this form: https://forms.gle/ugxEi1G47o4cZTzcA 

More info is available here: https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/kent-nerd-party-2026/ 

Applications will close at 11:59 PM on Monday May 11th. 

The Builders’ Exchange: Basket Entertainment x Gamebeast Social

You’re Invited!

Join the Basket Entertainment and Gamebeast (GB) teams in Seattle on Friday, May 15th, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM for a high-energy happy hour to kick off your weekend!

Whether you’re shipping code, designing worlds, or looking to connect with fellow creators, we’re welcoming the gaming and tech communities to our office and would love to have the Seattle Indies community at our event! 

Doors open at 4:00 PM and we’ll be serving local food and beverages at our South Lake Union office at the Gamebeast HQ!

Please note the following about The Builders’ Exchange: Basket Entertainment x Gamebeast Social:

For further details and to RSVP, please visit the event’s Luma Page: https://luma.com/802mgtw8

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Kelli Yamada: press@gamebeast.gg 

We can’t wait to celebrate the local scene with you! See you there!

Seattle Indies Game Showcase at Niantic – Thursday, May 21st from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: 21st floor of 411 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

To get to this event, enter the building, later you may need to get the door man to let you in, come to the 21st floor and sign in at the ipad by reception, list William Pheloung as your host. Follow the visitor flow prompts after entering your name. Someone from the event will let you in. Please aim to arrive by 6:30pm.

Bring your laptop and show off what you’re working on. Feel free to bring anything you want to promote your game. Pizza, snacks and beverages will be provided. This event is an open show and tell. It is an opportunity to walk around and play other people’s games and prototypes as well as to have a fun time networking and chatting. You do not need a finished prototype to show off.

You also do not need to have something to show off to attend. Simply showing up is sufficient. If you have something you want to share, great! Even if it’s just a few pieces of concept art.

Please see the Meetup page for details including parking.

To learn more about this event, please visit the following Meetup Page: https://www.meetup.com/seattleindies/events/314272296/ 

Join us for a lively Happy Hour, an extension of the Games and Education Industry Collider!

Building upon the conversations sparked at the collider event, this happy hour provides a relaxed and engaging environment to further connect professionals from both industries. Settle in for an evening of networking, sharing insights, and fostering new collaborations. Whether you attended the collider or this is your first time joining, let’s continue to bridge the gap between games and education, creating meaningful connections and opportunities for innovation. Additionally, be sure to watch out for more happy hours throughout the year to sustain the collaborative momentum between annual events!

The Games and Education Industry Happy Hour will be on Thursday, May 21st from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Big Time Brewery (4133 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105) in U District!

The BRIC Foundation is now accepting applications for its Washington State Apprenticeship – a state and federally recognized registered apprenticeship program for creative economy career pathways! 

BRIC’s Apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job training with mentorship and job-related academic instruction to support youth ages 18-24, veterans, and justice-impacted individuals of all backgrounds in obtaining entry-level jobs across entertainment, media, and tech. Eligible candidates must be current Washington residents and be authorized to work in the US. 

Candidates can apply for Apprenticeship in any of the two available career tracks: Marketing & Events Manager and Project/Production Manager.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by the next priority deadline of July 12th to receive a determination by the end of August. Applications are also accepted on a rolling basis. 

For more information and how to apply, visit bricfoundation.org/apprenticeship-wa.

The IndieGameBusiness® 2026 Battle Pass gives you access to the remaining 2026 lineup at a reduced price that continues to decrease as each event takes place.

Originally, the pass covered four events and two Masterclasses for $189 USD, which was a 30% savings off the full $276 value. Since the February Session has already happened, the price now reflects the remaining events. As each event passes, the cost adjusts so you are only paying for what is left. You can grab your ticket today for just $152 USD!

You’ll still receive full access to expert talks, practical workshops, and direct industry insight designed for developers, publishers, and service providers. You will also receive two days of MeetToMatch access during the September IGB Session to connect directly with industry professionals.

