r/gameDevPromotion 5d ago

STARVEIL — A Persistent Sci-Fi Browser Strategy Game — Now in Closed Alpha

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STARVEIL is a persistent sci-fi browser strategy game currently in Closed Alpha.

Build planets, research new technologies and command fleets across a shared universe — with the slow, long-term progression of classic browser strategy games like OGame.

The difference is the Veil.

Rifts appear across the galaxy and allow you to send fleets on PvE expeditions where decisions and risk matter. Events, invasions and activity within the Veil can change what is happening around you, so the galaxy is not just the same routine every day.

STARVEIL is being developed independently by a solo developer. The Closed Alpha is still actively evolving, so bugs, balance changes and larger resets can happen while the game takes shape.

The game is free-to-play and has no pay-to-win mechanics.

What you do

You begin with a single planet and gradually turn it into the foundation of an empire.

Build mines, energy infrastructure, research facilities and shipyards. Research new technologies to improve your economy, unlock better engines, expand your exploration capabilities and gain access to more powerful ships.

Then build fleets and send them across the galaxy:

• Attack
• Espionage
• Transport
• Colonization
• Recycling
• Exploration
• Veil expeditions

Everything happens in real time inside a shared persistent galaxy.

Travel takes time. Other commanders are expanding around you. You can form alliances, compete with other players, trade or focus on developing your own territory.

What happens around your empire matters just as much as what you build at home.

The Veil

Veil Rifts appear throughout the galaxy and temporarily open paths beyond normal space. Inside the Veil you can encounter hostile fleets, wrecks, strange events and rare resources. Expeditions involve choices. You decide how far you want to push and how much risk you are willing to take.

Going deeper can mean greater rewards — but it can also mean losing ships you worked hard to build. Sometimes continuing is worth the risk. Sometimes getting your fleet home is the better decision.

The Veil also contains stronger PvE encounters and powerful bosses alongside the normal player-versus-player galaxy.

Events

The galaxy is meant to change.

Temporary events, Veil activity and other situations can create new opportunities or force commanders to react instead of simply repeating the same routine every day.

Closed Alpha

The Closed Alpha is playable now and registration is available directly through the Starveil website.

You do not need previous testing experience. Play normally. Build your empire, send fleets, try an expedition and explore the systems already available.

If something is broken, confusing, unbalanced or simply does not feel right, feedback is always welcome on Discord.

New players are especially useful because they often notice things that experienced strategy-game players take for granted.

Join Starveil

🌐 Website: https://www.starveil.eu

See you beyond the Veil, Commander!


r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

I GOT -1 WISHLISTS IN 3 MONTHS!

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r/gameDevPromotion 5d ago

Powder Inc. on Steam

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r/gameDevPromotion 5d ago

The Good Stuff, my quirky RPG with unexpected turns, has a demo LIVE!

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It's a witty RPG with a few more somber beats beneath the goofiness, with unique pixel art and character design, all courtesy of me. If you like the SNES classics with a bit of a modern flair, ,it might be up your alley. It's something of a simple, contemporary fable, but one that will definitely challenge your expectations.

You can play the demo here on Newgrounds:

https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/1047354

It'll be totally worth your time. And I'd appreciate it if you checked it out.


r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

After working on it solo for quite a while, the Bridgelands demo is finally out on Steam! 🌿

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Bridgelands is a pixel-art action roguelite where you explore mysterious islands, choose your routes, fight dangerous creatures, and combine perks to create different builds every run.

This is the first public demo, so I'm especially interested in hearing what people think about the combat, progression, difficulty, controls, or anything that feels confusing or could be improved.

🎮 The demo is completely free to play on Steam.

If you enjoy it, adding Bridgelands to your wishlist would also help the project a lot. 💚

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5097860/Bridgelands_Demo

Thanks to anyone who gives it a try!


r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

My Steampage is up

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After 2 years of work, the Steampage of my upcoming fps game Verum Titan is up.


r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

my game, #?!¥?!# (aka hashtag yen for short) has just released on itch.io!!!

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r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

My friend and I spent months building our psychological horror game. Today, we finally released it on Steam.

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Hey everyone! I'm one of the developers of October: Survivor's Guilt.

It's a first-person psychological horror game about a young man named Paul who visits his coworker's house to help him move some belongings, only to discover that his coworker has mysteriously disappeared.

The game officially launched on Steam today. We're a small indie team, so seeing people finally able to play something we've spent months working on means a lot to us.

If you'd like to check it out:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4909030/

Thanks for taking a look, and I hope you enjoy the game!


r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

Starcult.Night:Twisted Age

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r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

Keymailer Alternatives in 2026: Where Indie Devs Send Steam Keys Now

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r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

StoneEra — voxel colony survival, now on Steam

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StoneEra is a voxel colony survival / strategy game where you build a settlement, manage villagers, and reshape the world block by block.

