Dungeon Clawler: Indie Game Hit by Multiple Clones Before Launch
Latest News on Dungeon Clawler and Its Clones
The indie gaming landscape is no stranger to imitation, but Dungeon Clawler finds itself in a peculiar situation. Stray Fawn Studio, the team behind the creative city-builder The Wandering Village, has reported two clones of their upcoming roguelike deckbuilder already live on the App Store before the game is even out.
The Cloning Situation
- Dungeon Clawler is set to launch in Q4 2024.
- Two clones named Claw Heroes and Crab Clawler imitate gameplay and assets.
- Developer Philomena Schwab mentions that cloning is becoming increasingly common.
The upcoming game allows players to gather items via a giant claw machine to tackle foes in a dungeon setting. Stray Fawn Studio's innovative take is unfortunately being overshadowed by these unauthorized recreations.
What Can Be Done?
- Stray Fawn reports stolen assets to the respective platforms.
- Proving cloning, especially in gameplay mechanics, poses significant challenges.
- Despite frustrations, the studio aims to continue sharing their creative journey openly.
Though frustrating, these incidents underscore the need for better protections in the gaming industry to support indie developers.
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