Included Events

–  IGB Session & MeetToMatch | Feb 18 & 19: From Pitch to Partnership (Completed)

– Deep Dive | May 27: Building Strong Publishing Partnerships (More Information Below)

– IGB Session & MeetToMatch | Sept 30 & Oct 1: The Path from Storefront to Success

– Deep Dive | Dec 9: Game Marketing That Works

Included Masterclasses

– Heather Chandler, “The Production Toolkit Every Game Team Needs” | June 17, 2026

– Ash Cason, “Community Management: The Basics” | Oct 20, 2026

One pass covers the rest of the year and is perfect for developers, publishers, and service providers who want to grow their projects, strengthen their business, and build valuable connections.

IndieGameBusiness® Deep Dive: Building Strong Publishing Partnerships

IndieGameBusiness® One-Day Conferences to Empower Studios with Targeted Knowledge and Insights

This May, we will focus on the many aspects of the publishing relationship, covering everything from identifying the right publishing partner and negotiating strong deal terms to establishing clear communication and building productive working relationships. Each session will feature industry experts sharing their insights on key topics, including:

By attending IGB’s expert-led sessions, participants will gain the knowledge, tools and strategies to find and secure the perfect publishing partner for their game. 

Register Now:

Free Pass: Get access to all lectures. While all our sessions remain free to view, all pass holders will receive a copy of the talk slide decks, as well as special offers and sponsor promotions.

Register Here: https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/

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Save the Date:

📅| May 27, 2026
🌐| Online – YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn
🕘| 9am – 5pm Eastern

Seattle Indies, IndieCade and Earthlab @ the University of Washington present Climate Jam 2026! Climate Jam is a six week game jam with sprints and deliverables where we’ll make games about the challenges of our changing climate! 

We once again invite game creators from around the world to make games that explore solutions to address a rapidly changing planet. Together we can make a difference! Register for the jam now and stay tuned!

The theme for Climate Jam 2026:

We’re inviting game creators from around the world to make games that explore solutions to address a rapidly changing planet. Together we can make a difference!

Climate Jam 2026 runs from 10:00 AM PDT on July 1st to 10:00 PM PDT on August 10th. Schedule times and dates may be adjusted before the beginning of the jam.

Mobile Ad Game Jam May 2026

Ever been forced to watch through a mobile ad that’s ridiculous, unskippable, and too long? Now’s your chance to 1-up them! Design the funniest, most intrusive mobile ad you can come up with! 

This jam will run from Friday, May 15th at 5:00 PM to Sunday, May 18th at 11:00 PM. 

Learn More About the Mobile Ad Game Jam: https://itch.io/jam/mobileadgamejam2026 

Ongoing Community Game Jams 

Note: The following game jam has been mentioned in the #game-jam-discussion channel of the Seattle Indies Discord server! For more information, please visit the provided links and the #game-jam-discussion channel to learn more.

Alberta Slow Jam #4

Runs from Monday, May 22nd, 2026 at 5:00 PM to Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PM

This is a relaxed 2 week jam with an emphasis on low pressure, no crunch game development. The jam will take place online from Friday, May 22, 2026 5:00 PM to Friday, June 5, 2026 5:00 PM and you don’t need to be from Alberta to join. Whether this is your 1st game or your 50th, jams are a great way to meet, collaborate, and create with like minded folks. Be sure to join us on Itch and Discord! https://itch.io/jam/alberta-slow-jam-4 

Read on to find out more about major events happening in the industry, local events and local game releases.

This Month’s feature is Sam Long

Sam is a game developer currently living in Edmonds, Washington. Sam has worked on games for over 10 years, but only recently got into the games industry. After getting laid off last year from the games industry, Sam has worked on his own project, Draco and the Seven Scales, releasing 2026!

Draco & The Seven Scales Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2559690/Draco_and_the_Seven_Scales  

Link to the Draco & The Seven Scales Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10WhpDmHR3eO_-tVpC9KXP5EZu_Ka2z2X?usp=sharing  

What inspired you to become a game developer?

My highschool actually had an “Intro to Game Design” class. The class was not very good, but it lit the fire in my belly to keep reaching towards game development! 

What is one important lesson you have learned in your time as a game developer?

Collaboration is key! You can’t do everything yourself. There are people way better at other disciplines, and the final project will be much better! 

What is the one piece of advice you would share today with your younger self before you started your career as a game developer?

Make smaller projects! Parts of those projects can be refined and added to the next one! 

How has the game developer community had an impact on your career?

The game developer friends I’ve made in Seattle have been key to improving my work! Without them, I would have missed out on so many opportunities! 

What is something interesting and unexpected that people would be surprised to learn about you?

I played the saxophone for many years! Doesn’t have much of an impact on my game development these days, unfortunately. 

How can people follow you and your work?

Follow me on bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/xythas.bsky.social

Wishlist my game on steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2559690/Draco_and_the_Seven_Scales/ 

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Here’s our Meetup Page with all future upcoming events. 

Indie Co-working Support Group  in-person will take place every Saturday, from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM PST, at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) on the 4th Floor of the Seattle Center Armory (305 Harrison St Ste 405, Seattle, WA). Seattle Center wifi will be available for use. Please bring everything you need to be productive. We have also added a Co-working voice channel in Discord for people to use any time they want a quiet space to work alongside their peers.

Seabug Study Hall takes place every week on Thursday, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, right on our Discord! Join others from the Seattle Blender User Group for a lo-fi chill out online study hall. Bring a project, just chat, and have a good time with some unstructured project sharing and Q&A.

The Pierce County Social is happening on Monday, May 6th starting at 5:30 PM in Tacoma at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom (2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA). Join us at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom in the main taproom every 1st Monday of every month to chat about game development, games, or just hang out! Kids are welcome until 8pm as long as they are within arm’s length. The main tap room is first come, first served. Pinball machines and shuffleboard on site. This event happens every first Monday of the month in Tacoma.

Join us for Board Games @ Phoenix Comics & Games in Seattle (113 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102) for an evening of board games! This event is hosted on the first Sunday of every month with the next event being on Sunday, May 3rd from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM!. Bring your own board games or play one of the many that Phoenix has free-to-play and have fun! Located conveniently near a light rail station with food nearby, enjoy making new friends and learning new games. Feel free to also bring any prototypes you might be working on for a playtest session at Phoenix!

The Seattle Blender User Group (SEABUG) is happening on Saturday, April 4th, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) – Seattle Center Armory – Suite 405 (305 Harrison St, Suite 405 · Seattle, WA). SEABUG’s goals are to help beginners learn Blender, create Blender opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, showcase advanced Blender tools and projects, and celebrate open source graphics in all forms.

Come hang out with the lively Seattle Indies Kitsap bunch at the Kitsap Social at Ashley’s Pub (409 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, WA)! We meet every last Tuesday of the month to talk about making video games and other nerdy stuff. Sometimes we even have home baked goods available!

 Notes:

The Eastside Meetup is happening on Tuesday, May 12th, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Pint & Pie Public House, located on 7858 Leary Way NE, Redmond, WA. Let’s put down our controllers and keyboards, get together, and enjoy some good conversation in person. We can’t wait to hear your stories and connect with new faces!

Please remember that everyone is responsible for their own tab, so kindly settle up before you head out. 

Accessibility information: The venue is wheelchair accessible. It is a five minute walk from the Redmond Transit Center with easy access to many regional bus routes. Street parking is free after 5pm and there is a parking lot next to the building with reserved spots for Pint & Pie customers.

The In-Person Writer’s Group will take place at Hugo House (1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122)  on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30 PM. For anyone interested or working on projects in game writing, narrative design, voice acting or more– swing by Seattle Indies’ In-Person Writer’s Group! Bring your narrative games, scripts, flowcharts, character bibles or any other story materials for sharing and feedback.

The Northside Social takes place Thursday, May 7th, 6pm-9pm at Watershed Pub & Kitchen (10104 3rd Ave NE · Seattle, WA). It’s time to get together and swap stories. Put down your keyboards and brave the outdoors. Let’s meet for some food, a drink, and some good conversation!

Diversity Collective+ Monthly Meetup is happening on Sunday, May 17th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM in-person at Phoenix Comics and Games in Capitol Hill (113 Broadway East, Seattle, WA, 98102). Come to network, socialize, and discuss issues related to diversity and inclusion in game development! Folks who identify as an underrepresented minority in the game industry are welcome.

The monthly Seattle Indies Social will take place on Tuesday, May 19th from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Stoup Brewing – Capitol Hill located on 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA. Join us for some well-deserved mingling, drinks, and socialization! Make some new friends, catch up with old ones, and find out what the community’s up to.

The Game Club will take place on Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM right on our Discord, focusing on Return to Against the Storm. What a book club is to discuss literature, this event is to discuss game design. Every month, we agree to play a game, then meet to discuss and analyze its design and presentation.

