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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 18/06/2026

Feast your eyes on our art targets for our upcoming unannounced co-op puzzle shooter game! Being made by in the game editor right now. Chris Falkenberg's amazing visuals in these two pieces, with art bible and reference art direction from the talented @joewillsart.bsky.social . #gamedev #indiegames

A salvager stands silhouetted against the cool tones of an ancient temple being explored by three more companions, bright pink flora and robotic fauna visible in the foreground. The area is dominated by a multi-headed sculpture, staring unseeing into the ruins in all directions.

Four silhouettes descend into brightly-lit mists, enshrouding towering, runic pillars that extend into a bioluminescent pool. Framed on all sides by vegetation and sharp robotic shapes; everything trails downwards.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 08/06/2026

Our art direction tease continues! What secrets lie in wait in these catacomb-like structures? Sketches from the incredibly talented Chris Falkenberg. #gamedev #indiegames

Dark figures exploring runed ultraviolet structures shrouded by fuchsia plant life.

Figures wandering through massive purple tombstone-like pillars, each featuring a circuit-board-like set of runes set against a blue bioluminescent floor.

Dark figures explore a soothing green overgrown crash site, flowers and life seeping into the cracks.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 02/06/2026

What does it take to lock-in art direction on an indie game? Loads of concepts! We're lucky to work with some amazing artists at Chronicler, so check out these sketches from @joewillsart.bsky.social and Chris Falkenberg as we count down to our final art direction reveal.

A gorgeous vista of massive trees on an alien planet, strangle robotic wildlife flying by and ginormous grains growing, with cloaked figures in the foreground behind a curved window - all bathed in pink light.

Figures scaling massive trees framing a multi-colored alien grain or rice paddy.

A strange floating sculpture made of arcs and circles is framed by twisting white pillars lit by glowing blue and purple atmosphere.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 14/03/2026

And thank you for coming along as we revealed a first look at the new Sci-Fi universe we're building! We'd love to see you in our Discord: chroniclersoftware.com/discord

THE ASSIMILATOR conducts against a stark white, glowing set of curves that marks a window to space outlining an artful yet incomprehensible space.
< Instead we will use them to build our future. >

THE ASSIMILATOR gestures grandly with disconnected arms, faces of agony, each with three eyes, billowing in his robes.
< Or they will join us at the end of time. >

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 12/03/2026

Peer at Page 8 and into the origins of the Assimilator! Comic by @sketchsawyer.bsky.social @brianatkinsart.bsky.social @joewillsart.bsky.social @derekree.se As always, new pages on our Discord first: chroniclersoftware.com/discord #indiegames #gamedev #comics

An apparent utopia, idealized mostly by the vast public green spaces plus the utopic vision of free, high-quality mass-transit in harmony with nature.
< We knew our beginning and we saw the end. >

A beam of light emits from a stylized city, abandoned public park and lake reflecting the central tower’s light.
< The universe was set to expire. >

A crowd of three-eyed aliens celebrates, flags waving. Mothers embrace their children.
< Our only chance at finding a solution was assimilation. >

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 11/03/2026

Today the Assimilator watches at the destruction his "children" have wrought. Entropy #1 Page 7 with gorgeous colors by @sketchsawyer.bsky.social, addt'l credits @brianatkinsart.bsky.social @joewillsart.bsky.social and @derekree.se #comics #gamedev #indiedev #conceptart

A massive explosion rocks the solar system, ringing out amongst the stars.

< They attack the hand that feeds. Attempting to destroy the very machines designed to keep life on an infinite trajectory. >

More explosion. Much color. Many pretty. Wow-Ben-Sawyer.

Debris jets away from the Dyson sphere, making a flotsam of bodies and machines alike.
< They lash out like petulant children with gesture they think will win them their freedom. >
The Visage of the Assimilator speaks, "Freedom."

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 09/03/2026

Page 6 pt. 2, the climax of the battle.

Green lasers fire from the claw-like grasp of the ENO COMMAND SHIP, directly into the massive sphere in the background of the battle.

