Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
@criticalgamesau.bsky.social
Australian indie behind 8-Bit Adventures 2 - a turn-based JRPG focused on story + characters! #indiegame
Buy or Wishlist here: https://linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
Buy or Wishlist here: https://linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
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An adventure 9 years in the making...
8-Bit Adventures 2 is OUT NOW on #NintendoSwitch, #PS4, #PS5, #Xbox Series X|S, & Xbox One!
❤️Switch: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💙PS: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💚Xbox: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
#indiedev #RPG #JRPG #pixelart #PlayStation #Switch
8-Bit Adventures 2 is OUT NOW on #NintendoSwitch, #PS4, #PS5, #Xbox Series X|S, & Xbox One!
❤️Switch: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💙PS: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
💚Xbox: bit.ly/8-Bit-Advent...
#indiedev #RPG #JRPG #pixelart #PlayStation #Switch
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This Way Madness Lies is a great game and barely anybody bought it. It should be played by more people. If everybody here on @bsky.app banded together and bought a Steam copy and played it, well, that'd be a miracle and I would be forever grateful.
store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This Way Madness Lies is a great game and barely anybody bought it. It should be played by more people. If everybody here on @bsky.app banded together and bought a Steam copy and played it, well, that'd be a miracle and I would be forever grateful.
store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...
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I just beat 8 Bit Adventures 2 by @criticalgamesau.bsky.social Holy shit that was a masterpiece. The ending was amazing. It's funny how things work out: the last two games I've finished are now two of my favorite games of all time: 8BA2 and Quartet by @somethingclassic.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I just beat 8 Bit Adventures 2 by @criticalgamesau.bsky.social Holy shit that was a masterpiece. The ending was amazing. It's funny how things work out: the last two games I've finished are now two of my favorite games of all time: 8BA2 and Quartet by @somethingclassic.bsky.social
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This month we travel to the vibrant Central Coast indie scene to talk to Mike Roberts, founder of TKFY. He talks about what inspired him to become a game developer, what makes The NSW Central Coast games scene so special and what independent artists need to thrive!
youtu.be/cEkSXALo1Qk
youtu.be/cEkSXALo1Qk
State of Play NSW Showcase: The Kids From Yesterday
YouTube video by State of Play NSW
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This month we travel to the vibrant Central Coast indie scene to talk to Mike Roberts, founder of TKFY. He talks about what inspired him to become a game developer, what makes The NSW Central Coast games scene so special and what independent artists need to thrive!
youtu.be/cEkSXALo1Qk
youtu.be/cEkSXALo1Qk
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📣KINGDOMS OF THE DUMP AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM!!!
19.99 + 10% discount
✨17.99✨
Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill!
#indiegame
RTs appreciated 💪🗑️
store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...
19.99 + 10% discount
✨17.99✨
Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill!
#indiegame
RTs appreciated 💪🗑️
store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...
Save 10% on Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam
A SNES styled JRPG set in a fantasy world of garbage, created by two janitors. Join Trash Can Knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and a Half Kingdoms of the Dump!
store.steampowered.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
📣KINGDOMS OF THE DUMP AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM!!!
19.99 + 10% discount
✨17.99✨
Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill!
#indiegame
RTs appreciated 💪🗑️
store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...
19.99 + 10% discount
✨17.99✨
Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill!
#indiegame
RTs appreciated 💪🗑️
store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...
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Billionaires don't need more yachts, but an increase to the royalty rate on Steam would be life-changing for many small indie devs.
Starting to think billionaires were a mistake.
Gabe Newell caps off Steam Machine week by taking delivery of a new $500 million superyacht with a submarine garage, on-board hospital and 15 gaming PCs
"We knew we were asking for unusual things," says Newell, "and Oceanco embraced it with open arms."
www.pcgamer.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Billionaires don't need more yachts, but an increase to the royalty rate on Steam would be life-changing for many small indie devs.
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After months of work, the new free expansion/DLC to Beloved Rapture; Lost Songs of Archon, is out!
🍂Entire new region with over 20 maps; Trectus Peninsula.
