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Turn Based Lovers @turnbasedlovers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I love a good RPG, but finding time to finish one? That’s another story. 😅 Below 👇️ are 10 turn-based RPGs you can finish in a weekend, from Felvidek and Jack Move to Cosmic Star Heroine. What’s your favorite short RPG? #turnbased #RPG #videogames #turnbasedlovers

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LOVE X LOVE @lovexlove.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

LOVE X LOVE is coming to PAX Aus, 9–11 October at MCEC for the very first time! You play as a gig-economy driver searching for love as the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. Lovers, we can't wait to meet you. 1/3 #PAXAus #PAXRising #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #TKFY @paxaus.bsky.social

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A TON of the games featured in INFINITE ALLIANCE (our upcoming indie RPG crossover) are currently on-sale as part of the #Steam Party-Based RPG Fest! You can check them out via the handy bundle linked below 💪 store.steampowered.com/bundle/74256... #screenshotsaturday #JRPG #pixelart #RPG

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

8-Bit Adventures 2 is 50% Off on Steam until the 22nd of September! 🎉 If you love character-driven stories, pixel art, chiptunes, & turn-based battles, our game is literally made for you! 😄 store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8... #screenshotsaturday #JRPG #pixelart #RPG

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Eternal Remnant @eternalremnant.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Eternal Remnant will be a part of Steam's Party-Based RPG Fest starting in about five hours! (A good chance to wishlist if you haven't already! 😁)

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JP FBB @finalbossblues.itch.io · 10/09/2026

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Chaos Theory Games @chaostheorygames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The prototype 6,000 of you played is becoming a full game! Oaks vs Orcs is a roguelike strategy autobattler where you build a living forest kingdom that fights for you. Bend the river. Break the game. Wishlist on Steam: cutt.ly/pyh27wZf #indiegames #indiedev

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Robert / Zeboyd @zeboydgames.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In Zombie Fun Run, ground effects are an integral part of combat. Burning ground deals damage each turn, while icy ground makes it easier to push zombies into other spaces. Wishlist on Steam to help the friendly crossing guard robot IRA save the world! store.steampowered.com/app/2656830/...

Zombie Fun Run battle screen, showing off ground effects.

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Ruben @rubinger.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Playing 8-Bit Adventures 2 by @criticalgamesau.bsky.social right now and am suuuper positively surprised! The character interactions are lovely and at times surprisingly deep – positively reminds me of Grandia/Lunar.

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Sneak peak at a Infinite Alliance cutscene for #ScreenshotSaturday! Noa (Jack Move), Alexandra (Quartet), and Chel (For a Vast Future) face off with Harbingers in a ruined subway! Art by @finalbossblues.itch.io & @sodapiggy.bsky.social 😄 store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/... #JRPG #RPG #pixelart

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Rapturous Studio @rapturousgames.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Our Kickstarter is officially LIVE!! 🔥⚙️🔥 I'm absolutely floored at the support already! All of you are wonderful. 😁😁 #IndieGame #RPG #PC #PixelArt #GameDev #jrpg #cyberpunk #TurnBasedCombat

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Riggy2k3 @riggy2k3.com · 06/07/2026

Grab your copy of DELUGE, my new indie horror RPG, on physical PC-ROM! The official 2-CD OST is also available. Both editions include digital download codes, exclusive stickers, and beautifully printed artwork. Visit delisted.world to add the game to your collection! 💀 #RPGMaker #physicalgames

Deluge is out now on Steam, itch.io, and on PC-ROM thanks to Delisted World! Also available is the soundtrack on 2xCD! You can visit delisted.world to pick up a copy of each.

Deluge Physical Edition comes with a translucent purple game case, reversible alt artwork, the playable disc (Windows), a Steam key card, peel-your-own sticker sheet, soundtrack bandcamp download code, and 12-page game manual!

Deluge's original soundtrack by Jazzweather comes on a 2-disc CD set including a bandcamp download code, Hudson sticker and hand numbered out of 200 in red paint!

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Rapturous Studio @rapturousgames.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Kickstarter debuts! TOMORROW! 🔥⚙️💥🔥 ⚙️🎮ROBOT RHAPSODY #RPG #trailertuesday #jrpg #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart

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Robert / Zeboyd @zeboydgames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Cosmic Star Heroine raised $132k USD (and this was back during Kickstarter's heyday, cooler games than ours these days struggle to raise $100k). If we had actually gotten living expenses for everyone for the whole development, we would have needed to have raised closer to $1 million.

