DevDive

On this week's dive we welcome Jack Breen, solo dev of GIGASWORD - a 2D retro-inspired Metroid-Vania in which you wield a massive sword with massive weight. We talk about Jack's inspirations, how he went from silly idea to full fledge kick ass game, what the BEST Metroid-Vania is - and what Ninja Turtle Andy and Steve are. All this and way way more.    Wishlist GIGASWORD: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1885930/GIGASWORD/  X: https://x.com/Hybrid_Games_  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1fijKgdW9n0rSUngWkHOw  GIGASWORD DISCORD: https://discord.gg/ZXH6XPUaKh  *** indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

This week on DevDive, Andy and Steve sit down with Mateo Čović, the indie game developer with a passion for crafting wild, creative experiences. From racing to platforming, we're breaking down what makes his games truly stand out. We talk about his upcoming project Rogue Jungle, the process of porting Maki's Adventure to consoles, and the excitement of seeing his games on a Nintendo console. Mateo touches on how partnering with a publisher has allowed him to focus more on what he loves: making games. We also dive into Ultimate Indie Racing, an exciting, high-speed racer that features iconic characters from other beloved indie games! Maki's Adventure: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1843110/Makis_Adventure/  Rogue Jungle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352850/Rogue_Jungle/  Ultimate Indie Racing: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3044940/Ultimate_Indie_Racing/   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift   

This week on DevDive, we're thrilled to welcome back Jason Walsh, Producer of Monster Crown: Sin Eater, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 monster-taming RPG. Joining him is APE-AHAB, the game's Director, as they dive into the development of Sin Eater, which is currently tearing it up on Kickstarter!  "Hand-craft your team of perfect Monsters and wage a one-man war against fate and the world in the Crown Nation! With a TRUE crossbreeding system, every Monster is entirely your own!" Support MC Sin Eater on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monster-crown/monster-crown-sin-eater-monster-taming-rpg  Wishlist MC: Sin Eater AND PLAY THE DEMO: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3388410/Monster_Crown_Sin_Eater/  Demo on itch.io: https://monstercrown.itch.io/sin-eater 

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week's dive we welcome Ryan Mau, developer of Toastercide, available now on Steam! Ryan, welcome to the show! Toastercide on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2777760/Toastercide/  indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

What would you say to escape a cult sacrifice? This week on the DevDive, Andy is joined by Daniel Klautsch, the creator of Sacrifice For Sale, to talk about crafting this spooky experience where convincing cultists not to sacrifice you is your only chance for survival. Can your persuasive skills save you, or will you fall victim to their sinister plans? The choice is yours in this chilling, choice-driven visual novel! Sacrifice For Sale on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2809090/Sacrifice_For_Sale/ indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week's dive we welcome Rohan Nowell, developer of Doggy Don't Care - a pawsitively cheeky adventure where you unleash adorable chaos as a mischievous pup! Wishlist Doggy Don't Care on Steam: https://shorturl.at/tcR3q indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week's dive we welcome Eric Manahan, developer of LUCID - a gorgeous pixel art platformer/metroidvania inspired by the golden age of 2D sidescrollers! Wishlist LUCID on Steam: https://shorturl.at/F94V1   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week's dive we welcome Michael Cosio, developer of Massacre at The Mirage - a slasher flick-inspired first-person horror game set in a 1980s movie theater. Wishlist Massacre at The Mirage on Steam: indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week's dive we welcome Antônio Harger (Tech Lead/Game Designer) and Renato Shkar (Narrative Designer) of Point N' Sheep, developer of Bloodless - a stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat.   Wishlist Bloodless on Steam: https://shorturl.at/W97Me indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week's dive we welcome Calvin Parsons, CEO of Sunscorched Studios, developer of Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room - a first person, cinematic medical horror experience dedicated to precision, tension and trauma. Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room on Steam: https://shorturl.at/hCyDe   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week's dive we welcome Andrew Allen, developer of Riftstrider - a unique deckbuilding rogue-lite adventure! Riftstrider on Steam: https://shorturl.at/IfQvF indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week's dive we welcome Connor P. Quinn and Scott Slucher of Mega Wobble, developer of Lil Gator Game - a cute and cozy, no-pressure adventure game that will make you want to give your siblings a hug!   Lil Gator Game on Steam: https://shorturl.at/F94V1  indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift 

