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Wayside Shakedown @waysideshakedown.bsky.social · 6d

If you only play one medieval first-person parkour game this year, make it Bloodthief by @blargis.bsky.social

🗡️ REVIEW: waysideshakedown.com/2025/10/03/b...

Bloodthief Review: Old School Dash ’n Slash Parkour - Wayside Shakedown

True to its name, Bloodthief has you slashing away with your sword to steal the blood of your enemies in thrilling first-person action.

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · 2d

holy shit that's amazing hope you like the full game!

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · 2d

this is one of those things that I also discovered by accident and I kept it because it's hilarious

Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · 8d

😂

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · 8d

maybe! The issue is the game isn't fully deterministic in some cases so replays can get a little wonky

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · 8d

1 week after launch and Bloodthief is at 96% positive on Steam! Thank you everyone for the support!

Clip: Me getting the Godkiller medal on 1-3, one of my fav maps to run

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · 20d

yes! But I will say, it's really hard on the controller IMO

Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · 21d

yes full release!

Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · 21d

🩸4 DAYS UNTIL BLOODTHIEF RELEASES!!🩸

#Bloodthief #indiegame

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Badger @reddawn4u.bsky.social · 27d

Bloodthief is a fast-paced dungeon runner coming to Steam on September 22.

Play the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2941730/...

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#Games #Indie #Action #HackAndSlash #Parkour #SpeedRun #Demo #PC #Steam #Windows #Linux #Bloodthief

Bloodthief - Official Release Date Trailer

YouTube video by Blargis

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Slaytanic Creations @slaytaniccreations.bsky.social · 24d

Do you like speedrunning in a movement-SHOOTER #FPS?
Do you sometimes wish to have a MOVEMENT-shooter?
Your prayers will be answered in 7 days:
#Bloodthief by @blargis.bsky.social with #Bloodtheif!
It's fuckin sick!
#gaming
#indiegame

store.steampowered.com/app/2533600/...
youtu.be/MHQLPjFT6JE!...!

Bloodthief on Steam

Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted dungeons and castles and lea...

store.steampowered.com

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Joe Baxter-Webb @indiegameclinic.bsky.social · Aug 29

🎶Bloodthief is cool, Bloodthief is good, you should get Bloodthief, if you think you would like it 🎶

(that's my new song)

@blargis.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBnA...

BLOODTHIEF - a movement shooter with knives

YouTube video by DrJoePlays

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jasmine james @jasmo.bsky.social · Jul 2

"One minute into the game and I already like it"

BIG love to Pine for including Bloodthief (@blargis.bsky.social) and for the Neon White comparison, that's unbelievable praise 💛🧛

Iron Pineapple @ironpineapple.bsky.social · Jun 26

it's that time of the month again: I played another 9 vaguely souls-like games

you won't believe number 1 (and 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9)

youtu.be/Tsn7FKHM8HM

I played another 9 Souls-Like games you've never heard of

YouTube video by Iron Pineapple

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Jun 13

WOW thank you @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social for the kind words. I'm glad you liked the Demo!

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Wesley LeBlanc @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social · Jun 13

I played some fantastic demos this week, but a late contender this morning took the top slot as my favorite of Steam Nest Fest: Bloodthief.

It's Neon White with melee weapons through the first-person lens of a PS1 medieval dungeon, and it rules so hard. store.steampowered.com/app/2533600/...

Key art for Bloodthief that shows a man with a cape and hood jumping down to a knight while holding a sword

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Jun 13

here's a 3-second trailer for my indie game where you--

bsky.app/profile/tana...

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Jun 13

all that matters is that you're better than you were yesterday

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Jun 12

still working on it, though I'm probably due for another optimization pass haha

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Jun 11

Demo link: store.steampowered.com/app/2941730/...

Bloodthief Demo on Steam

Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through medieval dungeons and castles and le...

store.steampowered.com

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Jun 11

Bloodthief is in Steam Next Fest and to celebrate I've added a new secret level and a new weapon to the demo⚔️

Also brand new devlog and a new trailer by @saimizz.bsky.social

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · May 26

Bloodthief is participating in Steam's Zombies Vs Vampire Fest throughout this week!

Play the demo on Steam 🩸

#Bloodthief #indiegame

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Apr 1

Hey thanks for playing!! Building it with Godot has been a pleasure, so thank you for your work :)

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thanks for playing, that was a ton of fun to watch and very insightful! I think I need to make those medals a bit easier 😂

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Joe Baxter-Webb @indiegameclinic.bsky.social · Mar 25

Good morning! If you're free in 4 minutes, pop in and watch/listen to my "first impressions" stream of Blood Thief by @blargis.bsky.social . Excited for this one! www.youtube.com/watch?v=42qN... #indiegames #bloodthief

Bloodthief: First Impressions

YouTube video by Indie Game Clinic

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Blargis | Bloodthief Dev 🩸 @blargis.bsky.social · Mar 4

I just made a dedicated page on Steam for the Bloodthief Demo which means it's now possible to receive reviews! If you have a moment and you've been enjoying the demo please leave a review! store.steampowered.com/app/2941730/...

Also here's a scene I'm blocking out for the full game🩸

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StephenTBW @stephentbw.bsky.social · Feb 18

Today at Tactical Reload I had the honor of interviewing @blargis.bsky.social about the demo for Bloodthief. We discussed Godot vs Unity, speedrunning, and the sentimental importance of dev diaries: www.tactical-reload.com/interviews/b...

Speed and Scarlet Steel: An Interview with Blargis — Tactical Reload

About a year ago, when I committed myself to learning how to make video games, I decided to watch at least one tutorial or dev diary every day. This ritual has kept me inspired, taught me little trick...

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