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Testing Cellular Automata for Loophole. The results so far are promising. Handcrafted maps remain core to the experience, procedural maps simply add extra variety to combat encounters. Handcrafted or generated, every map should feel alive and seamless.
#screenshotsaturday #Indiegamedev #tactics

As we close out 2025 it's time to look back and realise how much the game has come along in 12 months, and overall.
Looking ahead to 2026, I'll be working on map generation, redesigning the hub level, and setting up the main game loop.
Merry Christmas all! #isometric #indiegamedev #tactics

I could've sworn I wrote....

Loophole is a fast-paced tactics roguelite built to keep players constantly 𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕕. I wanted to trim the genre’s downtime, no idle turns, just high-stakes, reactive s̷i̷m̷u̷l̷a̷t̷i̷o̷n̷ where every action r̷i̷s̷k̷s̷ [d̷e̷l̷e̷t̷i̷o̷n̷].
#ScreenshotSaturday #tactics #indiegamedev #Loophole

Hey all! Still working away on "Loophole".
Mechanically, it's improved a lot over the past 2 months, much of this is behind the scenes.
It's also evolved artistically, with some amazing work from the talented @arfu.bsky.social here.
Time to get back to it, see you soon.
#indiegamedev #tactics

I underestimated Loophole’s timeline, but I'm confident the full game loop will be in place by year's end.

I've been working tirelessly to get its systems working adequately. It's been a busy weekend in the heat, time for a nap.
#indiegamedev #isometric #tactics

Spent a considerable amount of time attempting to resolve a pixel flickering issue today.
Camera movement causes pixel flickering when the art is dithered.

Has anyone else encountered this issue?

#indiegamedev #bugs #gamemaker #pixelart

Hey @rawfury.bsky.social, thanks for hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday.

Loophole is my first indie game, a Tactics Roguelite where you descend into the depths of a corrupted indie game.

My influences are #IntoTheBreach, and #Insryption.

#indiegamedev #gamemaker #isometric

🌞 SOL CESTO - OUT NOW ON STEAM 🌞

After 2 years of hard work, Sol Cesto is finally out in Early Access! A roguelite where the eerie charm of Inscryption collides with the high-stakes thrill and explosive combos of Balatro.

Please help us spread the word 🙌

When I was young, I could stare at a Game Boy screen for hours.

These days, I envy those who can play games with a CRT filter on without getting a migraine.

Loophole CRT would look great, but only for 5 minutes; then I'd need to lie down.

#indiegamedev #CRT #retro

Another #screenshotsaturday loops around.

Recently I’ve been planning UI layouts, improving map highlights, adding new chars/props/blocks in preparation for work on Map Generation.

Minimal pixel art is the goal, it’s working out pretty well imo.

#indiegamedev #ui #solodev #roguelike #tactics

LoopSkeet for May:
⛰️ New obstacles and defining enemy actions
🔁 2nd UI sketch, GUI shows players how to play
💡Improving highlight functionality to work alongside depth system
🫵 Positive feedback on Art style. No more directionaless drawing.
📝 Second story draft

#indiegame #gamedev

side-view of a creature-collecting battle. Left side has a cute grey dog with a curly tail and on the right are the letters TBT floating with two yellow eyes. The creatures are fighting in green and purple jungle-like landscape. Text: a wild hashtag Turn Based Thursday appears! Summon your games!

Absolutely psyched to be the official host of this week's #TurnBasedThursday!

#GameDev & #IndieDev: Show us your game!

Players of #TurnBased games, your moves are:
 ❤️ Like
► 🔁 Share
 🗨️ Comment
 🌠 Wishlist

Get ready to capture all the amazing games below 👇💜

Hey fellow indies, been a while 😀 Thanks @swordandquill.itch.io for hosting this week!

Loophole is an isometric, tactics roguelike where you fight your way through a failed indie game, warped by corruption.
Combat inspired by Into the Breach 👾
Hoping to have it playable by year’s end!
#indiegamedev

I’m taking the Silksong approach to updates. Here’s my skeet for April:

➰ Loophole is progressing steadily
👨‍🔧 Still working on underlying systems
🤺 Combat is playable
🗺️ Starting on map generation soon
🎮 After map gen, I’ll setup the full game loop

Look forward to more soon-ish 🧐
#indiegame #gamedev

Enjoyed the battle system in the demo. It’s inspired by “Into the Breach”… aren’t we all 😉.

Hey! I’d love to join if there’s space 🙂

Love the style of this. Amazing stuff.

Another great #turnbasedthursday, thanks for hosting! 😀

Loophole is influenced greatly by "Into the Breach". Combat is designed to push players onto their back foot, forcing you to make the best worst decisions.
Overwhelming numbers of enemies are common.

#isometric #indiegame #gamedev

Following yesterday's post the telegraph highlights are done, giving me no excuse to procrastinate on testing combat
Whenever I'm programming I find a way to condense code instead of working on new features. Eventually, my code will just be {run.loophole} 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #tactics #isometric

Back in time for #screenshotsaturday 🥳
I've been converting debug info into GUI. Key details are easily accessible, while additional information is hidden until needed.

This setup is temporary but allows me to test combat ⚔️ gameplay without switching between debug modes.

#indiegame #UI #gamedev

Feb has been my chill month.
Still working on the loop. My focus is on code cleanup, story, UI, and optimisation.
As the weather warms up I’ll be able to spend more time working without my hands freezing over 🥶

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday 🎈 To celebrate, support an indie dev
#indiegames #gamedev

Hey Darren 👋 It's almost 13th Feb 🥳 Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday

#Loophole is my first game and a combination of all the wacky thoughts that flow through my head during my 9-5

There's still a way to go till the Loop is complete, but the system keeps fighting back 🤔
#gamedev #indiegamedev

{run.loop}

Woah! I'm hosting the official #TurnBasedThursday this week! 🎉

That means you'll find secret turn-based games in the replies, pretty neat right?

If you're a turn-based #gamedev, reply with your game!

Let's spread the turn-based love. ♥️ + 🔁

Watched the trailer. Already love it, the art style and the impending doom 🦆

For me it's the idea that every character has a routine to follow, and you can follow these characters to uncover secrets and stories. 🤩

Hidden benefit of reacting to this post is I get to see your amazing projects 😉

I've been told the majority of gamers don't enjoy time mechanics. Which is why I'm hesitant to include one in mine. Regardless, these games have influenced me in a number of other ways:
1. Majoras Mask
2. Outer Wilds

The Anju & Kafei quesline in MM is a particular highlight.
#gamedev #influences

Wishing every indie developer, solo or studio, the best for their projects this year!
#indiegames #gamedev

It's still #WishlistWednesday somewhere in the world. So I want to shout out these two amazing #indiegames :

Upcoming:
🎣The Big Catch by @filet.group
store.steampowered.com/app/2146290/...

Out Now:
🍄Dread Delusion by @lovelyhellplace.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/...