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i need the industry to stop doing this because i genuinely hate that i have to keep writing these stories www.ign.com/articles/sta...

submitted 26 days ago • 7 comments

You're not just going to be exploring a fine merchant ship. Here's a brief tour of the abode of The Rani, a place you'll want to get pretty familiar with, if for no other reason than to be jealous of her interior design chops.

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

Who did you help out during the violin chapter? Choose carefully, you might make a powerful ally who helps you later on, or a bitter enemy who leaves you in the lurch when you need it most.

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

Our game has a lot of moments like this, where if you don't think through what you say, you'll have to deal with unintended consequences. Friction is a really important part of game design!

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

We've secured an overall positive rating on Steam! If you're into visual novels, adventure games, or choice-driven narratives, please give our little project a try. It's the culmination of a decade-plus of work, and we truly think you'll love it. #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames #gaming

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

Nothing like a sunset yacht party. Nothing could possibly go wrong. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. #indiedev #narrativegame #gamedev #gaming

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

Been writing and thinking about games a lot more than usual this year and it’s become apparent that the game industry’s ills are being conflated with the ill fortune of games media and it’s important to separate the two.

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

Herald is a story about justice, about freedom, about self-determination, and about doing your damndest to protect the people you can in a world that sees people like you as lesser. Find your family, and change the world. #indiedev #narrativegames #indiegames #gamedeveloper #gaming

submitted 32 days ago • 0 comments

On one hand, squashing bugs for Herald's release was a huge pain. On the other hand, doing it gave us the excuse to put together an entire folder of bloopers like this one. Unfortunately, we had to axe non-Euclidean Tabatha for the final release.

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

I just started this game 45 mins ago and I’m already low key hooked

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

On one hand, squashing bugs for Herald's release was a huge pain. On the other hand, doing it gave us the excuse to put together an entire folder of bloopers like this one. Unfortunately, we had to axe non-Euclidean Tabatha for the final release.

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

devil went down to herald he was looking for a soul to steal he was in a bind 'cause he was way behind and he was willing to make a deal (animating violin playing is hard)

submitted 37 days ago • 1 comment

When we say your choices in Herald matter, we mean it. This is a mockup flowchart of one short conversation, and though we had to zoom out so far it's unreadable, you can see how dialogue changes not just based on your responses, but by previous choices you've made.

submitted 38 days ago • 1 comment

It's awful to think about how many great artists we lost because of grifters harassing them into leaving. Many talented people I know left the industry because they don't feel safe or welcome anymore. Can't blame them for leaving a toxic environment, they deserved so much better though. #indiedev

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Took us a while to come up with @wispfire.com, but that was also because we didn’t want a random silly name. Everyone was doing that and we are too cool for that shit. 😎

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

“Herald's message is more important than ever” Thank you for the shout-out, @controlmagazine.bsky.social ! (If you don't speak Dutch, Google Translate is your friend!) www.control-online.nl/2025/05/16/b...

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

THANK YOU! we're biased but yeah, more reviews would really help! If you've played it and enjoyed it, please consider giving us a review!

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

"Is there any edge of the map that is far enough away that one can find freedom?" Thank you so much for the kind words, Fiona! fionahartmann.com/2025/05/13/h...

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

Vouch! Veerender is incredible!

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

if you don't have it yet you gotta get it. no lie. incredible art, incredible story -- if you like our game, you'll like this one too

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

LudoNarraCon is over and our launch discount is done, but if you want to save some cash on two great games, check out the High Seas, Deep Ocean bundle to grab both Sub-Verge from our buddies over at @interactivetragedy.com and our game for 10% off! #indiedev #gamedev

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

The same goes for us. It's sad to think about the fact that arts funding so many other places around the world has been slashed to a point where indie devs have wonderful ideas, but cannot get the funds to execute them, even if they're culturally important. Art is the most important thing we have.

submitted 46 days ago • 1 comment

This one is so real! 😭 Especially the parental trauma, it has layers. 🥹 #games #indiedev #gamedev

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

As a studio that just released one of these types of games, we agree. I'm playing through Hundred Line right now, and just got to day 100, and it's stunning how people play with the medium to tell meaningful stories. Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 does it too. Please support these works of art.

submitted 50 days ago • 1 comment

In a game full of hard decisions, there's one that rises above the rest to test your character the way few others will. What did you do with the rooster?

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Patch notes! We've squashed a ton of bugs (thank you for helping us hunt 'em!), so the game should run much more smoothly now! If you haven't yet, please consider reviewing, especially now that we've made these fixes! steamcommunity.com/ogg/2199510/...

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

Squished #shiba #inu wants you to check out the trailer for Herald: Complete Edition. And then buy said game on #Steam or #GoG, so she can get pets and a treat from her dad. A share and a like = a happy #doggo. 🐶 store.steampowered.com/app/2199510/ #indiedev #cute #games #dogs #dog #dogdad #japan

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

Thanks for the review, esteemed Steam Curator Beauty vs woke ugliness! It's true, our game is stuffed full of woke content. We're woker than a lifetime supply of Monster Energy. Thank you for helping us spread the word! Seethe.

submitted 52 days ago • 1 comment

I'm in love with our launch #trailer, it really capsulates everything the #game is. I want more people to watch it and tell me what they think. 😃 store.steampowered.com/app/2199510/... #indiedev #gamedev #steam #vn #gametrailer #history #adventuregames #videogames #sailing #games

submitted 52 days ago • 0 comments

ITS OUTTT The game I played on stream is out now !! go take a peek c: my frens made it ! 💛❤️💚

submitted 52 days ago • 0 comments

Have you played Herald yet? We'd love it if you left a review on Steam! It really helps us with visibility, and it also helps other people figure out if the game is something they'd enjoy too! 1 review = 1 forehead kiss from our entire team store.steampowered.com/app/2199510/...

