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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · 1d

By popular demand, mid-battle saves are coming to the game! #TurnBasedThursday

Have you ever wanted to stop playing the game?

Awesome, now you can.

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! I love the horror vibes of your game!

We're developing a radical tactical RPG with a grungy, powerful presentation! We recently overhauled our Steam demo!

store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · 1d

One of my favorite songs from an already outstanding soundtrack! 🤘

dante 🎶 @soundcirclet.net · 1d

some new music for @hybridfiction.bsky.social
(guitars by Jack Durbano)

wishlist + play the demo here! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! Congrats on launching your game—it looks great!

We're making a radical tactical RPG with powerful presentation! We recently released a newly overhauled demo on Steam!

Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · 22d

Devlog #7 is up! We're revealing some new characters as we continue development on the game! Things are headed in a much stranger direction!

Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/304...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! We're making a 2000's punk inspired SRPG! We recently overhauled our Steam demo!

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Aug 22

We've released the Arc 1 Beta to backers! You can also try the game's newly overhauled demo for free!✨

Play the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

Thanks for your support! Let's keep moving forward!

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Sep 3

You can set the "texture not found" image to be any png you want in Gamemaker, and so in the early days of testing I would sometimes be mentally flashbanged by my own hubris

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Aug 22

We've released the Arc 1 Beta to backers! You can also try the game's newly overhauled demo for free!✨

Play the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

Thanks for your support! Let's keep moving forward!

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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dante 🎶 @soundcirclet.net · Aug 14

new trailer for Stratagem Lost with a new demo coming soon - you can hear some of the new music I wrote here!

Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Aug 14

Arc 1's Beta releases on 8/22/25 for backers! Here's a preview!

For everyone else, the game's Steam demo also will be updated! Including more characters, chapters, and story content!

Devlog link: store.steampowered.com/news/app/304...

#indiedev #indiegame

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Aug 14

Arc 1's Beta releases on 8/22/25 for backers! Here's a preview!

For everyone else, the game's Steam demo also will be updated! Including more characters, chapters, and story content!

Devlog link: store.steampowered.com/news/app/304...

#indiedev #indiegame

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Aug 12

Keep your eyes peeled for Thursday! We've got some cool things on the way!

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Jun 23

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BlindCoco Studios @blindcoco.bsky.social · Jun 23

Gales of Nayeli is available NOW on Steam!

store.steampowered.com/app/1878490/...

#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Jun 10

#TurnBasedThursdayFest has wrapped up! Thanks for helping us reach over 5,000 wishlists on Steam last week!😁

For those who missed it: store.steampowered.com/sale/turnbas...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Jun 5

Here's a change from today's devlog—map graphics are getting a makeover! Sprites have been given a HD upgrade to match the rest of the game's style!✨

(For fans of the old sprites, you'll still be able to use them by enabling the "Retro Sprites" option.)

bsky.app/profile/hybr...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Jun 5

We've got a pretty big devlog going up today for #TurnBasedThursdayFest!

Several new characters, major revamps to the game, and more!

Devlog link: store.steampowered.com/news/app/304...

#indiedev #gamedev

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#TurnBasedThursday - Turn-Based Game Showcases @turnbasedthursday.bsky.social · Jun 2

🚨 #TurnBasedThursdayFest's Steam Sale is LIVE! 🚨

store.steampowered.com/sale/TurnBas...

🎮 400+ featured games
💎 Hand-curated selections & hidden gems
🤑 Great deals up to 90%-off!

RPGs, sims, grand strategy, deckbuilders, 4X, roguelikes, puzzlers, city builders… find your next favorite! #Gaming

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Jun 2

We're proud to be a part of this year's #TurnBasedThursdayFest! Come check us out along with many other amazing turn-based games!♟️

Thanks to #TurnBasedThursday team for organizing the event!

Our Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

TBT Fest: store.steampowered.com/sale/TurnBas...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · May 1

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! The art style of your game is so impressive!

Stratagem Lost is a grungy strategy game with powerful punk visuals. We just posted devlog #4!

bsky.app/profile/hybr...

Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · May 1

Devlog #4 is posted! This one focuses on some of the advancements in the game's audio! Bring your headphones for this one! 🎵

Devlog Link: store.steampowered.com/news/app/304...

#TurnBasedThursday #indiedev #gamedev

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · May 1

Devlog #4 is posted! This one focuses on some of the advancements in the game's audio! Bring your headphones for this one! 🎵

Devlog Link: store.steampowered.com/news/app/304...

#TurnBasedThursday #indiedev #gamedev

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Apr 24

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! Stratagem Lost is a strategy RPG with a grungy, 2000's inspired art direction!

Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! Excited to see your new game launch!

Stratagem Lost is a radical tactical RPG inspired by 2000s punk and grunge aesthetics!

Wishlist us on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Apr 3

Thanks for hosting #TurnbasedThursday! Love the look of your game!

Stratagem Lost is a radical tactical RPG inspired by 2000s punk and grunge aesthetics!

Wishlist us on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3041220/...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Mar 24

Huge props to the devs! 🎉 Looks amazing!

Dark Deity 2 @darkdeity.bsky.social · Mar 24

💎Dark Deity 2 is out NOW with a 20% launch discount!💎

It's time to build an army, train your units, and lead them into battle to save Verroa! This is a Strategy RPG you won't want to miss!

store.steampowered.com/app/2446600/...

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Feb 27

We just posted devlog #3, showing off some new characters, the results of some events we've had, and some previews of upcoming features!

Devlog Link: store.steampowered.com/news/app/304...

#indiegame #indiedev

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Stratagem Lost | Hybrid Fiction Games @hybridfiction.bsky.social · Feb 27

That's a wrap for our casting call! Thanks for over 4,000+ total auditions!

VAs, we'll let you know if there's a role for you on the project! We're grateful for your time and your support!

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