Estel

Tinkering with Graphics 🌿

[Estel @estel_games]

Hmm, maybe I really should keep working on this #defold jam game? 🤔

More than one person commented about Steam and how it feels like a commercial release.

It is a bummer that @itchio still hasn't indexed the game. It would be cool to get more feedback.

#indiedev #gamedev

[Estel @estel_games]

3 hours ago @mrpinkdev sent me this tweet.

I tried making something similar in #godot

It is pretty far from the reference, but hey, you have to start somewhere. 😅

#gamedev #indiedev

[Hirokazu Yokohara @Yokohara_h]

UE5でミミズの大群みたいな化け物に弾を打ち込むテストを作ってる

[Estel @estel_games]

Optimizing for weaker devices is probably my biggest priority right now. 🥵

[Defold Engine @defold]

The winner of the #DefoldGameJam 2026 continues development of Ash Islands - and if you didn't yet check it out - we recommend! 🧡💙

#MadeWithDefold #webgames #gamedev #indiedev

[Defold Engine @defold]

The winner of the #DefoldGameJam 2026 continues development of Ash Islands - and if you didn't yet check it out - we recommend! 🧡💙

#MadeWithDefold #webgames #gamedev #indiedev

[Estel @estel_games]

@defold Thanks! 🧡💙

[Estel @estel_games]

The upgrade tree feels a lot more responsive. 🦋

#MadeWithDefold #gamedev #indiedev #incremental

[Estel @estel_games]

The full list of changes is in this devlog post:
https://t.co/AOpEdkb9Th

[Estel @estel_games]

Hello, hello! 🌿

While I am working on turning Ash Islands into something bigger, I decided to post an updated version of the jam submission on itch.

No new levels or upgrades, but it has a reworked resource gathering mechanic and a bunch of fixes/improvements

#MadeWithDefold

[Estel @estel_games]

@gyuforge Another cool idea to try. Thanks! ❤️

[Estel @estel_games]

Need help with UI/UX design!

My last game is an #incremental game with time limited runs. It feels like the timer does not stand out enough tho. Yeah, it changes color during the final seconds, but that still does not feel like enough

What would you suggest?

#gamedev #indiedev

[Estel @estel_games]

@codinghistoria1 Yeah, I forgot to mention that besides the color change in the final seconds, there are also timer sound ticks.

And honestly, sometimes those ticks are the only reason players even notice the time. 😄

[Estel @estel_games]

@TheXSami I was also thinking about putting a styled timer in the bottom right corner of the screen, but I am not sure how fitting that would be.

I really want to keep the main UI elements horizontally centered. 🤔

[Estel @estel_games]

@TheXSami Yeah, sounds like a great and pretty cheap solution to implement. Thanks for the suggestion! ❤️

[Estel @estel_games]

@besteto Thanks! ❤️
But 2 days is definitely a tight timeframe to get anything done. 😄

73.

[Estel @estel_games]

Made a game for #LDJam 60. ✌️

Even though the jam gives 72 hours, development with an actual plan started only around hour 23. Most of that plan ended up getting tossed out. 😂

But honestly, that feels like the real value of jams. 🌿

#MadeWithDefold btw

[Estel @estel_games]

@mrpinkdev Wow! 🤯

You can even leave a review in different colors(I like the blue one) that the whole Internet will see. And all of this is completely FREE!

[Estel @estel_games]

@besteto Incredible work with endless potential for the main mechanic! 😍

I already wrote on the jam submission page that I came up with an entire concept for an incremental game based on it. If you are open to a collaboration, I would be super happy to work on it together!

[Estel @estel_games]

@Hogvalord @itchio Thanks! ❤️❤️❤️

[Estel @estel_games]

Hmm, maybe I really should keep working on this #defold jam game? 🤔

More than one person commented about Steam and how it feels like a commercial release.

It is a bummer that @itchio still hasn't indexed the game. It would be cool to get more feedback.

#indiedev #gamedev

[Estel @estel_games]

@yeqwep Thank you! ❤️

I wasn't even expecting to win back then. I thought it would be nice to make the top-10. 😅

[Estel @estel_games]

I have never gotten this many kind words and feedback in my life! 😍

You can read more here: https://t.co/nBpBtXepjf

[Estel @estel_games]

What an amazing #DefoldGameJam 🧡💙

[Zeke Chan@Solo Indie Web Gamedev @zekeatchan]

One match. That’s all it takes to burn an entire paper island.

- Watch the chain reaction cause by the spreading flames
- Upgrade your fire with a skill tree and earn medals
- Beautiful crayon & paper-craft art style

Congrats @estel_games for hitting the #1 spot for the jam!

#MadeWithDefold
#DefoldGameJam