#LifeDev - A game about overcoming CPTSD and self-improve

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I'm a solo dev. I've been working on the game since 2023, on my "spare" time. This game is really meaningful to me.
Please check it out. Feedback is welcome. 💗

Steam page! (wishlist please 🙏) https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Unreal forum discussion : https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/solodev-lifedev-my-game-about-overcoming-cptsd

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jerobarraco/
mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
work: http://linkedin.com/in/nande/

patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/jerobarraco
Liberapay https://liberapay.com/nande
Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/jerobarraco

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LifeDev - A game about overcoming C/PTSD/Trauma and self-improve

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This is the actual devlog, i uploaded the wrong one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXiuowcf8FM

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[DevLog 0] "LifeDev": My dream game to overcome C/PTSD/Trauma and s...

Thanks for watching! Check out more info and support links here https://www.youtube.com/@nand3kudasai/about
Also check the livecoding sessions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRY3ORiKYBc&list=PLxhgIN2qNZy2crv96y21YUTlJtR1zH_dQ

This is the 1st week, a few hours a day. Getting the ball rolling.

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The 2nd week's devlog. a longer format, going into the details. though i think i might go back to the shorter one for time's economy sake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Bw4GccK3M

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Jerónimo Barraco Mármol
[DevLog 1] "LifeDev": My dream game to overcome C/PTSD/Trauma and s...

Thanks for watching! Check out more info and support links here https://www.youtube.com/@nand3kudasai/about
Also check the livecoding sessions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRY3ORiKYBc&list=PLxhgIN2qNZy2crv96y21YUTlJtR1zH_dQ

This is the 2nd week, a couple of hours a day.

Check TileDeckTD about to release: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2...

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This is the 3rd week! Inventory System! + Other news
https://youtu.be/oLE0cHtRTBM

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[DevLog 2&3] "LifeDev": My dream game to overcome C/PTSD/Trauma and...

Thanks for watching! Check out more info and support links here
https://codeberg.org/nande/LifeDev/

And here https://www.youtube.com/@nand3kudasai/about
Also check the live coding sessions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRY3ORiKYBc&list=PLxhgIN2qNZy2crv96y21YUTlJtR1zH_dQ

This is the 3rd week, a few hours a day. Road to a prototype.

Note: I'...

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4th week already :) Story system + Architecture + Project Management
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYjb7HANRKk

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[DevLog 4] "LifeDev": My dream game to overcome C/PTSD/Trauma & sel...

Thanks for watching! Check out more info and support links here
https://codeberg.org/nande/LifeDev/

This is the 4th week, a few hours a day. Road to a prototype.

And here https://www.youtube.com/@nand3kudasai/about
Also check the live coding sessions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRY3ORiKYBc&list=PLxhgIN2qNZy2crv96y21YUTlJtR1zH_dQ

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5th week's devlog https://youtu.be/3Lecv29ftHI
New room layout, a few new objects, new interactions, updates on the internal plugin systems.

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Jerónimo Barraco Mármol
[DevLog 5] "LifeDev": My dream game to overcome C/PTSD/Trauma & sel...

Thanks for watching! Check out more info and support links here
https://codeberg.org/nande/LifeDev/

This is the 5th week, a few hours a day. Road to a prototype.

Forgot to mention i also started working on sound effects as you can tell by the amount of sound gizmos :)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamede...

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LifeDev 6th week's devlog https://youtu.be/Loti6ELIHxQ
New Item sink! Story layout, dialogs, items interactions, flow, refactors.

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[DevLog 6] "LifeDev": My dream game to overcome C/PTSD/Trauma & sel...

Thanks for watching! Check out more info and support links here
https://codeberg.org/nande/LifeDev/

This is the 6th week, a few hours a day. Road to a prototype.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
Forum: https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/lifedev-my-dream-game-about-overcoming-c-ptsd
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7nth week:

  • Chapter ending sequence! Closer to full prototype.
  • New character!
  • Improvements to story system.
  • A creepy system to make creepy noises.
  • Some work on packaging, and some refactoring.
  • Exploration on character animation.
  • Material for dynamic palettes.

https://youtu.be/YhoTLOm0PwQ

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[DevLog 7] "LifeDev": My dream game on overcoming CPTSD & self-impr...

Thanks for watching! Check out more info and support links here
https://codeberg.org/nande/LifeDev/

This is the 7th week, a few hours a day. Road to a prototype.

Some more work i just remembered:

  1. I've done some work to start packaging the project
  2. A test palette based material (taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4s1h2YETNY )
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LifeDev 10th week's DevLog https://youtu.be/aWLdPopa8mE

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[DevLog 10] "LifeDev": My dream game on overcoming CPTSD & self-imp...

Thanks for watching!
This is the 10th week, a few hours a day. Road to a prototype.

Steam page (wishlist please, has forum): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itchio (has forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
UE Forum: https://f...

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LifeDev by Nande!

Overcoming CPTSD. 1st Person 3D Exploration Point/Click Journey.

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LifeDev

LifeDev is an exploration game with elements from Point/Click adventures. Where you journey through the experiences of a person with CPTSD.

Release Date

To be announced

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LifeDev - A game about overcoming CPTSD and self-improve

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New build for the chapter 1, pass 2. It has lots of improvements in visuals, usability, animations, dialogs, story, AND dynamic music.
https://youtu.be/e_g2lzSWzzU

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Jerónimo Barraco Mármol
[DevLog 11] "LifeDev": My dream game on overcoming CPTSD & self-imp...

Thanks for watching!
3rd month, just a few hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please, has forum): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itchio (has forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
UE Forum: https://foru...

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LifeDev Devlog 12. New build and chapter. (and a lot of work)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcPvy3bco9A
https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/621539/devlog-12-0100-chapter-00-pass-00

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[LifeDev - DevLog 12] My dream game on overcoming CPTSD & self-impr...

Thanks for watching!
120+ days, just a few hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please, has forum): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itchio (has forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
UE Forum: https://foru...

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Devlog 12 - 0.1.0.0 - Chapter 00 Pass 00

New build is available! New chapter available! Note, there were a few factors that resulted in having less content than i expected (i.e. it’s pretty stub). But there’s a ton of under-the-hood work...

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LifeDev 13th DevLog https://youtu.be/4kOVZSt7vGU

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Jerónimo Barraco Mármol
[LifeDev - DevLog 13] My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. New Build:...

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145+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please, has forum): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itchio (Get the build here. Also has forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itchio devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/638138/devlog-13-0111-chapter-00-p...

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Devlog 13 - 0.1.1.1 - Chapter 00 Pass 01

New build is available! There were a few factors that resulted in having less content than i expected (i.e. it’s pretty stub). But there’s a ton of under-the-hood work :). Still this is the 2nd pa...

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LifeDev 14th DevLog https://youtu.be/Vpm1mt28nbI

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Jerónimo Barraco Mármol
LifeDev DevLog 14: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. Important new...

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170+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/656113/devlog-14-0203-chapter-02-pass-00

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Devlog 14 - 0.2.0.4 - Chapter 02 Pass 00

New build is available! New Chapter available! This is the 1st pass of the 3rd chapter (#02). It’s a bit stub. Sprint log: Explanation and demo —— Game General New: Started using the .ini config...

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LifeDev 15th DevLog https://youtu.be/GvaIsQ7tef8

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Jerónimo Barraco Mármol
LifeDev DevLog 15: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. Chapter 02 &2...

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190+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/656113/devlog-14-0203-chapter-02-pass-00

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Devlog 15 - 0.2.1.2 - Chapter 02 Pass 01

New build is available! This is the 2nd pass of the 3rd chapter (#02). It’s a bit stub. Sprint log: Explanation and demo —— Game General New: New feature toggles (environ, music, noises, global...

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LifeDev 16th DevLog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY4XeAP3Mwk

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LifeDev DevLog 16: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. NEW Chapter 0...

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213+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/691101/devlog-16-0308-chapter-03-pass-00

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Devlog 16 - 0.3.0.8 - Chapter 03 Pass 00

New build is available! New chapter is available! This is the 1st pass of the 4rd chapter (#03). It’s quite stub. Sprint log: Explanation and demo —— Game This was a challenging sprint for exter...

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LifeDev 17th DevLog https://youtu.be/7NxnqXJIosQ

  • New build, New Chapter. Final chapter!! Chapter 4, pass 0. Plus more news.

https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/738575/devlog-17-0408-chapter-04-pass-00

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LifeDev DevLog 17: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. NEW Chapter 0...

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260+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/738575/devlog-17-0408-chapter-04-pass-00

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Devlog 17 - 0.4.0.8 - Chapter 04 Pass 00

New build is available! New chapter is available! This is the 1st pass of the 5th chapter (#04). It’s quite stub. Sprint log: Explanation and demo —— Game This was a very challenging sprint for...

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LifeDev DevLog 18 https://youtu.be/EMpWB5rkffA

  • 5.4, New systems, Lot's of improvements, and update.

https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/817605/devlog-18-0410-life-happens

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LifeDev DevLog 18: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. Life Happens,...

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290+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/817605/devlog-18-0410-life-happens

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Devlog 18 - 0.4.1.0 - Life happens

This is some work after 0.4.0 . Life got busy and stuff happened. And it made sense to publish a new DevLog with the bits and pieces i’ve collected. Before starting the new sprint. There were tons o...

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LifeDev DevLog 19 https://youtu.be/hXWutRNBJk8

  • 2nd pass to the chapter 03. And quality of life improvements.

https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/837926/devlog-19-0423-chapter-03-pass-01

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LifeDev DevLog 19: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. Life Happens,...

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320+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/837926/devlog-19-0423-chapter-03-pass-01

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Devlog 19 - 0.4.2.3 - Chapter 03 Pass 01

This is the 2nd pass of the chapter 03. It does not contain a lot of new content, but it does contain a good amount. Also, it contains a lot of improvement all around, including stability and performa...

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LifeDev DevLog 20 https://youtu.be/30_JXLpytoc

  • 2nd pass of the chapter 04.
  • Alpha milestone!

https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/864289/devlog-20-0435-chapter-04-pass-01-alpha

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LifeDev DevLog 20: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. Huge mileston...

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340+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/864289/devlog-20-0435-chapter-04-pass-01-alpha...

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Devlog 20 - 0.4.3.5 - Chapter 04 Pass 01 - Alpha!

This is the 2nd pass of the chapter 04. This is a HUGE milestone. Now all chapters contains 2 passes. This can be considered a release point. The Alpha version. It contains some new content, and also...

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I’m looking for people interested in playtesting the game in its current state.
If you’re interested please let me know 🙂 Thanks! 🙏

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LifeDev DevLog 21 https://youtu.be/RNJypo4yE0M

  • FREE OPEN SOURCE PLUGINGS!
  • Playtest, updates, and cleanups.

https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/887935/devlog-21-044-playtest-and-updates

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LifeDev DevLog 21: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. Playtest, Upd...

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370+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/887935/devlog-21-044-playtest-and-updates

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Devlog 21 - 0.4.4 - Playtest and Updates

This is the time between time. This sprint was done while i was preparing other things. I’ve been organizing a couple of playtests, and gathering feedback. I’m also preparing to tackle the next cy...

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Good job on your efforts, keep it up

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LifeDev DevLog 22 https://youtu.be/dVbbgPG6n1M

  • Playtest, polish, and updates.
  • New plugin for emergent behavior, GOAP, state tree.

https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/906478/devlog-22-045-playtest-and-updates-2

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LifeDev DevLog 22: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. New Features,...

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390+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/906478/devlog-22-045-playtest-and-updates-2

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Devlog 22 - 0.4.5 - Playtest and Updates 2

This is the time between time. This sprint i focused on polish while i was doing other stuff, like waiting for feedback, and other real life things that required my attention. I tried to work a bit on...

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LifeDev DevLog 23 https://youtu.be/7QuaFYXYKo4

  • New Build: 3rd pass of the chapter 00.

https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog/926191/devlog-23-050-chapter-00-pass-02

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LifeDev DevLog 23: My dream game on overcoming CPTSD. Chapter updat...

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420+ days, just 2 hours a day. Building the prototype.

Steam page (wish-list please): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Itch.io (Get the build here. has a forum) https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev
Itch.io devlog post https://jerobarraco.itch.io/lifedev/devlog

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mast...

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Devlog 23 - 0.5.0 - Chapter 00 Pass 02

—— Announcements This sprint i’ve focused again on a chapter. Like usual. This is the 1st sprint after the first alpha. The previous cycle was composed of 2 passes on each chapter. So it could b...

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LifeDev DevLog 24 https://youtu.be/qdQ6MUGzVo8

  • 2nd Chapter 3rd Pass
  • Lot's of refactor, change in mechanic, NUX system and more.
  • Demo and full game available on steam.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2450230/view/509581215161910611

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LifeDev DevLog 24: My game about overcoming CPTSD. Chapter updates,...

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450+ days, just 2 hours a day.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Get it there! And participate on the community! :)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
UE Forum: https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/solodev-lifedev-my-game-about-overcoming-cpt...

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LifeDev - Devlog 24 - Steam News

0.5.1 - Chapter 01 Pass 02

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LifeDev DevLog 25 https://youtu.be/p3Pki9APfE4

  • Chapter 02 Pass 02
  • More refactor, flow improvement, and more.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2450230/view/509586922748772369

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LifeDev DevLog 25: My game about overcoming CPTSD. Chapter updates

Thanks for watching!
485+ days, just 2 hours a day.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Get it there! And participate on the community! :)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
UE Forum: https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/solodev-lifedev-my-game-about-overcoming-cpt...

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LifeDev - Devlog 25 - Steam News

0.5.2 - Chapter 02 Pass 02

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LifeDev DevLog 26 https://youtu.be/itT6A6qfuuk

  • Chapter 03 Pass 02
  • More refactor, flow improvement, and more.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2450230/view/509590727168100306

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LifeDev DevLog 26: My game about overcoming CPTSD. Chapter updates

Thanks for watching!
518+ days, just 2 hours a day.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Get it there! And participate on the community! :)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
UE Forum: https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/solodev-lifedev-my-game-about-overcoming-cpt...

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LifeDev - Devlog 26 - Steam News

0.5.3 - Chapter 03 Pass 02

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LifeDev DevLog 27 https://youtu.be/Ls6mXthJnII

  • Chapter 04 Pass 02
  • Lots of new improvements. Last chapter!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2450230/view/498336168563179594

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LifeDev DevLog 27: My game about overcoming CPTSD. 5th Cyclo 3rd Pa...

Thanks for watching!
530+ days, just 2 hours a day.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450230/LifeDev/
Get it there! And participate on the community! :)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerobarraco
Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@jerobarraco
UE Forum: https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/solodev-lifedev-my-game-about-overcoming-cpt...

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LifeDev - Devlog 27 - Steam News

0.5.4 - Chapter 04 Pass 02