Kristian Kivijärvi
@routasoft.bsky.social
Game lover & dev student in Karelia University of Applied Sciences.
- I've dreamed of making games for 29 years since I got an SNES as a 5-years-old
🔥 My game; The Void: https://steampowered.com/app/3368200/
My photography acc: @routainen.bsky.social
- I've dreamed of making games for 29 years since I got an SNES as a 5-years-old
🔥 My game; The Void: https://steampowered.com/app/3368200/
My photography acc: @routainen.bsky.social
You can only pick one:
Graphics, Gameplay, or Story?
To me, gameplay. Good stories are powerful, nice graphics are awesome, but terrible gameplay brings both down.
So, I've focused heavily on gameplay for #TheVoid:
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
What makes or breaks a game for you?
#indiegame
Graphics, Gameplay, or Story?
To me, gameplay. Good stories are powerful, nice graphics are awesome, but terrible gameplay brings both down.
So, I've focused heavily on gameplay for #TheVoid:
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
What makes or breaks a game for you?
#indiegame
The Void: An Incremental Roguelite on Steam
Roll the reels to determine the outcome of your attacks! An unique mix of luck, strategy and incremental elements comes together in this colorful roguelite; battle out against other lost souls in turn...
steampowered.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
You can only pick one:
Graphics, Gameplay, or Story?
To me, gameplay. Good stories are powerful, nice graphics are awesome, but terrible gameplay brings both down.
So, I've focused heavily on gameplay for #TheVoid:
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
What makes or breaks a game for you?
#indiegame
Graphics, Gameplay, or Story?
To me, gameplay. Good stories are powerful, nice graphics are awesome, but terrible gameplay brings both down.
So, I've focused heavily on gameplay for #TheVoid:
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
What makes or breaks a game for you?
#indiegame
A question to all of you Steam gamers out there:
Do you ever check out Steam next fests to try game demos? Have you found something interesting there?
Considering being there with a demo of #TheVoid next June. Also eyeballing August release, but not set it stone yet. 🤔
#Indiedev #game #TheVoid
Do you ever check out Steam next fests to try game demos? Have you found something interesting there?
Considering being there with a demo of #TheVoid next June. Also eyeballing August release, but not set it stone yet. 🤔
#Indiedev #game #TheVoid
February 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Did I really make +10,000 playable characters for my game? | The Void
YouTube video by Routasoft
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
What I love about roguelikes is the randomness of the runs; one time I might get the most broken stuff and sweep the floors with enemies, other times... Well, you know the drill.
#TheVoid now has random artifact rewards; classic roguelike shenanigans ftw. 👌
Wishlist: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
#TheVoid now has random artifact rewards; classic roguelike shenanigans ftw. 👌
Wishlist: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
1 Month Game Dev Challenge | The Void: Win Rewards Completed!
YouTube video by Routasoft
youtu.be
January 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What I love about roguelikes is the randomness of the runs; one time I might get the most broken stuff and sweep the floors with enemies, other times... Well, you know the drill.
#TheVoid now has random artifact rewards; classic roguelike shenanigans ftw. 👌
Wishlist: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
#TheVoid now has random artifact rewards; classic roguelike shenanigans ftw. 👌
Wishlist: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
There is a running joke in software dev circles of when you estimate how long a feature takes to make, multiply it by 3.
Ironically random win rewards phase took me nearly 30h instead of planned 10h, but hey, it's done. 😂
I'll post a video of it in action tomorrow. 👍
#TheVoid #The1MonthGame
Ironically random win rewards phase took me nearly 30h instead of planned 10h, but hey, it's done. 😂
I'll post a video of it in action tomorrow. 👍
#TheVoid #The1MonthGame
January 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
There is a running joke in software dev circles of when you estimate how long a feature takes to make, multiply it by 3.
