Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
@criticalgamesau.bsky.social
Australian indie behind 8-Bit Adventures 2 - a turn-based JRPG focused on story + characters! #indiegame
Buy or Wishlist here: https://linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
Buy or Wishlist here: https://linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
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An adventure 9 years in the making...
8-Bit Adventures 2 is OUT NOW on #NintendoSwitch, #PS4, #PS5, #Xbox Series X|S, & Xbox One!
❤️Switch: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💙PS: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💚Xbox: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
#indiedev #RPG #JRPG #pixelart #PlayStation #Switch
8-Bit Adventures 2 is OUT NOW on #NintendoSwitch, #PS4, #PS5, #Xbox Series X|S, & Xbox One!
❤️Switch: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💙PS: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💚Xbox: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
#indiedev #RPG #JRPG #pixelart #PlayStation #Switch
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8-Bit Adventures 1 + 2 are on sale NOW as part of the Steam Turn-Based Carnival!
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
November 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
8-Bit Adventures 1 + 2 are on sale NOW as part of the Steam Turn-Based Carnival!
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
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Taking a look back to where we started and how we ended for #screenshotsaturday. #gamedev
Shrine's Legacy is 20% ON SALE now! Leaving a Steam review would also help us a lot! Links below. 👇
Shrine's Legacy is 20% ON SALE now! Leaving a Steam review would also help us a lot! Links below. 👇
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Taking a look back to where we started and how we ended for #screenshotsaturday. #gamedev
Shrine's Legacy is 20% ON SALE now! Leaving a Steam review would also help us a lot! Links below. 👇
Shrine's Legacy is 20% ON SALE now! Leaving a Steam review would also help us a lot! Links below. 👇
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8-Bit Adventures 2 is so utterly sincere and well made that it kept me smiling over throughout. Its central conceit is fiendishly clever and it takes you on a wild ride over its full run. If you are looking for a comfy RPG to play while curled up in a blanket over the holidays, give these a shot :D
8-Bit Adventures 1 + 2 are on sale NOW as part of the Steam Turn-Based Carnival!
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
November 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
8-Bit Adventures 2 is so utterly sincere and well made that it kept me smiling over throughout. Its central conceit is fiendishly clever and it takes you on a wild ride over its full run. If you are looking for a comfy RPG to play while curled up in a blanket over the holidays, give these a shot :D
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I already own both because they're amazing. So I bought as a present for my buddy. Totally worth full price, and on sale would be foolish not to pick them up.
8-Bit Adventures 1 + 2 are on sale NOW as part of the Steam Turn-Based Carnival!
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
November 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I already own both because they're amazing. So I bought as a present for my buddy. Totally worth full price, and on sale would be foolish not to pick them up.
8-Bit Adventures 1 + 2 are on sale NOW as part of the Steam Turn-Based Carnival!
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
November 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
8-Bit Adventures 1 + 2 are on sale NOW as part of the Steam Turn-Based Carnival!
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
Experience two story rich, turn-based #JRPG epics for a great price 😁
8-Bit Adventures 1: store.steampowered.com/app/370300/
8-Bit Adventures 2: store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8...
#indiegame #ScreenshotSaturday
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Finally finished implementing Link Reactions! There are all sorts of ways units can support their allies in Radiant Sword. The one in this demo, Avenge, automatically counterattacks if an ally is damaged. #srpg #jrpg #gamedevelopment #indiedev
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Finally finished implementing Link Reactions! There are all sorts of ways units can support their allies in Radiant Sword. The one in this demo, Avenge, automatically counterattacks if an ally is damaged. #srpg #jrpg #gamedevelopment #indiedev
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After a long pause in production, I'm happy to announce that Radiant Sword is back in development! The Steam page for the game is now live - take a look, and please wishlist it if it looks interesting to you! store.steampowered.com/app/4180060/...
