Nik Hagialas
@nikhagialas.bsky.social
Game Dev / Concept Artist / Illustrator
Owner of Red Essence Games, currently working on Traveler’s Refrain (demo available now!)
Owner of Red Essence Games, currently working on Traveler’s Refrain (demo available now!)
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Nik Hagialas
@nikhagialas.bsky.social
· Apr 11
Traveler’s Refrain is OUT NOW on Steam
Defy The Fates and Song-Cast your way through this Hand-Painted Action RPG
Play Now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
Defy The Fates and Song-Cast your way through this Hand-Painted Action RPG
Play Now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
After 5 years of development, our game, Traveler’s Refrain, is out now! Please check it out on Steam and write us a review :)
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
I interviewed @nikhagialas.bsky.social, co-founder of @redessencegames.bsky.social, about his studios's latest, ARPG Traveler's Refrain. Thank you @join-indie-io.bsky.social!
#Indiegames #PCgaming #Steam #ARPG 🎮
Read it on @thegeeklygrind.bsky.social --
www.thegeeklygrind.com/archives/int...
#Indiegames #PCgaming #Steam #ARPG 🎮
Read it on @thegeeklygrind.bsky.social --
www.thegeeklygrind.com/archives/int...
Interview with Nik Hagialas of Red Essence Games — The Geekly Grind
Red Essence Games co-founder Nik Hagialas talks to us about his studio’s latest title, ARPG Traveler’s Refrain.
www.thegeeklygrind.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I interviewed @nikhagialas.bsky.social, co-founder of @redessencegames.bsky.social, about his studios's latest, ARPG Traveler's Refrain. Thank you @join-indie-io.bsky.social!
#Indiegames #PCgaming #Steam #ARPG 🎮
Read it on @thegeeklygrind.bsky.social --
www.thegeeklygrind.com/archives/int...
#Indiegames #PCgaming #Steam #ARPG 🎮
Read it on @thegeeklygrind.bsky.social --
www.thegeeklygrind.com/archives/int...
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
So, @redessencegames.bsky.social and specifically @nikhagialas.bsky.social and Arman are lovely. Before Traveler's Refrain, they were working under the title Mask of Semblance. We met them several years ago on the floor at #PAXEast and took them out for a drink after the show. So happy to see this!
Traveler’s Refrain is OUT NOW on Steam
Defy The Fates and Song-Cast your way through this Hand-Painted Action RPG
Play Now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
Defy The Fates and Song-Cast your way through this Hand-Painted Action RPG
Play Now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
May 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
So, @redessencegames.bsky.social and specifically @nikhagialas.bsky.social and Arman are lovely. Before Traveler's Refrain, they were working under the title Mask of Semblance. We met them several years ago on the floor at #PAXEast and took them out for a drink after the show. So happy to see this!
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
LOOKING FOR STREAMERS / CREATORS 🔥 🎵
If you’re into artsy Action RPGs with a cool story, let me know if you’d be interested in checking out Traveler’s Refrain!
We’re sharing keys & looking to collab. Drop a reply or DM if you’re interested
(Or tag someone who might be) TY! 🙌
#indiegame #rpg
If you’re into artsy Action RPGs with a cool story, let me know if you’d be interested in checking out Traveler’s Refrain!
We’re sharing keys & looking to collab. Drop a reply or DM if you’re interested
(Or tag someone who might be) TY! 🙌
#indiegame #rpg
April 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
LOOKING FOR STREAMERS / CREATORS 🔥 🎵
If you’re into artsy Action RPGs with a cool story, let me know if you’d be interested in checking out Traveler’s Refrain!
We’re sharing keys & looking to collab. Drop a reply or DM if you’re interested
(Or tag someone who might be) TY! 🙌
#indiegame #rpg
If you’re into artsy Action RPGs with a cool story, let me know if you’d be interested in checking out Traveler’s Refrain!
We’re sharing keys & looking to collab. Drop a reply or DM if you’re interested
(Or tag someone who might be) TY! 🙌
#indiegame #rpg
Come join us for a paintover critique stream later today! Submit your work in my Discord -
Discord.gg/artbroz
#paintover #artcritique #artistsofinstagram #digitalpainting #illustration #conceptart
Discord.gg/artbroz
#paintover #artcritique #artistsofinstagram #digitalpainting #illustration #conceptart
April 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Come join us for a paintover critique stream later today! Submit your work in my Discord -
Discord.gg/artbroz
#paintover #artcritique #artistsofinstagram #digitalpainting #illustration #conceptart
Discord.gg/artbroz
#paintover #artcritique #artistsofinstagram #digitalpainting #illustration #conceptart
Some designs for a mobile game character that went unused. Was still a fun project and really enjoyed painting in this style!
#mobilegameart #characterdesign #characterconceptart
#mobilegameart #characterdesign #characterconceptart
April 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Some designs for a mobile game character that went unused. Was still a fun project and really enjoyed painting in this style!
#mobilegameart #characterdesign #characterconceptart
#mobilegameart #characterdesign #characterconceptart
Now is a good time to pick up my game! Go do it and lemme know what you think!
