Benji
@benjigamedev.bsky.social
Gamedev working on Azaran: Islands of the Jinn
Demo : https://store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/Azaran_Islands_of_the_Jinn_Demo/
discord.gg/FxFhsSXbAG
Demo : https://store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/Azaran_Islands_of_the_Jinn_Demo/
discord.gg/FxFhsSXbAG
ooooh this looks so cool on the CRT!!!
The madlad @benjigamedev.bsky.social did it again. Amazing experience, delightful from start to finish. Also looks so incredibly pretty on the tv
August 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
ooooh this looks so cool on the CRT!!!
🥳Azaran: The Demon Bottle is now out on Steam!
if you liked the Azaran64 demo, I think you’ll get a kick out of this lil side-project. it’s only short, but it’s crammed with as many cryptic puzzles and riddles as I could fit into 3 weeks of devtime. hope you enjoy!
if you liked the Azaran64 demo, I think you’ll get a kick out of this lil side-project. it’s only short, but it’s crammed with as many cryptic puzzles and riddles as I could fit into 3 weeks of devtime. hope you enjoy!
August 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🥳Azaran: The Demon Bottle is now out on Steam!
if you liked the Azaran64 demo, I think you’ll get a kick out of this lil side-project. it’s only short, but it’s crammed with as many cryptic puzzles and riddles as I could fit into 3 weeks of devtime. hope you enjoy!
if you liked the Azaran64 demo, I think you’ll get a kick out of this lil side-project. it’s only short, but it’s crammed with as many cryptic puzzles and riddles as I could fit into 3 weeks of devtime. hope you enjoy!
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Please play the demo and leave a nice review if you can 😊
🥳the Azaran demo has reached over 100 reviews in under a month! such an awesome milestone, thanks so much to everyone who's played and left a review🫶
June 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Please play the demo and leave a nice review if you can 😊
🥳the Azaran demo has reached over 100 reviews in under a month! such an awesome milestone, thanks so much to everyone who's played and left a review🫶
June 26, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🥳the Azaran demo has reached over 100 reviews in under a month! such an awesome milestone, thanks so much to everyone who's played and left a review🫶
I'm not worried in the slightest (Nintendo suing me would be huge and awesome) but your concern is heartwarming, thank you!! ♥️
Even if Nintendo's in the absolute wrong for the reasons why they sued Palworld, they sadly won. I'd be very worried if I was the dev of Azaran. They could sue that easily.
Also I better not learn later that this game reuses the decompiled OOT code, that would be absolutely scummy.
Also I better not learn later that this game reuses the decompiled OOT code, that would be absolutely scummy.
June 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I'm not worried in the slightest (Nintendo suing me would be huge and awesome) but your concern is heartwarming, thank you!! ♥️
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AZARAN: ISLANDS OF THE JINN (@BenjiGameDev) is for everyone who enjoyed N64's Ocarina Of Time... and I count myself amongst them. Retro visuals, classic gameplay, but then an additional spattering of new mechanics and puzzles make this an easy wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2994220/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2994220/...
Azaran: Islands of the Jinn on Steam
A retro adventure inspired by 90's adventure games and Arabian Nights. Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and collect awesome treasures
store.steampowered.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
AZARAN: ISLANDS OF THE JINN (@BenjiGameDev) is for everyone who enjoyed N64's Ocarina Of Time... and I count myself amongst them. Retro visuals, classic gameplay, but then an additional spattering of new mechanics and puzzles make this an easy wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2994220/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2994220/...
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Azaran: Islands of Jinn is just Ocarina of Time, in the best of ways.
The puzzles feel VERY. Zelda, so excited for this official release. But the end of that demo did me dirty, I need more 😂
Great job @benjigamedev.bsky.social can't wait for more
#steamnextfest
The puzzles feel VERY. Zelda, so excited for this official release. But the end of that demo did me dirty, I need more 😂
Great job @benjigamedev.bsky.social can't wait for more
#steamnextfest
June 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Azaran: Islands of Jinn is just Ocarina of Time, in the best of ways.
The puzzles feel VERY. Zelda, so excited for this official release. But the end of that demo did me dirty, I need more 😂
Great job @benjigamedev.bsky.social can't wait for more
#steamnextfest
The puzzles feel VERY. Zelda, so excited for this official release. But the end of that demo did me dirty, I need more 😂
Great job @benjigamedev.bsky.social can't wait for more
#steamnextfest
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The Azaran demo doesn't just look like N64 Zelda, it really nails the feeling of those classics! You should give it a try! @benjigamedev.bsky.social
My dream The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time successor is finally playable in Steam Next Fest, and I'm pleased to report it nails the Nintendo 64 vibes
Within minutes I had that classic Zelda N64 feeling when playing the Azaran: Islands of the Jinn demo – this 90s homage feels like a homecoming
www.gamesradar.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Azaran demo doesn't just look like N64 Zelda, it really nails the feeling of those classics! You should give it a try! @benjigamedev.bsky.social
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Next game of #SteamNextFest June 2025 speedruns, a fun Zelda-like game from @benjigamedev.bsky.social of Azaran: Islands of the Jinn done in 10 minutes and 50 seconds
youtu.be/FH7KCIm-Auo
Autosplitter made and available soon within LiveSplit
youtu.be/FH7KCIm-Auo
Autosplitter made and available soon within LiveSplit
Azaran: Islands of the Jinn Any% Speedrun - 10:50.715
YouTube video by Nikoheart Speedrun
youtu.be
June 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Next game of #SteamNextFest June 2025 speedruns, a fun Zelda-like game from @benjigamedev.bsky.social of Azaran: Islands of the Jinn done in 10 minutes and 50 seconds
youtu.be/FH7KCIm-Auo
Autosplitter made and available soon within LiveSplit
youtu.be/FH7KCIm-Auo
Autosplitter made and available soon within LiveSplit
it's time for #SteamNextFest !!! I'll be playing as many indie demos as I can, good luck to all my fellow devs!!
