Clara Gale ✈️ NS 0.4.1 out now!
@claradoth.bsky.social
Game dev making the arcade flight game Nova Squadron in my spare time. Opinions are my own, nothing here is related to my day job.
She/her -- 🇬🇧|🇯🇵 OK
You can play the Nova Squadron alpha demo on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/Nova_
She/her -- 🇬🇧|🇯🇵 OK
You can play the Nova Squadron alpha demo on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/Nova_
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#NovaSquadron Alpha Demo 0.4.0 just released NOW on Steam! Take the Valkyrie for a spin through two brand-new urban combat missions, both above and below a vast floating cityship in the skies of Jupiter.
#gamedev #indiedev
Blow stuff up here: store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/...
#gamedev #indiedev
Blow stuff up here: store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/...
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live to draw for all the hyper niche indie games it's your only purpose in this world
December 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
live to draw for all the hyper niche indie games it's your only purpose in this world
Platform infrastructure and orbital railguns were next on the list for the #NovaSquadron visual overhaul...so I figured why not do both at once, by calling in a little help from above?
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
December 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Platform infrastructure and orbital railguns were next on the list for the #NovaSquadron visual overhaul...so I figured why not do both at once, by calling in a little help from above?
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
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December 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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More PS1 texture drawing, I think I'm getting better at this. Still not at the level of quality I'd like though. It's all still vector, except for a little grunge texture overlay! #gamedev #gameassets
(will be released as CC0/public domain textures when done)
(will be released as CC0/public domain textures when done)
December 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
More PS1 texture drawing, I think I'm getting better at this. Still not at the level of quality I'd like though. It's all still vector, except for a little grunge texture overlay! #gamedev #gameassets
(will be released as CC0/public domain textures when done)
(will be released as CC0/public domain textures when done)
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Thank you very much everyone, 'overwhelmingly positive' is absolutely unreal to me. I started making game assets when my games were failing, I thought I'd never get back to actual game development but here we are. Thank you for every kind comment, review and all the feedback ✨
December 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Thank you very much everyone, 'overwhelmingly positive' is absolutely unreal to me. I started making game assets when my games were failing, I thought I'd never get back to actual game development but here we are. Thank you for every kind comment, review and all the feedback ✨
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My silly naval combat game, Waves of Steel, is 50% off for the Steam holiday sale! Build your own warship, go to ramming speed, and kickflip over torpedoes! store.steampowered.com/app/1482750/...
Save 50% on Waves of Steel on Steam
If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre ...
store.steampowered.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My silly naval combat game, Waves of Steel, is 50% off for the Steam holiday sale! Build your own warship, go to ramming speed, and kickflip over torpedoes! store.steampowered.com/app/1482750/...
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I mentioned Bladestorm in my sales roundup - arguably the last of Koei's Kessen series.
Waves Of Steel is a heartfelt tribute to their Warship Gunner games. You'd think a WW2 naval combat game would be (ironically) dry and slow, but nope, they were wacky as hell and WoS doubles down on that.
Waves Of Steel is a heartfelt tribute to their Warship Gunner games. You'd think a WW2 naval combat game would be (ironically) dry and slow, but nope, they were wacky as hell and WoS doubles down on that.
My silly naval combat game, Waves of Steel, is 50% off for the Steam holiday sale! Build your own warship, go to ramming speed, and kickflip over torpedoes! store.steampowered.com/app/1482750/...
Save 50% on Waves of Steel on Steam
If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre ...
store.steampowered.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I mentioned Bladestorm in my sales roundup - arguably the last of Koei's Kessen series.
Waves Of Steel is a heartfelt tribute to their Warship Gunner games. You'd think a WW2 naval combat game would be (ironically) dry and slow, but nope, they were wacky as hell and WoS doubles down on that.
Waves Of Steel is a heartfelt tribute to their Warship Gunner games. You'd think a WW2 naval combat game would be (ironically) dry and slow, but nope, they were wacky as hell and WoS doubles down on that.
BlueSky, this GIF is ELEVEN KILOBYTES, how and why did you compress it that much
okay we're trying again but with it 10x upscaled.
2700x3150 GIF.
okay we're trying again but with it 10x upscaled.
2700x3150 GIF.
December 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
BlueSky, this GIF is ELEVEN KILOBYTES, how and why did you compress it that much
okay we're trying again but with it 10x upscaled.
2700x3150 GIF.
okay we're trying again but with it 10x upscaled.
2700x3150 GIF.
For today's #NovaSquadron post, it's the holidays, so I wanted to do something a little special.
We have an early Christmas present from us to you:
AWACS Storm Chaser smiling.
#pixelart #screenshotsaturday
We have an early Christmas present from us to you:
AWACS Storm Chaser smiling.
#pixelart #screenshotsaturday
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
For today's #NovaSquadron post, it's the holidays, so I wanted to do something a little special.
We have an early Christmas present from us to you:
AWACS Storm Chaser smiling.
#pixelart #screenshotsaturday
We have an early Christmas present from us to you:
AWACS Storm Chaser smiling.
