Tenants of the Shade — 4X Builder
@shadybren.bsky.social
🕹️ Solo indie dev
🌱 Building an organic 4X city-builder
🏕️ Early settlement game
🚧 Coming Soon — Steam Early Access
⭐ Wishlist on Steam ↓
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/Tenants_of_the_Shade/
🌱 Building an organic 4X city-builder
🏕️ Early settlement game
🚧 Coming Soon — Steam Early Access
⭐ Wishlist on Steam ↓
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/Tenants_of_the_Shade/
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Tenants of the Shade – Announcement Trailer (4X City Builder)
YouTube video by Tenants of the Shade | City Builder
youtu.be
The announcement trailer for Tenants of the Shade is now live.
A 4X city-builder from the dawn of history.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
🎬 Watch the trailer:
youtu.be/9lrb0v1qKJ0
A 4X city-builder from the dawn of history.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
🎬 Watch the trailer:
youtu.be/9lrb0v1qKJ0
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We’re honoured to be this week’s official #TurnBasedThursday host
#GameDev and #IndieDev, share your turn based projects in the replies with screenshots or videos and your store page link. Don’t forget the hashtag.
Players and fans, support your favourites with likes, reposts and wishlist.
#GameDev and #IndieDev, share your turn based projects in the replies with screenshots or videos and your store page link. Don’t forget the hashtag.
Players and fans, support your favourites with likes, reposts and wishlist.
January 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
We’re honoured to be this week’s official #TurnBasedThursday host
#GameDev and #IndieDev, share your turn based projects in the replies with screenshots or videos and your store page link. Don’t forget the hashtag.
Players and fans, support your favourites with likes, reposts and wishlist.
#GameDev and #IndieDev, share your turn based projects in the replies with screenshots or videos and your store page link. Don’t forget the hashtag.
Players and fans, support your favourites with likes, reposts and wishlist.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:10 PM
I still need a harvesting mechanic for the crops, the windmill will be way ahead on the tech tree, and the directional light doesn't really match the sky.
What's your #WIPwednesday #indiedev
What's your #WIPwednesday #indiedev
January 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
I still need a harvesting mechanic for the crops, the windmill will be way ahead on the tech tree, and the directional light doesn't really match the sky.
What's your #WIPwednesday #indiedev
What's your #WIPwednesday #indiedev
A rival power subjugates a nearby village.
Can we keep warlords from taking over without becoming them ourself?
Start a burgeoning society that will bring civilization to the world.
#strategygames #indiegames #4XGames
Can we keep warlords from taking over without becoming them ourself?
Start a burgeoning society that will bring civilization to the world.
#strategygames #indiegames #4XGames
January 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
A rival power subjugates a nearby village.
Can we keep warlords from taking over without becoming them ourself?
Start a burgeoning society that will bring civilization to the world.
#strategygames #indiegames #4XGames
Can we keep warlords from taking over without becoming them ourself?
Start a burgeoning society that will bring civilization to the world.
#strategygames #indiegames #4XGames
January 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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We're excited to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday!
Devs: Reply with your #TurnBased game, screenshots / videos and Steam link
Let's all support each other by ❤️ 🔁 and adding to your wishlists. Thanks!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
Devs: Reply with your #TurnBased game, screenshots / videos and Steam link
Let's all support each other by ❤️ 🔁 and adding to your wishlists. Thanks!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We're excited to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday!
Devs: Reply with your #TurnBased game, screenshots / videos and Steam link
Let's all support each other by ❤️ 🔁 and adding to your wishlists. Thanks!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
Devs: Reply with your #TurnBased game, screenshots / videos and Steam link
Let's all support each other by ❤️ 🔁 and adding to your wishlists. Thanks!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
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The main menu is the first chance to show that your game is high quality. So I've worked on transitions. I calculate a random noise texture and use it to dissolve all my images, texts and other UI elements, using a few custom shaders. More work to be done, but what do you think? #indiegame #gamedev
January 7, 2026 at 9:33 AM
The main menu is the first chance to show that your game is high quality. So I've worked on transitions. I calculate a random noise texture and use it to dissolve all my images, texts and other UI elements, using a few custom shaders. More work to be done, but what do you think? #indiegame #gamedev
I'm working on town "quarters" as clickable elements with hover too, so players can bring up menus to upgrade and manage.
The tricky part is a town quarter isn't one element but a collection of overlapping elements...
We got this, #WIPWednesday !
#IndieDev #GameDevelopment #StrategyGames
The tricky part is a town quarter isn't one element but a collection of overlapping elements...
We got this, #WIPWednesday !