Ironically random win rewards phase took me nearly 30h instead of planned 10h, but hey, it's done. 😂
I'll post a video of it in action tomorrow. 👍
#TheVoid #The1MonthGame
Ironically random win rewards phase took me nearly 30h instead of planned 10h, but hey, it's done. 😂
I'll post a video of it in action tomorrow. 👍
#TheVoid #The1MonthGame
Update on #TheVoid, at last! 🥳
This update was kinda outside the masterplan (it's part of polishing), but it really changed the feel of battles and brought more depth to the battles.
Check out "speed and turns update":
But wait, there is more! Stay tuned tomorrow. :D
This update was kinda outside the masterplan (it's part of polishing), but it really changed the feel of battles and brought more depth to the battles.
Check out "speed and turns update":
But wait, there is more! Stay tuned tomorrow. :D
January 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Update on #TheVoid, at last! 🥳
This update was kinda outside the masterplan (it's part of polishing), but it really changed the feel of battles and brought more depth to the battles.
Check out "speed and turns update":
But wait, there is more! Stay tuned tomorrow. :D
This update was kinda outside the masterplan (it's part of polishing), but it really changed the feel of battles and brought more depth to the battles.
Check out "speed and turns update":
But wait, there is more! Stay tuned tomorrow. :D
My favorite gaming feed disappeared one day without a warning. So I made my own.
Introducing Popular Gaming:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
The feed is designed to pick up a wide variety of gaming related posts, rank them by popularity+recency then randomize the results.
Hope you like it! :)
Introducing Popular Gaming:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
The feed is designed to pick up a wide variety of gaming related posts, rank them by popularity+recency then randomize the results.
Hope you like it! :)
December 23, 2024 at 2:28 PM
My favorite gaming feed disappeared one day without a warning. So I made my own.
Introducing Popular Gaming:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
The feed is designed to pick up a wide variety of gaming related posts, rank them by popularity+recency then randomize the results.
Hope you like it! :)
Introducing Popular Gaming:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
The feed is designed to pick up a wide variety of gaming related posts, rank them by popularity+recency then randomize the results.
Hope you like it! :)
Share a screenshot or memory of a game that defined your childhood.
December 21, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Share a screenshot or memory of a game that defined your childhood.
An important question.
What's your opinion on early access games?
Debating whether I should go early access or not with #TheVoid.
I'm finally getting my stuff in order after the move and returned back to the project today btw! 😃
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
What's your opinion on early access games?
Debating whether I should go early access or not with #TheVoid.
I'm finally getting my stuff in order after the move and returned back to the project today btw! 😃
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
The Void: An Incremental Roguelite on Steam
Roll the reels to determine the outcome of your attacks! An unique mix of luck, strategy and incremental elements comes together in this colorful roguelite; battle out against other lost souls in turn...
steampowered.com
December 20, 2024 at 9:34 PM
An important question.
What's your opinion on early access games?
Debating whether I should go early access or not with #TheVoid.
I'm finally getting my stuff in order after the move and returned back to the project today btw! 😃
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
What's your opinion on early access games?
Debating whether I should go early access or not with #TheVoid.
I'm finally getting my stuff in order after the move and returned back to the project today btw! 😃
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
Name a game that seemed "meh" at first, but hooked you on the first try.
I'll start: Vampire Survivors.
The graphics aren't the best, it looked messy and uninteresting.
But I tried it anyways; could not put it down for hours, until realizing I should've been in bed a long time ago.
Yours?
I'll start: Vampire Survivors.
The graphics aren't the best, it looked messy and uninteresting.
But I tried it anyways; could not put it down for hours, until realizing I should've been in bed a long time ago.
Yours?
December 13, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Name a game that seemed "meh" at first, but hooked you on the first try.
I'll start: Vampire Survivors.
The graphics aren't the best, it looked messy and uninteresting.
But I tried it anyways; could not put it down for hours, until realizing I should've been in bed a long time ago.
Yours?
I'll start: Vampire Survivors.
The graphics aren't the best, it looked messy and uninteresting.
But I tried it anyways; could not put it down for hours, until realizing I should've been in bed a long time ago.
Yours?
My friend insists I should make Twitter / X #gamedev account, apparently I would get 10x the engagement and wishlists for #TheVoid there.
