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Ryder turns 1 year old!
Hello All! It’s been one year since Ryder launched! To celebrate this milestone, we are offering Ryder at its lowest discounted price yet: 50% off! And for everyone who has already played it, thank you so much for playi…
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Our second game has launched!
Hey All! We have some incredibly exciting news today. Our second game, Hue Factory, has officially launched on Steam! If you enjoyed the puzzles in Ryder, we think you'll really enjoy solving the puzzle of optimizing yo…
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Summer Storms in Sapphire Grove
Hello All! As summer begins, we wanted to spotlight one of Ryder’s most atmospheric regions: Sapphire Grove. Hidden beneath towering Thundering Oaks, Sapphire Grove is a forest locked beneath constant rainfall. Glowing…
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Try the Demo for Our New Game: Hue Factory!
Hello everyone! To all the amazing players of Ryder, thank you for your continued support! We wanted you to be the very first to know: the demo for our next project, Hue Factory, is officially live on Steam! If you enjo…
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Introducing Hue Factory!
Hello everyone! It has been an incredible journey with Ryder (don't worry, we are still here to support Ryder, too!), and as a two-person team, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes deciding what comes next. We are…
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Ryder is 25% Off in the Steam Spring Sale!
Ryder is now part of the Steam Spring Sale and is available at 25% off through March 26th at 10 AM PST. Get in the Spring mood by exploring the world of Ryder! The second region, Emerald Valley, is fully Spring-themed;…
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Ryder is a part of the Steam Winter Sale!
Happy Holidays from Yellow Tree Games ❄️ Ryder is part of the Steam Winter Sale and is 20% off from December 18th through January 5th. Thank you so much for all the support and kind words you’ve shared with us this year…
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Ryder is a part of the Steam Autumn Sale!
Get into the cozy season by exploring the Goldenwood, an autumnal forest filled with fall-themed creatures. Ryder is 20% off until October 6th. Ryder is a creature-collecting puzzle adventure where you play as 60+ uniqu…
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Updates and Bug Fixes - August 14th, 2025
Thank you to everyone who’s played Ryder so far! We’ve been listening closely to your feedback (and combing through bug reports) and have just pushed a new update live with the following changes: Performance & Optimizat…
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Ryder has launched!
It’s finally here! After three years of building, designing, and dreaming, Ryder is out in the world. This is a peaceful, creature-filled adventure where you’ll: Solve nearly 100 unique puzzles Explore 4 colorful region…
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Release Date Announcement!
We’re thrilled to finally share the news: Ryder will be released on August 6, 2025 on Steam. This cozy creature-collecting puzzle adventure has been a passion project for years. We can't wait for you to experience the f…
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Ryder Is Live in Steam Next Fest – With a Special Demo Update!
Hello, friends! We’re excited to share that Ryder is officially live in Steam Next Fest, and we’ve released a special demo update just for the event! For this week only, you can: 🔹 Solve a brand new puzzle 🔹 Meet a br…
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Glow Up - The Thundershroom Variant
Deep within Sapphire Grove, something beautiful is taking root. The forest’s glowing mushrooms have started leaving their mark — not just on the trees and stones, but on the creatures themselves. These are the Thundersh…
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The Ryder Demo Just Got an Update!
Thanks so much to everyone who played the first version of the Ryder demo and sent us your thoughts—it’s been amazing to hear from you! We’ve just pushed an update that focuses on streamlining the experience and adding…
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Solving Puzzles in Ryder: How Do Pressure Plates Work?
Happy March, everyone! 🌿 As we continue developing Ryder, we want to dive deeper into the puzzle mechanics that shape your journey. This month, we're breaking down Pressure Plates—one of the core mechanics you'll encou…
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Drakes, Dragons, and Pumpkins Oh My
Happy February! We’re continuing to develop Ryder and are thrilled to introduce you to three dragon-like creatures you’ll meet—and play as!—on your journey. The Drumpkin As its name suggests, this adorable, pumpkin-shap…
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