Rusty Knight Games
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Hi! I'm an IT Developer by trade, but I picked up #GameDev as a hobby. I'm working on my first project; an idle game about owning an exotic pet store, called Idle Exotics.
I don't have much to show for it, and I'm still learning. But, eventually, I want to bring my more ambitious ideas to life.
I don't have much to show for it, and I'm still learning. But, eventually, I want to bring my more ambitious ideas to life.
#ScreenshotSaturday
I added a new feature this week - the egg queue. It shows which eggs you're currently hatching, and the parents of each egg, if applicable. I capped it at 10 for now, but I might expand it if people want to see further ahead.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
I added a new feature this week - the egg queue. It shows which eggs you're currently hatching, and the parents of each egg, if applicable. I capped it at 10 for now, but I might expand it if people want to see further ahead.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
#ScreenshotSaturday
I added a new feature this week - the egg queue. It shows which eggs you're currently hatching, and the parents of each egg, if applicable. I capped it at 10 for now, but I might expand it if people want to see further ahead.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
I added a new feature this week - the egg queue. It shows which eggs you're currently hatching, and the parents of each egg, if applicable. I capped it at 10 for now, but I might expand it if people want to see further ahead.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
#ScreenshotSaturday
Been making great progress in the past week, but not much that shows in screenshots. I did finish an unlockable background selector, though. There will be real background images in the final version, but I did a color swap for now.
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
Been making great progress in the past week, but not much that shows in screenshots. I did finish an unlockable background selector, though. There will be real background images in the final version, but I did a color swap for now.
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#ScreenshotSaturday
Been making great progress in the past week, but not much that shows in screenshots. I did finish an unlockable background selector, though. There will be real background images in the final version, but I did a color swap for now.
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
Been making great progress in the past week, but not much that shows in screenshots. I did finish an unlockable background selector, though. There will be real background images in the final version, but I did a color swap for now.
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
#ScreenshotSaturday
I'm finally getting underway with visible changes. The new screens aren't much to look at, but they are functional!
Well, sort of. The prestige menu does let you spend perk points, but the perks aren't implemented yet.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
I'm finally getting underway with visible changes. The new screens aren't much to look at, but they are functional!
Well, sort of. The prestige menu does let you spend perk points, but the perks aren't implemented yet.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
#ScreenshotSaturday
I'm finally getting underway with visible changes. The new screens aren't much to look at, but they are functional!
Well, sort of. The prestige menu does let you spend perk points, but the perks aren't implemented yet.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
I'm finally getting underway with visible changes. The new screens aren't much to look at, but they are functional!
Well, sort of. The prestige menu does let you spend perk points, but the perks aren't implemented yet.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
I know I haven't updated in a while. And that's partially because I've had a lot of analysis to do, and a major number rebalance to work on. So, I haven't had much to actually "show" lately.
But rest assured, the project is still going!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
But rest assured, the project is still going!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
October 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I know I haven't updated in a while. And that's partially because I've had a lot of analysis to do, and a major number rebalance to work on. So, I haven't had much to actually "show" lately.
But rest assured, the project is still going!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
But rest assured, the project is still going!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
Patch 0.0.5 on Idle Exotics is live!
Patch notes TL:DR:
- Added the collection/stats menu
- Added Achievements
- Added "Buy Multiple" buttons
- Small Styling changes
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
Patch 0.0.5 on Idle Exotics is live!
Patch notes TL:DR:
- Added the collection/stats menu
- Added Achievements
- Added "Buy Multiple" buttons
- Small Styling changes
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
Idle Exotics Patch 0.0.5 and DevLog (September 2025)
I got a lot done this time, so I'm not going to waste much time with the intro. I'm feeling inspired this month, and maybe a little ambitious. Code Code updates for this month are definitely plentiful...
rustyknightgames.itch.io
September 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
Patch 0.0.5 on Idle Exotics is live!
