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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 28/09/2026

Another nomination for The Knightling! 🤩 This time we're finalists for the Cinekid Game Award. Cinekid is a film, television, and media festival for children in the Netherlands. We're so honored to be listed alongside these other kid-friendly games! tinyurl.com/cinekidawards

Cinekid Lion trophies with a purple lighting background

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 22/09/2026

One week until ISSUE 2 OF MAILBOUND goes live! We'll still be on social media but a newsletter allows us to go straight to your inbox! 💌 Follow our journey here (you'll have to confirm your signup once you register): tinyurl.com/mailbound

The knightling writing at a desk in the form of lofi girl

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 18/09/2026

Thank you @rystorm.com for coming and talking to us for our studio's September Lunch and Learn! We learned so much from the tools design masterclass and appreciate your time to answer our questions and help us improve our workflows. 👍

Robin-Yann Storm is wearing a black and red shirt and standing at the front of the room next to a Knightling banner and a TV wit a green background and text that says "The Basics of Tool Design"

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 02/09/2026

We're part of the #PlatFever sale on Steam! Get The Knightling NOW for a whopping 80% (EIGHTY!!) off! Get a copy for a steal, and while you're there buy one for your friends/mom/dog/whoever in your life needs a little cozy action adventure underdog story 💙🛡️ store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...

The Knightling cover art is featured in a blue, pink, and yellow frame that says Platformer Fever Aug 31- 6 Sept

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 28/08/2026

Happy first Birthday Knightling!!🎂 To celebrate, we're showing off our small art team's amazing accomplishment of building and populating the open world of Clesseia. Check out Isa, Pascal and Timo's work on their Artstation linked in the comments! #indiegame #artstationdrop #gameart

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 28/08/2026

You ask and we shall deliver

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 28/08/2026

And it wouldn't be a true birthday without a cake 😍

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 28/08/2026

Exactly one year ago we released The Knightling! We are so grateful for all the love we've received. Thank you to everyone who played our game, you mean the world to us ❤️❤️❤️ #indiegame #anniversary

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 22/08/2026

Our first newsletter went out this week, so you can catch up with everything that we've done lately! If you want to sign up for the next one, there's still time! 💌 Register for Mailbound: tinyurl.com/mailbound (If you subscribed but don't see it, check your junk mail!)

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 19/08/2026

We had a great Team Day yesterday! It's really important for us to take time to have fun together. We believe that we make better games when we stay playful 💙

The developers at the game studio Twirlbound pose for a picture on a large red and yellow climbing structure in front on a grassy and tree lined background. Smiles abound.

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 12/08/2026

Twirlbound are going to be at Gamescom! Come and say hi! 💙 twirlbound.com/2026/08/12/t...

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 10/08/2026

Check out some of the cool environments in The Knightling, courtesy of our talented environment artist, Lotte! Which one is your fave? 👀

Market area in the City in The Knightling

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 06/08/2026

Twirlbound turns 13 years today, officially entering our teenage years... Time to discover Linkin Park and roll our eyes all the time😍 We're so grateful to still be around and intact among these turbulent times in the game industry, and we can't wait to show the world what's next👀❤️

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 29/07/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉We're launching a Twirlbound newsletter! Lots of stuff is going on behind the scenes which we hope to share soon! You can be the first to know about what's happening at Twirlbound HQ and on our projects (even before we post here). 💌 Sign up for Mailbound: tinyurl.com/mailbound

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 03/06/2026

We had a blast attending (sorta) @indigo-showcase.bsky.social! It's always great to hang out and meet other folks in our local industry. Thank you to everyone who helped to put the event together, and see you all next year!

Three people (two women and a bearded man) stand in front of a purple INDIGO sign, while a hand from out of frame holds a printout of a second man.

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 06/05/2026

It's the Return of the Sixth! Here's a quick timelapse of how we made our Mandorlorian/Grogu (The Grogling??) post for Star Wars Day! 🌌

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 04/05/2026

May the 4th be with you, especially for those of you who need more daddy figures in your life 🥲

The Knightling and Sir Lionstone done up in the style of Grogu (Baby Yoda) and The Mandalorian. It is cute but also somewhat cursed looking.

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 28/04/2026

The crossover you never realized you needed #TomodachiLife (Credit: @myorinn.bsky.social, from our Discord)

A Mii in Tomodachi Life with a Knightling helmet walking down the street

A Mii in Tomodachi Life with a Knightling helmet walking down the street, with their head turned to the side so you can see the ponytail as a helmet ribbon

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 02/04/2026

We are SO thrilled that The Knightling has been shortlisted for THREE @debugawards.com Indie Game Awards! 💙 Best Gameplay 🧡 Best Sound Design 💙 Best Soundtrack Thank you @debugmag.com!

