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Steam News27 February 20264mo ago

Space Pirates and a Playtest!

Hello, I'm ArtroDev, a solo developer working on a new game called Skydeck Swords - a game about pirates, sailing ships, space, massive swords, treasures and planets!

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Hello, I'm ArtroDev, a solo developer working on a new game called Skydeck Swords - a game about pirates, sailing ships, space, massive swords, treasures and planets!

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addedHello, I'm ArtroDev , a solo developer working on a new game called Skydeck Swords - a game about pirates, sailing ships, space, massive swords, treasures and planets !
changedIf it reminds you about “ Treasure Planet ” - that’s not an accident! I'm a fan of the world, low sci-fi, pirates, huge galleons, adventures between the stars, sword fights and, of course, loot! But I’m also a fan of “ Slay the Spire ” and deckbuilding games in general! So why not make a game about it? Mix in a bit of movement and positioning from “ Into the Breach ”, and you get Skydeck Swords !
addedTodayBut it’s hard to make games without anyone telling me if the game is too slow or too difficult or if the boss is too mean! That’s why I’m starting the Playtest ! Tell me what I can fix, improve, or add to make you feel like a true Space Pirate !
changedWhat to expect from the Playtest:Around 30 min of gameplay
changedWhat to expect from the Playtest:(NOTE: “Save” button is under development, so please finish your run in one go)
addedWhat I’m still working on:Capture new ships to build/switch your team

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addedHello, I'm ArtroDev , a solo developer working on a new game called Skydeck Swords - a game about pirates, sailing ships, space, massive swords, treasures and planets !
changedIf it reminds you about “ Treasure Planet ” - that’s not an accident! I'm a fan of the world, low sci-fi, pirates, huge galleons, adventures between the stars, sword fights and, of course, loot! But I’m also a fan of “ Slay the Spire ” and deckbuilding games in general! So why not make a game about it? Mix in a bit of movement and positioning from “ Into the Breach ”, and you get Skydeck Swords !
addedBut it’s hard to make games without anyone telling me if the game is too slow or too difficult or if the boss is too mean! That’s why I’m starting the Playtest ! Tell me what I can fix, improve, or add to make you feel like a true Space Pirate !
changedAround 30 min of gameplay
changed(NOTE: “Save” button is under development, so please finish your run in one go)

If it reminds you about “ Treasure Planet ” - that’s not an accident! I'm a fan of the world, low sci-fi, pirates, huge galleons, adventures between the stars, sword fights and, of course, loot! But I’m also a fan of “ Slay the Spire ” and deckbuilding games in general! So why not make a game about it? Mix in a bit of movement and positioning from “ Into the Breach ”, and you get Skydeck Swords!

Day 1

I’ve started developing one game, but it never felt right or fun. So I had to change one thing, then another, then change art, then change all of it again..

Time to learn

I spent weeks just learning how to draw ships, how to properly do pixel art, how to use Aseprite, how to animate... and it was fun! Making games is fun!

Today

But it’s hard to make games without anyone telling me if the game is too slow or too difficult or if the boss is too mean! That’s why I’m starting the Playtest! Tell me what I can fix, improve, or add to make you feel like a true Space Pirate!

Playtest

Just join the Playtest, download the game, and send feedback my way! First, go back to the main page of a game, scroll down, and click "Request Access"!

What to expect from the Playtest:

  • Short tutorial

  • One level with a Boss Fight

  • Around 30 min of gameplay

  • (NOTE: “Save” button is under development, so please finish your run in one go)

What I’m still working on:

  • Capture new ships to build/switch your team

  • Star map with more levels and meta progression

  • More cards, more enemies, more boss fights, more of everything!

  • And even a proper Main Menu with options!

Leave a comment on what else I should add to the game!

And don’t forget to Wishlist! It helps a lot!

[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4449170/Skydeck_Swords/"]

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Steam News / 27 February 2026

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