Patch notes TL:DR:
- Added the collection/stats menu
- Added Achievements
- Added "Buy Multiple" buttons
- Small Styling changes
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
Patch 0.0.5 on Idle Exotics is live!
Patch notes TL:DR:
- Added the collection/stats menu
- Added Achievements
- Added "Buy Multiple" buttons
- Small Styling changes
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
It's #ScreenshotSaturday once again.
This time, I think I'll show off some of the new icons I made, and the palette swap shader I wrote.
Honestly, I think I should use a shader for the other color changes in the game. It's easier to do than I thought.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
This time, I think I'll show off some of the new icons I made, and the palette swap shader I wrote.
Honestly, I think I should use a shader for the other color changes in the game. It's easier to do than I thought.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
September 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It's #ScreenshotSaturday once again.
This time, I think I'll show off some of the new icons I made, and the palette swap shader I wrote.
Honestly, I think I should use a shader for the other color changes in the game. It's easier to do than I thought.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
This time, I think I'll show off some of the new icons I made, and the palette swap shader I wrote.
Honestly, I think I should use a shader for the other color changes in the game. It's easier to do than I thought.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
This week for #ScreenshotSaturday - Achievements are coming to the build next patch!
All achievements currently added are implemented. There are more on the way, and some are impossible to get right now. But, the code is there for them.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
All achievements currently added are implemented. There are more on the way, and some are impossible to get right now. But, the code is there for them.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
September 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This week for #ScreenshotSaturday - Achievements are coming to the build next patch!
All achievements currently added are implemented. There are more on the way, and some are impossible to get right now. But, the code is there for them.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
All achievements currently added are implemented. There are more on the way, and some are impossible to get right now. But, the code is there for them.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
Bonus #ScreenshotSaturday post, I also made some changes to the side menu.
I added a "buy multiple" feature for incubators. When I did, I decided to clean up the breeding menu UI so that the button was more consistent with the other menus.
#IndieDev #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGame
I added a "buy multiple" feature for incubators. When I did, I decided to clean up the breeding menu UI so that the button was more consistent with the other menus.
#IndieDev #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGame
September 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Bonus #ScreenshotSaturday post, I also made some changes to the side menu.
I added a "buy multiple" feature for incubators. When I did, I decided to clean up the breeding menu UI so that the button was more consistent with the other menus.
#IndieDev #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGame
I added a "buy multiple" feature for incubators. When I did, I decided to clean up the breeding menu UI so that the button was more consistent with the other menus.
#IndieDev #SoloDev #GameDev #IndieGame
Another #ScreenshotSaturday , another feature complete.
I'm actually ahead of schedule this month. But for now, I'll just show off the stats screen. It will have more added to it, but this is probably the version that will show up in the next patch.
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #Godot
I'm actually ahead of schedule this month. But for now, I'll just show off the stats screen. It will have more added to it, but this is probably the version that will show up in the next patch.
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #Godot
September 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Another #ScreenshotSaturday , another feature complete.
I'm actually ahead of schedule this month. But for now, I'll just show off the stats screen. It will have more added to it, but this is probably the version that will show up in the next patch.
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #Godot
I'm actually ahead of schedule this month. But for now, I'll just show off the stats screen. It will have more added to it, but this is probably the version that will show up in the next patch.
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #Godot
Oh no! How did I misspell " #ScreenshotSaturdy "!?
A little late but I'm keeping my #ScresnshotSaturday streak going.
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
September 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Oh no! How did I misspell " #ScreenshotSaturdy "!?
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A little late but I'm keeping my #ScresnshotSaturday streak going.
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
September 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
A little late but I'm keeping my #ScresnshotSaturday streak going.
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
A little late but I'm keeping my #ScresnshotSaturday streak going.
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
September 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
A little late but I'm keeping my #ScresnshotSaturday streak going.