Hang out at Zulu’s Board Game Cafe – Lynnwood 5116 196th St SW Suite 203, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA with fellow Snohomish Co and adjacent indie dev folks over food, drinks, engaging conversations, and maybe some board gaming at the SnoCo Social on Friday, May 15th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM! 

If you want to demo/playtest your game, let the organizer know and they will make sure there is table space + open outlet for your setup. 

We have the dragon’s lair room in the back left side of the store. We will post signs and have name tags. 

The Southside Social has moved to a new venue, the Community Convention Center in Auburn, WA at The Outlet Collection Seattle (next to Burlington). Come join us on the last Monday of every month starting at 5:30 PM to chat about games, game development, or show off what you’ve been working on!

The Playtesting Club will take place now twice a month at the following locations and times: 

Set up a laptop and have strangers from all walks of life try your game! It’s never too early to bring something – as a wise game developer once said, “as soon as you have something that you can move on the screen, hand someone the controller and see what they think.” Whether you have a simple prototype with programmer art or you’re close to shipping something, bring your game! We don’t require polished art here – make sure it’s fun before you pretty it up! 

You’re going to get feedback either way – by playtesting, or eventually in your Steam reviews. Why not get ahead of it and get that feedback before you release? Come to Playtesting Club to ensure your steam reviews will be rock solid! 

Looking for feedback on your game? Only had other game developers try it? Playtesting Club is for you!

Katie F.: Diabolocracy by Chaos Gremlin Games

I’m officially announcing Diabolocracy today! I’d greatly appreciate it if you check out the page and toss us a wishlist!

Diabolocracy is a roguelite turn-based tactics game where the bureaucracy of Hell runs on violence. Will you be able to keep Hell from eating itself alive while the Boss is on vacation? 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4143850/Diabolocracy/ 

Game Trailer: https://youtu.be/gasMGgViIEc&utm_source=discord&utm_medium=seattleindies&utm_campaign=announce 

Tyelor: Knockout 2: Wrath of the Karen by ExceptioNULL Games

My Punch-Out!!-inspired comedy boxing game launched today! 

There is a free demo on Steam too, please check it out and consider supporting an indie dev and fellow streamer!

Check it out on Steam! 

Max Davis (bUMSNUGGLER): Game Time Tracker

Heyo I made this chrome extension to make browsing games better, you can see how long people that have reviewed the game have played for at a glance with these lil progressbars: https://github.com/madavis0202/Game-Time-Tracker 

Alice Bottino: Pipedog

We’re finally showing off what our next project is going to be!!! https://x.com/bottinogames/status/2042816991829086507?s=20 https://bsky.app/profile/bottino.games/post/3mj6xnzvs2k2n 

Art Li B.: Intentional Bugs by wanderMarch

My tiny dev project that I started when I moved out of WA last year living abroad is finally finished and out on Steam! 

A tiny desktop terrarium that lets you discover the bugs living in your computer 🙂 

I certainly learned a lot with this first commercial game in my solo studio: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3875530/Intentional_Bugs/?beta=1 

Jakub K.: Cleaning Up! by Unbound Creations

Cleaning Up! is out now! Can I please ask for re-shares on any and all social platforms, pretty please

Mari Kondo meets The Hoarders in a cozy cleaning #indiegame! Suck up piles of trash, mop up the floors, and don’t accidentally spray the cat! The joy of cleaning with none of the mess.

Proxylearning: Grim Impulse: The First Blood by Grim Pulse Studio

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4481130/view/551269413407424729?l=english EA opened on April 16th at 3 PM CST! 

Sabrina Fedele: Airborne Empire by The Wandering Band LLC

Hey folks! The local game I’ve been doing the sound design and audio implementation on since 2023 just released. If you enjoy city builders and exploration I genuinely recommend it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2438680/Airborne_Empire/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23519058958&gbraid=0AAAAAqD7is2F2PECe_w6gmc4MOyws_-9_&gclid=CjwKCAjw7vzOBhBxEiwAc7WNrxqjltkpR_1LswvRH2DMfBSCxOzbfmjoO6m8uNbC4jX7uQknDYhOmxoCOKIQAvD_BwE 

AdibKhan: Tier Lists with Friends!

