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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

When it comes to making life or death decisions, it's difficult for most people. But to Salomon Sanders, it's as easy as flipping a coin. 😏 Want to know what's happening in this scene? You can find it here: youtu.be/XJTLuPWaKnM?... Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #gamedev #vndev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Trent sure does love to waste time when speaking to someone who's running out of it. Want to know what's happening in this scene? You can check it out here: youtu.be/kDDoGsxSBaE?... Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #vndev #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Always be careful when sealing deals with a handshake. May never know if you're shaking hands with the devil. 😈 Want to know what's happening in this scene with Henrika? You can find it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI7k... Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #vndev #indiegame

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Here are the Rankings! Players start with 10 Game Points (GP)! You gain more by winning games and stealing points from other players! Only the top spot receives the grand prize! Don't let your points drop to 0! 👀 UI Artist: x.com/nox_pff #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Rules are ESSENTIAL to ensure survival in Serendipity. Study them closely and follow them down to the letter. Anyone caught breaking the rules will be disqualified on the spot. 👀 UI Artist: x.com/nox_pff #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #vngame #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The Game Bracelet is a device worn by the players. It tracks their progress throughout the games, i.e. points and rankings. However, if ANY rules are broken, it injects poison into their bloodstream. 😱 Concept Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Relationships are a neat feature in the game! Build your relationships with different characters to unlock different routes! It couldn't hurt to make a few friends in a survival game. Or could it? 🤔 UI Artist: x.com/nox_pff #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #vngame #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

During free time moments in the game, players can travel around the map and interact with the other characters 3 times a day. Increase levels in friendship, find out how they're feeling throughout the game. 😀 UI Artist: x.com/nox_pff #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The basement of Serendipity is where the players meet each other for the first time. Nothing but good things happen down here. 😏 Background Artist: www.deviantart.com/wmag/gallery #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Poor little Darius has no idea how much his life will change simply by meeting this man. Want to know what's happening in this scene? You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDe0... CG Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Do you have a favorite character you want to hang out with or a character you wish to avoid? As long as they're alive, the map will show their location during the free time segments of the game. 😀👍 UI Artist: x.com/nox_pff #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vnDev #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Here's a look at the main menu for the game! How are we feeling about it? 👀 Character Artist: @cindyaqui.bsky.social UI Artist: x.com/nox_pff #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Whenever Melanie smiles like this, know it's NEVER for anything good. Want to see the reason for the smile? 👀 You can watch it here: youtu.be/-uC-nRP-JP8?... CG Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #vngame #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Here's the very first CG scene of the project! The mysterious Trent makes Dr. Wyatt Ackerman an offer he'd be heartless to refuse! Want to know the offer? 😏 You can watch it here: youtu.be/S-Ubk9DVMw4?... CG Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #indiegame #gamedev #cgart #vngame

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

One can always count on Trent appearing when a potential player is at the end of their rope. And Klara McClain is no exception. Want to know what's going on? You can watch it here: youtu.be/lJTm-U-i1p4?... CG Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vnDev #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Introducing Trent, the recruiter behind the games. He finds suitable players and "convinces" them to risk their lives for the million-dollar grand prize. It's such a thankless job. Concept/Character Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #vndev #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Here's the newest member of the Serendipity Security Team, Jasmine Morrow! Ambitious and eager to please her superiors! She hopes to become Head Security Guard someday! Concept Artist: @cindyaqui.bsky.social Character Sprite Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Here's the brains behind the Serendipity Security Team, Chester Morgan! A tech genius who controls the functions of Serendipity with his trusty tablet! Concept Artist: @cindyaqui.bsky.social Character Sprite Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #gamedev #indiegame

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Here's the powerhouse of the Serendipity Security Team, Nikki Gordon! Need someone to keep people in line and bust some heads? She's the woman for the job! Concept Artist: @cindyaqui.bsky.social Character Sprite Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev #vndev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Introducing the Head of the Serendipity Security Team (S.S.T), August Thorne! He's all work and no play, and seldom seen without a cigarette in his mouth! Concept Artist: @cindyaqui.bsky.social Character Sprite Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #indiegame #gamedev #vndev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Introducing the Game Moderator, Caius! The host of the survival games! While he enjoys fun and games, he is a stickler for the rules! Be sure to NEVER cross him! Concept Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social Character Sprite Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev #vngame

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Player #11, Zoey Cooper! An all-business type of woman, determined to accomplish any goal she has in mind. She won't let anything or anyone get in her way. Concept Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social Character Sprite Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Player #10, Frederick Lukas! A scumbag looking to make a quick million bucks by any means! He won't hesitate to ensure the downfall of every single player as long as he comes out on top! Concept/Character Sprite Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Player #9, Iris Williams! Happy-go-lucky and hyperactive, she keeps the other players on their toes with her cheerful disposition and theatric tendencies! Concept Artist: www.deviantart.com/minttsky/gal... Character Sprite Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Player #8, Elena Brooks! Shy, soft-spoken, and meek. A reluctant participant in the games and often a target of the more aggressive players. Concept Artist: www.deviantart.com/minttsky/gal... Sprite Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vndev #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Player #7, Salomon Sanders! An eccentric old man who throws caution to the wind. While the others fear losing their lives during the survival games, Salomon welcomes the danger with a smile! Character Sprite Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #gamedev #indiegame

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Player #6, Dr. Nicholas Damon! The games take a physical & mental toll on the players, so he's here to assist. A licensed therapist who will drop everything to help those in need. Concept/Character Sprite Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Player #5, Henrika Calanthia! You won't find anyone more compassionate than her in the games. Don't let her kindness and warm attitude fool you! She's got one hell of a temper and is vengeful Concept/Character Sprite Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Player #4, Darius Wells! One of the friendliest contestants in the competition. While affable and well-meaning, there's no question that he's in WAY over his head concerning the games. Concept/Character Sprite Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Player #3, Klara McClain! Reclusive and withdrawn. She'll spend most of her time reading rather than interacting with anyone. Perhaps it's best to leave her alone during the games. Concept/Character Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #gamedev #indiegame

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Onto player #2, Melanie Slater! A psychopath who is hellbent on ensuring that SHE leaves with the million-dollar grand prize, no matter how many corpses she has to step over to get it. Concept/Character Sprite Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Here's Player #1, Dr. Wyatt Ackerman. A well-respected Surgeon. As the first player recruited into the games, he'll try to take the role of leader over the other players for himself. Concept/Character Sprite Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #vngame #gamedev #indiegame

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Here's the main character of the game, player #12, Troy Ambrose. A local bartender at his wit's end. His only hope for salvation? Gambling with his life for money. Concept Artist: @jolthound.bsky.social Character Sprite Artist: oraystudios.com #AleaLudo #visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev

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Double Down Games @dbldwngames.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Game Title: Alea Ludo Twelve people are coerced into gambling against each other in a series of games, with their lives on the line. How far will the players go for the million-dollar grand prize? Artist: @cindyaqui.bsky.social #AleaLudo #visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev #vngame

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arimia @arimiadev.com · 26/02/2025

making visual novels is a great hobby, but what do you do when you want to turn it into something more? this month's article goes over some of the differences between free & commercial visual novel development! ✨ read it here: arimiadev.com/free-vs-comm...

a blonde anime style girl in a Victorian outfit smiles to the viewer, holding a small jar in her hands. the text on the left says:
Free VS Commercial Visual Novel Development
differences between making visual novels for free and making them for money

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