Ariano

Developer Studio behind #Craftlings - a game about smart building, resource management and developing automated production chains for growth, wealth, and glory!

[Ariano @ArianoGames]

Hey there 👋

I’m Ariano, a 42 y/o solo dev, and I just released my first game, Craftlings!

It’s a game about smart building, resource management, and automated production chains.

If you like it, wish me good luck 😉

[Ariano @ArianoGames]

I have also launched a new homepage:
https://t.co/ZCEexCXb9v

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Doing a little X profile rebrand — and hopefully following the same progression as Craftlings’ core game loop!

Good news: I’ve absolutely nailed step 1. 😅

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@RebrandAm I used Unity as game engine.

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I dreamed about building this as a kid. Now it’s real.

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Idk Thomas, but I can tell you that if this is the case, this has an impact on the KPIs like median play time, review velocity and also review score - but the last one can be a bit deformed by the true core fan base and they positive reviews. On the other hand people who did not understood the game immediately or did not want to invest time to better understand and learn it, they just may leave or even refund it - even without leaving a negative review.

I have went through this with Craftlings, a game that mix Lemmings and The Settlers concepts form 90's. A game I dreamed of building for years. A game I finished and launched, despite the fact of Publisher contract termination witch almost killed the studio. And I did it because I wanted to have the same feeling as I had as a child while discovering a new game or a new mechanic.

The commercial aspect of this decisions is a separate topic 😀

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I’ve always dreamed about a game like Lemmings where you could build and fight, so I finally built one.

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@unstablejeanius Thx <3

[Ariano @ArianoGames]

Hey there 👋

I’m Ariano, a 42 y/o solo dev, and I recently released my first game, Craftlings!

It’s a game about smart building, resource management, and automated production chains.

Get your copy now — 20% off for a limited time.

[Ariano @ArianoGames]

@Mortezabihzadeh It is available on Steam, currently even 20% off.

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@jotack sorry to hear this. why you wanted to refund? Maybe I can help you some how?

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It is less like Terraria or Rimworld. Btw, I have played a lot both of them :)
Craftlings is a puzzle Strategy, logistic, resource management and a bit of an economy game. A wired mix, hard to compare to one game. If you remember Lemmings and can imagine them building stuff instead of just going from A to B, you could like it!

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@CryptoJaaj Nice 👍

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@aregowski Yes, currently 20% off

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@82apps Good luck with release and ping me if you would be up for a bundle. The steam tags, colorful graphic, automation, solo dev and more :) There are plenty of things our games have common. I keep the finger crossed for another successful launch!

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@DarkerstTheNr1 One of my biggest inspirations for this game, but it is more than just a puzzle game. It is a strategy game with econimic, automation and ressrouce management elements.

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@DcFocusedenergy Thx mate 💙 Tbh I have hard times after contract termination with Raw Fury but this is a real business life I guess. Indie Devs do not matter, games do not matter, players who are paying them do not matter, the only one thing matters to them is just short term money.

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@suikoden1988 Mowisz o The Settlings?

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@BoschHarrie Is this good or bad thing?

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Craftlings is a puzzle-strategy game inspired by legendary ’90s classics — if you remember those games, you might like it!

Available on Steam - 20% off for a limited time 🧨

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@VisStudio_En Danke schön, ein von meinen lieblinbgs Spielen von der Kindheit :)

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3 ... 2 ... 1 ... First Craftling on the moon wins 🚀
Enjoy Apollo 67 Update ⬇️
https://t.co/cFHziVOE81

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@Gottkaiser7 There is even a trick where you can create a punch rain and punch all at once ;)