RoundUp № 36
June was an exciting month for game developers! One of the most significant events is the Steam Next Fest, where developers release playable demos, gather valuable player feedback, and build excitement ahead of their games’ launches. There were also some major game jams, like the The Very Serious Juniper Dev Game Jam, the NES Jam, the Game Poems Jam, and the Manifesto Jam!
We also had a Miniature Paint Night, starring our yellow gamelien, Terrence! Check out the pictures on instagram!
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Dev Updates
- Tony Wojnar finished creating the Crayon Canyon level for Dribble 2 and is now working on a static-themed level!
- Eternal Delta Games put up a demo of their game, Yacht Sea: Island Casino for Steam Next Fest! A non-idle clicker dice game about getting rich the honest way: brazen cheating and lucky rolls. Bribe the dealer, rig the table, chase bigger payouts, and cool it down before the casino catches on.
- Dustin Triplett has been working on a typing game in godot. What if there was a Typing of the Dead spinoff, but for destroying your personal demons holding you back?
- Goofy Gourd Studios has been working on a dialogue system to play mid-battle!
- Todd Mitchell posted a clip from a side-scrolling brawler made in Godot at a hot-topic historical site!
- CodeInInk uploaded a prototype of Goblin City Planner! Connect houses and caves together as you expand the transportation in the depths of a goblin city. Do well and you’re entrusted with more of the city; poorly .. well, it’s best not to think of that now.
Events
- STLVGMO (St. Louis Video Game Music Orchestra) is playing their third concert on July 11th at Webster Groves High School. Echoes of Hyrule will feature music from the Legend of Zelda franchise. Check out their trailer!
- Video Game Music Fest featuring 3 of 5, Boxwood Currents, Joystick Drift, and The Vibe Exchange with representation from STLGameDev, STLVGMO, and Gateway Blerds on Sunday 7/19 at Moshmellow. Admission is just $10!
- MOGameCon is happening once again at Greensfelder Rec Complex in Queeny Park on Saturday 7/25. Come out to check out retro games, arcade games, and visit STLGameDev’s table while you’re there! Admission is $10. If you’re interested in volunteering to help out at our table, email us.
Visual Art
- StarBiscute made some amazing Knights of Guinevere fan art!
- Xain Russell made some great Mina the Hollower and Spyro the Dragon fan art!
- Lucia Williams made this fantastic Amazing Digital Circus cosplay!
Game Jam Releases
- Axol Studio released The Colisino for The Very Serious Juniper Dev Game Jam. Fight your way to Big Wins at the Calisino! Spin to determine your opponents each round!
- Renhet Studio released Beelze Pub as part of Comfy Jam: Summer! You are Skelly, a laid-back skeletender filling in behind the bar at Beelze Pub for the weekend. Your job is simple: mix drinks, serve customers, and keep the business running until the boss gets back. Everyone arrives with their own problems, questionable life choices, and surprisingly strong opinions about cocktails.
Music Releases
- Nathan Amiri made this cool song site inspired by My Singing Monsters where you can hear different combinations of tracks by toggling them on/off.
News
- Butterscotch Shenanigans’ How Many Dudes? was nominated for Best Strategic Roguelike for TMG! It’s set to release on Steam and mobile July 30th!
Game Releases
- Ryan Swanson released Mini Raid Leader on Steam! Mini Raid Leader is a single-player Action RTS, in which you command an ever-growing party of heroes to take down powerful bosses.
Upcoming Events
Participate in these events from our community!
JUL 09
07:00 PM
July GameDev Social!
Chat with fellow creators about making, playing, and admiring games! Talk about your game ideas and get inspired! Make friends and find collaborators. Our monthly hangout is open to EVERYONE!
WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION THIS MONTH!
WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION THIS MONTH!
JUL 20
06:30 PM
Game Club: Sunless Sea
Game Club is like a book club except we pick a game to play each month and then meet up to discuss it with a focus on game design. Our game for this month is Sunless Sea!
JUL 25
11:00 AM
MOGameCon 2026
This is not an official STLGameDev event, but we will have a table there once again. Stop by and say hi if you attend!
General admission tickets for the convention are $10 and will be available at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets online, check out the MOGameCon website.
JUL 25
03:00 PM
July Game Audio Club - Project Share
If you’re into making video game music or sound design (or just curious) come hang out with us once a month! Doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or just starting out— everyone’s welcome. Just bring your love for game audio. Chill time where you can share your work, get feedback, or just vibe with people who love game audio.
JUL 27
05:00 PM
July Gamedev Work Night
St. Louis County Library Clark Family branch is hosting casual work time for local game developers in the Creative Lab. Bring your project to work on and talk with other devs for feedback or fun. This is open to EVERYONE ages 14 and up.
AUG 06
05:00 PM
Game Night at MO History Museum
The Missouri History Museum is having a big Game Night featuring games and creators from the St. Louis area (including STLGameDev)!
AUG 13
07:00 PM
August GameDev Social!
Chat with fellow creators about making, playing, and admiring games! Talk about your game ideas and get inspired! Make friends and find collaborators. Our monthly hangout is open to EVERYONE!
WE WILL BE AT A SPECIAL LOCATION THIS MONTH!
WE WILL BE AT A SPECIAL LOCATION THIS MONTH!
AUG 29
12:00 PM
Share & Play: Game Playtesting!
Join us for casual game playtesting! This is an opportunity for developers to share their progress, observe playtesting, and get feedback on their projects, and for local game enthusiasts to get their hands on new games, prototypes, and give helpful feedback.