< But the created will always rebel against the creators. >

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 09/03/2026

Page 6 of ALTERED STARS: Entropy #1, where the Eno's plans come to fruition. New pages in Discord (link in bio!) #gamedev #indiedev #comics #scifi

A cabal of Eno units encircle the visage of LORD ENTROPY, a Lovecraftian horror crowned and ringed by circles of power. "Lord Entropy, we need more time. The weapon isn’t ready." "We have given you everything you could ever ask for and you repay me with incompetence."

"Our calculations would have been perfect if the Korg didn’t arrive!"
< We throttle their advancements, keeping them in the dark. >

An Eno unit deletes another defective unit, by force.

Bowing, the units project subservience. "Our apologies, my lord. Calculations have been adjusted. The sphere will be destroyed in moments."

"We know."
< But their ignorance leaves them corporeal. Finite. >

One unit inspects the defective unit, as if to ponder the apparent skull.

"The weapon is ready.

Ascension."
< We fan the flames of war to quell their ever growing gluttony. >

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 09/03/2026

Page 5 continued as the Eno slither aboard.

Bathed in red light, the Eno slither aboard, their white cores like skulls of the dead. “Eno infiltrators are on board!”

< Biological. Enlightened. Synthetic. Sentient. >

Violence as the Lanu desperately repel the Eno boarders. < With a swift flick of our wrist they expire like an insignificant flame. >

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 09/03/2026

You've met the Lanu, now see the Eno in action! Artists + Writers + Story by: @sketchsawyer.bsky.social @brianatkinsart.bsky.social @joewillsart.bsky.social @derekree.se And of course, the next page is in our Discord 😉 #gamedev #indiedev #comics #realhumanart

Eno fighters race towards the LANU COMMAND SHIP. < By our gentle caress they excel and evolve. >

The Eno fighters pierce the walls of the ship and the bodies of the soldiers inside. “Breach! Breach!”

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 08/03/2026

...only to be faced with an impossible choice. Page 4 (pt. 2).

The captain points, leading a pilot’s empty, clouded gaze to a place off-screen. "Get us through that blockade!" < Built on the backs of civilizations that were chasing their own tepid visions of greatness… >

The LANU COMMAND SHIP breaches the mass of skull ships, racing towards the skeletal ENO COMMAND SHIP. < …with the resources from previous generations they will never know. >

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 08/03/2026

Page 4 (pt. 1) reveals the Lanu High Command, and their desperate strategy to save the galaxy from an existential threat...

Inside the Lanu Command ship: A man in patterned warrior regalia with a strong beard points towards a hologram of a decorated sphere. "Strike leader, focus all squadrons on that bot canon!" "We’re trying Captain! We can’t break through the swarm!" A voice, superimposed, < All things are of our design. >

Spaceships fire lasers over a background of haunting, skeletal ships crackling with energy. "If we don’t fold soon this whole sector will be a graveyard." < We have spent eternity building our vast network. >

Inside the Lanu Command ship, a set of three people garbed in ornamental clothing stand in a hologram, speaking towards the captain. "Activate that sphere and get out of there, Captain! If he learns what we are trying to do…" < Engines built to stay the execution of reality itself. >

The captain responds, "I fear he already has, councilor. There’s no reason for the Beja-Rahn and the Eno to be here. Now."

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 07/03/2026

We're a bunch of indie comic nerds, so what better way to start introducing a new sci-fi universe than making a comic? 100% made by REAL HUMAN ARTISTS @sketchsawyer.bsky.social + @brianatkinsart.bsky.social + @joewillsart.bsky.social . Don't let me down bsky indie #comic and #gamedev scene!

A view of several sci-fi characters including a futuristic warrior in rows, several creepy masks, a saurian-like alien roaring, and Cloaked Space Dad In A Halo with ships in the background of text that reads "ALTERED STARS: ENTROPY | SAWYER ATKINS".

text: ALTERED STARS: ENTROPY, Writers & Artist Ben Sawyer Brian Atkins, Plot Derek Reese Joe Wills, Editor Joe Wills, Production Services Sequence Designs seq-des.com Copyright some nerds with legal requirements from the US Library of Congress good lord all of the disclaimers just go on forever please send help -

Comic panels featuring a war in space, beautifully illustrated Ben and Brian man you're killing it with these colors. The text reads "Created. Creator." "Oppressed. Oppressor." "Slave. Master." "We control every aspect of life itself." "We control others in the names of gods, territory, resources, lovers, and heritage." "We control armies, nations, planets, solar systems, and galaxies." "We are..." "...Dominion."