#IndieDev #GameDevelopment #StrategyGames
January 7, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I'm working on town "quarters" as clickable elements with hover too, so players can bring up menus to upgrade and manage.
The tricky part is a town quarter isn't one element but a collection of overlapping elements...
We got this, #WIPWednesday !
#IndieDev #GameDevelopment #StrategyGames
The tricky part is a town quarter isn't one element but a collection of overlapping elements...
We got this, #WIPWednesday !
#IndieDev #GameDevelopment #StrategyGames
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It's been an absolute pleasure working with Tommy. For my project Outpour, he's been composing elegant music that draws you into a meditative world, which soothes and preps your mind for solving puzzles. I'm quite excited for what's to come this year. Check him out!
Hello everyone! I have some room to take on some more game music projects if anyone is in the market for a composer. I specialize in folk and orchestral music.
Here is a link to my full portfolio: www.tommynorrismusic.com/portfolio
Reposts appreciated! #indiedev #gameaudio #gamedev
Here is a link to my full portfolio: www.tommynorrismusic.com/portfolio
Reposts appreciated! #indiedev #gameaudio #gamedev
January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
It's been an absolute pleasure working with Tommy. For my project Outpour, he's been composing elegant music that draws you into a meditative world, which soothes and preps your mind for solving puzzles. I'm quite excited for what's to come this year. Check him out!
I'm working on building upgrades in my #CityBuilder.
For residential, now we have yurts as level 1 residential and mud-brick construction as an upgrade once the player get that tech.
Here the view briefly goes into "zoning mode" around the plaza.
#4XGame #StrategyGame #IndieDevMonday
For residential, now we have yurts as level 1 residential and mud-brick construction as an upgrade once the player get that tech.
Here the view briefly goes into "zoning mode" around the plaza.
#4XGame #StrategyGame #IndieDevMonday
January 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
I'm working on building upgrades in my #CityBuilder.
For residential, now we have yurts as level 1 residential and mud-brick construction as an upgrade once the player get that tech.
Here the view briefly goes into "zoning mode" around the plaza.
#4XGame #StrategyGame #IndieDevMonday
For residential, now we have yurts as level 1 residential and mud-brick construction as an upgrade once the player get that tech.
Here the view briefly goes into "zoning mode" around the plaza.
#4XGame #StrategyGame #IndieDevMonday
Digging the low camera angle.
🤯 Just found an old test-trailer 📼 from 2024 for my #indiegame project. I'm trying to find my way back again. Want to work on some cool projects in 2026. #indiedev #gamedev
Was #laidoff end of 2025. A retrospective kinda #screenshotsaturday as well as a "what the fuck comes next" meditation. 😶🌫️
Was #laidoff end of 2025. A retrospective kinda #screenshotsaturday as well as a "what the fuck comes next" meditation. 😶🌫️
January 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Digging the low camera angle.
Trying out yurts as the earliest residential buildings in Tenants of the Shade.
Happy #ScreenshotSaturday
#gamedev #indiedev #citybuilder #4X
Happy #ScreenshotSaturday
#gamedev #indiedev #citybuilder #4X
January 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Trying out yurts as the earliest residential buildings in Tenants of the Shade.
Happy #ScreenshotSaturday
#gamedev #indiedev #citybuilder #4X
Happy #ScreenshotSaturday
#gamedev #indiedev #citybuilder #4X
Nav volumes by a river in Unity.
In my city builder, navigation is influenced by land steepness, so agents each choose how to cross the creek. At common fording points.
This kind of emergent behavior is one of those moments that really encourages a dev to keep going.
#indiedev #gamedev #Unity3D
In my city builder, navigation is influenced by land steepness, so agents each choose how to cross the creek. At common fording points.
This kind of emergent behavior is one of those moments that really encourages a dev to keep going.
#indiedev #gamedev #Unity3D
December 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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December 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Thanks for hosting!
Songs of Silence is a 4x turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. We're launching an Expansion next week!!!!!!!!!!!
Songs of Silence is a 4x turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. We're launching an Expansion next week!!!!!!!!!!!
December 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Thanks for hosting!
Songs of Silence is a 4x turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. We're launching an Expansion next week!!!!!!!!!!!
Songs of Silence is a 4x turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. We're launching an Expansion next week!!!!!!!!!!!
