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Gematsu @gematsu.com · 11d

Outward 2 launches in summer 2026

Outward 2 will launch for PC via Steam in summer 2026, developer Nine Dots Studio announced.

Outward 2 launches in summer 2026

Outward 2 will launch for PC via Steam in summer 2026, developer Nine Dots Studio announced.

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Punto De Respawn @puntoderespawn.bsky.social · 10d

🆕 ¡Outward 2 ha sido anunciado!

📰 Se confirma su lanzamiento para verano de 2026

➡️ Vuelve uno de los RPG de acción en mundo abierto más desafiante con grandes mejoras

👉 puntoderespawn.com/noticias/out...

#Outward2 | @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social

Outward 2 ha confirmado que llegará en verano de 2026

Durante el PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct se anunció que Outward 2, el RPG de acción en mundo abierto se lanzará en verano de 2026.

puntoderespawn.com

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bouncecastlegame.bsky.social @bouncecastlegame.bsky.social · Aug 29

Bounce Castle is previewing one of the Elite enemies this week, the Bishop! #bouncecastle #castlebounce #turnbasedThursday #indiegames #cartoon #animation #strategygames

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Rob Koska - Revenge of the Firstborn @rob-in-mn.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

This week, I've done a write up of the crafting system for Revenge of the Firstborn. It's a very accurate implementation of the 3.5 SRD's crafting system. You check out the writeup at tinyurl.com/4xuwr6xh

Revenge of the Firstborn - Revenge of the Firstborn's Crafting System - Steam News

Learn about how item creation works in Revenge of the Firstborn's implementation of the 3.5 SRD's crafting feats.

tinyurl.com

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Ibi - Tales Game Studio @talesgamestudio.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you a bunch for hosting #TurnBasedThursday

We are currently working on a strategy roguelike called "King's Guard" - it's a cynical take on keeping an ungrateful monarch alive. You can try our demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3720900/...

Demo Trailer:
youtu.be/Gwr-JdRW8f4?...

King's Guard on Steam

In this turn-based strategy roguelike your job is to keep an ungrateful king alive. As the royal guard's manager you unlock upgrades, assign badges for special skills and try to keep morale and suppli...

store.steampowered.com

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Mighty Yell @mightyyell.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks for hosting!

What we got:

bsky.app/profile/migh...

Mighty Yell @mightyyell.bsky.social · Aug 28

In case you were wondering about Missile Command Delta player reactions… #turnbasedthursday

A collage of images with the subtitle WHAT I EXPECTED, featuring a particularly funny mashup image of Missile Command + HD Extreme Edition + & Knuckles and “somehow Atari returned”

A collage of images with the subtitle WHAT I GOT, featuring a mashup image of chess, missile strategy game, a highfleet thermal signature guy and a mouthwashing screenshot of a mummified guy saying “hey we all tried to escape”.

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Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · Aug 28

@ninedotsstudio.bsky.social, thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

Drifter Dynasty is a turn-based strategy RPG featuring brawling and rhythm gameplay. Check out the updated display for character information!
bsky.app/profile/drif...

Drifter Dynasty @drifterdynasty.bsky.social · Aug 28

Drifter Dynasty's character status screen now displays a unit’s skill and items! Speaking of skills, I think it’s just about time we showcase the very first one. Tune in next time to see Dauntless Draw in action!

#godotengine #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart

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scriptwelder 💾 Deep Sleep IS OUT NOW! @scriptwelder.com · Aug 28

My latest game is a horror adventure game with turn based combat!

bsky.app/profile/scri...

scriptwelder 💾 Deep Sleep IS OUT NOW! @scriptwelder.com · Aug 1

So how does that combat work anyway?
• It's like a puzzle where you try to use your inventory items in the most effective way
• Some weapons will slow the enemies down, some will make them attack faster
• Some weapons cause damage over time
• Defensive weapons block a portion of incoming damage

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the 👻🎃HallowEvie🎃👻 🏳️‍⚧️🎮 @sinebadger.bsky.social · Aug 28

Heya #TurnBasedThursday ☺️

I’m making a fake DS RPG about a mystery-solving coffee barista. Turn enemies into customers by dodging and responding to their angry words

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DISSIMILAR - Opal Grave Games @opalgravegames.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you for hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday !

