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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 15m
Most indie survival games ship a crafting tree with 200 recipes and maybe 30 that anyone uses. Would you rather have fewer items that each change how you play? #indiedev #indiegames
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vid @vidboy.net · 8h
It's the Steam Autumn sale which means BEGHOST is on sale! Now you too can be emotionally devastated for the low low price of only $2.54! Buy your friends a copy, or even your enemies! Read the reviews and get it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3957810/... #steamsale #indiegame #solodev #noai
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Squidly @squidly.newgrounds.com · 2h
Looking for Renaine Playtesters this weekend! - Can't be a friend/fan (to avoid bias) - Can commit around 6 hours We wanna know if the game is fun! Lemme know if you're interested below! (*Please wait for me to respond to your reply, do not DM*) #IndieDev #GameDev
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Tanay Sharma @thecooldude29.bsky.social · 1h
DEMO WILL BE OUT ON SUNDAY WISHLIST NOW - store.steampowered.com/app/4912160/... #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #horrorgame #indiehorror
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Unwanted Guest on Steam
Unwanted Guest is a first-person survival horror game where players explore a haunted mansion, solve environmental and painting-based puzzles, evade a relentless ghost, and uncover the mystery behind ...
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 2h
Valheim next update news: Iron Gate confirms more post-1.0 content, but no release date or details. Here is what players can expect from its latest post. #Valheim #News #IronGate
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Valheim Next Update: What Iron Gate Confirmed After 1.0
Valheim next update news: Iron Gate confirms more post-1.0 content, but no release date or details. Here is what players can expect from its latest post.
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 2h
Farever patch notes explain Call to Glory Update #2: Heroic mode, faction reputation, Infusions, social tools, and a dual-attribute weapon rebalance. #Farever #News #PatchNotes
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Farever patch notes: Call to Glory Update #2 explained
Farever patch notes explain Call to Glory Update #2: Heroic mode, faction reputation, Infusions, social tools, and a dual-attribute weapon rebalance.
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Michael 🐉 @dragonitespam.bsky.social · 8h
I finally released the tile tag thing I wrote for Wizarducks. #GameMaker #gamedev github.com/DragoniteSpa...
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D-Pad Studio @dpad.studio · 7h
Working on an update for Owlboy for the first time in many, MANY years. Read more about the upcoming features and additions on Steam: store.steampowered.com/news/app/115... #steam #owlboy #gamedev #pixelart
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Wojtek @wojtekrak.bsky.social · 8h
Hey my game is on sale again! In fact it's the FATTEST sale it has seen yet at a whopping 50% off. I'm currently working on the ng+ patch which will release this year so it's a good time to get in :) #gamedev #indiedev #godotengine #solodev #bullethell store.steampowered.com/app/3481800/...
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Save 50% on SUPER SHAPESHOOTER on Steam
SUPER SHAPESHOOTER is a fast-paced, top-down, stylized action game. Take on relentless waves of enemy shapes as you fight for survival. Save up your credits, make risky choices, and construct the perf...
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The Cinderling | Hella Games @hellagames.bsky.social · 11h
Growth is a process! 🌱🔨 Here is a look at how our rhythm forge mechanics started versus how they look now with better polish and feedback. What do you think of the upgrade? Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/5058830/... #indiedev #TheCinderling #gamedev #cozygames
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Indie Game Daily @42zero.bsky.social · 17h
Valheim: Survive, Build and Conquer the Procedural Viking Afterlife Explore, build and battle through a procedurally generated Viking afterlife #IndieGames #GameDev #Gaming #SteamGames #IndieGameDev #GameDesign #GamingTrends
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Valheim: Survive, Build and Conquer the Procedural Viking Afterlife
Explore, build and battle through a procedurally generated Viking afterlife alone or with friends in this brutal survival adventure
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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 10h
I've started working on the first update for The Blessed Fool. Most players complained that the story was confusing and hard to understand, so I'm putting together a short diary that explains it. I hope it helps clear things up. #pixelart #gamedev #gaming #indiegame
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 10h
ARC Raiders anti-cheat update explains permanent bans, license restrictions, lower hardware-ban thresholds, and what Embark has confirmed for October 8. #ArcRaiders #EmbarkStudios #AntiCheat
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ARC Raiders Anti-Cheat Update and October 8 Details
ARC Raiders anti-cheat update explains permanent bans, license restrictions, lower hardware-ban thresholds, and what Embark has confirmed for October 8.
