Sonorode | Warding Witches
@sonorode.com
EDM / VGM Composer and Producer from Germany
Solo-Developer of Warding Witches - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3536520/?utm_source=bsky
Solo-Developer of Warding Witches - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3536520/?utm_source=bsky
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Sonorode | Warding Witches
@sonorode.com
· Oct 21
Hey! I'm Sonorode - I make noise and code witchy bullets.
I make ⚡EDM and 🎮VGM, but here on bluesky, you'll predominantly see posts and dev insights about my bullet hell shoot 'em up Warding Witches ✨🧹
Come join the discord if you're interested in either!
I make ⚡EDM and 🎮VGM, but here on bluesky, you'll predominantly see posts and dev insights about my bullet hell shoot 'em up Warding Witches ✨🧹
Come join the discord if you're interested in either!
While a lot of things I'm going for are (imo) improvements, having no bombs at all in a bullet hell definitely is deliberately breaking a genre convention.
It stems from me personally not liking bombing in Shmups, in short, it becomes a button you use less and less the better you get. #indiedev
It stems from me personally not liking bombing in Shmups, in short, it becomes a button you use less and less the better you get. #indiedev
September 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
While a lot of things I'm going for are (imo) improvements, having no bombs at all in a bullet hell definitely is deliberately breaking a genre convention.
It stems from me personally not liking bombing in Shmups, in short, it becomes a button you use less and less the better you get. #indiedev
It stems from me personally not liking bombing in Shmups, in short, it becomes a button you use less and less the better you get. #indiedev
i'll post about gamescom soon life's been on full blast since didn't have a chance to really unwind but it's the weekend soon
September 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
i'll post about gamescom soon life's been on full blast since didn't have a chance to really unwind but it's the weekend soon
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If you're not using asbestos yet, you are being left behind. Everyone is using asbestos, there's no point in trying to fight it. Asbestos is the future.
September 1, 2026 at 8:35 AM
If you're not using asbestos yet, you are being left behind. Everyone is using asbestos, there's no point in trying to fight it. Asbestos is the future.
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youtu.be/dxrjNIvwqEg?... My highlight this GC was Warding Witches, actually a German Bullet Hell with an interesting shield mechanic (instead of traditional bombs) that freezes surrounding bullets. Had a little chat with the dev, too, and they absolutely know their shit. Big recommendation!
Warding Witches Announcement Trailer (May '25)
YouTube video by Warding Witches
youtu.be
August 31, 2026 at 7:50 AM
youtu.be/dxrjNIvwqEg?... My highlight this GC was Warding Witches, actually a German Bullet Hell with an interesting shield mechanic (instead of traditional bombs) that freezes surrounding bullets. Had a little chat with the dev, too, and they absolutely know their shit. Big recommendation!
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Ich war auch am Battlewrights Stand und habe es ausprobiert. Platformer sind normalerweise nicht soo meins, aber der Multiplayer war wirklich lustig! Und eine Singleplayer gibt es auch. Und die Musik ist von @sonorode.com ist fantastisch!
Crowded day at the booth! Bringing the helmet was a good choice 🔥
Play #Battlewrights @ #gamescom Hall 10.2 Booth E051g
Play #Battlewrights @ #gamescom Hall 10.2 Booth E051g
August 29, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Ich war auch am Battlewrights Stand und habe es ausprobiert. Platformer sind normalerweise nicht soo meins, aber der Multiplayer war wirklich lustig! Und eine Singleplayer gibt es auch. Und die Musik ist von @sonorode.com ist fantastisch!
More Soundtrack stuff! Here's ORIGINAL vs ARRANGE for stage 1. (try it at gamescom!!)
really proud of how the ORIGINAL version came out, I tried to capture the CAVE vibes but in my own style.
Which one do you like more for bullet hell action?
#wardingwitches #edm #vgm #gamedev #indiedev
really proud of how the ORIGINAL version came out, I tried to capture the CAVE vibes but in my own style.
Which one do you like more for bullet hell action?
#wardingwitches #edm #vgm #gamedev #indiedev
August 21, 2026 at 11:19 AM
More Soundtrack stuff! Here's ORIGINAL vs ARRANGE for stage 1. (try it at gamescom!!)
really proud of how the ORIGINAL version came out, I tried to capture the CAVE vibes but in my own style.
Which one do you like more for bullet hell action?
#wardingwitches #edm #vgm #gamedev #indiedev
really proud of how the ORIGINAL version came out, I tried to capture the CAVE vibes but in my own style.