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week's dive we welcome Sebastian Drews, Game Director of Constance - A 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist! Constance on Steam: https://shorturl.at/0N2ny indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week's dive we welcome Konstantin Suvorov, Project Marketing Manager for BXDXO here to represent Footgun: Underground - a roguelike with BALLS! Buy Footgun: Underground here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2206240/Footgun_Underground/  indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week's dive we welcome Josh Krassenstein, developer of World of Grimm - a digital collectible card game set in the Brothers Grimm universe! Out now in Early Access on Steam! World of Grimm on Steam: https://shorturl.at/grGQ9   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love!  On this week's dive we welcome Eldar Basic, Studio Director of Monster Theater Games and developer of Atomic Owl - a synthwave, pixel-art roguelite that pays homage to games like Mega Man X, Shovel Knight, and Dead Cells! Atomic Owl on Steam: https://shorturl.at/stxV5 Atomic Owl on Kickstarter: https://shorturl.at/BFJK9 indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love!  On this week's dive we welcome Eldar Basic, Studio Director of Monster Theater Games and developer of Atomic Owl - a synthwave, pixel-art roguelite that pays homage to games like Mega Man X, Shovel Knight, and Dead Cells! Atomic Owl on Steam: https://shorturl.at/stxV5 Atomic Owl on Kickstarter: https://shorturl.at/BFJK9 indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week's dive we welcome Mark Radocy, developer of Moonlight Pulse - a 2D metroidvania game that takes place inside of a giant turtle! Available on Steam and itch.io on April 26th! Moonlight Pulse on Steam: https://shorturl.at/dhsBU Moonlight Pulse on itch.io: https://shorturl.at/kHL37   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Returning to The Duel Screens Podcast this week is Saverio Caporusso, CEO of Troglobytes Games, developer of The Kindeman Remedy - a sim-management horror game and spiritual successor to Ravenous Devils.   Wishlist The Kindeman Remedy on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/5n7c9kyk The Troglobytes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_troglobytes_ The Troglobytes Homepage: https://www.troglobytesgames.com/   Support us on Patreon for more in-depth interviews & BONUS CONTENT!: https://www.patreon.com/duelscreens We got a website were we write stuff too: https://www.duelscreens.com We tweet, or X, or whatever: https://www.twitter.com/duel_screens We post occasional silliness here: https://www.instagram.com/duelscreens And here: https://www.tiktok.com/@duelscreens

October is here and we are kicking off Duel SCREAMS with a real doozy. Joining us this week is Alex Dracott, the Creative Director over at Ironword Studios, developer of Pacific Drive - a run-based, first-person driving survival game!   Pacific Drive on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1458140/Pacific_Drive/  Pacific Drive Homepage: https://www.pacificdrivegame.com/  Ironword Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ironwoodtweets  Support us on Patreon for more in-depth interviews: www.patreon.com/duelscreens   We got a website were we write stuff too: www.duelscreens.com  We tweet, or X, or whatever: www.twitter.com/duel_screens   We post occasional silliness: www.instagram.com/duelscreens  And here: www.tiktok.com/@duelscreens 

Joining us this week is James Richards, Studio Head and Lead Game Designer at Squish Studios LLC. developer of Super Dungeon Designer - a game that lets you create, upload, and play your own top-down action/adventure dungeons with others! Inspired by games like Zelda and Mario Maker!  SDD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172920/Super_Dungeon_Designer/ Support SDD on Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/2v9adjdn  Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is long-time friend of Steve - Anthony Paul, who is gearing up to release his first game, Joltzsi, a Tetris-like that might be our next favorite puzzle game.    Wishlist Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2560390/SuperAnthonys_Joltzsi/    Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is Yahya Danboos - creator of Luminous Realms - an agile action RPG where you'll fight hordes of monsters, level up your skills, meet curious characters and put an end to the darkness brought forth by the Evil Overlord! Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens  

