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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Dive in to our #Tideheart game demo - now on Steam! One of the things we're showcasing is puzzle solving that uses a full 360 degrees of the game field, especially verticality. What do you think about it? Let us know in the Steam reviews and comments! #merfolk #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #mermaid

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The other half of our #Merfolk warrior duo! Two different personalities, but both deeply driven to protect the #Tideheart world... Download the free demo on Steam now! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

MERFOLK & MYSTERIOUS GLOWING CRYSTALS! Our #indiegame Tideheart demo is now live on Steam. 🌊💙 What's the biggest thing you want to highlight in your review? #Tideheart #merfolk #indiedev #gamedev #mermaid

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itch.io @itch.io · 21/09/2026

Tideheart: A retro-inspired underwater fantasy 3D action-adventure game! brokentailinteractive.itch.io/tideheart

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NOW ON STEAM! Come download the free Tideheart demo and let us know what you think in the reviews! 🌊💙 #Tideheart #merfolk #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #mermaid

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Some architectural detail & fish for scale from @othbot.art explorations of Tideheart's environment! Anything you'd like to see us try out? Comment below or check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/cw/BrokenTail for more behind the scenes. #Tideheart #merfolk #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #mermaid

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Environmental concept art for #Tideheart! Thx @othbotart.bsky.social for the amazing sketches! Puzzle activated stonework, light sensitive vines, broken architecture... what excites you the most? Comment below or check out patreon.com/cw/BrokenTail for more. #indiedev #indiegame #merfolk #mermaid

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#Merfolk warriors! Village protectors in the #Tideheart world! Sharing a speed paint for the initial pass on a color scheme for one of the warriors. Thoughts? Please share in the comments below... #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Big thanks to MadMorph for featuring #Tideheart in his mermaid Insta/YT/ Tiktok video series! If you've just found us through there, please share your thoughts on the game! Let us know what you'd like to see more of as @kdinjenzenvo.com asked... #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #mermaid #merfolk

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Working on some early concepts for The Skiff, an exploration vessel that inhabits the #Tideheart world! Any concepts really stand out? What elements or designs do you love or want to see explored more? 🌊💙 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid #merfolk

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Speed paint of Gron! Our beloved muscled, larger than life merman who, despite his size, is one of the friendliest faces you’ll ever meet in the #Tideheart world! 💙🌊 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid #merfolk

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

There is SO much we want to get right with the feel, the movement, the joy of underwater as @_____rml_____ one of the developers describes. What are your favorite underwater games or the best movement controls you've seen? 💙🌊 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid #merfolk

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

It's a great question @kdinjenzenvo.com! What other games in early development besides #Tideheart are you all following right now? Is there a gem you've watched go all the way from early days to release? #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid #merfolk

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Excited to share perspective from Pen, one of the concept artists & creative voices shaping the characters & world of #Tideheart! Art is core to our game, so as Pen asked, what're some of YOUR favorite video game art books? 🎨📖 #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid #merfolk

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

#gamedev do be like that sometimes 😅 Oh, and come see Az on a better day! Check out our #Tideheart demo on itch.io 🌊 #indiedev #indiegame #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid #merfolk #magikarp

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

You couldn't have said it any better @kdinjenzenvo.com! Even if some things we share don't make it into the final version of #Tideheart, the journey getting there matters just as much! #indiedev #indiegame #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid #merfolk

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Super excited we got a bit of media coverage for our #Tideheart demo drop! Come play it at brokentailinteractive.itch.io/tideheart #indiedev #indiegame #BrokenTailInteractive #gamedevelopment

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#TIDEHEART DEMO IS OUT! 🌊💙 We've gotten amazing and super useful feedback the first week the demo's been out. Come play at brokentailinteractive.itch.io/tideheart and let us know what you think! #indiedev #indiegame #BrokenTailInteractive #gamedevelopment #mermaid #merfolk #newgame

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The merfolk under the waves of the world of Tideheart are as beautiful and varied as the marine life itself! #Tideheart #chibi #indiedev #indiegame #MerMay #MerMayOfficial #BrokenTailInteractive

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Life beneath the waves is precious, every creature, every plant, every part of it is worth protecting~ #endangered #indiedev #indiegame #MerMay #MerMayOfficial #BrokenTailInteractive

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The ocean is truly a #Wonderland! Us at #BrokenTailInteractive are continuing our #MerMay adventures by showcasing our original characters, Az & Sam, from our currently in-development indie game! Stick around, as we have WAY more on the way! 🧜‍♀️ #indiedev #indiegame

