Galen Ryder
@galenryder.com
Software Engineer at Red Hook Studios working on Darkest Dungeon II. Plays all the games. My opinions are my own. (He/Him)
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Galen Ryder
@galenryder.com
· Oct 18
Independent Games Summit: Critical! Combat Presentation Tools for 'Darkest Dungeon II'
Darkest Dungeon cast an intimidatingly large shadow over it's sequel with it's signature presentation style and strong visual identity. Darkest Dungeon II transitioned the series from 2D to 3D with th...
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Hi Bluesky. I gave my first game dev talk ever at GDC earlier this year as part of the Independent Games Summit. I thought it went pretty well which is grand because it was three months of video editing to try and make my subject accessible.
It’s free in the Vault gdcvault.com/play/1034466...
It’s free in the Vault gdcvault.com/play/1034466...
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It's live! Spellseekers, Episode 1: The Jesse Robkin Story!
Many Magic: The Gathering players dream of competing in the Pro Tour, but what is that journey really like?
Join us as we follow our very own Jesse Robkin behind the scenes of Magic's Pro Tour: youtu.be/TruZW-VUywE
#MagicTheGathering
Many Magic: The Gathering players dream of competing in the Pro Tour, but what is that journey really like?
Join us as we follow our very own Jesse Robkin behind the scenes of Magic's Pro Tour: youtu.be/TruZW-VUywE
#MagicTheGathering
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It's live! Spellseekers, Episode 1: The Jesse Robkin Story!
Many Magic: The Gathering players dream of competing in the Pro Tour, but what is that journey really like?
Join us as we follow our very own Jesse Robkin behind the scenes of Magic's Pro Tour: youtu.be/TruZW-VUywE
#MagicTheGathering
Many Magic: The Gathering players dream of competing in the Pro Tour, but what is that journey really like?
Join us as we follow our very own Jesse Robkin behind the scenes of Magic's Pro Tour: youtu.be/TruZW-VUywE
#MagicTheGathering
Lol, remember how the monoculture gave us shared media to talk about, what if every water cooler discussion was even harder than explaining to someone why your last tabletop session went so crazy.
psst, no one is struggling with this - we are trying to create singular things that resonate with a huge audience or resonate hugely with a specific audience. We "struggle" with how tech and VC funding has broken almost every creative economy we have. So thanks but no thanks
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Lol, remember how the monoculture gave us shared media to talk about, what if every water cooler discussion was even harder than explaining to someone why your last tabletop session went so crazy.
Edgar Wright's Running Man was messy but fun and couldn't have a more contemporary themes. Much closer to the Stephen King book than the Schwarzenegger original.
But seems destined to be another big studio flop for Wright with a sizeable cult following.
But seems destined to be another big studio flop for Wright with a sizeable cult following.
a close up of a man 's face with water on it
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November 17, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Edgar Wright's Running Man was messy but fun and couldn't have a more contemporary themes. Much closer to the Stephen King book than the Schwarzenegger original.
But seems destined to be another big studio flop for Wright with a sizeable cult following.
But seems destined to be another big studio flop for Wright with a sizeable cult following.
Look dawg, Dreams of Another is a weird-ass game but more people should have played the latest game from Dylan Cuthbert, the programmer of Star Fox.
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Look dawg, Dreams of Another is a weird-ass game but more people should have played the latest game from Dylan Cuthbert, the programmer of Star Fox.
I had one of those moments again where a couple tweaks to a Halloween costume went from it feeling low effort to being almost exactly what I had in my head. Which is nice ✨
Would be nicer if the inspiration had come a few weeks ago though 😅
Would be nicer if the inspiration had come a few weeks ago though 😅
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I had one of those moments again where a couple tweaks to a Halloween costume went from it feeling low effort to being almost exactly what I had in my head. Which is nice ✨
Would be nicer if the inspiration had come a few weeks ago though 😅
Would be nicer if the inspiration had come a few weeks ago though 😅
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Later Alligator is 75% off right NOW! Want to kill time before Fionna & Cake with something that is not like that but maybe amusing?? Want to spite SmallBu by paying low cause you're still mad about the Owl House or something?? Well do I have the link for YOU-
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October 22, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Later Alligator is 75% off right NOW! Want to kill time before Fionna & Cake with something that is not like that but maybe amusing?? Want to spite SmallBu by paying low cause you're still mad about the Owl House or something?? Well do I have the link for YOU-
store.steampowered.com/app/966320/L...
store.steampowered.com/app/966320/L...
