Varminal - a Mario & Luigi-like Indie RPG!
@animalrpgdev.bsky.social
Varminal is an indie rpg game inspired by the Mario & Luigi series, developed by Sleep Deprived Games. Follow us for updates on the game's development!
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📢Development Update!📢
Another part of the battle system is finished - finally, all the death & revive animations are completed! This time, instead of a generic crystal, a special rejuvenating balm is the item needed to wake your friend back up.
Another part of the battle system is finished - finally, all the death & revive animations are completed! This time, instead of a generic crystal, a special rejuvenating balm is the item needed to wake your friend back up.
September 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
📢Development Update!📢
Another part of the battle system is finished - finally, all the death & revive animations are completed! This time, instead of a generic crystal, a special rejuvenating balm is the item needed to wake your friend back up.
Another part of the battle system is finished - finally, all the death & revive animations are completed! This time, instead of a generic crystal, a special rejuvenating balm is the item needed to wake your friend back up.
We're finally back in action! And with a new bit of progress: enemies can now be hit on the overworld, and the battle transitions have a little jingle leading into the battle theme! There's also one if you're the one that gets hit, but we'll let you discover that one yourself in the game.
August 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We're finally back in action! And with a new bit of progress: enemies can now be hit on the overworld, and the battle transitions have a little jingle leading into the battle theme! There's also one if you're the one that gets hit, but we'll let you discover that one yourself in the game.
Thanks to the help of our incredible discord community, Tara and Vyn now have their own little spot in Wplace!
If you'd like to come and add anything in the space that's available, go to wplace.live?lat=35.97238... and add in your own Varminal doodles around our big mural!
If you'd like to come and add anything in the space that's available, go to wplace.live?lat=35.97238... and add in your own Varminal doodles around our big mural!
August 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Thanks to the help of our incredible discord community, Tara and Vyn now have their own little spot in Wplace!
If you'd like to come and add anything in the space that's available, go to wplace.live?lat=35.97238... and add in your own Varminal doodles around our big mural!
If you'd like to come and add anything in the space that's available, go to wplace.live?lat=35.97238... and add in your own Varminal doodles around our big mural!
Another bit of progress, getting poisoned and all animations accompanying that are implemented again. As well as different portraits and health icons to match! Little touches we hope will give more charm to the UI.
#indiegame #indiedev #indiegames #jrpg #rpg #marioandluigi #mario #devlog
#indiegame #indiedev #indiegames #jrpg #rpg #marioandluigi #mario #devlog
July 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Another bit of progress, getting poisoned and all animations accompanying that are implemented again. As well as different portraits and health icons to match! Little touches we hope will give more charm to the UI.
#indiegame #indiedev #indiegames #jrpg #rpg #marioandluigi #mario #devlog
#indiegame #indiedev #indiegames #jrpg #rpg #marioandluigi #mario #devlog
In between us adding and re-implementing other animations and features, we finished both characters' item using animations. Now they can throw them to each other, just like before, and also have a new animation for drinking stuff! Just to add that little bit of extra charm.
#indiegame #rpg #indiedev
#indiegame #rpg #indiedev
June 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
In between us adding and re-implementing other animations and features, we finished both characters' item using animations. Now they can throw them to each other, just like before, and also have a new animation for drinking stuff! Just to add that little bit of extra charm.
#indiegame #rpg #indiedev
#indiegame #rpg #indiedev
Tara's Jump counter has been re-implemented as well, but now with new animations! In the old beta, we just reused the regular jump sprites, but Paro wanted to go the extra mile, and we think it was worth it - stomping the enemies feels more satisfying than ever! #indiegame #marioandluigi #indiedev
June 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Tara's Jump counter has been re-implemented as well, but now with new animations! In the old beta, we just reused the regular jump sprites, but Paro wanted to go the extra mile, and we think it was worth it - stomping the enemies feels more satisfying than ever! #indiegame #marioandluigi #indiedev
Next on the list, the Goouls! Complete with new sprites and slightly better attack tells! (missing a few sfx for now) As well as a much nicer test background courtesy of @gardy102.bsky.social !
