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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 17h

🎉First Steam playtest is now live! 🎉
📋Request access here: store.steampowered.com/app/3824630/...

What a great #wishlistwednesday! I hope y’all don’t mind that I’m a few days late. The playtest build has been greatly streamlined, so enjoy!
#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Forge of the Fae @forgeofthefae.bsky.social · 7h

🤩 Excited to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday

All #GameDev and #IndieDev reply with your turn-based games and use the TBT hashtag☝️above

Also be sure to @ anyone who should be in this thread to share the love! 🥰

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 2h

@mantisgames.bsky.social
@forgeofthefae.bsky.social, thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

The first wave of playtesters numbered over 100!
store.steampowered.com/app/3824630/...

Drifter Dynasty is a turn-based strategy RPG featuring brawling and timing gameplay.

bsky.app/profile/drif...

Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 17h

🎉First Steam playtest is now live! 🎉
📋Request access here: store.steampowered.com/app/3824630/...

What a great #wishlistwednesday! I hope y’all don’t mind that I’m a few days late. The playtest build has been greatly streamlined, so enjoy!
#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Iron Loop Games @ironloopgames.bsky.social · Aug 7

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿
Don’t just cast spells — 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 them.

🔮Build custom spells
👥 Summon echoes of yourself
⚔️Fight shadows in tactical combat
☠️ Can you save your soul?

🎮 Wishlist on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3791850/...

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Jouwee @jouwee.bsky.social · 4h

Thank you for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

Tales of Kathay is a turn-based role-playing game set in a rich, living world that's entirely procedural and deeply simulated.

Currently with an open alpha on Itch: jouwee.itch.io/tales-of-kat...

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Avalon Lee | Zenogaias @avalonlee.bsky.social · Aug 2

The Reveal Trailer and Steam page for Zenogaias are now live!

Four eras. One destiny.

Zenogaias is a sweeping, #turn-based #JRPG that spans the gaming ages, linked by a powerful narrative.

Click the Steam link comment below to wishlist!

#screenshotsaturday #RPG #indiedev #gamedev #rpgmaker

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shaddmain (Shaddon) @shaddmain.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve put together a #gamedev and #indiegame #starterpack! There’s still plenty of room, so let me know if you want to join. And if you’re already on the list but want to opt out, no problem—I’ll remove you! go.bsky.app/CrMd9pS

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shaddmain (Shaddon) @shaddmain.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday Funday Share!
The rules are simple!

🎨 All media is allowed!
👋 Introduce yourself!
🤝 Support one another!
♻️ Like/Repost!
📝 Label NSFW!
🚫 No AI/NFTs!

#creativeshare #artshare #gamedevshare

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Slumber Realm🎲Wishlist on Steam! @chuggagames.bsky.social · 2d

Set your alarm clock⏰

The Slumber Realm demo is coming in 1 WEEK!

#indiegame #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #roguelike #gaming

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks for compiling all of these devs! I’d be awfully proud to count myself among them.

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Drifter Dynasty on Steam

Drifter Dynasty is a strategy role-playing game featuring thrilling brawls and tense duels. A lone drifter meets a willful ranger at the crossroads of a political power struggle. The stage is set for ...

store.steampowered.com

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Starless Umbra @starlessumbra.com · Mar 1

Hi #gamedev!
Starless Umbra is a co-op JRPG inspired by Xenoblade Chronicles / Secret of Mana / Super Mario RPG, developed in my spare time. This started as a hobby RPG Maker project developed from 2002-2013, and rebooted in #gamemaker in 2020. Pleased to meet you!

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WISHLIST CONTENIR ON STEAM - Jena/NaejDoree @naejdoree.bsky.social · 9d

Dive in the thoughts of a trans girl through her diary in this narrative platformer! The gameplay will flow to the sound of her voice while she shares her view of her body, romance, emotions, and much more... Filled with handcrafted visuals and a touching story, this game will strike your heart.✨

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 17h

🎉First Steam playtest is now live! 🎉
📋Request access here: store.steampowered.com/app/3824630/...

