Riding Turtles
@ridingturtles.bsky.social
🐢 Team of two Indie Game Studio based in Germany
🕵️ Working on LLM integrated detective game"Code: 9"
✨ Wishlist now on Steam! bit.ly/42mgskD
💻 https://linktr.ee/ridingturtles
🕵️ Working on LLM integrated detective game"Code: 9"
✨ Wishlist now on Steam! bit.ly/42mgskD
💻 https://linktr.ee/ridingturtles
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Just in time for #TrailerTuesday we released the DEMO for Code: 9 !! 🕵️🔍
Test out how sharp your mind truly is in the 1-2h experience of our demo! Write out your deductions to solve the case and confront suspects!
store.steampowered.com/app/4230860/...
#indiedev #gamedev #demorelease
Test out how sharp your mind truly is in the 1-2h experience of our demo! Write out your deductions to solve the case and confront suspects!
store.steampowered.com/app/4230860/...
#indiedev #gamedev #demorelease
Just in time for #TrailerTuesday we released the DEMO for Code: 9 !! 🕵️🔍
Test out how sharp your mind truly is in the 1-2h experience of our demo! Write out your deductions to solve the case and confront suspects!
store.steampowered.com/app/4230860/...
#indiedev #gamedev #demorelease
Test out how sharp your mind truly is in the 1-2h experience of our demo! Write out your deductions to solve the case and confront suspects!
store.steampowered.com/app/4230860/...
#indiedev #gamedev #demorelease
February 3, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Just in time for #TrailerTuesday we released the DEMO for Code: 9 !! 🕵️🔍
Test out how sharp your mind truly is in the 1-2h experience of our demo! Write out your deductions to solve the case and confront suspects!
store.steampowered.com/app/4230860/...
#indiedev #gamedev #demorelease
Test out how sharp your mind truly is in the 1-2h experience of our demo! Write out your deductions to solve the case and confront suspects!
store.steampowered.com/app/4230860/...
#indiedev #gamedev #demorelease
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A first playable prototype for @byterockers.games' new game DeeSicks is coming out TOMORROW!
For FREE on @itch.io 🎮
Follow @deesicksgame.bsky.social to not miss it 🎲
For FREE on @itch.io 🎮
Follow @deesicksgame.bsky.social to not miss it 🎲
January 15, 2026 at 9:54 AM
A first playable prototype for @byterockers.games' new game DeeSicks is coming out TOMORROW!
For FREE on @itch.io 🎮
Follow @deesicksgame.bsky.social to not miss it 🎲
For FREE on @itch.io 🎮
Follow @deesicksgame.bsky.social to not miss it 🎲
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January 14, 2026 at 7:38 AM
If you're a #gamedev looking for content creators to play your game you can use marketingforgames.com 👇
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The Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) funds 55 media products with 5.8 mil €, of which 655,000 € go to 7 game and XR products. Among them are Code: 9 by Riding Turtles, Vivid by Team Nava Games and Actrio Studio's DeMaré.
www.gamesmarket.global/mdm-funds-7-...
www.gamesmarket.global/mdm-funds-7-...
MDM Funds Seven Games With 655,000 Euros
The Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) funds 55 media products with 5.8 mil €, of which 655,000 € go to 7 game and XR products. Among them are Code: 9 by Riding Turtles, Vivid by Team Nava and Actri...
www.gamesmarket.global
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) funds 55 media products with 5.8 mil €, of which 655,000 € go to 7 game and XR products. Among them are Code: 9 by Riding Turtles, Vivid by Team Nava Games and Actrio Studio's DeMaré.
www.gamesmarket.global/mdm-funds-7-...
www.gamesmarket.global/mdm-funds-7-...
The countdown to our demo release started!
Get ready to immerse yourself into the world of Aeterna and test your detective skills in the first chapter of the case!
Explore and type out your reasonings to progress in the game! 🕵️
#gamedevelopment #indiegame
Get ready to immerse yourself into the world of Aeterna and test your detective skills in the first chapter of the case!