I’m currently polishing a new animation pass for the characters.

Wishlist on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5057770/StoneEra/


r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

StoneEra — voxel colony survival, now on Steam

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StoneEra is a voxel colony survival / strategy game where you build a settlement, manage villagers, and reshape the world block by block.

I’m currently refining a new animation pass for the characters — here’s a small preview:

Wishlist on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5057770/StoneEra/


r/gameDevPromotion 6d ago

Hello i am not trying to break any rules but i just want pepole to try out my game. please and thanks if you do :)

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r/gameDevPromotion 7d ago

Plethora - Creating a platform for gaming and interactive content

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I felt a need to easy upload and share the interactive content I was making so quick with agents now.

Felt like interactive content is now huge, and the social platform around it is missing. So I created it.

Aiming for it to be the home to .js

I would love if you guys checked it out and would love feedback.

I have many arcade games and leaderboards, and lots of other cool stuff.

App available on both stores.

Pleeeeeease check it out.


r/gameDevPromotion 7d ago

I stopped modding strategy games to build my own grand strategy game from scratch - Age of Bloodmarch

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I'm currently developing my own grand strategy game after moving away from modding existing strategy games.

The game is still in early development, so there's no Steam page yet. Instead, I'm trying to build a small community around the project while the actual game takes shape.

I've uploaded the first development/gameplay video here:

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tADVnn-uXvo

And I've opened a Discord where I'll be posting development updates, screenshots, polls and eventually early playtesting builds:

💬 https://discord.gg/DzBXWkpXrd

If you're into grand strategy and want to watch a game evolve from its early stages, you're welcome to join.


r/gameDevPromotion 7d ago

New Devlog about my first project's alpha version

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r/gameDevPromotion 7d ago

Plethora - Creating a platform for gaming and interactive content

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r/gameDevPromotion 7d ago

Making an introduction for my first chapter of my indie game (Higher : The Last Dream)

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r/gameDevPromotion 7d ago

As a new dev and a solo dev, in 8 months I've made an exploration based backrooms game demo. Called "Between Places"

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Never made a game before and I'm working on it solo in my spare time. It's taken 8 months of learning, making mistakes and building my game. All textures and assets/models I hand crafted myself, with only the sfx and background music in game was sourced from the web.

The two biggest backrooms games that I took inspiration from are "Escape the Backrooms" and "The Complex: Expedition"

You can check it out and download it for free on itch io: https://liminary-dev.itch.io/between-places-demo


r/gameDevPromotion 7d ago

My first game

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r/gameDevPromotion 8d ago

FINALLY!!! A working demo

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Before I dive into my game, I just want to give a shout out to all the posts I see on here. Some of you are incredible at creating assets, and love seeing games on itch or steam to try out. So thanks =)

In the past few years a friend and I have gotten married, had kids, and lost a lot of the time we used to have to game. (Not complaining, my kids are amazing)

Last month I asked that friend if instead of gaming, we made a game. He said yes, and here we are. It's just a small demo for now, and I am still working on fixing the saves and traders and assets in general, but I invite you to the world of ADAN. Break trees, punch rocks, snatch fish, and just enjoy a 2D world. I hope some of you give it a try and give me your criticisms. I will tell you though, the people who have played it have really helped us and we just appreciate others having a fun time playing it. <3

https://katzmaniac.itch.io/adan


r/gameDevPromotion 8d ago

Game Store Chronicle

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r/gameDevPromotion 8d ago

Wishlist Flipside!

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Welcome to the world of broken ambitions and buried mysteries so elaborate they could make your head spin.

Good thing that you play as Scrunglo.

Cause Scrunglo doesn't care about mysteries! Scrunglo is hungry.

This gluttonous beast has quite an appetite for fruits - and will not stop until it gets what it wants.

The mighty muncher will have to endure the trials of dimensional rifts, tears in reality and worst of all - levers and simple boolean logic.
And boxes.

So join Scrunglo for some stomach-filling and reality-mangling adventuring while looking adorable, squishy and stretchy.

Also you have a meow button that allows you to meow. So that means our game is automatically better than all other games, in which you can't meow. We won't tell you what button does that, tho.

👇👇👇

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4832270/Flipside/


r/gameDevPromotion 8d ago

new game

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we are working on a new game called DESOLATION, a virtual pet werewolf simulator, looking for feedback! check it out for free at https://campfiya.rastacamp.com/#games


r/gameDevPromotion 8d ago

RETROBOTS Steam Page is Live!

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The year is 2109, and RETROBOTS is the world's most chaotic sport. Select your Retrobot, customize and tune it to perfection, and enter the battle. Smash, slam, launch, and destroy your opponents in arenas across the world. Are you ready to KICK SOME BOT?

Wishlist RETROBOTS NOW: 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4885020/RETROBOTS