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Mouthwashing - Anya Nendoroid up for preorder on CD Japan ($36) buff.ly/TespCSN
Hobby-Genki buff.ly/bDW79TF
amiami buff.ly/HrnEUtq
HLJ buff.ly/SuIPi4i
Hobby-Genki buff.ly/bDW79TF
amiami buff.ly/HrnEUtq
HLJ buff.ly/SuIPi4i
October 16, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Mouthwashing - Anya Nendoroid up for preorder on CD Japan ($36) buff.ly/TespCSN
Hobby-Genki buff.ly/bDW79TF
amiami buff.ly/HrnEUtq
HLJ buff.ly/SuIPi4i
Hobby-Genki buff.ly/bDW79TF
amiami buff.ly/HrnEUtq
HLJ buff.ly/SuIPi4i
The Gobelins shorts are really cooking this year youtu.be/eB9JdjNCiiA
TEARS OF THE MOUNTAIN - Animation Short Film 2025 - GOBELINS
YouTube video by GOBELINS Paris
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October 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Gobelins shorts are really cooking this year youtu.be/eB9JdjNCiiA
Wow, woof this Silksong gauntlet was a lot. I’ve been stuck on this for days.
October 3, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Wow, woof this Silksong gauntlet was a lot. I’ve been stuck on this for days.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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I've been hit by tech layoffs, which means I'm open for full-time marketing work in social media, content, events, and pretty much anything else you can think of. I've transferred my 12+ years of marketing skills across anime, games, TV, comics, and tech.. and I'm funny 😋.. TY for any shares/leads ❤️
September 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I've been hit by tech layoffs, which means I'm open for full-time marketing work in social media, content, events, and pretty much anything else you can think of. I've transferred my 12+ years of marketing skills across anime, games, TV, comics, and tech.. and I'm funny 😋.. TY for any shares/leads ❤️
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score.
September 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score.
I've said this a lot and I'll say it again. Red Hook is the most stable job I've had in this industry.
We're #hiring!
Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.
We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.
View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/
#gamedev
Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.
We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.
View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/
#gamedev
September 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I've said this a lot and I'll say it again. Red Hook is the most stable job I've had in this industry.
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We're #hiring!
Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.
We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.
View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/
#gamedev
Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.
We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.
View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/
#gamedev
September 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We're #hiring!
Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.
We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.
View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/
#gamedev
Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.
We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.
View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/
#gamedev
I'm judging my Silksong progress by how many times I've seen Sherma.
a cartoon character with a hat and a magnifying glass is holding a cane .
ALT: a cartoon character with a hat and a magnifying glass is holding a cane .
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September 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I'm judging my Silksong progress by how many times I've seen Sherma.
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We're on the hunt for a Senior/Principal Level Designer (Unreal Engine)!
Lead the creation of unforgettable levels in a stable, collaborative studio where your vision, craft, and ownership truly matter.
Apply today: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/28
#gamedev
Lead the creation of unforgettable levels in a stable, collaborative studio where your vision, craft, and ownership truly matter.
Apply today: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/28
#gamedev
September 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We're on the hunt for a Senior/Principal Level Designer (Unreal Engine)!
Lead the creation of unforgettable levels in a stable, collaborative studio where your vision, craft, and ownership truly matter.
Apply today: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/28
#gamedev
Lead the creation of unforgettable levels in a stable, collaborative studio where your vision, craft, and ownership truly matter.
Apply today: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/28
#gamedev
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One of the projects I'm working on is currently delayed, so I remain open to contract work. Pay me human money for:
- Game writing and editing
- Narrative design
- Technical, systems, narrative, economy or general game design consulting on a variety of topics
- Un-spaghetti your Ink
- Storylets
- Game writing and editing
- Narrative design
- Technical, systems, narrative, economy or general game design consulting on a variety of topics
- Un-spaghetti your Ink
- Storylets
September 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
One of the projects I'm working on is currently delayed, so I remain open to contract work. Pay me human money for:
- Game writing and editing
- Narrative design
- Technical, systems, narrative, economy or general game design consulting on a variety of topics
- Un-spaghetti your Ink
- Storylets
- Game writing and editing
- Narrative design
- Technical, systems, narrative, economy or general game design consulting on a variety of topics
- Un-spaghetti your Ink
- Storylets
The Alters continues to be one of my surprise favourite games of 2025.
