Humble reminder that growth happens over a long period of time. Our artist had zero experience working with pixel art when we started. He learned the foundations, refined techniques, made it his own, and gave that to Fretless. Proud to share that his efforts have earned us a nomination! 🎨

Super excited that Fretless has been nominated for Best 2D visuals in the @unity.com awards! 🎸🤘 Please vote for Fretless here by November 21st! awards.unity.com #indiegame #indiedev

Ever wonder what it really takes to quit your job, start an indie studio w/ friends & ship a highly-rated RPG? @iamdovetail.bsky.social from @ritualstudios.bsky.social did exactly that w/ Fretless, published by @playdigious.bsky.social Hear all the details here → youtu.be/orXP0ahTMro

When we say Fretless took 8 years, we really mean it took 8 years to find. Many games were started/abandoned. Gameplay from 2019 shows our first level “The Mine” where Rob searched for magical ore to upgrade his Shovel Guitar! #gameprototype #turnbased #indiedev

Shred that Sale! #indiegames

When we started Fretless, Unity did not support aseprite files—it does now 🙏 We found amazing 3rd party tools which afforded rapid iteration of animations and tile maps. Map editor www.mapeditor.org Asprite / Tiled pipeline seanba.com Huge TY! #leveldesign #workflow #indiedev #gamedev #indiedev

Me n the bois when Fretless is on sale rn #steamautumnsale

Our GuitRPG Fretless is going to be in the Steam Autumn Sale this year! 🤘

First post. Hello blues. I make games. I want to talk about games. Proud member of @ritualstudios.bsky.social We made Fretless bit.ly/Fretless-Game I will mostly post about Game Development and Art stuff. For now, here’s my dog. She does not want to get out of bed. Cute. #welcome #indiedev

Shred our GuitaRPG! #screenshotsaturday ♪ Turn-based QTE's ♪ Deck-Building Synergies ♪ You can pet the dog! ↓🎼Available on STEAM🎼↓ store.steampowered.com/app/2429050/... (Still not feeling the music? Check out the reviews to see if it might be your jam!)

This was fun to animate haha #FretlessFriday

Thanks @matt.bsky.social for this amazing interview and video. Please go check it out if you want to support a quality creator, and get some insight about how Fretless was made! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

The time has finally come to make a big decision. But first, my video on @ritualstudios.bsky.social, Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is up now! But it's on a brand new Flow State YouTube channel. (Please subscribe!) The game is incredible and the team are so cool. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZpK...

lets gooooooooooo

Final Boss 🤘 #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

As someone who really enjoys playing and nerding out about guitars, this game is such a joy.

@krep.bsky.social was amazing to work with and helped us out immensely. You should hire them if you need next level pixel art! #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev

We recently did an interview with 80Level about how we pitched our game to publishers! Lots of unexpected challenges during the process. If you have any questions about it let me know and I'll do my best to answer :) Check it out here! 👇 80.lv/articles/tip... #indiedev #gamedev

I just finished playing this The boss fights and animations are so damn cool, and the amount of customization with each of the instruments makes for tons of fun unique builds 👀 This game is so much fun If you have not played yet, you should, highly recommend 🎸

Hehehe… musician humour @ritualstudios.bsky.social @playdigious.bsky.social @robscallon.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/eL7tO...

THANK YOU SHREDDERS! GO PLAY FRETLESS ON STEAM! #guitarpg #fretless

I started playing Fretless a few days ago and it is freaking awesome - a GuitaRPG with musically driven combat, Slay the Spire esque combat but with timed inputs ala Paper Mario. Tons of heart and music homages, made by a prolific music YouTuber and team. Highly recommend youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

⭐️Fretless has a 99% positive rating on Steam!⭐️ Thanks to everyone who bought and played the game, and left us these amazing reviews. We've been blown away by all your feedback and we're working on a patch to fix the most pressing issues. Will tell you more about that asap!

I've been playing this the last few days and omg it's amazing! If you like rhythm games, RPGs, deck building, story driven games, or just an amazing soundtrack, then Fretless is for you. Go be a Literal Guitar Hero and play this game!!