Explore and type out your reasonings to progress in the game! 🕵️
#gamedevelopment #indiegame
January 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The countdown to our demo release started!
Get ready to immerse yourself into the world of Aeterna and test your detective skills in the first chapter of the case!
Explore and type out your reasonings to progress in the game! 🕵️
#gamedevelopment #indiegame
Get ready to immerse yourself into the world of Aeterna and test your detective skills in the first chapter of the case!
Explore and type out your reasonings to progress in the game! 🕵️
#gamedevelopment #indiegame
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Indies don't have $1 million dollars for a Game Awards Trailer, so we launched #PitchYaGame and now #TeaseYaGame. 😤
Breaking: #TeaseYaGame IS Live! 🚀
Open to ALL games, across the globe.
Time to show the world your #VideoGames! 🥰
Open to ALL games, across the globe.
Time to show the world your #VideoGames! 🥰
December 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Indies don't have $1 million dollars for a Game Awards Trailer, so we launched #PitchYaGame and now #TeaseYaGame. 😤
How about for #TeaseYaGame you tease your brain in 'Code: 9' by:
🔍solving cases
🔍deducing relevant evidence
🔍and catching suspects in their lies
as you present your reasonings by writing them yourself!
Be ready for the demo on January 12! 🕵️
#IndieGameDev #metroidbrainia
🔍solving cases
🔍deducing relevant evidence
🔍and catching suspects in their lies
as you present your reasonings by writing them yourself!
Be ready for the demo on January 12! 🕵️
#IndieGameDev #metroidbrainia
December 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
How about for #TeaseYaGame you tease your brain in 'Code: 9' by:
🔍solving cases
🔍deducing relevant evidence
🔍and catching suspects in their lies
as you present your reasonings by writing them yourself!
Be ready for the demo on January 12! 🕵️
#IndieGameDev #metroidbrainia
🔍solving cases
🔍deducing relevant evidence
🔍and catching suspects in their lies
as you present your reasonings by writing them yourself!
Be ready for the demo on January 12! 🕵️
#IndieGameDev #metroidbrainia
It's #TrailerTuesday time for the new Code: 9 trailer! 🕵️
A challenging detective game where a sharp mind and exploring are key. Write out your deductions to validate evidence, refute enemies and uncover secrets🔍
WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#IndieGameDev #indiegame #GameDev
A challenging detective game where a sharp mind and exploring are key. Write out your deductions to validate evidence, refute enemies and uncover secrets🔍
WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#IndieGameDev #indiegame #GameDev
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
It's #TrailerTuesday time for the new Code: 9 trailer! 🕵️
A challenging detective game where a sharp mind and exploring are key. Write out your deductions to validate evidence, refute enemies and uncover secrets🔍
WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#IndieGameDev #indiegame #GameDev
A challenging detective game where a sharp mind and exploring are key. Write out your deductions to validate evidence, refute enemies and uncover secrets🔍
WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#IndieGameDev #indiegame #GameDev
📢 お知らせ 📢
『Code: 9』のSteamページが日本語に対応しました！🎉
さらに、現在デモ版の日本語化も進行中です。もうすぐ皆様にお届けできる予定ですので、お楽しみに
Steamページはこちら：
store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#探偵ゲーム #インディーゲーム #日本語対応
『Code: 9』のSteamページが日本語に対応しました！🎉
さらに、現在デモ版の日本語化も進行中です。もうすぐ皆様にお届けできる予定ですので、お楽しみに
Steamページはこちら：
store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#探偵ゲーム #インディーゲーム #日本語対応
November 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
📢 お知らせ 📢
『Code: 9』のSteamページが日本語に対応しました！🎉
さらに、現在デモ版の日本語化も進行中です。もうすぐ皆様にお届けできる予定ですので、お楽しみに
Steamページはこちら：
store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#探偵ゲーム #インディーゲーム #日本語対応
『Code: 9』のSteamページが日本語に対応しました！🎉
さらに、現在デモ版の日本語化も進行中です。もうすぐ皆様にお届けできる予定ですので、お楽しみに
Steamページはこちら：
store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#探偵ゲーム #インディーゲーム #日本語対応
🕵️New Code: 9 trailer dropped during the #OTKGamesExpo livestream!