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I'm in shock. I believe very strongly in ownership/physical releases/competitive pricing. But physical editions are also HUGELY beneficial to indie devs like myself - both financially & for community. I urge @playstation.com to reconsider; if not their own games, at least for 3rd parties.

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Daniel Vuckovic @vook64.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This has ramifications far wider than just "PS6 won't have discs". Boutique physical game sellers, EB+Gamestop etc, and if they're not making the discs, Xbox impacted too, and movies? All gone.

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Tim the Toolman @toolman-tim.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Been playing JRPGs for 35 years and 8 Bit Adventures 2 is one of my favorites of all time. Go get it.

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

8-Bit Adventures 2 is like a long-lost Final Fantasy game from the early 90s, and it's 50% OFF in the #SteamSummerSale! 🥳 ❤️Character-driven Story ⚔️ Turn-based Battles 🌎World Map + Airship Exploration 🎵Unforgettable 8-Bit Music store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8... #JRPG #RPG #pixelart

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Tyler Mire @tylermire.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

My friend @criticalgamesau.bsky.social has been working on his indie JRPG crossover. It's a neat idea that's meant to showcase the diversity of the indie scene. This video is getting more views so we're seeing a lot of "No one has even heard of these games" energy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oj-...

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Infinite Alliance - Legendary Heroes Trailer (CrossCode, Chained Echoes, & more!)

YouTube video by Critical Games (Official)

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Shrine's Legacy - Out Now! @shrineslegacy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Enter the land of green and gold--the FREE Uncharted Lands DLC expansion is here!!! 👼 #JRPGs Even better? Shrine's Legacy is ON SALE for 25% off for the Steam Summer Sale!!! Links below! 👇

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Shrine's Legacy - Out Now! @shrineslegacy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Soon... 👼 #indiedev #JRPG Shrine's Legacy is available now on all major PC platforms! Links below!👇

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Stephanie Sybydlo @dicesms.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I am proud to be part of the Infinite Alliance team! A collaboration project of NUMEROUS indie JRPG titles of more than 18 characters (+giant robot, +dragon) fighting together to save the day!💜 Arriving in the near future (exact date TBD) – I'll def be posting about it again.[1/2]

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Heroes & Villains from 17 Indie RPGs collide in Infinite Alliance - a FREE crossover event coming to PC & Console! #PitchYaGame A story-driven, turn-based RPG with characters from Chained Echoes, CrossCode, Kingdoms of the Dump, Quartet, & more! 🥳 Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3720330/...

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Mr #PitchYaGame @liamtwose.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

"Hello World", #PitchYaGame is LIVE! Wherever you are across the Globe / Universe.. It's Time. Once Again.. to show the world your video games! 😀📣 I repeat. PYG is LIVE! Happy pitching.

Token space backdrop with sun breaching a planets horizon. Text reads #PitchYaGame IS LIVE, GET PITCHING!

With the mascot PYG in the bottom right corner with closed eyes, waving.

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Mushra | マシュラ @jrpgcomposer.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

🎵 Seed of Nostalgia - Wide Horizons: The Official Trailer Music 🎹 #indiegames #jrpg #vgm youtu.be/X13dM-91tQ0

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Seed of Nostalgia - Wide Horizons - Official Trailer OST #seedofnostalgia #jrpg

YouTube video by Mushra ⚔️ JRPG Composer

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MiracleMoan @miraclemoan.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Whoa! This seems super cool. 👀 A crossover between seventeen different indie titles? Really strong nostalgic vibes: Audio, Visual, Game Mechanics. 🤓 Definitely keeping an eye on that, and it's free on top! 😲 Also worth noting that there's a bundle sale going on for the included indies right now. 🛍️

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

CrossCode, Seed of Nostalgia, & Cosmic Star Heroine join Infinite Alliance - a FREE crossover #RPG uniting 17 indies! Thanks to @radicalfishgames.com, @primitivepixels.bsky.social & @zeboydgames.bsky.social Watch the #IndieQuest2026 trailer with music by @esoundsignal.bsky.social! #JRPG #pixelart

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Heroes and villains from 17 Indie RPGs unite in Infinite Alliance - represented by stunning artwork from @dicesms.bsky.social 🤩 🚨We've created a Steam Bundle to celebrate - featuring CrossCode, Chained Echoes, Kingdoms of the Dump & more for a discount price! store.steampowered.com/bundle/74256...