Here is a preview of some epic battles awaiting our players in Dissimilar 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/2904360/...

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Matthew - CurlyGoblin Dev @curlygoblin.bsky.social · Aug 28

@ninedotsstudio.bsky.social thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday this week!

Dual Eclipse is releasing September 12th! 🌞

Recently I've been showing off more class abilities and unique cards that can be looted in my trick-taking RPG. 🃏⚔️

#gamedev #indiegame #rpg

Matthew - CurlyGoblin Dev @curlygoblin.bsky.social · Aug 23

Dual Eclipse, my trick-taker RPG, comes out next month!!🌞
store.steampowered.com/app/3048300/Dual_Eclipse/

Juggernaut is a Paladin ability that slams enemies for massive damage using Shield and Armor cards! 🛡️💫

#gamedev #indiegame #RPG #ScreenshotSaturday

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galdred.bsky.social @galdred.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you for hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday, @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social !
This week's update of Zodiac Legion is a deep dive into the research and development process of our combat system, especially when it comes to doing armor justice:
bsky.app/profile/gald...

galdred.bsky.social @galdred.bsky.social · Aug 28

Let's turn my Tacticon presentation into a TLDW thread about medieval armored warfare on foot and overdesigning the gameplay mechanics of ZodiacLegion :
bsky.app/profile/tact...

Knight Tactics: From medieval manuscripts to the gameplay mechanics of Zodiac Legion

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Hypersect ⚔️ making Never’s End @hypersect.com · Aug 28

Hi @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social, thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

Never's End is a turn-based tactical #rpg where you return from death into the midst of a global cataclysm 🗡️

store.steampowered.com/app/1999930?...

In this video we showcase some of our combat mechanics, check it out! 👇

Hypersect ⚔️ making Never’s End @hypersect.com · Aug 22

Do you always dive head first into battle? 🧠⚔️

Take a breath and think. In Never’s End, delaying turns ⏳ and repositioning 🔄 can be deadlier than the sharpest blade.

#gamedev #indiedev #NeversEnd

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John Lansing | Fantasy Football Tactics @jlansing19.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks so much for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! The demo for my magical and turn based tactical football RPG, Fantasy Football Tactics, releases in 7 days!
bsky.app/profile/jlan...

John Lansing | Fantasy Football Tactics @jlansing19.bsky.social · Aug 28

Fantasy Football Tactics is a turn based tactics RPG where victory comes from scoring goals, not slaying enemies.

The Striker's Stiff Arm ability pushes back an opponent in both space and time... and off the map!

Demo in 7 days!

✨ store.steampowered.com/app/3035460?... ✨

#turnbasedthursday #rpg

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Vagrus by Lost Pilgrims Studios @lostpilgrims.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday 🖤

#Vagrus is our story-rich #turnbased strategy #RPG w/ 💯+ hrs of content based on decades-long #dnd campaigns.

Check out our latest DLC teaser here:
bsky.app/profile/did:...

Vagrus by Lost Pilgrims Studios @lostpilgrims.bsky.social · Aug 28

Deep below ground, inside caverns whose depths hide inky darkness, many arachnids make their home...

This week bringing you a DLC teaser of a particularly spindly kind – caverns beneath Varnurud the spiders call home.

Read more here:
vagrus.com/news/where-s...

#IndieGameDev #rpg #darkfantasy

Where Spiders Tread | VAGRUS

Project Update about the progress of the development of indie game Vagrus - The Riven Realms.

vagrus.com

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Pierre Champon - Mystical Tactics @morm87.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hi @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social, thanks for hosting this #TurnBasedThursday!
Your "traditional" roguelike looks awesome, we need more with graphics like that.
On my side, I'm having a blast working on the new content for the full release of Mystical Tactics.
bsky.app/profile/did:...

