New shaman just joined the Great Plains tribe 🐃
Healer. Ritual keeper. Bridge between the awakened world and the world of dreams.
Just wrapped his animation pass — feels good seeing him come to life.
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New shaman just joined the Great Plains tribe 🐃
Healer. Ritual keeper. Bridge between the awakened world and the world of dreams.
Just wrapped his animation pass — feels good seeing him come to life.
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #animation
Twined is not for everyone!
But If this sounds like your kind of game — whether you’re into indie RPGs, systemic design, or narrative-driven experiences — we’d love to connect.
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We’ve been rethinking what “choices that matter” really means.
In Twined, decisions don’t just trigger flags — they shift values that shape people, relationships, and events over time.
It’s harder to design, but it feels more coherent.
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Animation process for the hunter’s bow shot 🎯
Frame-by-frame in Toon Boom. Final result at the end.
Follow to discover more about Twined — a hand-painted narrative indie game about community and influence.
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Animation update: the shaman’s potion ritual.
As the tribe’s healer and connection to the world of dreams, his actions carry more than practical meaning.
Integrating this into gameplay soon.
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From sketch to in-game
Drawing, cleanup, and base colours are done in Toon Boom.
Colour textures are then created manually and added to better match the hand-painted watercolour backgrounds.
The last shot shows the horse in-game.
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New shaman design reveal
Guided by the Buffalo.
Healer of the tribe, bridging the awakened world and the world of dreams.
Through ritual and care, he protects the tribe’s dreams.
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New stealth mode unlocked!
We designed the hunter’s stealth to mirror its guide animal: the wolf.
Slow, patient, stalking its prey.
It changed the feel completely.
It just feels right doesnt it?
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We are testing the pick-up interaction
Putting a chicken in your pocket may not be a usual interaction but it's super fun and perfect for prototyping!
I find it so cute I’m thinking of keeping it! What do you think?
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We made the risky decision to remove text and HUD in Twined.
Early versions explained everything. It worked — technically
But players understood what was happening, not why.
So we let the world speak instead.
Consequences aren’t explained. They’re lived.
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New battle animation unlocked
Guided by the Bear, the Great Plains warrior is deadly with his axe.
Strong, practical, focused on building and protecting the tribe.
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Deep in the mountains lives a beast you shouldn’t provoke 🐻
Aggressive. Unpredictable.
Better to stay away — but what happens if you don’t?
It may surprise you.
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🐸 New character unlocked!
The enemy tribe’s hunter moves like their spirit — the frog.
Quiet. Agile. Unpredictable.
They strike from the wetlands and vanish before you know they were there.
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It’s winter all year round in Twined’s high mountains.
Watercolour is perfect to capture its magical atmosphere and textures.
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Why We Get Compared To Cult of the Lamb?
Similarity: both games use player choices to affect a community and change how the game world behaves.
Difference: Twined is an adventure, not a management game. There are no stats, no HUD, and no text — the story is told entirely through visuals and sound
🐺 New character unlocked!
A new wolf hunter joins the Plains tribe — sharp-eyed and silent.
They gather food for the village and scout for threats before they strike.
Survival starts with them.
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Yesterday we attended the #BolognaGameFarm 🎮
A great event full of insightful talks on #gamedev and wonderful people.
It’s always special to reconnect with the #indiegames scene of our home city 🇮🇹
Can’t wait to be back next year!
The best part of early prototype testing is finding the most silly bugs!
This is from a few months ago at #gamescom2025. We had so much fun!
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Adding small life details to Twined ✨
Animals now wander through the village, bringing movement and warmth to the world.
Interactions are still WIP — but how cute is this? ❤️
Temporary. Silly. Perfect for now.
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New character unlocked!
The shaman of the enemy tribe follows the spirit of the fish — calm, elusive, and deeply connected to the unknown.
Their mystical powers aren't obvious…
You'll have to discover them for yourself.
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New animation unlocked!
The hunter guided by the wolf doesn’t fight with rage — they wait, watch, and strike when it matters.
Silent. Precise. Unseen.
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Did you know that Twined is a wordless game?
No dialogue. No text.
Everything unfolds through images, sounds, and your interpretation.
It’s about atmosphere, intuition, and emotional storytelling.
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A new warrior emerges from the enemy tribe.
Guided by the snake 🐍 — swift, precise, and dangerously quiet.
Not just a fighter, but full of hidden tactics 🗡️
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Help us choose the final design for our tribe of the high mountains 🏔️
We’ve got 5 options (A to E) — each one shaped by snow, silence, and survival.
Which one feels right to you?
Drop your pick in the comments 👇
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You meet the enemy tribe.
One path leads to attack.
The other, to a message of peace.
Both choices shape the future — of your tribe, and theirs.
In Twined, the story shifts with your values.
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A new warrior joins the tribe.
Guided by the bear 🐻 — strong, grounded, built to endure.
Not just a fighter, but full of hidden skills 🔨
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Here's our tribe leader 👑
A powerful (slightly clumsy) figure who rides a goat that honestly seems to be in charge.
He's grand, unpredictable, and weirdly charming.
In Twined, leadership looks a little different.
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Step into different roles.
Experience new perspectives.
Shape the path your way.
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The world of Twined is getting busier...
Here are some early concept sketches of the tribe that lives high in the snowy peaks ❄️
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Every tribe member has a role.
The shaman holds the power to heal — but power alone isn’t enough.
It’s how they choose to use it that shapes the fate of others.
In Twined, every action matters. Every choice leaves a mark.
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