Scott Christian
@scottwchris
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I am a Toronto based game designer (Director at Hilltop Studios @playhilltop, @lilguardsman out now!), writer, composer, and musical director
Toronto
Joined January 2009
If you’re curious about @PlayHilltop’s newest creation. It’s fun to finally be able to talk about it!
What is Curse of Resthaven? In the first Steam devlog, the game's director - and studio director of @playhilltop - @scottwchris talks you through the origins and inspirations of this genre-blending gothic narrative roguelite The adventure begins... ➡️ https://t.co/O2haVN4PP1
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Splash art me & my partner @Benzene_dream made for the indie game we're working on! Curse of Resthaven was just announced on steam!
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#IKYMI we announced Curse of Resthaven, which we’ve been building in the shadows. (And in the fog. Honestly, suspicious amounts of fog.) The trailer slaps, but check these screenshots. Come on! If it’s your kind of dark delight, toss us a wishlist. https://t.co/XxN5FFrP3Q
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We want to thank @PlayHilltop for being apart of our Newsletter launch! We had a lovely interview with them about their BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Curse of Resthaven Blends Town Management, Deckbuilding, and Time Loop Horror https://t.co/ebMlDNH20N
#MadeInCanada #Gaming
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Curse of Resthaven is a narrative roguelite where you govern a cursed colony trapped in a seven-day time loop. Manage resources, build decks, and uncover eldritch secrets.
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We're publishing Curse of Resthaven by our friends at @playhilltop.bsky.social. In this narrative roguelite, govern a cursed island, investigate your niece’s disappearance, and prevent a cataclysm. 👀 Trailer: https://t.co/12dZ2iKe22 🎮 Wishlist Now: https://t.co/wQKC19XOTD
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Toronto indie studio @PlayHilltop has unveiled Curse of Resthaven A gothic horror mystery where you govern a cursed island trapped in a time loop while searching for your missing niece. From the team behind Lil’ Guardsman, a Canadian Game Awards 2025 nominee. #IndieGame
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A brand-new, genre-blending roguelite announced for Steam has a beautifully hand-drawn aesthetic, with a gothic horror twist. https://t.co/Ewuu615Ycy
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The heart of our game is its characters. @Benzene_dream’s designs are 🔥#CurseOfResthaven
some detail shots of some of the portraits I made for my team’s upcoming game, Curse of Resthaven! It was announced yesterday, check out the steam page and trailer below! 🌸 #indiedev #gameart
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Celebrated Toronto indie dev takes big swing with Curse of Resthaven
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Hilltop Studios unpacks the pivot from the LucasArts-style whimsy of Lil' Guardsman to gothic horror in its sophomore title.
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After months working in the shadows… meet Curse of Resthaven. A gothic horror mystery where you govern a cursed island trapped in a time loop while searching for your missing niece. If it’s your kind of weird, please wishlist! https://t.co/XxN5FFrP3Q More dev secrets soon.
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You will like my indie game if you played these games: - Papers, Please - Curse of Monkey Island - Night in the Woods
You will like my indie game if you played these games: - Banjo-Kazooie 🧩 - The Simpsons: Hit & Run 🛞 - Super Mario 64 ⭐ - Untitled Goose Game 🪿
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Hey @cityoftoronto - greetings from the East End! So do we just not have recycling pick up anymore? Thanks Doug Ford for monkeying with something that was working just fine.
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One of my favourite @MobileSyrup traditions is our annual Favourite Things lists. This year, I wrote about how @BabyStepsGame became my surprise GOTY, plus a few movies, TV series, podcasts & trips. There was much to love & be grateful for this year!
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From a deeply moving family drama to an utterly bizarre but surprisingly sharp deconstruction of masculinity.
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Make one good decision: get Lil’ Guardsman at 60% off as part of the #SteamAutumnSale ...Then enjoy making hundreds of terrible ones in-game! Insult royalty. Jail a tree. Befriend a goblin (maybe).
You can get our weird and wonderful indie hidden gem for 60% off as part of the #SteamAutumnSale right now!
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You can get our weird and wonderful indie hidden gem for 60% off as part of the #SteamAutumnSale right now!
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Good morning! 👋 Hope to see some of you today at our #FanExpoCanada panel about the Canadian gaming industry! 🇨🇦 🎮 2pm in Workshop Room 2 (707)! @UbisoftToronto @Behaviour @MightyYell @PlayHilltop
Reminder that I’ll be hosting a #FanExpoCanada panel on Sunday about the Canadian gaming industry! 🇨🇦 🎮 Hear from @UbisoftToronto, @Behaviour, @MightyYell & @PlayHilltop devs as they unpack their work & share advice for aspiring game makers. Hope to see some of you there!
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One more day before we send three video game icons STRAIGHT TO THE DUNGEON. (And two more days to grab our award-winning indie gem for 60% off. Support indie developers like us so we can keep making cool shit!) #lilguardsman
Some say the dungeon is too harsh. We say: send Sonic. We're giving away 3x Steam keys: 👀 Follow 💖 Like 📢 Retweet 🕹️ Name a legendary game character Lil should drag to the dungeon, kicking and quipping. #LilGuardsman sale ends in 3 days. Tick tock.
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Some say the dungeon is too harsh. We say: send Sonic. We're giving away 3x Steam keys: 👀 Follow 💖 Like 📢 Retweet 🕹️ Name a legendary game character Lil should drag to the dungeon, kicking and quipping. #LilGuardsman sale ends in 3 days. Tick tock.
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