Johan Hjärpe
@johanhjarpe.bsky.social
Father of two. Alleged game developer. One half of @mytho-logic.bsky.social.
- Filcher (2021)
- Superfighters Deluxe (2018)
- Superfighters (2011)
- Barbarian Onslaught: The Secret of Steel (2009)
https://johanhjarpe.com
- Filcher (2021)
- Superfighters Deluxe (2018)
- Superfighters (2011)
- Barbarian Onslaught: The Secret of Steel (2009)
https://johanhjarpe.com
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Johan Hjärpe
@johanhjarpe.bsky.social
· Oct 19
Hello! I'm an indie game developer. I also make art and music. These days I'm mostly raising a baby though! 👶
Games:
💥 SUPERFIGHTERS DELUXE, a chaotic online 2D brawler. A new update is in the works!
💎 FILCHER, a first-person stealth game / immersive sim. I would love to make another one some day!
Games:
💥 SUPERFIGHTERS DELUXE, a chaotic online 2D brawler. A new update is in the works!
💎 FILCHER, a first-person stealth game / immersive sim. I would love to make another one some day!
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🚨 Sound the alarm! 🚨 The Dwarf Fortress Siege Update is OUT NOW on Steam and itchio!
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🚨 Sound the alarm! 🚨 The Dwarf Fortress Siege Update is OUT NOW on Steam and itchio!
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Our games, on sale, now!
store.steampowered.com/curator/3405...
#SteamAutumnSale #SuperfightersDeluxe #Filcher
store.steampowered.com/curator/3405...
#SteamAutumnSale #SuperfightersDeluxe #Filcher
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our games, on sale, now!
store.steampowered.com/curator/3405...
#SteamAutumnSale #SuperfightersDeluxe #Filcher
store.steampowered.com/curator/3405...
#SteamAutumnSale #SuperfightersDeluxe #Filcher
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You think the cleaner is only good for cleaning?
Ha! Think again!
How about spraying oil and setting it on fire?
Such a classic... (just one example from many)
#screenshotsaturday #immersivesim #retrospace #horror #scifi #indiegame
Ha! Think again!
How about spraying oil and setting it on fire?
Such a classic... (just one example from many)
#screenshotsaturday #immersivesim #retrospace #horror #scifi #indiegame
September 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
You think the cleaner is only good for cleaning?
Ha! Think again!
How about spraying oil and setting it on fire?
Such a classic... (just one example from many)
#screenshotsaturday #immersivesim #retrospace #horror #scifi #indiegame
Ha! Think again!
How about spraying oil and setting it on fire?
Such a classic... (just one example from many)
#screenshotsaturday #immersivesim #retrospace #horror #scifi #indiegame
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Yes! We finally implemented the Thief-like ledge-grabbing feature, which made the sense of freedom and the exploration a thousand times better in an instant.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #thief #immersivesim #horror #retrospace
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #thief #immersivesim #horror #retrospace
August 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yes! We finally implemented the Thief-like ledge-grabbing feature, which made the sense of freedom and the exploration a thousand times better in an instant.
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #thief #immersivesim #horror #retrospace
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #thief #immersivesim #horror #retrospace
One of the fun things about looking at code you wrote years ago is finding comments like this. 🤷
July 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
One of the fun things about looking at code you wrote years ago is finding comments like this. 🤷
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Filcher, by solo dev @johanhjarpe.bsky.social, is a fun spiritual successor to the classic Thief Series. If you can get it at the right price, it's well worth it. Full review below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYXd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYXd...
Filcher Review
YouTube video by CarmelOP
www.youtube.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Filcher, by solo dev @johanhjarpe.bsky.social, is a fun spiritual successor to the classic Thief Series. If you can get it at the right price, it's well worth it. Full review below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYXd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYXd...
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Get our games for cheap during the #SteamSummerSale! The sale ends July 10th @ 10 AM PT.
👉 Superfighters Deluxe (50% off): store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
👉 Filcher (20% off): store.steampowered.com/app/1355650/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #SteamSale
👉 Superfighters Deluxe (50% off): store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
👉 Filcher (20% off): store.steampowered.com/app/1355650/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #SteamSale
June 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Get our games for cheap during the #SteamSummerSale! The sale ends July 10th @ 10 AM PT.
👉 Superfighters Deluxe (50% off): store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
👉 Filcher (20% off): store.steampowered.com/app/1355650/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #SteamSale
👉 Superfighters Deluxe (50% off): store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
👉 Filcher (20% off): store.steampowered.com/app/1355650/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #SteamSale
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📣 Attention superfighters!
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.2 is out!
🛠️ Patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/855...
👉 Store page: store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #IndieGame #GameDev #GameUpdate
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.2 is out!
🛠️ Patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/855...
👉 Store page: store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #IndieGame #GameDev #GameUpdate
Superfighters Deluxe - Steam News Hub
Updates, events, and news from the developers of Superfighters Deluxe.
store.steampowered.com
June 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
📣 Attention superfighters!