We keep getting closer to re-implementing everything the old demo had, but now looking SO much better!
We keep getting closer to re-implementing everything the old demo had, but now looking SO much better!
June 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Next on the list, the Goouls! Complete with new sprites and slightly better attack tells! (missing a few sfx for now) As well as a much nicer test background courtesy of @gardy102.bsky.social !
We keep getting closer to re-implementing everything the old demo had, but now looking SO much better!
We keep getting closer to re-implementing everything the old demo had, but now looking SO much better!
Items are usable yet again! Complete with a new, more expressive and fluid animation. We're getting closer and closer to getting back where we were with the old battle system... but now with so much more style and charm! #Varminal #Indiegame #Indiedev
June 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Items are usable yet again! Complete with a new, more expressive and fluid animation. We're getting closer and closer to getting back where we were with the old battle system... but now with so much more style and charm! #Varminal #Indiegame #Indiedev
With a new art style and more skill on the team, we were finally able to finally make the menus according to the first concept behind them - now Plink displays every option, not just the move icons! A small diegetic touch to tie UI and the game world a little. #varminal #indiegames #indiedev
May 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
With a new art style and more skill on the team, we were finally able to finally make the menus according to the first concept behind them - now Plink displays every option, not just the move icons! A small diegetic touch to tie UI and the game world a little. #varminal #indiegames #indiedev
April 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
With the base overworld mechanics close to being fully implemented, we're ready to finally start revamping the battle system as well! Here's a look at some new animations, new UI, and new.. well, everything!
(though the background is currently just a placeholder.)
[🔊Sound on!]
(though the background is currently just a placeholder.)
[🔊Sound on!]
April 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
With the base overworld mechanics close to being fully implemented, we're ready to finally start revamping the battle system as well! Here's a look at some new animations, new UI, and new.. well, everything!
(though the background is currently just a placeholder.)
[🔊Sound on!]
(though the background is currently just a placeholder.)
[🔊Sound on!]
Another move has been fully implemented! As we've said earlier, as the replacement for Mario & Luigi's bros. moves, Plink will transform into various tools for our heroes to use on the overworld. Here's the first one you'll receive in this game - the Plinkoline!
April 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Another move has been fully implemented! As we've said earlier, as the replacement for Mario & Luigi's bros. moves, Plink will transform into various tools for our heroes to use on the overworld. Here's the first one you'll receive in this game - the Plinkoline!
We have our own version of this classic Deltarune meme now, mom we made it
(credit to Dumbass Productions in our Discord)
(credit to Dumbass Productions in our Discord)
March 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
We have our own version of this classic Deltarune meme now, mom we made it
(credit to Dumbass Productions in our Discord)
(credit to Dumbass Productions in our Discord)
Mini Mario's 2D segments will also be returning (as they were, in our humble opinion, probably the most memorable gameplay segments in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga), in expanded 2D platforming sections, that will be a little more challenging to make use of Plink's new platforming abilities!
March 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Mini Mario's 2D segments will also be returning (as they were, in our humble opinion, probably the most memorable gameplay segments in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga), in expanded 2D platforming sections, that will be a little more challenging to make use of Plink's new platforming abilities!
As our way of adapting Mario & Luigi's field actions, Plink the robot will transform into different tools for Tara & Vyn to use! Furthermore, replacing the Mini Mario ability, you'll be able to control Plink on his own! We hope his level segments and unique abilities will be a fun change of pace.
March 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
As our way of adapting Mario & Luigi's field actions, Plink the robot will transform into different tools for Tara & Vyn to use! Furthermore, replacing the Mini Mario ability, you'll be able to control Plink on his own! We hope his level segments and unique abilities will be a fun change of pace.
More overworld progress! Finally, one of the enemies is in, and able to notice and chase you! They're not yet interact-able, but that won't be for long.
