OKAY I have not had a powerful Metroidvania experience since Silksong and it has been bumming me out, but thanks to NSO I am finally playing Metroid Fusion and kinda losing it— this is a beautiful game in every way!

Hey, nothin but good vibes here, but this feels like a lot of info exchange for not even a teensy audio preview? I did pre save but maybe there is a more straightforward way to onboard folks? Don’t let this bother you at all, just like, sharing my experience

Before entering the riverlands, you must know their name. Before you can learn their name, you must please the damkeeper. #metroidvania #pixelArt #indieGame

Made a room to prototype and tune weapons! Here is a subweapon called Nimbus ~ lots of mechanics on display here for the eagle-eyed.. lots of new stuff goin' on in the HUD. ;) REALLY gonna try to get back to posting, it's just so much more fun to make the game. #metroidvania #indieGames #pixelArt

Hmm, if steam thinks so, it must be true

Behind the Kingdom is a huge, action-packed, colorful high-fantasy metroidvania. Explore over 20 interconnected biomes, fight unique bosses, collect ingredients to craft enchantments & customize your loadout. For those who love to get lost in fantastical new worlds! #PitchYaGame #Metroidvania

Meteora.

The moles are perhaps not the brightest of the animal folk, but they love what they do, you know? And that counts for something. #screenshotSaturday #GameDev #indiedevs #metroidvania #pixelArt t.co/jgkDTyRXeg

Q: How many ways to jump is too many? A: No. (note: this is not all the jumping types) #screenshotSaturday #GameDev #indiedevs #metroidvania #pixelArt store.steampowered.com/app/2636830/...

For this #screenshotSaturday, I'm reposting our *world map"*created by @transientcode.bsky.social . (1/?) Like many search-action / metroidvania games, unlocking & completing the "game map* is part of the core gameplay. (CONTINUED IN COMMENTS) #GameDev #indiedevs #metroidvania #pixelArt

Here's an early #screenshotSaturday featuring one of our first bosses! Share if you enjoy, and wishlist to make a dev happy!: store.steampowered.com/app/2636830/... #GameDev #indiedevs #metroidvania #pixelArt

I was told the bugs here were significantly less adorable. Ah, nevertheless! (slashing commences) #GameDev #indiedevs #metroidvania #pixelArt store.steampowered.com/app/2636830/...

Look, I'm trying to use this save point. It's weird with you just hovering like that - I need some space, okay? Alright, that was hurtful, I'm sorry. #GameDev #indiedevs #metroidvania #pixelArt store.steampowered.com/app/2636830/...

If it hurts me, it should hurt you, only fair! #GameDev #indiedevs #metroidvania #pixelArt Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2636830/...

Recreated the first simple puzzle room I ever made for BtK. I still like it... and I still love shrubs! Gives deadly exploration a little of that good ol' holiday cheer. store.steampowered.com/app/2636830/... #screenshotSaturday #GameDev #indiedevs #metroidvania #pixelArt

1) traditional ability gate requires ground pound 2) goofing around with the first subweapon (bombs) 3) realizing it's a sequence breaker 4) hell yeah leave it in #metroidvania #pixelArt #gameDev

Map Update 3/3! Here is the "art map" for the game, created by true original @transientcode.bsky.social. Along w/ the room map shown in prior updates, the player can zoom out to see this alternate viewpoint. It was a DELIGHT working w/ them to keep it accurate to world-traversal. #PixelArt #GameDev

Map update 2/3. Last update showed the beginnings, and here is what it will mostly look like in-game (after you've found the maps in question and visited all non-secret rooms). Music by Alecxs Sunders, more info in replies! #Metroidvania #Fantasy #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieGames

Map progress! This version won't really be seen anywhere, but it's the starting point for what will eventually be in the in-game map menu. All of these rooms are finished in-engine as well; just a big punchlist of tasks before the demo is ready. But getting there! #GameDev #PixelArt #Metroidvania

Long shot, but I’m hoping to find the original artist behind the fox creature here. It was originally a digital painting, I believe. Saw it on my timeline sometime this spring and made this pixel sketch of it- liked it and wanted to share, but also give credit! Anyone recognize it?

Getting all riled up about these huge gameplay updates. (details in replies!) Still hoping for a public demo very soon, stay tuned! #metoidvania #indieDev #pixelArt #videoGames

Welcome, new followers! Behind the Kingdom is a solo-developed metroidvania fantasy action game with an emphasis on large-moveset platforming, tough-but-fair combat, and exploration of beautiful biomes full of secrets. Stay awhile and say hello! #gamedev #pixelArt #metroidvania

In another life, I'm sure we'd all be best buds. #metroidvania #pixelart #indiegame

Please enjoy our fabulous new fantasy paperback-inspired key art by the incredible @teeketch.art - it was a treat to work with him bringing this to life!

Bringing in some clips from other place before adding new stuff - here's a mini-boss from a few months ago! Wild that since then, the has all new AI + scene decor, HUD & PC design have been overhauled (again) - time flies... Be among the 1st to wishlist us! store.steampowered.com/app/2636830/...

Just a little teaser today. Remember adventurers, don't talk to strangers! (This is what usually happens.)

Going to start sharing Behind the Kingdom updates here! Steam page coming soon. Also if you're an indie dev making any kind of retro fantasy game, drop a comment below and I will follow you! #indieDev #metroidvania #pixelArt

Behind the Kingdom is a nonlinear fantasy exploration / action game with a huge, seamless & interconnected map, tons of movement upgrades + character customizations, and vibrant pixel art. Here our some screenshots for our upcoming steam page! #indiedev #metroidvania