Howdy folks! Today Rise of Piracy is taking part in the Steam Ocean Fest! I'm releasing patch 43! Crammed with fixes & improvements :) Also, we also are bundling with another Pirate game which launches today! Details in the patch notes #gamedev #riseofpiracy #indiedev

Rise of Piracy hit 400 reviews this week! Delighted with how the game has been received after only 2 months in Early Access. So many folks see the potential & have put many hours into it. Its extremely motivating. Thank you <3 #gamedev #indiegame #solodev #riseofpiracy

One of the most amazing things about #EarlyAccess is seeing the reaction to the updates. I genuinely love working on the game & seeing these kinds of reactions right after an update is incredible. Thank you all, kind strangers! #reviews #solodev #riseofpiracy #gamedev #indiedev

Rise of Piracy Patch 41 is out! Alot of heavily requested items such as game speed changes, formation improvements and other QOL items in there! store.steampowered.com/news/app/140... Delighted with how its been received so far! #gamedev #indiedev #pirategame #riseofpiracy

Howdy folks, Rise of Piracy UPDATE 40 now live after 2 Months in Early Access! Try Rise of Piracy now - link in bio :) #earlyaccess #pirategame #rts

Now streaming the development of my Colony Sim + RPG game! ⚒️🤖⚔️ More building improvements, tweaks and fixes! The new building system is already solid (which is very nice!), but it still need a few changes to really shine! 🛖 Come join me! www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory #gamedev #indiedev #godotengine

Roadmap Update & Pretty beefy patch notes to Rise of Piracy this week! store.steampowered.com/news/app/140... #indiedev #gamedev #riseofpiracy #rts

One month in Early Access! 36 updates later and here we are: store.steampowered.com/news/app/140... Thanks folks <3 #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #pirategame #rts

Almost a full month into Early Access and sitting at just over 300 Reviews! Delighted with all the feedback and critique I'm getting. So many helpful folks on the forums & discord helping with the design of Rise of Piracy. Thanks folks, Onward and Upward! #indiedev #gamedev #riseofpiracy

Rise of Piracy - Three Weeks in Early Access! And on St. Patricks day! AND we just so happened to hit 300 reviews! Thank you :D ! I'll be live later today playing some Games From Ireland to celebrate! #indiedev #stpatricksday #riseofpiracy

Hi Folks! Rise of Piracy will be taking part in the Games From Ireland event from now until next week 🙂 Be sure to drop in and see all the amazing creations from my fellow Irish Game Devs. Big shoutout to Imirt for the invite and including us 💪 #irishgamedev #indiedev #solodev

Rise of Piracy will be taking part in this event! Delighted and super proud of the Irish Game Dev scene & Imirt :) #irish #gamedev #indiedev

Today marks 2 weeks in #EarlyAccess! I want to express my sincerest thank you to every single one of you. I couldn't be happier with the way things have gone. I'm excited to continue growing the game onward to v1.0 & my motivation is at an all time high! #indiedev #gamedev

Hello #ScreenshotSaturday ! Rise of Piracy - Available NOW! #gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy #pirates

We just crossed over 200 reviews! Thank you all so much <3 Never thought it possible :) Delighted with the community that's forming & the support I've received. Onward to v1.0! 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️ #indiedev #gamedev #unity3d

Today marks one week since I hit that big red button on Steam! Here are some of the screenshots from the community enjoying the game 😀 My sincerest thanks to everyone whose jumped in and contributed. I'm very excited for the path ahead to v1.0 #indiedev #newgame #earlyaccess

I can't stop sharing these 😄 Another kind stranger coming in, interacting with the discord in a nice, constructive and friendly way, giving fantastic feedback, and then dropping a review, after 10 hours of play! Wonderful. Thank you so much!!! #review #rts #earlyaccess

Hello #ScreenshotSaturday ! Rise of Piracy - Coming to EARLY ACCESS 24 February 2026!. #gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy #pirates

Another absolutely wonderful review on my game :) Thank you so so so much. So many kind strangers have showed up that just want to help out. I can't deal 🥲 My sincerest thanks. Delighted :) #gamedev #newRTS #rtsgame

We just hit 100+ reviews! Thank you all SO MUCH! 77% is more than I ever thought was possible. I'm so glad you're enjoying the game as much as I'm enjoying the feedback, community, and meeting so many fantastic pirates! Thank you 🙂 Seriously. ❤️ #indiedev #earlyaccess #pirates #newgame

We rarely will write a game review, but @irishjohngames.bsky.social 's new game Rise of Piracy is one that we couldn't resist. Check out our review and consider picking it up on steam. 10% off this week! @microprose.bsky.social #indiegame store.steampowered.com/app/1400660/...

