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Pat Holleman @patmakesrpgs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I’m publishing a sample JRPG project plan. This document contains every step you need to take to create a commercial JRPG, from beginning to end. It's based on my experience working on JRPGs like Quartet, Cris Tales, Threads of Time, Coromon, My Familiar & Forge of the Fae. tinyurl.com/6yxt77fm

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JRPG Project Plan Template

JRPG PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE By Patrick Holleman submissions@thegamedesignforum.com Hello! This is a template of a project plan for making a JRPG, start to finish. Using this template, you can get a c...

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Joshua Hallaran | 8-Bit Adventures 2 @criticalgamesau.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I'm honoured to be officially hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday! 🥳 🎨If you're a #GameDev / #IndieDev, comment below with your awesome #turnbased game! EVERYONE! 🔁 Repost & ❤️Like this tweet 👉 Tag other games & devs you support ✨ Add the games you love to your wishlist!

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I don't know if it's just slow word of mouth, but our Quartet sales have been much stronger the last few weeks. Thanks for all your support! We are still hard at work on the newest 1.3 content update and console ports.

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Kingdoms of the Dump @kingdomsofthedump.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📣KINGDOMS OF THE DUMP AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM!!! 19.99 + 10% discount ✨17.99✨ Come explore the magical Lands of the Fill! #indiegame RTs appreciated 💪🗑️ store.steampowered.com/app/2159270/...

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Save 10% on Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam

A SNES styled JRPG set in a fantasy world of garbage, created by two janitors. Join Trash Can Knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and a Half Kingdoms of the Dump!

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

God bless everyone who does content on niche indie games like “Quartet”. I know all of y’all would get better numbers covering the big triple A hits. We appreciate y’all

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

You, our loyal players said you wanted: -More time to "just hang out" with our characters -More spooky dungeons -More hippos--err, euruphants So in 1.3 we are just gonna give you exactly that. Enjoy. Gluhender's Grotto, coming sometime in early-to-mid December* *probably

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bloodbootie.bsky.social @bloodbootie.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

My self imposed drawing challenge “100 games of Steam 2025” is going well? (At least I think it is.) Today’s game is Geo Mythica. #steam #GeoMythica

One of the main characters from the game Geo Mythica.

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Shrine's Legacy - Out Now! @shrineslegacy.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Thank you all for getting us to NEW AND TRENDING on Steam!!!! 😍❤️❤️❤️ #gamedev #indiegame

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Geo Mythica is now 35% off for the Steam autumn sale! If you like JRPGs with a balance between open exploration and linear storytelling, along with a healthy dose of "options that matter when building your party" - check it out! #indiedev #jrpg

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RJ @rjsmangit.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Buy Geo Mythica and help me route the speedrun! $10 is a steal!

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Geo Mythica is part of Games Against Living Miserably 💚going on now. From Sept 8–15 we’re supporting @theCALMzone ’s life-saving work. To show our support, we’ve pledged a donation whenever someone purchases Geo Mythica this week! Share/retweet to show your support! Link 👇🧵

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Guin Entertainment is part of #GALM2025! We’ve pledged a donation to @theCALMzone to support their life-saving work whenever you purchase Geo Mythica from Sept 8–15! Please show your support and share/retweet! Link 👇 in thread!

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Having a great release day! Thank you all for your comments, kind words, reviews and content around the game. If you're interested in playing our new JRPG "Quartet", what are you waiting for? #QuartetRPG #pixelart

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Lexi / Backlog Battle @legitlexine.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Is Quartet the best pure turn-based RPG of the year? After playing it, I think it just might be! Find out why this indie JRPG feels both timeless and brand new in my full review! youtu.be/sk6XH0_Xt7k

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Corydonn @corydonn.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

10. Favorite Track from this year. Well this OST can probably hit a few things like favorite character theme with Drake's Theme. Geo Mythica i highly recommend the game and it's a game I want more people to play and share. youtu.be/MDJqPRcaDxc?...

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Cumbia del Puente Theme | Geo Mythica Soundtrack

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Hey, if you're looking for a fast-paced #JRPG with a big spoonful of open exploration and party customization, grab Geo Mythica while it's on sale on Steam now (in case you missed the summer sale!) #indiedev

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Francisco González @grundislav.games · 23/07/2025

I spent 6 years making this game, and it’s my best work yet. I think you’ll like it, too!

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Yes, she talks. And her name is Juna. #QuartetRPG #pixelart

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Francisco González @grundislav.games · 21/07/2025

Rosewater, my Wild West adventure game, has been out nearly 4 months and has been very well-received! But I also feel like it’s reached a fraction of its potential audience. If you can spare a repost and help spread the word, it would be greatly appreciated! www.grundislav.games/Rosewater.html

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Hey look, Geo Mythica got a nice feature in a video called "Outstanding Indie Games You've Never Heard Of." Thought it was a fun video segment! He seemed to really appreciate the options available in the combat system and lighthearted tone of the game! #jrpg #indiedev youtu.be/4uQcji2Ud9M?...

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Outstanding Indie Games You've Never Heard Of

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Seeric @seeric.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Geo Mythica is a globetrotting RPG that takes place in the 1990's. It has charming writing, a solid semi-active combat system, and a great sense of exploration. store.steampowered.com/app/1699030/...

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Save 25% on Geo Mythica on Steam

Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre ...

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Eternal Remnant @eternalremnant.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

🚨A cast of characters from 13+ upcoming indie RPG GEMS come together in Infinite Alliance - including Eternal Remnant, Chained Echoes, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Quartet, Shrine's Legacy, My Familiar, Geo Mythica, Ephemeral Tale and MORE! 🔥 And it's going to be FREE!

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

If you're up for an adventure #JRPG that values player agency - letting you go where you want and build your party how you want - give Geo Mythica a look! It's got a fast-paced, real-time combat system, too! #screenshotsaturday

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It was a fun challenge to incorporate world music into the 8-bit soundtrack for my #RPG. For example, in the Panama Canal sequence, I made a track that combined Panamanian dance music with JRPG battle music tropes. I thought it turned out pretty well! #indiedev

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

It was fun coming up with locations for my globetrotting #JRPG Geo Mythica! It's always a good time learning about cool places and then representing them in 8-bit! For example, check out Drumheller, Alberta - dinosaur capital of the world - with its giant T-Rex statue!

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Hey #screenshotsaturday! In Quartet, you choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG. Here's a quick overview of what each chapter is all about! #QuartetRPG

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Francisco González @grundislav.games · 30/05/2025

ROSEWATER has received acclaim from both critics and players (83% on Metacritic, 96% Positive on Steam) Pick it up this weekend and go on a Wild West adventure! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1226670/... GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/rose...

A selection of press quotes about Rosewater.
Gameffine - 97
“Rosewater is the best point-and-click adventure game I’ve played this decade...a tour de force of the genre”

Checkpoint Gaming - 8.5/10
"Rosewater is an epic point-and-click Western adventure that will satisfy fans of both genres"

Adventure Game Hotspot - 90
"Rosewater’s sharpshooting lies with its wonderful production value and freedom of choice in this
A selection of press quotes about Rosewater.
Gameffine - 97
“Rosewater is the best point-and-click adventure game I’ve played this decade...a tour de force of the genre”

Checkpoint Gaming - 8.5/10
"Rosewater is an epic point-and-click Western adventure that will satisfy fans of both genres"

Adventure Game Hotspot - 90
"Rosewater’s sharpshooting lies with its wonderful production value and freedom of choice in this character-driven Western"

Voxelsmash - 8/10
"Rosewater is a beautiful hand-drawn trek through the Wild West"

33bits - 90
"Rosewater is a gold mine, both literally and figuratively"

Entertainium
"If you were looking for a solid adventure which nicely expands the singular world of Lamplight City, Rosewater delivers"

Ragequit.gr - 90
"Rosewater is an epic adventure that will be etched in your mind and heart"

Press Play Media - 8.7/10
"Rosewater is a journey more than worth taking, especially for fans of
narrative-driven adventures"

MonsterVine - 4/5
With a great presentation, interesting puzzles, and a good cast of characters, it’s worth taking a look at"

VulgarKnight
"An Elegant, Meaningful and Cinematic Aroma"

VICE
"If you’re looking for a charming, dynamic adventure through the Western Frontier, strap in those boots and saddle up"

AdventureGamers - 100
"Rosewater is a modern classic, a story of how one may find and form a family through road trip exploits"

RPGFan - 90
"Rosewater is truly an impressive achievement among point-and-click games"

PC Gamer - 78
"Western point-and-click Rosewater is a worthwhile journey"

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Quartet will release on all PC platforms, August 26th, 2025! Console ports will be later in the year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLGg...

