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🌊Hi! We're making Straycloud, a pixel art action adventure game built in GameMaker. πŸ’šFollow along and get in touch! ✨https://straycloud.nz for more info

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🧱Started building a new room. Here's a 🚧 WIP video of the first bit of it. Happy #screenshotsaturday! 🌊
#indiegamedev #gamedev #pixelart #indiegames

14.03.2026 07:29 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Hi! It's been a while. I've been reworking some fundamentals and drawing level designs, and we've got some cool additions to the core gameplay mechanics. πŸ“’ Sound on to check it out! See thread for more details. 🧡
#screenshotsaturday #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegames

21.02.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

In the video, you can see the player singing along with the magic draw point on the ground in order to recharge their magic points

21.02.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm trying to align gameplay with narrative as closely as possible, so now, when the players health increases, their magic energy decreases, and vice versa. Additionally, I'm adding rhythm/pattern matching to as many game scenarios as feels right

21.02.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Hi! It's been a while. I've been reworking some fundamentals and drawing level designs, and we've got some cool additions to the core gameplay mechanics. πŸ“’ Sound on to check it out! See thread for more details. 🧡
#screenshotsaturday #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegames

21.02.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If I’ve said it once… doing the work is whole point. It’s the entire thing. Do the work

19.12.2025 09:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of Straycloud environment art

A screenshot of Straycloud environment art

🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday! Here's a very 🚧 WIP screenshot of where I'm at with the town tileset
#indiegames #gamedev #pixelart

06.12.2025 06:30 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of Straycloud environment art

A screenshot of Straycloud environment art

🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday! Here's a very 🚧 WIP screenshot of where I'm at with the town tileset
#indiegames #gamedev #pixelart

06.12.2025 06:30 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Straycloud’s protagonist near moss covered stones

Straycloud’s protagonist near moss covered stones

Happy #screenshotsaturday! 🧱 More painting of ruins this week πŸͺ¨
#gamedev #indiegames #pixelart

22.11.2025 09:21 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Straycloud’s protagonist near moss covered stones

Straycloud’s protagonist near moss covered stones

Happy #screenshotsaturday! 🧱 More painting of ruins this week πŸͺ¨
#gamedev #indiegames #pixelart

22.11.2025 09:21 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A work-in-progress screenshot of a town tileset in Straycloud

A work-in-progress screenshot of a town tileset in Straycloud

🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday, all. Further truckin away on town tileset art this week! Been painting a loootta rocks
#pixelart #indiegames #gamedev

15.11.2025 07:26 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A work-in-progress screenshot of a town tileset in Straycloud

A work-in-progress screenshot of a town tileset in Straycloud

🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday, all. Further truckin away on town tileset art this week! Been painting a loootta rocks
#pixelart #indiegames #gamedev

15.11.2025 07:26 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll jump on this bandwagon, if only to lend a voice against this normalisation. Every pixel, note, and line of code in Straycloud is created, not generated. The fact that it’s hard is what makes it good, and it’s fine to have fewer, better things for entertainment

12.11.2025 08:39 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 They say no matter how often you're posting about your game, it's not enough. πŸŒ™ So in that spirit, if you like what we're doing, please #wishlist Straycloud! Your support helps us find funding and finish the game! ✌️
#indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #indiegames
store.steampowered.com/app/2526130/...

09.11.2025 09:11 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 They say no matter how often you're posting about your game, it's not enough. πŸŒ™ So in that spirit, if you like what we're doing, please #wishlist Straycloud! Your support helps us find funding and finish the game! ✌️
#indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #indiegames
store.steampowered.com/app/2526130/...

09.11.2025 09:11 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great new work from Joel!

02.11.2025 00:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Straycloud's hero sitting on a skull

Straycloud's hero sitting on a skull

πŸ’€ Happy #screenshotsaturday, and a happy and safe Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, everyone! πŸŽƒ
#gamedev #indiegamedev

01.11.2025 06:44 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Straycloud's hero sitting on a skull

Straycloud's hero sitting on a skull

πŸ’€ Happy #screenshotsaturday, and a happy and safe Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, everyone! πŸŽƒ
#gamedev #indiegamedev

01.11.2025 06:44 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Three houses and a well in Straycloud

Three houses and a well in Straycloud

🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday! Did some prop creation/revision this week. Here are some houses and a well 🏚️
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart

18.10.2025 07:27 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Three houses and a well in Straycloud

Three houses and a well in Straycloud

🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday! Did some prop creation/revision this week. Here are some houses and a well 🏚️
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart

18.10.2025 07:27 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Straycloud’s title screen

Straycloud’s title screen

A seaside scene

A seaside scene

A portion of the map

A portion of the map

A forest scene

A forest scene

πŸ‘οΈ Happy #screenshotsaturday ! If you haven’t seen us before, Straycloud is an action adventure game about trying to repair a ruined world and save the hero’s home. You can Wishlist it on Steam or sign up for our newsletter at straycloud.nzπŸŒ™
#indiegamedev #gamedev #pixelart

11.10.2025 08:47 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks a lot!

11.10.2025 09:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Straycloud’s title screen

Straycloud’s title screen

A seaside scene

A seaside scene

A portion of the map

A portion of the map

A forest scene

A forest scene

πŸ‘οΈ Happy #screenshotsaturday ! If you haven’t seen us before, Straycloud is an action adventure game about trying to repair a ruined world and save the hero’s home. You can Wishlist it on Steam or sign up for our newsletter at straycloud.nzπŸŒ™
#indiegamedev #gamedev #pixelart

11.10.2025 08:47 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday! No visual updates this week, but we're still full steam ahead
#indiegamedev #gamedev

04.10.2025 08:34 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday! No visual updates this week, but we're still full steam ahead
#indiegamedev #gamedev

04.10.2025 08:34 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Portrait of the protagonist of Straycloud

Portrait of the protagonist of Straycloud

✨ Happy #screenshotsaturday! Worked up a potential character portrait in between other stuff this week

#pixelart #indiegamedev #gamedev

27.09.2025 09:04 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Made in New Zealand 2025 Games from NZ 2025. Featuring 100+ games made by developers all over Aotearoa! Come on in, have a look around - then Wishlist, try and buy some Kiwi made games.

The Made in New Zealand Steam event is still going strong! Check out a whole heap of amazing games made in Aotearoa!
#madeinnz #gamedev #steam

store.steampowered.com/sale/NZGames...

27.09.2025 08:50 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Portrait of the protagonist of Straycloud

Portrait of the protagonist of Straycloud

✨ Happy #screenshotsaturday! Worked up a potential character portrait in between other stuff this week

#pixelart #indiegamedev #gamedev

27.09.2025 09:04 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Made in New Zealand 2025 Games from NZ 2025. Featuring 100+ games made by developers all over Aotearoa! Come on in, have a look around - then Wishlist, try and buy some Kiwi made games.

The Made in New Zealand Steam event is still going strong! Check out a whole heap of amazing games made in Aotearoa!
#madeinnz #gamedev #steam

store.steampowered.com/sale/NZGames...

27.09.2025 08:50 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Made in New Zealand 2025 Games from NZ 2025. Featuring 100+ games made by developers all over Aotearoa! Come on in, have a look around - then Wishlist, try and buy some Kiwi made games.

It's heaps choice to see NZ repped on the Steam page (with the laser eyed Kiwi, no less). You got Dredge, Into the Dead, & Abiotic Factor leading the charge. Also some fabulous ones from the back catalogue - Sapiens, Flutter, & Mini Metro all for purchase rn.

store.steampowered.com/sale/nzgames...

22.09.2025 20:41 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0