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Indie Game Studio based in the Midwestern US. Currently developing Aqua Di Amor & Tyrant Tactics. Visit our website to subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.vaporwavegames.com/

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It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's #ShowMeSunday! This week's studio highlight is lovely Mesopotamian inspired piece our lead sprite artist SethInSpace! Don't forget to follow him and check out his artstation for more: www.artstation.com/sethinthespace
#pixelart #IndieDev

08.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We've been working on some updates to the water and the environments for Aqua Di Amor 🌊🎣
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev

07.03.2026 06:21 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They'll get it on the second take 🎬

28.02.2026 23:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Well we got the Grenade animation playing but I think something else might be wrong now? Idk guys, what do you think? πŸ€”
#ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart

28.02.2026 23:23 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh hey, it's #FollowFriday. Speaking of, did you know you can follow us on Itchio and get news about release and updates for our games like Aqua Di Amor? Check us out if you haven't yet πŸ‘‰ vaporwave-studios.itch.io
#indiegame #pixelart #gameved

28.02.2026 05:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The interior of the UNE Federal Assembly Room, previous the UN General Assembly Room. From our upcoming strategy game, Tyrant Tactics.

The interior of the UNE Federal Assembly Room, previous the UN General Assembly Room. From our upcoming strategy game, Tyrant Tactics.

"Before the Tarkovsky Expedition returned, the United Nations was a relic of a bygone era, with few clinging to the facade of global order. However, it was now the newly born United Nations of Earth that held the keys to humanity's salvation."
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #indiegame

24.02.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ZammY 2D & 3D Artist

Oh hey, it's #ShowMeSunday which means it's time for a Studio Showcase! This week we have one of our artists and newest addition, Zammy! Check out this demo reel of her work: youtu.be/es7Rhu2fH4Qu...
and be sure to follow her on ArtStation: www.artstation.com/zamy7
#indiedev #3DModel

23.02.2026 01:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pitching a Game with $100K on the Line: Lessons we learned from the Blue Ocean Games Challenge | VaporWave Studios Lessons learned from the Blue Ocean Games Rising Tide Challenge

A Valentine's post AND #ShowMeSunday back to back? Only cause we like you😏This week it's our founder & narrative designer, Josh! He wrote about our experience with the Rising Tide Challenge. Follow our newsletter for future updates too!
#indiedev #gamedev
www.vaporwavegames.com/pitching-a-g...

16.02.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aqua Di Amor by Vaporwave Studios Fishing for Love in a Lost World

If you'd like your own mermaid muse this Valentine's Day. then check out Aqua Di Amor: vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

14.02.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Valentine's Card featuring Lua from our game, Aqua Di Amor. It says "there's plenty of fish in the sea but I'm glad you caught me"

Valentine's Card featuring Lua from our game, Aqua Di Amor. It says "there's plenty of fish in the sea but I'm glad you caught me"

Roses are red, violets are blue, we made this poorly rendered card just for you.

Happy #ValentinesDay from your friends at Vaporwave Studios πŸ’˜
#indiedev #pixelart

14.02.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Guys, when we made the story of Tyrant about a decaying UN that's just a front for a cabal of global elites controlling the world's superpowers that's suppressing an uprising in the Global South we really didn't think we were basing it on a literal true story

13.02.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Testing use of 3D low poly models for the Tyrant mechs in our upcoming game; Tyrant Tactics.

Testing use of 3D low poly models for the Tyrant mechs in our upcoming game; Tyrant Tactics.

Example of the current rendering for the Tyrant mech units in our upcoming strategy game; Tyrant Tactics.

Example of the current rendering for the Tyrant mech units in our upcoming strategy game; Tyrant Tactics.

Trying out a low poly style for the mech models instead of the pixel sprites. What do you guys think? πŸ€”
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

03.02.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Added a little glow to the sword when it slashes so you know it's super hot πŸ”₯πŸ”ͺ
#ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #indiegames #pixelart

31.01.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aqua Di Amor by Vaporwave Studios Fishing for Love in a Lost World

It's almost Valentine's Day so why not practice your wooing skills on the lovely merfolk in Aqua Di Amor? And while you're at it, why not follow us for updates on what other captivating creatures we add in the next release πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈπŸ’˜
vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor
#FollowFriday #indiegame #pixelart

30.01.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another week, another SethInSpace highlight for the Sunday Studio Showcase. If you're interested in seeing more of his work check out his artstation! www.artstation.com/sethinthespace
#ShowMeSunday #pixelart #IndieGameDev

25.01.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. Tarkovsky briefing expedition members about their mission plan in 2076AD. From our upcoming strategy game, Tyrant Tactics.

