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Murray Smith

@murrdoggames

Indie game dev. Wishlist DeckTerra on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3760980/

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Will Slay the Spire's Co-op Mode Be Good?
Will Slay the Spire's Co-op Mode Be Good? YouTube video by Murray

new video is up! in this one I talk about slay the spire 2 and coop deckbuilders!

youtu.be/ho0sOORLPGE

26.02.2026 05:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After months working in the shadows… meet Curse of Resthaven.

A gothic horror mystery where you govern a cursed island trapped in a time loop while searching for your missing niece.

If it’s your kind of weird, please wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

More dev secrets soon.

19.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 248 πŸ” 94 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 27
Classic Games Didn't Need Tutorials. Here's Why
Classic Games Didn't Need Tutorials. Here's Why YouTube video by Murray

New video is up! this one is about tutorials in older games versus new ones.

youtu.be/EwcKWsRCY-k

17.02.2026 04:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The "Number Go Up" Addiction
The "Number Go Up" Addiction YouTube video by Juniper Dev

Check out this awesome video from @juniperdev.bsky.social!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdwA...

Thanks juniper for the channel mention in the comments

13.02.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Your Game Ideas Suck. Here's Why
Your Game Ideas Suck. Here's Why YouTube video by Murray

new video on my channel!

youtu.be/lrCPYuG6bfg

04.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Game Devs Can't Stop Making BIG Games. Here's Why
Game Devs Can't Stop Making BIG Games. Here's Why YouTube video by Murray

New video up on the channel!

this one is about the obsession with scope and why game devs keep making big games:

youtu.be/XSBvoUchvF4

26.01.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out some of the beautiful card illustrations done by roachglitter and @qnibi.bsky.social for DeckTerra!

#trailertuesday #gamedev

20.01.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Guaranteed Path to Game Dev Success
The Guaranteed Path to Game Dev Success YouTube video by Murray

New video!

youtu.be/2GOhsgB6lfg

19.01.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Made a new model for the ancient era units in my 4x deckbuilder game.

Looks a bit goofy because he's supposed to be holding a spear βš”οΈ

16.01.2026 05:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Updated the fog of war to be height based in my 4X deck builder, DeckTerra

#screenshotsaturday

28.12.2025 02:24 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New video up on my channel!

This one explains why β€œmake small games” isn’t always good advice

Check it out:

youtu.be/hs4rYkCHsmA

15.12.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Story of PADDLE PADDLE PADDLE: From An Idea In The Shower To A Viral Indie Hit in FOUR MONTHS
The Story of PADDLE PADDLE PADDLE: From An Idea In The Shower To A Viral Indie Hit in FOUR MONTHS YouTube video by Blue Ocean Games

Check out this presentation by zoroarts.bsky.social on the success of paddle paddle paddle, and the Q&A afterwords hosted by myself.

Thank you Mateo for joining us!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzL_...

13.12.2025 23:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I added this red arrow indicator for cards with a target in DeckTerra

#wishlistwednesday

10.12.2025 23:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'll be hosting the Q&A for this event this afternoon!

Come by and ask your questions, excited to chat with Mateo!

09.12.2025 15:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Cursed Problem Shared by ALL Strategy Games
The Cursed Problem Shared by ALL Strategy Games YouTube video by Murray

New video on the channel about strategy games, and some cursed problems the genre has.

youtu.be/vObXNInvAAI

08.12.2025 19:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I Discovered the Secret to Civilization 7's World Generation
I Discovered the Secret to Civilization 7's World Generation YouTube video by Murray

New video up on my channel about procedural generation, check it out if you're interested in that kinda thing

youtu.be/bBdAof2nkEI

01.12.2025 22:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A secret technique for creating video game worlds... #gamedev
A secret technique for creating video game worlds... #gamedev YouTube video by Murray

new short where I talk about my game's procedural map generation:

check it out!

youtube.com/shorts/7enyo...

29.11.2025 20:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Solo Developing a Grand Strategy For SIX MONTHS
Solo Developing a Grand Strategy For SIX MONTHS YouTube video by Murray

Check out the new devlog:

youtu.be/kYwTyi_uDhs

24.11.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the city harvests

24.11.2025 18:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mfw I'm grabbed by a rotating flying saucer and sucked up into space

23.11.2025 21:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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more cards => more growth => more cards => more growth => more cards => mor.....

20.11.2025 22:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Babe! wake up! a new 4X game is in developme-

oh...

oh my god...

19.11.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Murray Game dev. Working on DeckTerra, a 4X roguelike dekbuilder

New video up on my channel! this one is about my journey to securing funding for my game

Check it out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNRK...

17.11.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

About to change my editor colours to blue this looks cool

13.11.2025 13:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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finally made an inspector for my game's units, complete with a little 3d preview!

13.11.2025 01:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Give Up On Your Dream Game. How to Make Real Progress as a Game Dev
Give Up On Your Dream Game. How to Make Real Progress as a Game Dev YouTube video by Murray

After this weekend's playtest, I wanted to make a video with some thoughts I had about showing my game to other people, and how to overcome that fear

Check it out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfTy...

10.11.2025 21:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey all,

I've decided to rebrand my game, Terra Factoria is now called

✨DeckTerra✨

What do you think of the new logo?

09.11.2025 20:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!!

07.11.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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- Roguelike Deckbuilder with 4X elements.

- Slay the Spire meets Civilization

- Play creature and spell cards to ward off enemies and increase your resource production

🌎Terra Factoria πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ

#PitchYaGame

07.11.2025 15:13 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just finished a new fog of war effect for Terra Factoria

07.11.2025 01:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0