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 10h
Solarpunk update 1.3.0 adds Steam crossplay, Lost Cargo drops, better storage, character options and UI scaling. Console builds follow later. #Solarpunk #Crossplay #LostCargo
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Solarpunk update 1.3.0 adds crossplay and Lost Cargo
Solarpunk update 1.3.0 adds Steam crossplay, Lost Cargo drops, better storage, character options and UI scaling. Console builds follow later.
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Indie Game Daily @42zero.bsky.social · 13h
Dicevaders: Roll, Raid, and Conquer the Cosmos with Alien Dice Synergies Command an alien invasion in this dice-based roguelike deckbuilder packed w #IndieGames #GameDev #Gaming #SteamGames #IndieGameDev #GameDesign #GamingTrends
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Dicevaders: Roll, Raid, and Conquer the Cosmos with Alien Dice Synergies
Command an alien invasion in this dice-based roguelike deckbuilder packed with combos
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Tall Story Games @tallstorygames.bsky.social · 13h
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT! Our Victorian point-and-click comedy, Heir of the Dog, launches October 29th! Check out our new trailer, and add it to your wishlist. Please share 🙏 👉 heirofthedog.co.uk/steam #indiegamedev #pixelart #pixelartist #indiegame #indiegames #pointandclick #adventuregame
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Zero-A Games @zero-a-games.bsky.social · 13h
We're so close to 500 wishlists! Anyone wanna help us reach that MASSIVE milestone? We've been so lucky with the recent uptick and coverage of our game and wishlists, let's push it just a bit further! 🥹 Link in replies <3 #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #indiedev
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Ularis Badler @ubadler.bsky.social · 13h
Commanders, we finally have a launch date for #Archrebel's short game (demo). This short game features a long and hard mission designed exclusively for the this demo for you to experience the new mechanics and content. #gamedev #indiegamedev
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QZ Productions @qzproductions.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Major update on Pavane's progress! Read the full devlog here: qz-productions.itch.io/pavane-see-n... #rpgmaker #rpghorror #indiedev #indiegame
A silly little crayon-style drawing of Melody pulling a party popper while the entity looks on in confusion. The text reads "Game Complete! ...ish"
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Heroes, Warlords and Ruin | Free Demo on Steam @autware700.bsky.social · 13h
Happy #TurnBasedThursday! @psychicsoftware.com Heroes, Warlords and Ruin is a 4x #turnbased strategy game that will feature: 🌍Empire management ⚔️Deep battle system 🎲RPG mechanics 🎨Character customization 🛠️Mod support Play Demo now on steam: s.team/a/4632210 #indiedev #IndieGame #solodev
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matchstick 🧶 Wishlist Meander @matchstick345.bsky.social · 13h
Today's doodle. Wishlist Meander: store.steampowered.com/app/4714860/... #indie #gamedev #art #crochet 🧶 #Meander
Top left, colorful butterflies. Top right "Meander". Bottom left, Boats on the ocean under the sun. Bottom right, blue and purple flowers.
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Sam Redfern @psychicsoftware.com · 15h
It's #TurnBasedThursday! I'm delighted to be this week’s official host. As the spooky season nears, let's summon some turn based games! Devs - show us your games... and don't forget the #TurnBasedThursday hashtag, & 🔁 re-share Players - ❤️, ✅ wishlist & 🔁 re-share #indiedev #indiegame
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Horsefly Games - Wishlist The Polar Darkness @horseflygames.bsky.social · 14h
It's been a while but I really think you should be reminded of the team behind #ThePolarDarkness!!! We are all working so hard!! Wishlist on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4521110/... #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #horrorgame
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 14h
Road to Vostok Build 2 is live with Nomads, AI vs. AI combat, new maps, traders, weapons, and a 25% Steam Autumn Sale discount from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8. #RoadToVostok #News #EarlyAccess
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Road to Vostok Build 2 Adds Nomads, AI Combat, and Maps
Road to Vostok Build 2 is live with Nomads, AI vs. AI combat, new maps, traders, weapons, and a 25% Steam Autumn Sale discount from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8.
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 14h
Best Dave the Diver mods: 7 current Nexus picks for In the Jungle, with exact page links, update dates, compatibility warnings, and safe setup steps. #DaveTheDiver #Mods #NexusMods
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7 Best Dave the Diver Mods for In the Jungle (2026)
Best Dave the Diver mods: 7 current Nexus picks for In the Jungle, with exact page links, update dates, compatibility warnings, and safe setup steps.
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Iris @ashymuted.bsky.social · 21h
The October 2026 Mortal Progress Update is now available to $3 Supporters on Patreon! www.patreon.com/AshyMuted/po... #rpg #rpgmaker #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
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Mortal Progress Update (October 2026) | AshyMuted
Mortal Progress Update (October 2026) by AshyMuted on Patreon. Join AshyMuted's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Julianlaunches @julianlaunches.bsky.social · 17h
One diamond vs. a whole wall. Must be that wishlist luck. 💎 Play Deep Digger's free demo: store.steampowered.com/app/5193730/... #IndieDev #IncrementalGame #MiningGame #IndieGame #PixelArt
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Zorbitron @zorbitronix.bsky.social · 15h
Building out my pixel-art mecha roguelite with procedural sci-fi decks, evolving weapons, bosses, objectives, controller support, and a lot of small combat/UI polish. zillatronics.itch.io/spacemecha #gamedev #indiedev #Godot #pixelart #roguelite
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Survivesmith (EA) - Out Now on Steam! (Link in bio) @theredmarkdev.bsky.social · 21h
Survivesmith has finally released in Early Access! 🎉 It is now available on Steam for 40% off! If you're looking for a bullet-heaven with crafting 🛠️, exploration 🌲, and customizable loadouts ✏️, look no further! #indiegame #indiedev #roguelite #bulletheaven #bullethell
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Kevin’s Mom’s House @kevinsmomshouse.bsky.social · 19h
after 5 years i finally released a halloween-themed asset pack...despite vowing to do so every year around this time. the itch page remains a little undercooked but if you'd like some FREE halloween assets check it out kevins-moms-house.itch.io/halloween #pixelart #itchio #indiedev #gamedev
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halloween_ [8x8] by Kevin's Mom's House
8x8 Top-Down + Platformer Tile-Set/Sprite-Sheets
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STARLIGHT GAMES UK @starlightgamesuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Monkey King can wait… we have some moves to show off 🕺🏼🐒 The full Monkey Bizniz game is coming very soon to Steam! Wishlist now 🕹️ store.steampowered.com/app/4425550/... #indiegame #gaming #steamgames #physicsgame #indiedev
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Indie Game Daily @42zero.bsky.social · 19h
Palworld: Fight, Farm and Build Alongside Mysterious Creatures Capture, craft and survive alongside mysterious creatures in this open-worl #IndieGames #GameDev #Gaming #SteamGames #IndieGameDev #GameDesign #GamingTrends
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Palworld: Fight, Farm and Build Alongside Mysterious Creatures
Capture, craft and survive alongside mysterious creatures in this open-world multiplayer adventure
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Tanay Sharma @thecooldude29.bsky.social · 17h
FINALLY THE DEMO IS OUT GUYS PLAY NOW - store.steampowered.com/app/5311560/... #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #horrorgame #indiehorror
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Night Drive - Anomaly Demo on Steam
Night Drive - Anomaly is a supernatural driving horror game where you must navigate a mysterious endless night, spot anomalies, choose the right road, and survive until morning to escape the loop.
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 18h
Tutorial text that pauses the game is a small insult to players who already figured it out. The best ones hide the lesson inside level one and let you fail safely. What's the smartest tutorial you've played? #gamedev #indiegames
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Romulo Lima - GameDev 🎮 @overactiongamestudio.com · 01/10/2026
I just changed the music for the trailer. I think this track fits it better. What do you think? Gather resources, train your workers, build your kingdom, and fight bosses in distant dungeons. All at your own pace! ⚔️⛏️🏝️🦊 #gamedev #madewithunity #steamgame #indiedev #indiegame
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Abstract Ink Media @abstractinkmedia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tomorrow I'll be aiming to start my dev log for my first Steam game. Kinda stressing about it. 💻🕷️💦 #gamedev #indiedev #solodev
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Houseman Games @housemangames.bsky.social · 21h
While I wait on the Steam demo to get the greenlight I've had a chance to get back to bits that have either been forgotten or just less important than the key systems. FINALLY, sekitori have oichomage! #sumo #blender #indiegaming #solodev
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 20h
Moonlighter 2 achievements guide with all 56 Steam unlocks, every public Steam condition, confirmed hidden entries, and a clean checklist for completion. #Moonlighter2 #Achievements #Guide
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Moonlighter 2 Achievements: All 56 Steam Unlocks Listed
Moonlighter 2 achievements guide with all 56 Steam unlocks, every public Steam condition, confirmed hidden entries, and a clean checklist for completion.