⚔️New challenging foes + extra treasure rewards.
🛖A new town, Strayhaven, filled with humanoid monsters and exiled warriors.
#IndieGame #RPG
🍂Entire new region with over 20 maps; Trectus Peninsula.
⚔️New challenging foes + extra treasure rewards.
🛖A new town, Strayhaven, filled with humanoid monsters and exiled warriors.
#IndieGame #RPG
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
After months of work, the new free expansion/DLC to Beloved Rapture; Lost Songs of Archon, is out!
🍂Entire new region with over 20 maps; Trectus Peninsula.
⚔️New challenging foes + extra treasure rewards.
🛖A new town, Strayhaven, filled with humanoid monsters and exiled warriors.
#IndieGame #RPG
🍂Entire new region with over 20 maps; Trectus Peninsula.
⚔️New challenging foes + extra treasure rewards.
🛖A new town, Strayhaven, filled with humanoid monsters and exiled warriors.
#IndieGame #RPG
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⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet just dropped!
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🤗 Share to boost #indiegame visibility!
💗 Incredible indie gems waiting for you.
🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming
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🏆 #PitchYaGame is live!
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
-Dont spam
#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
-Dont spam
#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🏆 #PitchYaGame is live!
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
-Dont spam
#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
📑Bookmark Sheet bit.ly/ThePYGSheet
🦋Cross-post Twitter/X for Vis
⤵ Share #indiegame PYG post below
-Make NEW post
-4am-4pm PST +1hr grace
-Dont quote old
-Dont spam
#GodotEngine #UnrealEngine #MadeWithUnity #PixelArt #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday
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We wanted to show our progress pics of the first village in our action RPG - Godshard Chronicles.
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We wanted to show our progress pics of the first village in our action RPG - Godshard Chronicles.
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
2025 vs Then
In addition to the main story quest, the first village will come with a few side quests, Knight quests, and a skill quest.
#Pixelart #Indiegame #JRPG #IndieDev
Reposted by Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2
God bless everyone who does content on niche indie games like “Quartet”. I know all of y’all would get better numbers covering the big triple A hits. We appreciate y’all
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
God bless everyone who does content on niche indie games like “Quartet”. I know all of y’all would get better numbers covering the big triple A hits. We appreciate y’all
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Molly the Werezompire is dear to my heart as one of my very first games. It's a text-based interactive comedy story about a grad student who is simultaneously killed by a werewolf, zombie, and vampire and becomes a heroic werezompire! I know times are tough for everyone, but it's only $1 USD.
Molly the Werezompire on Steam
Interactive fiction starring Molly the Werezompire - a grad student who jumped into a portal, was killed by a werewolf, a zombie, and a vampire, and became a heroic werezompire! Also includes the sci-...
store.steampowered.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Molly the Werezompire is dear to my heart as one of my very first games. It's a text-based interactive comedy story about a grad student who is simultaneously killed by a werewolf, zombie, and vampire and becomes a heroic werezompire! I know times are tough for everyone, but it's only $1 USD.
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Happy Monday everyone!
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Happy Monday everyone!
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
Here's a short look at the dance sequence for Pyra's backstory.
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R OST by Motoi Sakuraba released in Japan 2 years ago today. Sakuraba-san is available for your #gamedev at www.scarletmoonartists.com #gamemusic #vgm #StarOcean #JRPG
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Star Ocean: The Second Story R OST by Motoi Sakuraba released in Japan 2 years ago today. Sakuraba-san is available for your #gamedev at www.scarletmoonartists.com #gamemusic #vgm #StarOcean #JRPG
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November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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It's like a cartoony metroid fusion with a 'mech suit building + breaking' mechanic! plus puzzles 🐀
#PitchYaGame
#PitchYaGame
Hi BlueSky I'm Beau 👋
An Aussie developer on 'Rat Trap' ; a game abouts rats n' robots!
Worked quite hard on the teaser trailer below and would love to hear what you think 💭
#indiegamedev #gamedev #metroidvania #mech #rats
An Aussie developer on 'Rat Trap' ; a game abouts rats n' robots!
