Quick Tips for Writing Game Dialogue | Project Salvation Devlog #8

Struggling to write engaging dialogue for your indie game? In this devlog, we dive into the art of writing game dialogue for indie games, RPGs, and narrative-driven experiences. Whether you're building a massive RPG like we are or designing a focused narrative game, these tips will help you write better characters, deeper interactions, and more immersive storytelling.

As part of our Project Salvation series, a 2D top-down pixel art RPG built in GameMaker Studio, we’ve spent hundreds of hours crafting dialogue that fits a world of dark secrets, complex party members, and branching quests. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain to help indie game writers, narrative designers, and even D&D storytellers sharpen their skills.

Our lead writer Mik breaks down how writing for video games is completely different from novels or screenplays—where brevity, clarity, and character voice are everything. We talk about how to keep players engaged, avoid exposition dumps, and craft authentic dialogue that reflects your character’s background and personality.

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