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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are super happy to announce that Tiny Capsule Collector is part of the Companion Falls for you Event on Steam! Go check it out ✨

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Did you know that Tiny Capsule Collector is made by only 3 people? We are happy to announce that Tiny Capsule Collector is part of the Tiny Teams Steam Event! Check out our Steam page, something cool is coming up 👀 #tinyteams #steam #indiedev #indiedevs

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Hello everyone! ✨ We are proud to announce that Tiny Capsule Collector is part of the Women-Led games showcase that will happen on June 4th, 4PM PT | 7PM ET + June 5th, 1AM CEST | 7AM CST. Check out the livestream via www.womenledgames.com We have a big surprise during this event!

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We are happy to announce our new game, Tiny Capsule Collector! It is a cute bottom-of-your screen idler game where you manage your own capsule toy store front! Wishlist now 🤗 store.steampowered.com/app/4438600/...

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Did you know Solstride features turn-based combat inspired by our favourite JRPGs? #indiedev #gamedev

This image shows a screenshot of Solstride, depicting turn-based combat against 2 robots.

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Meet Thistle! Our nurturing Thistle with wings of their own... though something seems of, doesn't it?🤔 #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #cozyseason

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Sometimes, you need to have a little fun at the office!🎮 Take a look at some of our group photos from our Play Day at Playing Mantis! #peak #indiegames @landfall.se @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social

Group Photo of multiple Avatars in various Outfits 1

Group Photo of multiple Avatars in various Outfits 2

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy New Year Everyone! This Year was quite the journey for us and we hope for you to continue the Journey with us! We have been cooking up a lot, for you to see or maybe... play ;) 🎄🪅 #2026 #gamedev #holidayspirit

All the Companions are having a fun time on the snow! With Fireworks in the Background!

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

A rabbit as a TANK!?!? Meet Diphy, the very first companion you'll meet in Solstride. Wishlist Now!

A Rabbit with a Shield and an earring. Attire like an adventurer

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

A lizard with a crossbow? Check out Rhoe, one of the lovely companions in Solstride!

A lizard with a crossbow, a tie and a hat

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Happy Manga Day!🍥 Can you recognize what our beloved Rhoe and Diphy are doing here? What is your favorite Manga? Our team loves Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan and Monster!

Rhoe, a lizard-esque animal, with a suit and Diphy, a rabbit doing the fusion technique from hit-animanga Dragon Ball

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Looks like spooky season is haunting the world of Solstride🎃👻 Check out this exclusive "Meho-ween" Artwork made by Janna!

Picture of Main Character Meho sitting on a flying broomstick, with multiple halloween elements such as pumpkin head

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Meet Janna, our Art Director at Playing Mantis! After starting digital art as a Teenager, she studied Digital Games and refined her art. After freelancing, Janna joined Playing Mantis and makes sure everything looks nice.

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Hero in the making! Look at this cool concept art of Meho, made by our Art Director Janna! Here you can see Meho's Design progress from start to finish!

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Meet Juniper, our Game Director at Playing Mantis! They joined Playing Mantis as the Creative Director with a flair for Project Management and a high ambition for more accessible and inclusive games.

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Meet Meho, our main character of Solstride. From her eyes, you will experience the heartwarming story of Solstride, bond with companions and rebuild the last remaining sanctuary!

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Meet Playing Mantis! We are a diverse little team of 8 nerdy mantises, bugging around the office and creating wholesome games for you to enjoy!

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Greetings everyone, We are Playing Mantis and we couldn't be more thrilled to finally share our first project with you: Solstride! Get ready to experience the mysterious solarpunk world of our cozy narrative roguelite! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0zV...

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First Look at Solstride

YouTube video by Playing Mantis

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Playing Mantis @playing-mantis-io.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

We’re offering 3 internship positions at Playing Mantis! The Film- und Medienstiftung NRW just greenlit our prototype funding, and we need some support in 2D Art, Game Design and Marketing. If you want to join a new studio check out the link below: tinyurl.com/internshipsn... Please share!

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