An image of The Knightling key art with Debug Indie Game Awards Finalist 2026 over it, with three laurel wreaths saying Best Gameplay, Best Soundtrack, and Best Sound Design

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 01/04/2026

You asked, and we listened! We're really excited to announce the next evolution of our game The Knightling! Get ready for the port you've all been waiting for! 💙🛡️ #indiegame #gamingnews

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 20/03/2026

Happy First Day of Spring! May the clouds disappear, may you see blue skies, may you touch grass 💙 🙏

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 13/03/2026

Happy Friday 13th! Hope your day is going better than this guy's.

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 11/02/2026

A little peak behind the curtain 👀

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 09/02/2026

We broke 300 reviews over the weekend! 😭 Thank you so much to everyone who has played and reviewed our little game, we appreciate you 🧡🛡️

Screenshot of the Steam page for The Knighting, showing 32 Very Positive recent reviews, and 303 Very Positive reviews in total

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 14/01/2026

Happy (delayed) Newyear! 2025 was a MASSIVE year for Twirlbound! And we've written a little retrospective about it on our blog! Check it out in the link below! 👇

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 19/12/2025

Celebrating the holiday season with our biggest discount yet, but also with Patch 3 for The Knightling!🛠️❄️ Live on all platforms, it adds Russian localization, fixes essential bugs + more. store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/... Season's greetings from everyone at Twirlbound!😍♥️ 🔗Full patchnotes below:

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 04/12/2025

We're over the moon - The Knightling won the Dutch Game Award for Best Audio last night, celebrating our second collaboration with our dearest friends at @tumultkollektiv.bsky.social!

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 28/11/2025

Here's a glimpse at some of the concept art created for our game The Knightling, by the incredibly talented Daphne Mattheijssen! 🤩 Check out the link to her Artstation in the thread, to see how her incredible imagination helped shape the game's visuals! #IndieDev #GameDev #BehindTheScenes

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 27/11/2025

The #SteamAwards are coming! Together with our friends at @tumultkollektiv.bsky.social, we have put an incredible amount of effort into creating the music for The Knightling! We would really appreciate your vote for Best Soundtrack! ❤️

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 31/10/2025

What an honor: the Explore Breda Store is hosting our little Knightling and team for a temporary exhibition, right in the center of our hometown!😱🤩 Come and see in Breda until December 8th, as part of Dutch Game Week: www.explorebreda.com/nl/locaties/...

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 30/10/2025

We're proud to be nominated for 2 Dutch Game Awards this year with The Knightling! Fingers crossed for some wins on December 3rd🤞💗 #gameawards

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 29/10/2025

Game development isn't always high tech. Sometimes all you need is a sketch, a monitor and an idea... 🔊Sound on!🔊 #gamedev #WIPwednesday #gamedevlife #indiegame

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 14/10/2025

Why block with a shield if you can SHABLAM RIGHT IN THE FACE with a shield? 💀 #indiegames #gaming

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 01/10/2025

The Knightling is 33% off!! 🤑 Follow the link in the thread to get it! 👇 #SteamAutumnSale

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 30/09/2025

You know what... here's a special version just for you ✨

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 30/09/2025

For those who are sick of loooong 1 minute trailers: enjoy these 15 seconds of uninterrupted Knightling goodness! 🛡️💨 #TrailerTuesday #indiegame #indiedev #gaming

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 26/09/2025

Coming in hot! 🔥 Sir Lionstone would be proud... #indiegame

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 24/09/2025

Another #WIPwednesday, another day of hurling our bodies around in the name of ✨art✨ #gamedev #indiegame #gamedevlife #gaming

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 23/09/2025

The Knightling is part of the #DevGAMM Community Awards!!🏆🤯 ✨AND YOU CAN HELP US WIN!!!✨ How? 1. Press this link: devgamm.fillout.com/community-vo... 2. Fill in your e-mail 3. Search for "The Knightling" and submit your vote! Thank you so much! Your vote matters!❤️ #indiegame #gamedev #Indiedev

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 19/09/2025

Using this #featureFriday to show off our ̶s̶l̶a̶p̶p̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶r̶o̶u̶n̶d̶ ̶h̶e̶l̶p̶l̶e̶s̶s̶ ̶c̶r̶e̶a̶t̶u̶r̶e̶s̶ ̶f̶e̶a̶t̶u̶r̶e̶ ̶ combat 👀 #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #indiegame

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 18/09/2025

Have you fought these nasty little vermin yet?

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 18/09/2025

Concept art ➡️ Final in-game design 🦇 Check the thread to see the ingame result! #ThrowbackThursday #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #ConceptArt #GameArt #CreatureDesign #GamingCommunity

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