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The Indie Adventure Collection is LIVE on #Steam! You can now grab four distinct indie Metroidvania adventures in this Collaborative Bundle and save 25%! - Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams - Last Night of Winter - Star Rift Saga - Into The Underdusk #indiegame #metroidvania #steamsale

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Do you know that Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams is 40% OFF on #Steam? If you're a #metroidvania fan or just like #actionadventure #games, you should grab it!

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We've released a performance update! Ollie should now run at 60 FPS most of the time, with drops below 50 FPS becoming rare even in demanding areas, including on Steam Deck. Engine optimizations also improve overall smoothness and stability. #SteamDeck #PGMMV steamcommunity.com/games/381852...

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Steam :: Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams :: Patch Notes v.1.5.0.25286439

This update brings a substantial improvement to overall game performance. Changes have been made to how the engine handles and processes game elements, reducing unnecessary workload and improving runt...

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Big update! Two new optional bosses: Gorgoth, The Ancestral & the Merman King, including new dungeon content and interactions. Soon the game will be on SALE for the entire week! This is a great time to jump in. #indiegame #indiedev #metroidvania #pixelart #gamedev #Steam #SteamGames

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Summer sale ends in fewer than 24 hours. What are you still waiting for? Get your copy now! #gaming #playstation #pixelart #indiegame #steamwishlist

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Creating a mermaid boss for my game Voiceover credit: rtradilus, pikat, UFDTech #indiegame #gamedev #gaming #pixelart #sony

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A big sale is now ON for Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams. Get it on Steam at 35% OFF. #indiegame #steamgames #metroidvania #gaming

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Steam Summer Holiday Sale starts in just a few hours, and the game will be 35% off from 25 June to 9 July. If it has been in your wishlist so far, this would be a great time to jump in.

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Too much? Someone is trying to stand out from the crowd. Blending in was getting exhausting! #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieDev #GameDesign

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Posting a new game update for Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams. The swamp area now has a new zone you can access by diving underwater and it will lead you to a new optional boss: the Winged Gorgon. Defeat her to unlock the hidden library and... an Easter Egg. #ドット絵 #PGMMV #gameplay

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

#Indiegame #devlog I've been working on a new sidequest culminating in this neat gorgon boss for my #metroidvania. Who said that drawing flowy clothes in #pixelart had to be complicated? Work smarter! Wishlist the game on Steam for a big sale real soon: store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/...

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

#GameDevs spend months polishing updates long after launch, yet some #indiegames still end up as hidden gems. If you’ve been enjoying a #videogame, consider leaving a quick review so others can discover it. It genuinely helps more than you’d think.

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams has been updated with a beta that supports 30 fun #Steam Achievements to unlock. Saves are handled differently in this version, but players who wish to continue their journey can still do so on the legacy version. #metroidvania #indiegame #screeshotSaturday

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Steam Deck support is now available. With this update, the game runs smoothly in compatibility mode on Steam Deck, with stable performance and clean visuals. Did you get a copy of Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams yet? Steam Store: store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/...

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Hey everyone, if you missed it Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams is out now on Steam and is available at 10% off. If you're a fan of metroidvanias and monster catchers, you need to get a copy! Link: store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/... #indiedev #steamdeck #metroidvania #pocketmonsters

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

It’s been a long journey bringing this game to life, and I’m grateful to everyone who supported, shared, or tested it along the way. In just a few hours, you'll be able to play Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams on Steam. I hope you have as much fun playing it as I had making it.

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

We're just 4 days away from the official release of Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams. This has been a true passion project for me, and I hope exploring its world brings you the same sense of wonder and good vibes I felt while creating it. #IndieGame #ComingSoon #metroidvania

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

@levelupleo.bsky.social covered the demo for Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams. My deepest thanks for giving this a try. The game ran a bit slow on his machine, but performance is much better when using the dedicated GPU instead of integrated graphics on gaming laptops. youtu.be/UDKN5ynJBIo?...

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Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams Demo | LevelUpLeo stream VOD

YouTube video by LevelUpLeo

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Coming on Steam 12 March 2026. Gather all 6 archons and summon them into battle in this indie fantasy metroidvania! #gaming #gamingmemes #pokemon #indiegame #metroidvania #castlevania #gamedev #GamingCommunity

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Ever played a metroidvania with, uhm, cats, ceiling leaps and monster summons? ^_^ Coming on Steam 12 March 2026 Try out the demo at Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/... #NextFest #gaming #gamingmemes #pokemon #indiegame#metroidvania#castlevania #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

One of the gimmicks in the temple of the Archon of Illusion are the disappearing walls, making the area feel labyrinthine. Launch: 12th March store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/... #NextFest #gaming #gamingmemes #pokemon #indiegame#metroidvania#castlevania #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Coming on Steam 12 March 2026 Try out the demo at Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/... #NextFest #gaming #gamingmemes #pokemon #indiegame#metroidvania#castlevania

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

If you love indie games, pixel art, monster summons, cats, winged unicorns and metroidvanias you need to try out our demo at Next Fest and wishlist our upcoming game. Coming to Steam on March 12th. store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/...