Which one do you like more for bullet hell action?
#wardingwitches #edm #vgm #gamedev #indiedev
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I'M GONNA EXHIBIT WARDING WITCHES AT GAMESCOM Y'ALL! 🧹🧹🧹
What an honor! I'll make the SICKEST merch for you to win! And I'm gonna talk to 1000 people! Id love for you to be one of em🫰
Shoutout to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making it posible 💝Bavaria is BEST!
#wardingwitches #gamescom #indiedev
What an honor! I'll make the SICKEST merch for you to win! And I'm gonna talk to 1000 people! Id love for you to be one of em🫰
Shoutout to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making it posible 💝Bavaria is BEST!
#wardingwitches #gamescom #indiedev
June 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I'M GONNA EXHIBIT WARDING WITCHES AT GAMESCOM Y'ALL! 🧹🧹🧹
What an honor! I'll make the SICKEST merch for you to win! And I'm gonna talk to 1000 people! Id love for you to be one of em🫰
Shoutout to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making it posible 💝Bavaria is BEST!
#wardingwitches #gamescom #indiedev
What an honor! I'll make the SICKEST merch for you to win! And I'm gonna talk to 1000 people! Id love for you to be one of em🫰
Shoutout to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making it posible 💝Bavaria is BEST!
#wardingwitches #gamescom #indiedev
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August 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Burn With Me now has a release date - October 12th! 🔥
That's in less than 2 months!
store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/...
We've also made a release date trailer. Please watch it, it's cool!
That's in less than 2 months!
store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/...
We've also made a release date trailer. Please watch it, it's cool!
August 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Burn With Me now has a release date - October 12th! 🔥
That's in less than 2 months!
store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/...
We've also made a release date trailer. Please watch it, it's cool!
That's in less than 2 months!
store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/...
We've also made a release date trailer. Please watch it, it's cool!
I'm all merched up for gamescom!! It's always such a pleasure to reward the players with a lil' sumthin' to take home with!
the shirts aren't merch, I'll wear those on some of the days but there's a few extra I could sell at cost - hit me up on discord if you're interested.
#wardingwitches #gc2026
the shirts aren't merch, I'll wear those on some of the days but there's a few extra I could sell at cost - hit me up on discord if you're interested.
#wardingwitches #gc2026
August 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
I'm all merched up for gamescom!! It's always such a pleasure to reward the players with a lil' sumthin' to take home with!
the shirts aren't merch, I'll wear those on some of the days but there's a few extra I could sell at cost - hit me up on discord if you're interested.
#wardingwitches #gc2026
the shirts aren't merch, I'll wear those on some of the days but there's a few extra I could sell at cost - hit me up on discord if you're interested.
#wardingwitches #gc2026
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ARRANGE all the way!! Ich brauch den Beat und das Drama!
Just recently finished up most of my ARRANGE soundtracks for #wardingwitches. the game will have 2 distinct styles of soundtrack, ORIGINAL and ARRANGE!
I'm an EDM⚡producer on the side, so the ARRANGE versions WILL punch your eardrums!
Which style do you like better for MENU?
#gamedev #edm #vgm
I'm an EDM⚡producer on the side, so the ARRANGE versions WILL punch your eardrums!
Which style do you like better for MENU?
#gamedev #edm #vgm
August 15, 2026 at 8:55 AM
ARRANGE all the way!! Ich brauch den Beat und das Drama!
Just recently finished up most of my ARRANGE soundtracks for #wardingwitches. the game will have 2 distinct styles of soundtrack, ORIGINAL and ARRANGE!
I'm an EDM⚡producer on the side, so the ARRANGE versions WILL punch your eardrums!
Which style do you like better for MENU?
#gamedev #edm #vgm
I'm an EDM⚡producer on the side, so the ARRANGE versions WILL punch your eardrums!
Which style do you like better for MENU?
#gamedev #edm #vgm
August 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Just recently finished up most of my ARRANGE soundtracks for #wardingwitches. the game will have 2 distinct styles of soundtrack, ORIGINAL and ARRANGE!
I'm an EDM⚡producer on the side, so the ARRANGE versions WILL punch your eardrums!
Which style do you like better for MENU?
#gamedev #edm #vgm
I'm an EDM⚡producer on the side, so the ARRANGE versions WILL punch your eardrums!
Which style do you like better for MENU?