oh and feel free to check out the new Azaran demo if ya fancy 😆
oh and feel free to check out the new Azaran demo if ya fancy 😆
June 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
it's time for #SteamNextFest !!! I'll be playing as many indie demos as I can, good luck to all my fellow devs!!
oh and feel free to check out the new Azaran demo if ya fancy 😆
oh and feel free to check out the new Azaran demo if ya fancy 😆
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Had my eye on Azaran for a while now and it makes no bones about its influence (I wouldn't know anything about that). I think it is genuinely excellent and feels like a lost N64 project that was decompiled for 2025.
Really recommend trying out the demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Really recommend trying out the demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
June 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Had my eye on Azaran for a while now and it makes no bones about its influence (I wouldn't know anything about that). I think it is genuinely excellent and feels like a lost N64 project that was decompiled for 2025.
Really recommend trying out the demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Really recommend trying out the demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
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Played @benjigamedev.bsky.social’s #Azaran demo and I absolutely can’t wait for the full release. It nails the dungeon design and feels like an OoT-adjacent game while still feeling like its own thing.
I’m pissed that I can’t play more! 😂
store.steampowered.com/app/2994220/...
I’m pissed that I can’t play more! 😂
store.steampowered.com/app/2994220/...
Azaran: Islands of the Jinn on Steam
A retro adventure inspired by 90's adventure games and Arabian Nights. Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and collect awesome treasures
store.steampowered.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Played @benjigamedev.bsky.social’s #Azaran demo and I absolutely can’t wait for the full release. It nails the dungeon design and feels like an OoT-adjacent game while still feeling like its own thing.
I’m pissed that I can’t play more! 😂
store.steampowered.com/app/2994220/...
I’m pissed that I can’t play more! 😂
store.steampowered.com/app/2994220/...
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This is how I felt playing the #Azaran demo from @benjigamedev.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
This is how I felt playing the #Azaran demo from @benjigamedev.bsky.social
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June 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Played The demo of Azaran by @benjigamedev.bsky.social. its just amazing, I missed moving like this in a game for so long. Also its neat to see things that were uploaded as progress and tips as things I get to interact with. Loved it, cant wait for the full game release
June 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Played The demo of Azaran by @benjigamedev.bsky.social. its just amazing, I missed moving like this in a game for so long. Also its neat to see things that were uploaded as progress and tips as things I get to interact with. Loved it, cant wait for the full game release
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I just finished the demo of #Azaran, an indie game made by
@benjigamedev.bsky.social. I felt like I traveled back to 1998 in a very positive way. Back then I loved Ocarina of Time, and Azaran feels, looks, and plays like OoT so much! I really enjoyed it, and the puzzles were great! #indiegame
@benjigamedev.bsky.social. I felt like I traveled back to 1998 in a very positive way. Back then I loved Ocarina of Time, and Azaran feels, looks, and plays like OoT so much! I really enjoyed it, and the puzzles were great! #indiegame
June 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I just finished the demo of #Azaran, an indie game made by
@benjigamedev.bsky.social. I felt like I traveled back to 1998 in a very positive way. Back then I loved Ocarina of Time, and Azaran feels, looks, and plays like OoT so much! I really enjoyed it, and the puzzles were great! #indiegame
@benjigamedev.bsky.social. I felt like I traveled back to 1998 in a very positive way. Back then I loved Ocarina of Time, and Azaran feels, looks, and plays like OoT so much! I really enjoyed it, and the puzzles were great! #indiegame
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Babes wake up Azaran demo dropped(I've been following this online for so long now)
For all my bluesky peeps, the Azaran demo is now live on Steam!!!🥳
Let me know what you think if you've played it, and feel free to leave a review! Thanks so much!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Let me know what you think if you've played it, and feel free to leave a review! Thanks so much!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Azaran: Islands of the Jinn Demo on Steam
A retro adventure inspired by 90's adventure games and Arabian Nights. Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and collect awesome treasures
store.steampowered.com
May 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Babes wake up Azaran demo dropped(I've been following this online for so long now)
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Played the demo of Azaran : Islands of the Jinn (made by @benjigamedev.bsky.social, if you like Zelda games from the 64 era, you should DEFINITELY give a try !
