r/IndieGaming

Mountain Home es un pequeño proyecto artístico en 2D que llevo desarrollando desde hace varios años en mi tiempo libre. El juego está inspirado en la poesía japonesa, la estética budista y la figura del monje y poeta medieval Saigyō, quien abandonó la guerra para dedicarse a los viajes y a la búsqueda de la paz interior.

En la historia, un monje despierta en una cabaña de montaña y descubre que el valle al pie de la montaña está maldito. La gente ha desaparecido y la tierra ahora está habitada por espíritus y demonios. Mientras viaja por estos lugares, el protagonista realiza rituales, ayuda a las almas errantes e intenta comprender la causa de la catástrofe.

Una de las mecánicas principales está relacionada con la poesía. Al explorar el mundo, el monje observa pequeños momentos de belleza la luna creciente, las nubes sobre las cumbres, los cerezos en flor y compone poemas japoneses de cinco versos. Estos poemas le ayudan a conservar la calma interior y a resistir el miedo y la desesperación.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3101120/Mountain_Home/

The game recreates battles of the Napoleonic era: you command infantry, cavalry, and artillery, while the campaigns are inspired by real events starting from 1796. There’s a strong emphasis on historical authenticity, with key formations available such as line, column, and square.

As you progress, your troops gain experience, allowing you to customize your army and better handle more challenging battles. The game uses the Unity 6 engine, combining detailed 3D graphics with a clear and convenient battlefield view.

There is no multiplayer - the game is entirely focused on a single-player experience. Everything depends on your tactical decisions and your ability to command an army in intense battles.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4202430/Veterans_Napoleonic_Wars/

We felt that some of our older female character designs looked a bit rough and didn’t quite fit the art direction we were aiming for.

So we tried shifting the style a little. We pushed the silhouettes, posture, and overall personality more than before.

The top-left image is closer to the older direction, while the others show the newer direction we’re testing.

Does this feel stronger?

If you’d like to check it, I’ll leave the Steam link here. Thanks a lot!

Black Ledger - The Antique Mafia

We’re a Brazilian indie studio making a roguelite deckbuilder auto-shooter inspired by the Brazilian “cangaço” (a historical movement from the backlands of northeastern Brazil).

Our game used to be called “A Cat in the Cangaço” and “Um Gato no Cangaço” at Portuguese, but we’re now considering simplifying the branding to just:

“Gato Cangaço”

The problem is: most international players have absolutely no idea what “cangaço” means.

So now we’re debating the localization strategy for the title itself.

Here are the options we’re considering:

1. Keep “Gato Cangaço” globally, but localize a subtitle depending on language:

• Gato Cangaço: The Price of a Blessing
• Gato Cangaço: El Precio de una Bendición
• Gato Cangaço: Цена Благословения
• Gato Cangaço：祝福的代价

2. Keep only “Gato Cangaço” in every language, no subtitle.

3.Fully localize the title depending on language:

• A Cat in the Cangaço
• A Cat in the Backlands
• Um Gato no Cangaço etc.

One thing we noticed is that fully translating the title seems clearer, but also removes a lot of the game’s identity and uniqueness.

At the same time, keeping “Gato Cangaço” untouched may hurt discoverability or readability internationally.

What would you personally prefer as a player?

Would an untranslated title make you more curious, or less likely to click?

(And if you’re curious about the project itself, our Steam page is here.)

Hey Reddit,

our new project called "Chop Chop Inc." is a game about getting fired by your former boss and building your own furniture empire from scratch. It is weird, a bit chaotic, and very much about turning a bad situation into something bigger!

If that sounds like your kind of game, feel free to check out our Steam page, wishlist it and/or play the Demo :)

-> Steam-URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4369130/?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=DemoReveal

Discord: moldydoldy
Email: syomapozdeev@gmail.com
Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/moldydoldy
https://www.behance.net/moldydoldy

Hey y'all, For the last 3 months, I’ve been developing Raudra Cosmos: an Anime/ Mythology-inspired Multiplayer Card Battler TCG/ RPG!