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Head over to Steam #NextFest and try out the #demo of our upcoming pixel art metroidvania. The full game will launch on 12 March, 2026. store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/... youtu.be/3TPHGeq4nN4

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Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams – Official Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by LavaDropEU

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

For this #NextFest Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams will participate with a demo. For those who love pixel art, monster summons, winged unicorns and #metroidvania, you should head over to Steam and try out our game. store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/... youtu.be/3TPHGeq4nN4

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Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams – Official Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by LavaDropEU

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

If you've had your fill with Hollow Knight #Silksong and #Constance, this Next Fest try out our demo. For those who love pixel art, monster summons, anthro, winged unicorns and #metroidvania, the full game will launch on 12 March 2026. store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/... youtu.be/3TPHGeq4nN4

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Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams – Official Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by LavaDropEU

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

If you love indie games, pixel art, monster summons, cats, winged unicorns and metroidvanias, this #NextFest you need to try out our demo and wishlist our upcoming game. Steam store: store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/... youtu.be/3TPHGeq4nN4

youtu.be

Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams – Official Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by LavaDropEU

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Our #metroidvania #demo is finally out and ready for #SteamNextFest. Go check it out! store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/Ollie_and_the_Merchant_of_Dreams/

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Venture into the world of Hitonero and uncover the mystery corrupting its magical lands. Awaken the Archons and wield their power in our upcoming fantasy Metroidvania adventure. Playable demo out on 5th February 2026. #demo #NextFest #indiegame #devlog #indiedev #wishlistWednesday

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Finally happy to announce that the playable demo for Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams drops February 5th. Will it trump your expectations and make you rethink flying as a whole new league of #metroidvania traversal? #nextfest #steampowered #indiegame #devlog

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Steam Next Fest coming up! Don't forget to try out and wishlist Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams. Demo coming up. #IndieGame #Metroidvania #PixelArt #GameDev #steamnextfest

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

What about an NPC who reveals the last few missing collectibles on your automap? A perfect fallback spot when hunting everything down gets a little too tricky. What better location than a seaside hut? 😸

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Another little update: I've been fighting the idea of creating an automap for a long time and initially I was trying hard to make the world easy enough to traverse without one. I implemented fast travel before an automap in fact but I couldn't deny that having one improves the sense of exploration.

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Small #devlog. I know it seems like I disappear for stretches. The reality is I’m balancing this project with a full-time job and everything else. I work on #gamedev whenever I can, even if it’s not as much as I wish it were. Still here and building, just slower than I'd like.

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Was stuck for ideas and asked #Copilot to redesign my #indiegame scene and... it's definitely more eye catching. I think it's not much the new detail and window centering the scene, as much as the diffused lighting that make all the difference. Do you hate #AI or think it's just a fresh set of eyes?

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Hey, there's a new short clip showcasing a new enemy. What do you think? 🌵 youtube.com/shorts/VYmSC...

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When your own game betrays you…

YouTube video by LavaDropEU

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Ollie’s weekend plans? Just napping away… patiently waiting for you to hit that wishlist button on Steam. 💛 Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/ #IndieGame #Metroidvania #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieDev #devLog #WishlistNow #GamingCommunity #IndieGamesToWatch

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Creating a compelling #metroidvania is no easy task. What's quite often glossed over when discussing #gamedev is how every sound, shimmer, chime and stinger give the game life. They add to an immersive experience and are definitely the final boss in #gamedesign. youtube.com/shorts/J-fPm...

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Pixel Metroidvania: Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams

YouTube video by LavaDropEU

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

I'm really excited to share Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams with you and see you enjoy the world I've created over these 5 years. Being a solo dev the progress is really slow and I never imagined creating and adding SFX could be so time consuming.

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

NintenDO... More like NintenDON'T 😭 Summoning… patented?? brb crying in gamedev. Send help. #metroidvania #platformer #pixelart #summon #nintendo #patent #pokemon #indiedev

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams is an #indiedev 2D #pixelart #Metroidvania where you traverse a lore-rich world, summon ancient deities to your aid, ride a winged unicorn into battle, and ultimately liberate creation from chaos. Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3818520/...

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Lavadrop @lavadropeu.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Uhm… #Hornet, I think you wandered into the wrong #metroidvania #indiegame… This isn’t #Silksong! Ollie’s got you covered and will send you right back to Pharloom. Shnk shnk!

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