Akseli | πΉοΈHeroSquare - the β¬ metroidvania!πΉοΈ
@akseliv.bsky.social
π€ 85
π₯ 70
π 101
I make a videogame!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2440500/HeroSquare/
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If you bought HeroSquare, then first of all a *big thank you*! If you also have time to leave a review it would help a lot! π Currently at 4/10 Steam user reviews to get an aggregate score π
store.steampowered.com/app/2440500/...
#steam
#indiedev
#indiegames
#solodev
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about 1 month ago
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Some QoL updates coming to HeroSquare soon! ( can you spot it?)
#indiegames
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6 days ago
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Read some very nice words on HeroSquare π "I think this game is the definition of a hidden gem. Smooth control, variety of puzzles and it can get VERY difficult. Happy I took a chance on this game." The best part of being a dev is knowing that people enjoy your work!
#indiegames
#solodev
12 days ago
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GIVEAWAY TIME! I'm giving away *2* HeroSquare Steam keys! ππ
store.steampowered.com/app/2440500/...
To enter, reply with something that is square! π³ (The winners will be randomly selected and giveaway closes Nov 2nd 23:59 EEST)
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#retrogaming
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HeroSquare on Steam
HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you ...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2440500/HeroSquare/
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Akseli | πΉοΈHeroSquare - the β¬ metroidvania!πΉοΈ
NinaMeep
17 days ago
Bit of a packed month with TC but shout out to the devs for letting us play their amazing games this month - ODale Studios -
@herrorstudio.bsky.social
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@weenkus.bsky.social
-
@akseliv.bsky.social
- Puppy Studio -
@heavylunchco.bsky.social
. Be sure to play the demos and wishlist them yourself!
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Giveaway closed! Winners have been delivered their keys! Happy adventuring in HeroSquare!
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HeroSquare still -25% off on Steam, until Oct 20th π₯³π₯³ π¨π¨π¨ 1. I'll be raffling *2 Steam keys* 2. make a square pun in a reply below to be entered! 3. raffle closes on 23:59 Oct 20 EEST)
#steam
#indiegames
#raffle
#gamedev
#metroidvania
29 days ago
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If you bought HeroSquare, then first of all a *big thank you*! If you also have time to leave a review it would help a lot! π Currently at 4/10 Steam user reviews to get an aggregate score π
store.steampowered.com/app/2440500/...
#steam
#indiedev
#indiegames
#solodev
#gamedev
about 1 month ago
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After working on it by myself for years, it's a bit surreal to see HeroSquare on the "New & Trending" list of metroidvanias!
#indiedev
#solodev
#indiegames
#gamedev
#metroidvania
about 1 month ago
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@ninameep.bsky.social
did an absolutely lovely stream of HeroSquare recently! πβ» I'm told it's not the easiest game, but Nina makes it look a breeze! π
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2eM...
Get HeroSquare on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2440500/...
#gamedev
#indiedev
#indiegames
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HeroSquare // Preview
YouTube video by NinaMeep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2eM7kV8ifg
about 1 month ago
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An dev can live a long time off this kind of review! π Check HeroSquare out for yourself here
store.steampowered.com/app/2440500/...
#indiedev
#steam
#gamedev
#metroidvania
#indiegames
about 1 month ago
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New & trending metroidvanias! (HeroSquare looks like a sweet deal, just saying!)
#steam
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about 1 month ago
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HeroSquare in the same "under 10" promotion as Clover Pit. Almost famous π
#indiegames
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about 1 month ago
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Shoutouts to the 3 people who have spent +200 minutes in the HeroSquare demo! That's dedication π Try out the free demo yourself!
store.steampowered.com/app/2440500/...
#indiegames
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#indiedev
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about 1 month ago
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Excited to share an in-depth review of HeroSquare by Metroidvania Guy! π Won't spoil, but I enjoyed it a lot! β
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hdT...
#indiegames
#gamedev
#indiedev
#solodev
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HeroSquare - Metroidvania Review + Tier List
YouTube video by Metroidvania Guru
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hdTZZGsZ34
about 1 month ago
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HeroSquare is OUT ON STEAM TODAY! πππ Also part of the Finnish Games Week '25 event, with a launch discount until October 20th π₯³
#indiegames
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#steam
about 1 month ago
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Made another Indie Sunday post over on r/games! Consider upvoting if you like what I do π
www.reddit.com/r/Games/comm...
#indiegames
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#solodev
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From the Games community on Reddit: HeroSquare - Akseli Virtanen - Retro-inspired colorful metroidvania with a parry twist!
Explore this post and more from the Games community
https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1nyydko/herosquare_akseli_virtanen_retroinspired_colorful/
about 1 month ago
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I've got two exciting things coming up tomorrow! Takes self control to just look at them in my inbox π
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about 1 month ago
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A
#screenshotsaturday
of a lovely, exciting green button! π©
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about 1 month ago
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It's fan art of HeroSquare! π
@paulavaynshteyn.bsky.social
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about 1 month ago
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"If youβre looking for a new metroidvania experience, I can highly recommend you give this one a shot."