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.2 is out!
🛠️ Patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/855...
👉 Store page: store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #IndieGame #GameDev #GameUpdate
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.2 is out!
🛠️ Patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/855...
👉 Store page: store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #IndieGame #GameDev #GameUpdate
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📣 Only 11 hours left!
Get Superfighters Deluxe at 🔥65% off🔥 and try out the new v1.4.1 update!
store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #indiegame #gamedev #SteamSale
Get Superfighters Deluxe at 🔥65% off🔥 and try out the new v1.4.1 update!
store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #indiegame #gamedev #SteamSale
Save 65% on Superfighters Deluxe on Steam
Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-...
store.steampowered.com
April 27, 2025 at 5:37 AM
📣 Only 11 hours left!
Get Superfighters Deluxe at 🔥65% off🔥 and try out the new v1.4.1 update!
store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #indiegame #gamedev #SteamSale
Get Superfighters Deluxe at 🔥65% off🔥 and try out the new v1.4.1 update!
store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #indiegame #gamedev #SteamSale
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Had a great launch party for this tonight.
Usually when I release my games I sit at home and feel nervous, so for once it was nice to feel nervous in public instead. We did a Pogo Kombat tournament. Folks loved it. This might be a good game? Good Steam reviews so far. Feels nice. G'night folks.
Usually when I release my games I sit at home and feel nervous, so for once it was nice to feel nervous in public instead. We did a Pogo Kombat tournament. Folks loved it. This might be a good game? Good Steam reviews so far. Feels nice. G'night folks.
Physics-Based Pogo Stick Platformer
||||||||||||| P O G O P P L |||||||||||||
is OUT NOW on STEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/1640220/...
||||||||||||| P O G O P P L |||||||||||||
is OUT NOW on STEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/1640220/...
April 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Had a great launch party for this tonight.
Usually when I release my games I sit at home and feel nervous, so for once it was nice to feel nervous in public instead. We did a Pogo Kombat tournament. Folks loved it. This might be a good game? Good Steam reviews so far. Feels nice. G'night folks.
Usually when I release my games I sit at home and feel nervous, so for once it was nice to feel nervous in public instead. We did a Pogo Kombat tournament. Folks loved it. This might be a good game? Good Steam reviews so far. Feels nice. G'night folks.
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Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 is out!
Also the game will be a whopping 65% off for one week!
Patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/855...
Store page:
store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #IndieGame #SteamSale #GameDev
Also the game will be a whopping 65% off for one week!
Patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/855...
Store page:
store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #IndieGame #SteamSale #GameDev
Superfighters Deluxe - Superfighters Deluxe 1.4.1 is out! - Steam News
⭐ Special thanks to Odex for his work on this update! It wouldn't have been possible without him. 🎮 Changelog SFD 1.4.1 ✨ New Features Extended Slots and Teams Double the chaos! The maximum number of ...
store.steampowered.com
April 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 is out!
Also the game will be a whopping 65% off for one week!
Patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/855...
Store page:
store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #IndieGame #SteamSale #GameDev
Also the game will be a whopping 65% off for one week!
Patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/855...
Store page:
store.steampowered.com/app/855860/S...
#SuperfightersDeluxe #IndieGame #SteamSale #GameDev
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Attention superfighters!
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 drops today at 19:00 CET / 18:00 UTC — with a BIG Steam discount! :fire:
#IndieGame #SteamSale #GameDev #SuperfightersDeluxe
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 drops today at 19:00 CET / 18:00 UTC — with a BIG Steam discount! :fire:
#IndieGame #SteamSale #GameDev #SuperfightersDeluxe
April 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Attention superfighters!
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 drops today at 19:00 CET / 18:00 UTC — with a BIG Steam discount! :fire:
#IndieGame #SteamSale #GameDev #SuperfightersDeluxe
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 drops today at 19:00 CET / 18:00 UTC — with a BIG Steam discount! :fire:
#IndieGame #SteamSale #GameDev #SuperfightersDeluxe
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📣 Attention superfighters!
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 drops on April 20!
There will be a big ol' discount, too!
So mark your calendars! Stop the presses! Raise the mainsail!
...and get ready for ACTION!👊💣💥!!!
#SteamSale #IndieGame #SuperfightersDeluxe
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 drops on April 20!
There will be a big ol' discount, too!
So mark your calendars! Stop the presses! Raise the mainsail!
...and get ready for ACTION!👊💣💥!!!
#SteamSale #IndieGame #SuperfightersDeluxe
April 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
📣 Attention superfighters!
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 drops on April 20!
There will be a big ol' discount, too!
So mark your calendars! Stop the presses! Raise the mainsail!
...and get ready for ACTION!👊💣💥!!!
#SteamSale #IndieGame #SuperfightersDeluxe
Superfighters Deluxe v1.4.1 drops on April 20!
There will be a big ol' discount, too!