Patrick Hickey Jr. joins Steve for his record FIFTH time on DSP to chat about WrestleQuest, motivation, his future, and so much more!  WrestleQuest on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1867510/WrestleQuest/   Mega Cat Studios Homepage: https://megacatstudios.com/   LegacyComix: https://www.legacycomix.com/    Patrick Hickey Jr. Homepage: https://patrickhickeyjr.com/   *** Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is Quentin De Beuk - Horror Game Award Nominee and Creative Director of Decarnation - a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine… Decarnation on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672310/Decarnation/ Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is Adam Kareem, developer of Protodroid DeLTA - a fast and fluid 3D action-platformer set in a beautiful and hopeful solarpunk world Protodroid DeLTA on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276740/Protodroid_DeLTA/ Protodroid DeLTA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/protodroiddelta   Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is Jori Kamp, Game Designer over at Codeglue Games, developer of Van Hellswing- a retro shooter where you play as the last surviving vampire slayer facing the hordes of Dracula himself!   Wishlist Van Hellswing on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2197850/Van_Hellswing/    Van Hellswing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanHellswing Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens 

Joining us this week is Jaden Torres, Community Manager for Team Resurrected. Enter the nightmarish world where you and four other classmates try to survive, fight back and ultimately escape a horrifying Fiend in this unique horror asymmetric game!   Last Year on Steam: bit.ly/44rWaF7 Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is Sotiris Gyftopoulos, creator of RPG Stories - an online 3D World Builder and a Virtual Tabletop that provides you with all necessary tools to bring your TTRPG quests to life!   RPG Stories available now in Early Access: http://bitly.ws/IKQ5 Follow RPG Stories on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stories_rpg RPG Stories Homepage: https://www.rpgstories.net/   Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is Spencer Yan, creator of My Work Is Not Yet Done - a narrative-driven investigative horror game.    Wishlist My Work Is Not Yet Done: https://bit.ly/3pGNTNX Follow Spencer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spncryn Raw Fury Homepage: https://rawfury.com/ Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens 

Joining us this week is Steve Jimenez, Creative Director over at Tic Toc Games and developer of Wrestle Story - a hard-hitting, smack talkin', RPG adventure! Create your wrestler, build your tag-team, and slam your way through an expansive 3D world where WRESTLING IS EVERYTHING! #wrestlestory #rpg #wrestling #indie #indiegame #indiegames Wishlist Wrestle Story: https://bit.ly/3MaOj6G Follow Tic Toc Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TicTocGames Tic Toc Games Homepage: https://tictocgames.com/ Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens 

Joining us this week is Chris Burns & Greg Lane, developers of #BLUD - a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons! Wishlist #BLUD: https://store.steampowered.com/app/19... #BLUD Homepage: http://www.bludgame.com/ Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is Mark Radocy, developer of Moonlight Pulse - a 2D metroidvania game that takes place inside of a giant turtle!    Wishlist Moonlight Pulse: https://bit.ly/42hfrr5 Follow Seafloor Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeafloorGames Seafloor Games Homepage: https://seafloorgames.com/   Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens

Joining us this week is Peter Toft, developer of Godstone - a roguelike dungeon crawler in which you take the role of five different sorcerers to uncover the ancient Godstone, an instrument said to hold immense dark power. Wishlist Godstone: https://bit.ly/423vwkl Follow Demented Plant on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DementedPlant Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PxS6mMbV7Q    Duel Screens Links!: https://linktr.ee/duelscreens 

Joining us this week is Xanver Arnot, Art Director on the Toxic Crusaders - a brand new retro beat ‘em up starring the grossest heroes from the 1990s! Wishlist Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303850/Toxic_Crusaders/    *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

