dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
@iamdovetail.bsky.social
indie dev | sound and music for Fretless the GuitaRPG. Get it here ~ https://bit.ly/Fretless-Game ~
from Chicago
my music/contact: http://linktr.ee/dovetailmusic
from Chicago
my music/contact: http://linktr.ee/dovetailmusic
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🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸
Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. 🔔🎸🐸
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
#indiegame #indiedev #gaming
Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. 🔔🎸🐸
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
#indiegame #indiedev #gaming
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
Ever wonder what it really takes to quit your job, start an indie studio w/ friends & ship a highly-rated RPG? @iamdovetail.bsky.social from @ritualstudios.bsky.social did exactly that w/ Fretless, published by @playdigious.bsky.social
Hear all the details here →
youtu.be/orXP0ahTMro
Hear all the details here →
youtu.be/orXP0ahTMro
Starting an Indie Studio & Shipping the RPG Hit "Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson" w/ Jeff Linville
YouTube video by GameDevAdvice
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Ever wonder what it really takes to quit your job, start an indie studio w/ friends & ship a highly-rated RPG? @iamdovetail.bsky.social from @ritualstudios.bsky.social did exactly that w/ Fretless, published by @playdigious.bsky.social
Hear all the details here →
youtu.be/orXP0ahTMro
Hear all the details here →
youtu.be/orXP0ahTMro
Now Now "Thread" (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by PictureMachineProd
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson rocks! The game has so much personality not only in its presentation, but its unique RPG mechanics. Its musical inspirations mesh with a battle system that shreds expectations and creates a fresh take on the genre.
Review: www.consolecreatures.com/fretless-rev...
Review: www.consolecreatures.com/fretless-rev...
August 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson rocks! The game has so much personality not only in its presentation, but its unique RPG mechanics. Its musical inspirations mesh with a battle system that shreds expectations and creates a fresh take on the genre.
Review: www.consolecreatures.com/fretless-rev...
Review: www.consolecreatures.com/fretless-rev...
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
I started playing Fretless a few days ago and it is freaking awesome - a GuitaRPG with musically driven combat, Slay the Spire esque combat but with timed inputs ala Paper Mario. Tons of heart and music homages, made by a prolific music YouTuber and team. Highly recommend youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)
YouTube video by Rob Scallon
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I started playing Fretless a few days ago and it is freaking awesome - a GuitaRPG with musically driven combat, Slay the Spire esque combat but with timed inputs ala Paper Mario. Tons of heart and music homages, made by a prolific music YouTuber and team. Highly recommend youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...
🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸
Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. 🔔🎸🐸
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
#indiegame #indiedev #gaming
Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. 🔔🎸🐸
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
#indiegame #indiedev #gaming
July 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸
Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. 🔔🎸🐸
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
#indiegame #indiedev #gaming
Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. 🔔🎸🐸
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
#indiegame #indiedev #gaming
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
🟣 Sure you could just do nothing of your day (or worse...you could work). But what about saving the world while playing good music?
#Fretless is available on Steam and you still have 2 days to get it at 10% off!
bit.ly/Fretless-Steam
#Fretless is available on Steam and you still have 2 days to get it at 10% off!
bit.ly/Fretless-Steam
July 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🟣 Sure you could just do nothing of your day (or worse...you could work). But what about saving the world while playing good music?
#Fretless is available on Steam and you still have 2 days to get it at 10% off!
bit.ly/Fretless-Steam
#Fretless is available on Steam and you still have 2 days to get it at 10% off!
bit.ly/Fretless-Steam
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
⭐️Fretless has a 99% positive rating on Steam!⭐️
Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews.
We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!
Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews.
We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!
July 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
⭐️Fretless has a 99% positive rating on Steam!⭐️
Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews.
We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!
Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews.
We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
If you're into music games and RPGs you should check this demo out.
(Rob makes awesome bass and guitar YouTube vids but this is the team's first indie title.)
(Rob makes awesome bass and guitar YouTube vids but this is the team's first indie title.)
Fretless is out now!!!!
🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸
Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
July 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If you're into music games and RPGs you should check this demo out.
(Rob makes awesome bass and guitar YouTube vids but this is the team's first indie title.)
