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Grab your friends and set out for adventure in a world of swords, magic, and stuff. Discover tons of cool loot, uncover hidden secrets, and meet new friends and foes along the way. Make your mark and find a place to call home in this cute, multiplayer, open world RPG.

Swords 'n Magic and Stuff

Buy or wishlist the game here - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha

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Devlog Ep 24 - Why I'm Going back to Solo Development

This indie devlog recaps the last 10 months since the previous devlog. I talk about game updates, working with the Yogscast for their annual Jingle Jam, and about how I moved back to solo development for the game.

Follow along with more devlogs and don't forget to join the Discord if you want to talk more with me about the game!

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Play Abbi's team's game, Koala Katrastrophe on Itch.io https://girlsmakegames.itch.io/koala-katastrophe

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Follow the development!

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kindredgames
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindred_games/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha

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Devlog Ep 24 - Why I'm Going back to Solo Development

BenQ Website: https://www.benq.com/en-us/lamps/computer-desklamp/screenbar.html
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VNFZJG/

Hey guys. I know this video is totally different than what I've been doing, but it seemed like a fun opportunity, so I went for it.

The BenQ Screenbar computer desk lamp is a pretty cool device that I wanted to check out. BenQ reached out and I jumped at the opportunity to test it and make an honest video review.

BenQ Computer desk lamp Screenbar / Monitor light

I tried the BenQ Screenbar Monitor Lamp

Wishlist the game! - https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Support the development on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha
Join the Kindred Community Newsletter - https://conta.cc/3dVvulm
Check out the community game jam - https://itch.io/jam/kindred-community-jam-q3-2020
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See TimRuswick's playthrough on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/669054863
See HarryLaughs' playthrough on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/669002580
See anderz3nn's playthrough on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/669014725
See fuchsilein's playthrough on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/668951352
See ArrowTheFighter's playthrough on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/669009201
See JonasBruse's playthrough on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/671517404

Watch the behind the story video by Prestige - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LDrpfUsP7Q
Watch a video of the test event by CloseRange - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYIKung2cWg
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This devlog talks about our quest design and the results of the latest closed alpha test event. If you want to be considered for testing, please join our community Discord server and head to the FAQ channel to sign up!

If you want to see live development as I build the game and give feedback and ideas as I work, head over to https://twitch.tv/kindreddev 

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Follow the development!

Website - https://playswordsandmagic.com/
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindreddev
Discord - https://discord.gg/H7zKBg6
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha

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Devlog Ep 14 - Quest Design and Alpha Test Event Results

Wishlist here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Watch live development at: https://www.twitch.tv/kindreddev

This is the official launch trailer for Swords 'n Magic and Stuff, a casual, cooperative open world RPG focused on the joy of discovery.

Get ready to grab your friends and set out into an incredible open-world filled with treasures, creatures, swords and spells in this adorable action-RPG that has something for players of all ages

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Join the community Discord to stay up to date on all the latest improvements or talk with the devs to ask all your burning questions

Media Kit:     https://bit.ly/SNMAS
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Homepage:   https://www.playswordsandmagic.com/
Discord:       https://discord.com/invite/buezuVS
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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff Announcement Trailer

Get the game on sale here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Support the development on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha
Join the Kindred Community Newsletter - https://conta.cc/3dVvulm
Check out the community game jam - https://itch.io/jam/kindred-community-jam-q3-2020

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This devlog talks about where the heck we've been and what's happened over the last few months while we were away. Including the release of the game in Early Access on Steam.

If you want to see live development as I build the game and give feedback and ideas as I work, head over to https://twitch.tv/kindredgames 

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Follow the development!

Website - https://playswordsandmagic.com/
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/H7zKBg6
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha

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Devlog Ep 15 - Back from the Dead!

Get the game on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Support the development on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha
Join the Kindred Community Newsletter - https://conta.cc/3dVvulm
Check out the community game jam - https://itch.io/jam/kindred-community-jam-q3-2020

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Swords 'n Magic Devlog 16 - Earnings
This indie devlog talks about the financial side of making, marketing and selling an indie game. I go into details about our audience size, wishlists on Steam, conversion rate, and finally how much money the game made at launch, on Kickstarter and how much it's making lately after the launch hype has mostly died down.

If you want to see live development as I build the game and give feedback and ideas as I work, head over to https://twitch.tv/kindredgames 

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Follow the development!