This week on The Duel Screens Podcast, Andy is joined by Nick ‘Woz' Wozniak, Pixel Artmancer for Yacht Club Games, developer of Mina the Hollower - a pixel perfect 2D action-adventure game where you burrow beneath hazards, whip foes into oblivion, and gear up with an arsenal of sidearms and trinkets! Wishlist Mina: The Hollower on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875580/Mina_the_Hollower/  *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week is Pedro Guerra, man of many hats over at Knight Shift Games, developer of Elsie - a technicolor, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer!  Wishlist Elsie & Play The Demo Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1515570/Elsie/  *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week are Dave Gagne and Sam Bouchard of RageCure Games, developer of Goons: Legends & Mayhem - an insane arcade hockey beat-em-up!   Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1484180/Goons_Legends__Mayhem/  *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week are Black Salt Games, developer of DREDGE - a cosmic horror fishing game.  DREDGE on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1562430/DREDGE/ *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram    

Joining Andy this week for a 1 V 1 discussion is Brett Weiss, Author of gaming enthusiasts must haves like The SNES Omnibus, 100 Greatest Console Video Games 1977-1987, and most recently 100 Greatest Console Video Games 1988-1998.    Buy directly from Brett: https://brettweiss.square.site/ or anywhere books are sold! *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram    

Returning to the show this week is Kevin Anderson, developer of PaperKlay -a classic 3D platformer with a tactile twist, and adorable aesthetic! Wishlist PaperKlay on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1350720/PaperKlay/  Follow all things WhyKev: https://whykev.com/  *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram    

Joining us this week is Nix, developer of Silent Santicado - a 2D action adventure game that spans an interconnected world of rainy forests, cursed ruins, and salt-washed shores. Silent Santicado on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1287930/Silent_Santicado/   *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram  

Joining us this week is Aaron Wise, indie horror game maker and one of the many developers of The Forgotten Tapes: Analog Nightmares - a collection of horror stories, each with its own unique take on analog horror! OUT NOW ON STEAM! The Forgotten Tapes on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2239000/The_Forgotten_Tapes_Analog_Nightmares/ Aaron's Horror Games on itch.io: https://aaron-wise.itch.io/ Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trial_by_Fir3 Aaron's Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/trialbyfir3  *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram  

Joining us this week is Or Avrahamy,co-founder of Gentle Giant Games and developer of the upcoming action roguelite/smash-like Spiritfall!   Spiritfall on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1835240/Spiritfall/ Gentle Giant Games Homepage: https://t.co/I4aiI4yyM0 Spiritfall on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gentlegiantgms Spiritfall on Discord:https://t.co/2jqfuV2Fg5   *** Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week is Ben Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Blowfish Studios, developer and publisher of a lot of indies games including Gunscape - a game that we can only describe as a boomer shooter meets Minecraft. Shop Duel Screens Merch:  https://www.duelscreens.com/store Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram  

Joining us this week is Pentadrangle, composer of countless indie hits such as Voidrun, Cyber Shadow, Nuclear Blaze, and all things Punkcake!    Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week are Karl Espiritu & Adam Seger, the duo over at MagicShotGames and developers of Dire Vengeance, - a side-scrolling action platformer with gothic-themed visual designs and high-resolution graphics! Gentlemen, welcome to the show!    Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week is Nath Hamley developer of Hollowbody, - a classic survival horror gameplay inspired by early 2000s horror titles!     Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week are Michael Carroll and Andrew Leonard, developers of Below the Stone - a hand-drawn pixel-art roguelike about dwarves on the quest for the deepest depths, and where every descent will lead to new adventures. Below the Stone on Steam: https://bit.ly/38FUPTq Follow Below the Stone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelowTheStone Below the Stone on Discord: http://discord.gg/MW72QReXKh Strollart Homepage: strollart.com     Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week is Maggie Robertson, actor, singer, BAFTA Nominated Actress, The Game Awards Winner, overnight sensation, and the voice of Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village!   Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram

Joining us this week is Christian Gambadori, Game Director and developer of Ravenous Devils - a horror cooking simulator where the secret ingredient is crime. Ravenous Devils on Steam (TRY OUT THE DEMO!) https://bit.ly/3MKw0nY    Patreon Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Tiktok Instagram