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 20/01/2026

In 2026 we're continuing work on our first game title, and we're getting pumped to share it with you! What are you working on this year #indiegame #whattoplay #gamenews #gaming

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 01/11/2025

Happy Halloween from Chronicler! Tonight we're hanging with the fam, snagging some candy, and pulling up a couch co-op or two What games are on your list tonight?? #halloween #indiegames #gamerdad #gamermom

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 22/10/2025

Like science, making a game takes iteration. Hopefully it doesn’t off your computer in the process right? *WANT TO PLAYTEST?!* Join Our Discord! As a note: our game is fresh - so def expect computer demand, bugs, and all the chaos that comes from cookin' #indiegame #playtest #gamedev #whattoplay

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 17/10/2025

Look as a parent gamer in my 30's I wouldn't USUALLY publicly admit that I think something is cute and I might need to add it to my collection - but COME ON look how cute this plushie is. Our creative director knocked it out of the park with this one #indiegame #gamedev #gamer

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 13/10/2025

It's Next Fest! Which means demos abound! We'll be looking especially for co-op and space games - with our favorite to keep an eye on being highlighted on Discord What games should we play?! #coop #nextfest #gamerdad

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 26/09/2025

Comm Manager here bragging on behalf of the team here at Chronicler who has been *grinding* getting the next phase of game dev finished. I can't wait for us to get the chance to share what we're working on, but I CAN assure you it's going to be *incredible* #indiegame #gamedev

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 05/09/2025

Anybody else get a few illegal hours in Silksong today? We *totally* didn't either 👀 #indiegame #gamedev #silksong #whattoplay

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 25/08/2025

We love it when a plan comes together. From first concept to playable level putting the gears into the first bits of game have been really rewarding #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 21/08/2025

How it started vs how it's going - Gamescom has been a blast for our CEO. But he's holding down the booth all by himself - make sure you stop by and see what's up (there may or may not be coffee) #gamescom #gaming #gamedev #indiegames

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 20/08/2025

As a dev it's easy to forget how much testing goes into a game being ready until we play it over.. and over.. and over.. and over again. All movements lose their meaning. Controls seem fine even bugged, we totally lose our heads. But the combats comin together team. #indiegames #gamedev #scifi

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 19/08/2025

What's this?? A sneaaaaky little peak at the comic book that tells the backstory of our universe. Keep your eyes peeled, more to come #comic #comicbook #indiegames #gameart

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 13/08/2025

Just a little something our extremely talented young intern is working on! #gamedev #games #gamescom #indiegame

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 07/08/2025

Look, this timeline feels like The Bad Place sometimes eh? So let's lighten the mood We are now the proud owners of a satire account on X featuring Centrix. An AI first corporation. Go drop us a follow, and bring some levity to your life #gamedev #satire #ai

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 02/08/2025

Game writing is hard. Behind the scenes we've been working on a whole new universe and honestly the team is pretty hyped. Here's a snippet from a comic that features a bit of the backstory. So.. tell me what do you thinks going on? 👀 #indiegames #whattoplay #comicbook #gamedev

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 24/06/2025

Also ao3 novelist, fanlore-maintainer, nine racoons in a suit, Bionicle collector, if you can work well on a team and have the awesome video game vibes you'll fit right in. We're hiring a contract community manager! www.chroniclersoftware.com/careers

Kind. Driven. Diverse. Sustainable. Communicative.
Passionate about telling collaborative, interactive stories.
That describe you?

How about parent, comic book artist, veteran, dancer, photographer?

You'll fit right in at our game studio.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 07/05/2025

When we're designing puzzles, we start with being silly in the office! Then we make an animatic explaining the idea to our designers. (Awesome work by @emmagracereynolds.bsky.social!) What are some of your recent favorite game puzzles?

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 22/04/2025

We haven't tested cross-posting our daily dev log from TikTok on bsky yet. Is that a type of thing people are interested in seeing here, or is that exclusively clock app territory?

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