#gamedev #edm #vgm
one thing I absolutely love about (solo) game development is the use of free will, artistically
like when do you ever get to make Hardcore Techno for a game!? it's euphoric
like when do you ever get to make Hardcore Techno for a game!? it's euphoric
August 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM
one thing I absolutely love about (solo) game development is the use of free will, artistically
like when do you ever get to make Hardcore Techno for a game!? it's euphoric
like when do you ever get to make Hardcore Techno for a game!? it's euphoric
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🧹 Warding Witches von @sonorode.com
Klassisches Bullet Hell trifft auf modernes Design – Ausweichen, Blocken und perfektes Timing entscheiden über Sieg oder Niederlage.
Mehr unter: wardingwitches.sonorode.com
Klassisches Bullet Hell trifft auf modernes Design – Ausweichen, Blocken und perfektes Timing entscheiden über Sieg oder Niederlage.
Mehr unter: wardingwitches.sonorode.com
July 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
🧹 Warding Witches von @sonorode.com
Klassisches Bullet Hell trifft auf modernes Design – Ausweichen, Blocken und perfektes Timing entscheiden über Sieg oder Niederlage.
Mehr unter: wardingwitches.sonorode.com
Klassisches Bullet Hell trifft auf modernes Design – Ausweichen, Blocken und perfektes Timing entscheiden über Sieg oder Niederlage.
Mehr unter: wardingwitches.sonorode.com
Another pixel art timelapse. Making enemies for my bullet hell shooter! This time: the Bog Spirit, lurking in Stage 4's swamp 🌿✨🧹
also: sneak peek to stage 4 music 🎵
#wardingwitches #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
also: sneak peek to stage 4 music 🎵
#wardingwitches #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
July 22, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Another pixel art timelapse. Making enemies for my bullet hell shooter! This time: the Bog Spirit, lurking in Stage 4's swamp 🌿✨🧹
also: sneak peek to stage 4 music 🎵
#wardingwitches #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
also: sneak peek to stage 4 music 🎵
#wardingwitches #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
I'm a composer first so how cool is it to be featured in the annual German Steam Sale with the theme being Games 🎶COMPOSED🎵 in Germany!
This year even in the Broadcast!! Maybe you can catch me yap about Warding Witches. Try out the demo!!
#gamesgermany #indiedev #wardingwitches #shmup
This year even in the Broadcast!! Maybe you can catch me yap about Warding Witches. Try out the demo!!
#gamesgermany #indiedev #wardingwitches #shmup
July 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I'm a composer first so how cool is it to be featured in the annual German Steam Sale with the theme being Games 🎶COMPOSED🎵 in Germany!
This year even in the Broadcast!! Maybe you can catch me yap about Warding Witches. Try out the demo!!
#gamesgermany #indiedev #wardingwitches #shmup
This year even in the Broadcast!! Maybe you can catch me yap about Warding Witches. Try out the demo!!
#gamesgermany #indiedev #wardingwitches #shmup
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I can finally announce something big:
Battlewrights will be coming to gamescom in Cologne this year!!! 🥹😭🎉
Come by from August 25th - 30th to grab some exclusive swag and fight your friends (or strangers)
Thanks so much to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making this possible ❤️
#indiegame #gamescom
Battlewrights will be coming to gamescom in Cologne this year!!! 🥹😭🎉
Come by from August 25th - 30th to grab some exclusive swag and fight your friends (or strangers)
Thanks so much to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making this possible ❤️
#indiegame #gamescom
June 30, 2026 at 10:31 PM
I can finally announce something big:
Battlewrights will be coming to gamescom in Cologne this year!!! 🥹😭🎉
Come by from August 25th - 30th to grab some exclusive swag and fight your friends (or strangers)
Thanks so much to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making this possible ❤️
#indiegame #gamescom
Battlewrights will be coming to gamescom in Cologne this year!!! 🥹😭🎉
Come by from August 25th - 30th to grab some exclusive swag and fight your friends (or strangers)
Thanks so much to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making this possible ❤️
#indiegame #gamescom
I'M GONNA EXHIBIT WARDING WITCHES AT GAMESCOM Y'ALL! 🧹🧹🧹
What an honor! I'll make the SICKEST merch for you to win! And I'm gonna talk to 1000 people! Id love for you to be one of em🫰
Shoutout to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making it posible 💝Bavaria is BEST!
#wardingwitches #gamescom #indiedev
What an honor! I'll make the SICKEST merch for you to win! And I'm gonna talk to 1000 people! Id love for you to be one of em🫰
Shoutout to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making it posible 💝Bavaria is BEST!
