Brackey’s Game Jam 2025.2 – Day 6+7

The last two days were focused on finishing touches and getting Alien Miner out the door. It’s officially exported, uploaded, and submitted to the jam!

What I built

• End Gate
  • Added a simple congratulations message since there’s only one level in the jam build.
• Guidance
  • Added labels near the start of the game to help players understand the basics.
• Export & Submission
  • Exported the build and uploaded it to Itch.io: Alien Miner
  • Submitted to the Brackey’s Game Jam: Jam Entry

Notes

• I’ve been feeling a bit off, and with family taking priority over the weekend, progress wasn’t as fast as I’d hoped.
• I’m still unsure if the “risky path” really sells the theme strongly enough — finding the right balance there is something I clearly need more practice with.

Next Steps

• Write a blog post in the coming days reflecting on my first game jam experience.
• Watch how Alien Miner is received during the jam. If feedback is positive, I may turn this into a proper project for the year:
  • Expanded storyline
  • More mechanics
  • More levels
  • Integrated or custom assets to bring it all together
  • Potential full release on Itch.io or even Steam

Reflections

Even though the final build is small, it’s complete and I shipped it. That’s the real win of this jam. I now have a published game, a working loop, and a ton of lessons to carry forward into future projects.

Don't forget to have a look at the game: Alien Miner and let me know what you think!

Catch you in the next log.