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

#Hello from all of us at #BrokenTailInteractive! If you've ever dreamed of playing a proper mermaid adventure game, you've come to the right place! We’re diving into #MerMay with a splash of creativity, bringing our own world, characters, & a few surprises along for the ride! #indiedev #indiegame

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

#MerMay is around the corner and we’re inviting all of you to ride the waves of creativity with us in our Discord community! And we've also got some cool stuff planned for our Patreon members too! #GameDev #IndieDev #CreativeCommunity

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We'll be honest, making games can sometimes feel lonely… that is, unless people like you show up! And we're SO thankful to all of you who have, it keeps our motivation and drive meters filled and amped up! #BrokenTailInteractive #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieDev #Patreon #GameDevelopment

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Great games take time... and we want to build this one right! With your support on Patreon you help us stay true to our vision and bring you into the creative process with us! Check out our Patreon link in our bio! #BrokenTailInteractive #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieDev #Patreon #GameDevelopment

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Our game has a lot of retro inspiration with a lot of modern innovation and what you've seen so far is just the surface! If you'd like to join us on the adventure, join our Patreon and help us build it! #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #BrokenTailInteractive #Metroidvania #Zeldalike

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

At #BrokenTailInteractive everything we do is done with intention and by human hands! From our characters to animation and from movement to story we are designing our game with purpose! Everything about our game is meant to feel personal, because for us? It is! #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Food! Friends! Fun! #GDC2026 had it all and we already miss the energy, but everything at the event is fueling our creativity as we move forward with development! #BrokenTailInteractive #GDC #IndieDev #GameDev #GameDevLife

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The #BrokenTailInteractive team have all returned home from #GDC2026! At #GDC we built new relationships with other devs and stronger bonds with each other! 😄 But now it's time to get back to building OUR GAME & we hope you'll stay on the journey with us! #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The final day of #GDC2026 and our underwater adventure game is getting TONS of praise! The #BrokenTailInteractive team is so thankful to our Patreon members, followers, and Discord community members for helping us along the way! But the real adventure is just starting! #IndieGame #IndieDev #GDC

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The Merfolk have arrived at the #GDC Indie Arcade in the Commons Area! We are so thankful to the #Games4Diversity team for letting us showcase our game to everyone at the event! #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameShowcase #GDC2026 #BrokenTailInteractive

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Az isn't the only one roaming around in preparation for #BrokenTailInteractive to join the #Games4Diversity Showcase today! Sam is READY FOR ADVENTURE! Come to the #GDC Commons Area starting at 1pm PT to try out our game & join in the fun! #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameShowcase #GDC2026

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Not to sound smug but by the way people are talking about our game at #GDC our game may have found a way to fix swimming and water levels in video games! 🦈 #BrokenTailInteractive #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #GDC2026 #IndieGameDev

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Remember to come by the #Games4Diversity Showcase in the #GDC Commons area to check out a BUNCH of amazing games! Including OUR game which you can find there tomorrow starting at 1pm PT! #GDC2026 #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid #merfolk #IndieGameShowcase

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

When folks at #GDC describe your game's puzzles as "Zelda-like" you KNOW you've done things right! #BrokenTailInteractive #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #GDC2026 #IndieGameDev

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The #BrokenTailInteractive Team had an AMAZING night at #GDC2026's #Games4Diversity Jam! We got to share our game, play a bunch of other amazing games, and share development stories with fellow indie crews! But #GDC isn't over yet! So let the adventures continue! 🦈 #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We asked people playing our game at #GDC what they thought about the atmosphere! One player said it reminded them of Kingdom Hearts! A world built with care and full of whimsy, that's what #BrokenTailInteractive is all about! #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #GDC2026 #IndieGameDev

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It's day 2 of #GDC2026 and we're excited to see what everyone has to showoff! If you're at #GDC and would like to see what #BrokenTailInteractive has to showcase, come by the #Games4Diversity Jam tonight at 8pm PT! #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We asked people to try out our game at #GDC… and one player called the controls like “Top Gun underwater!" Fast, fluid, and actually fun to swim! That’s the goal! #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #UnderwaterGame #IndieGameDev #BrokenTailInteractive

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Last night's Games 4Diversity Jam was an absolute BLAST! The #BrokenTailInteractive team got to meet so many other devs, play others games, and have fellow devs play OUR game! Remember if you're at #GDC2026, keep a look out for your favorite Merfolk Dev team! #GDC #IndieDev #GameDev

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

#BrokenTailInteractive will be at the show floor at #GDC2026 showcasing the latest build of our game! Come by the Games 4 Diversity booth in the GDC Commons area on Friday, March 13th from 12pm til 5pm to meet us and play our game! #GDC #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame #gdc #IndieGameShowcase #mermaid

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