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Check out Antoine's in-depth interview with me for @jvlemag.com about all things Infinite Alliance! 😄

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B.Stiernberg @billcreates.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Huge thanks to @criticalgamesau.bsky.social for doing so much to make Infinite Alliance, and the bundle, all come together! He's a hero! And check out this incredible key art by @dicesms.bsky.social ! Absolutely beautiful work!

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#IndieQuest2026 is about to start! Trust me - you don't want to miss the first couple of game announcements 😉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax93...

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Indie Quest 2026 - Indie RPG Showcase 5.28.2026

YouTube video by The Gaming Shelf

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Just 10 hours remain until Indie Quest 2026 - an indie JRPG showcase by Taylor from TheGamingShelf! 🥳 Make sure you tune in at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT to see the brand new Infinite Alliance trailer (and a ton of other amazing games)! Watch here: youtu.be/ax93X89vseY

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TKFY | An Indie Game + Fiction Studio @tkfy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Legends! Central Coast Comic Con 2026 was a moment for The Kids From Yesterday. Watching people sit down with LOVE X LOVE (love-cross-love @lovexlove.bsky.social ) for the first time — that's something I'll carry for a while. As will the memory of how chaotic it was :D 1/?

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Electric Airship✨ Isle of Reveries OUT ON CONSOLES!! @electricairship.com · 19/05/2026

Probably my favorite thing about Infinite Alliance is how it's uplifting #RPGMaker devs. Like, it's awesome to see Eternal Remnant get a spotlight! #IndieDev #GameDev #InfiniteAlliance

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Eddy P | Pin-Crawl @empika.co.uk · 14/05/2026

Announcing Pin-Crawl! A rogue-lite dungeon crawler with a pinball twist! 💥 Bop and bounce your way through a weird & wacky dungeon 🌟 Shoot magic with yer flippers 🔮 Aim and Dash 🔌 Power up with Spells and Runes! 🎨 Handcrafted tables with beautiful pixel art store.steampowered.com/app/3514920/...

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

"Quartet" is now live on the Nintendo E-Shop (NA/SA regions only, more to come soon)! Experience this turn based JRPG with stories and characters that just might surprise you! #QuartetRPG #pixelart

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Radiant Sword @radiantsword.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Stealth Arts is a kit that requires the actor to hide first. If you can pull it off, you can do way more than just sneak attack. :D But being detected while hidden knocks your turn order way back, so it's pretty high-stakes. #tacticsrpg #jrpg #indiedev

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Shrine's Legacy - Out Now! @shrineslegacy.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The Final Battle Update is live! Last battle (not shown here) is significantly improved, Veyrlorn Palace got a glow up, and we've added Portuguese and Japanese localizations on the beta branch and more! #gamedev #indiegame Patch notes below! (GOG & Epic will be updated after this weekend.) 👇

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Check out Sam English's new album NOVA-GEO! Sam's one of the composers on Infinite Alliance, and he's just launched an OST which captures the atmosphere & vibes of late 90s/early 2000s games. Please support him on Bandcamp! 😄 samenglish.bandcamp.com/album/nova-geo

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NOVA-GEO, by Sam English

11 track album

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Robert / Zeboyd @zeboydgames.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

All of our RPGs are 80%-86% off! That includes Cosmic Star Heroine, Cthulhu Saves the World, Cthulhu Saves Christmas, and This Way Madness Lies! Support indie devs! store.steampowered.com/search?term=...

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Eternal Remnant @eternalremnant.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

When you demonstrate high aptitude in your craft, but get stage fright. 😱🔥 #ScreenshotSaturday #jrpg

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Shrine's Legacy - Out Now! @shrineslegacy.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

We'll soon be releasing a patch that greatly improves the final battle. Video below is unrelated to said final battle...bzzzzzzzzt. 🤖 #gamedev #RPG Shrine's Legacy is available now on PC! Links below!👇

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Radiant Sword @radiantsword.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I'm super excited to see more of Infinite Alliance, and you should be too! I had the privilege of contributing some sprite work to this project, and they are cooking something real good :D

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We'll be sharing a NEW TRAILER for Infinite Alliance at Indie Quest! 🥳 Tune in live on May 28 to see the biggest Indie RPG announcements of the year: www.youtube.com/@TheGamingSh... 📅 Date: Thursday, May 28 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM EDT 📺 Where: Live at www.youtube.com/@TheGamingSh...

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