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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

My roguelite deckbuilder TorchBear is out with version 0.3! More foes, more levels, 40+ new cards, and a whole bunch of fixes! You can play on your browser for FREE at demonbismuth.itch.io/torchbear! Try it out! #roguelite #deckbuilder #card-game #gamedev #indie-game

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TorchBear by DemonBismuth

Roguelite Deckbuilder

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

After I take my break, really the first thing I need to do is add a more linear experience tutorial. Kinda forgot to add that to the previous list, but its priority #1 !!!

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I only hope I get the chance to do so. After my break I will look into options for publishers and funding. This would also be an opportunity to pay artists to replace the free art assets I have been using so far.

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

In truth, I'm a bit disappointed with the current balance of the game. I made tweaks after the playtest, but there are core issues that can only be resolved after I add new features & mechanics. In the next update, most of the cards will be completely reworked or replaced.

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

When I learned I got accepted to Playtest Planet, I had maybe 10 cards in the game. In two weeks I added 5x that many. There was no way to truly balance it all in such a short time.

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

If TorchBear ever becomes a full game, I would like it to include: - Path choices (more Hades than StS) - Unique event rooms - Relics - New torch elements (fire, _______, _____) - 3 characters with dif decks/abilities (grizzly, polar, & sun bear) - (hopefully) 3 secret unlockable characters

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Now that v0.3 is out, I'm gonna take a break for awhile, but I want to talk a little about plans for TorchBear. This version is just as much a prototype as v0.2, with many compromises made just to get it out there.

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Also, shout out to @marquez.bsky.social for helping w QA on this game. And of course, @arithetonberry.bsky.social for their AMAZING background art.

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

This version of TorchBear was made for Playtest Planet 2025, organized by Night City games here in Chicago. I'm so grateful to the organizers, players, and fellow developers I met at the event! I got a lot of great feedback, and hope I get to continue improving upon this game for the future.

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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TorchBear by DemonBismuth

Roguelite Deckbuilder

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

To do list of features, that may come with this upcoming upload or the one after: - A more scripted, linear tutorial experience - Enemy tooltips - Improved symbol language - Complex cards become unlockable (to not overcomplicate the early game)

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

After some bug and balance fixing, I'll be uploading this latest version of TorchBear.

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🐻TorchBear🔥 @torch-bear.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

A bit late, but I want to thank everyone who came and played TorchBear at Playtest Planet! I had a blast, got a lot of great feedback, and am happy to know people are interested in the game. Night City were excellent hosts, I hope I get the chance to attend more events

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DemonBismuth @demonbismuth.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

TorchBear v0.2 is now live! This update doesn't add much content, but it does add the following: - The (much requested) tutorial - Under-the-hood changes and bug fixes - Gorgeous new background art by the talented @arithetonberry.bsky.social! Play for free at demonbismuth.itch.io/torchbear

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TorchBear by DemonBismuth

A Card Game Prototype/Demo

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DemonBismuth @demonbismuth.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

I met @arithetonberry.bsky.social at a local art booth festival here in Chicago and I'm really glad I did. It was a real pleasure working together with him, hope I get the chance to again Just look at this glow up! 😍🐻🔥 #gamedev #godot

A screenshot of v0.1 of TorchBear, a digital card game. There is a bear holding a torch in its mouth, and some monsters on a grid. The background is a tilemap of ugly green and sandy tiles.

A screenshot of v0.2 of TorchBear. The bear and monsters are the same, but the background has been replaced by a colorful illustrated forest.

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