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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Jun 9

We also have so much more on the way, but this is all you're seeing for now 😉🤫

Tom Stephenson @developertom1.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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Tom Stephenson @developertom1.bsky.social · Jun 6

Our #Indiegame ROVA might not be at #SummerGameFest
(who has that money, right?)

But you can still check it out on Steam 🥹

👇Linked Below 👇

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Jun 2

Don't worry, we've been quietly cooking up more ROVA content. Our lil' robo doggo's mission has only just begun 🫡🪐

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 24

You can check out the free demo here🫶

store.steampowered.com/app/3147020/...

ROVA Demo on Steam

A Cosy Space-Rover Photography Game. Help a new space colony conduct research on large spherical planets, by documenting elements of alien worlds through photography.

store.steampowered.com

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 24

🪐Colonist Customisation📸

What outfits would you like to see added?

We just released ROVA Pre-Alpha Demo V0.3.0 - it's free to try on steam now 🥳🪐📸

#indiegamedev #freedemo #cozygaming

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 24

Thank you! We just released V0.3.1 ! 😄

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 23

Free playable demo link 🫶

store.steampowered.com/app/3147020/...

ROVA Demo on Steam

A Cosy Space-Rover Photography Game. Help a new space colony conduct research on large spherical planets, by documenting elements of alien worlds through photography.

store.steampowered.com

freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 23

🪐Doing my thing📸

Just a silly little guy

We just released ROVA Pre-Alpha Demo V0.3.0 - it's free to try on steam now 🥳🪐📸

#indiegamedev #freedemo #cozygaming

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Ethan Harris-Austin @ethanharris-austin.bsky.social · Apr 23

In our Christmas update, we added a RESEARCH menu which shows all of your photos. Following people's feedback, we made it possible to navigate with less clicks!

#indiegamedev #cozygames #gaming #gamedev #space

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 23

Free playable demo link 🫶

store.steampowered.com/app/3147020/...

ROVA Demo on Steam

A Cosy Space-Rover Photography Game. Help a new space colony conduct research on large spherical planets, by documenting elements of alien worlds through photography.

store.steampowered.com

freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 23

🪐Discovering Technology📸

What could it be for?

We just released ROVA Pre-Alpha Demo V0.3.0 - it's free to try on steam now 🥳🪐📸

#indiegamedev #freedemo #cozygaming

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 21

Free playable demo link 🫶

store.steampowered.com/app/3147020/...

ROVA Demo on Steam

A Cosy Space-Rover Photography Game. Help a new space colony conduct research on large spherical planets, by documenting elements of alien worlds through photography.

store.steampowered.com

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 21

🪐Easter Egg Hunt📸

Can you find all the Easter eggs in our game?

We just released ROVA Pre-Alpha Demo V0.3.0 - it's free to try on steam now 🥳🪐📸

#indiegamedev #freedemo #cozygaming

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UNIKAT Label | Next: High Above ☁️ @unikat-label.com · Apr 21

The Minimal & Chill Showcase is officially ON!

🔹 Over 100 games - Released / On sale / Upcoming
🔷 1 h+ music stream to study / work / chill to
🔵 Demos, demos, and more demos

Now until April 27th.

See what the minimal side of gaming is all about!

LINK.exe: store.steampowered.com/curator/4495...

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 21

Considering how gorgeous the show is - that's a massive compliment, thank you! 😄

freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 20

Free playable demo link, so you can make your own observations 🫶

store.steampowered.com/app/3147020/...

ROVA Demo on Steam

A Cosy Space-Rover Photography Game. Help a new space colony conduct research on large spherical planets, by documenting elements of alien worlds through photography.

store.steampowered.com

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 20

ROVA - Observing Science

#indiegamedev #science #space

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 20

Free playable demo link, as promised 🫶

store.steampowered.com/app/3147020/...

#indiegame #gaming

ROVA Demo on Steam

A Cosy Space-Rover Photography Game. Help a new space colony conduct research on large spherical planets, by documenting elements of alien worlds through photography.

store.steampowered.com

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 20

🪐Colonist Customisation🎩

After the Halloween and Christmas updates, we quickly realised we needed to let you keep these outfits and choose them - so now you can!

We just released ROVA Pre-Alpha Demo V0.3.0 - it's free to try on steam now 🥳🪐📸

#indiegamedev #cozygaming

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 19

To add to the excitement:

We're also taking part in the 'Minimal and Chill Showcase', alongside a bunch of other great games!

Massive shoutout to @unikat-label.com for organising the event! ❤️

#cozygaming #indiegamedev

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Apr 17

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Tom Stephenson @developertom1.bsky.social · Apr 17

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

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Jan 17

ROVA V0.2.2 Minor Patch is now LIVE!

This patch fixes issues with the database and rover movement.
It should be a MUCH smoother experience now!

Thank you for your patience and feedback as we figured this one out!

Patch notes below:

store.steampowered.com/news/app/293...

#indiegamedev #cozygame

ROVA - ROVA DEMO | V0.2.2 Release | Minor Patch - Steam News

V0.2.2 Minor Patch Release Hey all - Tom here! This patch fixes a few issues with the Photo Database and Rover movement. Camera movement and playablilty are massively improved as a result of these cha...

store.steampowered.com

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freerangedevs.bsky.social @freerangedevs.bsky.social · Jan 16

🚨Breaking Game News🚨

Our friends at @psyanotek.bsky.social are releasing WizardWarfare2 on Steam TODAY! 🧙‍♂️

If you're into strategy games, don't sleep on this!

Wishlist, share and support these awesome Welsh devs 🙌

#indiegamedev #gaming #strategy

Wizard Warfare 2 - OUT NOW! @wizardwarfare.bsky.social · Jan 14

In Wizard Warfare 2 if you build a Harbor in your city and some Transport Ships your troops can jump into the water at the Harbor and sail off to explore new and distant lands! #4X #IndieGames #GameDev

Out on Jan 16 - Wishlist now ⬇️
store.steampowered.com/app/2613780