The story-focused team management backed with some just interesting enough exploration and plate spinning is a winning formula that’s hard to put down.
The story-focused team management backed with some just interesting enough exploration and plate spinning is a winning formula that’s hard to put down.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Alters continues to be one of my surprise favourite games of 2025.
The story-focused team management backed with some just interesting enough exploration and plate spinning is a winning formula that’s hard to put down.
The story-focused team management backed with some just interesting enough exploration and plate spinning is a winning formula that’s hard to put down.
youtu.be/ohjV5xwMuxU
Played a bit of Herdling during lunch. It's cool, made by the people who did FAR: Lone Sails.
We need another term for Cinematic Platformers that don't have a lot of platforming but are still linear cinematic minimal play experiences with puzzles.
Played a bit of Herdling during lunch. It's cool, made by the people who did FAR: Lone Sails.
We need another term for Cinematic Platformers that don't have a lot of platforming but are still linear cinematic minimal play experiences with puzzles.
Herdling - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation
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August 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
youtu.be/ohjV5xwMuxU
Played a bit of Herdling during lunch. It's cool, made by the people who did FAR: Lone Sails.
We need another term for Cinematic Platformers that don't have a lot of platforming but are still linear cinematic minimal play experiences with puzzles.
Played a bit of Herdling during lunch. It's cool, made by the people who did FAR: Lone Sails.
We need another term for Cinematic Platformers that don't have a lot of platforming but are still linear cinematic minimal play experiences with puzzles.
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Red Hook Studios is hiring!
We are currently in search of a Build Engineer with experience in Unreal Engine 4/5.
Submit your application here: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/27
We are currently in search of a Build Engineer with experience in Unreal Engine 4/5.
Submit your application here: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/27
August 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Red Hook Studios is hiring!
We are currently in search of a Build Engineer with experience in Unreal Engine 4/5.
Submit your application here: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/27
We are currently in search of a Build Engineer with experience in Unreal Engine 4/5.
Submit your application here: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/27
Wow, it's wild to learn that Arc System Works used the exact same hack we ended up using on Darkest Dungeon II for extruding outlines.
August 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Wow, it's wild to learn that Arc System Works used the exact same hack we ended up using on Darkest Dungeon II for extruding outlines.
Dear me, I was… from Taisuke Kanasaki, the Art Director of Hotel Dusk, is even less interactive than I would have expected.
But I’m a sucker for the A-ha style rotoscoping with wiggly shading and the story is pretty cute.
$10 if you have a Switch 2 and don’t mind slow slice-of-life stories.
But I’m a sucker for the A-ha style rotoscoping with wiggly shading and the story is pretty cute.
$10 if you have a Switch 2 and don’t mind slow slice-of-life stories.
July 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Dear me, I was… from Taisuke Kanasaki, the Art Director of Hotel Dusk, is even less interactive than I would have expected.
But I’m a sucker for the A-ha style rotoscoping with wiggly shading and the story is pretty cute.
$10 if you have a Switch 2 and don’t mind slow slice-of-life stories.
But I’m a sucker for the A-ha style rotoscoping with wiggly shading and the story is pretty cute.
$10 if you have a Switch 2 and don’t mind slow slice-of-life stories.
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Power Up Audio are one of the best audio houses in the business.
They've worked on some of the best indie games of all time like Darkest Dungeon, Celeste and Into the Breach. Check out their story in this fun Q&A!
@powerupaudio.com
They've worked on some of the best indie games of all time like Darkest Dungeon, Celeste and Into the Breach. Check out their story in this fun Q&A!
@powerupaudio.com
July 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Power Up Audio are one of the best audio houses in the business.
They've worked on some of the best indie games of all time like Darkest Dungeon, Celeste and Into the Breach. Check out their story in this fun Q&A!
@powerupaudio.com
They've worked on some of the best indie games of all time like Darkest Dungeon, Celeste and Into the Breach. Check out their story in this fun Q&A!
@powerupaudio.com
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Hell yeah! This mod rules. steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...
Steam Workshop::8bit Sunglass for everyone
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July 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hell yeah! This mod rules. steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...