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kristala.bsky.social
Dark Fantasy ARPG 😼⚔️ combine Sekiro-inspired combat, acrobatic parkour, and innovative exploration to uncover a detailed story. ✨ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206410/Kristala/
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Come for the soup, stay for the good Zazagrul vibes. @vandrahogames.bsky.social definitely gets it. 💜🙏 #VandrahO #Kristala #indiegames #twitch #livestream #npc

From Tabby, Tortie, and Tuxedo to Siamese, Sphinx, and everything in between, we've got you covered, fam. 😉 Play as YOUR cat in Kristala. #cat #customization #actionrpg #arpg #rpg #kristala

In Ailur, stealth isn’t just effective—it’s beautifully brutal. Watch the grass rustle...then watch your enemies fall. ⚔️ Try the free demo and smash that "add to wishlist" button meow: store.steampowered.com/app/1206410/Kristala/ #wishlistwednesday #actionrpg #stealth #indiegames #soulslike #rpg

Our next Chapter introduces Kristala's first open-world-style level: a frozen tundra rife with familiar horrors. Check out two of the ice spider enemy variants our art team recently whipped up. Which arachnid is your favorite, Travelers? #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #darkfantasy #actionrpg

The world of Ailur was made for the curious minded. From lofty ledges to tucked-away ruins and hidden realms, Kristala’s world was built for verticality and curiosity. After all, keen exploration rewards those who think (and move) like a cat.✨ #kristala #darkfantasy #parkour #actionrpg #rpg #arpg

We sat down with Ben over at @bensgaminglab.bsky.social to chat all things Kristala—from our thoughts on Kickstarter to the wild ride of Early Access! Huge thanks to Ben for having us 💚 Catch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=u9q92FExsOw #gamedev #kickstarter #earlyaccess #indiegames

Modular castle assets we're workin' on to create some of the massive landmarks for Tandar. Modular assets provide increased efficiency in our level design, assets we can easily repurpose, and scalability for our expansive game world. #gamedev #gameassets #indiedev #indiegamedev #modular

Join our studio founders, Allie and Sarah, as they chat all things Kickstarter and Early Access with @bensgaminglab.bsky.social! Thanks so much for having us, Ben! We can’t wait to come back! 🫶

The frozen wilds of Tandar will test your skills…and your endurance. Though your footprints will fade, may your legacy will live on. Check out the work we're doing to ensure your character properly leaves a mark in this open-world snowscape. #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

Need a little more power behind your attacks? Enchant your blades to power them with Ailur's ancient, elemental magic and take down your enemies. ⚔️ #weapon #enchantment #arpg #actionrpg #rpg #soulslike

Welcome to Tandar! ❄️ Nestled deep within the tundra, the city marketplace serves as a beacon of warmth and life in an otherwise unforgiving land. Drop by to barter in rare herbs and enchanted goods harvested from the wilds of Ailur. #gamedev #gameart #darkfantasy #actionrpg #indiegame

Struggling to find a good attack window? Don't forget about your arsenal of spells, allowing you to unleash attacks at range. Play as a Tandaran to wield powerful spells Crystal Archery and Ice Spike during gameplay. #magic #spells #rpg #actionrpg #soulslike #darkfantasy #mage

What happens when you mix brutal deathcore vocals with cursed creatures? Catch this clip from our recent Q&A with @JulienSolomita as we dive into how your favorite #metal vocalists are bringing Ailur’s most terrifying enemies to life. #kristalaxmetal #metalvocals #deathcore #gamedev #indiedev

Rep your favorite wholesome rodent with our official Gustav Gondasa merch collection! 🐭🥜 Snag high-quality stickers, drinkware, and more—and save 10% on ALL MERCH using code GUSTAV10 at checkout! #gustavgondasa #kristala #merch #darkfantasy #indiegames #gaming

Something sinister stirs beneath the hallowed grounds of the Dalamase graveyards. Keep your wits about you and your blade at the ready...for the dead don't always stay at rest around here. #darkfantasy #actionrpg #arpg #soulslike #indiegame #gamedev

Working on replacing stand-in assets and tweaking the lighting to get it juuust right in our Tandar level area. What do you think, friends? How are we feeling about the lighting so far? #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunreal #ue5 #indiegamedev

The Hallowed Haunts conceal treasures and terror alike. Use stealth to quietly take out some of your foes before engaging in hand-to-hand combat to annihilate the rest. ⚔️ #stealth #assassin #backstab #sneakykitty #actionrpg #arpg

Happy Easter from the world of Ailur! 🐇 May your day be filled with peace, magic, and just enough mischief to keep it interesting. Whether you're huntin' for eggs or secrets, may your inventory overflow with treasures. 💫 #HappyEaster #Easter #HappyEaster2025 #Kristala

A well-timed deflect can make all the difference, especially when battling in close quarters. ⚔️ Drain your enemies' balance to unleash a critical takedown (and keep all 9 of your lives). #kristala #soulslike #sekiro #darkfantasy #actionrpg #arpg

More new spell VFX improvements comin' in HOT! 🔥 How are we feelin' about the polishes made to our Mistletoe Dart spell in action? Let us know! #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #realtimevfx #pcgames

Did you know Kristala's menu/UI system is getting a complete overhaul? 👀 We've already implemented many new elements, but here's a peek at progress made to the game's Equipment menu this week in honor of #ScreenshotSaturday! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #ue5 #madewithunreal

Not all spooders are bad in Kristala...in fact, those hailing from our necromancy clan consider them more friend than foe. Which of these friendly spider concepts do you like best for an eight-legged familiar? #screenshotsaturday #gameart #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