2 Days Left…
Traveler’s Refrain is on Steam for 10% off for a couple more days. Thank you to everyone who has played it so far!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #rpg
Traveler’s Refrain is on Steam for 10% off for a couple more days. Thank you to everyone who has played it so far!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #rpg
April 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Now is a good time to pick up my game! Go do it and lemme know what you think!
Another really fun character I worked on for the upcoming TTRPG, Teryon!
#fantasyart #illustration #characterart #characterdesign
#fantasyart #illustration #characterart #characterdesign
April 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Another really fun character I worked on for the upcoming TTRPG, Teryon!
#fantasyart #illustration #characterart #characterdesign
#fantasyart #illustration #characterart #characterdesign
I think these guys were my favorite race to design for Teryon - the Lucians! There’s nothing better than painting swirly magic
#characterdesign #characterart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration
#characterdesign #characterart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration
April 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I think these guys were my favorite race to design for Teryon - the Lucians! There’s nothing better than painting swirly magic
#characterdesign #characterart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration
#characterdesign #characterart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration
Urudin (Elf) character illustration for an upcoming TTRPG, Teryon!
Had a really fun time working with the director to figure out the style and proportions of the characters.
#elfart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration
Had a really fun time working with the director to figure out the style and proportions of the characters.
#elfart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration
April 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Urudin (Elf) character illustration for an upcoming TTRPG, Teryon!
Had a really fun time working with the director to figure out the style and proportions of the characters.
#elfart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration
Had a really fun time working with the director to figure out the style and proportions of the characters.
#elfart #ttrpg #fantasyart #illustration
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
Our team got together to discuss some of the most fun parts of game development!
Check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam now!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming
Check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam now!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming
April 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Our team got together to discuss some of the most fun parts of game development!
Check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam now!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming
Check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam now!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming
I animated this entire intro cutscene myself! I’m pretty happy with how it turned out :)
Check out the intro cutscene of Traveler’s Refrain
Play now on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg #2danimation #animation
Play now on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg #2danimation #animation
April 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I animated this entire intro cutscene myself! I’m pretty happy with how it turned out :)
I added a lot of references into this game… 😬
FF7 reference in our game???
Check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#ff7 #ffvii #finalfantasy #indiegame #gaming
Check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#ff7 #ffvii #finalfantasy #indiegame #gaming
April 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I added a lot of references into this game… 😬
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
We saw @essenger.bsky.social , our lead voice actor, perform last night!
Ever since my wife and I first saw him perform back in 2022, we were blown away by his music and his presence on stage — I couldn’t believe he could get up there by himself and do what he did in front of a crowd. 🧵
Ever since my wife and I first saw him perform back in 2022, we were blown away by his music and his presence on stage — I couldn’t believe he could get up there by himself and do what he did in front of a crowd. 🧵
April 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We saw @essenger.bsky.social , our lead voice actor, perform last night!
Ever since my wife and I first saw him perform back in 2022, we were blown away by his music and his presence on stage — I couldn’t believe he could get up there by himself and do what he did in front of a crowd. 🧵
Ever since my wife and I first saw him perform back in 2022, we were blown away by his music and his presence on stage — I couldn’t believe he could get up there by himself and do what he did in front of a crowd. 🧵
Talking about getting my little buddy into the game 🐱
I wanted to honor my Cat Oscar
This little guy was with me every step of the way during development on Traveler’s Refrain, and sadly he passed away last year. I wanted to honor him by getting him in the game. I miss him but I hope you can enjoy a piece of him!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #cats
This little guy was with me every step of the way during development on Traveler’s Refrain, and sadly he passed away last year. I wanted to honor him by getting him in the game. I miss him but I hope you can enjoy a piece of him!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #cats
April 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Talking about getting my little buddy into the game 🐱
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
This was a STUPID thing I did in our game…
Play Traveler’s Refrain NOW on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
Play Traveler’s Refrain NOW on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
April 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This was a STUPID thing I did in our game…
Play Traveler’s Refrain NOW on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
Play Traveler’s Refrain NOW on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
Some snippets of our epic boss battles :)
Did you get wrecked by any of our bosses yet?
Play Traveler’s Refrain NOW on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
Play Traveler’s Refrain NOW on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
April 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Some snippets of our epic boss battles :)
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
We just launched our first indie game this past weekend!
If you haven’t picked it up yet, go check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
If you haven’t picked it up yet, go check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
April 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We just launched our first indie game this past weekend!
If you haven’t picked it up yet, go check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
If you haven’t picked it up yet, go check out Traveler’s Refrain on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
Found our first website review!
“Traveler’s Refrain” is a memorable and moving experience. It’s a game that demonstrates the power of video games as a medium for artistic expression, and it’s a must-play for those seeking a narrative-driven action-RPG with a unique and captivating atmosphere.
