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@sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social
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Solo indiedev working on my 2D platformer, Rune Song 🧙🏻‍♂️🧁 Play the demo and wishlist on Steam! s.team/a/2429280 Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6

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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
After 3 months of nonstop work, The Ratways are done! You'll rap battle rats, join a sewer gang, bust a clown out of prison, and fight a basilisk! Opening a few playtester slots on Discord if you want to experience the madness early! #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #retro
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Game dev rules because you get to do dumb shit like this at 4 AM. Introducing, MC Rat Bling 💎🐀💎 Play The Demo: s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #retro
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As a horror fan, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to pay homage to the great Stephen King with a sewer clown! Play The Demo: s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #retro #wizard #clown #horror #circus #sewer
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Haven't posted in ages but development on Rune Song hasn't slowed one bit! Working on this fun wacky speed / run chase segment today! Play The Demo: s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #retro #wizard #basilisk
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Took in a stray and I love her but it’s REALLY hampering my dev time lately 😅
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Reddit clowned on my last trailer so here’s a redo. Yay or nay? 🧙‍♂️🧁🪄 #solodev #narrative #platformer #indiedev #pixelart
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The updated demo is FINALLY live on Steam! Before I send this to publishers, give it a play! I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback to address any blind spots. Rune Song Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3534250/... #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #platformer #retro #steam
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
New devlog's live! It took a full month, but my games central hub is finally complete! #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #bakery www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUG...
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Rune Song: Devlog 7 | The Hub Is FINISHED
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
In Rune Song, each day begins with you snoozin' in bed. Glance around the room to see some of the games main inspiration! Play The Demo: s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #retro #wizard #eastereggs
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Been working on my games central hub this past week which is a cute lil bakery! There's a lot more to see but here's a snippet of the storefront! Play The Demo: s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #bakery #retro #wizard
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Began building my games hub which is a magical bakery, so naturally we needed a cute lil espresso machine to get things started! Play The Demo: s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #retro #coffee #espresso #covfefe
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
New devlog's live! If you'd like to play the stage, I'll be sending out build invites to discord members in the coming days! Play The Demo: s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKJa...
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Rune Song: Devlog 6 | The Haunted Hotel
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Working on an older stage's visuals, here's a stark before and after! Play The Demo: s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #solodev #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Cthulu inspired cultist for the upcoming church stage! Looking for any tips, tricks, or feedback as I'm not a pixel artist but am now 100% solo requiring me to learn the craft! Play The Demo! s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #retro #Cthulu
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Been working on a spell that lets players charm owls and reach previously inaccessible areas with their help! 🦉🧙‍♂️ Play the demo! store.steampowered.com/app/3534250/... #indiedev #solodev #pixelart #gamedev #owl #platformer
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Bigger and better with player requested fixes! Give it a go and drop some more feedback! -Checkpoints -Dialogue Options -Secret Areas Stay Revealed -Unlocked Doors / Keys No Longer Reset Play The Demo! s.team/a/3534250 Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #retro
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Did a fun little interview with @retrogamingpappa.bsky.social over at Spillhistorie! We talked about life as an indie developer, my upcoming release, and favorite childhood games! Thanks so much for having me! spillhistorie.no/interview-wi... #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #retrogames
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Interview with the creator of Rune Song
We spoke with Jesse Luciani about his upcoming indie game, Rune Song.
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Did you play the Rune Song demo yet?! @alexplswhy.bsky.social did and provided great feedback! If you're a creator interested in covering Rune Song, let me know so I can shout you out too! Altune is a funny and charming dude with a clear love of art. Check out his channel: www.youtube.com/@Altune-
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
More controllers are supported in our latest update! Make sure to download the new patch and if you’re still having issues, drop your controller below so we can take a look! Play The Demo Here! store.steampowered.com/app/3534250/...
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Have you checked out the Rune Song demo yet?! @lordovloot.bsky.social did and gave it such a fun review, thanks dude! If you're a creator interested in covering Rune Song, let us know so we can shout you out too! Check out more of Loot's videos on his channel: www.youtube.com/@LordOvLoot #gamedev
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🚨 Rune Song Demo Drop 🚨 If you're into action platformers with cozy vibes and a vibrant cast of characters, it'd mean the world if you played our Steam demo! Reposts are very much appreciated! Steam Demo: s.team/a/2429280 Join The Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #platformer
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
The Rune Song demo has been submitted to Steam! If you enjoy narrative action platformers, toss us a wishlist to be notified when it goes live and keep your eyes peeled in the coming days! Wishlist on Steam: s.team/a/2429280 Join The Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #platformer
Jordan Peele is lowkey freaking out fr bro, he's sweating profusely due to an external stressor, in this case it's being used to comically portray both the nervousness and excitement of 2.5 years worth of work being distilled down to a single demo that will be released on steam in a few days.