@paulavaynshteyn.bsky.social
wrote up a very nice piece about HeroSquare over at The Nerdy Type! π π€π€π€
thenerdytype.com/2025/10/02/h...
#indiegames
#indiedev
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HeroSquare: Simple visuals give little warning of what's to come in this brutal retro metroidvania
Not every game needs detailed, intricate art to shine. HeroSquare has brutal mechanics that will challenge you at every step.
https://thenerdytype.com/2025/10/02/herosquare-simple-visuals-give-little-warning-of-whats-to-come-in-this-brutal-retro-metroidvania/
about 2 months ago
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Hello
#screenshotsaturday
! βββ My game HeroSquare is coming out in 11 days!!!!
#indiegames
#solodev
#retro
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about 2 months ago
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HeroSquare release date is getting close! Be hero, be square on October 7th!
#WishlistWednesday
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#solodev
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about 2 months ago
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Be hero - be square!
#trailertuesday
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3 months ago
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ββHeroSquare is coming to Steam on Oct 7th! ββ Be a hero - be square!
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3 months ago
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HeroSquare's original September release date has been pushed to Oct 7th due to unforeseen circumstances! π
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3 months ago
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π¨HeroSquare now has a release date - it's coming on Steam on September 16th! π¨ Be there, *be square*! π
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3 months ago
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Do we like maps? This is the green zone from HeroSquare! π
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5 months ago
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Since HeroSquare is releasing in September, I gave myself an afternoon to sketch *NEW GAME IDEAS*. The notebook says: "Monochrome dungeon crawler" π
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5 months ago
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Greetings
#WishlistWednesday
π Next Fest brought a lot of new eyes (and hands) on HeroSquare! Thank you very much! π
#indiegames
#gamedev
#solodev
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#atari
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5 months ago
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Thank you
@plabs.bsky.social
for playing my Next Fest demo! Really enjoyed watching you figure out the battles and puzzles! π
#indiegames
#gamedev
#SteamNextFest
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5 months ago
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Thank you
#SteamNextFest
!π€β£ The day 1 wishlist spike is really heart warming! π
#indiegames
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5 months ago
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Something really cool about seeing your own game in
#SteamNextFest
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5 months ago
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Steam Next Fest starts tomorrow! Check out the new trailer for HeroSquare - the metroidvania where no corners were cut! ππ²
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Hello Wednesday Wishlisters! HeroSquare has a new trailer for
#SteamNextFest
! Check out the square metroidvania!
#WishlistWednesday
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6 months ago
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Currently sending out press preview keys for HeroSquare π If you cover games and want one, drop a PM!
#indiegames
#gamedev
#steam
#SteamNextFest
6 months ago
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Whenever
@atari.com
figure out the anniversary for 'Adventure' ...just let me know? π
#screenshotsaturday
#indiegames
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6 months ago
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Asking you to support my pre- Next Fest Indie Sunday post! Thanks a lot! ππππ
www.reddit.com/r/Games/comm...
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HeroSquare - Akseli Virtanen - ATARI inspired metroidvania with a parry twist!
https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1kv77l6/herosquare_akseli_virtanen_atari_inspired/
6 months ago
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Mailing out the press preview keys for HeroSquare soon π If you cover indie games, and would like one, do drop me a PM!
#indiegames
#gamedev
#SteamNextFest
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6 months ago
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Hey
#WishlistWednesday
!βββ Which game does HeroSquare remind you of?
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6 months ago
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Not
#ScreenshotSaturday
yet, but I think these new snaps of HeroSquare looks really nice!
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#solodev
#pixelart
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6 months ago
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Hello
#WishlistWednesday
π Here's some exploration from HeroSquare. What lies at the end of the tunnels?
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6 months ago
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Hey
#TrailerTuesday
π Touch 2 flags, open door!
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6 months ago
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How come it is
#screenshotsaturday
again already βοΈ Which one is your favourite boss out of the 3 below? π
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#solodev
#metroidvania
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6 months ago
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Hello
#WishlistWednesday
πππ This is HeroSquare - the metroidvania where no corners were cut!
#indiegame
#gamedev
#solodev
#retrogaming
#steam
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6 months ago
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What's up
#screenshotsaturday
? π Here's a quick battle from HeroSquare β
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7 months ago
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Even small enemies can become big problem in the red zone!
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7 months ago
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Hi
#TrailerTuesday
! Here are 3 boss fights from my upcoming metroidvania HeroSquare πΎπΎπΎ
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7 months ago
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Have a great
#screenshotsaturday
π Here you see some sinusoidal capers from HeroSquare!
#gamedev
#indiegames
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7 months ago
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Have a great
#TrailerTuesday
! Here's about 20 seconds of HeroSquare π (coming later in 2025)
#indiegames
#gamedev
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7 months ago
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Greetings
#screenshotsaturday
π HeroSquare is oldschool arcade action, but also a metroidvania!
#indiegames
#retro
#solodev
#arcade
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