This week we polished the Shape Swarm demo ahead of Steam Next Fest — refining the Orbital Growth PowerUp, tightening leveling progression, adding localization, and launching a Mac build. We’re also cutting a new trailer, refreshing screenshots, and preparing Indie Sagas’ first-ever Mini Showcase with a curated lineup and sizzle reel. Big momentum week.
🔷 Shape Swarm — Demo Polish & Prep
We focused on refining the Shape Swarm demo as we gear up for Steam Next Fest.
🔧 What Changed This Week
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Reworked the Orbital Growth PowerUp
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Improved scaling so the orbitals feel more impactful as your build comes online
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Better synergy with mid-game upgrade paths
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Audited and corrected leveling progression
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Cleaned up XP pacing
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Ensured upgrade unlock timing feels intentional
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The goal?
Make the demo feel fast, powerful, and readable — especially for first-time players discovering us during Next Fest.
🌍 Steam Page Updates & Mac Build
We also:
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Added additional localization to the Steam page
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Uploaded a Mac build so more players can jump into the swarm
Accessibility and reach matter — especially during a visibility event like Next Fest. Every extra platform and language increases the chance someone finds us for the first time.
🎬 Trailer & Screenshot Refresh
We’re currently cutting together a new trailer and updating screenshots to better showcase:
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Build power spikes
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Screen-filling chaos
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The neon clarity of enemy swarms
The goal is simple:
When someone lands on the page, they should immediately understand the fantasy —
You get strong fast. Then you see how long you can survive.
📰 Indie Sagas — Mini Showcase Announcement
Speaking of Steam Next Fest…
Indie Sagas will be hosting its first Mini Showcase.
We curated a selection of indie games and will be featuring them:
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On the Indie Sagas website
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Across social platforms
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In a dedicated sizzle reel video
This is something I’ve wanted to do for a while — not just promote our own work, but spotlight other devs launching during Next Fest.
📚 Indie Sagas Weekly Recap
💛 Wishlist Wednesday
Roguelike Deckbuilders
We covered upcoming deckbuilders blending cozy vibes and strategic depth.
Read it here:
https://indiesagas.com/wishlist-wednesday-roguelike-deckbuilders/
🧠 Fear Friday
Psychological Horror
A look at horror that unsettles you mentally rather than overpowering you physically.
Read it here:
https://indiesagas.com/psychological-horror-games-fear-friday/
🎀 Recent Game Features
Don’t Stop, Girlypop!
A high-energy Y2K arena movement shooter where standing still means losing power.
Feature:
https://indiesagas.com/dont-stop-girlypop-y2k-arena-movement-shooter/
Gravethorn
A dark 2D soulslike-metroidvania blending faith, decay, and personal reckoning.
Feature:
https://indiesagas.com/gravethorn-soulslike-metroidvania-review/
🚀 Looking Ahead
Next week is all about:
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Finalizing the trailer cut
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Locking in screenshots
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Finalizing Mini Showcase lineup
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Continuing demo polish
Next Fest is a milestone — not just for Shape Swarm, but for Digital Sagas as a studio and Indie Sagas as a publication.
We’re building games.
We’re building community.
We’re building a platform.
— Jaime
Executive Director
Digital Sagas
Join the Saga.