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
We've been doing a TON of quality of life work to improve Rune Song lately! Our favorite being Baba now shoots smoke when he's out of mana. Huge thanks to all our playtesters for the great suggestions! Wishlist on Steam: s.team/a/2429280 Join The Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Shout out to our discord members for helping us prep the Rune Song demo for Steam! It's been a tough few weeks but the game is in a wildly better state thanks to them. Keep your eyes peeled for the demo! Wishlist on Steam: s.team/a/2429280 Join The Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
An early version of our demo's available RIGHT NOW for our discord members! If you'd like to help us test the build before we launch on steam, head on over! We also released a devlog where I do an abridged playthrough. Join Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 youtu.be/ALJm_mPWTlw #gamedev #indiedev
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Rune Song: Devlog 4 | The Demo Is FINALLY Ready!
YouTube video by Sleepyhead Games
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
There's no shortage of side quests in our soon to be released demo! This particular quest takes you spelunking to find the mystical Snail Sage's chambers, brimming with secret areas! Wishlist on Steam! s.team/a/2429280 Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #retro
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
In Rune Song, stages are completed by finding the magical portal! Here's a before and after showcasing some of the polish we've been up to while prepping the demo. If you'd like early access, we'll have builds for our discord members this week! Steam: s.team/a/2429280 Discord: discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
This is just one of the handful of quirky side quests you can expect from our soon to be released demo! Wishlist on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2429280/... Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #platformer #retrogames
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Whatever and Happy Everything!
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Polishing up the forest & adjoining caves as we work to get a steam demo up ASAP! If you have any interest in playtesting, we'll be dropping builds in our discord soon! Wishlist on Steam! s.team/a/2429280 Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #remaster
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We're thankful for all the great people we've met from joining Bluesky! Best of luck to everyone who's kitchen is in some holiday induced chaos today! #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #animation #kitchen #thanksgiving #turkeyday
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
When the forest denizens ask you to deal with the lumberjacks "naturally". Have another idea how to get rid of these goons by using nature itself? Let us know! Wishlist on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2429280/... Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Real recognize real! Wishlist Rune Song and you too can show & earn the respect of forest wildlife big and small! Wishlist on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2429280/... Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #youbowtonoone #lotr
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Fishy Jim warned you to stay out of his shack, however this little wizard is bad to the bone and won't listen to anyone! Wishlist Rune Song to help cover our inevitable legal expenses when George Thorogood takes us to court: store.steampowered.com/app/2429280/... #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart
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Soul Diver Media @souldivermedia.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
"Hello, BlueSky residents! Soul Diver Media here, specializing in immersive game music and soundscapes that bring projects to life. Let’s collaborate and create some unforgettable experiences together! SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/souldivermedia #GameAudio #IndieDev #SoundDesign #GameMusic #Composer
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Find me another platformer where you can play a FULLY FUNCTIONAL drum set! Go on, I'll wait! Drop a song request and we'll pick a few to cover! Nothing too crazy though, he's a wizard, not a musician. Wishlist Rune Song to jam out on launch! tinyurl.com/59n2rrvs #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 05/11/2024
Added some interactive birds & this sweet wild boar as we polish up the forest! We're hoping to have a demo out soon so consider tossing us a wishlist and joining our discord to keep tabs on Rune Song! Wishlist on Steam! tinyurl.com/59n2rrvs Join the Discord! discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
Halloween should be a day where we honor monsters and not be mad at each other. Happy Halloween everyone!
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
I'm trusting everyone will keep this obligatory behind the waterfall, or in this case muckfall, secret area quiet.
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Sleepyhead Games @sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social · 27/10/2024
Hello friends, we're a team of two making on our first game Rune Song! Looking forward to meeting some like minded people and seeing what others are working on! Steam → tinyurl.com/59n2rrvs Discord → discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6 Twitter → twitter.com/SleepyHeadDevs Youtube → tinyurl.com/3hwa5dbf
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