Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 2mRose of Dragontail NEW Fall gameplay trailer! #TrailerTuesday 100
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 03/10/2026Someone probably found this. Hope they enjoyed it while it lasted 🤭 #ScreenshotSaturday 061
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 01/10/2026That feel when you badly need to update your trailer but you're so sleep-deprived you may as well have never seen this game before 010
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 01/10/2026Known issue: The GUI is currently affected by post effects. For now, if you pause the game while an effect is ... in effect, unpause and it should fade pretty quick. 000
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 01/10/2026Thanks for 999 wishlists on this #WishlistWednesday! Rose of Dragontail demo updated with the original title font and some new slowdown and post-processing effects for better feedback. 110
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 30/09/2026I was going to change Rose's official title font to Alita Brush, used in the current demo. I thought it looked more wild, like Rose herself. But The Rumor, still used in the stores, kept calling to me. And as often happens, it won me back. Rose is loud, bold, but not as feral or savage as Alita. 110
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 29/09/2026Spot all the new slowdown and screen flash fx! Very handy for letting you take a breath and keep track of a huge brawl like this #beatemup #gamedev 0135
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 27/09/2026Is she a #beatemup? Is she a #hackandslash? I'm not sure anymore!!! 🤪 #screenshotsaturday 121
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 26/09/2026Rose's Steam tags mysteriously changed themselves overnight and there's no diff record? (Original order in ALT text) If these are actually better (are they???) and someone at @steampowered.com noticed me angsting over the tags and felt sorry for me, well, an email would've be nice but thanks? 110
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 24/09/2026When you go to buy or wishlist that game, also look over all the other games that appear on it anywhere. Bundles, More From Dev, More Like This. Most likely one of them will grab you too, so go buy or wishlist that. And so on. How did I not think of this for so long... oh right, too busy devvin'. 000
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 24/09/2026Indie dev stuck for new indie games to play? Just start looking at your game's More Like This. You'll probably find a game that excites you, because some things in it excited you enough to put them in your own game. 120
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 23/09/2026Rose of Dragontail demo updated with Full Controller Support! With correct buttons for Switch, PS1-5, Xbox, even keyboard if you're into that (why) ...Yeah not much to look at, but took nearly every hour of the last week devving, polishing and fixing non-stop 150
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 19/09/2026Control remapping 90% done...only 90% more to go 😭 #gamedev 170
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 18/09/2026I remember why I put off doing control settings now (and it is entirely my fault) 🫠 #gamedev 1111
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 17/09/2026Rose's evolution from my concept art to @ tedbob84.bsky.social 's key art #ThrowbackThursday 010
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 16/09/2026#WishlistWednesday...um...I better start making the rest of the game y'all are WISHING for? ... 🫠 020
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 15/09/2026Also: Wiggling back and forth no longer gives an easy parry Fixed a tree’s position to prevent anything going behind it Added language option and adjusted interface to accommodate other languages (coming soon) Disabled Big Orange’s rare running grab attack until its bugs get fixed 100
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 15/09/2026Rose of Dragontail demo update 2026.2.6 Improved pile driver: Damage to held enemy 15->30 Damage to nearby enemies 10->25 Better slam effect sprite Nearby enemies get knocked away from you instead of all in the same direction Fixed held enemy going into a bugged state if you got grabbed out 130
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 12/09/2026Multi language support because I want to sell halfway decent *This is not the final pt-BR translation #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #indiegame 082
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 09/09/2026890 wishlists as of this #WishlistWednesday. I'm sure there's at least 110 more looking for blazing-fast top-down #pixelart #beatemup action Steam: steampowered.com/app/5007030 itch: ioribranford.itch.io/rose-of-drag... 081
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 08/09/2026A refreshed Rose of Dragontail gameplay trailer for #TrailerTuesday! #beatemup #indiegame Try the demo Steam: steampowered.com/app/5007030 itch: ioribranford.itch.io/rose-of-drag... 062