I disagree, so let's try something.
If you are a gamer, like this post. If you think he's right, comment. Repost: spread the word
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
I disagree, so let's try something.
If you are a gamer, like this post. If you think he's right, comment. Repost: spread the word
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
The Void: An Incremental Roguelite on Steam
Roll the reels to determine the outcome of your attacks! An unique mix of luck, strategy and incremental elements comes together in this colorful roguelite; battle out against other lost souls in turn...
steampowered.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:16 PM
My friend insists I should make Twitter / X #gamedev account, apparently I would get 10x the engagement and wishlists for #TheVoid there.
I disagree, so let's try something.
If you are a gamer, like this post. If you think he's right, comment. Repost: spread the word
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
I disagree, so let's try something.
If you are a gamer, like this post. If you think he's right, comment. Repost: spread the word
steampowered.com/app/3368200/
Name a game/game series that’s criminally underrated and deserves more love.
I’ll go first: Disgaea (the series). What’s yours?
I’ll go first: Disgaea (the series). What’s yours?
December 3, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Name a game/game series that’s criminally underrated and deserves more love.
I’ll go first: Disgaea (the series). What’s yours?
I’ll go first: Disgaea (the series). What’s yours?
#TheVoid has gained 15 wishlists, which is ∞% more than the ZERO I was afraid of. 😂
I'm so grateful to all of you! 😊
Just so you know, I'm moving and have exams before Christmas break, so don't except tons of updates in the upcoming weeks.
#gamedev
➡️ The Void: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
I'm so grateful to all of you! 😊
Just so you know, I'm moving and have exams before Christmas break, so don't except tons of updates in the upcoming weeks.
#gamedev
➡️ The Void: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
The Void: An Incremental Roguelite on Steam
Roll the reels to determine the outcome of your attacks! An unique mix of luck, strategy and incremental elements comes together in this colorful roguelite; battle out against other lost souls in turn...
steampowered.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:53 PM
#TheVoid has gained 15 wishlists, which is ∞% more than the ZERO I was afraid of. 😂
I'm so grateful to all of you! 😊
Just so you know, I'm moving and have exams before Christmas break, so don't except tons of updates in the upcoming weeks.
#gamedev
➡️ The Void: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
I'm so grateful to all of you! 😊
Just so you know, I'm moving and have exams before Christmas break, so don't except tons of updates in the upcoming weeks.
#gamedev
➡️ The Void: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
Or maybe I'll play just a one more turn. 🎮
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
Or maybe I'll play just a one more turn. 🎮
December 1, 2024 at 11:27 PM
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
Or maybe I'll play just a one more turn. 🎮
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
I WILL STUDY NOW
Or maybe I'll play just a one more turn. 🎮
29 years ago, a 5-year-old boy unwrapped an SNES and fell in love with gaming. Soon, he was crafting adventures on paper, dreaming one day they would be real.
It's finally real! 😭 Your support is invaluable. ❤️
#TheVoid Wishlisting is open, all feedback is welcome.🫣
➡️ steampowered.com/app/3368200/
It's finally real! 😭 Your support is invaluable. ❤️
#TheVoid Wishlisting is open, all feedback is welcome.🫣
➡️ steampowered.com/app/3368200/
November 30, 2024 at 3:28 PM
29 years ago, a 5-year-old boy unwrapped an SNES and fell in love with gaming. Soon, he was crafting adventures on paper, dreaming one day they would be real.
It's finally real! 😭 Your support is invaluable. ❤️
#TheVoid Wishlisting is open, all feedback is welcome.🫣
➡️ steampowered.com/app/3368200/
It's finally real! 😭 Your support is invaluable. ❤️
#TheVoid Wishlisting is open, all feedback is welcome.🫣
➡️ steampowered.com/app/3368200/
The Steam page for #TheVoid is finally live!
Wishlist The Void: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
Repost this and get your Bluesky name in the credits! (Detailed rules in a reply under this post.)
