Magic Rock Software
@magicrocksoftware.bsky.social
Maker of unserious games. Currently developing Princess Paladin https://magicrocksoftware.blog/
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Princess Paladin on Steam
Clobber the Castle Crashers! Princess Paladin is a 2D action game where you fight to remove uninvited houseguests. Follow Princess Nala as she uses all the magic at her disposal (and a giant club) to ...
store.steampowered.com
Introducing the public demo for Princess Paladin, a 2D action game where you fight to kick unwanted houseguests out of your castle!
store.steampowered.com/app/3564420/...
#gamedev #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3564420/...
#gamedev #indiedev
Demonstrating one of the spells you have at your disposal; Tornado! Tornado creates a vacuum that draws enemies into the center, and damages enemies caught in the center.
The cast button can be held down to control where it will be unleashed. #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame
The cast button can be held down to control where it will be unleashed. #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame
January 31, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Demonstrating one of the spells you have at your disposal; Tornado! Tornado creates a vacuum that draws enemies into the center, and damages enemies caught in the center.
The cast button can be held down to control where it will be unleashed. #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame
The cast button can be held down to control where it will be unleashed. #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame
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April 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Introducing the public demo for Princess Paladin, a 2D action game where you fight to kick unwanted houseguests out of your castle!
store.steampowered.com/app/3564420/...
#gamedev #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3564420/...
#gamedev #indiedev
Princess Paladin on Steam
Clobber the Castle Crashers! Princess Paladin is a 2D action game where you fight to remove uninvited houseguests. Follow Princess Nala as she uses all the magic at her disposal (and a giant club) to ...
store.steampowered.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Introducing the public demo for Princess Paladin, a 2D action game where you fight to kick unwanted houseguests out of your castle!
store.steampowered.com/app/3564420/...
#gamedev #indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3564420/...
#gamedev #indiedev
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Legend of Link
Zelda (variant 9999)
Zelda (variant 9999)
November 10, 2023 at 3:31 PM
Legend of Link
Zelda (variant 9999)
Zelda (variant 9999)
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id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
Rip and tear until the contract is done.
www.gamedeveloper.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
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GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
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On track to have Aerial_Knight's Dropshot done 12 months from when I started it, with a small budget and no Ai needed to make it in that time frame. All I need now is support :)
A follow and share always helps ☺️
A follow and share always helps ☺️
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
On track to have Aerial_Knight's Dropshot done 12 months from when I started it, with a small budget and no Ai needed to make it in that time frame. All I need now is support :)
A follow and share always helps ☺️
A follow and share always helps ☺️
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Friendly heads up. 🚨
We are still interviewing applicants for both positions!
So if you are interested in Level Designer or UI/UX Artist position, apply for it.
Links in the comments ⬇️
#gamedevelopment | #gamedev | #indiegames
We are still interviewing applicants for both positions!
So if you are interested in Level Designer or UI/UX Artist position, apply for it.
Links in the comments ⬇️
#gamedevelopment | #gamedev | #indiegames
Little Legendary is growing!
- Level Designer 🕹️
- UI/UX Artist and Designer 🎨
If you are passionate about crafting memorable game experiences, we'd love to hear from you!
(Links in the comments!)
#indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper | #metroidvania
- Level Designer 🕹️
- UI/UX Artist and Designer 🎨
If you are passionate about crafting memorable game experiences, we'd love to hear from you!
(Links in the comments!)
#indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper | #metroidvania
September 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Friendly heads up. 🚨
We are still interviewing applicants for both positions!
So if you are interested in Level Designer or UI/UX Artist position, apply for it.
Links in the comments ⬇️
#gamedevelopment | #gamedev | #indiegames
We are still interviewing applicants for both positions!
So if you are interested in Level Designer or UI/UX Artist position, apply for it.
Links in the comments ⬇️
#gamedevelopment | #gamedev | #indiegames
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DID YALL KNOW I'LL BE HOSTING @gdocexpo.com LIVE FROM NEW YORK THIS YEAR ( presented by @madein-ny.bsky.social ) ?!?!
if you live in the area and wanna come check out some cool showcases by queer and POC devs, I BETTER SEE YOU THERE 😤 #GDOCExpo2025
🎟 • ti.to/GDoCExpo/off...
if you live in the area and wanna come check out some cool showcases by queer and POC devs, I BETTER SEE YOU THERE 😤 #GDOCExpo2025
🎟 • ti.to/GDoCExpo/off...
August 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
DID YALL KNOW I'LL BE HOSTING @gdocexpo.com LIVE FROM NEW YORK THIS YEAR ( presented by @madein-ny.bsky.social ) ?!?!
if you live in the area and wanna come check out some cool showcases by queer and POC devs, I BETTER SEE YOU THERE 😤 #GDOCExpo2025
🎟 • ti.to/GDoCExpo/off...
if you live in the area and wanna come check out some cool showcases by queer and POC devs, I BETTER SEE YOU THERE 😤 #GDOCExpo2025
🎟 • ti.to/GDoCExpo/off...
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We're living it up at #EVO in the indie dev area (booth X10)! Come check out Kiera in a playable form and check out a preview of our roguelite mode! Cheers! 🔥
August 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
We're living it up at #EVO in the indie dev area (booth X10)! Come check out Kiera in a playable form and check out a preview of our roguelite mode! Cheers! 🔥
Getting ready for EVO as a competitor (first time attending!), but will also have an updated build of Princess Paladin. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
July 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Getting ready for EVO as a competitor (first time attending!), but will also have an updated build of Princess Paladin. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame
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Hey! Looking for a way to get involved at PAX West?
