4 Jan 2026, 17:10 UTC65 views11 reactionsread 12 August 2026 Photo
Hi! Long time no see. The last few weeks were rough and I couldn’t work properly on Mike, but I’m back.
Showcase feedback made me rethink a lot. I started changing mechanics, realized I was going the wrong way, and switched to proper documentation (yes, after months of development). About 50 pages later, development is now much more focused.
Main change: you can now play multiple cards per turn, spending momentum (…
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20 Nov 2025, 20:35 UTC81 views6 reactionsread 12 August 2026 Photo
Few words about a gameplay. The game is supposed to be a stand-up comedian simulator but the core gameplay may remind you card building games like Heartstone or Balatro.
You start every session at Mike's place where you can upgrade your deck, change clothes and go to venue to perform. On the venue screen you can study the usual audience and estimate your chances with the current deck.
Then the performance session st…
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16 Nov 2025, 20:01 UTC48 views4 reactionsread 12 August 2026 Photo
This channel was created in a rush before the specific event where I shown an Open Mike gameplay for the first time. It was the Indie Showcase held by Game Dev Guild and @whateversstudio. I'd like to thank the organizers and the visitors who played my game, gave a valuable and honest feedback, and wished me all the best. Now I have a big list of improvements for the nearest future :)
The next thing here will be a mor…
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Open Mike Dev Notes pinned a photo
16 Nov 2025, 09:40 UTC36 views3 reactionsread 12 August 2026 Photo
Before I start writing about the development process, I'd like to point out few things.
1. I've barely started my gamedev journey and Open Mike is my first real game that I'd want to finish and publish, and it's a side project since my main job is different, and I work solo. So I can't guarantee frequent posting but I hope to be in touch as much as possible.
2. AI usage. As you could guess from the art, I use Gen A…
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16 Nov 2025, 09:28 UTC26 views4 reactionsread 12 August 2026 Photo
Hello everyone!
My name is Aleksandr, and this is my blog about the development of Open Mike.
In this game, you play as Mike - a scruffy mutt who, thanks to a series of ridiculous accidents, ended up living in the city of Catville. After a long streak of bad luck, Mike finally gets his shot at a childhood dream: performing on stage as a stand-up comedian.
There’s just one problem… his sense of humor isn’t exactly g…
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