So now it's time to keep your eyes open for January 12. 2026 when we drop the demo to try it out yourself! 🕵️🔥
Thank you for the opportunity! ✨
#IndieGameDev #gameDev
So now it's time to keep your eyes open for January 12. 2026 when we drop the demo to try it out yourself! 🕵️🔥
Thank you for the opportunity! ✨
#IndieGameDev #gameDev
November 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
🕵️New Code: 9 trailer dropped during the #OTKGamesExpo livestream!
So now it's time to keep your eyes open for January 12. 2026 when we drop the demo to try it out yourself! 🕵️🔥
Thank you for the opportunity! ✨
#IndieGameDev #gameDev
So now it's time to keep your eyes open for January 12. 2026 when we drop the demo to try it out yourself! 🕵️🔥
Thank you for the opportunity! ✨
#IndieGameDev #gameDev
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Less than 24h left until #OTKGamesExpo starts! 🔥
Tune in for the PRE-show for an exciting announcement and a new trailer over at the @OTKGamesExpo twitch channel!
📌11:15AM PT/ 20:15 CET - twitch.tv/OTKnetwork
🕵️ WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Tune in for the PRE-show for an exciting announcement and a new trailer over at the @OTKGamesExpo twitch channel!
📌11:15AM PT/ 20:15 CET - twitch.tv/OTKnetwork
🕵️ WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Less than 24h left until #OTKGamesExpo starts! 🔥
Tune in for the PRE-show for an exciting announcement and a new trailer over at the @OTKGamesExpo twitch channel!
📌11:15AM PT/ 20:15 CET - twitch.tv/OTKnetwork
🕵️ WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Tune in for the PRE-show for an exciting announcement and a new trailer over at the @OTKGamesExpo twitch channel!
📌11:15AM PT/ 20:15 CET - twitch.tv/OTKnetwork
🕵️ WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Less than 24h left until #OTKGamesExpo starts! 🔥
Tune in for the PRE-show for an exciting announcement and a new trailer over at the @OTKGamesExpo twitch channel!
📌11:15AM PT/ 20:15 CET - twitch.tv/OTKnetwork
🕵️ WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Tune in for the PRE-show for an exciting announcement and a new trailer over at the @OTKGamesExpo twitch channel!
📌11:15AM PT/ 20:15 CET - twitch.tv/OTKnetwork
🕵️ WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Less than 24h left until #OTKGamesExpo starts! 🔥
Tune in for the PRE-show for an exciting announcement and a new trailer over at the @OTKGamesExpo twitch channel!
📌11:15AM PT/ 20:15 CET - twitch.tv/OTKnetwork
🕵️ WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
Tune in for the PRE-show for an exciting announcement and a new trailer over at the @OTKGamesExpo twitch channel!
📌11:15AM PT/ 20:15 CET - twitch.tv/OTKnetwork
🕵️ WL Code: 9 - store.steampowered.com/app/3623630/...
#gamedev #indiegamedev
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We're super excited to be part of the #OTKGamesExpo this year!! 🕵️✨
Tune in to the preshow to catch a new trailer and an announcement for our investigation metroidbrainia Code: 9 where you solve cases using your own words!
As a little sneak peek, take a look at our new keyart! 🕵️
#gamedev #idiedev
Tune in to the preshow to catch a new trailer and an announcement for our investigation metroidbrainia Code: 9 where you solve cases using your own words!
As a little sneak peek, take a look at our new keyart! 🕵️
#gamedev #idiedev
November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We're super excited to be part of the #OTKGamesExpo this year!! 🕵️✨
Tune in to the preshow to catch a new trailer and an announcement for our investigation metroidbrainia Code: 9 where you solve cases using your own words!
