Joel J Games
@joelj.bsky.social
Solo dev making new Game Boy games. Open world RPG 'Fall from Space' coming soon, try the demo! – https://joelj.itch.io/fall-from-space
Order a boxed Tales of Monsterland DX! http://www.talesofmonsterland.com
UK, Manchester
http://www.joeljgames.co.uk
Order a boxed Tales of Monsterland DX! http://www.talesofmonsterland.com
UK, Manchester
http://www.joeljgames.co.uk
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Joel J Games
@joelj.bsky.social
· Jun 14
Tales of Monsterland DX – Gameboy/Chromatic Launch Trailer
TALES OF MONSTERLAND DX is a new Gameboy game and launch title for the ModRetro Chromatic that hearkens back to a golden age of platforming adventures. Explore an interconnected world, discovering hidden items and areas. Designed to run on original Gameboy Color hardware, Tales of Monsterland is a love letter to the classic platform games of the 8-bit era. Pre-orders now live – https://modretro.com/products/tales-of-monsterland-dx
youtu.be
Super excited that Tales of Monsterland DX is getting a physical release on cart this year as a launch title for the new #Modretro #Chromatic
Check out the trailer, demo and head over to www.modretro.com to see the rest of the line up (and preorder!)
#Gameboy #retrogamer
youtu.be/JWM2IlsWd2k
Check out the trailer, demo and head over to www.modretro.com to see the rest of the line up (and preorder!)
#Gameboy #retrogamer
youtu.be/JWM2IlsWd2k
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Yet another Dev blog!
Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
#GameBoy
Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
#GameBoy
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Yet another Dev blog!
Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
#GameBoy
Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
#GameBoy
Yet another Dev blog!
Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
#GameBoy
Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
#GameBoy
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Yet another Dev blog!
Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
#GameBoy
Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
#GameBoy
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beatscribe.itch.io/gbbbs95 GbBBS95 has been played/downloaded over 2000 times. I honestly thought it'd do better in the compo but i'm overall happy that people liked it. There may be a physical release coming soon.
GbBBS95 by beatscribe
[gb/gbc] Travel back to 1995 in the days of dial up modems and online mysteries [Gameboy Color/Monochrome]
beatscribe.itch.io
October 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
beatscribe.itch.io/gbbbs95 GbBBS95 has been played/downloaded over 2000 times. I honestly thought it'd do better in the compo but i'm overall happy that people liked it. There may be a physical release coming soon.
Another Dev Blog and another demo update.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
TLDR: difficulty modes have been added to Fall from Space!
#GameBoy
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
TLDR: difficulty modes have been added to Fall from Space!
#GameBoy
October 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Another Dev Blog and another demo update.
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
TLDR: difficulty modes have been added to Fall from Space!
#GameBoy
joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
TLDR: difficulty modes have been added to Fall from Space!
#GameBoy
For anyone using the GB Sans typeface in their projects, I've pushed out an updated version (Italic weight updated), notes here and free download – joelj.itch.io/gbs-sans/dev...
Available in:
- Regular
- Italic
- Small caps
- Mini
Available in:
- Regular
- Italic
- Small caps
- Mini
I've updated the GBS Sans typeface with a new mini variant, if it'd be of use to anyone, you can grab a copy of it here –
joelj.itch.io/gbs-sans
It now has Regular, Italics, Small Caps and Mini weights to mix and match in dialogue boxes in #gbstudio 3 & upwards.
#GameBoy
joelj.itch.io/gbs-sans
It now has Regular, Italics, Small Caps and Mini weights to mix and match in dialogue boxes in #gbstudio 3 & upwards.
#GameBoy
October 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
For anyone using the GB Sans typeface in their projects, I've pushed out an updated version (Italic weight updated), notes here and free download – joelj.itch.io/gbs-sans/dev...
Available in:
- Regular
- Italic
- Small caps
- Mini
Available in:
- Regular
- Italic
- Small caps
- Mini
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Thrilling posts from the archive...Variables! With only 768 total (and locals count too!) you gotta' remember... Reuse! Recycle! Repurpose! Resplendent!
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/variabl...
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/variabl...
October 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Thrilling posts from the archive...Variables! With only 768 total (and locals count too!) you gotta' remember... Reuse! Recycle! Repurpose! Resplendent!
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/variabl...
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/variabl...
Rolling out a few updates to the Fall from Space #Gameboy Demo, minor bug fixes as well as improvements, download over on Itch – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
October 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Rolling out a few updates to the Fall from Space #Gameboy Demo, minor bug fixes as well as improvements, download over on Itch – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
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Still got it! It’s a great update, love the new colour graphics!
September 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Still got it! It’s a great update, love the new colour graphics!
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The Fall from Space demo has been updated to... a more recent version!
Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now.
& if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now.
& if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
Fall from Space Demo v0.59 + dev update
What? A new demo and a bit of a dev update? I know, I know. RARE. I’ve held off on a demo update because I’ve been so deep into the full game. It's been surreal writing the ending(s) I've had in m...
joelj.itch.io
August 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Fall from Space demo has been updated to... a more recent version!
Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now.
& if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now.
& if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
The Fall from Space demo has been updated to... a more recent version!
Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now.
& if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now.
& if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
Fall from Space Demo v0.59 + dev update
What? A new demo and a bit of a dev update? I know, I know. RARE. I’ve held off on a demo update because I’ve been so deep into the full game. It's been surreal writing the ending(s) I've had in m...
joelj.itch.io
August 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Fall from Space demo has been updated to... a more recent version!
Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now.
& if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now.
& if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...
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You never really know who you’re going to bump into in the shady back alleys of Terra Mächina.
...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere?
#FallFromSpace #GameBoy
...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere?
#FallFromSpace #GameBoy
July 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
You never really know who you’re going to bump into in the shady back alleys of Terra Mächina.
...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere?
#FallFromSpace #GameBoy
...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere?
#FallFromSpace #GameBoy
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Self Simulated is so full of glitches,... some walls just doesn't work at all!
Weird what you can find there. Like this robot, which seems to be a bit lost 🤖
Featuring @joelj.bsky.social "Fall From Space", a non-linear, sci-fi ARPG for the Gameboy.
#gameboycolor
Weird what you can find there. Like this robot, which seems to be a bit lost 🤖
Featuring @joelj.bsky.social "Fall From Space", a non-linear, sci-fi ARPG for the Gameboy.
#gameboycolor
July 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Self Simulated is so full of glitches,... some walls just doesn't work at all!
Weird what you can find there. Like this robot, which seems to be a bit lost 🤖
Featuring @joelj.bsky.social "Fall From Space", a non-linear, sci-fi ARPG for the Gameboy.
#gameboycolor
Weird what you can find there. Like this robot, which seems to be a bit lost 🤖
Featuring @joelj.bsky.social "Fall From Space", a non-linear, sci-fi ARPG for the Gameboy.
#gameboycolor
You never really know who you’re going to bump into in the shady back alleys of Terra Mächina.
...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere?
#FallFromSpace #GameBoy
...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere?
#FallFromSpace #GameBoy
July 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
You never really know who you’re going to bump into in the shady back alleys of Terra Mächina.
...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere?
#FallFromSpace #GameBoy
...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere?
#FallFromSpace #GameBoy
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I've been secretly working on a new game that just dropped and you can order it today!
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
July 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I've been secretly working on a new game that just dropped and you can order it today!
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship.
modretro.com/products/fir...
@modretro.bsky.social
#gamedev #gameboy #chromatic
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Physical copies of Self Simulated are available now — and I’m beyond excited!
Discover what happened… and why your mind is trapped inside a robot body, in this precision platformer for all GBC handhelds.
Get yours: modretro.com/products/sel...
#gameboy #gbstudio
Discover what happened… and why your mind is trapped inside a robot body, in this precision platformer for all GBC handhelds.
Get yours: modretro.com/products/sel...
#gameboy #gbstudio
July 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Physical copies of Self Simulated are available now — and I’m beyond excited!
Discover what happened… and why your mind is trapped inside a robot body, in this precision platformer for all GBC handhelds.
Get yours: modretro.com/products/sel...
#gameboy #gbstudio
Discover what happened… and why your mind is trapped inside a robot body, in this precision platformer for all GBC handhelds.
Get yours: modretro.com/products/sel...
#gameboy #gbstudio
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With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps.
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
May 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps.
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
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May 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Preview of another track from FFS, really love how the OST adds to the atmosphere of this gorgeous game
May 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Preview of another track from FFS, really love how the OST adds to the atmosphere of this gorgeous game
May 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps.
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
May 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps.
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
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Currently working on a village on the planet of Urthona, to house the tiny, chasable locals (which also required a mini font creating for them to speak in).
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
October 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Currently working on a village on the planet of Urthona, to house the tiny, chasable locals (which also required a mini font creating for them to speak in).
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
#GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev
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It's not exactly Starfield...
However space travel is implemented in Fall from Space (needs a little polish). Visit strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilisations! or just try and land on the sun, it's your call.
#Gameboy #gbstudio #IndieDev #retrogaming #indiegame
However space travel is implemented in Fall from Space (needs a little polish). Visit strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilisations! or just try and land on the sun, it's your call.
#Gameboy #gbstudio #IndieDev #retrogaming #indiegame
November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
It's not exactly Starfield...
However space travel is implemented in Fall from Space (needs a little polish). Visit strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilisations! or just try and land on the sun, it's your call.
#Gameboy #gbstudio #IndieDev #retrogaming #indiegame
However space travel is implemented in Fall from Space (needs a little polish). Visit strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilisations! or just try and land on the sun, it's your call.
#Gameboy #gbstudio #IndieDev #retrogaming #indiegame
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April 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM