grid&pixels

Indie RPG developer
Retro pixel art

Developing a Top-down roguelite RPG - WIP

[grid&pixels @gridandpixels]

GILDEN — in development

A dark fantasy dungeon crawler
Brutal combat • High enemy density
Retro-style pixel art

Made with GameMaker

devlogs ↓
https://t.co/o7BSeaGKI8

Follow for development updates.
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart

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@puckepuh Thanks, really appreciate it! Glad you like the atmosphere.

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Fog of War – WIP
Open the door, and the room comes alive.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

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@olivertaste That’s a really good point.

Left-handed makes them feel a bit more alien, but I’m also thinking about keeping it consistent for readability. Still experimenting with the balance.

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Lizardman Warband Test - WIP

Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat
Currently right-handed in this build.
Might switch to left-handed.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

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@RuneZapGames Yeah, definitely an inspiration — glad it comes through.

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@YooiGamesDev Thanks man, really appreciate it!

[grid&pixels @gridandpixels]

GILDEN — in development

A dark fantasy dungeon crawler
Brutal combat • High enemy density
Retro-style pixel art

Made with GameMaker

devlogs ↓
https://t.co/o7BSeaGKI8

Follow for development updates.
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart

[grid&pixels @gridandpixels]

@Two_Way_Gaming_ Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.

You're right about the coin sound stacking — I’ll take a look at that.

[grid&pixels @gridandpixels]

Ochre Jelly Test - WIP

Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat
Standard and large variants appear together.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

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@AnthonySil39486 Yes, planning for Steam.
Nice — an ASCII roguelike sounds great.

[grid&pixels @gridandpixels]

@evildojo666 Thanks, I appreciate it!

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BitSummit 2026.
So many great indie games, ideas, and creators !
Someday, I want to bring GILDEN here.
Back to work.
#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit
#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

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@RPGamesDev thanks!

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Rootbound Creatures Test - WIP

Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat
Rootwalkers and mandrakes control space with spreading roots.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

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@whoiswzrd thanks!

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Beastkin Warband Test - WIP

Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat
Baphomet and centaur units fight as a mixed group.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

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Skeleton Horde Test - WIP

Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat
Sword and shield units advance in numbers.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

[grid&pixels @gridandpixels]

@LabsSkull Thanks, glad you like it!

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Slime Variants Test - WIP

Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat
Two types. Different behavior.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

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@shadow_survival Thanks a lot, really appreciate it.
Glad the flow and style stand out.

[grid&pixels @gridandpixels]

Airborne Enemies Test - WIP

Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat
Harpies and bats move fast and strike unpredictably.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

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@azrhyga thanks!

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Arcane Casters Test - WIP

Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat
Wizard groups cast fireballs in rapid succession.

#PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN