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🚢🌌 Have you heard about the strange transport systems connecting the Outer Islands? These unique methods exist due to the islands' remote locations and historical events.Share your thoughts! #TheOuterIslands #Transport #Gaming #IndieGame tinyurl.com/theouterislands

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The Outer Islands - Gameplay Trailer (April 2026) - Gaelic Folk Version
The Outer Islands - Gameplay Trailer (April 2026) - Gaelic Folk Version YouTube video by The Outer Islands – Game Development Journal

Hey everyone! We just dropped a new gameplay trailer for The Outer Islands!🌊✨ It features exploration, puzzles, and stunning visuals, all set to a beautiful Gaelic folk music score.What are you most excited to see? #TheOuterIslands #Gaming #indiegame #trailer#indiedev www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbau...

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Indie Gamedev is - having to fight for a single like or interaction of something you worked 2 days on.

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This is a puzzle system I am building for the Outer Islands - this one is light driven and both a puzzle and clue delivery system at the same time. www.tinyurl.com/theouterislands
#indiedev #detectivegame #indiegame #puzzlegame #demo
Try the demo. Give feedback and help me craft this.

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Anyone want to post what they are working on at the moment? May as well make a dialogue / meet new friends / etc :)

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Good morning all. Im working on a 1950s style electric display for the Outer Islands today to help with how clues work. FIngers crossed it works this time as it is pretty hard to read at the minute. I will post up some pics when it is working maybe a video too. #indiegame #theouterislands

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Hey everyone! Ready to explore The Outer Islands? 🕵️‍♂️ With our detective board and Myst-style puzzles, there’s so much to uncover. What gameplay style excites you the most? Check it out: asylumrock.com #TheOuterIslands #Mystery #Gaming #indiegame #indiedev

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Wishing everyone a productive weekend! 🌼 What projects are you diving into? If you haven’t yet, check out The Outer Islands demo! 🎮 #TheOuterIslands #WeekendGoals #indiedev #indiegame #theweekend

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Great news, everyone! The Outer Islands demo is now live! 🎉 Explore new puzzles and uncover the new ending. What are your thoughts? We'd love to hear your feedback! www.tinyurl.com/theouterislands #OuterIslands #IndieGame #Puzzles #indiedev #detectivegame #islands

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Exciting news! A fresh version of the Outer Islands demo launches tomorrow. Experience the chilling interiors and unravel the mysteries of this unique game world. Can't wait to hear your thoughts! 🌿✨ #OuterIslands #IndieGame #indiedev #puzzlegame #AgX brassgate-backend.onrender.com/v4/share/d87...

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DevLog 8.4 - The Outer Islands - AgX Tonemapping ... Oof.
DevLog 8.4 - The Outer Islands - AgX Tonemapping ... Oof. YouTube video by The Outer Islands – Game Development Journal

Switching to AgX Tonemapping in UE5 changed everything for The Outer Islands. The world feels honest now—subtle, grounded, almost tactile. It’s a quiet leap forward in how the island’s atmosphere lands.

#indiegame #indiedev #puzzlegame #theouterislands #tonemapper #agx

youtu.be/um0ZnW5jqO0

2 weeks ago 5 2 0 0
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The Outer Islands on Steam An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.

Spent the day refining the greenhouse puzzle path on Asylum Rock. I want every clue to feel earned, every solution to reward patient observation. What makes a puzzle truly satisfying for you?
#IndieGame #IndieDev #SteamDemo #PuzzleGame #MysteryGame
tinyurl.com/theouterislands

2 weeks ago 3 2 0 0
Devlog 7.4 - Making The Long Ride more Interesting in The Outer Islands
Devlog 7.4 - Making The Long Ride more Interesting in The Outer Islands YouTube video by The Outer Islands – Game Development Journal

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The conveyor ride between islands in The Outer Islands isn’t just a shortcut—it’s a deliberate pause. That stretch of time lets the atmosphere settle in,making you notice every detail.
#TheOuterIslands #IndieGame #HorrorGame #MysteryGame #PuzzleGame

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IN THE BOUDOIR!

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The art area—abandoned mid-evacuation—still holds the marks of its last occupants. Faded drawings, a forgotten apron, a door that won’t budge. Where would you look first?

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#TheOuterIslands #IndieGame #HorrorGame #MysteryGame #PuzzleGame #indiedev #madewithunreal

2 weeks ago 9 2 1 0
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Some players prefer to investigate without sifting through paper clues. That’s valid, and it’s shaping how puzzles work in The Outer Islands. The focus is shifting toward environmental discovery.

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#IndieGame
#GameDevLife
#IndieDev
#ue5
#unrealengine
#gamedev

2 weeks ago 8 4 0 0
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The Greenhouse sits between the familiar and the unknown. Each step toward the Asylum is a question: what’s left behind, and what’s waiting ahead? Sometimes the smallest detail changes everything.

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#NarrativeGame

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The Outer Islands on Steam An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.

Download the DEMO free today at www.tinyurl.com/theouterislands and step into the shoes of Detective Shepherd. Check out the development text of the liminal abandoned cargo area.
Also say hello or something. Please :D
#liminalspace #detectivevibes #investigation #abandoned #indiegame #indiedev

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The cargo loading area is done—large, liminal, huge machines and cargo quantities that make no sense. Automated machines that seem advanced for the time. Why do they process so much cargo?

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#indiegame #indiedev #walkingsimulator #detective #mystery #puzzle

4 weeks ago 7 3 0 0
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The new detective board is in and working. Clues you gather are now organized by subject, making it easier to follow threads without breaking the mood. It’s a subtle shift, but it changes how you see the investigation unfold.The Outer Islands.

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#indiegame #indiedev #ue5

1 month ago 4 2 0 0
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The Outer Islands on Steam An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.

The Deduction Board system in The Outer Islands has moved to a dedicated C++ plugin for UE 5.7. This means smoother clue management and a more reliable way to piece together the case. No more juggling notes—just focus on the investigation.
tinyurl.com/theouterisla...
#indiegame #indiedev #deduction

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A mysterious instruction appears for players of The Outer Islands. What could it mean?
Grab the demo free now and take up the mantle of Detective Shepherd now!
#indiedev #indiegame #ue5 #madewithunreal #walkingsim #adventure #firstperson
www.tinyurl.com/theouterislands

1 month ago 1 1 0 0
The Outer Islands Demo Gameplay Trailer 1
The Outer Islands Demo Gameplay Trailer 1 YouTube video by The Outer Islands – Game Development Journal

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The DEMO for The Outer Islands released just a few minutes ago on Steam. Please do go give it a try! I hope you like it and please consider wishlisting it!
www.tinyurl.com/theouterislands
Cris
#INDIEGAME #INDIEDEV #PUZZLEGAME #WALKINGSIMULATOR #ADVENTUREGAME #steamgame #demo

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if you open the gate… you discover something enormous.

Explore The Outer Islands and uncover the secrets hidden across the archipelago.

Wishlist on Steam. www.tinyurl.com/theouterislands

#indiegame #indiedev #walkingsimulator #puzzlegame #detective #investigation #madewithunreal

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The bridge stretching from Gondola Island to Asylum Rock is a lesson in adaptation, rebuilt with machinery, always functional enough for something large to pass.The question is: what needed moving, and why?

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#indiegame #indiedev #ue5 #madewithunreal #detectivegame

1 month ago 4 3 0 0
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Nine clues. One camera. Gondola Island holds its secrets close—can you spot what others miss? The path to Asylum Rock is just out of reach, but every photo gets you closer. #TheOuterIslands #Demo #Detective

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#indiegame #indiedev #madewithunreal

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I took on a task that seemed minor, but it turned out to be crucial: ensuring every New Game starts fresh. Small details can make a big difference! #detective #board #reset store.steampowered.com/news/app/444...

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Excited to announce that the demo for The Outer Islands is coming soon! Get ready to explore new horizons and embark on adventures like never before. Stay tuned for updates! #islands #detective #mystery #clues #puzzlegame #steam #indiegame
www.tinyurl.com/theouterislands

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The Outer Islands on Steam An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.

Step into the world of The Outer Islands, where absence speaks volumes. No NPCs or dialogue, every photo you take is an act of investigation. Can a single vintage Polaroid unlock the truth hidden in objects and scars? #theouterislands #gamedev #photographymechanic
tinyurl.com/theouterislands

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What would you tell the younger you if they asked you for advice as an artist or gamedev?

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