Pierre Champon - Mystical Tactics @morm87.bsky.social · Aug 28

I'm currently working hard on the full release of Mystical Tactics, my turn-based tactical-RPG with roguelike features.
The last addition is a new class, the druid, which is able to transform into a bear 🐻!
store.steampowered.com/app/2850600

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Terra Randoma / Those Far Stars @terrarandoma.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hey @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday this week and the amazing event art! I'm reading old Creepy issues lately, and this image would feel there right at home!

We recently released a major update to Terra Randoma featuring a codex 📑

bsky.app/profile/terr...

Terra Randoma / Those Far Stars @terrarandoma.bsky.social · Jul 17

Nothing like sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away 🎶 and going through the stuff I found while adventuring at Terra Randoma 🍄🐸💎🐟

#turnbased #roguelike #RPG #procgen #lowpoly #openworld

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Jeremy // Making Star Spark @jeremyjackson.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

I'm making #StarSpark, a turn-based fighting game. Fighters gather to compete in a tournament where they'll have to survive danger filled routes in addition to defeating the other participants.

Last week I made speech bubbles.

#GameDev #IndieGameDev #Godot

Jeremy // Making Star Spark @jeremyjackson.bsky.social · Aug 23

This week I finished up the uppercut skill I was working on and then started planning out the trailer for the steam page. While doing that, I thought it'd be cool to have some pre-fight and post-fight dialogue for the characters.

#ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieGameDev #Godot #StarSpark

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One Man Left | Mage Food Truck is OUT! @onemanleft.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

Mage Food Truck is content complete this week! Time to make a launch trailer. Search for exotic ingredients, craft meals and avoid monsters!

🥧Demo & Wishlist: bit.ly/MageFoodTruck

#roguelike #cardgame #dnd #indiegame

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Iron Loop Games @ironloopgames.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

Craft spells🔮. Cast spells✨. Watch your enemies burn🔥. Unlock new magic⚡.

That’s Instruments of Power.

🎮 Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3791850/...

Instruments of Power on Steam

Instruments of Power blends tactical combat and spell crafting. Project yourself into fragile avatars and unleash custom spells to defeat vicious enemies in turn-based battles. Discover forgotten magi...

store.steampowered.com

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Tamar Curry @tamarcurry.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

Drop-In Dungeon (currently in early development) is a fantasy themed, Collapse-style puzzle roguelite where you build up luck to survive waves of oncoming monsters.

Aiming to have the web playable version available in the near future!

#GameDev #turnbased

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Quasimorph, 0.9.7 in OBT! @quasimorph.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday, ‪‪@ninedotsstudio.bsky.social!
Quasimorph is a #turnbased extraction #roguelike. Unforgiving combat, your own spacecraft, and mysterious dark threat to all life.
The path to success doesn't have to be expensive!

Quasimorph, 0.9.7 in OBT! @quasimorph.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sometimes you don't need much to be successful.
#WishlistWednesday #roguelike #turnbased #gamedev

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Folk Emerging 🦣 stone age 4X @curiousdynamics.bsky.social · Aug 28

i'm deep down the rabbithole of addressing feedback from Folk Emerging's recent beta. it's fun having a good amount of quantitative data on which to base design decisions and prioritize tasks. updates coming soon!

cheers @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social for hosting #TurnBasedThursday!

screenshot of a spreadsheet with feedback. partially blurred

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Into The Grid || Early Access 🔜 Nov. 10! @flatlinestudios.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks for hosting @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social!

If you feel like hacking megacorps to the ground, give Into The Grid's demo a try!

🌐 Explore a 3D virtual maze!
🤖 Engage in puzzling card combats!
💼 Hack the filthy corpos to the ground!

store.steampowered.com/app/2576200

#cyberpunk #indiegames

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