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Ethan Goldreyer
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Ethan Goldreyer @ethangoldreyer.bsky.social · 4d
My word game roguelike Tomb of the Bloodletter is finally out! Please play it, review it, and tell all your friends! I put a lot of love into this game and I hope you all enjoy it! store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
#indiedev #roguelike #gamedev
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Tomb of the Bloodletter | Launch Trailer | indie.io
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If you're enjoying Tomb of the Bloodletter, come join the discord discord.gg/spwDWXva! There's a very welcoming community there discussing everything from high-level strategy to whether or not "shitted" is a real word
#indiedev #gamedev #roguelike
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Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:27 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
If you're enjoying Tomb of the Bloodletter, come join the discord discord.gg/spwDWXva! There's a very welcoming community there discussing everything from high-level strategy to whether or not "shitted" is a real word
#indiedev #gamedev #roguelike
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:27 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
Really awesome writeup on Tomb of the Bloodletter!
roguelikerofficial.bsky.social Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 18h
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a devilish little word game full of cruel spells and clever surprises

A clever new word game has emerged, so grab your thesaurus and get ready to spell.
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a devilish little word game full of cruel spells and clever surprises
A clever new word game has emerged, so grab your thesaurus and get ready to spell.
rogueliker.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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roguelikerofficial.bsky.social
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a devilish little word game full of cruel spells and clever surprises

A clever new word game has emerged, so grab your thesaurus and get ready to spell.
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a devilish little word game full of cruel spells and clever surprises
A clever new word game has emerged, so grab your thesaurus and get ready to spell.
rogueliker.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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gardenofindie.bsky.social
Tomb of the Bloodletter was such a great time today! Takes the typical typing game format but switches it up a little where your limitations are also your strengths. This one really puts you on the spot and makes you think before you type since your output is so limited.

Big brain Scrabble stuff! 😵‍💫
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
This review made my day! I never thought I'd make a game that got this kind of reception
After ten hours of playing I can decidedly say that this ROCKS. Unlike a lot of word games where the longer the word the better (which are still fun in their own way), this game encourages using specific letters enhanced with magicks, encouraging repeat letters. When to use your magicks, in what order, and whether to use them at all are all interesting considerations, compounded by each enemy adding a unique twist to the encounters. It is not without its frustrations, as some enemies are incredibly difficult to surpass, and like many roguelikes, some of the bosses completely shut down certain strategies, and pivoting out of them is oftentimes difficult or impossible (and which enemies are ahead is unknown to the player). It rarely ever felt unfair, especially with the generous number of refreshes given to the player, however. As I played, I realized that managing refreshes and impactful 2+ damage magicks is integral to your success, as well as prioritizing increasing your knowledge over everything else. If you stick with it, you'll get a feel for the weird knowledge it demands of you, especially words with repeat letters that maximize the use of your magicks (such as arapaima, or bookkeeper, sassafrases or jackknife). As a fan of deckbuilding roguelikes, this is one of my all-time favorites already, and it's only just come out!
February 9, 2026 at 3:59 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
We're just 10 copies shy of 1,000 sales on steam! If you haven't bought Tomb of the Bloodletter yet, I bet you'd love it! And if you've already bought it, buy it for a friend! Or an enemy! I don't care!
#indiedev #gamedev #roguelike
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Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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Tomb of the bloodletter has sold nearly 1000 copies! Let's see if we can cross that line today! If you reply to this post with a picture of the game in your steam library, I will draw whatever you request in MS paint
#indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:43 PM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
Tomb of the bloodletter has sold nearly 1000 copies! Let's see if we can cross that line today! If you reply to this post with a picture of the game in your steam library, I will draw whatever you request in MS paint
#indiedev #gamedev #roguelike #indiegame
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:43 PM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
Just read a negative review of the phenomenal roguelike Dog Witch, and I think a lot of people view these games oddly. Randomness and unfair difficulty are the point! Their strengths, imo, lie in how fun it is to engage with their systems. Winning or losing is largely a byproduct of that interaction
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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If you're a content creator and word games/deckbuilders are up your alley, send me a dm or an email at ethangoldreyer5@gmail.com and I'll be happy to send you a code for Tomb of the Bloodletter!
#indiegame #roguelike
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
It's the weekend! The perfect time to spell some words and kill some monsters. Tomb of the Bloodletter is out now for just $6, and has 50 entirely-positive reviews! Let's see if we can hit 100??? 1000? A trillion?!?!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #roguelike
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
If you're a content creator and word games/deckbuilders are up your alley, send me a dm or an email at ethangoldreyer5@gmail.com and I'll be happy to send you a code for Tomb of the Bloodletter!
#indiegame #roguelike
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
It's the weekend! The perfect time to spell some words and kill some monsters. Tomb of the Bloodletter is out now for just $6, and has 50 entirely-positive reviews! Let's see if we can hit 100??? 1000? A trillion?!?!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #roguelike
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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SML 1110 talk

Jimmy & the Pulsating Mass - @starseedgames.bsky.social @electricairship.com
No Rest for the Wicked - Moon Studios
Tomb of the Bloodletter - @ethangoldreyer.bsky.social @join-indie-io.bsky.social
Running Fable Petite Party - @seashellstudio.bsky.social

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The SML Podcast - Episode 1110: Pastageddon
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February 7, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
Looks like we've hit 50 reviews for tomb of the bloodletter! Thanks everyone! I've been told this is good, but keep those reviews coming! You can never have too much of a good thing!
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:35 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
Crendor is playing tomb of the bloodletter on twitch! www.twitch.tv/Crendor
Crendor - Twitch
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February 7, 2026 at 6:52 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
Looks like we've hit 50 reviews for tomb of the bloodletter! Thanks everyone! I've been told this is good, but keep those reviews coming! You can never have too much of a good thing!
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:35 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
We're up to 49!! Imagine it now... Yours could be the 50th review on 2026's hottest word game roguelike deck builder so far!
#indiedev #gamedev #roguelike
February 7, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
we're up to 47!! hitting 50 reviews would be a dream come true for me. How often do you get to help make someone's dream come true?
#indiedev #roguelike #pleaseLetMyGameDoWellSoICanStopBeingAnnoyingOnSocialMedia
February 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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jesseguarascia.com
This bangs really hard folks, $6 for probably the most inventive roguelike I've played in a while. So many smart ways of using the Keyboard as a game mechanic. The ultimate game for people that know Words
February 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
we're up to 47!! hitting 50 reviews would be a dream come true for me. How often do you get to help make someone's dream come true?
#indiedev #roguelike #pleaseLetMyGameDoWellSoICanStopBeingAnnoyingOnSocialMedia
February 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
tomb of the bloodletter is up to 44 steam reviews! could you be one of the special people to get us past 50? You'll be able to tell you grandchildren about it! #indiedev #gamedev #roguelike

store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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stephvalley.bsky.social
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a total blast and agonizingly adorable!!! i am the target audience for Steam Typing Fest, i fear
February 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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ethangoldreyer.bsky.social
I'm really happy with Tomb of the Bloodletter's launch! We're sitting at 38 positive reviews at the moment, so tell your friends or review the game yourself to get us up to that magic 50! I've just released the first small update as well!
#indiedev #roguelike
store.steampowered.com/app/3531630/...
Save 20% on Tomb of the Bloodletter on Steam
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizen...
store.steampowered.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM