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Tom Stephenson
@developertom1.bsky.social
| Managing Director @freerangedevs.bsky.social : Making ROVA |

| Solo Dev: making FEYGHT |

✨Wishlist ROVA!✨
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3147020/ROVA_Demo/
Use only ONE art to convince people to follow you / your game
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This turned into a bit of a rant, so I'll end on a lighter note;

I genuinely enjoyed the time I spent with other developers, gamers and creators alike. We need more events and excuses to get together 🫶

#indiegamedev #gaming
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
- Although we arrived at 8am to set up our booth, we didn't even recieve tables or power until 10am (the original advertised opening time)

- Those attending were made to wait until the event was ready, which understandably left many feeling sour🙃
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Nothing more gross than websites requiring even more data, no wonder everyone's using VPN's - what a faff 🙃

#censorship #noprivacy
July 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
We finally have a local #arcade bar 😍
June 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Super early WIP screenshots, but we're adding weather systems to ROVA 📸🪐

Currently experimenting with dynamic clouds and lighting - rain is next on the list⛈️

#indiegamedev #madewithunity #space
June 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our #Indiegame ROVA might not be at #SummerGameFest
(who has that money, right?)

But you can still check it out on Steam 🥹

👇Linked Below 👇
June 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
More screenshots leak from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
April 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We just released another update for ROVA's demo (Featuring an Easter Egg hunt and colonist customisation!) 🥚

It's been just over a year since we started development and I couldn't be prouder of the team @freerangedevs.bsky.social 🫶

Please share around, and maybe wishlist? ❤️
#indiegamedev #cozygame
April 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Rumour has it @freerangedevs.bsky.social are releasing a new update for ROVA's demo soon, featuring colonist customisation.

You didn't hear this info from me though🤫

#indiegamedev #cozygaming
April 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Eager for more nature 🌳
April 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It was an honour to recieve the Top Player award at last night's Gwobrau Gogledd Creadigol / Creative North Awards 2025.

Congratulations to all other winners 🎉

It's inspiring to be surrounded by so much talent from North Wales. What an evening!

#indiegamedev #northwales
March 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Guess who was on #BBC news recently and forgot to shout about it?

Briefly talked about #indiegamedev in North Wales and they included some old footage of ROVA 📸🪐

#gaming #cozygames
February 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Figured it was time to paint my #skateboard 🦴🦴

Do you know the inspiration behind the design? 👀

#customskateboard #skateboarding #sharpie #painting #art
January 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Learning to #Skateboard Day 2.

First time on ramps. Took a while to get used to shifting my weight as I went up, but slowly figured out how to pump without crouching too low 💪

#skateboarding #skatepark
January 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Got a #skateboard for my birthday. Time to learn 🛹

I spent a few days messing around on the board in my kitchen, literally just spinning around on the tail (idk what to call that).

This was my first proper day moving around 🫡

#skateboarding #skatepark
January 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Fog

(Conwy)
December 28, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Judgement
December 28, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Christmas Dinner Thief
December 28, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Currently making the latest trailer for #ROVA 📸🪐

Better late than never, right? 🙈

#indiegamedev #cozygames #gaming
December 23, 2024 at 9:27 PM
New Update coming very soon☃️

#indiegamedev #cozygaming
December 17, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Playing a cozy game whilst making a cozy game?🤔
Still surprisingly productive!

Enjoying my time with Rusy's Retirement by
@MrMorrisGames ! 🤖

#indiegamedev #gaming #cozygames
December 11, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Last week I had a great time talking about my 'Gamedev Journey' at Wrexham University and some of the lessons I've learnt over the years.

Always enjoy speaking to the next wave of potential developers and catching up with the folks from GamesTalentWales. Some great talks all round! 📢
#indiegamedev
December 10, 2024 at 10:04 AM
ROVA has gained over 1,000 wishlists in the last 2 weeks?!?

My mind is blown - this is crazy!

Thanks so much to everyone that has wishlist our lil' space rover photo game. We all appreciate it so so much 😭

I'm excited, nervous and ecstatic.

#indiegamedev #gaming #ROVA #cozygames
November 26, 2024 at 5:25 PM
We've made a lot of progress with ROVA recently.

The new rover model, physics controls and suspension are feeling great 😌

There's a lot more to do, but I'm excited for where this is going 🪐📸

#indiegamedev #gaming #ROVA #cozygames
November 26, 2024 at 8:23 AM