#screenshotsaturday #Varminal #indiedev #indiegame #marioandluigi #rpg
#screenshotsaturday #Varminal #indiedev #indiegame #marioandluigi #rpg
March 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
More overworld progress! Finally, one of the enemies is in, and able to notice and chase you! They're not yet interact-able, but that won't be for long.
#screenshotsaturday #Varminal #indiedev #indiegame #marioandluigi #rpg
#screenshotsaturday #Varminal #indiedev #indiegame #marioandluigi #rpg
So, do you guys think we maybe have improved the art a bit lately..?
March 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
So, do you guys think we maybe have improved the art a bit lately..?
The facelifts keep coming, and so does the game's overall progress! Take a look at our vibrant new tileset for the sewer area, made by @gardy102.bsky.social, as our duo jumps on through in a fully functional 2.5D engine, all coded by our skilled programmer MaxL0s!
#Varminal #Indiegame #indiedev #rpg
#Varminal #Indiegame #indiedev #rpg
March 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The facelifts keep coming, and so does the game's overall progress! Take a look at our vibrant new tileset for the sewer area, made by @gardy102.bsky.social, as our duo jumps on through in a fully functional 2.5D engine, all coded by our skilled programmer MaxL0s!
#Varminal #Indiegame #indiedev #rpg
#Varminal #Indiegame #indiedev #rpg
February 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
An user on our discord server somehow got our old demo running on their 3DS via streaming!
Since a certain handheld series inspired this game, this is really wild to see
Since a certain handheld series inspired this game, this is really wild to see
February 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
An user on our discord server somehow got our old demo running on their 3DS via streaming!
Since a certain handheld series inspired this game, this is really wild to see
Since a certain handheld series inspired this game, this is really wild to see
We got the new directional movement sprites fully animated and working now, and they really do hit different in motion, don't they?
With animations this bouncy, we're starting to live up to the graphical legacy of the Mario & Luigi series!
#Varminal #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
With animations this bouncy, we're starting to live up to the graphical legacy of the Mario & Luigi series!
#Varminal #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
February 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We got the new directional movement sprites fully animated and working now, and they really do hit different in motion, don't they?
With animations this bouncy, we're starting to live up to the graphical legacy of the Mario & Luigi series!
#Varminal #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
With animations this bouncy, we're starting to live up to the graphical legacy of the Mario & Luigi series!
#Varminal #indiedev #screenshotsaturday
2022 vs Now... #Varminal #indiegame #indiedev
The character sprites aren't the only thing that look much better - thanks to our new Tile Artist @gardy102.bsky.social, the environments also got a massive upgrade!
The difference between the old and new art is night and day, isn't it?
The character sprites aren't the only thing that look much better - thanks to our new Tile Artist @gardy102.bsky.social, the environments also got a massive upgrade!
The difference between the old and new art is night and day, isn't it?
January 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
2022 vs Now... #Varminal #indiegame #indiedev
The character sprites aren't the only thing that look much better - thanks to our new Tile Artist @gardy102.bsky.social, the environments also got a massive upgrade!
The difference between the old and new art is night and day, isn't it?
The character sprites aren't the only thing that look much better - thanks to our new Tile Artist @gardy102.bsky.social, the environments also got a massive upgrade!
The difference between the old and new art is night and day, isn't it?
If you like what you've seen, please support us on Ko-Fi! We need a lot to be able to work on this game full-time, and need your help to make that happen!
We offer discord rewards for monthly supporters, from early sneak-peeks to dev streams and even access to dev builds!
ko-fi.com/animalrpgdev
We offer discord rewards for monthly supporters, from early sneak-peeks to dev streams and even access to dev builds!
ko-fi.com/animalrpgdev
January 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If you like what you've seen, please support us on Ko-Fi! We need a lot to be able to work on this game full-time, and need your help to make that happen!
We offer discord rewards for monthly supporters, from early sneak-peeks to dev streams and even access to dev builds!
ko-fi.com/animalrpgdev
We offer discord rewards for monthly supporters, from early sneak-peeks to dev streams and even access to dev builds!
ko-fi.com/animalrpgdev