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Quartet - Classic JRPG Release Trailer!

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

What better way to wrap up @TaylorsShelf’s IndieQuest Stream Event than with a multiverse adventure! Infinite Alliance brings together heroes & villains from 13+ indie JRPGs in one FREE crossover game! Check it out! 🔗👇🧵

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

A la FF5, my new #RPG Geo Mythica has periodic optional challenge fights that put your party-speccing abilities to the test! Here's a fight with a big skeletal flaming Caspian cobra in Turkmenistan. (The gear you get for beating it may be a tad OP, actually...) #pixelart

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

About halfway through my new #RPG, Geo Mythica, I pit you against a cobra in Turkmenistan - well, optionally. I love a big optional boss fight that really tests all the mechanics you've learned up to that point! #indiedev

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

A deadly fleet of airships strikes a nearby city. This is one of many exciting scenes in "Quartet" #screenshotsaturday #quartetrpg #jrpg

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Geo Mythica is still 15% off over on Steam - check it out if you're into #RPGs that offer a lot of player choice in both party build-out and world exploration! #gamedev

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Pat Holleman @patmakesrpgs.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Charm/confuse as a status effect is never fun. Never. It has never been fun. It will never be fun.

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I'm happy to announce that Geo Mythica is part of the #indieassemble Steam event with a 15% off discount! So if you're looking for a fun, new #rpg adventure, check out Geo Mythica or any of the great indie games participating in the event! Link 👇 🧵

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Nice new review of my new #RPG Geo Mythica on Steam :O #indiedev

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Towards the end of development of my new #JRPG, Geo Mythica, we added some Ninja-Gaiden-style cutscenes to give a little more spice to certain story moments. I thought they came out pretty well! #pixelart

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OK CPU @okcpu.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

It's true! The Atlas gave me a sense of direction while I retained to ability to basically go anywhere.

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

"But Chris, Geo Mythica is open-ish, and I like #JRPGs but not open world games!" Never fear! The in-game Atlas lists all locations in recommended order along with a checklist of things to find. It may be open-ish, but it's not "sprawling" per se. #indiedev

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Wow, what a nice review for Geo Mythica! So glad you enjoyed it!

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

My new #RPG Geo Mythica is full of totally true and realistic geographical facts, such as there's a village of talking hippos along the shore of Lake Victoria in Tanzania that enjoys trying cuisine from around the world! You can't learn that stuff from just any game! #gamedev

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

"Delightful, brisk throwback RPG with plenty new to offer!" Got a nice review on Steam for my new RPG Geo Mythica - hopefully, if you appreciate a faster-paced adventure, you'll also have a good time with it! #indiedev #jrpg

Delightful, brisk throwback RPG with plenty new to offer.

You get just enough dialogue to add color to the world and contextualize what you're doing.
You zip from town to town, do a little quest in each, usually involving a short gauntlet of battles and a boss, then move on.
Each town is a naive, fantastical take on a real-world location. Very refreshing.

Lots of cute gameplay ideas, like every player character having a unique resource to manage alongside MP.
Has a reasonable, gradual difficulty curve. Characters have powerful status ailments, buffs, and stuns that you gotta use to win. If you rely on auto-attacks and play loss-averse, you'll bleed out resources.
There are no random encounters, and losing a battle respawns you directly before the fight at low health. It's easier than I prefer.
But battles are appropriately tuned around this and the ability to respec freely outside battle. You'll be moving skill points around from area to area to better handle specific enemy types. So the game leverages its quality of life features to make individual battles harder and swingier than a more traditional RPG can accommodate, which is thoughtful.

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Guin Entertainment @guinentertainment.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 The Geo Mythica OST just dropped! All the #8bit and #retro charm with none of the analog hassles. Now available on Steam with a bundle discount of 15% off for a limited time! 🎧 👇 🔗 #JRPG

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