Really give you the big vibes, hero looks cool, theme is amazing, and puzzle are interesting !
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Really give you the big vibes, hero looks cool, theme is amazing, and puzzle are interesting !
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Azaran: Islands of the Jinn Demo on Steam
A retro adventure inspired by 90's adventure games and Arabian Nights. Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and collect awesome treasures
store.steampowered.com
May 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Played the demo of Azaran : Islands of the Jinn (made by @benjigamedev.bsky.social, if you like Zelda games from the 64 era, you should DEFINITELY give a try !
Really give you the big vibes, hero looks cool, theme is amazing, and puzzle are interesting !
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Really give you the big vibes, hero looks cool, theme is amazing, and puzzle are interesting !
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
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Had a great time checking out the new Azaran demo!
Good luck to @benjigamedev.bsky.social! The game is awesome so far!
You can check out the VOD on Twitch and I'll get it uploaded onto YouTube when I get the chance!
#indiegame #ENVTuber
Good luck to @benjigamedev.bsky.social! The game is awesome so far!
You can check out the VOD on Twitch and I'll get it uploaded onto YouTube when I get the chance!
#indiegame #ENVTuber
May 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Had a great time checking out the new Azaran demo!
Good luck to @benjigamedev.bsky.social! The game is awesome so far!
You can check out the VOD on Twitch and I'll get it uploaded onto YouTube when I get the chance!
#indiegame #ENVTuber
Good luck to @benjigamedev.bsky.social! The game is awesome so far!
You can check out the VOD on Twitch and I'll get it uploaded onto YouTube when I get the chance!
#indiegame #ENVTuber
For all my bluesky peeps, the Azaran demo is now live on Steam!!!🥳
Let me know what you think if you've played it, and feel free to leave a review! Thanks so much!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Let me know what you think if you've played it, and feel free to leave a review! Thanks so much!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Azaran: Islands of the Jinn Demo on Steam
A retro adventure inspired by 90's adventure games and Arabian Nights. Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and collect awesome treasures
store.steampowered.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
For all my bluesky peeps, the Azaran demo is now live on Steam!!!🥳
Let me know what you think if you've played it, and feel free to leave a review! Thanks so much!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
Let me know what you think if you've played it, and feel free to leave a review! Thanks so much!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3769110/...
should I implement fire-status and let Zayd burn to death? or would that be too much
February 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
should I implement fire-status and let Zayd burn to death? or would that be too much
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If you ever feel like making another 2D Zelda-like list, check out mine (in my profile).
It's been successfully Kickstarted, with lots of progress on the engine, assets and soundtrack since then.
And I can I easily list you another 6 quality indiedevs to check out. More if you include 3d games.
It's been successfully Kickstarted, with lots of progress on the engine, assets and soundtrack since then.
And I can I easily list you another 6 quality indiedevs to check out. More if you include 3d games.
January 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
If you ever feel like making another 2D Zelda-like list, check out mine (in my profile).
It's been successfully Kickstarted, with lots of progress on the engine, assets and soundtrack since then.
And I can I easily list you another 6 quality indiedevs to check out. More if you include 3d games.
It's been successfully Kickstarted, with lots of progress on the engine, assets and soundtrack since then.
And I can I easily list you another 6 quality indiedevs to check out. More if you include 3d games.
environments in my game are all "unlit" - only Zayd's model responds to lights in the scene. The sides of the blocks are simply a darker material, the pit fades to black using vertex colors, and the glowing ring is just a material that ignores fog
January 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
environments in my game are all "unlit" - only Zayd's model responds to lights in the scene. The sides of the blocks are simply a darker material, the pit fades to black using vertex colors, and the glowing ring is just a material that ignores fog
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We now have a Demo of the game, and a Kickstarter ready to go! The journey wasn't easy to get there, but they're here! Please help us fund the game while getting cool rewards!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/837...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/837...
Kero Quest 64 - Froggy Retro 3D Platformer
A 3D Platformer with retro graphics featuring a frog as the main character!
www.kickstarter.com
December 21, 2024 at 12:54 PM
We now have a Demo of the game, and a Kickstarter ready to go! The journey wasn't easy to get there, but they're here! Please help us fund the game while getting cool rewards!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/837...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/837...
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Hey all! I'm doing one of these open-casting things
I need to cast up to 6 people for the Civilian voices. Riten, Goblin, Orcon. (m, f)
The form requires a google sign in because it collects a file submission. if you're interested read this:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
I need to cast up to 6 people for the Civilian voices. Riten, Goblin, Orcon. (m, f)
The form requires a google sign in because it collects a file submission. if you're interested read this:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
GearGrit - Civilian Voices
docs.google.com
December 28, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Hey all! I'm doing one of these open-casting things
I need to cast up to 6 people for the Civilian voices. Riten, Goblin, Orcon. (m, f)
The form requires a google sign in because it collects a file submission. if you're interested read this:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
I need to cast up to 6 people for the Civilian voices. Riten, Goblin, Orcon. (m, f)
The form requires a google sign in because it collects a file submission. if you're interested read this:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...