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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Hey Happy Bastards, We wish to thank everyone who took the time to play our combat demo and fill out the survey! Since many of you enjoyed playing the demo so far, we decided to leave it online for the time being. Enjoy! #indiegame #gaming #demo #steam

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy Bastards is participating in the #TokyoGameShow Steam Sale event! Our combat demo will be available to play until October 5th Play it now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2964560 #東京ゲームショウ30th #東京ゲームショウ #indiegame #indiegamedev #strategyGames

Happy bastard's keyart with text saying "Combat demo up or a limited time. Play it on Steam until October 5"

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If you have played our demo already and would like to participate in our closed playtests in the future, make sure to join our Happy Bastards’ insider community on Discord! discord.com/invite/aSWVY...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy Bastards’ combat demo is coming back to Steam for the duration of Gamescom until Sept. 14! Play as Kev and order your bastards around as you fight your way through the dungeon in this tactical turn-based RPG. When fame is the price, everything is fair game Steam link in bio

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Thanks for including us in this awesome list! Happy to be in such good company 🤩

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Turn Based Lovers @turnbasedlovers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Hands-on with Tactical RPG Happy Bastards: Blood, Profit, and Mid-Battle Swaps turnbasedlovers.com/news/video/h... #turnbased #HappyBastards #indiegames #RPG #turnbasedlovers

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Check out the new Happy Bastards trailer and just launched Combat Demo as part of #PCGamingShow 👀 Watch the trailer: youtu.be/2kabXtEbS8o?... ⚔️ Play the Combat Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2964560/...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It's part 2 of our combat deep dive for our upcoming tactical RPG, Happy Bastards 🥳⚔️ Take a look at traps, character positioning, the battlefield, and more over on our Steam page. 👀 Read the post here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/296...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We're taking a deep dive into how combat works in our upcoming tactical RPG, Happy Bastards! ⚔️😎 👀 Check out the full post: store.steampowered.com/news/app/296...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The Happy Bastards Playtest has a new look and a bunch of new features 😎 You can come check it out and kick some goblin ass over in our Discord. 🔑Get your key: bit.ly/HBPlaytest #turnbasedRPG #indiegames #playtest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Happy Bastards just got a playtest update! 🥳 With new features like dungeon interactions, character generator, and new abilities + loot! Want to check out this tactical turn-based combat playtest? You can sign up via our Discord! ⚔️ Sign up: bit.ly/HBPlaytest #turnbasedthursday #indiegames

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

It's #TurnbasedThursday 🥳 Looking to add some dastardly dealings and kicking goblin ass to your weekend? 👀 The playtest for our turn-based RPG, Happy Bastards, is still open! 🥳⚔️ Join here: bit.ly/HBPlaytest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Happy #TurnbasedThursday 🥳 Our combat playtest for upcoming turnbased RPG, Happy Bastards, is still open in our Discord! Come for the chaos, stay for the... additional chaos 😎⚔️ Join now: bit.ly/HBPlaytest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We're just 2 hours away from the final night of #DemoNights2026 and a sneak peek into the Happy Bastards Combat Demo! 🥳 👀Tune in live at 7pm ET at twitch.tv/lotoquebec or on the Steam page: store.steampowered.com/sale/quebec2...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The countdown is on for the Quebec Games Celebration Showcase TONIGHT at 6pm ET! #QuebecGamesCelebration Tune in to see trailers from amazing games made in Quebec, including Happy Bastards! ➡️Watch live: store.steampowered.com/sale/quebec2...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

We can't wait to be a part of the first ever Quebec Games Celebration showcase!! @indieasylum.bsky.social and La Guilde Quebec have put together an exciting showcase featuring fantastic titles, including our very own Happy Bastards 🥳 Live on Steam on Feb 16 @ 6pm ET

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

How do you *really* play RPGs? 😇 Lawful good 😐 Whatever works 😈 Menace to society 🔄 Depends on mood If you answered honestly, join our playtest 😏 Discord 👉 bit.ly/HBPlaytest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Our Discord is where we share what’s working, what’s not, and what we’re changing in Happy Bastards. 📝 If you want a real look at development (and to play early), join our community 👉 bit.ly/HBPlaytest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

