A solo indie dev turning childhood dreams into reality by grace. Currently working on Mancalero!
Joined June 2026
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Introducing the v1.02 Demo Update for Mancalero!
Available October 8th ahead of NextFest for PC, Mac and Linux!
🎲 Unlock and sow special marbles with roguelike progression and high scores
🧠 Build set synergies and win with strategy
🎮 Best bosses that alter the rules
#gamedev #indiedev #roguelike #screenshotsaturday
Prototyping some changes and polish after NextFest and in advance of my game launch next week. Yes that's right, next week!! 🤯
Here's a change to the end of run summary- A lot more detailed and visual- it was always one of my favourite screens before this.
#SteamNextFest #gamedev #IndieGameDev
The changes aren't live yet but check out Mancalero for yourself and if you like it, give it a wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/4…
Quite a humble first NextFest, and maybe some could consider it a failure, but nearly 100 people took the time to play Mancalero out of over 7,000 demos, and 14.3% of them Wishlisted after playing!
Thank you all so much!!
#SteamNextFest #IndieGameDev
Some more stats- a majority of players ended 10 minutes in as expected- probably noticed the game wasn't their thing right from the get-go, but perhaps my tutorial and first match picks up too slow?
Nearly a quarter played for 30 minutes (the intended playtime w/o endless) and only a few (14%) went beyond. I might be the one who played for 5 hours too haha
Currently sitting at 240 wishlists, thankful for each and everyone!
ArchiusDev - Wishlist Mancalero on Steam! retweeted
Mancalero @ArchiusDev
Mancalero is the ancient strategy board game of Mancala, rebuilt as a roguelike deckbuilder. Collect special marbles, stack blessings, discover synergies, and break every table with increasing scores.
store.steampowered.com/app/4…
Appreciate the shout out!! Thankful for all the people checking out, playing and wishlisting Mancalero ☺️
📢 #SteamNextFest 6⃣
Let's take maybe the last dance of this amazing Fest, there are amazing projects by incredible Devs! 🫡
Let me know your favorite Demo or what should be known more... it is impossible to find everything, so I need you to tell me!😃
I read you everyday!💖
ArchiusDev - Wishlist Mancalero on Steam! retweeted
🕹️ Hi talented #gamedevs! I hope everyone is having a nice Saturday 💜
Here's a #screenshotsaturday post!
Reply to this post updates for your #games (any game links, photos, videos etc) 🎮
💜 like
🗨️ comment
🔄 repost!
#indiegame #saturdayscreenshot #gaming #indiedev #gamedevelopment
ArchiusDev - Wishlist Mancalero on Steam! retweeted
Hey streamers and content creators, are you looking for something colourful and funny yet spooky with monster lore to play during Halloween? Check out Hungry Horrors on Steam.
#halloween #indiegames #pixelart
Based on Chris Z's October 2026 NextFest Tracker, Mancalero's wishlist increase will fall within this range.
So far it's been quite accurate- I would've loved more coverage, but I'm so thankful for those who've taken the time to view my game, try it and even give feedback!
#SteamNextFest #GameDev
Completely missed this, thanks for the shout out!!
#SteamNextFest
Mancalero by @ArchiusD: Mancala + deckbuilding + bosses that cheat
Face the Puzzle: Masked Journey by @rockbenchstudio: sokoban with masks
ASANA by @AsanaComic: fully voiced sci-fi visual novel
ArchiusDev - Wishlist Mancalero on Steam! retweeted
Mancalero by @ArchiusD: Mancala + deckbuilding + bosses that cheat
Face the Puzzle: Masked Journey by @rockbenchstudio: sokoban with masks
ASANA by @AsanaComic: fully voiced sci-fi visual novel
Using AI to make games should open up more time and opportunity for validation and improvement. Catching bugs and errors like… 6 fingers 😭
Vibe your way to 50K.
The 2026 Epic AI MegaJam begins Nov 12: epic.gm/epic-ai-megajam-2026
ALT Red pill or blue pill meme from The Matrix, about choosing between two paths. Two open hands are held out on a black background. The red pill is labeled “Ship awesome games in a weekend.” The blue pill is labeled “Wait months to prototype.”
Two Mancalero bosses with two rule changes:
* 👑 The Sower King - banks double in his storehouse
* 💀 The Skeleton King - taxes every sown bone marble by adding a marble to his storehouse.
Cheaters, the both of them! Nevertheless...
Mancalero is in Steam Next Fest! Play the free demo, then follow and wishlist ahead of launch:
store.steampowered.com/app/4…...
#SteamNextFest #IndieGameDevs
ArchiusDev - Wishlist Mancalero on Steam! retweeted
We're hosting this week's official #TurnBasedThursday on X! 🎉
⚙️ #GameDev / #IndieDev, reply & show us all your turn-based video games; use the hashtag!
🎮 #TurnBased fans, @ games who should be in this thread; ♥ / 🔁 great games from the replies!
RPGs, strategy games, sims & more all welcome!
Mancalero just passed 200 wishlists on Steam! 🎲
I’m grateful for every wishlist, demo play, share and even critique! 🙏
Mancalero is in Steam Next Fest! Play the free demo, follow, wishlist and leave a review ahead of the Nov 4 launch:
store.steampowered.com/app/4…
#steamnextfest #gamedev
Come say Hi and see me play more of my Demo this #SteamNextFest!
xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1aKbdEaEE…
NextFest Day 2 - Mancalero Dev plays Demo! xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1aKbdEaEE…
Hoping to stream again shortly- this time on YT, Twitch, Steam and X with some more Mancalero!
#SteamNextFest #indiegames
Thanks for the shoutout!! Much appreciated!
Pushing a little update shortly for some minor fixes!
Hope that you all enjoy playing Mancalero this NextFest and thank you all for so much support- we're literally at 199 wishlists! 🥳
🪨Mancala rebuilt as a roguelike, break every table with huge scores. @ArchiusDev
🔮Special marbles with their own effects, Lightning, Fire, Glass.
🎲Stack Blessings and discover hidden set bonuses.
👹Bosses that change how the game is played.
♾️8 tables, plus Endless Mode.
