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Asuka424 @asuka424.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I'm speechless...I'll be running the gorgeous Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson by @ritualstudios.bsky.social at RPG Limit Break 2026!! You can see my run on Wednesday, May 20th, at 7:49 AM (Central). It's going to be an epic musical adventure!!🥳🎶🎵

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Playdigious @playdigious.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We are taking part in the Weeklong Deals on #Steam! Right now: Fretless is at 20% off! bit.ly/Fretless-SteamSales Crown Gambit at 40% off! bit.ly/CrownGambit-SteamSales Linkito at 50% off! bit.ly/Linkito-SteamSales The Almost Gone at 80% off! bit.ly/TAG-SteamSales

Picture showing all our games on sales for the Weeklong Deals on Steam

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IndieCade @indiecade.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Today’s daily spotlight is Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson, a game by @ritualstudios.bsky.social, winner of the Audio Design Spotlight Award! This is a turn-based RPG where you wield powerful instruments and fight musical monsters! store.steampowered.com/app/2429050/... @iamdovetail.bsky.social

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Steph ➡️ NY ComicCon @klimovauthor.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I FINALLY got the vinyl OST for @ritualstudios.bsky.social game, Fretless-The Wrath of Riffson @playdigious.bsky.social (my personal fav indie game of 2025) @iamdovetail.bsky.social maybe manage some autographs?? Haha 🤘🏽🎸Rock on!!!!🤘🏽🎸

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IndieCade @indiecade.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

The Audio Design Award goes to Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson, by @ritualstudios.bsky.social @iamdovetail.bsky.social Art by Tamara Duplantis!

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IndieCade @indiecade.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Congratulations to the nominees for the Audio Design Award! 🎵 @tempolab.games @ritualstudios @iamdovetail @bearmask.io @tempopogame Find out more on - www.indiecade.com/festival-202... 🏆 Awards on both Steam and YouTube on Saturday, January 17th starting at 11:00 am PST/2:00 pm EST 👀

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Max @maximilianlubbers.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Cheers to the Unity Awards winners! We did not win our category, but that’s ok! These wins are well deserved, just look at the lineup! Special congrats to @nomada.studio for taking home Best 2D Visuals! Having Fretless put next to these amazing titles is quite an honor. 🙏

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I liek this game @demoaddict.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Fretless by @ritualstudios.bsky.social Yes, it's again time for something a lil different than my usual BS! This lovely #turnbased #rhythmgame #rpg sounds great and is super fun to play. It's already out, but the demo is still up, so go check it out! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #musicgame

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Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson on Steam

In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!

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Max @maximilianlubbers.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Humble reminder that growth happens over a long period of time. Our artist had zero experience working with pixel art when we started. He learned the foundations, refined techniques, made it his own, and gave that to Fretless. Proud to share that his efforts have earned us a nomination! 🎨

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Super excited that Fretless has been nominated for Best 2D visuals in the @unity.com awards! 🎸🤘 Please vote for Fretless here by November 21st! awards.unity.com #indiegame #indiedev

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John JP Podlasek @jpodlasek.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Ever wonder what it really takes to quit your job, start an indie studio w/ friends & ship a highly-rated RPG? @iamdovetail.bsky.social from @ritualstudios.bsky.social did exactly that w/ Fretless, published by @playdigious.bsky.social Hear all the details here → youtu.be/orXP0ahTMro

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Starting an Indie Studio & Shipping the RPG Hit "Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson" w/ Jeff Linville

YouTube video by GameDevAdvice

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Max @maximilianlubbers.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

When we say Fretless took 8 years, we really mean it took 8 years to find. Many games were started/abandoned. Gameplay from 2019 shows our first level “The Mine” where Rob searched for magical ore to upgrade his Shovel Guitar! #gameprototype #turnbased #indiedev

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Max @maximilianlubbers.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

When we started Fretless, Unity did not support aseprite files—it does now 🙏 We found amazing 3rd party tools which afforded rapid iteration of animations and tile maps. Map editor www.mapeditor.org Asprite / Tiled pipeline seanba.com Huge TY! #leveldesign #workflow #indiedev #gamedev #indiedev

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Our GuitRPG Fretless is going to be in the Steam Autumn Sale this year! 🤘

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Max @maximilianlubbers.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

First post. Hello blues. I make games. I want to talk about games. Proud member of @ritualstudios.bsky.social We made Fretless bit.ly/Fretless-Game I will mostly post about Game Development and Art stuff. For now, here’s my dog. She does not want to get out of bed. Cute. #welcome #indiedev

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Shred our GuitaRPG! #screenshotsaturday ♪ Turn-based QTE's ♪ Deck-Building Synergies ♪ You can pet the dog! ↓🎼Available on STEAM🎼↓ store.steampowered.com/app/2429050/... (Still not feeling the music? Check out the reviews to see if it might be your jam!)

