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Loot Donkey

@lootdonkey.bsky.social
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💀👑 Fool King Demo out now 🔗👇 Links - linktr.ee/lootdonkey We're Gareth and Ben, two game developers joining forces to make stylish games.

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Keep your eyes peeled for Fool King in the Mondo Gamer showcase live s👀n ! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnnA...
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Mundo Gamer Showcase 2026 – September 25 | Live Indie Game Trailers, Gameplay & Announcements
YouTube video by Mundo Gamer TV
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As we continue to fill out the world of Everdawn within Fool King we need more pets! To get the chance to get your best friend in game make sure to check out the demo on Steam now & share your pet in our Everdawn-Pets channel on our Discord. *pets chosen at random All links in our bio. 🔗
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It's official, we are launching into early access on November 16th ! Demo out now. youtu.be/p6J9jvnvDmU
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Fool King launch date reveal trailer - PC Gaming Show 2026
YouTube video by PC Gamer
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Keep your eyes peeled in this evenings PC Gaming Tokyo Direct showcase, there may be some Fools & Kings as well as an important announcement...
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Fool King is set up with a booth at TGS so come say hello & check out the demo (also out on Steam)!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The boxlings have made it to Tokyo Game Show & are very much enjoying their vacation!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We have been very spoilt today with two loads of fan art! Big shout out to Mr. Green for the painting & Lei for the crochet artworks.
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It has come to our attention that it is actually still OK [apparently] to use sexualisation & objectification within advertising in 2026... Fool King Demo out now, link in bio 🔗
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
*Snigel translation "don't worry Link beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" Also I am very much looking forward to the remake and like what they have chosen to do with the art. [Gareth]
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Snigel’s field notes; The Peasants & Boxlings both being bottom of the pecking order of their factions, instead of rising up & complaining about their status as the chaff unit. They instead prefer to spike one another through the brains, this being due to their disgust at each other’s ear shapes.
Peasant with a boxling on their fork
Boxlings attacking peasants
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Snigel’s field notes; The Peasants & Boxlings both being bottom of the pecking order of their factions, instead of rising up & complaining about their status as the chaff unit. They instead prefer to spike one another through the brains, this being due to their disgust at each other’s ear shapes.
Peasant with a boxling on their fork
Boxlings attacking peasants
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Demo 1 ・ Patch 1 is now live! Including improvements,bugfixes and balance changes. Find out more on the patch notes on the Loot Donkey Discord or via the Steam page.
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Demo 0.3.7b1-26b6e6723 hotfix is now live, this is mainly aimed at adding extra protection against cheaters & resetting the server to remove the poisoned ghosts. Unleash the Benzilla at your own risk!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We have now blown past 10,000 wish lists! Thank you for all of the support, we are hard at work for some hot fixes for the demo. More news soon!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A new Fool King video is out featuring more details and Lore as well as a guest appearance from @benmcinnes.bsky.social giving some tacical tips! youtu.be/dB6wMuoPZ2c
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Fool King: How Will You Build Your Army? (Demo Out Now on Steam!)
YouTube video by fireflyworlds
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Fool King’s Steam demo is now available! Grab your swords & best battle tactics to claim your title as the one & only Fool King. Can you defeat all your rivals in this asynchronous PvP auto-battler? Steam page - store.steampowered.com/app/4380860/...
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
After returning safely from Germany we can now announce our Fool King of gamescom 2026. Congratulations Nynzal! (not on socials) We have been emailing and the trophy will be in the post soon!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Feeling very cool after receiving our first ever fan art at gamescom today!
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Milktooth | making Bad Magpie @milktooth.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
we still can’t believe Bad Magpie won best game at the @indiearenabooth.de awards!!! thank you so much, we are incredibly honoured and excited (as you can see by these pictures)
Susie, George and Daisy holding the best game certificate and rosetteA selfie of Susie, George and Daisy holding the best game certificate and rosette. They are doing silly excited faces
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Announcing the gamescom 2026 Fool King tournament! Do you have what it takes to become Fool King & remain on top till the end of gamescom? There is a trophy up for grabs for the champion & prizes for those who fall in the effort.
