JoT
@jothijinx.bsky.social
Solo Indie Dev
Developing my first game:
“Loophole” -Tactics Roguelike, Descend to the core of an abandoned Indie Game, with only the GM to oppose you.
Inspired by “Into the Breach”, filled with Determination to create freely.
Developing my first game:
“Loophole” -Tactics Roguelike, Descend to the core of an abandoned Indie Game, with only the GM to oppose you.
Inspired by “Into the Breach”, filled with Determination to create freely.
Loophole is a fast-paced tactics roguelite built to keep players constantly 𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕕. I wanted to trim the genre’s downtime, no idle turns, just high-stakes, reactive s̷i̷m̷u̷l̷a̷t̷i̷o̷n̷ where every action r̷i̷s̷k̷s̷ [d̷e̷l̷e̷t̷i̷o̷n̷].
#ScreenshotSaturday #tactics #indiegamedev #Loophole
#ScreenshotSaturday #tactics #indiegamedev #Loophole
October 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Loophole is a fast-paced tactics roguelite built to keep players constantly 𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕕. I wanted to trim the genre’s downtime, no idle turns, just high-stakes, reactive s̷i̷m̷u̷l̷a̷t̷i̷o̷n̷ where every action r̷i̷s̷k̷s̷ [d̷e̷l̷e̷t̷i̷o̷n̷].
#ScreenshotSaturday #tactics #indiegamedev #Loophole
#ScreenshotSaturday #tactics #indiegamedev #Loophole
Hey all! Still working away on "Loophole".
Mechanically, it's improved a lot over the past 2 months, much of this is behind the scenes.
It's also evolved artistically, with some amazing work from the talented @arfu.bsky.social here.
Time to get back to it, see you soon.
#indiegamedev #tactics
Mechanically, it's improved a lot over the past 2 months, much of this is behind the scenes.
It's also evolved artistically, with some amazing work from the talented @arfu.bsky.social here.
Time to get back to it, see you soon.
#indiegamedev #tactics
September 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Hey all! Still working away on "Loophole".
Mechanically, it's improved a lot over the past 2 months, much of this is behind the scenes.
It's also evolved artistically, with some amazing work from the talented @arfu.bsky.social here.
Time to get back to it, see you soon.
#indiegamedev #tactics
Mechanically, it's improved a lot over the past 2 months, much of this is behind the scenes.
It's also evolved artistically, with some amazing work from the talented @arfu.bsky.social here.
Time to get back to it, see you soon.
#indiegamedev #tactics
I underestimated Loophole’s timeline, but I'm confident the full game loop will be in place by year's end.
I've been working tirelessly to get its systems working adequately. It's been a busy weekend in the heat, time for a nap.
#indiegamedev #isometric #tactics
I've been working tirelessly to get its systems working adequately. It's been a busy weekend in the heat, time for a nap.
#indiegamedev #isometric #tactics
June 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I underestimated Loophole’s timeline, but I'm confident the full game loop will be in place by year's end.
I've been working tirelessly to get its systems working adequately. It's been a busy weekend in the heat, time for a nap.
#indiegamedev #isometric #tactics
I've been working tirelessly to get its systems working adequately. It's been a busy weekend in the heat, time for a nap.
#indiegamedev #isometric #tactics
Hey @rawfury.bsky.social, thanks for hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday.
Loophole is my first indie game, a Tactics Roguelite where you descend into the depths of a corrupted indie game.
My influences are #IntoTheBreach, and #Insryption.
#indiegamedev #gamemaker #isometric
Loophole is my first indie game, a Tactics Roguelite where you descend into the depths of a corrupted indie game.
My influences are #IntoTheBreach, and #Insryption.
#indiegamedev #gamemaker #isometric
June 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Hey @rawfury.bsky.social, thanks for hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday.
Loophole is my first indie game, a Tactics Roguelite where you descend into the depths of a corrupted indie game.
My influences are #IntoTheBreach, and #Insryption.
#indiegamedev #gamemaker #isometric
Loophole is my first indie game, a Tactics Roguelite where you descend into the depths of a corrupted indie game.
My influences are #IntoTheBreach, and #Insryption.
#indiegamedev #gamemaker #isometric
Another #screenshotsaturday loops around.