“Traveler’s Refrain” is a memorable and moving experience. It’s a game that demonstrates the power of video games as a medium for artistic expression, and it’s a must-play for those seeking a narrative-driven action-RPG with a unique and captivating atmosphere.
April 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Found our first website review!
“Traveler’s Refrain” is a memorable and moving experience. It’s a game that demonstrates the power of video games as a medium for artistic expression, and it’s a must-play for those seeking a narrative-driven action-RPG with a unique and captivating atmosphere.
“Traveler’s Refrain” is a memorable and moving experience. It’s a game that demonstrates the power of video games as a medium for artistic expression, and it’s a must-play for those seeking a narrative-driven action-RPG with a unique and captivating atmosphere.
Had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed on Tyler Edlin’s channel about the art of Traveler’s Refrain!
youtu.be/n5Bem5CVxpU?...
Been following his YouTube channel for over a decade so would mean a lot if you checked out the video!
youtu.be/n5Bem5CVxpU?...
Been following his YouTube channel for over a decade so would mean a lot if you checked out the video!
Taking Control: Turning Ideas Into Real Opportunities
YouTube video by Tyler Edlin
youtu.be
April 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed on Tyler Edlin’s channel about the art of Traveler’s Refrain!
youtu.be/n5Bem5CVxpU?...
Been following his YouTube channel for over a decade so would mean a lot if you checked out the video!
youtu.be/n5Bem5CVxpU?...
Been following his YouTube channel for over a decade so would mean a lot if you checked out the video!
My game is OUT NOW on Steam!
After 5 years of development and 1000s of frames later, Traveler’s Refrain is finally available to play! 🔥 🎵 🔥
Hope you enjoy the characters I’ve designed and the world we built!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gaming #2danimation
After 5 years of development and 1000s of frames later, Traveler’s Refrain is finally available to play! 🔥 🎵 🔥
Hope you enjoy the characters I’ve designed and the world we built!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gaming #2danimation
April 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
My game is OUT NOW on Steam!
After 5 years of development and 1000s of frames later, Traveler’s Refrain is finally available to play! 🔥 🎵 🔥
Hope you enjoy the characters I’ve designed and the world we built!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gaming #2danimation
After 5 years of development and 1000s of frames later, Traveler’s Refrain is finally available to play! 🔥 🎵 🔥
Hope you enjoy the characters I’ve designed and the world we built!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gaming #2danimation
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
We poured our souls into this story
🎵 Traveler’s Refrain is out on Steam! Go play!🔥
#indiegame #gaming #rpg #indiedev
🎵 Traveler’s Refrain is out on Steam! Go play!🔥
#indiegame #gaming #rpg #indiedev
April 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We poured our souls into this story
🎵 Traveler’s Refrain is out on Steam! Go play!🔥
#indiegame #gaming #rpg #indiedev
🎵 Traveler’s Refrain is out on Steam! Go play!🔥
#indiegame #gaming #rpg #indiedev
Two of our voice actors just happened to be performing together tonight!!! Crazy! Also - go check out their insanely good music!
The best voice actors in gaming @Echos & @essenger.bsky.social
🎵 Traveler’s Refrain is out on Steam today! Go play! 🔥
#indiegame #gaming #rpg
🎵 Traveler’s Refrain is out on Steam today! Go play! 🔥
#indiegame #gaming #rpg
April 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Two of our voice actors just happened to be performing together tonight!!! Crazy! Also - go check out their insanely good music!
After 5 years of development, our game, Traveler’s Refrain, is out now! Please check it out on Steam and write us a review :)
Traveler’s Refrain is OUT NOW on Steam
Defy The Fates and Song-Cast your way through this Hand-Painted Action RPG
Play Now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
Defy The Fates and Song-Cast your way through this Hand-Painted Action RPG
Play Now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
April 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
After 5 years of development, our game, Traveler’s Refrain, is out now! Please check it out on Steam and write us a review :)
Les goooooooo 🔥 🎵 🔥
Traveler’s Refrain comes out TOMORROW! Please hop on our Steam page and help us with one more wishlist push before launch!
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
Les goooooooooo 🔥 🎵 🔥
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
store.steampowered.com/app/2679660/...
Les goooooooooo 🔥 🎵 🔥
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
April 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Les goooooooo 🔥 🎵 🔥
Reposted by Nik Hagialas
🔊⬆️When I first saw @essenger.bsky.social perform live, I knew we needed to cast him as our main voice actor
-Nik
Listen to the end to hear a little teaser… and Wishlist Traveler’s Refrain on Steam - launching on April 11th!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
-Nik
Listen to the end to hear a little teaser… and Wishlist Traveler’s Refrain on Steam - launching on April 11th!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
April 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🔊⬆️When I first saw @essenger.bsky.social perform live, I knew we needed to cast him as our main voice actor
-Nik
Listen to the end to hear a little teaser… and Wishlist Traveler’s Refrain on Steam - launching on April 11th!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg
-Nik
Listen to the end to hear a little teaser… and Wishlist Traveler’s Refrain on Steam - launching on April 11th!
#indiegame #gamedev #gaming #rpg