#indiedev #gamedev #jrpg #srpg
#indiedev #gamedev #jrpg #srpg
Radiant Sword on Steam
The golden age of the strategy RPG returns. An emotional, intricate tale rendered in gorgeous mixed 2D/3D. Customize your soldiers by mastering the three-tier Cross Paradigm class system and guide you...
store.steampowered.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM
After a long pause in production, I'm happy to announce that Radiant Sword is back in development! The Steam page for the game is now live - take a look, and please wishlist it if it looks interesting to you! store.steampowered.com/app/4180060/...
#indiedev #gamedev #jrpg #srpg
#indiedev #gamedev #jrpg #srpg
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
This Way Madness Lies is a great game and barely anybody bought it. It should be played by more people. If everybody here on @bsky.app banded together and bought a Steam copy and played it, well, that'd be a miracle and I would be forever grateful.
store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This Way Madness Lies is a great game and barely anybody bought it. It should be played by more people. If everybody here on @bsky.app banded together and bought a Steam copy and played it, well, that'd be a miracle and I would be forever grateful.
store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
I just beat 8 Bit Adventures 2 by @criticalgamesau.bsky.social Holy shit that was a masterpiece. The ending was amazing. It's funny how things work out: the last two games I've finished are now two of my favorite games of all time: 8BA2 and Quartet by @somethingclassic.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I just beat 8 Bit Adventures 2 by @criticalgamesau.bsky.social Holy shit that was a masterpiece. The ending was amazing. It's funny how things work out: the last two games I've finished are now two of my favorite games of all time: 8BA2 and Quartet by @somethingclassic.bsky.social
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This month we travel to the vibrant Central Coast indie scene to talk to Mike Roberts, founder of TKFY. He talks about what inspired him to become a game developer, what makes The NSW Central Coast games scene so special and what independent artists need to thrive!
youtu.be/cEkSXALo1Qk
youtu.be/cEkSXALo1Qk
State of Play NSW Showcase: The Kids From Yesterday
YouTube video by State of Play NSW
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This month we travel to the vibrant Central Coast indie scene to talk to Mike Roberts, founder of TKFY. He talks about what inspired him to become a game developer, what makes The NSW Central Coast games scene so special and what independent artists need to thrive!
youtu.be/cEkSXALo1Qk
youtu.be/cEkSXALo1Qk
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📣KINGDOMS OF THE DUMP AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM!!!
19.99 + 10% discount
✨17.99✨
Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill!
#indiegame
RTs appreciated 💪🗑️
store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...
19.99 + 10% discount
✨17.99✨
Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill!
#indiegame
RTs appreciated 💪🗑️
store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...
Save 10% on Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam
A SNES styled JRPG set in a fantasy world of garbage, created by two janitors. Join Trash Can Knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and a Half Kingdoms of the Dump!
store.steampowered.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
📣KINGDOMS OF THE DUMP AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM!!!
19.99 + 10% discount
✨17.99✨
Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill!
#indiegame
RTs appreciated 💪🗑️
store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...
19.99 + 10% discount
✨17.99✨
Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill!
#indiegame
RTs appreciated 💪🗑️
store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
Billionaires don't need more yachts, but an increase to the royalty rate on Steam would be life-changing for many small indie devs.
Starting to think billionaires were a mistake.
Gabe Newell caps off Steam Machine week by taking delivery of a new $500 million superyacht with a submarine garage, on-board hospital and 15 gaming PCs
"We knew we were asking for unusual things," says Newell, "and Oceanco embraced it with open arms."
www.pcgamer.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Billionaires don't need more yachts, but an increase to the royalty rate on Steam would be life-changing for many small indie devs.
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
After months of work, the new free expansion/DLC to Beloved Rapture; Lost Songs of Archon, is out!
🍂Entire new region with over 20 maps; Trectus Peninsula.
⚔️New challenging foes + extra treasure rewards.
🛖A new town, Strayhaven, filled with humanoid monsters and exiled warriors.
#IndieGame #RPG
🍂Entire new region with over 20 maps; Trectus Peninsula.
⚔️New challenging foes + extra treasure rewards.
🛖A new town, Strayhaven, filled with humanoid monsters and exiled warriors.
