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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thanks allot glad you like it 💖🏝️

Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Ocean Dev 🌊 WIP. Our FFT ocean system for Ashore & Away. 3 cascades compute shader trough Niagara in UE5. #GameDev #IndieGame #UE5 #Techart #Ocean

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In case you missed it, Ashore & Away dropped a new trailer and some juicy info on steam #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #unreal #trailer youtu.be/ZztqmH3nAuo

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Ashore & Away - Trailer 2

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Our character got a facelift! 🙌 Updated character art for Ashore & Away. #indiegame #gamedev #cozy #gamedevelopment #ashoreandaway #indiedev

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Here is a sneak peek of the enemy design for Ashore & Away! #indiegame #gamedev #cozy #ashore&away #indiedev

A stylized, tropical enemy character from the video game Ashore & Away. It has a round, coconut-like wooden head with glowing bright blue eyes, bound by ropes, barnacles, and wooden planks, with a piece of white coral attached to the top. Its body and arms are made entirely of a glowing, swirling blue water tornado. It hovers above a sandy beach with bright green stylized grass and bushes in the background under a clear blue sky

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Relaxing sunset walk Atmospheric VFX system for Ashore & Away. #indiegame #gamedev #cozy #ashore&away #techart #indiedev #vfx

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Move over Crimson Desert, the real next gen wind physics just dropped.😜 Okay, maybe Pearl Abyss doesn't need to be too worried about our two person indie team just yet. 😂😜 #indiegames #indiegame #gamedev #ashoreandaway #cozygamingcommunity #windy #indiedev

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

A first look at the Floating Islands. Dynamic POI's that can spawn in any biome. These aren't just landmarks, they're high altitude puzzles. #AshoreAndAway #GameDev #IndieDev #CozyGame #Exploration #WIP

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Turning a rock pile into a portal using vertex animation. 🪄 A quick dev clip from our game Ashore & Away. We are using vertex animation to dynamically reconstruct meshes in real-time trough a shader. #indiegame #gamedev #cozy #ashore&away #indiedev

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Which look fits our protagonist for Ashore & Away? We heard the feedback on our initial character model (far left). We’ve been iterating on some 2D sketches, let us know which you prefer. #Ashore&Away #IndieDev #IndieGame #WIP #Feedback

A character concept sheet for a game titled "Ashore & Away." On the far left is a 3D block-out model of a slumped, middle-aged man with a receding hairline, wearing only white briefs. To the right are four 2D character sketches labeled A through D, showing the same grumpy-looking man in progressively more clothing.

A: Shows the man in briefs, with a tired expression and a large belly.

B: Adds floral patterned swim trunks and sandals.

C: Adds a white tank top and a backwards baseball cap.

D: Adds an unbuttoned Hawaiian floral shirt over the tank top and sunglasses.

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Happy #screenshotsaturaday 😊🏝️ 📸 #indiedevs #indiegames show us your in-game screenshots in the comments below, we are always keen to see what people are working on 📸

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Just a quick clip of testing out the new WIP combat mechanics. If you like the art style or just want to smack chickens, feel free to check out the Steam page. #indiegame #gamedev #cozy #cozygaming #adventure #exploration #indiedev #ashore&away

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Happy #screenshotsaturaday Follow and Wishlist Ashore & Away on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3838200/...

A stylized night scene from the video game 'Ashore & Away,' depicting a small figure climbing the side of a tall, dark cliff on the left. The sky is a deep blue filled with stars, and a bright, cartoonish full moon glows above the ocean horizon on the right, illuminating rocky terrain and small bushes below.

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today is a big day for us, we are proud to officially announce Ashore & Away! 😊🏝️ You can wishlist the game here: store.steampowered.com/app/3838200/... www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj7F... #Ashore&Away #IndieGame #IndieDev #Trailer #Game

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Ashore & Away - Announcement Trailer

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

How it started, how it's going - PART 2 ✨🏝️ Game development is a wild ride! 🌊🔨 From a lonely yellow capsule on a blocky beach to a vibrant tropical experience. #indiegame #gamedev #cozy #shorts #cozygaming #adventure #indiedev

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

How it started, how it's going ✨🏝️ We found this old screenshot of the game, we think we've made some progress, what do you think? #IndieGame #CozyGames #AshoreAndAway #beforeandafter #Gamedev #Indiedev #Screenshot

A "before and after" comparison of a tropical 3D video game environment. The top image shows a basic, low-poly prototype with blocky rock formations, flat green textures for grass, and a simple yellow pill-shaped character standing on a cliff. The bottom image shows the same scene fully realized with lush, stylized graphics: vibrant green grass and bushes, detailed palm trees, fluffy clouds, a realistic human character, and a translucent blue water pool with reflections on a sandy beach.

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Chop, Gather, Mine, Fish & Dig Your Way Home 🏝️ Ashore & Away is a charming and relaxing adventure where you awaken on a mysterious beach with a single goal: to get home. #indiegame #gamedev #cozy #adventruegame

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Meet the ‘Aerodynamic Spud.’ 🥔✈️ He’s surviving the Bermuda Triangle with a solid oak raft, a deadly glider, and absolutely zero pants. We call this look: Breezy Confidence. #AshoreAndAway #Gamedev #IndieGames #CozyGaming #CozyGames

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Testing the procedural island gen for Ashore & Away! 🏝️ By tweaking noise seeds, we can conjure infinite unique maps in seconds. No two shipwrecks are ever alike. 🎲 #gamedev #indiedev #UE5 #procgen #ScreenshotSaturday #AshoreAndAway

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Can you visit every island? 🏴‍☠️☁️ In Ashore & Away, every island is unique and the ocean goes on forever. Sail into the sunset, there is always something new over the horizon. #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #CozyGame #Gaming

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Gliders are mandatory! Hot take: If your open-world game doesn't have a glider, I’m not walking. Change my mind. 🤷‍♂️ #monkeysmirror #indiedev #gamedev #gameart #unrealengine #ashore&away #AshoreAndAway #paradise #tropical #flying #glider #cozy #cozygames #wholesome #island

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Thanks glad you like it :), Its going to be a verry relaxing adventure. Everything simplistic and charming.

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Who else finds environment interactions oddly satisfying? 🤤 Follow up on yesterdays post showcasing the environment interactivity in our upcoming game. #monkeysmirror #indiedev #gamedev #gameart #unrealengine #water #physics #ashore&away #AshoreAndAway #paradise #tropical #interaction

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The most satisfying water physics you’ll see today. You spent a month on water physics and now you can’t stop playing with the wake. 🤣🌊 #ashore&away #monkeysmirror #indiedev #gamedev #gameart #videogaming #unrealengine #water #physics

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The clay inside needs to dry and harden🔥, he just finished building the hut 😊

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

What's your favorite weather and time of day?

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Weather vibes Some of the weather scenarios you can encounter while exploring in our game #monkeysmirror #indiedev #gamedev #gameart #videogaming #lowpoly #wip #projectshipwreck

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

What do you think is the biggest threat in the open ocean? Giant waves, sea monsters, or just running out of supplies?

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Monkey's Mirror @monkeysmirror.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Thanks glad you like it. Here you go.

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