(Rob makes awesome bass and guitar YouTube vids but this is the team's first indie title.)
The reception to Fretless has been so amazing and I just can't believe the game is actually out and people ACTUALLY LIKE IT!?!?
Thanks to everyone who believed in our little dream game 🎸🎹🕹️❤️🐸
Thanks to everyone who believed in our little dream game 🎸🎹🕹️❤️🐸
July 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
The reception to Fretless has been so amazing and I just can't believe the game is actually out and people ACTUALLY LIKE IT!?!?
Thanks to everyone who believed in our little dream game 🎸🎹🕹️❤️🐸
Thanks to everyone who believed in our little dream game 🎸🎹🕹️❤️🐸
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
🎸Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Soundtrack is out now!
Full album mainly composed by @iamdovetail.bsky.social in the @robscallon.bsky.social music universe 🔥
Listen on your favorite platform: idol-io.ffm.to/fretless_ost
Game by @ritualstudios.bsky.social & @playdigious.bsky.social
Full album mainly composed by @iamdovetail.bsky.social in the @robscallon.bsky.social music universe 🔥
Listen on your favorite platform: idol-io.ffm.to/fretless_ost
Game by @ritualstudios.bsky.social & @playdigious.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎸Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Soundtrack is out now!
Full album mainly composed by @iamdovetail.bsky.social in the @robscallon.bsky.social music universe 🔥
Listen on your favorite platform: idol-io.ffm.to/fretless_ost
Game by @ritualstudios.bsky.social & @playdigious.bsky.social
Full album mainly composed by @iamdovetail.bsky.social in the @robscallon.bsky.social music universe 🔥
Listen on your favorite platform: idol-io.ffm.to/fretless_ost
Game by @ritualstudios.bsky.social & @playdigious.bsky.social
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸
Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
July 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸
Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔
Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
Fretless is one of my favorite games of the year so far. As someone who is easily overwhelmed by traditional turn-based RPGs, I think it’s such a brilliant entry point into the genre.
And the vibes? Impeccable. What a stellar love-letter to musicians. If you miss Brutal Legend, please play it.
And the vibes? Impeccable. What a stellar love-letter to musicians. If you miss Brutal Legend, please play it.
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is an engaging guitaRPG from start to finish.
With a tight 6-8 hours to complete, it’s a sensational staccato of a game that packs the perfect musical punch for players to enjoy.
With a tight 6-8 hours to complete, it’s a sensational staccato of a game that packs the perfect musical punch for players to enjoy.
Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson Review: A Symphony of Joy — Six One Indie
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is a sensational staccato of a game that packs the perfect musical punch for players to enjoy.
www.sixoneindie.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Fretless is one of my favorite games of the year so far. As someone who is easily overwhelmed by traditional turn-based RPGs, I think it’s such a brilliant entry point into the genre.
And the vibes? Impeccable. What a stellar love-letter to musicians. If you miss Brutal Legend, please play it.
And the vibes? Impeccable. What a stellar love-letter to musicians. If you miss Brutal Legend, please play it.
😱😱😱😱😱 thank you for the great write up!
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is an engaging guitaRPG from start to finish.
With a tight 6-8 hours to complete, it’s a sensational staccato of a game that packs the perfect musical punch for players to enjoy.
With a tight 6-8 hours to complete, it’s a sensational staccato of a game that packs the perfect musical punch for players to enjoy.
Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson Review: A Symphony of Joy — Six One Indie
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is a sensational staccato of a game that packs the perfect musical punch for players to enjoy.
www.sixoneindie.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
😱😱😱😱😱 thank you for the great write up!
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
We made a documentary about the making of Fretless that will go up on @robscallon.bsky.social 's channel tomorrow along with the release of Fretless!
There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :)
🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸
youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...
There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :)
🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸
youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)
YouTube video by Rob Scallon
youtu.be
July 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We made a documentary about the making of Fretless that will go up on @robscallon.bsky.social 's channel tomorrow along with the release of Fretless!
There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :)
🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸
youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...
There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :)
🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸
youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...
This documentary is really cool and shows the kind of crazy story it took to make this game
We made a documentary about the making of Fretless that will go up on @robscallon.bsky.social 's channel tomorrow along with the release of Fretless!
