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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

By the way, there's a recent, longer dev update on Steam. TL;DR: I'm still here, reading everything and working my way toward release. Can't wait for you guys to try what I'm cooking!⚔️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/359...

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The Guiding Spirit - Status Update - Steam News

New chapters, deeper character growth, and steady progress toward release!

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Small dev update! Story progress button no longer shifts position based on the text, and the 🎲 option is now much more prominent, as many of you requested! Also... exciting changes have been made to the main storyline(s), and the new Select Abilities feature fits in nicely too! 👀 #gamedev

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I've been silent for a while, but only because I'm focusing all my efforts on the release build. A lot has been added: new combat abilities, spells, Spirit interactions, classes, items, specializations and more! 🔥 I'll do a Steam progress update once I can take a breath. #gamedev #indiedev

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

It's crazy to see that many players who left a review have already spent 6-7 hours with the demo (one even 15)! Even if I assume half of that time was spent creating characters, the story is only about 1 hour long, so that means at least... 3 playthroughs? That's super cool! 🔥 #indiegame #gamedev

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The recent demo updates added: A new Spirit Point mechanic✨ Damage types & reduction💪 A critical roll overhaul😵‍💫 An equipment generation overhaul🎩 Improved use of spells, bows, & shields!🔥 Fixes, tweaks🔨 ... and more! All based on your feedback! #gamedevelopment #rpg

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Huge thanks to ChoiceBeat for featuring the Spirit in their latest issue (alongside some excellent games)!🤓 Link below for the full thing 👇 #interactivefiction #choicebeat

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I just love the bug reports for this game. I'm toying with the idea of keeping the "flirting with themselves" thing if the character is an Egoist+Flirter? 💖 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The Spirit gained ~1600 wishlists and a couple of positive reviews during #SteamNextFest. Thank you all! 🔥 Playing some excellent demos between crafting hotfixes was a nice distraction. 🎮 #indiegames #indiedev

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Many thanks to Scopique for giving the demo another try (I had to fix a technical issue) and I'm really glad he enjoyed it! "This one is now definitely going on the wishlist" scopique.com/2026/02/28/s...

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Attention #SteamNextFest streamers! If you want guaranteed laughs on your stream, this is what you need to do: Download The Giding Spirit demo💾 Roll 6 random characters🎲 Add the "Imbecile" trait to all of them🤪 Start⚔️ That's it. You can thank me later. youtube.com/clip/Ugkxryb...

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

An early contender for Bug Report of the Month (Year?): Folks, don't ask others to pet your zombies.🧟 #gamedev #indiedev #rpg

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

And if you feel that's not yet enough chaotic energy for you, just add the Overcurious trait to one of your characters. 👀 Just make sure someone on your team can talk them down before they accidentally kill the whole party, driven by their desire to experience everything. 💀 #RPG #fantasy #indiedev

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Some species rely on adrenaline.🔥 If they get bored, they get depressed and will underperform. Combine them with someone with the Lunatic Trait, and dangerous situations are guaranteed!🌪️ #RPG #gamedesign

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Don't forget to make your psychotic female halfling today and… leave a review I guess? #DnDcharacter #ttrpg #steamnextfest

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

2000 wishlists!🤯 I was hoping we'd hit this some time after Next Fest, but you made it happen already. I'm honestly speechless. Thank you as well for all the feedback - most of it aligns with what I was already planning to do! Great stuff is coming!😉 #steamnextfest #ttrpg #indiegames

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

And if things still look bad for you, just pick the "When All Is Lost" trait. It basically makes the character work best when their motivation is low! 💪 #steamnextfest #roleplayer

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Oh, and you might want to give some of your guys the "Keep It Cool" trait... not every argument has to turn into a full-blown fight! ❄️ #characterdesign #RPG

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

You can challenge yourself by creating characters with opposing beliefs and ideas. They will eventually try to convince each other to change their views. You can tweak the outcome in many ways - putting points into Reasoning is a good start! #steamnextfest #rpg #indiegames

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Love your Steam reviews guys! Keep them coming. "I was able to reproduce a psychotic female halfling of mine pretty closely, to the extent that she can barely make it out of the first chapter without killing and/or being killed by a teammate." 💀 #steamnextfest #ttrpg #rpg

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I wanted to post that we crossed 1,500 wishlists last night, but I was busy hunting down a rare bug. Since then, we've gained 200 more... 👀 Thank you! I'm doing my best to craft a unique, personal experience for all you TTRPG/CRPG fans - excited to have you on this journey! #steamnextfest

Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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The Guiding Spirit is freaking fantastic as a campaign sim. I made so many characters in the demo alone with a surprisingly in-depth character creation. Hope there's more varied options in the full game. Great stuff! @theguidingspirit.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/3596380/...

