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Bonedude Game Studios

@bonedudegamestudios.itch.io
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I'm an indie developer making my debut game Realms & Ruins: Abencor, a pixel art dungeon crawler. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/… Check out more on itch! itch.io/profile/bonedudegamestudios

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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 28/07/2026
Realms & Ruins: Abencor is OUT NOW! Take advantage of the launch discount! store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/... #indiedev #gamedev #dungeoncrawler #retrogaming #SteamNextFest #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Save 17% on Realms and Ruins: Abencor on Steam
Realms & Ruins: Abencor is a first-person, grid-based, open world, retro, pixel art dungeon crawler harkening back to the days of yore. A boomer role-playing game (or bRPG), Realms & Ruins tak...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 06/07/2026
Not much to share. #Nextfest was great & the game is ready just need to hit submit! $11.99 USD and will have a slight launch discount. Itch Devlog Below: bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... #indiedev #gamedev #dungeoncrawler #retrogaming #SteamNextFest #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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July 2026 - Launch day in 23 days
Not much to share, NextFest went great and the game is finished, tested, uploaded, and ready to go on Steam. All that's left is one final click: Submit on July 28th . Launch price will be $11.99 USD w...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 16/06/2026
Steam Next Fest is in full swing! Check out the Realms & Ruins: Abencor Demo! Releasing July 28th! store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/... #SteamNextFest #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg #SNF #demos
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Realms and Ruins: Abencor on Steam
Realms & Ruins: Abencor is a first-person, grid-based, open world, retro, pixel art dungeon crawler harkening back to the days of yore. Realms & Ruins takes inspiration from games like Wizardr...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 03/06/2026
I'm excited to announce that Realms & Ruins: Abencor will launch on July 28, 2026! The demo is live for Steam Next Fest too. We're in the final stretch! bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... #indiedev #gamedev #dungeoncrawler #retrogaming #SteamNextFest #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Realms and Ruins: Abencor on Steam
Realms & Ruins: Abencor is a first-person, grid-based, open world, retro, pixel art dungeon crawler harkening back to the days of yore. Realms & Ruins takes inspiration from games like Wizardr...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 02/05/2026
Realms & Ruins: Abencor Steam Demo is live! Tons of updates and QA passes on the main branch, getting ready for Nextfest and release shortly after! bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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May 2026 - Steam Demo is Live!! Nextfest, release date etc...
The Realms & Ruins: Abencor Steam demo is finally live! It's a small slice of the game to give you an idea of what to expect before I launch the full game. It contains a small area, the Listless Swamp...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 07/03/2026
March 2026: DEMO IS DONE! Want to get an early peak at R&R or help with closed testing? Check out my itch devlog to learn how or just join us in Discord 😀 discord.gg/BRGAEkHxh4 #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui...
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March 2026: Demo is complete! Testers needed!
Hello everyone, The demo for Realms & Ruins is complete! I've since launched a closed test for it if you would like to participate or check out a peak of R&R: Abencor a bit early. All you have to do i...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 01/02/2026
Realms & Ruins is now in beta!!! All core content is complete and implemented. Focus now on playtesting, balancing, polish and making an upcoming demo. Read more on my itch devlog: bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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February 2026: Beta Phase! Upcoming Demo and more!
Over the last development stretch, Realms & Ruins crossed a major milestone. WE ARE OFFICIALLY IN BETA! All core content is in and R&R is feature complete. From here on it’s heavy playtesting, balan.....
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 11/01/2026
New Dungeon coming in Realms & Ruins: Abencor! Not far off the coast stands a lonely tower on an island. What awaits inside?! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 08/01/2026
January 2026: Road to release is upon us! Added 18 new items, 8 new skills (all skills now complete!), plus a new dynamic spell & weapon throwing system. Check out the itch devlog: bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 12/12/2025
December 2025: Realms & Ruins: Abencor devlog is up! Systems polish, new skills, a fresh gameplay trailer, and a release status update. ⚔️ bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... youtu.be/GYam5mPMNIA #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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December 2025: New Trailer, Release Timeline, Some Updates
Happy holidays! I hope everyone is staying warm. This update focuses on refining core combat systems, improving status effect behavior, and tightening up map design. I’ve also put together a new gam.....
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 10/10/2025
October 2025: Lots of performance and balancing improvements as things start coming together and I get closer to release! Check out my itch devlog below: bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 10/09/2025
September 2025: Big update this month! Quests, treasures, puzzles, and more await! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg Read the full breakdown here: bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui...
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September 2025: The treasure update!
