Joseph Smithberger
hi there! i'm an indie game dev working on "Mind Garden" - a cozy adventure where you explore, make friends, and uncover mysteries in a hand-drawn world.
see my work find me online
hi there! i'm an indie game dev working on "Mind Garden" - a cozy adventure where you explore, make friends, and uncover mysteries in a hand-drawn world.
see my work find me online
Hey! I'm Joseph, a highschool sophomore game developer! I'm from Maryland and I'm working on "Mind Garden," my hand-drawn story game!
When I'm not coding or drawing, I'm exploring national parks with my dog or working on my YouTube channel where I talk about games like Animal Crossing and Zelda.
Currently a student at Calvert Hall College High School (class of 2027!) with a 4.0 weighted GPA.
An adventure game where players explore a serene garden environment, make friends, uncover mysteries, and create vibrant memories. Features a unique blend of hand-drawn crayon art and real-life photos.
Players receive a journal to document their journey, collecting scraps, stickers, and treasures to personalize their experience. Developed with the Godot engine.
Release Date: TBA
Achievement: 300+ Steam wishlists and 1,000+ demo licenses distributed!
check it out on steam
A 3D narrative game created during the Wholesome Games Game Jam 2024 in just 48 hours! I was the lead programmer and designer, working with two teammates.
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Gaming content focused on titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Reached 500+ subscribers within a year!
check out my videosSome snapshots from my adventures with my dog, national parks visits, and behind-the-scenes of game development!
find me online
I'd love to connect! Check out my game and social media:
josephsmithberger@gmail.com