#wardingwitches #gamescom #indiedev
June 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I'M GONNA EXHIBIT WARDING WITCHES AT GAMESCOM Y'ALL! 🧹🧹🧹
What an honor! I'll make the SICKEST merch for you to win! And I'm gonna talk to 1000 people! Id love for you to be one of em🫰
Shoutout to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making it posible 💝Bavaria is BEST!
#wardingwitches #gamescom #indiedev
What an honor! I'll make the SICKEST merch for you to win! And I'm gonna talk to 1000 people! Id love for you to be one of em🫰
Shoutout to @gamesbavaria.bsky.social for making it posible 💝Bavaria is BEST!
#wardingwitches #gamescom #indiedev
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Warding Witches was my personal highlight of a local Bavarian game exibition. It's super stylish, coherent, and simply a joy to play!
Give it a try 🙏
Give it a try 🙏
Steam Bullet Fest was just the warmup,✨STEAM NEXT FEST✨ is here!
Never tried a bullet hell before? STORY MODE is your way in! Hundreds of players at conventions can attest, you've got this.
Already a shmup veteran? Cursed difficulty is waiting😈
#steamnextfest #indiedev #bullethell #wardingwitches
Never tried a bullet hell before? STORY MODE is your way in! Hundreds of players at conventions can attest, you've got this.
Already a shmup veteran? Cursed difficulty is waiting😈
#steamnextfest #indiedev #bullethell #wardingwitches
June 22, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Warding Witches was my personal highlight of a local Bavarian game exibition. It's super stylish, coherent, and simply a joy to play!
Give it a try 🙏
Give it a try 🙏
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I played this Steam demo today and really enjoyed it. Shmup fans should check it out
Steam Bullet Fest was just the warmup,✨STEAM NEXT FEST✨ is here!
Never tried a bullet hell before? STORY MODE is your way in! Hundreds of players at conventions can attest, you've got this.
Already a shmup veteran? Cursed difficulty is waiting😈
#steamnextfest #indiedev #bullethell #wardingwitches
Never tried a bullet hell before? STORY MODE is your way in! Hundreds of players at conventions can attest, you've got this.
Already a shmup veteran? Cursed difficulty is waiting😈
#steamnextfest #indiedev #bullethell #wardingwitches
June 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I played this Steam demo today and really enjoyed it. Shmup fans should check it out
Last Weekend to try the Demo if you haven't!
#steamnextfest
#steamnextfest
Steam Bullet Fest was just the warmup,✨STEAM NEXT FEST✨ is here!
Never tried a bullet hell before? STORY MODE is your way in! Hundreds of players at conventions can attest, you've got this.
Already a shmup veteran? Cursed difficulty is waiting😈
#steamnextfest #indiedev #bullethell #wardingwitches
Never tried a bullet hell before? STORY MODE is your way in! Hundreds of players at conventions can attest, you've got this.
Already a shmup veteran? Cursed difficulty is waiting😈
#steamnextfest #indiedev #bullethell #wardingwitches
June 20, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Last Weekend to try the Demo if you haven't!
#steamnextfest
#steamnextfest
Streamers playing my game during Steam Next Fest!
Thanks @cawthorne.bsky.social @4-rg.com and @neonmotte.bsky.social for showing the game to your audience 🫶✨🧹
had so much fun watching all of you play
check out their streams!
Thanks @cawthorne.bsky.social @4-rg.com and @neonmotte.bsky.social for showing the game to your audience 🫶✨🧹
had so much fun watching all of you play
check out their streams!
June 19, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Streamers playing my game during Steam Next Fest!
Thanks @cawthorne.bsky.social @4-rg.com and @neonmotte.bsky.social for showing the game to your audience 🫶✨🧹
had so much fun watching all of you play
check out their streams!
Thanks @cawthorne.bsky.social @4-rg.com and @neonmotte.bsky.social for showing the game to your audience 🫶✨🧹
had so much fun watching all of you play
check out their streams!
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While we're on the topic of magical girls, @sonorode.com also has their demo up during Steam Next Fest and I absolutely adore Warding Witches, which is a super good bullet hell shmup that I recently already wrote about. Go check it out!
store.steampowered.com/app/4690510/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4690510/...
Warding Witches Demo on Steam
The Warding Witches Demo offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between atta...
store.steampowered.com
June 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
While we're on the topic of magical girls, @sonorode.com also has their demo up during Steam Next Fest and I absolutely adore Warding Witches, which is a super good bullet hell shmup that I recently already wrote about. Go check it out!
store.steampowered.com/app/4690510/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4690510/...