Recently I’ve been planning UI layouts, improving map highlights, adding new chars/props/blocks in preparation for work on Map Generation.
Minimal pixel art is the goal, it’s working out pretty well imo.
#indiegamedev #ui #solodev #roguelike #tactics
Recently I’ve been planning UI layouts, improving map highlights, adding new chars/props/blocks in preparation for work on Map Generation.
Minimal pixel art is the goal, it’s working out pretty well imo.
#indiegamedev #ui #solodev #roguelike #tactics
May 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Another #screenshotsaturday loops around.
Recently I’ve been planning UI layouts, improving map highlights, adding new chars/props/blocks in preparation for work on Map Generation.
Minimal pixel art is the goal, it’s working out pretty well imo.
#indiegamedev #ui #solodev #roguelike #tactics
Recently I’ve been planning UI layouts, improving map highlights, adding new chars/props/blocks in preparation for work on Map Generation.
Minimal pixel art is the goal, it’s working out pretty well imo.
#indiegamedev #ui #solodev #roguelike #tactics
Hey fellow indies, been a while 😀 Thanks @swordandquill.itch.io for hosting this week!
Loophole is an isometric, tactics roguelike where you fight your way through a failed indie game, warped by corruption.
Combat inspired by Into the Breach 👾
Hoping to have it playable by year’s end!
#indiegamedev
Loophole is an isometric, tactics roguelike where you fight your way through a failed indie game, warped by corruption.
Combat inspired by Into the Breach 👾
Hoping to have it playable by year’s end!
#indiegamedev
May 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Hey fellow indies, been a while 😀 Thanks @swordandquill.itch.io for hosting this week!
Loophole is an isometric, tactics roguelike where you fight your way through a failed indie game, warped by corruption.
Combat inspired by Into the Breach 👾
Hoping to have it playable by year’s end!
#indiegamedev
Loophole is an isometric, tactics roguelike where you fight your way through a failed indie game, warped by corruption.
Combat inspired by Into the Breach 👾
Hoping to have it playable by year’s end!
#indiegamedev
Another great #turnbasedthursday, thanks for hosting! 😀
Loophole is influenced greatly by "Into the Breach". Combat is designed to push players onto their back foot, forcing you to make the best worst decisions.
Overwhelming numbers of enemies are common.
#isometric #indiegame #gamedev
Loophole is influenced greatly by "Into the Breach". Combat is designed to push players onto their back foot, forcing you to make the best worst decisions.
Overwhelming numbers of enemies are common.
#isometric #indiegame #gamedev
March 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Another great #turnbasedthursday, thanks for hosting! 😀
Loophole is influenced greatly by "Into the Breach". Combat is designed to push players onto their back foot, forcing you to make the best worst decisions.
Overwhelming numbers of enemies are common.
#isometric #indiegame #gamedev
Loophole is influenced greatly by "Into the Breach". Combat is designed to push players onto their back foot, forcing you to make the best worst decisions.
Overwhelming numbers of enemies are common.
#isometric #indiegame #gamedev
Following yesterday's post the telegraph highlights are done, giving me no excuse to procrastinate on testing combat
Whenever I'm programming I find a way to condense code instead of working on new features. Eventually, my code will just be {run.loophole} 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #tactics #isometric
Whenever I'm programming I find a way to condense code instead of working on new features. Eventually, my code will just be {run.loophole} 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #tactics #isometric
March 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Following yesterday's post the telegraph highlights are done, giving me no excuse to procrastinate on testing combat
Whenever I'm programming I find a way to condense code instead of working on new features. Eventually, my code will just be {run.loophole} 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #tactics #isometric
Whenever I'm programming I find a way to condense code instead of working on new features. Eventually, my code will just be {run.loophole} 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #tactics #isometric
Back in time for #screenshotsaturday 🥳
I've been converting debug info into GUI. Key details are easily accessible, while additional information is hidden until needed.
This setup is temporary but allows me to test combat ⚔️ gameplay without switching between debug modes.
#indiegame #UI #gamedev
I've been converting debug info into GUI. Key details are easily accessible, while additional information is hidden until needed.
This setup is temporary but allows me to test combat ⚔️ gameplay without switching between debug modes.