As a little sneak peek, take a look at our new keyart! 🕵️
#gamedev #idiedev
Tune in to the preshow to catch a new trailer and an announcement for our investigation metroidbrainia Code: 9 where you solve cases using your own words!
As a little sneak peek, take a look at our new keyart! 🕵️
#gamedev #idiedev
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What if "Into the Breach" made you grow salad? And "Slay the Spire" said “draw 2 carrots”? Oh, and your boss is a space megacorp with deadlines. That’s S.T.A.R.V.E.
WIP look at our rougelite deckbuilder @wegfreund.games
#screenshotSaturday #roguelite #deckbuilder #indiedev
WIP look at our rougelite deckbuilder @wegfreund.games
#screenshotSaturday #roguelite #deckbuilder #indiedev
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
What if "Into the Breach" made you grow salad? And "Slay the Spire" said “draw 2 carrots”? Oh, and your boss is a space megacorp with deadlines. That’s S.T.A.R.V.E.
WIP look at our rougelite deckbuilder @wegfreund.games
#screenshotSaturday #roguelite #deckbuilder #indiedev
WIP look at our rougelite deckbuilder @wegfreund.games
#screenshotSaturday #roguelite #deckbuilder #indiedev
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Say hello to our cozy deckbuilder ✨
In "Deck of Memories" you delve into the past of an old lighthouse keeper while playing the most beautiful cards you have ever seen ❤️
But this isn’t just a story—it’s a deep deckbuilder with a unique card-crafting system. 🛠️
#PitchYaGame
In "Deck of Memories" you delve into the past of an old lighthouse keeper while playing the most beautiful cards you have ever seen ❤️
But this isn’t just a story—it’s a deep deckbuilder with a unique card-crafting system. 🛠️
#PitchYaGame
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Say hello to our cozy deckbuilder ✨
In "Deck of Memories" you delve into the past of an old lighthouse keeper while playing the most beautiful cards you have ever seen ❤️
But this isn’t just a story—it’s a deep deckbuilder with a unique card-crafting system. 🛠️
#PitchYaGame
In "Deck of Memories" you delve into the past of an old lighthouse keeper while playing the most beautiful cards you have ever seen ❤️
But this isn’t just a story—it’s a deep deckbuilder with a unique card-crafting system. 🛠️
#PitchYaGame
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hey #PitchYaGame crowd! 🕵️✨
With Code: 9 we're creating an investigation game where you have to solve cases and refute your enemies - using your own words!
A metroidbrainia inspired by Return of the Obra Dinn and The Roottrees Are Dead
Explore, Deduce and Argue your way towards the truth! 🕵️
With Code: 9 we're creating an investigation game where you have to solve cases and refute your enemies - using your own words!
A metroidbrainia inspired by Return of the Obra Dinn and The Roottrees Are Dead
Explore, Deduce and Argue your way towards the truth! 🕵️
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Hey #PitchYaGame crowd! 🕵️✨
With Code: 9 we're creating an investigation game where you have to solve cases and refute your enemies - using your own words!
A metroidbrainia inspired by Return of the Obra Dinn and The Roottrees Are Dead
Explore, Deduce and Argue your way towards the truth! 🕵️
With Code: 9 we're creating an investigation game where you have to solve cases and refute your enemies - using your own words!
A metroidbrainia inspired by Return of the Obra Dinn and The Roottrees Are Dead
Explore, Deduce and Argue your way towards the truth! 🕵️
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Don't forget you can playtest our game from now until Monday!
store.steampowered.com/app/3214330/...
#indiegame #playtest
store.steampowered.com/app/3214330/...
#indiegame #playtest
September 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Don't forget you can playtest our game from now until Monday!
store.steampowered.com/app/3214330/...
#indiegame #playtest
store.steampowered.com/app/3214330/...
#indiegame #playtest
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Fonts can seem like such a small thing but can really impact your UI...