Website - https://playswordsandmagic.com/
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/H7zKBg6
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha

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Devlog Ep 16 - How much money we earned from our indie game

Enter for a chance to win a $250 Steam Giftcard - http://bit.ly/codinggiveaway
Watch the @[root] Game Jam Event on March 20th and 21st - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Get the game on Steam - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/

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Swords 'n Magic Devlog 17 - Bugs, Ruins and Game Jams
This indie devlog talks about how I went about fixing a handful of bugs for this month, designed an area for some astral ruins, and built a bunch of statues for the Grove of Heroes for our Legendary Kickstarter backers.

I also announced that I'm participating in a game jam event hosted this weekend (March 20th and 21st at 9am PST) by @[root] and I'll be streaming it live on https://twitch.tv/kindredgames 

Viewers are encouraged to participate and submit art, models, animations, etc while we make a game in just two days together.

Check out @[root] over on Instagram @root.users or their website https://www.root-users.com to see what they're up to and pick yourself up a case of @[root] to stay focused and energized while you create! Use the code kindred20 for 20% off your purchase!

Join our Discord to ask questions about the jam or to find out exactly when I go live! https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

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Follow the development!

Website - https://playswordsandmagic.com/
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha

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Devlog Ep 17 - Bugs, Ruins and Game Jams, oh my!

Join the Kindred Community Game Jam - https://itch.io/jam/kindred-community-jam-6
Join the community Discord - https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

The games shown in this video are all games I've made for various jams. Here's some links to the more notable ones: (Not all are in the video)
https://kindredgames.itch.io/ (All the games listed here are game jams)
https://timruswick.itch.io/ragtag-rescue
https://timruswick.itch.io/sendoff
https://gamejolt.com/games/Evelyn/274144
https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/689167
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This video talks about my experience with game jams and why I think indie devs should participate in them whenever they have the opportunity.

I'm also announcing our 6th Kindred Games Community Jam and you're invited to join! https://itch.io/jam/kindred-community-jam-6

Head to our Discord to ask questions about the jam or to find out exactly when I go live! https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

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Follow the development of Swords 'n Magic and Stuff

Website - https://playswordsandmagic.com/
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha

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HollywoodEdge
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Why Indie Devs Should Care About Game Jams

Wishlist the game before the Farm 'n Forge update! - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Join the Discord for frequent updates and weekly dev updates - 
https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

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Swords 'n Magic Devlog 18 - Team Dynamic, Performance and other Boring Stuff
This indie devlog talks about all the boring development stuff we've been dealing with. Unfortunately with a huge update coming up I just simply don't have the time to make devlogs as often as I'd like. 

We're doing a Q&A video soon with the entire dev team, so if you have questions be sure to submit them here: 
https://forms.gle/oEX9NvPW5cTCS8D88

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Follow the development!

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha

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8thModeMusic
HollywoodEdge
EdRecords

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Thanks to Arrow for editing this awesome video!

Devlog Ep 18 - Team Dynamic, Performance and other Boring Stuff

Get it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Watch live development at: https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames

Launches July 22nd

This is the official launch trailer for the new Farm 'n Forge update for the game Swords 'n Magic and Stuff, a casual, cooperative open world RPG focused on the joy of discovery.

Get ready to grab your friends and set out into an incredible new world filled with new treasures, creatures, swords and secrets in this adorable action-RPG that has something for players of all ages!

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Join the community Discord to stay up to date on all the latest improvements or talk with the developers to ask all your burning questions

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Homepage:   https://www.playswordsandmagic.com/
Discord:       https://discord.gg/kindredgames
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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff - Farm 'n Forge Update Trailer

Wishlist the game before the Farm 'n Forge update! - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Join the Discord for frequent news and weekly dev updates - 
https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff Devlog Ep 19 - Question and Answer with the entire dev team!

This indie devlog is a bit different this time. I rounded up most of the dev team and we answered all your burning questions about the game, the team and of course, the Farm 'n Forge update!

The Farm 'n Forge update launches July 22nd! It brings an entire new zone to the game, farming, cooking, tailoring, woodworking and of course, blacksmithing. Along with a ton of new quests, mounts (horses and more), new monsters and enemies to fight, and of course a whole new cast of characters.

We added over 500 new items to the game in this update, which WAY more than doubled what it previously had. We may as well have made a brand new game!