An amazing review of my game. I can't tell you how much this means to me. Thank you, kind stranger. I'm delighted you're enjoying my game. #indiegame #wholesome #gamedev #launchday

Ahoy! Rise of Piracy is NOW Available on STEAM in Early Access! We've surpassed my wildest expectations already & I do hope you enjoy playing the game I look forward to bringing the game to v1.0 with your feedback Thank you all! John #newreleases #steamgame #gaming #indiedev

Rise of Piracy Releases in EARLY ACCESS TOMORROW!!! (24 Feb 2026) Link In Bio. #gamedev #indiegamedev #pirategame

Rise of Piracy releases TOMORROW! Make sure you've already wishlisted & you should receive an email within a day. I'm beside myself 😂 Thank you all for your support <3 #indiegame #irish #gamedev #newreleases #earlyaccess

Rise of Piracy Releases in EARLY ACCESS on Tuesday! (24 Feb 2026) Link In Bio. #gamedev #indiegamedev #pirategame

Rise of Piracy Pricing Information is finally here! store.steampowered.com/news/app/140... Releasing this Tuesday 24th February! #gamedev #pricing #riseofpiracy

My #indiegame has hit #2 in Popular Upcoming on Steam!!! Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/1400660/... Coming this TUESDAY 24th Feb to Early Access! #indiegamedev #earlyaccess #gaming

Hello #ScreenshotSaturday ! Rise of Piracy - Coming to EARLY ACCESS 24 February 2026!. #gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy #pirates

Rise of Piracy Releases in EARLY ACCESS on Tuesday! (24 Feb 2026) Link In Bio. #gamedev #indiegamedev #pirategame

Rise of Piracy Releases in EARLY ACCESS on Tuesday! (24 Feb 2026) Link In Bio. #gamedev #indiegamedev #pirategame

Hello #ScreenshotSaturday ! Rise of Piracy - Coming to EARLY ACCESS soon. #gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy #pirates

Its OFFICIAL, Rise of Piracy Early Access begins: 24 February 2026 ! Check out the full announcement here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/140... #earlyaccess #riseofpiracy #pirategame #irish #gamedev

Hello #ScreenshotSaturday ! Rise of Piracy - Coming to EARLY ACCESS soon. #gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy #pirates

Turns out that building walls is a good thing! Especially when your enemy doesn't want to drive around them. Surely it's a defenders advantage to be able to shoot through the walls, but that's what artillery is for! #ShowMeSunday #theunwantedwar #indiedev #rts #gamedev

My game SECTOR ZERO just got released on STEAM! 🎉 #indiedev #gamedev

Hello #ScreenshotSaturday ! Rise of Piracy - Coming to EARLY ACCESS soon. #gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy #pirates

Rise of Piracy - Coming to EARLY ACCESS soon. #gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy #pirates

Hey friends my streams and YouTube videos are back!! Live dev interviews and asset reviews coming back every week!!! Well every month at least Watch me with the amazing West Brothers @tubbycrumbles.bsky.social @macspeedee.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ddg... #gamedev #indiedev #unity

New video for our new #unity3d asset coming soon to the #assetstore #madewithunity #indiegamedev #indiegamedeveloper #procedural #animation #gamedev #gamedeveloper www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHaC...

Teaser for a new #unity3d asset coming soon to the #assetstore #madewithunity #indiegamedev #indiegamedeveloper #procedural www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQSG...

There's currently a Steam Detective Fest event right now, and there's some very neat games on sale, such as The Séance of Blake Manor, a game that is quite honestly pure genius. I still need to play more of it to give it a proper recommendation, but it's been thoroughly brilliant so far.

The engine we use & the Game I'm making #unity #madewithunity #indiedev #indiegame

Decembers update to Rise of Piracy is live :) store.steampowered.com/news/app/140... #pirategame #riseofpiracy #rtsgame

Hello #TeaseYaGame ! Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Featuring hybrid-RTS mechanics, fleet building and world conquering. Wishlist Rise of Piracy on Steam! #indiedev #gamedev #pirates

Spent a few days polishing the in-game achievements (🎖️Medals) and the skin unlock menu! Very satisfying to unlock new colors and ships when you've earned them! Which one is your favorite? 🎨👨‍🎨 #gamedev #indiedev #roguelite #solodev #unity #JetBrainsRider #UI #gamedesign #indiegame

Hope I'm not too late for #PitchYaGame! Heres the latest teaser for my upcoming RTS / Exploration style game with Fleet Building / Large scale battles & RTS invasions! Wishlist Rise of Piracy on Steam! #indiedev #gamedev #pirates

I missed the #2 in art and #3 in fun announcement for our entry, but I watched the VOD, and I'm still smiling. Thank you @sciantsmedia.com and @irishjohngames.bsky.social for hosting the JernJam this year! I can't stop saying it...I had a BLAST working on this game with @captain-onosa.bsky.social!

"You Had Mead at Hello" won 3rd Place in Fun! Amazing job, team! Simply put, I'm overwhelmed. I'd never built an automation/tycoon game. I wasn't sure if it would work. Yet, people voted it was fun. I just.. wow! @irishjohngames.bsky.social & @sciantsmedia.com 👀 www.twitch.tv/irishjohngames

JERNJAM! We played so many wonderful games made by the community and handed out so many prizes with @irishjohngames.bsky.social ! Thank you @ultrasaurus.ca @drdaubs.bsky.social @pennymeowy.bsky.social @sp00kysprinkles @gr1mreaper619 for the raids! We passed the love to @hypnotikgames.bsky.social!