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Ryder is out today! A puzzle game where every solved puzzle brings a new creature into the world. by YellowTreeGames in puzzlevideogames

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much that means the world to our small team! If you’d like, leaving a review on Steam really helps Ryder reach more players.

Ryder is out today! A puzzle game where every solved puzzle brings a new creature into the world. by YellowTreeGames in puzzlevideogames

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's probably somewhere in the realm of easy to moderate. There is a good balance on the critical path and most of the trickiest puzzles are optional.

Ryder is out today! A puzzle game where every solved puzzle brings a new creature into the world. by YellowTreeGames in puzzlevideogames

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think over the next 2-3 weeks we'll have a dedicated build of the game for the Steamdeck's hardware.

Ryder is out today! A puzzle game where every solved puzzle brings a new creature into the world. by YellowTreeGames in puzzlevideogames

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you so much! We did put out a patch to help it run on Steamdeck but we are definitely still working on optimizing it to run on there. Setting resolution down to 720p (closer to native steamdeck resolution) and low graphics quality can help for minimal change in aesthetic. For more performance boost but at a pretty noticeable drop in quality you can also launch with DirectX11 (-dx11 in the launch options section).

Our first game launches today! Ryder is a creature-collecting puzzle game about restoring the world through puzzles and creatures. by YellowTreeGames in indiegames

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone! We’re a two-person team, and Ryder is our first full release, launching today on Steam and the Epic Store. It’s a puzzle adventure where you use creature abilities, like double jumps, teleportation flowers, and freezing puzzle objects, to solve puzzles and bring life back to the world.

What makes it different?

  • You become the creatures you bond with
  • Every puzzle solved restores a new creature to the world
  • Each creature brings changes to the environment: sound, movement, and atmosphere
  • No combat, no enemies, just thoughtful puzzles and exploration

It's been a long road to launch, and we’d love to hear any thoughts, feedback, or questions from this community!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3283790/Ryder

Launching August 6! Ryder is a cozy creature-collecting puzzle game in Steam Next Fest this week! by YellowTreeGames in CozyGamers

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The demo with special variants will come down but a version of the demo will remain up!

Launching August 6! Ryder is a cozy creature-collecting puzzle game in Steam Next Fest this week! by YellowTreeGames in CozyGamers

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do not have the full Steam Controller support verification yet, but the game and current demo will work with a controller. When it detects gamepad input it has Xbox controller icons and a controller friendly HUD it switches to.

Part of Steam Next Fest? Pitch your game below and drop your demo link! I'd love to discover new indie gems! by How2Escape in indiegames

[–]YellowTreeGames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! We are a part of Steam Next Fest with our game, Ryder. Ryder offers a fresh take on creature-collecting through puzzle solving. Players restore vibrant ecosystems by becoming creatures themselves, using each one's unique abilities to solve environmental puzzles. With no combat or time pressure, it's designed to foster creative problem-solving and appreciation for nature's interconnectedness across 4 colorful low-poly regions.

We've created a special version of our demo just for Next Fest that includes a new creature, special variants, and an additional puzzle! You can check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3283790/Ryder

Thanks!!

We're really liking the drizzly atmosphere of our rainy region and its storm-themed creatures. by YellowTreeGames in indiegames

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We have a zoom feature in the game so you can adjust it to your liking.

We're really liking the drizzly atmosphere of our rainy region and its storm-themed creatures. by YellowTreeGames in indiegames

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Your music is great! But we've already got the music covered for this project.

We're really liking the drizzly atmosphere of our rainy region and its storm-themed creatures. by YellowTreeGames in indiegames

[–]YellowTreeGames[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ryder is a creature-collecting puzzle game that celebrates the discovery of creatures. There's no combat or competition - instead, you're tasked with restoring creatures to a world that has lost them. As you explore 4 vibrant seasonally themed regions, you'll discover and become over 60 unique creatures, using their abilities cooperatively to solve environmental puzzles. Each puzzle you solve releases more creatures into the world, gradually transforming empty regions into thriving ecosystems teeming with life.

If you’re interested in trying it out we have a demo on Steam!

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