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 07/09/2026Show More test after re-tagging...I guess 2 is fine #MotivationMonday #gamedev 183
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 26/08/2026No demo update this week, I mostly had producer and PR hats on. Nonetheless something exciting is developing... 010
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 18/08/2026New in Rose of Dragontail 2026.2.3 - Hit sparks!!! ioribranford.itch.io/rose-of-drag... #beatemup #indiegame 010
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 15/08/2026#ScreenshotSaturday trying new hit sparks from unTied Games Super Pixel Effects Giga Pack 💥✨️ untiedgames.itch.io/super-pixel-... 041
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 11/08/2026Rose of Dragontail 2026.2.2 See if you're a 1 health wonder in the new challenge mode! #beatemup #indiegames ioribranford.itch.io/rose-of-drag... 050
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 04/08/2026New training stage WIP in Rose of Dragontail 2026.2.1a ioribranford.itch.io/rose-of-drag... 020
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 28/07/2026Tap the Left Stick forward to reversal an enemy melee attack! This may or may not be cut for game balance, so enjoy while it lasts 000
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 25/07/2026Thanks to @itch.io players for making Rose of Dragontail this week's top action and fighting game! Development has slowed a bit to catch its breath. Review, comment, stream, donate, and tell all your friends so Rose can fight on 🥊🐲️ 131
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 23/07/2026Rose of Dragontail is in Top Fighting Games on itch.io! #beatemup #indiegames Check it out at ioribranford.com/dragontail 050
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 20/07/2026Can you believe it's been over a literal year since the game has even loaded another map? #gamedev 131
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 20/07/2026Next demo update is a big boy #gamedev #beatemup #monstergirl 193
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 16/07/2026Not to mention hiding this dumb mistake and bugger knows what others (lucky that z was only used in lensq where the sign didn't matter) 000
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 16/07/2026Wish I'd kicked this corporate-ass habit of long local variable names sooner 100
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 08/07/2026So the new stage I tried to rush out A) by remaking the old one with new patterns, not enough exciting new ideas to keep motiv B) in the middle of a minor personal drama is back to When It's Done, and I'm sorry 🫠 Lately the mechs have been really stretching their limits 😏 010
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 03/07/2026One line fixed 😎 (But no, the actual fix includes more robust checking etc) 010
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 30/06/2026Rose of Dragontail's Rising Tide 4 entry for #TrailerTuesday Thanks @blueoceangames.bsky.social for the opportunity and @tedbob84.bsky.social for the new key art! #beatemup 1165
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 13/06/2026Stage 5 of Demonizer G will be taking some extra days to be the best I can make it with the time I have #shmups #gamedev 0154
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 08/06/2026Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1091390/... itch: ioribranford.itch.io/demonizer 010
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 08/06/2026Demonizer G development got an unexpected shot in the arm with this week's Steam Bullet Fest! #shmup #gamedev Stage 5 to come out on the beta branch this week. For access, buy OG Demonizer 60% OFF (ends June 15). Then opt in to the "development" beta. Links in the reply 👇️ 1186
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 05/06/2026Join Rose, the scrappy fishing village girl turned half-dragon hero for high-impact fantasy slapstick #beatemup action! Kick, slam, tackle, spit fire, parry, swing your tail, and throw whatever/whoever you get your hands on to a groovy surf rock soundtrack. #PitchYaGame 142
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 20/04/2026New in Rose of Dragontail demo 2026.1: tail parrying ⚔️ #gamedev #indiegames #beatemup Download and release notes: ioribranford.itch.io/rose-of-drag... 192
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 10/04/2026Rose of Dragontail is participating in Rising Tide Challenge 3 hosted by @blueoceangames.bsky.social! Watch upcoming #indiegame trailers and vote for your favorites! blueoceangames.com?ref=ioribran... 022
Iori Branford @ioribranford.com · 26/03/2026Rose of Dragontail could be released in episodes. My original Level 1 idea is growing into a 5 or 6-level Episode 1. Doable with the engine I have now, simpler and more focused story, less bespoke graphic assets needed, and can be out sooner at an approachable price #gamedev 1102
