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The Making of Nocturnals | Indie Game Development

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Take a look behind the scenes of my passion project, Nocturnals, featuring concept art, cut content and more. I will be answering questions about why the project was created, the challenges I faced during development, as well as information on what’s next for Cowboy Toad Games.

Check out Nocturnals on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2578910/Nocturnals/

00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – My Goal
03:34 – Background Info
05:11 – Early Development
08:08 – Cut Content
09:14 – Constraints During Development
10:59 – Concept Art & Rough Sketches
12:19 – The Future

Follow Cowboy Toad Games:

X: https://x.com/cowboytoadgames
Discord: https://discord.gg/cowboytoadgames
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cowboytoadgames

If you want to check out an unlisted video of an early version of Nocturnals its here: https://youtu.be/fmtPEEOD8XI?si=bssO9Niy8yOBbVFd

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50 comments

@quinnmatthews-w5x September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
how are you so good at making games
@HandsomeYoungSir September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Nocturnals = peak
@MaryAliceRoth September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Can you make chapter 2 when Ted old friend name Marco and his sister Casey
@andrealowery9825 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
where can i get one last pitstop? is it on scratch like the rest or on steam?
@Rick_Karl September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
I wanna play one last pitstop😂
@Rick_Karl September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
You guys look good together
@idkwhat7482 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Do you know what will be cool? If you post a video of all the characters from nocturnal s doing the t pose and spin around i would watch it all day
@angelkairiii September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
ion think i’ve ever heard of scratch but wow we’re very similar. i used minecraft growing up making my own games / mini games, & me & my friends would play. recently i literally made my own take on until dawn, & where not everything has to be “straight” as well. i stopped cz it js doesn’t feel worth it even tho my building skills do look pretty, but maybe i’ll become a game developer w the same messages in the same genre
@luvs4m_ September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
i love this game so much! thank you so much for your hard work, i’d love to make my own games someday too ❤
@Ethantvoffical September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
holy shit i had this game wishlisted for months played it 3 days on release date and ive wondered how this was made also btw if u look in the files for nocturnals it gives u all the animation sheets pngs everything anyways Have a good day ted
@Reessie_art September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Wwwwww
@rainworldnoob September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
this game was so amazing to play and was one of the best multiple choice games ive played even if it was short it was sweet
@-Luvz- September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Im actually so hyped about this whole thing. Like this is like really really cool and im so happy for y’all that the game actually blew up. I first found out about the game when one of my favorite YouTubers (KubzScout) played it and others. So yeah keep it up and im definitely gonna follow this whole Project further 👍🏽👍🏽
@someone-ge3zl September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
i personally fell in love with gameplay and videos of your beautiful game it felt different and so charming ,i'm definitely feeling more inspired to start my game dev journey .
@pizza_rat2288 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
PLEASE MAKE A NOCTURNALS 2!!!!! i love this game so much it reminds me of so many games i loved growing up mixed together. its such an amazing game especially knowing it was only made by 2 people with no budget is insane!! its so impressive thank you for making such an amazing game it's 100% my favourite game rn and probably will stay that way, please keep making inispiring amazing games theyre amazing :)
@Nice_kid_11 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Make episodes, or imma become the next kendrick Lamar.
@emilyarriola9393 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
i loved this video it was so cool and i loved the consept art and the part were you talked about your older / unfinished games
@seaghoulst September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
WOAH
@CatGoesMauu September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
nocturnals is the best game ive ever played, it has an interesting artstyle which i really love!
@Theystolemyhandle September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Please, it's such a short experience and I know it was just a passion project but man, I will hand you my whole wallet for just one more chapter with these guys. I love everything about the game. Story, art, gameplay. It's perfect. Pleaaaase. The world needs you. :P
@_Cchamp September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
I admire this so much. Always wanted to make games like these with and for friends and lovers.❤
@leemo008 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
You're boykiser, aren't cha?
@Maj0r1ssues September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
as soon as he said they wanted to make more games I subscribed.
@SirYunggg September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
One of the best decision based ive played.. ( wait is that ted......... )
@paranaenselol September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
And why do the nocturnals look like that? They look like they were ran over, somewhat like scraptrap but without spring bonnie suit
@thatcommentaryman.-.5506 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
The big a achievement for you was that case oh played it and he introduced his audience to this game so yea (this game peak btw )👍‼️🫡
@Al_dumbaf. September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
THE LAST FEW MINUTES IN THE VID. WERE WHAT I NEEDED TO GET UP FROM MY BED
@orca5408 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
gud job
@Vukaleksis2017Stojanovic September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Can you tell what happend to mia?
@josantoniorivas1204 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
One thing I love about this game is the way it portrays the relationship of the main characters. It's so refreshing and genuine, been non-stop thinking about it since :) You guys have got loads of potential. Will be keeping up
@sukkapoliisi September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
gay
@XOrange_crushX September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Hey I loved the game it felt a lot like a telltale game but with life is strange music, I’d definitely buy another game with this style if you were to make more. Ted and Diego are a cute couple, I like the concept of 2 teens finding finding love and comfort with each other in the apocalypse setting
@matthewsubito3251 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
I love this game so much, the ost was so beautiful that I keep listening to it when I go to sleep, the VA's for Ted and Diego and dialogue were so good!
@guester_blaster2013 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Finished watching kubz scouts playing this, loved the bromance
@KnaveOverHere September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Thank you so much for creating Nocturnals! I never thought I'd get into text-based games, but this one blew me away. It’s not just a game—it really connected with my inner self and even reflected some of my real-life experiences. It’s been a beautiful journey, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Truly appreciate all your hard work! ❤
@Anteater92006 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
I played the game on launch day and really enjoyed it, its great what you've managed to make with Nocturnals.

It's really interesting hearing about some of the cut content, the flashback and all. I wish it could've made it in.

When you look at it, the game definitely feels more like an episode 1 to a bigger game. So I really hope you're able to make a sequel at some point. The Nocturnals world has so much potential and this game gave us a little taste of it.
@hagrid7297 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Just came from med school and i see this i was about to cry from a tought day now i cry from exicetment ^^
@MrChessMan78 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Bro speaking facts
@rgregyt5424 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Im looking forward to this game, and I really love it. Proud to be a gay person here. Keep it up!
@chunkyearwax1275 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
AWWWW THEY LOOKED LIKE BABIES IN THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT 😭😭 i love how ted & diego looked like they grew with the game’s progress bts . absolutely love nocturnals, u can see the amount of love put into this game
@roseberry1775 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Love how the game couple are based on the creator and his partner (the dude who made the soundtracks) plus love the concepts arts!
@Yuannah September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
This game was so amazing, would love to see anything else from you!!
@lassnitro September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Your game was absolutely amazing i hope you do well in the future
@ahrontheKestrelguy September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
You did very great for creating Nocturnals Mr Jolly
@genericdude430 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
i still didn't get unbanned max.
@Artisha-i4n September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
I was about to say that😯
@LousSup_1 September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
I wish I could play it but it's too much expensive 😭
@ChingPakCHANG September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Can you play the first nocturnal game that you made
@SkullyYateezz September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
ur amazing please dont die
@MoreFlannyFoo September 30, 2024 - 6:02 pm
Imagine there would be a pre-quel focusing mia, maggie and their friends.

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