So mark your calendars! Stop the presses! Raise the mainsail!
...and get ready for ACTION!👊💣💥!!!
#SteamSale #IndieGame #SuperfightersDeluxe
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The Great Pogo Race hath commenced!
#POGOPPL is out April 25th, wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/1640220/...
#POGOPPL is out April 25th, wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/1640220/...
March 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The Great Pogo Race hath commenced!
#POGOPPL is out April 25th, wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/1640220/...
#POGOPPL is out April 25th, wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/1640220/...
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Making noises can be dangerous!
Behold our brand new "noise indicator" which is located next to our beloved light meter.
Nice little thing, eh? (still WIP, though)
note: don't sneeze if you're trying to sneak...
#screenshotsaturday #RetroSpace #indiegame #horror #immersivesim
Behold our brand new "noise indicator" which is located next to our beloved light meter.
Nice little thing, eh? (still WIP, though)
note: don't sneeze if you're trying to sneak...
#screenshotsaturday #RetroSpace #indiegame #horror #immersivesim
March 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Making noises can be dangerous!
Behold our brand new "noise indicator" which is located next to our beloved light meter.
Nice little thing, eh? (still WIP, though)
note: don't sneeze if you're trying to sneak...
#screenshotsaturday #RetroSpace #indiegame #horror #immersivesim
Behold our brand new "noise indicator" which is located next to our beloved light meter.
Nice little thing, eh? (still WIP, though)
note: don't sneeze if you're trying to sneak...
#screenshotsaturday #RetroSpace #indiegame #horror #immersivesim
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PERIPETEIA has officially RELEASED into early access.
This has been an incredible journey thus far, possible only thanks to all of you.
We will continue to release maps, bugfixes, and content for all as it continues development with KS and patron backers early.
store.steampowered.com/app/1437760/
This has been an incredible journey thus far, possible only thanks to all of you.
We will continue to release maps, bugfixes, and content for all as it continues development with KS and patron backers early.
store.steampowered.com/app/1437760/
February 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
PERIPETEIA has officially RELEASED into early access.
This has been an incredible journey thus far, possible only thanks to all of you.
We will continue to release maps, bugfixes, and content for all as it continues development with KS and patron backers early.
store.steampowered.com/app/1437760/
This has been an incredible journey thus far, possible only thanks to all of you.
We will continue to release maps, bugfixes, and content for all as it continues development with KS and patron backers early.
store.steampowered.com/app/1437760/
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youtu.be/OvNNG47rjhQ?...
This guy *gets it*!
This guy *gets it*!
Film Noir Thievin' | Filcher Review | thesummerofmark
YouTube video by thesummerofmark
youtu.be
February 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
youtu.be/OvNNG47rjhQ?...
This guy *gets it*!
This guy *gets it*!
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February 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Hey all! We are making a disco-punk space-horror game, where you can be a sneaky chap or a crazy mutant action hero on a space station swallowed by a black hole.
There will be weird creatures, immersive features, time jumps, and 70s mustaches!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2067820/...
There will be weird creatures, immersive features, time jumps, and 70s mustaches!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2067820/...
November 18, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Hey all! We are making a disco-punk space-horror game, where you can be a sneaky chap or a crazy mutant action hero on a space station swallowed by a black hole.
There will be weird creatures, immersive features, time jumps, and 70s mustaches!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2067820/...
There will be weird creatures, immersive features, time jumps, and 70s mustaches!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2067820/...
Reposted by Johan Hjärpe
As a dedicated fan of immersive sims, I've been waiting for Peripeteia for a long time. After spending 40+ hours with the early access build, here are my honest impressions. 🧵
February 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
As a dedicated fan of immersive sims, I've been waiting for Peripeteia for a long time. After spending 40+ hours with the early access build, here are my honest impressions. 🧵
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Candle Knight and Baron
January 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Candle Knight and Baron
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Next deep dive is up! I attempt to break down Thief's visual and audio aesthetics.
Huge thank you to Thief cutscene director and artist @dthron.bsky.social for taking the time to answer my questions. I'll publish this full interview at a later date.
open.substack.com/pub/pc2000s/...
Huge thank you to Thief cutscene director and artist @dthron.bsky.social for taking the time to answer my questions. I'll publish this full interview at a later date.
open.substack.com/pub/pc2000s/...
Thief - The Dark Project Aesthetics
A Deep Dive into the visual and audio design of Looking Glass Studio's stealth masterpiece
open.substack.com
November 23, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Next deep dive is up! I attempt to break down Thief's visual and audio aesthetics.
Huge thank you to Thief cutscene director and artist @dthron.bsky.social for taking the time to answer my questions. I'll publish this full interview at a later date.
open.substack.com/pub/pc2000s/...
Huge thank you to Thief cutscene director and artist @dthron.bsky.social for taking the time to answer my questions. I'll publish this full interview at a later date.
open.substack.com/pub/pc2000s/...