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.

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about me

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 often exploring national parks with my dog, or diving into games like Animal Crossing and Zelda.

Currently a student at Calvert Hall College High School (class of 2027!) with a 4.0 weighted GPA.

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Joseph Smithberger

my projects

Mind Garden Game
main project

Mind Garden

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!

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Or, email me directly at: [email protected]