Hello! I made a Discord Activity party game for making tier lists with friends. It has all the normal party game silliness like doodling and confetti. You can play it now in any Discord voice chat. https://fxtwitter.com/AdibKhannn/status/2046072709709500804?s=20 

Noah: Star Free

I made my first youtube video. If anybody likes 3d bullet hell and mech games, it might interest you. https://youtu.be/ygLwUI1x4AI 

Alexander:

https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3m2m2zhht3ub4vnn2kavts7z/post/3mjxi72ttmk2q Going to be at Evo this year! 

Cooking Fist’s steam page is up now! Please check it out and give it a Wishlist and share with anyone you think might be interested! Any little bit helps! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3941360/Cooking_Fist/ 

Jorge Blanco: Manafinder II by Wolfsden LLC

I officially announced Manafinder II today! 

I’m hoping to have a demo in time for SiX this year! 

Announcement Trailer: https://youtu.be/uR8CokKtDYw?si=q7XOAANl-pRZnalQ 

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4568010/Manafinder_II/ 

ciro-camera: Whirlight – No Time To Trip by imaginarylab

Whirlight – No Time To Trip arrives on Steam on May 14th! 

After a long journey — and many late nights — we’re finally ready to share our adventure with you. 

A point-and-click story across space and time, with quirky humor, mysteries, and two very unconventional protagonists. If you love classic adventure games, we made this one for you. 

More info: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2706980/Whirlight__No_Time_To_Trip/ 

Tim Cullings:

This was a fun conversation with Jams & Joysticks about community and my career path in the games industry. https://youtu.be/QSzR5JkN8K4?si=hH1oLv9taifAVCbW 

Jimmer: Curse of the Mirror

Curse of the Mirror is now on sale, 30% off on steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4457630/Curse_of_the_Mirror/ 

Oguz: Min5 Min – Party Edition by Oğuz Muslu, İbrahim Tokcan, and Sercan Şepik

We’ve finished the preview for our game, which will be released after June. We’d appreciate your good wishes! We’ll be waiting for you on the wishlist. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4466120/Min5_Min__Party_Edition/ 

RoboErik: I Herd Ewe by 1 2 Many Humans

My first game, I Herd Ewe, is now public and the Steam page is live for wishlisting! I’m planning to launch on Android later this year and Steam next year. 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4564970/I_Herd_Ewe/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up4Y_u_2S1Q 

I Herd Ewe is a cozy strategy game where you command your team of dogs to herd farm animals back home. Use each dog’s unique ability to round them up in as few turns as possible and earn all three bags of wool. If you prefer to take your time chasing the sheep around, don’t worry, there’s no failure condition or turn limit. 

Also, a big thank you to Sam, Virgil, and Lester at the Trailer Workshop a couple weeks ago for all their advice!

Please let me know what you think! 

Harassment Policy, AAPI, Black Lives Matter, and Resources

Seattle Indies stands with the AAPI community. We are here for our members who have been affected by the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes both locally and nationally. For further resources to educate yourself on the issue and how to take action, here is a useful link: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Seattle Indies believes the stories of the victims of sexual harassment and assault in the games industry that have been shared. We strongly condemn the actions by people in power preying on the dreams of vulnerable people trying to make their way in the industry. We strive to build an inclusive community that welcomes all minorities to provide a safe environment and a better vision for the game industry.

While our code of conduct states a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, we are especially sensitive to the daily challenges faced by womxn due to the ingrained sexism that has existed in the structure of the games industry for far too long. We are actively working to build a better community of game developers, and we all need to do better.

Additionally, Board Member Angel Mero  has offered to be a personal resource for anyone who needs help, someone to talk to or some guidance on next steps if you have experienced harassment in the industry either at our events or elsewhere. She can be reached at angel@seattleindies.org.

Our friends at Take This Org have compiled valuable resources for anyone in immediate need of professional help for their situation.

Lastly, Seattle Indies and Diversity Collective+ support Black Lives Matter. Here are some resources compiled by Diversity Collective+ for how you can offer support, whether this is financial, contributing to petitions, preparing for protests, or getting informed. If you have additional resources, comment below and we will add them.

As always, keep an eye on our Discord for any last-minute news and discussion, and let us know about any projects you’re working on that you’d like shared on our Steam or Itch collections or follow us on all of our social media platforms.

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