This is day 8 of my #The1MonthGame challenge, 12 work days left.
youtu.be/c566g9QTezc?...
Wishlist The Void: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
Repost this and get your Bluesky name in the credits! (Detailed rules in a reply under this post.)
This is day 8 of my #The1MonthGame challenge, 12 work days left.
youtu.be/c566g9QTezc?...
The Void: Alpha Gameplay Trailer
YouTube video by Routasoft
youtu.be
November 29, 2024 at 12:59 PM
The Steam page for #TheVoid is finally live!
Wishlist The Void: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
Repost this and get your Bluesky name in the credits! (Detailed rules in a reply under this post.)
This is day 8 of my #The1MonthGame challenge, 12 work days left.
youtu.be/c566g9QTezc?...
Wishlist The Void: steampowered.com/app/3368200/
Repost this and get your Bluesky name in the credits! (Detailed rules in a reply under this post.)
This is day 8 of my #The1MonthGame challenge, 12 work days left.
youtu.be/c566g9QTezc?...
Nearing 3K! Thank you so much for the support, I'm speechless! 🥳
#TheVoid update:
Now the player can read what status effects and moves do. Yay!
Next phase defines the roguelite side; choose one boost from a random selection by winning battles.
Steam page still in review.
#The1MonthGame
#TheVoid update:
Now the player can read what status effects and moves do. Yay!
Next phase defines the roguelite side; choose one boost from a random selection by winning battles.
Steam page still in review.
#The1MonthGame
November 26, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Nearing 3K! Thank you so much for the support, I'm speechless! 🥳
#TheVoid update:
Now the player can read what status effects and moves do. Yay!
Next phase defines the roguelite side; choose one boost from a random selection by winning battles.
Steam page still in review.
#The1MonthGame
#TheVoid update:
Now the player can read what status effects and moves do. Yay!
Next phase defines the roguelite side; choose one boost from a random selection by winning battles.
Steam page still in review.
#The1MonthGame
Hi everyone! Again not #The1MonthGame update, just wanted to share another cool game dev starter pack by bsky.app/profile/djli... to get into!
Please consider sharing and following these awesome people. :)
go.bsky.app/8Q7tUax
Please consider sharing and following these awesome people. :)
go.bsky.app/8Q7tUax
November 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Hi everyone! Again not #The1MonthGame update, just wanted to share another cool game dev starter pack by bsky.app/profile/djli... to get into!
Please consider sharing and following these awesome people. :)
go.bsky.app/8Q7tUax
Please consider sharing and following these awesome people. :)
go.bsky.app/8Q7tUax
Been silent for couple of days, but #TheVoid is coming along!
I've had to "borrow" some time from the publishing phase to setup the Steam store, which I'll submit for review today. So wishlisting will open in couple of days!
In the meanwhile, here's some footage of new encounters:
#The1MonthGame
I've had to "borrow" some time from the publishing phase to setup the Steam store, which I'll submit for review today. So wishlisting will open in couple of days!
In the meanwhile, here's some footage of new encounters:
#The1MonthGame
November 23, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Been silent for couple of days, but #TheVoid is coming along!
I've had to "borrow" some time from the publishing phase to setup the Steam store, which I'll submit for review today. So wishlisting will open in couple of days!
In the meanwhile, here's some footage of new encounters:
#The1MonthGame
I've had to "borrow" some time from the publishing phase to setup the Steam store, which I'll submit for review today. So wishlisting will open in couple of days!
In the meanwhile, here's some footage of new encounters:
#The1MonthGame
Hi! Not #The1MonthGame update, just wanted to let you know that I created a new game devs starter pack for awesome indies to follow.
Includes indie devs with +1K followers, so the 150 limit isn't filled right away. Let me know to be added.
Feel free to repost & suggest devs! 🎮
go.bsky.app/Hjfup3r
Includes indie devs with +1K followers, so the 150 limit isn't filled right away. Let me know to be added.
Feel free to repost & suggest devs! 🎮
go.bsky.app/Hjfup3r
November 21, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Hi! Not #The1MonthGame update, just wanted to let you know that I created a new game devs starter pack for awesome indies to follow.
