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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

We're getting some great demo feedback on our swimming controls. Come check out the #Tideheart demo on Steam and leave a review - we'd love to hear your thoughts! #merfolk #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #mermaid

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Underwater magic! The #merfolk mages of #Tideheart are intrepid learners and researchers gathering ancient knowledge scattered across the ocean. 🌊💙 What games do you think have the best magic systems? #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #BrokenTailInteractive #mermaid

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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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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thanks for the showcase! We hope everyone enjoys our waters!

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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 · 04/09/2026

Oh my oh my! It hasn’t been THAT long. But I’ve had these characters for a long time. It has been a wonderful journey to see where Az and Sam will best fit into the world. From Animation, to stories, and even simple comics. Nothing comes close to the connection you get with interactive media!

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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 · 17/08/2026

Thank you so much for the notice! We are proud to stay far away from generative AI for our art, music, and design! Working with some of the best creatives in the field has been such an honor and we can’t wait to show you what’s coming to shore!!

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

We really don’t want this to be a simple character select screen. Az and Sam are unique individuals, and we are working with the gameplay to reveal their characteristics, stories, and soul.

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Broken Tail Interactive @brokentail.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Hey Brakka! Thank you for the amazing question! It’s going to depend on how the story continues to come together, but having a playable dichotomy between Az and Sam is one of the most important aspects of our development. But thier story has to lead it.

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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 · 26/06/2026

Thanks! 🌊💙 We've come a long way since February. Got an itch page now with a free demo you can play!

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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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