Another month in the books! This update includes me filling out the world with treasures and quests, along with some bug fixes, new systems, stats, some puzzles and expanding some of the existing area...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 04/09/2025
Building traps is fun. Treasures await if you can survive! Don't ask me how many takes I had to do for this gif. Wishlist on steam if you like what you see! store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 18/08/2025
Had a great time chatting with @gwbycer.bsky.social‬ about Realms & Ruins: Abencor, dungeon crawlers, game design etc. Highly encourage reaching out and doing an interview! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jiw2...
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Discussing Dungeon Crawlers With Bonedude Game Studios | perceptive Podcast #rpg #indiegames
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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
This week's #indiegamedev interview is with @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io to discuss RPGs, dungeon crawlers, and making their upcoming game: Realms and Ruins: Abencor youtu.be/Jiw2WK3GP_Q , and I'm always looking for more guests for future casts.
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Discussing Dungeon Crawlers With Bonedude Game Studios | perceptive Podcast #rpg #indiegames
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 03/08/2025
Bug fixes, ~45 animations & some UI improvements done! See the full devlog on itch: bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... Wishlist on steam if you like what you see! store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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August 2025 - Animations and UI Improvements!
Summer is nearly over but I've been hard at work. Here’s a rundown of what’s been worked on over the last 30 days or so: Refactored the boat launch script to prevent an exploit that permanently in...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 23/07/2025
I did an inventory of my creatures and had 45 left to animate (idle, walk, attack, damaged, death) and knocked out 10 today. 35 to go! Phew! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 05/07/2025
Finished a full playthrough & I believe I'm still on course for a release later this year. My July Debug diaries are below! bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... Wishlist on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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July 2025: Full playthrough, tons of fixes!
Happy July! It's been scorching hot this month but this update is hot with lots of little fixes and tweaks. Like I've mentioned before, my goals for R&R going forward are finalizing a few systems, add...
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MKSchmidt @mkschmidt30.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Enjoy the new trailer for Cyclopean: The Great Abyss! #ScreenshotSaturday #RPG #Roguelike
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RPG in a Box: The Future of Game Creation! @rpginabox.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Don't forget to grab RPG in a Box on sale before the price goes up! Already own it? Buy it for a friend or family member! Or consider buying an extra copy on another store and help support continued development! Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased RPG in a Box throughout the years! 🥰❤️
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 26/06/2025
Been a while since I did a full playthrough of Realms & Ruins: Abencor. I'm halfway through it & have implemented nearly 40 tweaks and fixes. Had a few "What was I thinking?" moments lol store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 12/06/2025
Another month, another step closer to release. R&R has broken 500 wishlists! Another dungeon complete and I hope to release later this year! Check out my itch devlog below! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui...
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June 2025 - 2 years in! 500 wishlist milestone! New dungeon complete, timeline and future work
Happy summer! This month marks 2 years since I officially announced Realms & Ruins: Abencor. I've been staying busy post DCjam2025. After the jam, R&R reached over 500 wishlists and still growing! Thi...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 07/06/2025
Explore a handcrafted pixel-art world in Realms & Ruins Abencor, a first-person dungeon crawler inspired by classics like Might & Magic -Dozens of dungeons -Hundreds of items, monsters and npc's -Choices that shape the fate of the realm. #PitchYaGame #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 20/05/2025
New hit animations! Previously they were using small streak effects made in engine, but I think this looks a lot better and is less clunky to implement. Time to overhaul my weapon attack effects! bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 17/05/2025
Just a quick devlog on itch to show I'm alive after #dcjam2025 #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #dungeoncrawlerjam2025 bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui...
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May 2025 - Post-DCJam 2025
Hey everybody. Dungeon Crawler Jam 2025 is over and I'm back to Realms & Ruins: Abencor. I played 23 out of 71 entries, which isn't too bad but I got some great feedback and played a ton of awesome cr...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 11/05/2025
My post-#dcjam2025 build is live! Lots of fixes, some QOL and a few additions. bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/project-chan... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #crpg
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Post-Jam Fixes and additions are live!
I believe I have squashed all the bugs and added some QOL and added a few new things for the post-jam release. Here's the patch notes: Fixed an error when looting the equipment lockers behind the lab....
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 10/05/2025
#dcjam2025 concludes tomorrow. I played all the entries! Over 24 hours of dungeon crawler action in this playlist, check it out. Had a ton of fun but back to developing Realms & Ruins! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler
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Dungeon Crawler Jam 2025 - YouTube
I record and play some of the entries from Dungeon Crawler Jam 2025. https://itch.io/jam/dcjam2025
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 21/04/2025
Project Chanticleer is submitted! A modern/sci-fi heist dungeon crawler for #dcjam2025. Please read the project page for some known issues that might help prevent you from getting stuck! Time to play some entries! bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/project-chan... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler
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Project Chanticleer by BonedudeGameStudios
A short sci-fi heist dungeon crawler for Dungeon Crawler Jam 2025!