Includes indie devs with +1K followers, so the 150 limit isn't filled right away. Let me know to be added.
Feel free to repost & suggest devs! 🎮
go.bsky.app/Hjfup3r
Includes indie devs with +1K followers, so the 150 limit isn't filled right away. Let me know to be added.
Feel free to repost & suggest devs! 🎮
go.bsky.app/Hjfup3r
I was accepted as a Steam partner this morning! 🥳 Now I just need to setup the page for #TheVoid and wishlisting is on. I'll post another update on this later.
On other news, we are right on track with the masterplan as well.
Can't thank you enough for the continuous support! 🔥
#The1MonthGame
On other news, we are right on track with the masterplan as well.
Can't thank you enough for the continuous support! 🔥
#The1MonthGame
November 18, 2024 at 4:03 PM
I was accepted as a Steam partner this morning! 🥳 Now I just need to setup the page for #TheVoid and wishlisting is on. I'll post another update on this later.
On other news, we are right on track with the masterplan as well.
Can't thank you enough for the continuous support! 🔥
#The1MonthGame
On other news, we are right on track with the masterplan as well.
Can't thank you enough for the continuous support! 🔥
#The1MonthGame
When you step into #TheVoid, the key to survival is mastering the 4 unique Spiritual Forms.
Each form comes with its own special abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, offering countless ways to strategize and adapt.
Can you harness their full potential?
#The1MonthGame
#IndieGame
Each form comes with its own special abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, offering countless ways to strategize and adapt.
Can you harness their full potential?
#The1MonthGame
#IndieGame
November 16, 2024 at 4:56 PM
When you step into #TheVoid, the key to survival is mastering the 4 unique Spiritual Forms.
Each form comes with its own special abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, offering countless ways to strategize and adapt.
Can you harness their full potential?
#The1MonthGame
#IndieGame
Each form comes with its own special abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, offering countless ways to strategize and adapt.
Can you harness their full potential?
#The1MonthGame
#IndieGame
Wow, Bluesky—you’re amazing! 🎉
In just 4 days, over 700 incredible people have decided to follow along on my indie game dev journey. I’m absolutely floored by the love and support—thank you!
Here’s the latest progress update on #The1MonthGame (aka #TheVoid).
In just 4 days, over 700 incredible people have decided to follow along on my indie game dev journey. I’m absolutely floored by the love and support—thank you!
Here’s the latest progress update on #The1MonthGame (aka #TheVoid).
November 15, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Wow, Bluesky—you’re amazing! 🎉
In just 4 days, over 700 incredible people have decided to follow along on my indie game dev journey. I’m absolutely floored by the love and support—thank you!
Here’s the latest progress update on #The1MonthGame (aka #TheVoid).
In just 4 days, over 700 incredible people have decided to follow along on my indie game dev journey. I’m absolutely floored by the love and support—thank you!
Here’s the latest progress update on #The1MonthGame (aka #TheVoid).
In #TheVoid, both you and the opponent can set up shields to protect oneself from attacks.
Each success in the reels grants 1 shield layer; a shield layer blocks 1 direct attack, then breaks.
Upkeeping shields is a vital part of the strategic gameplay, but more on that later.
#The1MonthGame
Each success in the reels grants 1 shield layer; a shield layer blocks 1 direct attack, then breaks.
Upkeeping shields is a vital part of the strategic gameplay, but more on that later.
#The1MonthGame
November 14, 2024 at 4:46 PM
In #TheVoid, both you and the opponent can set up shields to protect oneself from attacks.
Each success in the reels grants 1 shield layer; a shield layer blocks 1 direct attack, then breaks.
Upkeeping shields is a vital part of the strategic gameplay, but more on that later.
#The1MonthGame
Each success in the reels grants 1 shield layer; a shield layer blocks 1 direct attack, then breaks.
Upkeeping shields is a vital part of the strategic gameplay, but more on that later.
#The1MonthGame