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I am creating Squars! An ALL-SQUARE roguelite mix of Tower Defense and Clicker game. Follow me for updates! Weekly logs: https://waclawi.itch.io/squars-legacy-version Help me and wishlist Squars! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3547120/Squars/

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Mar 30

There it is! My first Devlog about Squars! I am talking briefly how it all started, showing older versions with different designs and where it is heading. Hope you enjoy! 📽️🟥

youtu.be/T9itXlU99cQ

#screenshotsunday #devlog #gamedev #indiegame

Moved my Tower Defense game to Godot! (Squars - Devlog 0)

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 7h

Check out the new main menu music my friend made! 🤘🟥

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #screenshotsaturday

Wishlist Squars here:
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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 3d

The Command Ship delivers new technology every 3 days but if we’re impatient, we can request a faster shipment… for a price. 😎

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 6d

Had to take a week off but I am back with #weekly 22! Squars Discord, Steam integration, Closed Alpha, you name it! Come on in and give it a read :)

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#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

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Weekly #22 (29.09.2025 - 12.10.2025) - Join my Discord!

Howdy In the last Weekly, I shared my hopes to release a Closed Alpha version of Squars. Unfortunately, I got pretty sick and had to skip a Weekly for the first time in 22 weeks! 😅 The good news is...

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 13d

This is the first time in 23 weeks that I haven’t been able to publish the next weekly update due to illness, but stay tuned! I’ll do my best to update you on Squars’ progress as soon as possible!

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev

Wishlist Squars here:
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Squars on Steam

SQUARS Corp has assigned you to a new planet. Build your base, learn new skills, obtain powerful modules and defend against massive waves of various enemies in this stylistically minimalist, roguelite...

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 19d

In yesterday's Weekly, I mentioned that we can make various spray towers, so here's another example, alongside the flamethrower: a healing spray tower in action! 🟩💚

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 20d

How you doing, how you doing! Come on down and check out my newest #Weekly #21 for SQUARS 💪🟥🤘! An all-square #roguelite mix of #towerdefense and #clicker game!

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#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

Weekly #21 (22.09.2025 - 28.09.2025) - Spray Towers FTW

Howdy! I’m counting down the days to the Closed Alpha release. If all goes well, it should be available next week! Along with that, I’ll share a link to the Discord server for anyone who wants to...

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 22d

A FLAMETHROWEEER! 🔥🔥🔥🔫

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #followfriday

Wishlist Squars here:
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Play Legacy Version here:
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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 26d

- How’s your collision system rework?
- Oh yeah, it’s flawless!

New collision system 🤪:

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #bug

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · 27d

New #weekly number 20, made it right before midnight my time ⏰❗

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#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

Wishlist Squars here:
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Play Legacy Version here:
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Weekly #20 (15.09.2025 - 21.09.2025) - Energy Tiles

Howdy! Quick weekly update from me – written just before midnight! If you’re new here: Squars is an all-square roguelite that blends tower defense with clicker mechanics 🙂 🏹 Targeting Priori...

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 17

The Building Placement Indicator just got an upgrade! It now displays the energy generator field and highlights whether a spot is occupied or already being harvested 🚜

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #wishlistwednesday

Jump in and wishlist here!
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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 16

Energy Generator performance now depends on how many tiles remain unoccupied, making it significantly more space-demanding.

Also, new icons. I made them myself! 😁

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 14

Good day, square lovers! #Weekly #19 just dropped, so grab a coffee and give it a try! 💪🟥☕

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#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #screenshotsunday

Weekly #19 (08.09.2025 - 14.09.2025) - New enemies!

Howdy! Another great week has passed, and I’m getting closer and closer to releasing the closed-alpha version (my todo list is finally no longer scrollable!). Soon, people willing to help me test wi.....

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 10

Added a new enemy that comes with a brand-new Evasion Component. With nearly a 90% chance to dodge projectiles, you’ll have more luck using click attacks or explosive damage!

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #godot #wishlistwednesday

Wishlist Squars here:
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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 7

What a week! The new #weekly just dropped so come on in and give it a read, there's a lot to cover!

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#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

Weekly #18 (01.09.2025 - 07.09.2025) - Overcharge!

Howdy! This week was insane! I honestly don’t know how I managed to keep up the pace, but I’m really proud of what got done :D There’s way too much to cover in detail, so I’ll just highlight t...

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 7

I just finished one of the fancier features — powering up the BEAM! 🟦🟦🟦

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #screenshotsunday

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Darran (writes games) @dbnolan.bsky.social · Sep 6

The puzzle game I've been doing narrative stuff for has a little trailer. Expect fiendish slidey puzzling and
[L O R E] galore #gamedev #indiegames

Hypnic Jerk @hypnic.jerk.software · Sep 6

New demo focusing on the new mine zone mechanics, along with some hidden stuff.

hypnic-jerk.itch.io/slips

#GodotEngine #puzzle #trailer

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 5

At last, the player can heal 💚 their own building by clicking! This can be very useful in tense moments!

Follow me for more updates on Squars 😁

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #followfriday

Wishlist Squars here:
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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 3

I am glad you like it 💪🟥🤘

waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 3

Wohoo! Shortcuts for buttons!

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #wishlistwednesday

Wishlist Squars here:
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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hope you enjoy playing with numbers! Squars has many upgrades, and the new resources details panel will surely come in handy! 😎

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Aug 31

That was close, but I still managed to upload the new Weekly on time. Phew!

Come on in and give it a read! 👀

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#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #devlog #screenshotsunday

Weekly #17 (25.08.2025 – 31.08.2025) - Charging Batteries

Howdy! It’s 11 PM for me, but I still managed to upload on schedule. Phew! If you’re new here, Squars is an all-square roguelite that mixes Tower Defense with a Clicker game 🙂 🔋 Charges Batt...

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Aug 29

Added the Charge Batteries building and a new skill, Battery Maintenance, which increases the maximum number of clicking charges.

Also added building icons to the map! :)

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #feedbackfriday

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Aug 29

love it! What did you use?

waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Aug 27

Skip night when all enemies are cleared. I like Dome Keeper’s wave cycle, but I worry about players stalling with the last enemy 😅. Any thoughts?

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #wishlistwednesday

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waclawi @waclawi.bsky.social · Aug 25

Simple melee damage animation added to the Squarlings
💪🟥🤘

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot

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