A Community Win: From Conference to Launch Day
Today, we’re celebrating a story that shows why CGDC exists.
On April 7, 2026, Black Hole Fishing launches on Steam—an absurd, clever game about turning a quiet fishing pond into a bizarre, ever-expanding system powered by a black hole.
But it didn’t start with a launch; it started with a conversation.
From Conference to a Publishing Deal
At the 2025 Christian Game Developers Conference, Matt Stoering from SDG Games showed up, as many do, bringing his work, his questions, and a sense of calling. While there, he connected with Seth Crofton. That connection turned into something real.
Seth helped open the door to a publishing deal, which can feel out of reach for many indie developers. And it all traces back to a moment of showing up, sharing, and being part of the community. This is exactly what CGDC is about.
Hear It From Matt Himself
In this short video, Matt shares in his own words what it meant to attend CGDC—and how that one connection helped shape the future of Black Hole Fishing.
What Is Black Hole Fishing?
Black Hole Fishing starts simply:
You throw rocks at fish.
Then you drop a black hole into the pond.
From there, things escalate—fast.
Vacuum fish directly into a singularity
Automate your entire fishing ecosystem.
Breed and modify fish for profit.
Build increasingly bizarre systems (yes, including fish-based particle experiments)
Optimize everything into a strange, efficient machine.
What begins as a simple loop becomes a layered system of discovery, creativity, and experimentation—full of humor and just enough mystery to keep you wondering what’s really going on beneath the surface.
It’s weird in the best way!
🎉 Let’s Show Up for Matt
Launching a game is one of the hardest moments in a developer’s journey.
So let’s be the kind of community that shows up.
Here’s how you can support:
Wishlist or buy the game on Steam
Leave a review (this matters more than you think)
Share it with your friends and communities.
Send encouragement to Matt and the SDG Games team.
Get the game
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3667390/Black_Hole_Fishing/
Launch Giveaway
To celebrate, we’re hosting a community giveaway! Click on the link for more details.
