On this week’s dive we welcome Jack Breen, solo dev of GIGASWORD - a 2D retro-inspired Metroid-Vania in which you wield a massive sword with massive weight. We talk about Jack's inspirations, how he went from silly idea to full fledge kick ass game, what the BEST Metroid-Vania is - and what Ninja Turtle Andy and Steve are. All this and way way more.    Wishlist GIGASWORD: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1885930/GIGASWORD/  X: https://x.com/Hybrid_Games_  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1fijKgdW9n0rSUngWkHOw  GIGASWORD DISCORD: https://discord.gg/ZXH6XPUaKh  *** indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

This week on DevDive, Andy and Steve sit down with Mateo Čović, the indie game developer with a passion for crafting wild, creative experiences. From racing to platforming, we’re breaking down what makes his games truly stand out. We talk about his upcoming project Rogue Jungle, the process of porting Maki's Adventure to consoles, and the excitement of seeing his games on a Nintendo console. Mateo touches on how partnering with a publisher has allowed him to focus more on what he loves: making games. We also dive into Ultimate Indie Racing, an exciting, high-speed racer that features iconic characters from other beloved indie games! Maki’s Adventure: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1843110/Makis_Adventure/ Rogue Jungle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352850/Rogue_Jungle/ Ultimate Indie Racing: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3044940/Ultimate_Indie_Racing/   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift   

This week on DevDive, we're thrilled to welcome back Jason Walsh, Producer of Monster Crown: Sin Eater, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 monster-taming RPG. Joining him is APE-AHAB, the game's Director, as they dive into the development of Sin Eater, which is currently tearing it up on Kickstarter!  "Hand-craft your team of perfect Monsters and wage a one-man war against fate and the world in the Crown Nation! With a TRUE crossbreeding system, every Monster is entirely your own!" Support MC Sin Eater on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monster-crown/monster-crown-sin-eater-monster-taming-rpg Wishlist MC: Sin Eater AND PLAY THE DEMO: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3388410/Monster_Crown_Sin_Eater/ Demo on itch.io: https://monstercrown.itch.io/sin-eater 

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week’s dive we welcome Ryan Mau, developer of Toastercide, available now on Steam! Ryan, welcome to the show!Toastercide on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2777760/Toastercide/  indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

What would you say to escape a cult sacrifice? This week on the DevDive, Andy is joined by Daniel Klautsch, the creator of Sacrifice For Sale, to talk about crafting this spooky experience where convincing cultists not to sacrifice you is your only chance for survival. Can your persuasive skills save you, or will you fall victim to their sinister plans? The choice is yours in this chilling, choice-driven visual novel!Sacrifice For Sale on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2809090/Sacrifice_For_Sale/ indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week’s dive we welcome Rohan Nowell, developer of Doggy Don’t Care - a pawsitively cheeky adventure where you unleash adorable chaos as a mischievous pup! Wishlist Doggy Don’t Care on Steam: https://shorturl.at/tcR3q indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week’s dive we welcome Eric Manahan, developer of LUCID - a gorgeous pixel art platformer/metroidvania inspired by the golden age of 2D sidescrollers! Wishlist LUCID on Steam: https://shorturl.at/F94V1   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week’s dive we welcome Michael Cosio, developer of Massacre at The Mirage - a slasher flick-inspired first-person horror game set in a 1980s movie theater. Wishlist Massacre at The Mirage on Steam: indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week’s dive we welcome Antônio Harger (Tech Lead/Game Designer) and Renato Shkar (Narrative Designer) of Point N’ Sheep, developer of Bloodless - a stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat.   Wishlist Bloodless on Steam: https://shorturl.at/W97Me indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week’s dive we welcome Calvin Parsons, CEO of Sunscorched Studios, developer of Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room - a first person, cinematic medical horror experience dedicated to precision, tension and trauma. Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room on Steam: https://shorturl.at/hCyDe   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week’s dive we welcome Andrew Allen, developer of Riftstrider - a unique deckbuilding rogue-lite adventure! Riftstrider on Steam: https://shorturl.at/IfQvF indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week’s dive we welcome Connor P. Quinn and Scott Slucher of Mega Wobble, developer of Lil Gator Game - a cute and cozy, no-pressure adventure game that will make you want to give your siblings a hug!   Lil Gator Game on Steam: https://shorturl.at/F94V1  indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift 

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week’s dive we welcome Sebastian Drews, Game Director of Constance - A 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist! Constance on Steam: https://shorturl.at/0N2ny indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week’s dive we welcome Konstantin Suvorov, Project Marketing Manager for BXDXO here to represent Footgun: Underground - a roguelike with BALLS! Buy Footgun: Underground here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2206240/Footgun_Underground/  indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love! On this week’s dive we welcome Josh Krassenstein, developer of World of Grimm - a digital collectible card game set in the Brothers Grimm universe! Out now in Early Access on Steam! World of Grimm on Steam: https://shorturl.at/grGQ9   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love!  On this week’s dive we welcome Eldar Basic, Studio Director of Monster Theater Games and developer of Atomic Owl - a synthwave, pixel-art roguelite that pays homage to games like Mega Man X, Shovel Knight, and Dead Cells!Atomic Owl on Steam: https://shorturl.at/stxV5Atomic Owl on Kickstarter: https://shorturl.at/BFJK9 indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Welcome to DevDive, a conversational podcast where we dive deep into the world of indie game development and uncover the stories behind the games we love!  On this week’s dive we welcome Eldar Basic, Studio Director of Monster Theater Games and developer of Atomic Owl - a synthwave, pixel-art roguelite that pays homage to games like Mega Man X, Shovel Knight, and Dead Cells!Atomic Owl on Steam: https://shorturl.at/stxV5Atomic Owl on Kickstarter: https://shorturl.at/BFJK9 indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

On this week’s dive we welcome Mark Radocy, developer of Moonlight Pulse - a 2D metroidvania game that takes place inside of a giant turtle! Available on Steam and itch.io on April 26th! Moonlight Pulse on Steam: https://shorturl.at/dhsBUMoonlight Pulse on itch.io: https://shorturl.at/kHL37   indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift

Returning to The Duel Screens Podcast this week is Saverio Caporusso, CEO of Troglobytes Games, developer of The Kindeman Remedy - a sim-management horror game and spiritual successor to Ravenous Devils.   Wishlist The Kindeman Remedy on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/5n7c9kyk The Troglobytes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_troglobytes_ The Troglobytes Homepage: https://www.troglobytesgames.com/   Support us on Patreon for more in-depth interviews & BONUS CONTENT!: https://www.patreon.com/duelscreens We got a website were we write stuff too: https://www.duelscreens.com We tweet, or X, or whatever: https://www.twitter.com/duel_screens We post occasional silliness here: https://www.instagram.com/duelscreens And here: https://www.tiktok.com/@duelscreens

October is here and we are kicking off Duel SCREAMS with a real doozy. Joining us this week is Alex Dracott, the Creative Director over at Ironword Studios, developer of Pacific Drive - a run-based, first-person driving survival game!   Pacific Drive on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1458140/Pacific_Drive/ Pacific Drive Homepage: https://www.pacificdrivegame.com/ Ironword Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ironwoodtweets  Support us on Patreon for more in-depth interviews: www.patreon.com/duelscreens  We got a website were we write stuff too: www.duelscreens.com We tweet, or X, or whatever: www.twitter.com/duel_screens  We post occasional silliness: www.instagram.com/duelscreens And here: www.tiktok.com/@duelscreens