#indiegame #UI #gamedev
March 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Back in time for #screenshotsaturday 🥳
I've been converting debug info into GUI. Key details are easily accessible, while additional information is hidden until needed.
This setup is temporary but allows me to test combat ⚔️ gameplay without switching between debug modes.
#indiegame #UI #gamedev
I've been converting debug info into GUI. Key details are easily accessible, while additional information is hidden until needed.
This setup is temporary but allows me to test combat ⚔️ gameplay without switching between debug modes.
#indiegame #UI #gamedev
I've been told the majority of gamers don't enjoy time mechanics. Which is why I'm hesitant to include one in mine. Regardless, these games have influenced me in a number of other ways:
1. Majoras Mask
2. Outer Wilds
The Anju & Kafei quesline in MM is a particular highlight.
#gamedev #influences
1. Majoras Mask
2. Outer Wilds
The Anju & Kafei quesline in MM is a particular highlight.
#gamedev #influences
January 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I've been told the majority of gamers don't enjoy time mechanics. Which is why I'm hesitant to include one in mine. Regardless, these games have influenced me in a number of other ways:
1. Majoras Mask
2. Outer Wilds
The Anju & Kafei quesline in MM is a particular highlight.
#gamedev #influences
1. Majoras Mask
2. Outer Wilds
The Anju & Kafei quesline in MM is a particular highlight.
#gamedev #influences
It's still #WishlistWednesday somewhere in the world. So I want to shout out these two amazing #indiegames :
Upcoming:
🎣The Big Catch by @filet.group
store.steampowered.com/app/2146290/...
Out Now:
🍄Dread Delusion by @lovelyhellplace.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/...
Upcoming:
🎣The Big Catch by @filet.group
store.steampowered.com/app/2146290/...
Out Now:
🍄Dread Delusion by @lovelyhellplace.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/...
January 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
It's still #WishlistWednesday somewhere in the world. So I want to shout out these two amazing #indiegames :
Upcoming:
🎣The Big Catch by @filet.group
store.steampowered.com/app/2146290/...
Out Now:
🍄Dread Delusion by @lovelyhellplace.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/...
Upcoming:
🎣The Big Catch by @filet.group
store.steampowered.com/app/2146290/...
Out Now:
🍄Dread Delusion by @lovelyhellplace.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/...
Hey @oxymorongames.bsky.social, thanks for hosting.
Loophole pits players against the system. Progress through increasingly difficult scenarios to challenge the Game Master.
I'm using a mix of WE-GO and I-GO/YOU-GO to maintain freedom and tactics.
#gamedev #indiegame #TurnBasedThursday #isometric
Loophole pits players against the system. Progress through increasingly difficult scenarios to challenge the Game Master.
I'm using a mix of WE-GO and I-GO/YOU-GO to maintain freedom and tactics.
#gamedev #indiegame #TurnBasedThursday #isometric
January 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Hey @oxymorongames.bsky.social, thanks for hosting.
Loophole pits players against the system. Progress through increasingly difficult scenarios to challenge the Game Master.
I'm using a mix of WE-GO and I-GO/YOU-GO to maintain freedom and tactics.
#gamedev #indiegame #TurnBasedThursday #isometric
Loophole pits players against the system. Progress through increasingly difficult scenarios to challenge the Game Master.
I'm using a mix of WE-GO and I-GO/YOU-GO to maintain freedom and tactics.
#gamedev #indiegame #TurnBasedThursday #isometric
My eclectic mix of influences lends an unhinged feel to the design and narrative of "Loophole". Continuing on the theme of childhood gaming influences:
1. Gnat Attack - Mario Paint
2. Plok
3. Mystic Quest
The music from Plok and Mystic Quest deserves an extra shout-out.
tbc... #gamedev #influences
1. Gnat Attack - Mario Paint
2. Plok
3. Mystic Quest
The music from Plok and Mystic Quest deserves an extra shout-out.
tbc... #gamedev #influences
January 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
My eclectic mix of influences lends an unhinged feel to the design and narrative of "Loophole". Continuing on the theme of childhood gaming influences:
1. Gnat Attack - Mario Paint
2. Plok
3. Mystic Quest
The music from Plok and Mystic Quest deserves an extra shout-out.
tbc... #gamedev #influences
1. Gnat Attack - Mario Paint
2. Plok
3. Mystic Quest
The music from Plok and Mystic Quest deserves an extra shout-out.
tbc... #gamedev #influences
Hopping into the new year with a post on pathfinding progress. Long story short, it's done.
