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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · 4d

We are aware of the recent #Unity #security #vulnerability. It's already been patched in our #games. Please update them, just to stay safe.

No need to worry: there's no evidence this issue has ever been exploited.

More details from Unity here: unity.com/security/sep...

Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · 25d

A new #update for our #IndieGame "Consumption Line" (v1.7.3) is now live on #Steam!

➤ Recipes guide!
➤ A couple of bug fixes.
➤ Eggs now sound like... eggs!

Soup just keeps evolving. Check out all the details here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/391...

Consumption Line - Update 1.7.3 is here! Bug fixes, recipes guide, and... egg sounds?! - Steam News

Bug fixes, a new recipes guide, and the most important addition yet: eggs finally sound like eggs.

store.steampowered.com

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Sep 12

Our short, experimental, fully free #IndieGame now has 95% positive reviews on #Steam! We're happy to see players enjoy our little creation so much. It's free and you can play it in only 30 minutes... So, what are you waiting for? Give it a go!

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LadiesGamers.com @ladiesgamers.bsky.social · Sep 5

This week news about Consumption Line, Little Kitty, Big City, Paws and Leaves, Yooka-Replaylee, Twinkleby, Kejora, Coffee Talk Tokyo, Swan Song, and Cozy Caravan. wp.me/p70tPw-pZb #gamingnews @rhombicogames.bsky.social , @piratepr.com
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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you so much for the shout-out! We appreciate it! 🥫❤️

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Sep 5

Everyone has been waiting for years for the release of #Silksong. Nobody was waiting for #IndieGame "Consumption Line".

But here it is anyway: a free, experimental, 30-minute soup factory game about food systems & capitalism.

Check it out for #free on #Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3919860/...

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Sep 4

#Linux gamers: you're only 2.64% of #Steam (according to the HW survey), but you've got 100% of our love. ❤️ "Consumption Line" runs natively on Linux, no Proton required. And have we mentioned it is 100% free?

linuxgameconsortium.com/consumption-...

#LinuxGaming #IndieGame #ConsumptionLine

Consumption Line a Free game worth trying

Consumption Line is a free, bite-sized point and click sim game that puts Linux and Windows players right on the assembly line. Thanks to the creative spark of

linuxgameconsortium.com

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 It's here! Releasing a new #game is always exciting! Even if it's a short & experimental one. Check out "Consumption Line" on #Steam. It's 100% free, and aims to explore themes we should all talk about, including #food systems and deceptive ads. store.steampowered.com/app/3919860/...

Consumption Line on Steam

"Consumption Line" is a short, fully free, experimental indie game about the food industry, deceptive advertising and the downsides of modern life. A sarcastic 30‑minute experience designed ...

store.steampowered.com

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Sep 1

Yeah, we believe the soup factor is terribly underrated in today's games!

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Aug 29

📣 We've made a #game where you experience unlimited soup and zero meaning. 🥫 Coming for #free (ad free and microtransaction free) to #Steam on Monday! Go ahead and #wishlist it now: store.steampowered.com/app/3919860/... #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame

Consumption Line on Steam

"Consumption Line" is a short, fully free, experimental indie game about the food industry, deceptive advertising and the downsides of modern life. A sarcastic 30‑minute experience designed ...

store.steampowered.com

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Aug 20

Day 1: broth, noodles, quota met. 🥫
Day 2: broth, noodles, quota met. 🥫
Day 3: broth, noodles, quota met. 🥫
Day 4: ...something's off. 🤔

This is "Consumption Line", a free 30-minute #experimental #IndieGame about food systems + efficiency. More soon. #GameDev #IndieDev

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Aug 12

At first it's cozy... Then it gets fast... Then it gets strange!
"Consumption Line" is a 100% free, experimental #IndieGame about efficiency, deception, and soup. 🥫⚙️

Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Ps...

Wishlist on #Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3919860/...

#TrailerTuesday #GameDev

"Consumption Line" trailer

YouTube video by Rhombico Games

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you so much! We hope you'll enjoy it!

Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Aug 11

As a small side project, we made a short, experimental, free (no ads, no microtransactions) #IndieGame about the food industry. 🥫 It'll be live on #Steam in a few weeks, so go ahead and wishlist it! In the meantime, here's the #Trailer. youtube.com/watch?v=j0Ps... #GameDev #IndieDev

"Consumption Line" trailer

YouTube video by Rhombico Games

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Jun 30

Our #IndieGame "Power to the People" is now 60% off on #Steam thanks to the #SummerSale!

It's the time to discover:

⚡ Why energy storage matters
⚡ How weather can ruin your day
⚡ What 8 p.m. peak load looks like

It's fun, we promise! Get it now here: store.steampowered.com/app/1413370/...

Can you keep the lights on?
Power to the People
60% off on Steam!
Summer Sale | Until July 10

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Jun 10

📽️ Have you seen the #Trailer for our new #IndieGame about planning and executing burglaries, set in the #70s? 🔦🔓 Go check it out now! youtube.com/watch?v=rmL1...

#TrailerTuesday #IndieDev #gamedev #steam #pcgaming #indiegamedev

"Break, Enter, Repeat" Official Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by Rhombico Games

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · Jun 5

📢 Exciting news! Our #PC #IndieGame about planning and executing burglaries set in the #70s now has a #trailer. Go check it out now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmL1... 📽️🎞️ #PCGaming #Strategy #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #Steam

"Break, Enter, Repeat" Official Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by Rhombico Games

www.youtube.com

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · May 30

This is the first draft for the #animation when you're stopped by a security guard in our #IndieGame about planning and executing burglaries #BreakEnterRepeat. 🚨🔦 The new guard #AI is also coming together nicely! #GameDev #MadeWithUnity #LowPoly #IndieDev

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · May 28

We've started working on a basic #AI for the guard NPCs in our #LowPoly #IndieGame about planning and executing burglaries, "Break, Enter, Repeat". Take a look at the first draft which features 'patrol', 'investigate' and 'chase' states. #GameDev #IndieDev #MadeWithUnity #Unity3D

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · May 28

Our founder spoke with Victor from the 'sneakpeekgg #podcast' about many aspects of #GameDev, including his now 10 years long journey in the industry. Take a look at this short #clip about that time that he was approached by @team17.com to publish "Automachef"! www.youtube.com/shorts/IiKmd...

He thought it was a prank when his first Game Publisher reached out to sign a deal #gamedev

YouTube video by sneakpeekgg

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · May 22

Do you prefer your #Stealth #Game(s) to have a 'field of view' indicator for security guards and other NPCs or not? And why? We're in the process of adding guards to our #IndieGame about burglaries and we'd love your feedback! #GameDev #MadeWithUnity #Unity3D

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · May 21

Some weeks ago, our founder spoke with Victor from the 'sneakpeekgg #podcast' about many aspects of #GameDev, including the emotional weight. Take a look at this #clip, where he reflects on what it means to release a #game, from a personal level.

www.youtube.com/shorts/yT0Tj...

is THIS the HARDEST PART of game dev? #indiedev #gamedev #creatinggames #gaminglife #gamedevelopment

YouTube video by sneakpeekgg

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · May 16

Full steam ahead with the implementation of a new tool in the level editor to set up guard scripts! After all, what is a #Heist #IndieGame without some security guards that need to be avoided (or persuaded, or otherwise dealt with)? #GameDev #MadeWithUnity #Unity3D #LowPoly

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · May 16

Every component matters in your power grid! 🔧 This Micro Substation in #IndieGame #PowerToThePeople is working hard, pulling 25 MW from the grid. Manage your infrastructure down to the last detail! Available on #Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1413370/... ⚡ #PCGaming #LowPoly #Strategy

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Rhombico Games @rhombicogames.bsky.social · May 15

We have started creating a framework for security guards in our #IndieGame about planning and executing burglaries! 🚨 There's still a lot of work to do, but this is a solid foundation! 💪 #GameDev #MadeWithUnity #PCGaming #IndieGameDev #Unity3D

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