#pixelart #screenshotsaturday
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Brioche the Doughmancer 🫓
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Brioche the Doughmancer 🫓
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I can confirm, I am a feral little goblin
so I've been working on something for the upcoming Screenshot Saturday, and I can't really expect you lovely folks to be normal about it, because even the rest of the devteam aren't being normal about it
December 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I can confirm, I am a feral little goblin
so I've been working on something for the upcoming Screenshot Saturday, and I can't really expect you lovely folks to be normal about it, because even the rest of the devteam aren't being normal about it
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
so I've been working on something for the upcoming Screenshot Saturday, and I can't really expect you lovely folks to be normal about it, because even the rest of the devteam aren't being normal about it
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The most powerful narrative device a game can deploy is "throw you back to the main menu but it's different"
December 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The most powerful narrative device a game can deploy is "throw you back to the main menu but it's different"
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Two lifelong Ace Combat fans give their thoughts on the announcement of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve with 30 years of context. This is one of the most extensive articles we have ever written about this series. #ACECOMBAT #ACECOMBAT8 #WingsOfTheve #flightsim
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Announcement Trailer Thoughts
Two life-long fans of the Ace Combat series provide their thoughts on the announcement of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve with three decades of context for the Ace Combat series as a whole.
www.skywardfm.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Two lifelong Ace Combat fans give their thoughts on the announcement of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve with 30 years of context. This is one of the most extensive articles we have ever written about this series. #ACECOMBAT #ACECOMBAT8 #WingsOfTheve #flightsim
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We are cooking :)
Just adding a new menu to #NovaSquadron ...wait, is that a save select screen?
Why the heck would a roguelite flightcade game need multiple save slots?
What the hell are we cooking in 0.5.0?!
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
(yes that's Fenrir's canon name)
Why the heck would a roguelite flightcade game need multiple save slots?
What the hell are we cooking in 0.5.0?!
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
(yes that's Fenrir's canon name)
December 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We are cooking :)
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Some cool screenshots I took to start a train with other devs on the evil website :)
December 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Some cool screenshots I took to start a train with other devs on the evil website :)
Just adding a new menu to #NovaSquadron ...wait, is that a save select screen?
Why the heck would a roguelite flightcade game need multiple save slots?
What the hell are we cooking in 0.5.0?!
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
(yes that's Fenrir's canon name)
Why the heck would a roguelite flightcade game need multiple save slots?
What the hell are we cooking in 0.5.0?!
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
(yes that's Fenrir's canon name)
December 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Just adding a new menu to #NovaSquadron ...wait, is that a save select screen?
Why the heck would a roguelite flightcade game need multiple save slots?
What the hell are we cooking in 0.5.0?!
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
(yes that's Fenrir's canon name)
Why the heck would a roguelite flightcade game need multiple save slots?
What the hell are we cooking in 0.5.0?!
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
(yes that's Fenrir's canon name)
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Despite everything, i'm still just working on my game.
(I've added a newer hud tracking box as well as multiple other changes I cant exactly remember)
(I've added a newer hud tracking box as well as multiple other changes I cant exactly remember)
December 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Despite everything, i'm still just working on my game.
(I've added a newer hud tracking box as well as multiple other changes I cant exactly remember)
(I've added a newer hud tracking box as well as multiple other changes I cant exactly remember)
Okay, now that we've got a trailer for Ace Combat 8 (no, really! go check it out! it's awesome!) I wanted to make a thread talking about how it affects Nova Squadron's development.
The short answer: It doesn't affect it at all.
The long answer: 🧵 1/6
The short answer: It doesn't affect it at all.
The long answer: 🧵 1/6
December 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Okay, now that we've got a trailer for Ace Combat 8 (no, really! go check it out! it's awesome!) I wanted to make a thread talking about how it affects Nova Squadron's development.
The short answer: It doesn't affect it at all.
The long answer: 🧵 1/6
The short answer: It doesn't affect it at all.
The long answer: 🧵 1/6
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Read more about Nova Squadron: www.skywardfm.com/co...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Read more about Nova Squadron: www.skywardfm.com/co...
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Not even Jovian warship energy shields are safe from the unyielding power of pure burst mass. The swing-wing Valkyrie has had a significant impact on Nova Squadron by @claradoth.bsky.social. #indiegame #flightsim #NovaSquadron
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December 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Not even Jovian warship energy shields are safe from the unyielding power of pure burst mass. The swing-wing Valkyrie has had a significant impact on Nova Squadron by @claradoth.bsky.social. #indiegame #flightsim #NovaSquadron
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yes, AWACS is single
yes, she’s bi
yes, both player characters can romance her
yes, she’s bi
yes, both player characters can romance her
Important question: is she single?
Follow-up, equally important question: does she like girls?
Follow-up, equally important question: does she like girls?
December 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
yes, AWACS is single
yes, she’s bi
yes, both player characters can romance her
yes, she’s bi
yes, both player characters can romance her
Meet AWACS Storm Chaser, the lady who says things like "Nova One, Fox Two!" and "Bifrost's laser's about to fire, everyone get to cover NOW!" during missions in #NovaSquadron.
Interests:
- fashion
- radar maintenance
- playing support characters
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #pixelart #oc
Interests:
- fashion
- radar maintenance
- playing support characters
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #pixelart #oc
December 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Meet AWACS Storm Chaser, the lady who says things like "Nova One, Fox Two!" and "Bifrost's laser's about to fire, everyone get to cover NOW!" during missions in #NovaSquadron.
Interests:
- fashion
- radar maintenance
- playing support characters
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #pixelart #oc
Interests:
- fashion
- radar maintenance
- playing support characters
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #pixelart #oc