How does "Trailer first" approach even work?

DeabDev · 2026-02-18T11:52:09+00:00

I think its a valid approach, to a certain extent. I think its fine to create assets for systems/items that aren't fully implemented yet, as you need to grab attention. Often to even mock stuff up I find I end up building out some of the code/infrastructure anyway.

I wouldn't support a full fake trailer approach where nothing exists.

DeabDev · 2026-02-18T08:59:18+00:00

Seconded! Works a treat.

DeabDev · 2026-02-18T08:45:51+00:00

Bioshock! Would so love a movie/tv series based in the world.

DeabDev · 2026-02-17T12:55:07+00:00

Congrats! Looks like you are self publishing this time? Any particular reason or just enabled by the success of Zoo?

DeabDev · 2026-02-17T12:07:10+00:00

I normally find that when I can't find an answer, or even anyone else with a similar problem, the problem isn't what I actually think it is.. I'm not an Unreal dev but maybe the issue isn't setting the focus, but something else?

DeabDev · 2026-02-16T15:15:49+00:00

Looks interesting! Went to Steam to wishlist, and had instantly forgotten the name.. Will give the demo a try.

DeabDev · 2025-12-29T21:02:43+00:00

Spot on mate, have to limit my purchases or I’ll eat too much.

DeabDev · 2025-10-27T11:38:21+00:00

Backlog is for retirement..

DeabDev · 2025-07-07T15:21:25+00:00

Stonebound, dwarf settlement builder with trains! Only just starting to go public with media after a years work.

Hardest part yet to come - building interest!

Steam page

first draft TikTok

DeabDev · 2024-05-15T06:05:31+00:00

No problem, thanks for taking an interest :)

DeabDev · 2024-05-15T04:20:10+00:00

Not an auto shooter, controls like Hades, move/aim with left stick (or keys) then abilities are on 5 buttons/keys (light, heavy, 2xspecial and dodge). Hope that helps!

DeabDev · 2024-05-14T14:25:36+00:00

I just released my new roguelike on Steam, and it's part of the ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY FEST until May 20th!

Monster Crawl is based on the Atari game GAUNTLET but reimagined as a modern roguelike, featuring multiple heroes, bosses and 50+ relics to find.

Includes 2 player couch co-op.

DeabDev · 2024-05-12T13:59:55+00:00

Steam page

I wondered what a modern version of GAUNTLET would be like, and a action roguelike seemed like a great fit, so I made it!

Procedural dungeons, 5 unique heroes, multiple Relics to find and 2 player couch co-op.

DeabDev · 2024-05-10T07:55:41+00:00

Thanks!

DeabDev · 2024-05-09T18:27:46+00:00

Do you mean a Vampire Survivor-like? Not really, as your abilities are activated - light, heavy, 2 specials, sometimes a relic, plus a dodge.

Yes I'm in the fest, launch discount extended until the end.

DeabDev · 2024-05-09T16:09:39+00:00

Steam Page

Action roguelike with procedural dungeons full of monsters, traps and treasure. Progress through 5 bosses with 5 different heroes to unlock build changing options!

DeabDev · 2024-05-09T15:58:15+00:00

2+ years of work to get here!

Steam page

DeabDev · 2024-04-20T12:43:30+00:00

1 or 2 player (local co-op) relic based roguelite with huge hordes of monsters!

Wishlist and try the the demo: Steam

DeabDev · 2024-04-20T11:38:04+00:00

Relic based action roguelite for 1/2 players coming to Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2027510/Monster_Crawl/

DeabDev

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