Worked quite hard on the teaser trailer below and would love to hear what you think 💭
#indiegamedev #gamedev #metroidvania #mech #rats
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It's like a cartoony metroid fusion with a 'mech suit building + breaking' mechanic! plus puzzles 🐀
#PitchYaGame
#PitchYaGame
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It's #pitchyagame day, so long story short.
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It's #pitchyagame day, so long story short.
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
Away From Home is a pixel rhythm RPG, where the world can only exist with you in it.
#pixelart #animation #indiegame #gamedev
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It's been a month since launch, fall is in full swing... Have you played some couch co-op with a friend yet? 🍂🎮🎮 #screenshotsaturday #RPG #pixelart
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
It's been a month since launch, fall is in full swing... Have you played some couch co-op with a friend yet? 🍂🎮🎮 #screenshotsaturday #RPG #pixelart
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
Shrine's Legacy is out now! Links below! 👇
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8-Bit Adventures 2 was a delightful experience! A very complete, fulfilling adventure!
8-Bit Adventures 2 is like a long-lost Final Fantasy from the early 90s!
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
8-Bit Adventures 2 was a delightful experience! A very complete, fulfilling adventure!
Infinite Alliance is an epic crossover coming to PC & Console!
🥰Unites 13+ Indie JRPGs like Chained Echoes, Quartet, & Kingdoms of the Dump!
⚔️ FFX-style Turn-Based Combat
🤩 Lets you discover great new games
🆓 Totally FREE!
Wishlist here #PitchYaGame:
store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...
🥰Unites 13+ Indie JRPGs like Chained Echoes, Quartet, & Kingdoms of the Dump!
⚔️ FFX-style Turn-Based Combat
🤩 Lets you discover great new games
🆓 Totally FREE!
Wishlist here #PitchYaGame:
store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Infinite Alliance is an epic crossover coming to PC & Console!
🥰Unites 13+ Indie JRPGs like Chained Echoes, Quartet, & Kingdoms of the Dump!
⚔️ FFX-style Turn-Based Combat
🤩 Lets you discover great new games
🆓 Totally FREE!
Wishlist here #PitchYaGame:
store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...
🥰Unites 13+ Indie JRPGs like Chained Echoes, Quartet, & Kingdoms of the Dump!
⚔️ FFX-style Turn-Based Combat
🤩 Lets you discover great new games
🆓 Totally FREE!
Wishlist here #PitchYaGame:
store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...
8-Bit Adventures 2 is like a long-lost Final Fantasy from the early 90s!
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
8-Bit Adventures 2 is like a long-lost Final Fantasy from the early 90s!
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
❤️Character-driven Story
⚔️ Turn-based Battles
🌎World Map + Airship Exploration
🙋 Pixels with Personality
🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music!
Available NOW on PC + Consoles #PitchYaGame!
linktr.ee/8bitadventures2
Not my home but I know my way around 😉
(Check bio for source game!)
(Check bio for source game!)
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Not my home but I know my way around 😉
(Check bio for source game!)
(Check bio for source game!)
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Old commission of Super Smash Bros. characters reimagined in an NES-inspired artstyle.
#pixelart #supersmashbros
#pixelart #supersmashbros
October 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Old commission of Super Smash Bros. characters reimagined in an NES-inspired artstyle.
#pixelart #supersmashbros
#pixelart #supersmashbros
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New commission post! Currently doing character sprites for $50. Reposts and Likes are appreciated! For inquiries or any other services please DM/Email me!
October 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
New commission post! Currently doing character sprites for $50. Reposts and Likes are appreciated! For inquiries or any other services please DM/Email me!
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Lots of big sales on our games for the Steam Scream! Get Cosmic Star Heroine, This Way Madness Lies, Cthulhu Saves the World/Christmas off at very heavy discounts! Please spread the word.
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
October 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Lots of big sales on our games for the Steam Scream! Get Cosmic Star Heroine, This Way Madness Lies, Cthulhu Saves the World/Christmas off at very heavy discounts! Please spread the word.
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...