Playing Mantis

Playing Mantis

@playing-mantis-io.bsky.social

Playing Mantis Studio is an indie game studio established in 2025 in Cologne, Germany! https://linktr.ee/playingmantisstudio

15 Followers 11 Following 17 Posts Joined Apr 2025
2 days ago
This image shows a screenshot of Solstride, depicting turn-based combat against 2 robots.

Did you know Solstride features turn-based combat inspired by our favourite JRPGs? #indiedev #gamedev

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1 month ago
Stork with Robo Elements

Meet Thistle! Our nurturing Thistle with wings of their own... though something seems of, doesn't it?๐Ÿค” #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #cozyseason

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2 months ago

That dash ability looks so fun!

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2 months ago
Group Photo of multiple Avatars in various Outfits 1 Group Photo of multiple Avatars in various Outfits 2

Sometimes, you need to have a little fun at the office!๐ŸŽฎ

Take a look at some of our group photos from our Play Day at Playing Mantis! #peak #indiegames @landfall.se @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social

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2 months ago
All the Companions are having a fun time on the snow! With Fireworks in the Background!

Happy New Year Everyone! This Year was quite the journey for us and we hope for you to continue the Journey with us! We have been cooking up a lot, for you to see or maybe... play ;) ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿช… #2026 #gamedev #holidayspirit

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2 months ago
A Rabbit with a Shield and an earring. Attire like an adventurer

A rabbit as a TANK!?!? Meet Diphy, the very first companion you'll meet in Solstride. Wishlist Now!

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3 months ago
YouTube
Solstride Story Trailer YouTube video by Playing Mantis

Check out our new Story Trailer for Solstride:

youtu.be/URmvvCyiLx0

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3 months ago
A lizard with a crossbow, a tie and a hat

A lizard with a crossbow? Check out Rhoe, one of the lovely companions in Solstride!

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4 months ago
Rhoe, a lizard-esque animal, with a suit and Diphy, a rabbit doing the fusion technique from hit-animanga Dragon Ball

Happy Manga Day!๐Ÿฅ
Can you recognize what our beloved Rhoe and Diphy are doing here?

What is your favorite Manga?
Our team loves Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan and Monster!

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4 months ago
Picture of Main Character Meho sitting on a flying broomstick, with multiple halloween elements such as pumpkin head

Looks like spooky season is haunting the world of Solstride๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป Check out this exclusive "Meho-ween" Artwork made by Janna!

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4 months ago
Drawn Avatar of our Art Director, Janna!

Meet Janna, our Art Director at Playing Mantis!

After starting digital art as a Teenager, she studied Digital Games and refined her art. After freelancing, Janna joined Playing Mantis and makes sure everything looks nice.

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4 months ago
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Hero in the making!

Look at this cool concept art of Meho, made by our Art Director Janna! Here you can see Meho's Design progress from start to finish!

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4 months ago
Drawing of a person a the name Juniper , the game director on the side. The Playing Mantis logo is at the bottom.

Meet Juniper, our Game Director at Playing Mantis!

They joined Playing Mantis as the Creative Director with a flair for Project
Management and a high ambition for more accessible and inclusive games.

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4 months ago
A drawing of a young woman wearing solar punk inspired clothing and a steam punk looking staff. The "Solstride" logo is featured. (22.10)

Meet Meho, our main character of Solstride. From her eyes, you will experience the heartwarming story
of Solstride, bond with companions and rebuild the last remaining sanctuary!

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4 months ago
A picture of 8 people drawn. It shows "Meet our team" on the left upper corner and the Playing Mantis logo in the middle.

Meet Playing Mantis! We are a diverse little team of 8 nerdy mantises, bugging around the
office and creating wholesome games for you to enjoy!

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4 months ago
YouTube
First Look at Solstride YouTube video by Playing Mantis

Greetings everyone, We are Playing Mantis and we couldn't be more thrilled to finally share our first project with you: Solstride! Get ready to experience the mysterious solarpunk world of our cozy narrative roguelite!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0zV...

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8 months ago
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Weโ€™re offering 3 internship positions at Playing Mantis!
The Film- und Medienstiftung NRW just greenlit our prototype funding, and we need some support in 2D Art, Game Design and Marketing.
If you want to join a new studio check out the link below:
tinyurl.com/internshipsn...
Please share!

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