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

i need the industry to stop doing this because i genuinely hate that i have to keep writing these stories www.ign.com/articles/sta...

You're not just going to be exploring a fine merchant ship. Here's a brief tour of the abode of The Rani, a place you'll want to get pretty familiar with, if for no other reason than to be jealous of her interior design chops.

Who did you help out during the violin chapter? Choose carefully, you might make a powerful ally who helps you later on, or a bitter enemy who leaves you in the lurch when you need it most.

Our game has a lot of moments like this, where if you don't think through what you say, you'll have to deal with unintended consequences. Friction is a really important part of game design!

We've secured an overall positive rating on Steam! If you're into visual novels, adventure games, or choice-driven narratives, please give our little project a try. It's the culmination of a decade-plus of work, and we truly think you'll love it. #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames #gaming

Nothing like a sunset yacht party. Nothing could possibly go wrong. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. #indiedev #narrativegame #gamedev #gaming

Been writing and thinking about games a lot more than usual this year and it’s become apparent that the game industry’s ills are being conflated with the ill fortune of games media and it’s important to separate the two.

Herald is a story about justice, about freedom, about self-determination, and about doing your damndest to protect the people you can in a world that sees people like you as lesser. Find your family, and change the world. #indiedev #narrativegames #indiegames #gamedeveloper #gaming

On one hand, squashing bugs for Herald's release was a huge pain. On the other hand, doing it gave us the excuse to put together an entire folder of bloopers like this one. Unfortunately, we had to axe non-Euclidean Tabatha for the final release.

I just started this game 45 mins ago and I’m already low key hooked

On one hand, squashing bugs for Herald's release was a huge pain. On the other hand, doing it gave us the excuse to put together an entire folder of bloopers like this one. Unfortunately, we had to axe non-Euclidean Tabatha for the final release.

devil went down to herald he was looking for a soul to steal he was in a bind 'cause he was way behind and he was willing to make a deal (animating violin playing is hard)

When we say your choices in Herald matter, we mean it. This is a mockup flowchart of one short conversation, and though we had to zoom out so far it's unreadable, you can see how dialogue changes not just based on your responses, but by previous choices you've made.

It's awful to think about how many great artists we lost because of grifters harassing them into leaving. Many talented people I know left the industry because they don't feel safe or welcome anymore. Can't blame them for leaving a toxic environment, they deserved so much better though. #indiedev

Took us a while to come up with @wispfire.com, but that was also because we didn’t want a random silly name. Everyone was doing that and we are too cool for that shit. 😎

“Herald's message is more important than ever” Thank you for the shout-out, @controlmagazine.bsky.social ! (If you don't speak Dutch, Google Translate is your friend!) www.control-online.nl/2025/05/16/b...

THANK YOU! we're biased but yeah, more reviews would really help! If you've played it and enjoyed it, please consider giving us a review!

we're here to help

"Is there any edge of the map that is far enough away that one can find freedom?" Thank you so much for the kind words, Fiona! fionahartmann.com/2025/05/13/h...

Vouch! Veerender is incredible!

if you don't have it yet you gotta get it. no lie. incredible art, incredible story -- if you like our game, you'll like this one too

LudoNarraCon is over and our launch discount is done, but if you want to save some cash on two great games, check out the High Seas, Deep Ocean bundle to grab both Sub-Verge from our buddies over at @interactivetragedy.com and our game for 10% off! #indiedev #gamedev

The same goes for us. It's sad to think about the fact that arts funding so many other places around the world has been slashed to a point where indie devs have wonderful ideas, but cannot get the funds to execute them, even if they're culturally important. Art is the most important thing we have.

This one is so real! 😭 Especially the parental trauma, it has layers. 🥹 #games #indiedev #gamedev

we're here to help

As a studio that just released one of these types of games, we agree. I'm playing through Hundred Line right now, and just got to day 100, and it's stunning how people play with the medium to tell meaningful stories. Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 does it too. Please support these works of art.

In a game full of hard decisions, there's one that rises above the rest to test your character the way few others will. What did you do with the rooster?

Patch notes! We've squashed a ton of bugs (thank you for helping us hunt 'em!), so the game should run much more smoothly now! If you haven't yet, please consider reviewing, especially now that we've made these fixes! steamcommunity.com/ogg/2199510/...

Squished #shiba #inu wants you to check out the trailer for Herald: Complete Edition. And then buy said game on #Steam or #GoG, so she can get pets and a treat from her dad. A share and a like = a happy #doggo. 🐶 store.steampowered.com/app/2199510/ #indiedev #cute #games #dogs #dog #dogdad #japan

Thanks for the review, esteemed Steam Curator Beauty vs woke ugliness! It's true, our game is stuffed full of woke content. We're woker than a lifetime supply of Monster Energy. Thank you for helping us spread the word! Seethe.

I'm in love with our launch #trailer, it really capsulates everything the #game is. I want more people to watch it and tell me what they think. 😃 store.steampowered.com/app/2199510/... #indiedev #gamedev #steam #vn #gametrailer #history #adventuregames #videogames #sailing #games

ITS OUTTT The game I played on stream is out now !! go take a peek c: my frens made it ! 💛❤️💚

Have you played Herald yet? We'd love it if you left a review on Steam! It really helps us with visibility, and it also helps other people figure out if the game is something they'd enjoy too! 1 review = 1 forehead kiss from our entire team store.steampowered.com/app/2199510/...