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Niknak

@nikthenak.bsky.social
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lead software engineer @ big game studio Indiedev on the side I run FreeRoamBlobber.com Air Force veteran

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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
King's Courier is a part of Steams Party Based RPG Fest! We have a new trailer to celebrate! #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #gamedevelopment #indiegame www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8PT...
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King’s Courier - Gameplay Overview Trailer
YouTube video by King's Courier | Goblinwatch
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
It wouldn’t be a #RPG without rats, bats, and other creatures lurking in a cellar. #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev
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Danny Lore @weredawgz.blacksky.app · 03/07/2026
Every time i get mad on the internet please know id rather be talking about the 1982 arcade game JOUST by Williams Electronics
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
magic is a big part of combat, so your party has lots of spells to learn and use against hordes of serpentflies #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #RPG
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
In King’s Courier, you can seamlessly swap between real-time and turn-based combat! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
We added old school paperdolls! Lots of items, enchantments and unique gear to choose from. #indiegame #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Been hard at work on King's Courier! It's my birthday so I wanted to share some items we have been working on. They all work with our old school paperdoll system! #gamedev #indiedev
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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 17/12/2025
Goblinwatch is hiring a 3D Character & Item Artist to help expand King's Courier, a dark fantasy RPG inspired by classic dungeon crawlers. 🛰️ Remote, Part-time 🖌️ Fantasy RPG art XP 🛠️ Made in Unity ⤵️
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Goblinwatch is hiring a 3D Character & Item Artist
We’re looking for a part-time contractor to help with ongoing content for King's Courier, a first-person RPG inspired by classic dungeon crawlers like Might & Magic.
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Worth a shot lol
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
The announcement for King's Courier has been amazing. We are already at 500 wishlists in just a few days! There has been a lot of feedback so far and while I am looking at all of it I want to say.... Turn-based combat mode will be added! #gamedev #indiedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
My steam page is finally up! King's Courier is a love letter to Might and Magic 6-8 Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/4008790/... #indiedev #gamedev
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King's Courier - Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Goblinwatch
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
What's a good length for a demo? It just took me 35 minutes to beat mine, but I imagine it will be a lot longer for others #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
HardAF is in Mexican Entertainment System! It features a ton of games from Mexican developers! store.steampowered.com/sale/Mexican... #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Made a collage of our loot from PAX West 2025
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
PAX West bound! ✈️
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Working on updating the art for my blobber RPG. First playtest is getting very close #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Working on a big UI overhaul for my blobber RPG. Ramping up for the announcement and playtest! #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Not bad! We may spin it off into a smaller release with all the feedback we got. hardbox.itch.io/board-to-death
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Sleeping under the stars #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
decided to participate in the GMTK 2025 gamejam and we made a prototype for a game called Board to Death! Check it out here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... #gamedev #gmtk #gmtkjam #gamejam #gmtk2025
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Just added a bunch of #retro games to our blobber database! freeroamblobber.com/retro-blobbe... #gaming
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Retro Blobber Games!
In celebration of 1 whole year of FreeRoamBlobber.com our team has compiled even more Free Roam Blobber titles for our official game directory! The 6 titles below have just been added to our archive…
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
It wouldn't be an #rpg if there weren't rats in the cellar #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Working on some props to fill a particular type of room... #indiegame #gamedev #lowpoly #psx
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
We released update 1.1 for HardAF. Updated mechanics, bug fixes and a few more things! store.steampowered.com/app/2679880/... #gamedev #indiegame
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HardAF on Steam
A punishing precision-based, speedrun 2D platformer...in the dark. Uncover the level with every death, earn swag and unlock new chapters. Run, Jump, Dash, Die, Repeat.
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
I had an idea for a smaller scoped game. I don't want to take time away for my big project but I could complete this new idea pretty fast... Anyone else struggle with this? #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Doing a refresh on our capsule art. How is it? store.steampowered.com/app/2679880/... #gamedev
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Wurm Fud (DOUR TOWER) @wurmfud.itch.io · 14/06/2025
I am running flash commissions now through end of day (06/14/2025) to benefit ICIRR!! To take part, send me a DM with a screenshot of either your donation OR venmo the appropriate amount to @sebGalvez. Short prompts and reference photos welcome. 100% of profits go to ICIRR #pixelart bit.ly/4emLqh3
Pixel art of a commission sheet. $5 for a random 16x16 sprite, $15 for a 32x32 sprite, $15 for a skull sketch, $25 for a big sketch, $35 for a portrait. Sprites shown are four little guys (lantern, bug, gnome, goblin), three 32x32 sprites (skeleton wizard, mindflayer, ogre), a big sketch of three rat heads with tangled tails, a red horned skull surrounded by diamonds, and a portrait of Lune from Expedition 33.