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
I really locked in on a new feature this week. There's a fully functional Morph Viewer, coming next patch. Now you can see what they look like after you discover them.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev
I just finished updating Idle Exotics to version 0.0.4! The features I've been talking about for the past couple weeks are now live!
Check out my development blog post for more details:
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #IdleGame
Check out my development blog post for more details:
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #IdleGame
Idle Exotics Patch 0.0.4 and DevLog (August 2025)
I got some things done this month now that I wasn't so busy. I've also got a little bit of a change in plans for how I'm going to arrange future updates, so skip to after the patch notes if you want t...
rustyknightgames.itch.io
August 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I just finished updating Idle Exotics to version 0.0.4! The features I've been talking about for the past couple weeks are now live!
Check out my development blog post for more details:
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #IdleGame
Check out my development blog post for more details:
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #IdleGame
#ScreenshotSaturday
Not really a screenshot, as it's not in the game yet, but I'd say it counts. I finished a species that will be added to the game in the next round of new species. No preview on the colors because I haven't picked any out yet.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
Not really a screenshot, as it's not in the game yet, but I'd say it counts. I finished a species that will be added to the game in the next round of new species. No preview on the colors because I haven't picked any out yet.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
August 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#ScreenshotSaturday
Not really a screenshot, as it's not in the game yet, but I'd say it counts. I finished a species that will be added to the game in the next round of new species. No preview on the colors because I haven't picked any out yet.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
Not really a screenshot, as it's not in the game yet, but I'd say it counts. I finished a species that will be added to the game in the next round of new species. No preview on the colors because I haven't picked any out yet.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
Huh. I managed to participate in #ScreenshotSaturday twice in a row. It's been a little while since that's happened.
This week, I did a small visual update to the morph selector in preparation for adding the collection menu in a later patch.
#IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
This week, I did a small visual update to the morph selector in preparation for adding the collection menu in a later patch.
#IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
August 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Huh. I managed to participate in #ScreenshotSaturday twice in a row. It's been a little while since that's happened.
This week, I did a small visual update to the morph selector in preparation for adding the collection menu in a later patch.
#IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
This week, I did a small visual update to the morph selector in preparation for adding the collection menu in a later patch.
#IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
Wow. I haven't done a #ScrenshotSaturday in a minute.
This week I'm fine-tuning a new feature - temporary bonuses. While I can't show the effects in still images, I can show off the new icons.
I also updated the filter menu's art assets.
#GameDev #IndieGame #Godot #IndieDev #SoloDev
This week I'm fine-tuning a new feature - temporary bonuses. While I can't show the effects in still images, I can show off the new icons.
I also updated the filter menu's art assets.
#GameDev #IndieGame #Godot #IndieDev #SoloDev
August 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Wow. I haven't done a #ScrenshotSaturday in a minute.
This week I'm fine-tuning a new feature - temporary bonuses. While I can't show the effects in still images, I can show off the new icons.
I also updated the filter menu's art assets.
#GameDev #IndieGame #Godot #IndieDev #SoloDev
This week I'm fine-tuning a new feature - temporary bonuses. While I can't show the effects in still images, I can show off the new icons.
I also updated the filter menu's art assets.
#GameDev #IndieGame #Godot #IndieDev #SoloDev
It's been a while since I've done a #ScreenshotSaturday . Guess I have been a little busy lately. But, now I do. And I seem to have forgotten to talk about the latest patch on BlueSky when it came out!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #Godot #IndieGame
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #Godot #IndieGame
July 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
It's been a while since I've done a #ScreenshotSaturday . Guess I have been a little busy lately. But, now I do. And I seem to have forgotten to talk about the latest patch on BlueSky when it came out!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #Godot #IndieGame
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #Godot #IndieGame
Development on my game development project's been rough, so I decided to start a small side-project over the weekend. I think the change of pace has been nice. I have a long weekend scheduled at work, so hopefully I'll be back on track then.
July 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Development on my game development project's been rough, so I decided to start a small side-project over the weekend. I think the change of pace has been nice. I have a long weekend scheduled at work, so hopefully I'll be back on track then.
