Jul Dev Log -- Regional Competition, Workout Polish, Gym Rats
The demo is turning into a playable vertical slice with regional competition, clearer fatigue feedback, and NPC gym rats taking over equipment.
Gaby KimJul 16, 2026Solo dev · Steam games · Building in public
I make
games.
One dev. Two titles. Shipping on Steam and documenting every step of the journey.
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Physics SimIN DEV
Ego Lifting Simulator
Physics-driven. Ego-fueled. Ragdoll or bust.
Regional competition, fatigue polish, and NPC gym rats are now in. Add it to your wishlist and follow the build in public.
RogueliteSHIPPED
Hell Forge
Survive the forge. Every weapon has a price.
A Vampire Survivors-inspired roguelite where weapon crafting decides your fate. My first shipped indie title, from zero to Steam.
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Jun Dev Log — You Only Get What You Train
Three things shipped this month for Ego Lifting Simulator: muscle growth driven by what you actually train, a stamina effect, and character selection.
Gaby KimJun 18, 2026
I sold 450 copies of my first Steam game. Here's what I learned.
450 copies, $1,500 gross. Not a success story — but it cost me enough to be worth writing down what it taught me.
Gaby KimMay 25, 2026