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
There are 2 free roam blobbers in this Next Fest! They both have some unique gameplay freeroamblobber.com/blobbers-in-... #indiedev #indiegame #nextfest #steam #gaming
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Blobbers in “Steam Next Fest” June 2025
Steam Next Fest is back! This one is running from 6/9/2025 – 6/16/2025 and features two very unique free roam blobber style games: Dungeons of Uhr and Titans Of The Past. Learn more about these two…
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
We had a very talented artist create some NPC portraits for us. Very excited to get them in game! This is only a few of them that you will meet in the first leg of your journey #gamedev
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2dchaos - WISHLIST NECHROMIA!!! @2dchaos.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
A friend released a game where each death reveals a bit of the level with your blood. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3QP... I love this idea of having to learn the level based on your mistakes LITERALLY! If this is your cup of tea, you can grab it here: store.steampowered.com/app/2679880/...
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HardAF – Die. Learn. Repeat. Official Announce Trailer
YouTube video by HardBox Games
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
We’re making a retro first-person blobber RPG inspired by classics like Might & Magic, with real-time combat and free roam exploration. 💌 Get dev updates & early access: goblinwatch.studio
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Found a bubbling pot on the riverbank. Do you search it… or do you not want to know what’s inside? #indiedev #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
We are live! Leaving us a review would be very helpful! store.steampowered.com/app/2679880/... #indiegame #gamedev #unity
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Save 20% on HardAF on Steam
A punishing precision-based, speedrun 2D platformer...in the dark. Uncover the level with every death, earn swag and unlock new chapters. Run, Jump, Dash, Die, Repeat.
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
You like blobbers? You like SUPERHOT? This dev mashed them together. freeroamblobber.com/new-demo-tit... #indiegames
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New Demo: Titans of the Past
We started covering Titans of the Past last year in November 2024 after the game was fist announced. (You can read our original interview with the developer here.) We are excited to announce that the…
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
HardAF has gone gold! Also announcing our release date! store.steampowered.com/app/2679880/... #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart #platformer
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HardAF – Die. Learn. Repeat. Official Announce Trailer
YouTube video by HardBox Games
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Decided to give Casting Call Club a try for voice acting character barks in our RPG. Some really great talent on there if you're looking for voice actors #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Anyone #gamedev / game solely on Linux machine? What's the transition from Windows like?
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Uhg Unity 6.2 has a dedicated AI button you can't get rid of... #gamedev #unity3d
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Does anyone else have a wishful thinking task list for the future? #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Working on a spooky cave #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Just tested out Project Auditor in Unity 6.1 on an old project- it's actually pretty useful, but watch out for those asset store assets! 95% of these are from third party packages. #gamedev #unity #unity6
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Release Candidate submitted... On the road to gold Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/2679880/... #gamedev #indiegame
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Haven't talked about it much here, but we are prepping the release candidate for a little speed running game this weekend! Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2679880/... #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Got even more news on #mightandmagic today. Web3 :( freeroamblobber.com/might-and-ma...
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Might and Magic Fates Update
Back in 2023, we spotted a new domain registration for Might and Magic: Fates, and now we finally have some official news. Unfortunately, it’s not the free-roam blobber RPG many of us were hoping for…
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Talked to @skittzo.bsky.social about his upcoming update for Monsters Of Mican. You can read about it here! freeroamblobber.com/monsters-of-...
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Monsters of Mican: Final Update Coming June 2025!
Monsters of Mican is one of the more recent Free Roam Blobber titles that we have been tracking throughout its development over the past year – and is finally available now via Steam!
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
combat is coming along nicely. Finally got some magic in there #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Playing Warriors of Might and Magic for my birthday and found this amazing animation
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
There are no Free Roam Blobbers in this Steam Next Fest. A few grid based ones though! If you're craving one you can check out our database: freeroamblobber.com
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Free Roam Blobber - First Person Party Based RPGs!
Pioneered by games like Might and Magic and Wizardry, the Free Roam Blobber RPG style is beloved by gamers around the world. Learn more about these games and follow new projects at FreeRoamBlobber.com
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Anybody convert an entire unity project to #godot? Any advice? #gamedev
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Niknak @nikthenak.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
I wanted to share a little preview of my upcoming retro free roam blobber RPG for #ScreenshotSaturday! #gamedev
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