Dr. Tarkovsky briefing expedition members about their mission plan in 2076AD. From our upcoming strategy game, Tyrant Tactics.

"With international order existing now in name alone, the UN set out to fund a final, desperate gamble to salvage its legitimacy by funding a deep space expedition that will accelerate humanity's leap to colonizing the final frontier."
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #indiegame

20.01.2026 00:59 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just needs some explosions and the destroyed animation will be ready to go. What do you guys think? πŸ€”
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #IndieDev #pixelart

17.01.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trying to figure out if we need to make the Assailant's destruction animation more serious πŸ€”
#TurnbasedThursday #indiegame #gamedev #3dmodeling

16.01.2026 02:06 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🌟 Spotlight: @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social

"Legends say this ancient temple was used by pilgrims to communicate with the divine spirits of the sea and even explore other planes of e...

πŸ‘‰ https://bsky.app/profile/vaporwavestudios.bsky.social/post/3mc473p5l522v

#IndieSpotlight

14.01.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Invasions, embargos, even cyber attacks. Nothing was off limits to the UNE in their endeavor to claim victory in their self-proclaimed 'Unification Wars.'"
#indiegame #gamedev #IndieDevMonday #pixelart

13.01.2026 01:42 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CanineLotus This is the channel where I published all my music! I love video games and especially indie ones, they are what inspired me to make music

He's an artist, he's a musician, he's the featured studio member for this week's #ShowMeSunday, it's @caninelotus.bsky.social! Check out some of the new tracks he's been working on here (including some fun Mario stuff): www.youtube.com/channel/UCOU...
#indiedev #gamedev

12.01.2026 02:46 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aqua Di Amor by Vaporwave Studios Fishing for Love in a Lost World

Play the current release of Aqua Di Amor today!
vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

10.01.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Old version of the Divine Realm Biome in Aqua Di Amor.

Old version of the Divine Realm Biome in Aqua Di Amor.

Updated concept for an area used to access the Divine Realm in Aqua Di Amor.

Updated concept for an area used to access the Divine Realm in Aqua Di Amor.

"Legends say this ancient temple was used by pilgrims to communicate with the divine spirits of the sea and even explore other planes of existence."

Update to the Divine Realm to add some lore and fill out empty space. Old version on the left
#ScreenshotSaturday #Indiegame #indiedev #pixelart

10.01.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aqua Di Amor by Vaporwave Studios Fishing for Love in a Lost World

vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

09.01.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday's are for following, but now they're also for fishing 🎣 Check out the trailer for our current build of Aqua Di Amor-our little cozy game where you're catching more than just fish πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈ
Play it now at the link below!
#FollowFriday #indiegame #pixelart #datingsim #mermaid

09.01.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aqua Di Amor by Vaporwave Studios Fishing for Love in a Lost World

vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

05.01.2026 01:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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VaporWave Studios | Game Development Studio | VaporWave Studios We are an independent video game development studio located in the Midwestern United States. We provide specialized development services to clients in addition to developing our own internal projects.

And the first Studio Showcase for the first #ShowMeSunday of the New Year is πŸ₯πŸ₯πŸ₯
US! Check out the Vaporwave Studios website and join to our newsletter to hear about Aqua Di Amor, Tyrant Tactics, or anything else we have cooking up πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³
www.vaporwavegames.com
#Indiedev #gamedev

05.01.2026 01:41 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh, don't mind us, just cleaning up the battle animation timings in Tyrant Tactics.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart

03.01.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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VaporWave Studios | Game Development Studio | VaporWave Studios We are an independent video game development studio located in the Midwestern United States. We provide specialized development services to clients in addition to developing our own internal projects.

www.vaporwavegames.com

02.01.2026 07:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh hey, another #FollowFriday. If you like seeing what we're up to then go ahead and give us a follow on our new Instagram www.instagram.com/vaporwavegam... And if you REALLY like to know what we're doing then check out our website and subscribe to get updates about our games!
#IndieDev #GameDev

02.01.2026 07:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0