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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#DevLog Series 1, Part 12: "Arcane Shards" ❇️ The cost of playing a token! Check out "Counter Tactics" for FREE on the #AppStore today. NO in-game ads!! Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #TurnBasedThursday! Do you like PvP turn based games in a low-stress environment where you can take your turn when you want (like chess)? 😬 I do, so I assume others do as well. I just have to find you and try to convince you to play my game. #IndieDev #MobileGaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#DevLog Series 1, Part 11: "Dragon Lineages" 🐉 Let's explore some lore! Check out "Counter Tactics" for FREE on the #AppStore today. NO in-game ads!! Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#DevLog Series 1, Part 10: "Combat with Flyers" 🐉 Combat and tactical advantages! Check out "Counter Tactics" for FREE on the #AppStore today. NO in-game ads!! Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Too busy checking out all the cool games for #TurnBasedThursday? No worries! Counter Tactics is a casual strategy game built for busy individuals. And it's FREE. With no in-game ads. Check it out: apps.apple.com/us/app/count... #IndieDev #GameDev #MobileGaming

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Counter Tactics App - App Store

Download Counter Tactics by Steven Silvey on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Counter Tactics.

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#DevLog Series 1, Part 9: "Emberborn Dragon" 🐉 How Activation Abilities work! Check out "Counter Tactics" for FREE on the #AppStore today. NO in-game ads!! Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I started my 1-minute #devlog for Counter Tactics eight weeks ago and posted an update here every Saturday since. Up until recently, I saw increased engagement week-over-week (obviously from the graph, I overall have very small reach). 📈 #indiedev #appstore #mobilegaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I work at a Fortune 500 company as a Product Owner during the daytime. At night, I crawl into my little at-home office space and solve bugs on my game. Wait...am I Temu Batman?? #gamedev #indiedev

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#DevLog Series 1, Part 8: "What IS Counter Tactics?" 🤔 Hear my 30 second pitch for my game! 📣 Check out "Counter Tactics" for FREE on the #AppStore today. NO in-game ads!! Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #PVP #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

My claim to fame: I'm listed as a Designer in the 2008 game Dawn of War: Soulstorm. I wrote the Lua scripts, setup the scenes and positioned the cameras in the cutscenes and several of the endings. When my contract ended, I made a short montage of my work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyoP... #GameDev

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Soulstorm: Cinematic Montage

During my time at Iron Lore, I made this video intended for only my co-workers near the end of the project. It is a montage of mostly my work, plus the CGI intro and some other scenes. Hope you…

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

#DevLog Series 1, Part 7: "Greedy Dragon" 🐉 Learn a little about the Influence Order! Check out "Counter Tactics" for FREE on the #AppStore today. NO in-game ads!! Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #PVP #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

How it feels to best your opponent in an epic match of Counter Tactics. #IYKYK Try Counter Tactics for FREE today on the #AppStore. No in-game Ads! 👉 Link: apps.apple.com/us/app/count... #TurnbasedThursday #IndieDev #MobileGaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#DevLog Series 1, Part 6: "Dragon Illusion" 🐉 A Supernatural dragon with Veil! Check out "Counter Tactics" for FREE on the #AppStore today. NO in-game ads!! Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #PVP #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Guess what? No...not chicken butt...🐔 You can watch ALL my weekly, minute-long #devlog videos for my #IndieGame "Counter Tactics" on my YouTube channel! I created a playlist for it here: youtube.com/playlist?lis... #TrailerTuesday #MobileGaming #GameDev #AppStore #iOS

