heaven machine

@Fraiserapheal 100% agree! We’re building AquaSim, a cozy pixel-art desktop aquarium simulator where you grow, feed and watch a living underwater ecosystem evolve on your desktop.

@heaven_machine Playtesters don’t just improve a game, they make it work every real upgrade comes from player feedback, not assumptions. What are you working on currently?

Just make it exist first, you can make it good later #cozygames #indiegames #pixelart

*The playtester is always right.* After implementing their feedback: (All of these changes were directly requested by playtesters without playtesting, none of them would even exist!) • Window movement lock • Creature zoom • Game Economy Balancing • Color correction • UI/HUDs completely remade • All 7 minigames rebuilt. • Size optimization (from 580 MB to 150 MB) • Creature Colours, habits & behaviors Playtesting isn’t just “nice to have", it’s the reason the game actually became fun and polished.

@heaven_machine How does play testing influence the final design of the game?

@MossAndMoonSt Just added The Spirit Apprentice to my Steam Wishlist! As a fellow gamedev, I really love the cozy pixel art vibe and the spirit-taming concept. Looks super relaxing and charming can't wait to play it when it’s ready! Keep up the great and cozy work! xD

If anyone is interested in a cozy pixel game inspired by Studio Ghibli and Stardew 💜💜✨ store.steampowered.com/app/4595750/Th…

Had a little fun last night and drew @UmbraArk into my cozy pixel game! umbraark.carrd.co

@gotad_io Love it!! But you are crazy eating your own characters, I laughed so hard when I noticed🤣😂

had a shrimp bowl commissioned for the bad ending of Shrimp Game #screenshotsaturday #indiegame

@peacefroot Bro, thank you so much!! 😭 I'm so happy you saw it and celebrated with me. 💖

Someone just dropped $2 supporting AquaSim on itch!! Thank you so much, you are an absolute legend ❤️ Our very first dollar… should we frame it on the wall? 😂 This is just the beginning. Steam Page coming soon! #AquaSim #CozyGames

Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! it means the world coming from a real freshwater fish keeper! We were honestly a bit afraid the deep simulation mechanics could turn AquaSim into a super niche game (exactly like you said), so we’ve been working hard to balance everything and make it way more welcoming and fun for total beginners too. You’re incredibly perceptive, right?! We separated the freshwater and saltwater species… with a few little surprises hehe 😂🤣 Can’t wait to hear what you think once you dive in!

Wow! Hello! From what I've heard, this game sounds incredibly realistic! As someone who actually keeps freshwater fish in real life, I can already tell how amazing the details are just by hearing that players have to consider things like oxygen levels, fish saturation, and even filter performance. Regarding the automatic feeder raising the pH, I think it would be a great idea if the pH increase could be adjusted based on the number of fish in the tank. Also, I have a small wish regarding something that has always disappointed me in other aquarium games: I hope this game takes into account the separation of freshwater and saltwater fish, rather than mixing them together. My only minor concern is that the mechanics might be a bit too difficult for beginners who have never kept fish before! I haven't had the chance to play it myself yet, but I am absolutely thrilled to have discovered such an engaging and interesting game. I will always be rooting for you! 🔥

와 ph에 조명 온도 이끼까지 실시간으로 신경써야되는 어항겜? 진짜 겁나 힐링이겠다

@vibeyourgames @vksamhith Wishlisted `cause my duckie says quack

DODO DUCKIE @vksamhith 🦆 23TH JULY 😭 2026 🫡 IT IS EVEN BETTER THAN EXPECTED, LOOK AT THOSE NEW MECHANICS AND WORLDS CHANGING BETWEEN 2D-3D. 🔥 youtu.be/vnuJi3nayUg

@HANHANGEKKO Thank you too! 😊

@heaven_machine thank you,for following (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠)

Started with nothing… Now look at it!🌟 From a empty tank to a thriving underwater world in minutes. This is the magic of AquaSim. Want this cozy ecosystem on your desktop when it launches? #cozygames #desktoppet #indiegame #pixelart #simulationgame

@9fingergames Huge congratulations!💖 I know you by my little spider, it's honestly amazing how many incredible games you've made. This is so well deserved!

1,686 wishlists in under 19hrs since announcing Heretic's Rapture. Thanks so much! 🔥

This post is incredibly useful! You're a giant, enormous, astronomical source of inspiration, thank you so much for sharing all of this!💕 I loved how you showed the wishlist spikes from Steam events, it’s super clear and gives indie devs real, actionable tips to grow without big budgets. Pure gold!

Yesterday I got my 1st viral post on x and many of you asked about how I got my wishlists on that post. Here's the break down 👇 Most of my wishlists came from Steam events: - 2 by Steam (Animal Fest, Steam Next Fest) - 2 by others (Made in Brazil, Women in Games) 🧶 1/3

@dusanmitrovic98 🤣 Haha, thanks for the laugh and for checking out the Archerfish 🙏

@heaven_machine For some reason I expected it to slice up the shark 🥲😂

The deadliest sniper in your aquarium 🏹🐟 This Archerfish shoots water jets from its mouth to capture pray out of the water. Real-life behavior, now in your Windows desktop. Who wants this little assassin in their tank? #CozyGames #IdleGame #SimulationGame #DesktopPet

Thank you so much @dusanmitrovic98 !😭💕 Coming from a fellow dev, this really means a lot. Pushing through all the hardships to ship a clean, polished little cozy aquarium was definitely a journey, it's been 4 months of full-time devotion. Your kind words just made my day!!💖 Really appreciate you taking the time to check out AquaSim. Keep being awesome!!!!

@heaven_machine Cozy looking game! As a developer I really appreciate when people push thru the hardship and get the final product! And on top of that it is this clean! Well done! Keep up the good work! :D

Peaceful cardume or ruthless hunters? AquaSim lets you choose the perfect vibe for your future cozy desktop aquarium. Which side are you on?👀 #cozygames #desktoppet #indiegame #pixelart #simulationgame

@gamearttales This loop looks insanely addictive. 💦

If even I—the one building this game—lose hours to it and still can’t put it down… what chance do you have? 😅😅😅😅 #IncrementalGame #IdleGame #IndieDev

I stepped away to grab coffee and left the Otos in charge… came back to a crystal clear tank These little guys are absolute heroes! Who else loves fish that do the work for you? #cozygames #desktoppet #indiegame #pixelart #simulationgame

@80Cazum Haha exactly! Being the chill "farmer" of your own little glowing ecosystem while the tank stays balanced is pure satisfaction 🌟💖

@heaven_machine There's nothing better than being a "farmer" while also maintaining your ecosystem. 🔥

Team called me crazy for adding algae harvest, glowing plankton & worm farming to a desktop aquarium... but real aquarists prune plants daily!🌟 It's a satisfying loop: trim, collect, watch your tank thrive while you work. Do you like realistic care?💖 #cozygames #indiegame