#IndieGame #RPG
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
After months of work, the new free expansion/DLC to Beloved Rapture; Lost Songs of Archon, is out!
🍂Entire new region with over 20 maps; Trectus Peninsula.
⚔️New challenging foes + extra treasure rewards.
🛖A new town, Strayhaven, filled with humanoid monsters and exiled warriors.
#IndieGame #RPG
🍂Entire new region with over 20 maps; Trectus Peninsula.
⚔️New challenging foes + extra treasure rewards.
🛖A new town, Strayhaven, filled with humanoid monsters and exiled warriors.
#IndieGame #RPG
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⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
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🏆 #PitchYaGame is live!
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
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#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
-Dont spam
#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🏆 #PitchYaGame is live!
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
-Dont spam
#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
-Dont spam
#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
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We wanted to show our progress pics of the first village in our action RPG - Godshard Chronicles.
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We wanted to show our progress pics of the first village in our action RPG - Godshard Chronicles.
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
God bless everyone who does content on niche indie games like “Quartet”. I know all of y’all would get better numbers covering the big triple A hits. We appreciate y’all
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
God bless everyone who does content on niche indie games like “Quartet”. I know all of y’all would get better numbers covering the big triple A hits. We appreciate y’all
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
Molly the Werezompire is dear to my heart as one of my very first games. It's a text-based interactive comedy story about a grad student who is simultaneously killed by a werewolf, zombie, and vampire and becomes a heroic werezompire! I know times are tough for everyone, but it's only $1 USD.
Molly the Werezompire on Steam
Interactive fiction starring Molly the Werezompire - a grad student who jumped into a portal, was killed by a werewolf, a zombie, and a vampire, and became a heroic werezompire! Also includes the sci-...
store.steampowered.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Molly the Werezompire is dear to my heart as one of my very first games. It's a text-based interactive comedy story about a grad student who is simultaneously killed by a werewolf, zombie, and vampire and becomes a heroic werezompire! I know times are tough for everyone, but it's only $1 USD.
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Happy Monday everyone!
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Happy Monday everyone!
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R OST by Motoi Sakuraba released in Japan 2 years ago today. Sakuraba-san is available for your #gamedev at www.scarletmoonartists.com #gamemusic #vgm #StarOcean #JRPG
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Star Ocean: The Second Story R OST by Motoi Sakuraba released in Japan 2 years ago today. Sakuraba-san is available for your #gamedev at www.scarletmoonartists.com #gamemusic #vgm #StarOcean #JRPG
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November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
It's like a cartoony metroid fusion with a 'mech suit building + breaking' mechanic! plus puzzles 🐀
#PitchYaGame
#PitchYaGame
Hi BlueSky I'm Beau 👋
An Aussie developer on 'Rat Trap' ; a game abouts rats n' robots!
Worked quite hard on the teaser trailer below and would love to hear what you think 💭
#indiegamedev #gamedev #metroidvania #mech #rats
An Aussie developer on 'Rat Trap' ; a game abouts rats n' robots!
Worked quite hard on the teaser trailer below and would love to hear what you think 💭
#indiegamedev #gamedev #metroidvania #mech #rats
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It's like a cartoony metroid fusion with a 'mech suit building + breaking' mechanic! plus puzzles 🐀
#PitchYaGame
#PitchYaGame
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It's #pitchyagame day, so long story short.
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It's #pitchyagame day, so long story short.
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
It's been a month since launch, fall is in full swing... Have you played some couch co-op with a friend yet? 🍂🎮🎮 #screenshotsaturday #RPG #pixelart
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
It's been a month since launch, fall is in full swing... Have you played some couch co-op with a friend yet? 🍂🎮🎮 #screenshotsaturday #RPG #pixelart
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
8-Bit Adventures 2 was a delightful experience! A very complete, fulfilling adventure!
8-Bit Adventures 2 is like a long-lost Final Fantasy from the early 90s!
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
8-Bit Adventures 2 was a delightful experience! A very complete, fulfilling adventure!