Jiaohu | Indie Dev

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[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

A new tool.
And honestly, it's pretty cool. 🛠️
#indiegame #cozygames #gamedev

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

Some little moments from the streets of Little Life ☀️

#CozyGame #IndieDev #ScreenshotSaturday

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

🏝️ Welcome back to Houhai Island!

The Little Life 2.0 Major Update is now live!

✨ New locations
📖 New character stories
🎉 Seasonal events
🌏 More language support

Thank you for being part of this journey ❤️

#indiedev #gamedev #cozygames #indiegame #pixelart #solodev

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

I’m gradually realizing that, especially for cozy games, presentation and atmosphere matter more than systems and mechanics.

Players often remember how a game made them feel long after they’ve forgotten its features.

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@omgsidewalks Love this vibe

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@SomeHumbleOnion So cute!

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

Took a bus on a rainy day.
Sat by the window.
Watched the town go by.
That's it.
And somehow it felt nice. 🌧️🚌

#cozygames #indiedev

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@Sevalla_Art wow!Love this vibe

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@DeTomPlays Thanks a lot! 😊

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@singkeyshk Thank you!

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

The beginning of a new life. 🌅

As the sun sets, Xiao Wan takes you on her scooter to the beach.

Just the sound of the sea, warm evening air, and a whole island waiting to be explored.

#cozygames #indiegame #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@ForestSnack @indiegamesdevel Love this style!

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@Solestia_JRPG Thank you!

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

One of my favorite things about making LittleLife is creating places I'd love to visit myself.

🌋🌿
#indieGames
#CozyGames
#GameDev

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@clemmygames Happy #ScreenshotSaturday! 🌿

LittleLife is a cozy life sim set on a small island town.

After a long day delivering food, you can head home, cook dinner, decorate your room, and simply enjoy a slower pace of life.

Wishlist on Steam:
https://t.co/Og4tm3A5Zb

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@DeTomPlays I believe so too. 🙂

Some of my favorite places in LittleLife started as places I genuinely wanted to spend time in myself.

Hopefully that feeling reaches the players.

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@ChillbinGames thank you!

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

@DeTomPlays Thank you. 🙂

[Jiaohu | Indie Dev @helllowhite]

I know it's just a game.

But sometimes it feels like a place that really exists.

#indiegame #gamedev #cozygames #LittleLife