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 20h
Moonlighter 2 dimensional effects explained: verified damage limits, relics, Shock, Overcharge, loot quality, and what the game still leaves unclear. #Moonlighter2 #DimensionalEffects #Relics
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Moonlighter 2 Dimensional Effects: Damage and Loot Explained
Moonlighter 2 dimensional effects explained: verified damage limits, relics, Shock, Overcharge, loot quality, and what the game still leaves unclear.
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 20h
Soulslike bosses with a long walk back to the arena teach patience, but also quietly punish anyone with a job. Is a shortcut after two deaths mercy or a design failure? Curious where devs land. #soulslike #indiegames
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Spare Cat Stories @sparecatstories.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A voice talks to him in dreams. And that voice waits for you to join it. CODE.BREACH: a cyberpunk VN about mercenary life, dark secrets, and hard choices in a new reality. Our Steam page is now live! Wishlist & share: store.steampowered.com/app/5247670/... #gamedev #visualnovel #indiegame
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CODE.BREACH on Steam
I've been waiting for you. Beyond the high walls of London-1, millions fight to survive in the slums. Only one of them dreams of us. Guide him through a cyberpunk story of mercenary life, dark secrets...
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Atelier QDB 🎩✨Wishlist TOKENS on Steam! @atelierqdb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
TOKENS is a deckbuilder roguelike with chaotic combos that flips the rules with double-sided tokens 🎩✨ Play the demo❗on Steam now! 👇 store.steampowered.com/app/3667480/... #indiegame #roguelike #deckbuilder #indiedev #balatro
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jorlu - Eldritch Climb @covertwonders.games · 30/09/2026
Three out of five biomes already in the game, already deep in the mines working on the next update. #gamedev #indiegame #roguelike
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Iron Dogs ➡️ PRGE - Live in 12 days @jetpoweredgaming.itch.io · 22h
It's been a long road. Please consider supporting the development of Iron Dogs on Ko-fi. Make sure to join the Discord to receive your benefits! ko-fi.com/jetpoweredga... #wishlistwednesday #gamedev #gaming #indiegame #demo #gameplay
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 22h
Pixel art games keep chasing higher resolution sprites while the ones people remember use fewer colors on purpose. A tight palette makes every screenshot look like the same game, which is free branding. What's your palette cap? #pixelart #indiedev
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Iron Dogs ➡️ PRGE - Live in 12 days @jetpoweredgaming.itch.io · 01/10/2026
If you would like to support #IronDogs, please consider donating. Artists are worth their weight in gold, and I need them for more art and music! Donations over $20 = Beta access prior to Early Release ko-fi.com/jetpoweredga... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev
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Hoasy55 @hoasy55interactive.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Apparently, it wasn't the exit. That Corridor in the #backrooms Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/5218980/... #indiehorror #indiedev #indiegames #solodev #liminalspace
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Iron Dogs ➡️ PRGE - Live in 12 days @jetpoweredgaming.itch.io · 01/10/2026
Iron Dogs Demo Release Date Announced!! October 12th, 2026 store.steampowered.com/app/5330300/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev
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Iron Dogs Demo on Steam
A dog-pirate air combat game in a colorful low-poly world of planes, zeppelins and trains. Steal from a moving train, blow up enemy aircraft, blimps and more!
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 23h
Moonlighter 2 weapons tier list ranks the 4 verified core types, explains each documented combat loop, and flags named aspects that lack full public data. #Moonlighter2 #Weapons #TierList
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Moonlighter 2 Weapons Tier List: 4 Types Ranked (2026)
Moonlighter 2 weapons tier list ranks the 4 verified core types, explains each documented combat loop, and flags named aspects that lack full public data.
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GameBrief @gamebrief.bsky.social · 23h
Moonlighter 2 bosses guide lists all 6 realm fights in order, with confirmed attack patterns, Thalaam's Night Realm role, and the Moloch boundary. #Moonlighter2 #Bosses #BossGuide
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Moonlighter 2 Bosses Guide: All 6 Fights Explained
Moonlighter 2 bosses guide lists all 6 realm fights in order, with confirmed attack patterns, Thalaam's Night Realm role, and the Moloch boundary.
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