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 17/04/2025
Dungeon Crawler Jam 2025 (itch.io/jam/dcjam2025) is in full swing! I've gone with #rpginabox again this year and really enjoying how it's coming together. First boss is in! Just cleaning up the rough edges on this dungeon floor and on to the next! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #dcjam2025
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 07/04/2025
April update! Lots done this month, even if the bullet list is a bit short. 2 dungeons complete and another one started, fast travel system and more implemented! Check out the devlog: bonedudegamestudios.itch.io/realmsandrui... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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April 2025 - Dungeons, DCJam2025 and more!
Hello everybody! Lots of work done this month, even if the bullet list is a bit short. 2 dungeons completed and another one started, fast travel system and more implemented! This month, I'll be trying...
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 29/03/2025
Decided a castle will be the next dungeon for Realms & Ruins: Abencor. When it's complete (hopefully this weekend) that will make for 3 dungeons of side content this month! Wishlist now store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/ #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 27/03/2025
Dynamic battle backgrounds are in on the menu based combat system! #dcjam2025 soon! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #dungeoncrawlerjam2025
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 26/03/2025
This is legitimately ~30 seconds of scrolling legalese just to play a game. Why 🤪. They should be required to provide legal counsel to parse this for me. #JustLetMePlay #NobodyReadsThis #ModernGaming #gaming
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 25/03/2025
17 days to #dungeoncrawlerjam2025! Still working on R&R, but I’ve got status effects working in my custom RPG in a Box combat system that I should probably give a catchy name. A few more things to add and all the bones are there to build a jam entry! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox
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Samurai Unicorn @samuni.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Got rejected from an Aussie games showcase, so would you help us out and share this around if it looks like something you'd be interested in playing?
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 23/03/2025
Dungeon Crawler Jam 2025 (itch.io/jam/dcjam2025) is coming soon. Here's a little prototype I've been working on that I might use for the jam or I could dive into RPG maker MZ using the mz3d plugin. I should probably decide asap #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #dcjam2025
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 19/03/2025
Current state of Realms & Ruins: Abencor -89 maps w/ 4 cities, overland areas & 11 dungeons -180+ NPC's & monsters -100+ items & treasures -Completed main storyline + sidequests Phew! Wishlist now store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/ #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 18/03/2025
Not something currently for sale but I did source a few things for a physical edition. Gave one to a buddy who is playtesting and keeping one for myself to keep on my shelf. #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 18/03/2025
Another dungeon completed! A lot done this month! I think a few more quests and dungeons I can really start plugging away at playtesting/balancing. Wishlist Realms & Ruins: Abencor: store.steampowered.com/app/2467200/... #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 13/03/2025
The challenge is to choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 20 Phantasy Star #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev #PhantasyStar
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 13/03/2025
Lots done this evening on Realms & Ruins: Abencor! Finished a dungeon, started a dungeon, added and animated 6 new monsters and some props/decorations. Spidery things are lurking in my next dungeon! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 12/03/2025
The challenge is to choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 19 Halo #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev #Halo
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RPG in a Box: The Future of Game Creation! @rpginabox.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
A net total of 9 more wishlists yesterday - it's a start! 🙌 Let's keep going, everyone! 💪☺️ Go share about RPG in a Box with all of your friends and any communities you're a part of! 🥰 #gamedev #indiedev
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 11/03/2025
The challenge is to choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 18 Warcraft #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev #Warcraft
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 11/03/2025
Phew. Late night finishing another dungeon. The sunken ship dungeon is complete! A puzzle, enemy spawns and all the related scripting is complete. On to the next one! #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #rpginabox #rpg #pixel #retro #crpg
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 10/03/2025
The challenge is to choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 17 Diablo #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev #Diablo
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 09/03/2025
The challenge is to choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 16 Secret of Mana #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev #SecretofMana
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RPG in a Box: The Future of Game Creation! @rpginabox.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Hey, I'm Justin! 👋 I'm a solo dev creating a fun, accessible game maker that anyone can use to bring a story or idea to life, regardless of experience or skill level! I truly believe there's something in it for everyone! 😊 Reposts are appreciated and mean so much! 💖 #gamedev #indiedev
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 07/03/2025
The challenge is to choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 15 The Elder Scrolls #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev #ElderScrolls #TESArena #Morrowind #Skyrim #Oblivion #Daggerfall
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Bonedude Game Studios @bonedudegamestudios.itch.io · 07/03/2025
The challenge is to choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 15 Earthbound #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev #Earthbound
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