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

#DevLog Series 1, Part 5: "Night Reavers" 🐉 New rare dragon and a bit about the Instinct Order! Check out "Counter Tactics" for FREE on the #AppStore today. Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #PVP #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Part 4 #DevLog "Version 1.1" Series: "How to collect your Dragons" 🐉 Topic: growing your collection of tokens. Check out "Counter Tactics" on the #AppStore today. Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #PVP #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Part 3 #DevLog "Version 1.1" Series: "Rhaak'drath, the Infinite Inferno" 🐉 New LEGENDARY dragon! Check out "Counter Tactics" on the #AppStore today. Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #PVP #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Happy #TurnBasedThursday! Check out Counter Tactics on the #AppStore. FREE to play, ZERO ads, asynchronous turns, high fantasy FUN by a single #IndieDev. What's not to like? #MobileGaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Part 2 #DevLog "Version 1.1" Series: "Aerynthra, Mother of Dragons" 🐉 I introduce the newest champion and what a champion IS. Check out "Counter Tactics" on the #AppStore today. Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #PVP #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Part 1 #DevLog of the Counter Tactics Version 1.1 Series: "Dragons, Dragons, Dragons!" 🐉 Check out "Counter Tactics" on the #AppStore today. Like, share and comment to help a small #IndieDev out! #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #PVP #ScreenshotSaturday

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Making a #devlog is time consuming and seemingly not worth it. BUT, it is good practice and, if I can streamline the processes, maybe someone will find it interesting? I'm starting a short series talking about Counter Tactics in 30-ish second clips on Saturdays. 📽️ We'll see! 👀 #IndieDev #GameDev

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Wrapping up a two week break from the day job. Had a chance to reflect on my #IndieGame, Counter Tactics, and finally allowed myself some time to PLAY. Picked up this gem from the #SteamSummerSale that's been sitting on my wishlist for nearly a decade. Back to the grind. #IndieDev #GameDev

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It's time for the analytics review of Counter Tactics for month 3 on the #AppStore! It was a healthy month, likely due to the release of version 1.1.0 with its significant increase in content. #IndieDev #GameDev #MobileGaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Today, Counter Tactics celebrates 3 months of being on the #AppStore! 🥳 So far, I've made $0.00. But, people who play a ranked battle tend to stick around. That's a measurement of something intangible: it's fun. That motivates me to keep iterating on it further. #GameDev #IndieDev #MobileGaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

6.6.2022: Got serious about launching Counter Tactics. 🫡 4.8.2026: Launched to the #AppStore. 🚀 7.7.2026: End of first 7 day break since 6.6.2022. 🏖️ #GameDev is HARD. Here's to all the #IndieDev's out there grinding away at their dreams. You can do it! #MobileGaming #Strategy #iOS

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The largest content update for Counter Tactics just dropped last night. I will do a #devlog on this next week. Excited to see players collect and try out the new tokens! Release notes: silverlineskystudios.com/games/counte... #IndieDev #GameDev #MobileGaming #PVP #Strategy #TurnBased #AppStore

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Mom passed away one year ago today after a 10 year battle with early onset Alzheimer's. Mom was the ultimate champion of my hopes and dreams. The ultimate confidant for my internal battles. While I miss her deeply, I'm grateful she no longer has to battle her body. Love you, mom!

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Today's #devlog is about what a late game turn looks like in Counter Tactics (free on the AppStore). I explain a few basics and narrate my thought process of the moves I make for my turn in a real match with another player. #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieDev #GameDev #MobileGaming #Strategy #TurnBased

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

100 downloads...on my birthday! 🎉 🥳 Wasn't the plan, but that's how it happened. Counter Tactics celebrates a BIG milestone today. Next up, 500. 👀 #IndieDev #GameDev #MobileGaming #AppStore #iOS #Strategy #PVP #TurnBased #Gaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A while back (years?), my sister got me this as a gift. But at the time, I said "No distractions. I have to get Counter Tactics to the AppStore!" Well, Counter Tactics is live in the AppStore and I've got a much needed vacation coming up... ;) #IndieDev #GameDev #MobileGaming #BreakTime #Gaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Today, I just wanted to say I'm happy that players have customized their profiles to the various avatars and backgrounds available. Really makes the leaderboard pop! 👥 Try Counter Tactics on the #AppStore for FREE: apps.apple.com/us/app/count... #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieDev #GameDev #MobileGaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