Follow along with more devlogs and don't forget to join the Discord and Twitch streams if you want to talk with me and the dev team personally.

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Follow the development!

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha

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Thanks to Arrow for editing this awesome video!

Devlog Ep 19 - Question and Answer with the entire dev team!

Get the game now to play the Farm 'n Forge update! - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Join the Discord so we can hang out and talk about the update - 
https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff - Farm 'n Forge Update Launch Announcement!

We just launched the long-awaited Farm 'n Forge update for our game! You can check it out now on Steam!

And guess what! The game's on sale from now until July 26th at 12pm PST for 25% off! Grab it while it's dirt cheap! 

The Farm 'n Forge update brings an entire new zone to the game, farming, cooking, tailoring, woodworking and of course, blacksmithing. Along with a ton of new quests, mounts (horses and more), new monsters and enemies to fight, and a whole new cast of characters.

We've added over 500 new items to the game in this update, which WAY more than doubled what it previously had. We practically made a brand new game!

Follow along with more devlogs and don't forget to join the Discord and Twitch streams if you want to talk with me and the dev team personally.

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Follow the development!

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha

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Landon Walter

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Thanks to Arrow for editing this awesome video!

Swords 'n Magic and Stuff - Farm 'n Forge Update Launch Announcement!

Check out the Farm 'n Forge update! - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Join the Discord for frequent news and weekly dev updates - 
https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff Devlog Ep 20 - Launching a Huge Update for our Indie Game

This indie devlog is a bit of a fireside chat with me, the lead designer and Louis, our lead programmer.  We recap our Farm 'n Forge update and then outline what's next for the game!

Follow along with more devlogs and don't forget to join the Discord and Twitch streams if you want to talk with me and the dev team personally.

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Follow the development!

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kindredgames
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindred_games/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha

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Thanks to Arrow for editing this video!

Devlog Ep 20 - Launching a Huge Update for our Indie Game

Get the game on sale right now - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Join the Discord for frequent news and weekly dev updates - 
https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff Devlog Ep 21 - Designing Our First Boss Fight

This indie devlog is all about our recent housing update, our holiday event, Witch's Eve, and finally, we break down our first boss fight in the game.

Follow along with more devlogs and don't forget to join the Discord and Twitch streams if you want to talk with me and the dev team personally.

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Follow the development!

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kindredgames
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindred_games/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha

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Thanks to Arrow for editing this video!

Devlog Ep 21 - Designing Our First Boss Fight

Get the game here - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Join the Discord for frequent news and weekly dev updates - 
https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames

Original Soundtrack now available on Steam!

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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff Devlog Ep 22 - Making a Better Combat System

This indie devlog breaks down our current combat system and outlines our plans for the future combat update where we're going to overhaul the game into a more structured class system with combos and an ability tree.

Follow along with more devlogs and don't forget to join the Discord and Twitch streams if you want to talk with me and the dev team personally.

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Follow the development!

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kindredgames
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindred_games/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha

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Devlog Ep 22 - Adding Classes and Better Combat to an Open World RPG

Save the Shrubrians September 22nd! #shorts #indiegame #indiedev #steam #pcgaming #earlyaccess #swordsnmagicandstuff Swords 'n Magic and Stuff available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/

Save the Shrubrians September 22nd!

Explore the Eyre September 22nd #shorts #indiegame #indiedev #steam #pcgaming #earlyaccess #swordsnmagicandstuff Available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/

Explore the Eyre September 22nd

#shorts #indiegame #indiedev #steam #pcgaming #earlyaccess #swordsnmagicandstuff Available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/

Wandering into Windless Woods September 22nd!

Exploding into Windless Woods September 22nd. #shorts #indiegame #indiedev #steam #pcgaming #earlyaccess #swordsnmagicandstuff Available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/

Exploding into Windless Woods

Buy or wishlist the game here - 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/Swords_n_Magic_and_Stuff/
Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha

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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff Devlog Ep 23 - New Maps, Job Boards and Team DRAMA

This indie devlog follows the work for the week as we make some team changes, work on job boards and implement new maps into the game, among other game dev related goodness.

Follow along with more devlogs and don't forget to join the Discord and Twitch streams if you want to talk more with me and the dev team.

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Follow the development!

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames
Discord - https://discord.gg/kindredgames
Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelkocha
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kindredgames
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindred_games/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelkocha

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