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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 2d

Digital Mishaps is going live in 10 minutes to stream Astro Protocol!

Come hang out, watch some tactical space 4X gameplay, and see how they handle the Protocol.

www.youtube.com/live/bKlNEHp...

#gamedev #indiedev #godot #nextfest #indiegame

Let's Play Next Fest (Day 2): Astro Protocol!

YouTube video by Digital Mishaps

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Ever War | OUT NOW! @700ae.bsky.social · 3d

JUST RELEASED MY FIRST GAME!!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3757480/...
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #steam #indiegamedev
#gamemaker #lowpoly #turnbased #4XGame

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 3d

We will start a livestream showcasing the new playable faction Myrmidon Horde in 10 minutes.

Watch it in Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3769680/...

#gamedev #indiedev #godot

Astro Protocol Demo on Steam

A tight and tactical turn-based 4X strategy game where each run is different. Explore the galaxy, colonize new worlds, research powerful technologies, and command deadly fleets to lead your empire to ...

store.steampowered.com

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 3d

I'm trying out Hard Void Demo from the Steam Next Fest. I can't stop laughing at this tentacle highlighting the various UI elements in the tutorial. 🤩

store.steampowered.com/app/2978460/...

#gamedev #indiedev

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 3d

Astro Protocol joins Steam Next Fest Oct 13–20 with Update 0.15!
Play the new demo featuring the Myrmidon Horde faction, 4 ship classes, 19 new techs, new anomalies, and more.

#gamedev #indiedev #godot #indiegame

Astro Protocol adds new Faction for Next Fest

Astro Protocol joins Steam Next Fest Oct 13–20! Command the new Myrmidon Horde, master new ship classes, and explore strange new anomalies in Update 0.15.

nullvectorstudios.com

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 4d

Finnish Games Week is ending today with a final Twitch stream: www.twitch.tv/w_love_games

#finnishgamesweek #fgw25 #fgwsteam25

W_Love_Games - Twitch

W Love Games Conference 2025

www.twitch.tv

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 6d

Starting now after some technical difficulties! #gamedev

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 6d

We will be livestreaming Astro Protocol in Steam to celebrate the Finnish Games Week in 5 minutes!

store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...

#finnishgamesweek #fgw25 #fgwsteam25

Finnish Games Week 2025

Celebrating Game Development Excellence from Finland

store.steampowered.com

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 7d

Oh no! I would never post about our game, but now I have to, otherwise I'll be sent to the haunted domain.

I much prefer to stay in our space domain:
store.steampowered.com/app/3727420/...

#TurnBasedThursday #indiedev #gamedev

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 8d

Kerolink97 is streaming Astro Protocol: www.twitch.tv/kerolink97

Twitch

Twitch is the world

www.twitch.tv

Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 9d

We updated the unit selection sounds and technology tooltips based on feedback from @cidaltwitch.bsky.social
The tech tooltip now shows directly what the tech gives without needing to open a nested tooltip.

#gamedev #indiedev

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 9d

Cidal played the tutorial and one skirmish game of Astro Protocol yesterday to celebrate the start of the Finnish Games Week. The skirmish game illustrates well how AI in Astro Protocol is ruthless and plays to win.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX_N...
@cidaltwitch.bsky.social
#gamedev #indiedev

Trying out Astro Protocol || 2025 Finnish Games Week day 1

YouTube video by Cidal

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Keymailer @keymailer.bsky.social · 10d

Astro Protocol - A tight and tactical turn-based 4X strategy game where each run is different. Command deadly fleets to lead your empire to victory.
Trailer: keymailer.co/AstroProtoco...
Creator: keymailer.co/AstroProtocol
Press: game.press/AstroProtocol
@zeikko.bsky.social #AstroProtocol

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 10d

We’re excited to share that Astro Protocol is part of Finnish Games Week on Steam!

We’ve updated the Astro Protocol demo with new Finland themed anomalies.

Here are my recommendations from the event: nullvectorstudios.com/blog/astro-p...