More content! Apparently, more dragons for #WIPWednesday.🐉 🤷‍♂️ - Rhaak'drath, The Infinite Inferno: Flyer. Shuffle hand into Battle Stack. For each token shuffled, receive a Dragon's Breath. - Skyborn Baby Dragon: Flyer. Spawn: deal 1 damage to target pawn or champion. #IndieDev #GameDev #AppStore

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Counter Tactics turns 2 months old on the App Store today! 🎉 As expected, a drop off of activity. That's ok, there is a core group of people playing regularly and I don't have a lot of reach. Going to work on ASO in July, but for now, the focus is on a content update! #IndieDev #GameDev #AppStore

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Working on new content for Counter Tactics. - Wild Berries: Target pawn gets +0/+3. - Armored Dragon: Flyer and Guard 2. - Dragon's Breath: Deal 1 Core Damage to target pawn. If you have a dragon in play, deal an additional 1 Core Damage and draw a Token. #WIPWednesday #Indie #IndieDev #GameDev

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Excited to rollout the stability update of Counter Tactics because now I can start on the summer update focusing on #content! Content builds are always fun! 📖 Been thinking of this content for a while too. That's all for now, got to put pen to paper. 🖊️ 📜 #IndieDev #GameDev #CCG #Strategy #AppStore

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Version 1.0.5 is now available! - Faster AI performance in Solo Adventures - Fixed an issue that could lock up Tutorial I - Better offline reliability Get it for FREE on the App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/count... #IndieDev #GameDev #Gaming #MobileGames #AppStore #Strategy #Tactics #ccg

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

For this week's #ScreenshotSaturday, I'm doing a short #devlog about one of the fixes in the upcoming version of Counter Tactics. There were several game states, like 'resting' and 'flying', not getting reset when using the action "Forceful Gale". #IndieDev #GameDev #AppStore #MobileGaming #Gaming

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Counter Tactics turns One Month today on the App Store! 🎉 Here's a rough breakdown of the stats. Humble beginnings, as expected, but some people out there are enjoying it and that fills my #IndieDev heart! ❤️ In the meantime, I'm going to keep working on it!👨‍💻 #GameDev #PvP #Turnbased #iOS

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I'm almost ready to release version 1.0.5 of #CounterTactics. It's a few important quality enhancements I've observed since launching on April 8th. Still trying to get to 100 downloads by May 8th!! Download on the App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/count... #IndieDev #GameDev #iOS #Strategy #PVP

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Battle of the Week! ⚔️ My sister shared this from #CounterTactics (see bio) of this epic battle that went to 48 turns (average is around 15)! It was a defensive standoff as they both used the same legendary card to push each other back. Look at those buffed champions! #IndieDev #GameDev #Strategy

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Hello, #IndieDev! I need YOUR help. 🙏 I launched my first game on the App Store on April 8th. I am trying to get to 100 downloads by May 8th. I only need 17 more! How can you help? Download is best, but a like, repost or comment helps tremendously! App Store link: apps.apple.com/us/app/count...

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

My mom was the first to play a game I built in college. And she later bought the board game and played it with us and sometimes on her own. Nothing inspires me through the slog that game development can sometimes be than that. RIP mom. 🙏

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Anything from the world of Game of Thrones. If you can’t tell from the games I make and play, I love me some High Fantasy. ⚔️ GoT even got me back into reading. Looking forward to a much needed break on the beach with a book this summer.

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

If you're in the area, I'll be showcasing Counter Tactics, now available on the App Store, at OZ Play 2026 at the Fayetteville Public Library this Thursday, April 16th. Swing by and say hi! 👋 Link: 👉 luma.com/pjf9kge5 #IndieDev #GameDev #Showcase

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SuperSilvey @supersilvey.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Per the 5 second search I just did, App Previews improve conversion in the App Store by 20-40%. So with assets I already had, I added an App Preview to my App Page. I went with a lighter, more energetic tone for this one. Enjoy. 🎥 #IndieDev #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday #iOS #Strategy #TurnBased

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