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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Just released a big update to the Cartomancer prototype! New cards, new unlock system, and a new kind of item that changes some of the rules for an entire run! Try it out: norseboar.itch.io/cartomancer

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

👋I've been working on a new project -- a deckbuilder based on a mix of Dominion and Balatro. It's a pretty big departure from Auridia, but it will have just as many secrets. Here's what it looks like with placeholder art. Keep an eye out for an update later this week!

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Over the last week, a couple folks have asked if the Auridia soundtrack is available as DLC. It is now!

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Auridia's been shortlisted for Best International Game at SXSW Sydney 2025! Great way to wrap up launch week. I'll have a booth there Oct 17-18, I'm looking forward to my first visit to Sydney!

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Auridia made it into Steam's new and trending section in China! Huge thank you to my publisher in that region, TrueColor Games!

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The day's finally here: Auridia has launched! Thanks again to everybody who has tested it, given feedback, or just shown support over the last year or so. It's 15% off this week, get it here! store.steampowered.com/app/3443080/...

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Auridia (once again) has a release date, and this one isn't changing! On September 22, you'll be able to explore Auridia and piece together its history in English, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

A couple big updates! 1) TrueColor Games is publishing Auridia in Asia! It will be translated into Chinese, Japanese, and Korean at launch. 2) To make time for this, I've pushed Auridia's launch back to Sept/Oct (this was decided some time ago, and this is a very late update 😅)

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I took a break from Auridia for a few days to do the GMTK 2025 Jam! In Time Loop Trader, you replay the same week of the stock market over and over. Learn what meme stocks take off and what fads crash, then trade on that to make a killing! Try it out and rate it here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...

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Rate Time Loop Trader by norseboar for GMTK Game Jam 2025

You live the same week over and over -- watch meme stocks surge and crash, then make a fortune!

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I just put it on the store page: Auridia is launching on July 30th! Here's what I've been working on the last couple of months: new areas, new obstacles, and a new ability. Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3443080/...

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Auridia's participating in #SteamNextFest! Try out the latest version of the demo -- it's got new challenges, a new journal system, and new music!

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Hi #PitchYaGame! Auridia is a non-combat metroidvania where you will: - Gain fluid movement abilities - Chain them together to explore a ruin - Piece together a history of oppression, revolt, and desperation ⁃ Find secrets that should have been left alone

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I think half the time I try to improve the feel of a particle effect, the answer is just "more particles" 😂

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Just got Auridia's first piece of fan art, from my dad ❤️

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I know we're all tired of water level puzzles, but what about *lava* level puzzles?

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We're on the home stretch! I'm working on environment art for Lyceum Axios, the last area in the game. Unless you count the hidden ones 😁.

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

#LovecraftianDays are here! Check out the Steam event showing you all the games that show you things you're better off not seeing. And while you're there, try out the new demo for Auridia: store.steampowered.com/app/3638300/...

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

So I spent five hours making procedurally animated tentacles and I really wonder if I should have just drawn them ._.

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I took a break from Auridia this weekend to make Darkest Depths for Ludum Dare! Check out my attempt at a management sim-ish thing that I built with a friend: norseboar.itch.io/darkest-depths

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Darkest Depths by norseboar

Navigate the depths while building out your submarine, trying to find food and safety

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

The #LovecraftianDays showcase is coming up next week, and Auridia will be included there! Check it out to play the latest demo, and see a trailer that shows new, late-game areas after the game takes a bit of a turn.

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Thanks to everybody who came by the Auridia table last night! Great to see so many people play through the demo. I even learned a few new ways some rooms could be traversed 😂

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Between these two, do folks prefer the line preview or the icon one (or perhaps a different icon?) I think the line is nice when you *want* to grapple, but it shows up anytime you *can*, and gets kinda intrusive. Not sure if the icon helps.

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

So I started making a tardigrade enemy and...I think it is accidentally too cute 😂

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Improved the juice on the shield bounce today!

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

While playing around with powerups, I tried out a "reckless mode" that doubles your speed and halves your vision, and the game is challenging for me again 😂

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Auridia is part of the Days of Ramadan Festival on Steam! If you like atmospheric worlds, detective work, or plain old platforming challenges, check it out. Thanks to @seagamethetic.bsky.social for putting this together! store.steampowered.com/curator/4502...

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Auridia will have a booth at the SF Game Dev GDC Arcade Party! I'll have a new "Gauntlet Mode" that lets you play with a game's worth of abilities in ten minutes. Stop by the DNA Lounge and try it out! www.meetup.com/monthly-sf-g...

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GDC 2025 Indie Arcade Party with Reddit, Tipalti & Unity, Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

The Largest GDC 2025 After-Hours Event is Back—And It’s FREE! 🎮🔥 We would like to invite you to attend SF Game Development’s 4th Annual GDC Indie Arcade Party. Join us at

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Reed Molbak @norseboargames.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Here's the start of a new lava-based biome. Pushing yourself with Kinesis is back!

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