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How should the monks sound? 🗣️
I'm currently working on character animations, but... I couldn't find the right/appropriate voices for the monks. 🤔 💭
Do you have any ideas? Let me know in the comments! 🧠💡
#indiegame #gamedev #sound #indiedev #monasterium
I'm currently working on character animations, but... I couldn't find the right/appropriate voices for the monks. 🤔 💭
Do you have any ideas? Let me know in the comments! 🧠💡
#indiegame #gamedev #sound #indiedev #monasterium
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
How should the monks sound? 🗣️
I'm currently working on character animations, but... I couldn't find the right/appropriate voices for the monks. 🤔 💭
Do you have any ideas? Let me know in the comments! 🧠💡
#indiegame #gamedev #sound #indiedev #monasterium
I'm currently working on character animations, but... I couldn't find the right/appropriate voices for the monks. 🤔 💭
Do you have any ideas? Let me know in the comments! 🧠💡
#indiegame #gamedev #sound #indiedev #monasterium
A village grows, turn by turn.
Every turn reshapes the settlement—population rises, fields expand, houses emerge.
#TurnBasedThursday #4X #citybuilder #indiedev
Every turn reshapes the settlement—population rises, fields expand, houses emerge.
#TurnBasedThursday #4X #citybuilder #indiedev
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A village grows, turn by turn.
Every turn reshapes the settlement—population rises, fields expand, houses emerge.
#TurnBasedThursday #4X #citybuilder #indiedev
Every turn reshapes the settlement—population rises, fields expand, houses emerge.
#TurnBasedThursday #4X #citybuilder #indiedev
First pre-alpha playtest → players immediately surprised me.
These are player-built settlements, not dev setups.
Different layouts, priorities, and vibes—what I've really been hoping for.
Still early, but this was an encouraging moment.
#gamedev #indiedev #citybuilder
These are player-built settlements, not dev setups.
Different layouts, priorities, and vibes—what I've really been hoping for.
Still early, but this was an encouraging moment.
#gamedev #indiedev #citybuilder
December 13, 2025 at 5:38 AM
First pre-alpha playtest → players immediately surprised me.
These are player-built settlements, not dev setups.
Different layouts, priorities, and vibes—what I've really been hoping for.
Still early, but this was an encouraging moment.
#gamedev #indiedev #citybuilder
These are player-built settlements, not dev setups.
Different layouts, priorities, and vibes—what I've really been hoping for.
Still early, but this was an encouraging moment.
#gamedev #indiedev #citybuilder
Gamers and strategy fans of Long Beach, we're doing our first public play testing at Ambitious Ales tonight! (Wed Dec 10).
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Ambitious Indie Game Night
Come play indie games for free and drink independently brewed beer for not free! We'll be on the back patio.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Gamers and strategy fans of Long Beach, we're doing our first public play testing at Ambitious Ales tonight! (Wed Dec 10).
www.eventbrite.com/e/ambitious-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/ambitious-...
Farming progress before / after.
November 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Farming progress before / after.
Cities feel alive when the plazas start to breathe a little.
Been tuning how settlements grow in my 4X city builder — here’s a quick look at how plazas are shaping up.
On Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
Been tuning how settlements grow in my 4X city builder — here’s a quick look at how plazas are shaping up.
On Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Cities feel alive when the plazas start to breathe a little.
Been tuning how settlements grow in my 4X city builder — here’s a quick look at how plazas are shaping up.
On Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
Been tuning how settlements grow in my 4X city builder — here’s a quick look at how plazas are shaping up.
On Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
The announcement trailer for Tenants of the Shade is now live.
A 4X city-builder from the dawn of history.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
🎬 Watch the trailer:
youtu.be/9lrb0v1qKJ0
A 4X city-builder from the dawn of history.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
🎬 Watch the trailer:
youtu.be/9lrb0v1qKJ0
Tenants of the Shade – Announcement Trailer (4X City Builder)
YouTube video by Tenants of the Shade | City Builder
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The announcement trailer for Tenants of the Shade is now live.
A 4X city-builder from the dawn of history.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
🎬 Watch the trailer:
youtu.be/9lrb0v1qKJ0
A 4X city-builder from the dawn of history.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
🎬 Watch the trailer:
youtu.be/9lrb0v1qKJ0
Super stoked to reveal the new name of our 4X city-builder.
👉 Introducing: Tenants of the Shade
After expanding towns, combat, farms, roads - the game is starting to come alive.
A 4X builder from the dawn of settlement. Connect a people.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
👉 Introducing: Tenants of the Shade
After expanding towns, combat, farms, roads - the game is starting to come alive.
A 4X builder from the dawn of settlement. Connect a people.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Super stoked to reveal the new name of our 4X city-builder.
👉 Introducing: Tenants of the Shade
After expanding towns, combat, farms, roads - the game is starting to come alive.
A 4X builder from the dawn of settlement. Connect a people.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...
👉 Introducing: Tenants of the Shade
After expanding towns, combat, farms, roads - the game is starting to come alive.
A 4X builder from the dawn of settlement. Connect a people.
Wishlist on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446780/...