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Thanks @matt.bsky.social for this amazing interview and video. Please go check it out if you want to support a quality creator, and get some insight about how Fretless was made! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

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Matt Horton @matt.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

The time has finally come to make a big decision. But first, my video on @ritualstudios.bsky.social, Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is up now! But it's on a brand new Flow State YouTube channel. (Please subscribe!) The game is incredible and the team are so cool. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZpK...

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It's a Miracle Fretless Got Made

YouTube video by ~ flow state ~

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Gargaj @gargaj.umlaut.hu · 24/08/2025

As someone who really enjoys playing and nerding out about guitars, this game is such a joy.

Screenshot from the video game "Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson", displaying the in-game (unbranded) version of a light blue unstringed Fender Jazz bass.

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

@krep.bsky.social was amazing to work with and helped us out immensely. You should hire them if you need next level pixel art! #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

We recently did an interview with 80Level about how we pitched our game to publishers! Lots of unexpected challenges during the process. If you have any questions about it let me know and I'll do my best to answer :) Check it out here! 👇 80.lv/articles/tip... #indiedev #gamedev

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How We Pitched Our Indie Game to Publishers

Ritual Studios, the developer of the music-themed RPG Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson, has shared a brief guide to pitching indie games to publishers, drawing from their own experience and eventual de...

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Inkus Alters @inkus.ca · 05/08/2025

I just finished playing this The boss fights and animations are so damn cool, and the amount of customization with each of the instruments makes for tons of fun unique builds 👀 This game is so much fun If you have not played yet, you should, highly recommend 🎸

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Snoman @snomangaming.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I started playing Fretless a few days ago and it is freaking awesome - a GuitaRPG with musically driven combat, Slay the Spire esque combat but with timed inputs ala Paper Mario. Tons of heart and music homages, made by a prolific music YouTuber and team. Highly recommend youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

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Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

⭐️Fretless has a 99% positive rating on Steam!⭐️ Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews. We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!

Image depicting the Fretless Steam store page, showing that the game has a 99% positive review score with 393 reviews

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Piley Raige 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @rileypaige.gay · 21/07/2025

I've been playing this the last few days and omg it's amazing! If you like rhythm games, RPGs, deck building, story driven games, or just an amazing soundtrack, then Fretless is for you. Go be a Literal Guitar Hero and play this game!!

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Matt aka Stormageddon @djstormageddon.com · 18/07/2025

ICYMI yesterday, my July review is out over on the @funandgamespod.bsky.social Patreon. It’s free to read whether you are a member or not! This month I wrote about the turn-based rhythm guitarpg, Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson from @ritualstudios.bsky.social! www.patreon.com/posts/matts-...

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · 18/07/2025

I spy with my little eye a familiar little pigeon (and our @passthecontroller.bsky.social family)

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ComicBuzz @comicbuzz.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Review comicbuzz.com/fretless-the... @ritualstudios.bsky.social @robscallon.bsky.social @playdigious.bsky.social #Fretless #Indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogames

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸 Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔 Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

We made a documentary about the making of Fretless that will go up on @robscallon.bsky.social 's channel tomorrow along with the release of Fretless! There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :) 🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸 youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

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Making a Musical Indie Game from Scratch (making of Fretless)

YouTube video by Rob Scallon

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Thanks for the great video! Fretless comes out July 17th!!!

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Indie Watcher @indiewatcher.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Launching this week: @thiooliveira.bsky.social - Arashi Gaiden @dave.powerhoof.com - The Drifter @ritualstudios.bsky.social - Fretless Neon Abyss 2 @alikestudio.bsky.social - Bring You Home @adventneon.bsky.social - Advent Neon #indiegame #indiedev

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Convergence @convergence-gs.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

🎮 4 hyped indie games this week: 🎻 Fretless: Wrath of Riffson – Jul 17 👊 Little Fighter 2 Remastered – Jul 18 🧪 Kaizen: A Factory Story – Jul 14 ☠️ Dust Raiders – Jul 17 Which one's on your list? #indiegames #indiedev #gaming @ritualstudios.bsky.social @coincidence.games @playdigious.bsky.social

A digital promo poster titled "Indie Games This Week" featuring four upcoming indie titles with key art and release dates:
– "Fretless: Wrath of Riffson" (July 17) shows a rock-themed RPG with stylized comic visuals.
– "Little Fighter 2 Remastered" (July 18) features pixel-art characters in a retro beat 'em up.
– "Kaizen: A Factory Story" (July 14) presents a cozy, pastel-hued factory management sim.
– "Dust Raiders" (July 17) shows gritty sci-fi art with desert warriors and survival elements.
Each game is showcased with vibrant cover art and iconography.

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Fight Musical Bosses in 4 Days! Our guitaRPG Fretless comes out on Steam July 17th #indiedev #gamedev

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

PET THE DOG IN 5 DAYS! Our GuitaRPG Fretless comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam ♪ #canyoupetthedog #indiedev

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

FRETLESS IN 6 DAYS! Our GuitaRPG comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam ♪ #indiedev #gamedev

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Fretless 🎸 Out on Steam! 🎸 - Ritual Studios @ritualstudios.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Our GuitaRPG Fretless comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam! #indiedev #gamedev

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