We’re actively shaping Happy Bastards with player feedback, and we want more voices in the room! 🧡 Playtest is live via our Discord right now. Come help us make our game special 👉 bit.ly/HBPlaytest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Would you rather: 💥 High damage, high risk 🛡️ Safe but slow 🎲 Chaos build 🔍 Adapt every fight Curious how this plays in Happy Bastards? Playtest via Discord 👉 bit.ly/HBPlaytest #TurnbasedThursday #indiegame #playtest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

In turn-based combat, what matters most? 👀 🧠 Positioning ⚔️ Raw damage 🛡️ Survivability 🔄 Synergies We’re balancing all of this in Happy Bastards Join the playtest 👉 bit.ly/HBPlaytest #turnbasedthursday #indiegames #playtest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We’re building a small, chaotic, thoughtful community around Happy Bastards, and opening up our playtest! If you like turn-based RPGs, tactical choices, and yelling lovingly about balance… 👉 Join us on Discord: bit.ly/HBPlaytest #indiegames #turnbasedRPG #playtest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

You’re outnumbered, outmatched, and low on HP. Do you: 🩸 Sacrifice a Bastard 🧠 Out-think the enemy 🔥 Burn everything down Happy Bastards is built on tactical choices like these. Want to playtest and make them yourself? 👉 bit.ly/HBPlaytest

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Portside Game Assembly - June 25 & 26, 2026 @portside-game.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Welcome aboard to these four studios! @cyberneticwalrus.bsky.social (Roadside Research), @happyvolcano.com (Modulus), Brave at Night (Yes, Your Grace) and @cleverplays.bsky.social (Operation Tango) will be joining us this upcoming June in Hamburg. Find out more: portsideassembly.com #PSGA26

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Want the chance to check out the chaotic turn-based strategy in Happy Bastards? Our playtest is open now! 🔑Sign up in our Discord: discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ 🎮Wishlist Happy Bastards on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2964560/...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Thank you @turnbasedlovers.bsky.social for the wonderful article about Happy Bastards! ♥️ It’s great that the chaotic combat, open-world tactics, & merciless mercs we are creating are resonating with your audience & the turn-based community! ⚔️ 👉Read the article: turnbasedlovers.com/overview/hap...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Our Happy Bastards Combat Playtest just got updated! From Speech Bubbles to Battle Whims and more, you can now check out Version 2 of the playtest! 🥳 🔑Sign up for our playtest in our Discord: discord.gg/ZdxD2rDB38 #turnbasedrpg #indiegamedev #playtest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Happy American Thanksgiving and #TurnBasedThursday 🦃 Looking for something new to play over the holiday weekend? We're running a playtest of our upcoming turn-based RPG, Happy Bastards, over in our Discord. 👉Join here and claim a key: discord.gg/ZdxD2rDB38 #IndieGameDev #playtest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

It's another fantastic #TurnBasedThursday 🥳 If you're looking to check out a new, unreleased turn-based game, our tactical RPG Happy Bastards is running a playtest in our Discord right now! ⚔️Join and get your key: discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ #indiegames #indiegamedev #playtest

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Want to earn exclusive Discord roles, be the first to play our game, and chat directly with our devs? 👀 Join the Happy Bastards' Playtest in our Discord! 🥳⚔️ 👉 discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

1 MILLION copies sold! 💥 We’re celebrating an amazing milestone for Operation: Tango! Thank you to every agent and hacker who’s joined the mission and shared the love, YOU made this possible. 💙🧡 Play it now on all major platforms: operation-tango.com/buy #OperationTango #CleverPlays #IndieGame

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

⚔️ The Happy Bastards Combat Playtest is still LIVE! Get your chance to play our chaotic tactical RPG before anyone else. Join in early, break some stuff, and tell us what you think 😎 Sign up here: discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ #Playtest #IndieGame #TurnBasedThursday

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Meet some of the characters you can play in the playtest for our upcoming turn-based RPG, Happy Bastards! ⚔️ Want your chance to cause some chaos and kick some ass? Sign up for the playtest in our Discord. 👉 discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ #turnbasedRPG #playtest #indiegames

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #TurnBasedThursday 🥳 We currently have playtests running in our Discord for our upcoming turn-based tactical RPG, Happy Bastards! ⚔️ Want your chance to play? Join us now in the Discord! discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Playtest time! ⚔️ 🎮 The Happy Bastards Combat Playtest is open to Discord Insiders! Be one of the first to play our wild upcoming tactical RPG and help us shape the game. 🤩 Sign up in our Discord 👉 discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ #HappyBastards #Playtest #TurnBasedRPG

