More from us
Play Thornity's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions)
17 Oct 2026
Are you held back by your C performances?
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Play Thornity's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions)
10 Oct 2026
Stop Fixing Your Failed Game. Make a New One.
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Play Thornity's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions)
3 Oct 2026
Treasure Hunting for Good Games
The Book/Paper - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/25670869-why-greatness-cannot-be-planned (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/25670869-why-greatness-cannot-be-planned)
TL;DR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDuF4onPmuE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDuF4onPmuE)
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Play Thornity's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=apagd&utm_content=make_big_games (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=apagd&utm_content=make_big_games)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=apagd&utm_content=make_big_games (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=apagd&utm_content=make_big_games)
26 Sept 2026
The Problem With “Just Make Small Games”
Get Tabletop Tavern on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3337380/Tabletop_Tavern/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3337380/Tabletop_Tavern/)
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Play Thornity's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions)
19 Sept 2026
Are You a Game Dev That Makes Excuses?
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Play Thornity's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions)
12 Sept 2026
Quality vs Quantity?
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Play Cory's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions)
5 Sept 2026
Thornity Built the Wrong Games
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:48 What has happened since last week?
3:00 What went wrong with Just Keep Fishing?
14:22 What would it have taken to pivot during development?
24:15 What went wrong with Orb Breaker?
28:05 What do you do with external feedback during development?
35:50 Was doing 3 games at the same time a mistake?
41:22 How does the right amount of process help with coordination?
45:38 What were the advantages of shipping 3 games?
53:35 What really matters?
58:02 Viewer question: How long do you wait after shipping a game before starting on the next one?
More from us
Play Cory's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions)
29 Aug 2026
Learn game development by launching games
Chapters
0:00 Intro
13:42 What comes after a game launch?
24:43 What genre should new game devs start with?
46:17 Finding a game dev strategy that fits your strengths
More from us
Play Cory's Games - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Learn with Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/studio-sessions (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/)
Additional references
The 9 Quantic Gamer Types - https://quanticfoundry.com/gamer-types/ (https://quanticfoundry.com/gamer-types/)
22 Aug 2026
What goes into polishing a game?
Chapters
0:00 Intro
12:43 The hidden work of polishing a game
17:28 Playtesting, feedback & deciding what to fix
23:49 Why 80% can be better than 100%
50:42 How to actually practice game polish
More from us
Cory - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/aarimous_thornity)
Connor - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/p/do-one-thing (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/p/do-one-thing)
15 Aug 2026
Can the publisher model be reimagined?
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Shipping games
13:20 - Ads for games and validation
26:29 - Elevating Game Jams
31:04 - Evolving the role of a publisher
Orb Breaker - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4765160/Orb_Breaker_Demo (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4765160/Orb_Breaker_Demo)
Just Keep Fishing - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4601160/Just_Keep_Fishing/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4601160/Just_Keep_Fishing/)
Mining and Dwarves - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3987230/Mining_and_Dwarves/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3987230/Mining_and_Dwarves/)
Connor's Game Design Framework - https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/p/seek-out-the-reasons-to-quit (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/p/seek-out-the-reasons-to-quit)
8 Aug 2026
A Podcast About Game Development Episode 3
Chapters
0:00 Intro
10:10 Deadlines, productivity, and changing how games get made
15:53 The future of game development and AI
38:11 Dodo Derby
47:15 Building an audience and finding your path as an indie dev
References
Jonas Tyroller's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4k7yDfYx24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4k7yDfYx24)
PEAK - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/PEAK/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/PEAK/)
A Game About Feeding A Black Hole - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694480/A_Game_About_Feeding_A_Black_Hole/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694480/A_Game_About_Feeding_A_Black_Hole/)
1 Aug 2026
Can any game make $1000 on Steam?
Episode Topics00:00 Intro01:57 Personal Calendar Picks12:09 Fun vs. Satisfaction46:45 Can Any Game Make $1,000?59:36 Viewer Question: What Makes a Good Game Trailer?Follow UsCory (https://store.steampowered.com/developer/thornity) Connor (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/lessons) Game ReferencesIRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2950790/IRON_NEST_Heavy_Turret_Simulator/) Mazey Village (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766240/Mazey_Village/) Re:Night (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2372240/ReNight/) ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3812600/ReStory_Chill_Electronics_Repairs/) Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4197610/Librarian_Tidy_Up_the_Arcane_Library/) Supermarket Chaos (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4800590/Supermarket_Chaos/) Scritchy Scratchy (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3948120/Scritchy_Scratchy/) Rollin’ Ravioli (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4287100/Rollin_Ravioli/) Palworld (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623730/Palworld/) Shelldiver (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3560140/Shelldiver/) A Game About Feeding a Black Hole (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694480/A_Game_About_Feeding_A_Black_Hole/) Puzzle Milk Tea (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3197490/Puzzle_Milk_Tea/) Gamblers Table (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618390/Gamblers_Table/) How Many Dudes? (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes/)
1 Aug 2026
Next Fest is now a Game Jam
0:00 Intro
2:14 Forecasting Launch Success and the First 72 Hours
6:30 Validating Games and Finding Early Playtesters
15:12 Designing for New Players and the Right Audience
29:54 Game Jams, Steam Next Fest, and Indie Discoverability
40:56 Building an Effective Playtesting Process
48:12 Interpreting Feedback and Reading Player Behaviors
Follow Us
Cory https://store.steampowered.com/developer/thornity (https://store.steampowered.com/developer/thornity)
Connor https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/blog (https://sundaybrunchstudios.com/blog)
Referenced Games
A Game About Feeding a Black Hole https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694480/A_Game_About_Feeding_A_Black_Hole/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694480/A_Game_About_Feeding_A_Black_Hole/)
The Walking Trade https://store.steampowered.com/app/3398110/The_Walking_Trade/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3398110/The_Walking_Trade/)
Balatro https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/)
Just Keep Fishing https://store.steampowered.com/app/4601160/Just_Keep_Fishing/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4601160/Just_Keep_Fishing/)
Mining and Dwarves https://store.steampowered.com/app/3987230/Mining_and_Dwarves/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3987230/Mining_and_Dwarves/)
Orb Breaker https://store.steampowered.com/app/4261030/Orb_Breaker/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4261030/Orb_Breaker/)
Referenced Books
Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690485/nudge-by-richard-h-thaler-and-cass-r-sunstein/ (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690485/nudge-by-richard-h-thaler-and-cass-r-sunstein/)
Additional References
Min-Maxing Your Steam Launch — A Game Dev Podcast with Jonas Tyroller — https://tyrollerjonas.podbean.com/e/min-maxing-your-steam-launch/ (https://tyrollerjonas.podbean.com/e/min-maxing-your-steam-launch/)
How to Market a Game https://howtomarketagame.com/2025/11/04/the-optimistic-case-that-indie-games-are-in-a-golden-age-right-now/ (https://howtomarketagame.com/2025/11/04/the-optimistic-case-that-indie-games-are-in-a-golden-age-right-now/)
Incremental Games Database — https://www.incrementaldb.com/ (https://www.incrementaldb.com/)
Steam Next Fest — https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest (https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest)
Godot Wild Jam — https://godotwildjam.com/ (https://godotwildjam.com/)
Ludum Dare — https://ldjam.com/ (https://ldjam.com/)
GMTK Game Jam — https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-game-jam (https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-game-jam)
Dream Dev Podcast — https://www.youtube.com/@DreamDevPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@DreamDevPodcast)
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