We're looking for some awesome volunteers to help run our booth!
✅Badges!
🚫Travel and lodging not included.
Help us greet attendees, rep BViG, and keep the energy high!
Interested? Drop us a message.
#BViG #PAXWest #VolunteerOpportunity
We're looking for some awesome volunteers to help run our booth!
✅Badges!
🚫Travel and lodging not included.
Help us greet attendees, rep BViG, and keep the energy high!
Interested? Drop us a message.
#BViG #PAXWest #VolunteerOpportunity
July 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Hey! Looking for a way to get involved at PAX West?
We're looking for some awesome volunteers to help run our booth!
✅Badges!
🚫Travel and lodging not included.
Help us greet attendees, rep BViG, and keep the energy high!
Interested? Drop us a message.
#BViG #PAXWest #VolunteerOpportunity
We're looking for some awesome volunteers to help run our booth!
✅Badges!
🚫Travel and lodging not included.
Help us greet attendees, rep BViG, and keep the energy high!
Interested? Drop us a message.
#BViG #PAXWest #VolunteerOpportunity
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July 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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We had a great time this weekend teaming up and filming a showcase with BitSummit, the largest indie showcase in Japan. We interviewed developers, and played their latest games.
Tune in Tuesday July 22nd at 9AM PT/ 12PM ET for the showcase
bit.ly/MIXYoutube
#indiedev @bitsummit.bsky.social
Tune in Tuesday July 22nd at 9AM PT/ 12PM ET for the showcase
bit.ly/MIXYoutube
#indiedev @bitsummit.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We had a great time this weekend teaming up and filming a showcase with BitSummit, the largest indie showcase in Japan. We interviewed developers, and played their latest games.
Tune in Tuesday July 22nd at 9AM PT/ 12PM ET for the showcase
bit.ly/MIXYoutube
#indiedev @bitsummit.bsky.social
Tune in Tuesday July 22nd at 9AM PT/ 12PM ET for the showcase
bit.ly/MIXYoutube
#indiedev @bitsummit.bsky.social
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We did our World reveal at @otkgamesexpo.bsky.social
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide.
Swap forms, wield Instruments, and rewrite reality itself.
Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3581730/...
#indiegame | #metroidvania | #pixelart
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide.
Swap forms, wield Instruments, and rewrite reality itself.
Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3581730/...
#indiegame | #metroidvania | #pixelart
May 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We did our World reveal at @otkgamesexpo.bsky.social
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide.
Swap forms, wield Instruments, and rewrite reality itself.
Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3581730/...
#indiegame | #metroidvania | #pixelart
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide.
Swap forms, wield Instruments, and rewrite reality itself.
Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3581730/...
#indiegame | #metroidvania | #pixelart
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More overworld map progress! The worlds in Rog & Roll are all pretty wildly different, so it's fun finding ways to link them together 🌲🏙️
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #pixelart
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #pixelart
July 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
More overworld map progress! The worlds in Rog & Roll are all pretty wildly different, so it's fun finding ways to link them together 🌲🏙️
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #pixelart
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #pixelart
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June 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Drill Commander is up and running. New mini boss from single player 🫡
#roguelike #roguelite #fgc #gamedev #indiegames #animation
#roguelike #roguelite #fgc #gamedev #indiegames #animation
June 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Drill Commander is up and running. New mini boss from single player 🫡
#roguelike #roguelite #fgc #gamedev #indiegames #animation
#roguelike #roguelite #fgc #gamedev #indiegames #animation
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trying to recreate baldur's gate 3's camera controller + cutout transparency effect!
#unrealengine #gamedev
#unrealengine #gamedev
June 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
trying to recreate baldur's gate 3's camera controller + cutout transparency effect!
#unrealengine #gamedev
#unrealengine #gamedev
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Dropshot is set to release for $14.99
Aerial_Knight's DROPSHOT Coming Soon - Epic Games Store
Aerial_Knight's DROPSHOT is coming soon to the Epic Games Store. Please check for availability and add to your Wishlist
store.epicgames.com
June 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Dropshot is set to release for $14.99
Working on addressing the feedback from the first playtest. Should be pushing updates to Steam sometime this evening. #gamedev #indiegame
June 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Working on addressing the feedback from the first playtest. Should be pushing updates to Steam sometime this evening. #gamedev #indiegame
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Say hello to our special guest @zeestermeester.bsky.social , one of the brilliant narrative minds behind the hauntingly beautiful #SouthofMidnight @compulsiongames.bsky.social
From folklore to fantasy, we're going on a journey together.
Don't miss it! 6/9/2025 @ 9 am PT!
#BViG #SummerGameFest
From folklore to fantasy, we're going on a journey together.
Don't miss it! 6/9/2025 @ 9 am PT!
#BViG #SummerGameFest
June 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Say hello to our special guest @zeestermeester.bsky.social , one of the brilliant narrative minds behind the hauntingly beautiful #SouthofMidnight @compulsiongames.bsky.social
From folklore to fantasy, we're going on a journey together.
Don't miss it! 6/9/2025 @ 9 am PT!
#BViG #SummerGameFest
From folklore to fantasy, we're going on a journey together.
Don't miss it! 6/9/2025 @ 9 am PT!
#BViG #SummerGameFest
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OUR DEMO IS OUT NEXT WEEK ✨
💖 JUNE 8TH, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET 💖
💖 JUNE 8TH, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET 💖
June 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
OUR DEMO IS OUT NEXT WEEK ✨
💖 JUNE 8TH, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET 💖
💖 JUNE 8TH, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET 💖