As Kristala’s first open-world level, Tandar offers expansive exploration, optional bosses, and tons of exciting quests. Check out some of the detailing we've done to bring this wintry biome to life. 👀 #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #madewithunreal

We're constantly working on polishing existing content while Kristala is in early access on Steam. Check out some of the improvements made to the VFX for our Spirit Break spell this week! #gamedev #indiedev #realtimevfx #indeigames #screenshotsaturday

We can't properly express how excited we are to introduce CANINE STEEDS in our third Chapter. Here's a peek at our Greyhound variant in honor of #ScreenshotSaturday! What other breeds do you wanna see added first? Let us know, friends! 🐕 #steed #mount #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #gameart

All enemies in Kristala - including our roster of rotten bosses - have a balance stat. Deflect attacks to drain their balance, stagger them, and leave them vulnerable to a punishing critical attack that deals significant damage. #kristala #soulslike #actionrpg #takedown #combat #indiegame

Alright, y'all...you know the drill! We need your help narrowing down which variant for a new mage armor set for our ice-magic clan you wanna see in game. Drop your thoughts in the replies and help us decide! ❄️ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #fashionsouls #armor #arpg

Because Kristala is in #SteamEarlyAccess, we're able to consistently make improvements to existing content based on player feedback. Check out the recent refinements we've given to all VFX for takedowns - including the aerial variety! 😼 #gamedev #indiedev #realtimevfx #indiegames #pcgames

If you're gonna bring a gun to a knife fight, you better come correct. 😼⚔️ Thanks so much for sharing Kristala with your community @savysnapdragon.bsky.social! We hope you had a blast exploring Ailur. 💜 #kristala #livestream #twitch #indiegames #gamedev

The mazelike Labyrinths of Dalamase conceal mutated terrors and strange creatures brought to life by some unknown entity's hand. Use your keen combat prowess and special weapon abilities to clear out the vicious mobs that await within. #kristala #darkfantasy #actionrpg #arpg #soulslike

It's all about the strafe and stagger, baby! Check out some of our new, custom animations for Kristala's frilled cave lizard enemy. Let us know what you think, friends! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #indiegamedev #3danimation

Congrats to our most recent Photo Mode contest winner! 🔥 This perfectly timed backstab on Sephael, Conjurer of Screams had us screaming too. Massive kudos to winner Silverwing for capturing this epic moment—claws, chaos, and all. 🖤 #kristala #photomode #bossfight #discord #contest #winner

Once warriors, now restless wraiths. 💀 The Hallowed Haunts of Myr cradle the dead—and punish the living. Tread carefully, Traveler… not all spirits here are content to stay dead. #necromancy #arpg #actionrpg #rpg #soulslike #lore

It's all about the Tortitude today! 😻 In honor of #TortieCatAppreciationDay, we’re showing off our tortie fur pattern—just one of the many ways you can customize your feline warrior in Kristala. If you've got a tortie, we wanna see 'em plz! 💫🐾 #tortiecat #catsofbluesky #catsofbsky #catgame #cats

Our next Chapter features the biome for our ice clan, the Tandarans. Explore the open-world-style Tandar level pockmarked with tons of enemy encampments. Here's a peek at a few of these camp assets our art team recently finished up! ❄️ #gamedev #indiedev #gameart #openworld #indiegames

Use available mana to unleash magic-fueled special attacks for all weapon types, including our fan-favorite Claw weapons. Out of mana? Don't stress! You can regenerate it with consumables or by engaging in melee combat. #realtimevfx #specialattack #mana #actionrpg #arpg #rpg

When you know in your heart a boss fight is coming, but aren't quiiite ready just yet 😆 Shout out to the lovely @aprillynne.bsky.social for this classic moment meeting Lophi the Lost for the first time. #twitchstream #kristala #firstboss #bossfight #indiegames #livestream

Two arms, two attack styles. 🍄 Meet the Hagshroom—part fungus, part menace. One arm punches, the other whips... and both hurt. Check out the Hagshroom in action in this deadly dance of spores and slashes. #darkfantasy #fungalfury #actionrpg #soulslike #indiegames

How's it going in Early Access? We've been deep in the dungeons of dev since our initial release—finetuning combat, refining stealth, and making Kristala the best it can be. Check out how things are lookin' meow in our new gameplay teaser 🐱⚔️ #kristala #darkfantasy #actionrpg #arpg #soulslike #rpg

Dialing up the carnage over here! New takedown VFX are in the works for stealth and aerial maneuvers..because nothing says “satisfying kill” like a proper splatter. 🩸 Here's a peek at progress for stealth takedowns - check it out! #gamedev #indiedev #realtimevfx #indiegamedev #indiegame

Too many enemies mobbing you at once? Try thinking like a cat and stalking your prey from above. Use rooftops, ledges, tightropes, and platforms to unleash punishing fatal blows on unsuspecting foes. #takedown #assassin #actionrpg #arpg #soulslike #indiegame

New VFX alert! We’ve just updated the web disable effects for Kristala's sticky spider trap attacks. One well-aimed blast of cursed silk, and you’re stuck—literally. 🕸️ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #realtimevfx #indiegames

It's official! ONLY 12 HOURS LEFT to snag Kristala at its lowest price yet! Experience impactful refinements to core combat and stealth systems, plus TWO NEW challenging and fun boss fights. ✨ Save 40% MEOW on Steam! #steamearlyaccess #darkfantasy #actionrpg #arpg #soulslike

Screams from the void, threads for the cursed. 💀 The Cursed Collection is a series of curated items that pay tribute to the deathcore legends who leant their voices to the shadows of Ailur. Check it outttt, fam! #kristalaxmetal #deathcore #metalmusic #metalaf #indiegames