Well here's a resource for some open-source fonts: www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
#gamedev
Well here's a resource for some open-source fonts: www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
#gamedev
The League of Moveable Type | The League of Moveable Type
The first open-source foundry. And your spot to learn how to use, make, and work with type.
www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
September 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Fonts can seem like such a small thing but can really impact your UI...
Well here's a resource for some open-source fonts: www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
#gamedev
Well here's a resource for some open-source fonts: www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
#gamedev
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🗞️🗞️ANNOUNCEMENT!🗞️🗞️
Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
🔴OUT NOW on Steam and GOG🔴
🇩🇪Explore 1899 Leipzig, Germany
🕵️♂️Quiz suspects. Draw conclusions
😮Get things wrong. Live with it.
👉👉 s.team/a/1841190
Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
🔴OUT NOW on Steam and GOG🔴
🇩🇪Explore 1899 Leipzig, Germany
🕵️♂️Quiz suspects. Draw conclusions
😮Get things wrong. Live with it.
👉👉 s.team/a/1841190
📯📯📯ANNOUNCEMENT📯📯📯
Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders
🗓️ Launching Sep 4th 2025
🔍 Search clues and quiz suspects
🔀 Draw your own conclusions
🔪 Choices affect multiple endings
⛪️ Explore late 19thC pixel-art Leipzig
🇩🇪 Authentic German voicing
Wishlist on Steam!
👉👉 s.team/a/1841190
Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders
🗓️ Launching Sep 4th 2025
🔍 Search clues and quiz suspects
🔀 Draw your own conclusions
🔪 Choices affect multiple endings
⛪️ Explore late 19thC pixel-art Leipzig
🇩🇪 Authentic German voicing
Wishlist on Steam!
👉👉 s.team/a/1841190
September 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🗞️🗞️ANNOUNCEMENT!🗞️🗞️
Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
🔴OUT NOW on Steam and GOG🔴
🇩🇪Explore 1899 Leipzig, Germany
🕵️♂️Quiz suspects. Draw conclusions
😮Get things wrong. Live with it.
👉👉 s.team/a/1841190
Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
🔴OUT NOW on Steam and GOG🔴
🇩🇪Explore 1899 Leipzig, Germany
🕵️♂️Quiz suspects. Draw conclusions
😮Get things wrong. Live with it.
👉👉 s.team/a/1841190
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The Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025 will be happening!
DECEMBER 2025
Applications are open! ⬇️
#BIGWinterShowcase
DECEMBER 2025
Applications are open! ⬇️
#BIGWinterShowcase
September 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025 will be happening!
DECEMBER 2025
Applications are open! ⬇️
#BIGWinterShowcase
DECEMBER 2025
Applications are open! ⬇️
#BIGWinterShowcase
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Rogue.site is now a reality! Thank you to everyone along the way who helped make it possible.
If you like what you see, and want more of it. Consider pledging your support with a subscription. Your funds will go to support independent games journalism written by humans, for humans.
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Rogue.site is now a reality! Thank you to everyone along the way who helped make it possible.
If you like what you see, and want more of it. Consider pledging your support with a subscription. Your funds will go to support independent games journalism written by humans, for humans.
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Big Announcement time!!
We decided to try and fund development for our detective game Code: 9 through @kickstarter.com and you can follow our Pre-Launch page now!! 🕵️✨
bit.ly/code9Kicksta...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #unity
We decided to try and fund development for our detective game Code: 9 through @kickstarter.com and you can follow our Pre-Launch page now!! 🕵️✨
bit.ly/code9Kicksta...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #unity
August 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Big Announcement time!!
We decided to try and fund development for our detective game Code: 9 through @kickstarter.com and you can follow our Pre-Launch page now!! 🕵️✨
bit.ly/code9Kicksta...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #unity
We decided to try and fund development for our detective game Code: 9 through @kickstarter.com and you can follow our Pre-Launch page now!! 🕵️✨
bit.ly/code9Kicksta...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #unity