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

⚔️ The Happy Bastards Combat Playtest is LIVE! This is your shot to play our chaotic tactical RPG before anyone else. Get in early, break some stuff, and tell us what you think 😎 👉 Sign up now in our Discord: discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ #HappyBastards #Playtest #IndieGame

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Join the Happy Bastards Combat Playtest, open now for our Discord Insiders The first 50 players to achieve "Victory" in our playtest will receive an exclusive Discord role! 👑 ➡️ Sign up in our Discord here: discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ #HappyBastards #IndieGame #TacticalRPG

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🚨 Exclusive First Look! Join the Happy Bastards Combat Playtest, open now for our Discord Insiders ⚔️ Be among the first to play our turn-based tactical RPG before anyone else 👀 👉 Sign up in our Discord here: discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ #HappyBastards #IndieGame #TacticalRPG

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

It's #TurnBasedThursday once more! We're making Happy Bastards, an open world turn-based RPG, and have some exciting things cooking over in our Discord Insider program right now! Join our discord: discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

It's #NationalBestFriendsDay, and what better way to spend the day with you're bestie than playing co-op games together? ✨Operation: Tango still comes with a free friend pass (and is crossplay!) 🕵️ Join our Discord and enter to win a copy: discord.gg/CleverPlays

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

For this #TurnBasedThursday , we wanted to show you one of our enemies in Happy Bastards! Our Discord Insiders helped vote on the weapon and shield to create this unique character. 🦴 Want to get a chance to do the same? Join the Insider program in our Discord here: discord.gg/aSWVYXbDAZ

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

No one should let Kev behind the wheel, but Goblintown did just that at #paxeast2025 and it was wonderful chaos 🚗 ✨Check out our review of our favourite games from PAX here: clever-plays.com/blog/kevs-fa...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We always love checking out new strategy games and were happy to play Software Verde's Mordfield Command at PAX East 🥰 (the demo is on Steam too!) ✨Check out our thoughts, and other games we played, here: clever-plays.com/blog/kevs-fa...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

We had a blast playing @byterockers.bsky.social 's Net . Attack() at PAX East this month! Hacking? Programming? Cat? 🐱 Say no more! ✨Check out our full PAX East recap here: clever-plays.com/blog/kevs-fa...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

This last weekend our fearless leader Kev adventured to Boston for #PAXEast 🥳 We wanted to share some of our favourite games we saw at the show so we've written it up in this handy dandy blog post. 🌟Check it out here: bit.ly/HappyBBlog

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Happy #turnbasedthursday ! 🥳 We're still hard at work crafting Happy Bastards, our upcoming turn-based strategy RPG ⚔️ What are some of your most anticipated upcoming turn-based games on your wishlist? 🌟Wishlist on Steam: bit.ly/WishlistHB

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Happy Bastards is an open-world tactical RPG with turn-based combat in which you assemble a squad of unruly mercenaries to explore, fight, and loot. Let the bastards do the dirty work while you give t...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Take a peek into our Happy Bastards Insider Program in this month's blog post! Want to give feedback that will affect the game's development? Potentially get in on the first playtest? Get more details in the post! 👀 bit.ly/HappyBBlog

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

It's the last few days of the Steam Spring Sale 🥳 You can grab Operation: Tango at 55% off (and still includes the free friend pass! 👀 ) or our first game Leap of Fate for 70% off! 🤩 Grab them before March 20th here: store.steampowered.com/developer/cl...

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

It's another #TurnBasedThursday 🥳⚔️ Hi 👋 we're Clever Plays Studio working on our upcoming turn-based strategy RPG, Happy Bastards! Want to learn more? Join our Discord and Wishlist Happy Bastards today! 🍻 bit.ly/HappyBDiscord

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Clever Plays Studio @cleverplays.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

It's #TurnBasedThursday and while we are still hard at work on Happy Bastards (our upcoming turn-based tactical RPG) we have just launched our Insider Program! For more details, and to sign up, join our Happy Bastards Discord! 🍻 bit.ly/HappyBDiscord

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