Not only that but we've hit 500 followers! 👋
I smashed my development goals for last year, so for 2025 let's aim big.
#indiedev #TurnBasedThursday #gamedev #roguelike #tactics #isometric
Not only that but we've hit 500 followers! 👋
I smashed my development goals for last year, so for 2025 let's aim big.
#indiedev #TurnBasedThursday #gamedev #roguelike #tactics #isometric
January 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Hopping into the new year with a post on pathfinding progress. Long story short, it's done.
Not only that but we've hit 500 followers! 👋
I smashed my development goals for last year, so for 2025 let's aim big.
#indiedev #TurnBasedThursday #gamedev #roguelike #tactics #isometric
Not only that but we've hit 500 followers! 👋
I smashed my development goals for last year, so for 2025 let's aim big.
#indiedev #TurnBasedThursday #gamedev #roguelike #tactics #isometric
Loophole is my first game. Spurred into development due to my need for a creative outlet, I've saved up years of wacky ideas for this moment.
Here are some of my obscure game influences:
1. Bongo Bongo - Ocarina Of Time
2. You Boss - Gameboy Camera
3. Missing No - Pokemon Red / Blue
tbc... #gamedev
Here are some of my obscure game influences:
1. Bongo Bongo - Ocarina Of Time
2. You Boss - Gameboy Camera
3. Missing No - Pokemon Red / Blue
tbc... #gamedev
December 21, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Loophole is my first game. Spurred into development due to my need for a creative outlet, I've saved up years of wacky ideas for this moment.
Here are some of my obscure game influences:
1. Bongo Bongo - Ocarina Of Time
2. You Boss - Gameboy Camera
3. Missing No - Pokemon Red / Blue
tbc... #gamedev
Here are some of my obscure game influences:
1. Bongo Bongo - Ocarina Of Time
2. You Boss - Gameboy Camera
3. Missing No - Pokemon Red / Blue
tbc... #gamedev
At the start of the year all blocks were drawn as a single object, I had no layering system, and my debug text was orange.
A year later, I have a fully functioning map creator, moveable characters with skills, turn orders, free "hop" movement, and UI.
Thanks 2024. #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
A year later, I have a fully functioning map creator, moveable characters with skills, turn orders, free "hop" movement, and UI.
Thanks 2024. #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
December 8, 2024 at 12:47 PM
At the start of the year all blocks were drawn as a single object, I had no layering system, and my debug text was orange.
A year later, I have a fully functioning map creator, moveable characters with skills, turn orders, free "hop" movement, and UI.
Thanks 2024. #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
A year later, I have a fully functioning map creator, moveable characters with skills, turn orders, free "hop" movement, and UI.
Thanks 2024. #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
Hey, here for my first #TurnBasedThursday, thanks for hosting 😀
I'm making Loophole, an isometric roguelite tactics game, inspired by titles like "Into the Breach" and "Inscryption". Explore one-shots and battle against a familiar and deceptive game master.
Find a way to escape. #indiegamedev
I'm making Loophole, an isometric roguelite tactics game, inspired by titles like "Into the Breach" and "Inscryption". Explore one-shots and battle against a familiar and deceptive game master.
Find a way to escape. #indiegamedev
December 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Hey, here for my first #TurnBasedThursday, thanks for hosting 😀
I'm making Loophole, an isometric roguelite tactics game, inspired by titles like "Into the Breach" and "Inscryption". Explore one-shots and battle against a familiar and deceptive game master.
Find a way to escape. #indiegamedev
I'm making Loophole, an isometric roguelite tactics game, inspired by titles like "Into the Breach" and "Inscryption". Explore one-shots and battle against a familiar and deceptive game master.
Find a way to escape. #indiegamedev
#screenshotsaturday comes around quick!
It's a visually uneventful week on Loophole unless you love grass and character ranges. I've been devising player classes and preparing to write Enemy AI 🤖
For the next few weeks, I'll have my head down, hopefully returning with something new. #indiegamedev
It's a visually uneventful week on Loophole unless you love grass and character ranges. I've been devising player classes and preparing to write Enemy AI 🤖
For the next few weeks, I'll have my head down, hopefully returning with something new. #indiegamedev
November 30, 2024 at 6:56 PM
#screenshotsaturday comes around quick!