ICYMI yesterday, my July review is out over on the @funandgamespod.bsky.social Patreon. It’s free to read whether you are a member or not! This month I wrote about the turn-based rhythm guitarpg, Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson from @ritualstudios.bsky.social! www.patreon.com/posts/matts-...

I spy with my little eye a familiar little pigeon (and our @passthecontroller.bsky.social family)

Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson Review comicbuzz.com/fretless-the... @ritualstudios.bsky.social @robscallon.bsky.social @playdigious.bsky.social #Fretless #Indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogames

🎸 Fretless is OUT NOW on STEAM! 🎸 Instead of collecting swords and shields, you battle with guitars, synthesizers, and riffs! Upgrade your pedal board, collect instrument mods, and explore a vibrant world full of music! 🐸🔔 Get Fretless here! bit.ly/Fretless-Game

FRETLESS IRL!?! LAUNCHING TOMORROW ON STEAM! #indiedev #fretless

We made a documentary about the making of Fretless that will go up on @robscallon.bsky.social 's channel tomorrow along with the release of Fretless! There is a premiere for it up now if you want to hang out before :) 🎸 ITS A BIG DAY FOR MUSIC RPGS 🎸 youtu.be/3USobO6qRHE?...

From Paper to Pixel, Our guitaRPG Fretless is out in 2 Days! #indiedev #fretless

Thanks for the great video! Fretless comes out July 17th!!!

Your welcome Jeff! 🍑 Fretless is out in 3 Days! #indiedev

Launching this week: @thiooliveira.bsky.social - Arashi Gaiden @dave.powerhoof.com - The Drifter @ritualstudios.bsky.social - Fretless Neon Abyss 2 @alikestudio.bsky.social - Bring You Home @adventneon.bsky.social - Advent Neon #indiegame #indiedev

🎮 4 hyped indie games this week: 🎻 Fretless: Wrath of Riffson – Jul 17 👊 Little Fighter 2 Remastered – Jul 18 🧪 Kaizen: A Factory Story – Jul 14 ☠️ Dust Raiders – Jul 17 Which one's on your list? #indiegames #indiedev #gaming @ritualstudios.bsky.social @coincidence.games @playdigious.bsky.social

Fight Musical Bosses in 4 Days! Our guitaRPG Fretless comes out on Steam July 17th #indiedev #gamedev

PET THE DOG IN 5 DAYS! Our GuitaRPG Fretless comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam ♪ #canyoupetthedog #indiedev

FRETLESS IN 6 DAYS! Our GuitaRPG comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam ♪ #indiedev #gamedev

Our GuitaRPG Fretless comes out on July 17th! Wishlist it now on Steam! #indiedev #gamedev

Get ready for Fretless to cure your GAS on July 17th!

So excited to jump into Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson this weekend! Shout out to @ritualstudios.bsky.social for the review code! Look forward to review coming to the @funandgamespod.bsky.social Patreon soon! Free for any and all to read. Don't miss out! Join here: www.patreon.com/c/funandgame...

(っ◔◡◔)っ 🎸JULY 17TH 🎸 #indiedev #fretless

SLAP da BASS! #indiedev #gamedev

Battle of the Bands awaits! #indiedev #gamedev #fretless

How to create animations in my musical RPG Fretless... Storyboard Everything! #indiedev #gamedev

Calm before the Storm... What are your games chill moments? #indiedev #gamedev

Even the menus make music in Fretless! #indiedev #gamedev #fretless

In 30min, Jeff Linville from @ritualstudios.bsky.social working on #Fretless, will be participating in Unity's gameshow! (and he'll win because he has to!)

Going to be on @unity.com Versus Mode stream today at 11am CT! Should be super fun www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m15...

Finn chatted with the team of @ritualstudios.bsky.social and @playdigious.bsky.social to talk about #Fretless, one of the best demos on the #PAXEast2025 showfloor. Fretless won a 2025 Socky Award! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywMO...