grid&pixels

GILDEN — in development A dark fantasy dungeon crawler Brutal combat • High enemy density Retro-style pixel art Made with GameMaker devlogs ↓ gridpixels.itch.io/project-gilden Follow for development updates. #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart

[NPC: ADRIA] Apothecary of Gilden. Brews healing potions for adventurers. Some remedies come with hidden costs. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #GameDev #GILDEN

[NPC: BRAM] Blacksmith of Gilden. A skilled smith forging weapons for adventurers. Some hammers carry more than just steel. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #GameDev #GILDEN

@WeVennStudios Thanks! He's the kind of guy who thinks every problem can be solved with gold. He'll even remind you to deposit your money before heading back into the dungeon.

@gridandpixels Aurel the treasurer is already a whole mood... what gold-first NPC quirk are you leaning into next?

[NPC: AUREL] Treasurer of Gilden. "Gold is everything. Deposit it before you die." A man who believes every adventure can be measured in golds. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #GameDev #GILDEN

[NPC: JONAH] Guild Master of Gilden. A veteran of the Great Expedition. Some memories refuse to stay buried. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #GameDev #GILDEN

[NPC: GARETH] A cheerful Tavern keeper from a generation after the Great Expedition. Even he has his reasons to venture into the dungeon. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #GameDev #GILDEN

Opening Sequence – WIP Title screen, prologue, and the first three dungeon floors. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

@MarianaMendesMM Thanks! That's fair 😄 I'll tweak the pickup sound.

@gridandpixels Looks awesome, but the coin pickup sound is really annoying

Broadsword – WIP Heavy swings. Long reach. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

@LuckShiomi Hi Luck, Thanks for reaching out and for your interest in GILDEN! I'm currently planning to handle the music myself, so I'm not looking for a composer at the moment. I really appreciate you taking the time to contact me, and I wish you all the best with your work!

@gridandpixels Hi there! Are you planning to add music to this game? I'd love to contribute if you are looking for a composer. Please feel free to check out my portfolio. luckshiomi.my.canva.site/en Would love to discuss on discord if you are interested. Discord: luck_0515

Mantis Swarm – WIP A large group of fast enemies. Testing crowd pressure and player movement. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

Big Worm Encounter – WIP A multi-segment enemy and chest rewards. Multiple items drop at once. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

Potion UI – WIP Red potions can be stocked up to 5. Simple limit for quick management. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

Player Down – WIP When HP reaches 0, the screen fades to black. "You have collapsed..." #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

Status UI – WIP Player stats display in place. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

Inventory UI implemented - WIP Fast item switching and equipment management. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

@puckepuh Thanks, really appreciate it! Glad you like the atmosphere.

@gridandpixels Love how the room feels alive with your pixel art! Can't wait to see the full version. 🎮✨

Fog of War – WIP Open the door, and the room comes alive. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

@olivertaste That’s a really good point. Left-handed makes them feel a bit more alien, but I’m also thinking about keeping it consistent for readability. Still experimenting with the balance.

@gridandpixels Left-handed could make the lizardmen read a bit more alien, but I'd keep the weapon side consistent for combat clarity.

Lizardman Warband Test - WIP Procedural layout / Enemy AI / Combat Currently right-handed in this build. Might switch to left-handed. #PixelArt #IndieDev #WIP #gamedev #GILDEN

@RuneZapGames Yeah, definitely an inspiration — glad it comes through.

@gridandpixels Reminds me of Gauntlet :)