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John JP Podlasek @jpodlasek.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Ever wonder what it really takes to quit your job, start an indie studio w/ friends & ship a highly-rated RPG? @iamdovetail.bsky.social from @ritualstudios.bsky.social did exactly that w/ Fretless, published by @playdigious.bsky.social Hear all the details here → youtu.be/orXP0ahTMro

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Starting an Indie Studio & Shipping the RPG Hit "Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson" w/ Jeff Linville

YouTube video by GameDevAdvice

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Console Creatures @consolecreatures.com · 08/08/2025

Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson rocks! The game has so much personality not only in its presentation, but its unique RPG mechanics. Its musical inspirations mesh with a battle system that shreds expectations and creates a fresh take on the genre. Review: www.consolecreatures.com/fretless-rev...

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Snoman @snomangaming.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I started playing Fretless a few days ago and it is freaking awesome - a GuitaRPG with musically driven combat, Slay the Spire esque combat but with timed inputs ala Paper Mario. Tons of heart and music homages, made by a prolific music YouTuber and team. Highly recommend youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

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Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)

YouTube video by Rob Scallon

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸 Thanks to anyone who picked up the game. 99% positive on Steam is something we never could've imagined. All the amazing comments, feedback and memes have just been a joy to read. 🔔🎸🐸 Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game #indiegame #indiedev #gaming

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Playdigious @playdigious.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🟣 Sure you could just do nothing of your day (or worse...you could work). But what about saving the world while playing good music? #Fretless is available on Steam and you still have 2 days to get it at 10% off! bit.ly/Fretless-Steam

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

⭐️Fretless has a 99% positive rating on Steam!⭐️ Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews. We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!

Image depicting the Fretless Steam store page, showing that the game has a 99% positive review score with 393 reviews

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Hey looks like I can’t DM you but thank you so much! I saw your comment on the video as well. Guild Wars is like my favorite franchise of all time. All the work you and the team at Anet do is a massive inspiration to me. Really glad you found the video. I am Jeff btw!

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Bobby Stein @bobbystein.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

If you're into music games and RPGs you should check this demo out. (Rob makes awesome bass and guitar YouTube vids but this is the team's first indie title.)

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

The reception to Fretless has been so amazing and I just can't believe the game is actually out and people ACTUALLY LIKE IT!?!? Thanks to everyone who believed in our little dream game 🎸🎹🕹️❤️🐸

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Nice catch! We were gonna send everyone a message who was featured in the documentary but looks like you are already on the ball haha

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G4F Records @g4frecords.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

🎸Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Soundtrack is out now! Full album mainly composed by @iamdovetail.bsky.social in the @robscallon.bsky.social music universe 🔥 Listen on your favorite platform: idol-io.ffm.to/fretless_ost Game by @ritualstudios.bsky.social & @playdigious.bsky.social

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸 Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔 Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 17/07/2025

Fretless is one of my favorite games of the year so far. As someone who is easily overwhelmed by traditional turn-based RPGs, I think it’s such a brilliant entry point into the genre. And the vibes? Impeccable. What a stellar love-letter to musicians. If you miss Brutal Legend, please play it.

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

😱😱😱😱😱 thank you for the great write up!

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

We made a documentary about the making of Fretless that will go up on @robscallon.bsky.social 's channel tomorrow along with the release of Fretless! There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :) 🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸 youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

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Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)

YouTube video by Rob Scallon

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Thanks so much for trying it out glad you liked it!

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

This documentary is really cool and shows the kind of crazy story it took to make this game

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Our GuitaRPG Fretless comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam! #indiedev #gamedev

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G4F Records @g4frecords.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Original soundtrack to Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is coming on July 17th 🎸 ➡️ Pre-save on Spotify now bit.ly/FretlessSpot... By @iamdovetail.bsky.social & Rob Scallon featuring many guests 😉

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Northlane - Welcome to the Industry (From Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Original Game Soundtrack)

YouTube video by G4F Records

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Getting into @skillup.bsky.social Put This On Your Radar section in the news show has gotta be one of the coolest moments of making this game. Thanks for checking out Fretless. youtu.be/B5W4zcFRU84?...

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Riot approves gambling sponsors for Esports + FBC Firebreak struggles | This Week in Videogames

YouTube video by Skill Up

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Playdigious @playdigious.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

In only 2 weeks, you'll be able to upgrade your guitar on the mod table, in order to defeat the musical monsters sent by Rick Riffson! #WishlistWednesday Train right now during the game's demo on Steam: bit.ly/Fretless-SteamWishlist

Fretless mod table where you can pimp your guitar and make it more powerful during fights

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Going to be on @unity.com Versus Mode stream today at 11am CT! Should be super fun www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m15...

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Post a creature from your game, and its inspiration. #indiedev #gamedev

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · 11/05/2025

The crew’s back home, and the show floor is winding down. It’s about time to share Six One Indie’s Best of PAX East 2025 picks: 🏆 Mike • TANUKI: Pon's Summer 🏆 Kelsey • VILE: Exhumed 🏆 Kyle • Revenant’s Reach 🏆 Harry • Gigasword 🏆 Clancey • Fretless *Photo not taken. All parties forgot.

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Pre-orders for the Fretless double vinyl are up. This is such a surreal moment for me, many of these tracks have been sitting on my computer for years. Plus the fact that we have bands like Northlane and Yvette Young is just mind blowing

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Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson - Vinyl Edition (Pre-Order) - G4F Records

Double Vinyl Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson - by Dovetail & Rob Scallon. Featuring Northlane, Cult of Luna, Davie504, Yvette Young, Rabea Massaad and more.

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

If you are looking for a demo to play during Steam Next Fest check out Fretless! 🎸 Its a music RPG where instead of swords and shields you fight with guitars and music! You can upgrade your pedal board, collect mods and explore a unique musical world #indiegame #indiedev #nextfest #gamedev #devlog

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I’m the bottle smashing guy in the Djazz video if you can even believe it

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Hey please follow the studio if you can for any updates and news about Fretless! We are really excited to be a part of Steam Next Fest this year and we have a brand new demo to try

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dovetail (Fretless is out now on Steam!) @iamdovetail.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Recently switched you YouTube Music, the speed dial feature is really cool. Feels like a mini-wrapped lol

My YouTube music speed dial. Story So Far, Jesus Piece, Fiddlehead, Modest Mouse, Car seat Headrest, Now Now, Citizen

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Arvy @arvy.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

bad UX while using a modern piece of software: inexcusable, horrid, I want a refund bad UX of trying to set up a multiplayer session for a 25 year old abandonware game: immaculate, joyous, full of soul

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