Its a AFK Heroes/ Deck Heroes/ Eredan Arena type of Card Battler Game (Teams).

⚔️ Collect 250+ Gods and Build your Teams to Eradicate Evil!
🎴 Find the Best Builds for your Gods - Match Equipment and Runes..
🌌 Wage War against The Outer Corruptor!
👥 Team up in Multiplayer Guild Gameplay and Co-op with Friends to Reclaim the Holy Lands!

If you want to follow along the Development Journey, Please Join the Raudra Cosmos Discord Server in my comment down below.

You can also check out the Full Devlog Video on Youtube in my comment down below.

(Some images have been generated using AI as placeholders. Most will be replaced once Funding comes in.)

Would love your Feedback, Thoughts and Insights! What looks Good? What Looks Bad? Any Feature Suggestions would be Great! :)

Hey everyone. Before the Tee is a top down golf course management sim/tycoon that we've been developing for a while. Our steam page just launched so we thought we would introduce it here.

Game flow: Upon launch, users will be able to select a basic clubhouse and simple plot of land. You will then build your course by sculpting challenging holes with any resources you have. As your revenue increases from successful course management, you can purchase upgrades to your course whether it be to your clubhouse, faster lawn mowers, or more golf carts. Nicer plots of land (Desert, Coastal, Residential, etc) will become available to expand your track. All of this will take place while dealing with special events such as hosting a professional tournament, or adversity like golfers driving over the greens or into lakes. If anyone is interested in the game and alpha testing, please join the discord below

Discord: https://discord.gg/sqwuXexqH6

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4730580/Before_the_Tee/

Disclaimer: Gen AI was used to make some art and visuals

I spent 15 years as an Art Director in various companies and left (company closed) to build a game inspired by my 2 kids. It's a casual platformer set in Heaven - you shear sheep, collect wool, and build a rope back home to your family. Pooping pigeons are also involved :D

Demo just launched, free for everyone.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4380200/Shear_Heaven/

AI disclosure: I used AI assistance for most of the programming. I'm an artist with basic programming skills and a lot of imagination.

Its been a long road to get here. Quit my job in AAA to make the game me and my wife have always wanted to play.

Check out the steam page and show it some love ❤️ Every wishlist is very appreciated!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4498790/Hazard_Suits/

Hey everyone, I’m currently developing a low poly indie FPS and wanted to share some early progress and get feedback from other developers and players.

The game is still heavily work in progress, but the main focus is:

Fast-paced FPS gameplay

Low poly visuals

Retro-inspired atmosphere

Fluid movement and shooting

Enemy AI and survival elements

I’m developing it mostly solo, so any feedback or suggestions are really appreciated.

What do you think about the visual style and overall vibe?

Anything you would improve or add?

Thanks for checking it out 🙏

Hey Reddit! 👋

I’m a solo indie developer and I just published my very first mobile game this week on the App Store — Space Adventure: Cosmic Storm, an endless arcade space shooter.

🎮 Gameplay video: https://youtu.be/MdsSvUFWq78

📲 Download (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/ua/app/space-adventure-cosmic-storm/id6760046666

What the game is right now:

•	Endless space shooter with simple one-hand controls  
•	Dark atmospheric space setting  
•	Multiple ships to choose from  
•	Free to play

What I’m already working on:

•	Level system with unique stages  
•	Boss battles  
•	More ships and upgrades

This is my first released game and I honestly just want to make it better. I’d love to hear from anyone who tries it:

👉 What feels missing?
👉 What would make you keep playing?
👉 Any UI/UX things that bother you?

Any feedback — positive or brutal — is welcome. I’m here to learn and improve 🙏

Thanks for the support, it really means a lot for a solo dev just starting out!

Hey everyone!

We’ve been working on Geareo, a building sandbox game centered around accurate gear simulation where you can engineer complex systems. Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback!

Play Demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4411580/Geareo/

Still a lot of work to do to improve it, but I will be doing overtime! 😁
Edit: Oh, this is the steam link, I forgot to put it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1938100/Notmads/