It's a visually uneventful week on Loophole unless you love grass and character ranges. I've been devising player classes and preparing to write Enemy AI 🤖
For the next few weeks, I'll have my head down, hopefully returning with something new. #indiegamedev
It's a visually uneventful week on Loophole unless you love grass and character ranges. I've been devising player classes and preparing to write Enemy AI 🤖
For the next few weeks, I'll have my head down, hopefully returning with something new. #indiegamedev
Cutting it fine on #screenshotsaturday
This week I moved debug info to the main game UI, iterated on art for the basic tiles, and continued work on the combat loop to ensure NPCs wait their turn.
Next up, designing classes. Aiming to avoid traditional in favour of something a bit wacky
#indiegamedev
This week I moved debug info to the main game UI, iterated on art for the basic tiles, and continued work on the combat loop to ensure NPCs wait their turn.
Next up, designing classes. Aiming to avoid traditional in favour of something a bit wacky
#indiegamedev
November 23, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Cutting it fine on #screenshotsaturday
This week I moved debug info to the main game UI, iterated on art for the basic tiles, and continued work on the combat loop to ensure NPCs wait their turn.
Next up, designing classes. Aiming to avoid traditional in favour of something a bit wacky
#indiegamedev
This week I moved debug info to the main game UI, iterated on art for the basic tiles, and continued work on the combat loop to ensure NPCs wait their turn.
Next up, designing classes. Aiming to avoid traditional in favour of something a bit wacky
#indiegamedev
Despite working in the games industry for most of the last decade, I began my indie journey like many others—thinking I couldn’t do it.
Every week still brings its challenges, but so far, I haven't encountered a problem I couldn't at least jank fix.
Anyone can do it… even you.
#indiegame #gamedev
Every week still brings its challenges, but so far, I haven't encountered a problem I couldn't at least jank fix.
Anyone can do it… even you.
#indiegame #gamedev
November 19, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Despite working in the games industry for most of the last decade, I began my indie journey like many others—thinking I couldn’t do it.
Every week still brings its challenges, but so far, I haven't encountered a problem I couldn't at least jank fix.
Anyone can do it… even you.
#indiegame #gamedev
Every week still brings its challenges, but so far, I haven't encountered a problem I couldn't at least jank fix.
Anyone can do it… even you.
#indiegame #gamedev
"Don't worry, one of these chests is bound to be real... right?"
The temp UI is mostly finished—function first. I'm eager to finish some visual systems so I can start combat testing. However, I have a knack for getting sidetracked.
#gamedev #indiegame #sidetracked
The temp UI is mostly finished—function first. I'm eager to finish some visual systems so I can start combat testing. However, I have a knack for getting sidetracked.
#gamedev #indiegame #sidetracked
November 17, 2024 at 5:25 PM
"Don't worry, one of these chests is bound to be real... right?"
The temp UI is mostly finished—function first. I'm eager to finish some visual systems so I can start combat testing. However, I have a knack for getting sidetracked.
#gamedev #indiegame #sidetracked
The temp UI is mostly finished—function first. I'm eager to finish some visual systems so I can start combat testing. However, I have a knack for getting sidetracked.
#gamedev #indiegame #sidetracked
Even if this UI is just temporary, it's made me realize how everything's coming together. There probably won't be many moments when I realise how far I've come, but this is one of the few.
#gamedev #indiegames #loophole #gameui
#gamedev #indiegames #loophole #gameui
November 15, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Even if this UI is just temporary, it's made me realize how everything's coming together. There probably won't be many moments when I realise how far I've come, but this is one of the few.
#gamedev #indiegames #loophole #gameui
#gamedev #indiegames #loophole #gameui
In a world where I can create anything, I'll still draw dumb faces and consider whether they'd make good battlegrounds. Drawing in iso is difficult. #gamedev #indie #isometric
November 12, 2024 at 7:22 PM
In a world where I can create anything, I'll still draw dumb faces and consider whether they'd make good battlegrounds. Drawing in iso is difficult. #gamedev #indie #isometric
