Articles by tag: indie-dev

Parallax and vert shift: 3D illusion in 2D ARPG

Breakdown of parallax techniques and sprite vertex manipulation in Bridgebourn. How a solo-dev creates depth without 3D models. Demo on Steam, optimization for Steam Deck. Get insights for your 2D projects.

Indie Development: from GameMaker to Steam Release

Experience creating action-RPG on GameMaker: finalizing mechanics, itch.io, Steam moderation, wishlists, porting to mobile. Step-by-step case for middle/senior dev. Learn how to avoid mistakes.

Creating VibeLing: how AI and React Native helped with language learning

Developer created a language learning app with AI-generated examples. Learn about the tech stack, multilingualism issues, and distribution without a budget.

GameMaker: how to become an indie developer at 35

Learn how Vladimir mastered GameMaker at 35 and released his first game on Steam. Detailed path of an indie developer: from Python to release.