Archive - The Solo Gamedev

July 2025

How to enforce real artists with AI?

AI is upon us, and although nobody cares if you write code with AI, everyone cares if you're creating art with AI.

Jul 28 •

Are visual novels an evolution of the medium?

I heard once that people who can't write or sell scripts become failed writers who invade literature.

Jul 21 •

The 8 fears of a solo developer

I turned 40 earlier this year.

Jul 14 •

What Vibe coding is good for, and what it isn't

I have to admit: vibe coding is both the best and worst thing that has ever happened to introverted developers.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

The lies of solo gamedevs

So, how was Summer Game Fest?

Jun 30 •

Falsehoods That Slow Down Beginner Game Developers

They sure slow down me...

Jun 23 •

10 game ideas from Nintendo we need more of

We all love Zeldas and Metroids so much that we refine their concepts into Metroidvanias. But at this point, Hollow Knight can give you more pleasure…

Jun 16 •

The first important lesson in vibe coding

As I mentioned once or twice, I'm currently enrolled in a course that teaches developers how to use AI.

Jun 9 •

Rethinking Game Complexity and Workflow (with AI's help)

Last time, I shared with you an experiment where I used AI to make Pong in one of three frameworks.

Jun 2 •

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