#gamedev #indiedev #finnisghamesweek #fgw25 #fgwsteam25

Astro Protocol joins Finnish Games Week

We’re excited to share that Astro Protocol is part of Finnish Games Week on Steam, running October 6–12! The event highlights some of the most interesting Finnish-made games across genres and we’re ho...

nullvectorstudios.com

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 14d

I love the visuals of @songs-of-silence.com!

We are making a turn-based space 4X game, Astro Protocol. We recently wrote a blog post about the universe of our game and the factions in it: nullvectorstudios.com/blog/lore-se...

#indiedev #gamedev

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 21d

Happy #TurnBasedThursday! 🎉 New Astro Protocol trailer is live: tight 4X strategy, fast runs, and a galaxy full of surprises.

store.steampowered.com/app/3727420/...

#gamedev #indiedev #godot

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 22d

We just updated the trailer and the rest of the Astro Protocol Steam page. It really makes it visible how much the game has improved since the last update 4 months ago.

store.steampowered.com/app/3727420/...

#gamedev #indiedev #godot

Astro Protocol on Steam

A tight and tactical turn-based 4X strategy game where each run is different. Explore the galaxy, colonize new worlds, research powerful technologies, and command deadly fleets to lead your empire to ...

store.steampowered.com

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 26d

It's been a while but I think I've just used print_orphan_nodes function to narrow down what I'm looking for. Usually my orphanages have been related to calling remove_child-function so double checking those is also a good way to start. Good luck! #godot

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · 28d

We just released a new update for Astro Protocol with a new improved tutorial and UI improvements to make the game easier to pick up and play.

The update also adds new graphics and animations to make it easier to follow what is happening.

store.steampowered.com/news/app/372...

#gamedev #indiedev

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · Aug 29

We just released a big update for our space 4X demo. There will be also another update coming up in 2 weeks.
store.steampowered.com/news/app/372...

Astro Protocol - Update 0.12: New Planet Types and Anomalies - Steam News

Astro Protocol 0.12 adds new planet types, anomalies, upkeep changes, ship tweaks, and smarter AI making every expansion more strategic and challenging.

store.steampowered.com

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

Our Space 4X game received an update this week adding new planet types, new anomalies, economy improvements, ship specialization changes and AI improvements.

store.steampowered.com/news/app/372...

#gamedev #indiedev #godot

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎉 Celebration time! 🎉

Astro Protocol just hit 1000 wishlists on Steam!

Next goal: 10 demo reviews before October Next Fest. If you’ve tried the demo and haven’t left a review yet, we’d love to hear your honest thoughts!

store.steampowered.com/app/3769680/...

#gamedev #indiedev #godot

Astro Protocol Demo on Steam

A tight and tactical turn-based 4X strategy game where every move counts. Explore the galaxy, colonize new worlds, research powerful technologies, and command deadly fleets to lead your empire to vict...

store.steampowered.com

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · Aug 26

Astro Protocol 0.12 update introduces 6 new planet types, new anomalies, upkeep changes, colonization changes, improved ship specialization and AI improvements.

More info: store.steampowered.com/news/app/372...

#gamedev #indiedev #godot

Astro Protocol - Update 0.12: New Planet Types and Anomalies - Steam News

Astro Protocol 0.12 adds new planet types, anomalies, upkeep changes, ship tweaks, and smarter AI making every expansion more strategic and challenging.

store.steampowered.com

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Mordfield Command @mordfield.bsky.social · Aug 14

We called it a war.
They called it a shutdown protocol.

Lead humanity’s last stand against our AI Overlords in Mordfield Command — a survival-focused 4X turn-based strategy.

🎮 Demo is available on Steam!🎮
steampowered.com/app/2948470

#PCGaming #StrategyGames #4XGames #Demo #GameDev

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Zeikko @zeikko.bsky.social · Aug 19

We will be adding some new anomalies alongside with the upcoming terraforming changes to Astro Protocol.

#gamedev #indiedev #godot

store.steampowered.com/app/3727420/...

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