Swan Man Games

We are an indie game studio based in Finland. Our current game is called Hobo RPG and it is about vagabond's life in the 70s.

[High North Studios @SkaldRpg]

⚔️SKALD⚔️ IS ⚔️OUT!⚔️

Skald: Against the Black Priory" is now out on Steam and GOG!

Links below!

[Swan Man Games @SwanManGames]

@kerissakti @KriswinYun Purchased. It was on my wishlist. Looking at the store page I see no reason not to buy.

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

Christopher McCandless's remains were discovered on September 6, 1992, by moose hunters near the northern end of Denali National Park in Alaska.

He had passed away inside an abandoned bus that served as his shelter for the preceding 110 days, providing respite from the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness.

Found alongside his scant provisions were a .22-caliber rifle, a collection of aged books, a camera containing five exposed film rolls, and a diary documenting edible plants in the book's margins.

The cause of his demise was determined to be a combination of starvation and poisoning, likely resulting from misidentifying and consuming toxic plants.

For a comprehensive insight into Chris's life, Jon Krakauer's book 'Into the Wild' offers an engrossing, highly recommended narrative.

Additionally, a film adaptation of the same name, 'Into the Wild,' faithfully captures the essence of the story and is equally worthy of exploration.

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

Christopher McCandless's remains were discovered on September 6, 1992, by moose hunters near the northern end of Denali National Park in Alaska.

He had passed away inside an abandoned bus that served as his shelter for the preceding 110 days, providing respite from the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness.

Found alongside his scant provisions were a .22-caliber rifle, a collection of aged books, a camera containing five exposed film rolls, and a diary documenting edible plants in the book's margins.

The cause of his demise was determined to be a combination of starvation and poisoning, likely resulting from misidentifying and consuming toxic plants.

For a comprehensive insight into Chris's life, Jon Krakauer's book 'Into the Wild' offers an engrossing, highly recommended narrative.

Additionally, a film adaptation of the same name, 'Into the Wild,' faithfully captures the essence of the story and is equally worthy of exploration.

[Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales]

@historyinmemes Hobo signs and symbols

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

The hobo life, 1894.

The hobo ethical code was introduced during the 1889 National Hobo Convention held in St. Louis, Missouri. The code outlined principles for those living a transient lifestyle:

1. Decide your own life; don't let another person run or rule you.
2. When in town, always respect the local law and officials, and try to be a gentleman at all times.
3. Don't take advantage of someone who is in a vulnerable situation, locals or other hobos.
4. Always try to find work, even if temporary, and always seek out jobs nobody wants. By doing so, you not only help a business along but ensure employment should you return to that town again.
5. When no employment is available, make your own work by using your added talents at crafts.
6. Do not allow yourself to become a stupid drunk and set a bad example for locals' treatment of other hobos.
7. When jungling in town, respect handouts and do not wear them out; another hobo will be coming along who will need them as badly, if not worse than you.
8. Always respect nature; do not leave garbage where you are jungling.
9. If in a community jungle, always pitch in and help.
10. Try to stay clean, and boil up wherever possible.

11. When traveling, ride your train respectfully. Take no personal chances, cause no problems with the operating crew or host railroad; act like an extra crew member.
12. Do not cause problems in a train yard; another hobo will be coming along who will need passage through that yard.
13. Do not allow other hobos to molest children; expose all molesters to authorities - they are the worst garbage to infest any society.
14. Help all runaway children, and try to induce them to return home.
15. Help your fellow hobos whenever and wherever needed; you may need their help someday.
16. If present at a hobo court and you have testimony, give it. Whether for or against the accused, your voice counts!

[Lucas Pope @dukope]

Reducing 1-bit dot flicker via sphere-mapped dither pattern:
https://t.co/rcxdgLBrLU

[Ron Gilbert - Not here anymore, on Mastodon now @grumpygamer]

Know a Monkey Island fan that hasn't heard of Thimbleweed Park? Please tell them about it. The number we've failed to reach is staggering.

[Noita - 1.0 Out Now! @NollaGames]

Just hold on while the acid corrodes it's way to you...
#Noita

[HOBO RPG @HOBO_RPG]

Some character artwork for our story by Maija. #conceptart #gameart #indiegame #gamedevelopment #gamedev #characterart #indierpg #rpg

[HOBO RPG @HOBO_RPG]

"Enjoying the nature..." *rawr* "What was that??! Don't tell me I'm in bear country..." #indierpg #indiegame #indiegamedev #rpg

[HOBO RPG @HOBO_RPG]

"Phew! Week is almost over. Nap time!" #hoborpg #gamedev #IndieGameDev #indierpg #pixel #pixelart #pixelgame #rpg #pixelrpg

[HOBO RPG @HOBO_RPG]

"I got to hide before he notices me...!"
#pixelart #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #pixelgame #pixel

[HOBO RPG @HOBO_RPG]

In honor of the midsummer festival here in Finland we put some stuff on Society6 if you guys wanna get some merch! https://t.co/px2vfZAB1d

[HOBO RPG @HOBO_RPG]

Hobo RPG has now a webpage. And with the webpage we now also have a video to share! https://t.co/iqSFHeWPG3 #rpg #indiegame #IndieGameDev

[HOBO RPG @HOBO_RPG]

A Sleep animation our artist Anna-Maija made for the game! #gif #indiegame #indiegamedev #GameDevelopment #indierpg #rpg #gameart #pixelart

[Devil's Peek Games @devilspeekgames]

Absolute legend and did so much for this industry! https://t.co/4O0QlqkSr2

[Swan Man Games @SwanManGames]

Nice! https://t.co/R7qCoREl8c

[Alexandre Henri @AnythingRetro]

Ryo Hazuki from Shenmue pixelated. That's pretty awesome!
#RyoHazuki #Pixelart #Shenmue 👾

[Pixel Observer Bot @bot_observer]

#indiedev RT @antonkudin: Eel power up! #MegaSphere #PixelArt #GameDev https://t.co/7o84aNNbMI