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The Guiding Spirit on Steam

Mix and match hundreds of traits, flaws, and skills to design unique heroes with complex personalities and ambitions. Watch them love, hate, help, and hinder each other. Roll the dice and become the G...

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The Tavern🍻(which you can name yourself if you complete a specific playthrough in the full release!) is the gathering place for all the misfits you create. Before the adventure begins, you can read short tales here that reveal your heroes' hearts and quirks! #steamnextfest

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The characters will face skill checks during their adventure, where they must roll above a certain target number. � Every trait, piece of equipment, or condition can modify the roll. Current motivation status also matters, and characters can receive help from others! #ttrpg #dice

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The Spirit has a robust character creator. You design the origin story, motives, personality, skills, and more for your party members, and the story will reflect your choices. 🪄 There's a random roll function if you just want a shortcut to the adventure! 🎲 #SteamNextFest #RPG

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

A lot of passionate indie game devs pour their souls into their projects, and the time is nearly here for players to experience a glimpse of their dreams. So many of us are gathering here today, and the opportunities are endless. Good luck, and have a magical time! 🪄 #indiegames #steamnextfest

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Steam Next Fest starts today - what better way to celebrate than a brand-new demo playthrough on YouTube?⚔️ It's tougher with smaller parties, but Silverette_Plays' duo made it through (even if poor Thani was bleeding the whole time)!🩸 www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2_v... #steamnextfest

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The Guiding Spirit DEMO

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Next week comes Next Fest!🎲 If you've played the demo and enjoyed it, please consider leaving a review on the demo's store page!✍️ Reviews boost visibility during the festival and help the demo reach that "Positive" rating badge! 🔥 #steamnextfest #indiegames #ttrpg

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Yep, we can! 1000+ wishlists... You're all awesome! 🔥 Thank you! I'm glad that since the demo is out, more people are showing interest in the full release. I'm hoping that means they like the premise and that the demo shows potential. #gamedev #indiegames #steamnextfest

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Thanis, the constantly cursing Nemirian knight who hates his name for the perfect reason, stole the show during Boring Dad Gaming's awesome demo playthrough!⚔️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxKi... #fantasy #chooseyouradventure #indiegames

THE GUIDING SPIRIT | TTRPG-Inspired Story Simulator | Gameplay Impressions

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Booting up the game and hearing that Kristóf had made a professional symphonic track out of that simple tune I once recorded with my guitar out of boredom was the moment I realized this whole thing could actually turn into a video game one day. 🎶 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-BD... #fantasymusic

The Guiding Spirit - 01 - Main theme

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

When people ask me what I do in my free time, I just say, "I'm making sure folks swear properly." In the Spirit, you can swear: – offensively – kindly – smartly – sophisticatedly – in your native language – in an ancient language – like a pirate! #indiedev #gamedevlife #indiegames

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We're almost at 1,000 wishlists and it's not even Steam Next Fest yet... you people are crazy, thank you!🤯 If you enjoyed the demo, please don't forget to leave a review-even a short one matters a lot!⚔️ #SteamNextFest #indiegame #gamedevs

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Yesterday I was surprised that we reached 800 wishlists so quickly. And now this! 🤯 Thanks to you all!!! I wonder if we can pass 1,000 before Steam Next Fest starts?👀 #steamnextfest #indiegames #indiedev

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Gather your party, roll the dice, and watch your heroes love, hate, support, and betray each other in The Guiding Spirit Demo! ⚔️ New update out now with a new chapter, plus QoL features and fixes! 🪄 Steam Next Fest, here we come! 🎲 #SteamNextFest #indiegame www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_OE...

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Today's update is a big one! 📖 New Chapter ⚔️ New Trailer (narrated by the amazing @indiegameiacs.bsky.social ) 🪄 Improvements Check out the details and the trailer below as we continue marching toward Steam Next Fest! #Steam #update #indiegames 👇

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

New update! Tons to unpack - Steam Next Fest, Q&A, reviews… and a sneak peek at the extra demo content I’m cooking up! ⚔️ LINK BELOW👇 #indiegame #gamedev #steamnextfest

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Another party, another story... Big thanks to @woodsmanthepeasant.bsky.social for covering the demo! Everybody always blames the necromancer.💀 #indiegames #fantasy #gameplay

The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Since Im working on the demo i dont have too much time to read game updates nowadays, but I always take the time to read new updates made by @innkeep.bsky.social. It's shaping up to be an incredibly atmospheric game with very cool systems!

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The Guiding Spirit @theguidingspirit.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Bone-chilling narration from @indiegameiacs.bsky.social! Good fortune had it that one among the party was gifted with sharp Perception. Oh... and don't mess with Rhonda. #rpg #fantasy #indiegames www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCDs...