Nerdy Dude Games
@nerdydudegames.bsky.social
Amateur game designer and pixel art enthusiast. Just a nerdy dude doing nerdy things.
https://nerdydudegames.itch.io/
https://www.youtube.com/@nerdydudegames
https://nerdydudegames.itch.io/
https://www.youtube.com/@nerdydudegames
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Here's the animated version of my profile banner. It was hard picking a single frame but I had to go with the green dude. Green is my favorite color.
In an arcane war, enemies can appear on the battlefield at a moments notice. Keep an eye out for portals like this... and anything that may have come through it.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In an arcane war, enemies can appear on the battlefield at a moments notice. Keep an eye out for portals like this... and anything that may have come through it.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
You might have noticed that certain enemies look similar or have a theme. There are enemy "groups" that you will encounter in the various biomes of the world.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
You might have noticed that certain enemies look similar or have a theme. There are enemy "groups" that you will encounter in the various biomes of the world.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
Happy #screenshotsaturday!
Here's some updated environment visuals.
I've been trucking through getting my project built again. Most of the actual game systems aren't in place but I had enough to put this preview together.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
Here's some updated environment visuals.
I've been trucking through getting my project built again. Most of the actual game systems aren't in place but I had enough to put this preview together.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Happy #screenshotsaturday!
Here's some updated environment visuals.
I've been trucking through getting my project built again. Most of the actual game systems aren't in place but I had enough to put this preview together.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
Here's some updated environment visuals.
I've been trucking through getting my project built again. Most of the actual game systems aren't in place but I had enough to put this preview together.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
Another one of my early enemies. I had always wanted his weapon to be a halberd, but at this small scale it's kind of hard to convey properly.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Another one of my early enemies. I had always wanted his weapon to be a halberd, but at this small scale it's kind of hard to convey properly.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
In keeping with the theme of early designs: Some times I just draw random squiggles and try to make something from them. This snake/bird with scythe arms was the product of one of those exercises.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In keeping with the theme of early designs: Some times I just draw random squiggles and try to make something from them. This snake/bird with scythe arms was the product of one of those exercises.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
As a challenge (and a bit of fun) I whipped up mock box art. It might look familiar, #ifyouknowyouknow.
My first goal outside development is getting some quality promo art commissioned. This is why I draw with tiny squares.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
My first goal outside development is getting some quality promo art commissioned. This is why I draw with tiny squares.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
As a challenge (and a bit of fun) I whipped up mock box art. It might look familiar, #ifyouknowyouknow.
My first goal outside development is getting some quality promo art commissioned. This is why I draw with tiny squares.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
My first goal outside development is getting some quality promo art commissioned. This is why I draw with tiny squares.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
Turns out the engine bug I had experienced last week persisted and I'm going to have to start over. I think the issue sprang from trying to import old objects from previous builds.
So a playable version is ever further off than I had hoped. Luckily I still have plenty of awesome gifs to share.
So a playable version is ever further off than I had hoped. Luckily I still have plenty of awesome gifs to share.
November 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Turns out the engine bug I had experienced last week persisted and I'm going to have to start over. I think the issue sprang from trying to import old objects from previous builds.
So a playable version is ever further off than I had hoped. Luckily I still have plenty of awesome gifs to share.
So a playable version is ever further off than I had hoped. Luckily I still have plenty of awesome gifs to share.
This is the first enemy I designed for #NeonRapture.
My inspiration (especially in the first sprite) was "what if Shyguy but evil?"
They kind of evolved from there to an amorphous mass seemingly controlled by rough stone disks that look suspiciously like faces...
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame
My inspiration (especially in the first sprite) was "what if Shyguy but evil?"
They kind of evolved from there to an amorphous mass seemingly controlled by rough stone disks that look suspiciously like faces...
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This is the first enemy I designed for #NeonRapture.
My inspiration (especially in the first sprite) was "what if Shyguy but evil?"
They kind of evolved from there to an amorphous mass seemingly controlled by rough stone disks that look suspiciously like faces...
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame
My inspiration (especially in the first sprite) was "what if Shyguy but evil?"
They kind of evolved from there to an amorphous mass seemingly controlled by rough stone disks that look suspiciously like faces...
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame
This was one of the first enemy designs I came up with. I always had the idea of living machines being a part of the games world.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This was one of the first enemy designs I came up with. I always had the idea of living machines being a part of the games world.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
I want you to have a little magic tonight. Here are the spell effects for the wizkid enemies.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I want you to have a little magic tonight. Here are the spell effects for the wizkid enemies.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
Apart from changing the property of your bullets, there are also a number of upgrades for both you and your weapons.
These can be found in raid or purchased from vending machines at the bunker.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
These can be found in raid or purchased from vending machines at the bunker.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Apart from changing the property of your bullets, there are also a number of upgrades for both you and your weapons.
These can be found in raid or purchased from vending machines at the bunker.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
These can be found in raid or purchased from vending machines at the bunker.
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
Had a good day of progress, mostly UI graphics. Anyone in the mood for an Upgrade?
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Had a good day of progress, mostly UI graphics. Anyone in the mood for an Upgrade?
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #indiegame #neonrapture
Since I shared the only 2 pics I have of the new build yesterday, I'll give you a look back for #screenshotsaturday.
This earlier prototype is still playable at nerdydudegames.itch.io.
This earlier prototype is still playable at nerdydudegames.itch.io.
November 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Since I shared the only 2 pics I have of the new build yesterday, I'll give you a look back for #screenshotsaturday.
This earlier prototype is still playable at nerdydudegames.itch.io.
This earlier prototype is still playable at nerdydudegames.itch.io.
Here's a treat for Halloween:
Two screen shots of some early test work for #NeonRapture
I am still a long time away from anything playable but I've already gotten so much support here, I felt like I should share something big.
#pixelart #indiedev
Two screen shots of some early test work for #NeonRapture
I am still a long time away from anything playable but I've already gotten so much support here, I felt like I should share something big.
#pixelart #indiedev
October 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Here's a treat for Halloween:
Two screen shots of some early test work for #NeonRapture
I am still a long time away from anything playable but I've already gotten so much support here, I felt like I should share something big.
#pixelart #indiedev
Two screen shots of some early test work for #NeonRapture
I am still a long time away from anything playable but I've already gotten so much support here, I felt like I should share something big.
#pixelart #indiedev
October 31, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I just found this while browsing old files. I know I am way late to this party but I wasn't posting when this trend hit. So, here's my Peach redesign.
#pixelart
#pixelart
October 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I just found this while browsing old files. I know I am way late to this party but I wasn't posting when this trend hit. So, here's my Peach redesign.
#pixelart
#pixelart
October 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
PSA from the Nerdy Dude
Always back up your work in progress. Instead of losing my project due to an engine crashing bug, I only lost a couple of hours because I remembered to back up my files today.
#indiedev
Always back up your work in progress. Instead of losing my project due to an engine crashing bug, I only lost a couple of hours because I remembered to back up my files today.
#indiedev
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
PSA from the Nerdy Dude
Always back up your work in progress. Instead of losing my project due to an engine crashing bug, I only lost a couple of hours because I remembered to back up my files today.
#indiedev
Always back up your work in progress. Instead of losing my project due to an engine crashing bug, I only lost a couple of hours because I remembered to back up my files today.
#indiedev
I'm not sure about this one but I think it's best if we all just back away slowly.
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I'm not sure about this one but I think it's best if we all just back away slowly.
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
Just finished my first small enemy sprite sheet. 24 creatures, six of each color. Enemy variety is a big deal to me and each of these guys will behave differently in game.
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just finished my first small enemy sprite sheet. 24 creatures, six of each color. Enemy variety is a big deal to me and each of these guys will behave differently in game.
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
I'm trying not to post too much all at once because I'd run out of fun gifs to share but I had to post this little guy. That's definitely not a power up.
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
October 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I'm trying not to post too much all at once because I'd run out of fun gifs to share but I had to post this little guy. That's definitely not a power up.
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
I just remembered that hashtags exist. Have another creepy crawly to celebrate!
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
October 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I just remembered that hashtags exist. Have another creepy crawly to celebrate!
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
#pixelart #indiedev #neonrapture
For the start of Halloween week I'm sharing two of my spooky/creepiest designs. The first is kind of like a bat... well, it has wings. The second is just a classic floating eye.
October 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
For the start of Halloween week I'm sharing two of my spooky/creepiest designs. The first is kind of like a bat... well, it has wings. The second is just a classic floating eye.
Here's a fairly new enemy design. I'm calling them wizkids for now. Each one will cast a different spell associated with their element type.
October 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Here's a fairly new enemy design. I'm calling them wizkids for now. Each one will cast a different spell associated with their element type.
Here's the animated version of my profile banner. It was hard picking a single frame but I had to go with the green dude. Green is my favorite color.
October 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Here's the animated version of my profile banner. It was hard picking a single frame but I had to go with the green dude. Green is my favorite color.