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Setting up the gamescom 2026 booth today! You can find us here - Hall 10.2, at Stand F010 E019, Booth 15!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Fool King is heading to gamescom 2026! You will find us in the indie arena booth next to our friends from @fireflystudios.bsky.social who are showcasing Stronghold 4. Stay tuned as we may have something planned for those whom can attend...
Illustration of a Fool King army marching to gamescom
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We hit 5k wishlists! Thanks for all your support. More news to come, soon…
Thank you, 5000 wish lists!
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Gareth Davies @spudonkey.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Fool King spotted in Edge magazine!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Fool King overview video out now - youtu.be/5ZxMnBV09-Q?...
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Can You Reign as The Fool King? - Game Overview
YouTube video by fireflyworlds
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Firefly Studios (Official) @fireflystudios.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
💀 FOOL KING 💀 Join the @lootdonkey.bsky.social devs as they take you through Fool King, their upcoming autobattler where your goal is to dethrone the reigning Fool King and eventually become the final boss for everyone else. 👑⚔️ Wishlist: bit.ly/4z8rkkz Full video: bit.ly/4xj38tS
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I think we can all agree Jaybooty absolutely killed it with the new Loot Donkey jingle!! 🔈❗️
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Fool King is now on Steam to Wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/4380860/...
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Fool King on Steam
Dethrone the Fool King in this tactical autobattler with asynchronous PvP! Amass your troops, apply powerful upgrades and set your battle formations. Watch your plans come together or fall apart in fr...
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Firefly Studios (Official) @fireflystudios.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
💀 FOOL KING 💀 Dethrone the Fool King in this tactical autobattler with asynchronous PvP! We are extremely excited to announce that Firefly Studios have gone into game publishing, with our first game coming from the stellar @lootdonkey team. TRAILER: youtu.be/E5r5bKE5CWY
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Fool King - Announcement Trailer (4K)
YouTube video by fireflyworlds
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Moshpit goblins, bug or feature?
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The gods of Everdawn emerge from the darkness.
Concept sketches
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Can confirm donkeys are in the works.
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Sign of life post 😄 We are still working away & been spending some time on 'Big Brain' thinking & are super excited to share some of the work we have been planning out soon...
Our evil scheme to take over the world.
(Of Everdawn)
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We are back from our Christmas break and are excited to keep working away on Fool King! First things, first though, more goblins!
Fool King Concept Art
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
That’s all from Loot Donkey for 2025 folks. We will see you in 2026 with more Fool King. We hope you all have a great Christmas!
A little winter scene with a Loot Donkey.
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
That’s all from Loot Donkey for 2025 folks. We will see you in 2026 with more Fool King. We hope you all have a great Christmas!
A little winter scene with a Loot Donkey.
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
The battalions are starting to amass!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Skins are coming! What colour schemes shall I do next?
Liveries for the units in Fool King
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Some sped up process of working on one of our new units!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Added some essentials to the game! (Some of the community’s pets.)
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Booth is all set up and ready to go! #playtopia2025 #indiedev
Photo of the Fool King booth at Playtopia.
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
@playtopia.bsky.social booth is all set up. Looking forward to seeing peoples impressions!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The crafting continues!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Ben is getting crafty for our Playtopia booth!
The Fool King logo printed and layered to give a 3d effect.
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
We are going to be at @playtopia.bsky.social this week and holding a Fool King tournament! There may even be a prize for whoever can retain the throne...
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
My skellybob army grows!
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Converting some more skelebobs, get some interesting half way stage ones 😄
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Starting to build out our skelebob army…
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The hardest part of creating VFX is picking the best music to play while creating the preview vid for the rest of the team…
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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Fool King v0.1 is now available on Mac! lootdonkey.itch.io/fool-king #indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #strategy
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