What a great #wishlistwednesday! I hope y’all don’t mind that I’m a few days late. The playtest build has been greatly streamlined, so enjoy!
#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 5d

Our team discovered bugs with brawling earlier, so the first Steam playtest has been delayed a bit. 😵
Hang tight until October 11th, 2025 at 7pm PDT!
🤩You can still request access here: store.steampowered.com/app/3824630/...

#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 5d

Our team discovered bugs with brawling earlier, so the first Steam playtest has been delayed a bit. 😵
Hang tight until October 11th, 2025 at 7pm PDT!
🤩You can still request access here: store.steampowered.com/app/3824630/...

#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 6d

⏰First Steam playtest is fast approaching!
🎮Tune in October 10th, 2025 at 7pm PDT.
📋Request access here: store.steampowered.com/app/3824630/...

#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 6d

⏰First Steam playtest is fast approaching!
🎮Tune in October 10th, 2025 at 7pm PDT.
📋Request access here: store.steampowered.com/app/3824630/...

#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 7d

@mantisgames.bsky.social, thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

You can now request access for the first playtest!

Drifter Dynasty is a turn-based strategy RPG featuring brawling and timing gameplay. This week, I showcased a glimpse into the upcoming playtest build!

bsky.app/profile/drif...

Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 12d

Connected most of Drifter Dynasty’s existing events this #screenshotsaturday! There’s even a new one in there for those who are up to date.
📅First playtest scheduled for October 10th, 2025!
#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Slumber Realm🎲Wishlist on Steam! @chuggagames.bsky.social · Aug 7

NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!!

🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲

A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair.
😱 Battle your adolescent fears
🧠 Discover powerful synergies
🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment
🥦 Fight broccoli

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Relic Abyss ✨NEXT FEST!✨ @relicabyss.bsky.social · 7d

Meet our game in 20 seconds

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames

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Call of Elyndra @callofelyndra.bsky.social · 15d

Happy #wishlistwednesday ! Solve puzzles, explore dungeons, and relax under beautiful trees.

#indiedevhour #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart #indiedev #retrogames #godot #indiestudio #farmingsim #fishingsim #lifesim #characterromance #callofelyndra

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Mantis Games - Deck of Haunts 🎃 @mantisgames.bsky.social · 7d

We're officially hosting this weeks #TurnBasedThursday!

🕹️ #indiedev: Reply with your game & don't forget the hashtag
🎮 #players: ❤️Like 💬Comment & 🔄Repost

If you don't, we have a spot reserved for you in our haunted domain 👀🎃!

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 7d

@mantisgames.bsky.social, thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

You can now request access for the first playtest!

Drifter Dynasty is a turn-based strategy RPG featuring brawling and timing gameplay. This week, I showcased a glimpse into the upcoming playtest build!

bsky.app/profile/drif...

Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · 12d

Connected most of Drifter Dynasty’s existing events this #screenshotsaturday! There’s even a new one in there for those who are up to date.
📅First playtest scheduled for October 10th, 2025!
#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #srpg

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Lipe Lemon🍋 @lipelemon.bsky.social · 7d

Testando composição de cena
#godot #gamedev #solodev #indiegame #indiedev

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#TurnBasedThursday - Turn-Based Game Showcases @turnbasedthursday.bsky.social · 8d

Great games in last week's #TurnBasedThursday showcase!

🛡️ Free multiplayer grand strategy w/ a demo
🔺 Upcoming jRPG w/ an arcade-style battle system
👁️ Sentient AI escape simulator w/ 96% 👍 reviews
🏀 Turn-based tactics basketball playtesting on @itch.io

& many more! ⤵
#Gaming #TurnBased #IndieGames

Feudums, by @kalamonastudios.bsky.social

Ctrl Alt Deal, by @onlybymidnight.bsky.social

Hoop Dungeon, by @murthynikhil.bsky.social

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