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Meghann O'Neill @firkraags.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Here is a player facing spreadsheet of 150 indie games from PAX. Aus, NZ and SE Asia. Game name, steam (or other) link, demo y/n, genre, comments (which I'm editing). Please share. Let's work together to connect people to Aussie indies. I'm going to tag people next. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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PAX 2025.xlsx

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It's #PitchYaGame time! Spies & Soldiers is a turn-based game of strategy and subterfuge that features: 📜 Procedurally generated maps. 🛡 Simple mechanics, deep strategy. ⚔️ Asynchronous multiplayer. ⏰ Simultaneous turns. Download the demo + wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1094450/...

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loren schmidt @lorenschmidt.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

working on a fantasy game is the best because you get to write names like 'umbral mantle' and leave them there like unripened fruit, then later you find them and get excited and know exactly what they should be.

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hell yeah, this looks amazing and so damn stylish!

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Whatever this is, it's looking very cool! Great style.

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Aria Winningson @aria.labeledrude.online · 28/11/2024

everything i have learned about game development has convinced me of two things: - anyone can make a game - it's actuallly impossible to make a game

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I would love to hear the deep dive version of that talk! Look forward to following your progress here on bluesky.

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Excellent talk by @lorenschmidt.bsky.social at Roguelike Celebration, outlining their map generation processes. Inspiring work!

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Great talk! Thanks for sharing your process. Always inspiring to see other folks map generation techniques. Will definitely be looking into CA approaches in the future!

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

This is so well written and inspiring! Such a clear expression of what we had and how ‘improving’ things has lead us to a cold, sterile, place. Thanks for the share!

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SUGOI 🔜 Awesome Console Showcase @sugoigames.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Holy shit???? Less than 24 hours and we have already received a mind-blowing amount of nominations🎉🏆 We set this up because it can be tough getting your game out there on a small budget. It's been wonderful seeing you all tag your favourite indies and encourage each other, let's keep it going!💙

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Hey, thanks for putting together this great resource! We're working on a turn-based strategy game called Spies & Soldiers, love to be included if you're looking for more indie devs in the genre.

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Scare-on Lim 林家丰 @ PAX Aus @ehronlime.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Tabletop RPG writing is like writing a letter without the box of nonsense so it better be a real banger of a letter because what do you mean I have to gather my own box of nonsense

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Spies & Soldiers is part of the Turn-Based Carnival! Lots of great demos and sales for those who like turn-based games. Go take a look! store.steampowered.com/developer/Ac...

Poster for the Turn-Based Carnival layered on top of the Spies & Soldiers key art of silhouetted soldiers overlooking a distant city.

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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 13/11/2024

Making video games is hard

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

This adds variety to maps and balances against rush strategies. It also provides an alternative, if fragile, path to victory points via spy actions. Captain boons make for interesting decisions - is this Captain worth an alliance? Or better to simply seize the castle so you can ensure its defences?

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Spies now have an Influence action, which can be used to forge an alliance with a Neutral Faction. This provides a victory point from the castle, and control of the Captain! Watch out though, as your opponent can use their spies to break the alliance, in which case you lose all the benefits.

A randomly generated Neutral Faction captain.

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Dev Update - Neutral Factions! Maps now have a chance of including a castle controlled by a Neutral Faction. These soldiers don't attack, but will defend their home if besieged. They are led by a Captain with a random boon, such as moving cheaply through mountains, or a combat bonus in castles...

A map showing the icon for a Neutral Faction in a castle.

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jason grinblat @jfg.land · 11/11/2024

Are you a SFWA member or do you know one? I wrote a case for nominating Caves of Qud for the 2025 Nebula Award for Best Game Writing. (please repost) kitfoxgames.medium.com/the-2025-neb...

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The 2025 Nebula Award for Best Game Writing: a Case for Caves of Qud

By Jason Grinblat

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Spies & Soldiers is a turn-based game of strategy and subterfuge that features: 📜 Procedurally generated maps. 🛡 Simple mechanics, deep strategy. ⚔️ Asynchronous multiplayer. ⏰ Simultaneous turns. Download the demo + wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1094450/...

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Ghostbat Games | Spies & Soldiers @ghostbat-games.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Twitter has felt like a howling abyss for a long time now, so it's exciting to be joining the growing exodus to bluesky!

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