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Indie Game Studio based in the Midwestern US. Currently working on our debut game: Tyrant Tactics. Our outsourcing game dev services are listed on our website - https://www.vaporwavegames.com/

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 5d

Happy #FollowFriday! if you're a fan of cozy fishing games, dating games, or both then you're going to love our game, Aqua di Amor, created as part of the @entrylvldev.bsky.social Summer Jam. Come explore a lost world and find love with us
#indiegame #gamejam
vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

Aqua Di Amor (ENTRY LVL Summer Jam) by Vaporwave Studios

Fishing for Love in a Lost World

vaporwave-studios.itch.io

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 1d

Big thanks again to @entrylvldev.bsky.social for hosting this jam, to the judges for voting for us and of course all of the other amazing participants and their games! 🙏❤️

ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 1d

Taking first-place—Aqua Di Amor by the creative folks at @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social! 🥇✨

This cozy fishing-themed #datingsim lets you reel in treasures & befriend god-like merfolk in a stunning pixelated world long abandoned by humankind.

🔗 vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

Aqua Di Amor (ENTRY LVL Summer Jam) by Vaporwave Studios

Fishing for Love in a Lost World

vaporwave-studios.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 1d

🌟 The #SummerEntryJam results are in! 🌟

Our first-ever #gamejam has ended, and wow—you guys blew us away! After a month of judging, we’re proud to announce the top three #indiegame entries. 🐲💚

Hats off to our winners, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made hosting this jam so much fun! 🥳

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 2d

Yesss shout out to our concept artist @andrewmalique.bsky.social

vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 2d

vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

Aqua Di Amor (ENTRY LVL Summer Jam) by Vaporwave Studios

Fishing for Love in a Lost World

vaporwave-studios.itch.io

vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 2d

Original concept art for our original 4 meramids: Lua, Basim, Ningyo, and Nyai. Find, appease, and romance them all in Aqua Di Amor! Available now on itchio
#IndieDev #IndieGame

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 3d

It's Sunday, that means another Studio showcase for #ShowMeSunday! This week we have our Lead 2D animator and Art Director, Juan. Check out more of his work at his ArtStation! www.artstation.com/sethinthespace
#PixelArt #indiedev

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 4d

vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

Aqua Di Amor (ENTRY LVL Summer Jam) by Vaporwave Studios

Fishing for Love in a Lost World

vaporwave-studios.itch.io

vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 4d

If you're a fan of cozy dating sims then check out our latest title, Aqua di Amor! Explore an abandoned world, find love, and reconnect with your ancestors. Check it out today at the link in the replies.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegames #indiedev

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 5d

Aqua Di Amor (ENTRY LVL Summer Jam) by Vaporwave Studios

Fishing for Love in a Lost World

vaporwave-studios.itch.io

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 6d

Quick peak at the variety of Mission Objectives you might encounter in Tyrant Tactics.
#TurnBasedThursday #indiegames #indiedev

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 9d

The many forms of the Confederation of Free States' primary Tyrant, the Assailant. From design to final sprite (and bonus real life version with 1/144 model for scale)
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

Design sketch for Assailant class Tyrant used by the Confederation of Free States in Tyrant: Tactics.

Animation Model for Assailant class Tyrant used by the Confederation of Free States in Tyrant: Tactics.

Final 2D sprite for Assailant class Tyrant used by the Confederation of Free States in Tyrant: Tactics.

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 9d

Blanksword's Kickstarter is about to hit 50%! We're not at the halfway mark yet, so we still have good hopes to reach the finish line, but we need your help in doing so!

Please consider backing us and spreading the word if you want to support a small marginalized team making a big game 🙏

Blanksword's Kickstarter landing page, showing almost 24k€ out of 48k€ being funded.

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you! ❤️ This is just fan art although plok is a bit of a deeper cut

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 10d

It's another #ShowMeSunday that means it's time for another studio showcase! This week it's our audio engineer and UI design @caninelotus.bsky.social ! You can check out some of his art here or take a look at his Youtube for music: youtu.be/wQjefPczkos

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 11d

Rounding out our animations for the infantry unit sprite nicely.
#ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 12d

Happy #FollowFriday! Whether you're a fan of cozy games, strategy games, giant robots or mermaids we've got something for you!
#indiedev #gamedev

Screenshot of in game footage of our title "Aqua di Amor."

Menu footage in game from our title "Tyrant Tactics."

Character art from our title "Aqua di Amor."

In game screenshot from our title "Tyrant Tactics."

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 13d

Even as advanced as they are, Tyrants are still capable of being humbled by a lowly tank when operated by inexperienced pilots.
#TurnBasedThursday #indiedev #gamedev

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 16d

Our next #SummerEntryJam feature: Aqua Di Amor—a cozy, fishing-themed #datingsim by the wonderful folks at @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social! 🧜‍♀️❣️

Set sail in this #indiegame as a lone fisher on a quest to rebuild the bonds his ancestors shared with the merfolk.

🔗 vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · Aug 31

Finishing up our project for the @entrylvldev.bsky.social game jam! Here's a little teaser of what we've been working on
#indiedev #indiegame

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 16d

"Among the inventions that the Tarkovsky Expedition returned from their deep space journey with, the Arm Loader was the most significant. A revolutionary manned labor mech, it is said to have 100x the efficiency of a normal human laborer in Zero Gravity."
#pixelArt #indiedev

vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 17d

It's #ShowMeSunday which means it's time for another studio showcase! This week it's one of our 3D Modelers Anastasia! You can see more of what she does over on itch annis15.itch.io
or Sketchfab
sketchfab.com/anastasia.ge...
#Indiedev #3DArt

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 18d

Our vehicle destruction animations bring a little ol fashion Metal Slug energy
#ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev

vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 19d

Do you like 3D models or 2D sprites? Well then give us a Follow and watch us turn 3D models INTO 2D sprites.
#FollowFriday #indiedev #indiegame

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 20d

Happy #TurnBasedThursday! If you're a fan of advance wars or mechs then you'll love our upcoming project: Tyrant Tactics. Check out an early look at our alpha
#indiegame #indiedev

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 22d

✨Happy #TrailerTuesday! ✨
The Knightling is out now! 🛡️

#indiegame #gamedev #trailer #games #platformer #actionadventure #ps5 #xbox #steam

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vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · 22d

That umbrella can do it all