There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :)
🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸
youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...
There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :)
🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸
youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...
Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)
YouTube video by Rob Scallon
youtu.be
July 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This documentary is really cool and shows the kind of crazy story it took to make this game
my first game comes out tomorrow wat daaaaaa heck
July 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
my first game comes out tomorrow wat daaaaaa heck
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
July 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Fretless comes out in a week!!! July 17th
I have GAS.
Are you a musician afflicted by GAS?
Fretless is here to help July 17th.
Wishlist the game and play the demo on Steam now! Link in bio :)
#indiedev #indiegame #videogame #gamedev
Are you a musician afflicted by GAS?
Fretless is here to help July 17th.
Wishlist the game and play the demo on Steam now! Link in bio :)
#indiedev #indiegame #videogame #gamedev
July 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Fretless comes out in a week!!! July 17th
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
Original soundtrack to Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is coming on July 17th 🎸
➡️ Pre-save on Spotify now bit.ly/FretlessSpot...
By @iamdovetail.bsky.social & Rob Scallon featuring many guests 😉
➡️ Pre-save on Spotify now bit.ly/FretlessSpot...
By @iamdovetail.bsky.social & Rob Scallon featuring many guests 😉
Northlane - Welcome to the Industry (From Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Game Soundtrack)
YouTube video by G4F Records
www.youtube.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Original soundtrack to Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is coming on July 17th 🎸
➡️ Pre-save on Spotify now bit.ly/FretlessSpot...
By @iamdovetail.bsky.social & Rob Scallon featuring many guests 😉
➡️ Pre-save on Spotify now bit.ly/FretlessSpot...
By @iamdovetail.bsky.social & Rob Scallon featuring many guests 😉
Getting into @skillup.bsky.social Put This On Your Radar section in the news show has gotta be one of the coolest moments of making this game. Thanks for checking out Fretless.
youtu.be/B5W4zcFRU84?...
youtu.be/B5W4zcFRU84?...
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YouTube video by Skill Up
youtu.be
July 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Getting into @skillup.bsky.social Put This On Your Radar section in the news show has gotta be one of the coolest moments of making this game. Thanks for checking out Fretless.
youtu.be/B5W4zcFRU84?...
youtu.be/B5W4zcFRU84?...
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
In only 2 weeks, you'll be able to upgrade your guitar on the mod table, in order to defeat the musical monsters sent by Rick Riffson!
#WishlistWednesday
Train right now during the game's demo on Steam:
bit.ly/Fretless-SteamWishlist
#WishlistWednesday
Train right now during the game's demo on Steam:
bit.ly/Fretless-SteamWishlist
July 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In only 2 weeks, you'll be able to upgrade your guitar on the mod table, in order to defeat the musical monsters sent by Rick Riffson!
#WishlistWednesday
Train right now during the game's demo on Steam:
bit.ly/Fretless-SteamWishlist
#WishlistWednesday
Train right now during the game's demo on Steam:
bit.ly/Fretless-SteamWishlist
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
If you’re looking for a creative spin on RPG combat, Fretless delivers. I spent time with the demo during PAX East and after, and its rhythm mechanics, musical humor, and engaging combat system are shaping it into something special for players seeking a unique indie title.
Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson Demo Impressions
Have you ever seen a trailer for a game, then time passes, and that trailer fades into obscurity? Or have you ever played a demo for a game and then a serious amount of time passes, and the game still hasn't been released, so you think, oh, it may never come out. With hundreds, if not thousands, of games releasing each year, it is hard to remember one game even if you have it on your Wishlist.
maroonersrock.com
June 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
If you’re looking for a creative spin on RPG combat, Fretless delivers. I spent time with the demo during PAX East and after, and its rhythm mechanics, musical humor, and engaging combat system are shaping it into something special for players seeking a unique indie title.
ITS ALMOST TIME FOR FRETLESS
June 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
ITS ALMOST TIME FOR FRETLESS
Reposted by dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!)
June 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Going to be on @unity.com Versus Mode stream today at 11am CT! Should be super fun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m15...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m15...
May 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Going to be on @unity.com Versus Mode stream today at 11am CT! Should be super fun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m15...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m15...