Well. It's been a while since I've been on. But, it appears that I'm just in time to see a bunch of new faces in my follower list.
I'm not sure how everyone's discovering me all at once, but I appreciate the attention.
I'm surprised I've suddenly passed 100 followers!
I'm not sure how everyone's discovering me all at once, but I appreciate the attention.
I'm surprised I've suddenly passed 100 followers!
July 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Well. It's been a while since I've been on. But, it appears that I'm just in time to see a bunch of new faces in my follower list.
I'm not sure how everyone's discovering me all at once, but I appreciate the attention.
I'm surprised I've suddenly passed 100 followers!
I'm not sure how everyone's discovering me all at once, but I appreciate the attention.
I'm surprised I've suddenly passed 100 followers!
I decided to drop my hotfix early! The re-balancing I did was very necessary, so I hope you'll check out version 0.0.2 of Idle Exotics!
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
Patch notes:
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Godot
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
Patch notes:
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Godot
Idle Exotics Alpha by RustyKnightGames
Play in your browser
rustyknightgames.itch.io
June 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I decided to drop my hotfix early! The re-balancing I did was very necessary, so I hope you'll check out version 0.0.2 of Idle Exotics!
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
Patch notes:
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Godot
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
Patch notes:
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Godot
Thanks to everyone who tried the Alpha build of Idle Exotics! I've been getting great feedback and I'm working on a hotfix for some common issues.
Hopefully, I can go live with the next version this weekend!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
Hopefully, I can go live with the next version this weekend!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
June 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Thanks to everyone who tried the Alpha build of Idle Exotics! I've been getting great feedback and I'm working on a hotfix for some common issues.
Hopefully, I can go live with the next version this weekend!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
Hopefully, I can go live with the next version this weekend!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
My alpha build is now public!
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
This is a huge milestone for the project. I hope people here will give it a try and leave some feedback!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
This is a huge milestone for the project. I hope people here will give it a try and leave some feedback!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
Idle Exotics Alpha by RustyKnightGames
Play in your browser
rustyknightgames.itch.io
May 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My alpha build is now public!
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
This is a huge milestone for the project. I hope people here will give it a try and leave some feedback!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
rustyknightgames.itch.io/idle-exotics...
This is a huge milestone for the project. I hope people here will give it a try and leave some feedback!
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame
Looks like the Idle Exotics Alpha is just about ready! I'm exporting the project tonight, and I'm going to take a few days to test the game in-browser. Crossing my fingers that I won't need to do any hotfixes before Saturday! 🤞
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
May 29, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Looks like the Idle Exotics Alpha is just about ready! I'm exporting the project tonight, and I'm going to take a few days to test the game in-browser. Crossing my fingers that I won't need to do any hotfixes before Saturday! 🤞
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
3 days into my 4 day push to get my alpha build ready, and things are looking pretty good! There's just some numbers tweaking left, for the most part. Then, it'll be good to go for a test release.
Hope to see people trying it out next weekend!
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev
Hope to see people trying it out next weekend!
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev
May 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
3 days into my 4 day push to get my alpha build ready, and things are looking pretty good! There's just some numbers tweaking left, for the most part. Then, it'll be good to go for a test release.
Hope to see people trying it out next weekend!
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev
Hope to see people trying it out next weekend!
#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev
A little late to #ScreenshotSaturday, but I'd say I made it.
I've been giving the menus a bit of a face lift. They're not all 100% complete, but we're getting there.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
I've been giving the menus a bit of a face lift. They're not all 100% complete, but we're getting there.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
May 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A little late to #ScreenshotSaturday, but I'd say I made it.
I've been giving the menus a bit of a face lift. They're not all 100% complete, but we're getting there.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot
I've been giving the menus a bit of a face lift. They're not all 100% complete, but we're getting there.
#GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame #Godot