Waterbears Interactive Arts is excited to announce that Bearly Baking is now out on Steam! Your support means the world to our small team of seven passionate indie devs. Check out the trailer and give it a try! #indie #gamedev #indiegame #gamerelease #newgame #pcgaming #releaseannouncement #cozy

Our team just updated our Steam page in preparation for the release of Bearly Baking! Check out the new trailer and screenshots! #indie #game #dev #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #indegamedev #devteam #indieteam #cozygame #steam #release #new #baking store.steampowered.com/app/3863520/...

Dev Question: What drove you to continue work on Bearly Baking? Aiden (SFX Designer): "I loved the concept and it reminded me of the games of old I used to play in class!” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #audio #sound #indiegamedev #indiegame #cozygame #madewithunity #release #new #sfx

Can’t wait to share Bearly Baking with the world. Around a week till launch! #indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #artist #cozygame #cozy #madewithunity #unity #steam #indieteam #pcgame #game #gamer #videogame #new #wip #launch #release #code #bake #bakinggame #baking #digital

Dev Question: What drove you to continue work on Bearly Baking? Tristan (Writer): “I wanted to expand on the story of our characters, and really bring some more life to the town and the characters that our playtesters and peers had fallen in love with.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev

The team is gearing up for our upcoming release! We’re submitting our game for Steam approval this weekend. In the meantime here’s a sneak peek at Mr. Grimble while you wait! #indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #steam #madewithunity #cozy #cozygame #art #artist #digitalart

Dev Question: What drove you to continue work on Bearly Baking? Ren (Artist): “I knew I could do more with my art, and I wanted to make character expressions and some light redesigns. I’m excited to share a finished version of Bearly Baking!” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame

Dev Question: What drove you to continue work on Bearly Baking? Andy (Programmer): “We did really well for the project in class and there was so much room for more, it would be a waste to just leave it how it was when it could be more.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #cozy

Dev Question: Give a Bearly Baking fun fact! Andy (Programmer): “Most of Archie’s lines are recorded while off an energy drink and breathing through my mouth.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #program #code #new #audio #acting

Here is a look at the setup of the cooking station. You can see the trays on the left, the oven on the right, and the tickets in the bottom corner! So much fun to be had baking delicious treats :) #indie #indiedev #game #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #cozygame #development #art #artist #ui #code

Dev Question: Give a Bearly Baking fun fact! Alexis (Producer and Programmer): “Bearly Baking started as a college course project and won awards within our cohort.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #program #code #producer #new

Dev Question: Give a Bearly Baking fun fact! Tristan (Writer): “The team did team bonding party stuff the night before the project was due because we were already done, avoiding crunch time 😃” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame

Dev Question: Give a Bearly Baking fun fact! Ren (Artist): “Our voice acting director likes to lock us in a room full of old machines to record us.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #artist #digitalart #new #videogame

Speaking of Triple B this morning, here’s his icon that appears on the stats screen and his order tickets, a big grin for a friendly guy! #indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #art #artist #digitalart #2dart #icon #ui #madewithunity #unity #new #bear #gameart #indiegamedev #wip #gameart #indieart

Dev Question: Give a Bearly Baking fun fact! Aiden (SFX designer): “Triple B is an expert bowler.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #bowling #bear #bears #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #sfx #sound #music #audio #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #bakinggame #new #videogame #gamer #wip

Here is a painting that the player can buy and place in their home! Another one of the great customizable decor options. #indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #art #artist #digitalart #digitalartist #2dart #cozy #cozygame #madewithunity #videogame #decor #painting #drawing #new #wip

Dev Question: What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it? Alexis (Producer and Programmer): “I took on a project with an unmotivated team, did more than expected, and it impacted my mental health. Now I’m more selective with my time and limits.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev

Dev Question: What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it? Ren (Artist): “I took on too many projects at once and lost friendships, sleep, and self care because I was always working. Now, I’m working on healing my relationship with work.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #artist

Enjoy this landscape painting of Bearly Baking’s decor store. This lovely place is ran by the muskrat Nugget! #indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #art #artist #digitalart #2dart #2dartist #cozygame #cozy #baking #bakinggame #muskrat #nugget #painting #landscape #dusk #wip

Dev Question: What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it? Aiden (SFX designer): “When I was first starting out, I wanted to program, but I sucked at it. A friend, though, told me focus on becoming the best I could be. I’ll never forget that.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev

After much debate and many suggestions we decided to name our shop keeper Nugget! #indie #dev #indiedev #gamedev #game #indiegamedev #art #artist #cozyart #cozygame #digitalart #2dart #new #madewithunity #baking #animal #nugget #devteam #team #program #newart #wip #characterart #gameart #friday

Dev Question: What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it? Andy (Programmer): “My first game dev project I had next to no experience coding in unity while working with technical programmers I was out of my element and unable to contribute much.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev

Mr. Grimble is back, wearing his confident, talkative expression. For a rat in such a sleazy jacket, he sure acts tough 😅 #indie #game #dev #indiedev #game #indiegamedev #art #artist #2dart #digitalart #digitalartist #rat #chracter #madewithunity #unity #steam #gamer #confident #cozygame #cozy #new

Dev Question: What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it? Tristan (Writer): “The night before my first game was due. The knowledge of needing a complete product got me there, but it was the first all nighter of game dev for myself.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev

Dev Question: If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be? Ren (Artist): "Customizable cafe & maybe like “friendship events” like stardew valley." #indie #game #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #QnA #art #artist #digitalart #designer #uiart #ux #ui #gamer #videogame #cozygame #cozy

Take a stroll with us through the Bearly Baking town! A beautiful autumn atmosphere awaits. #indie #game #dev #indiegamedev #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #fall #autumn #town #gameplay #video #cozy #cozygame #madewithunity #code #atmosphere #baking #bakinggame #art #artist #2dart #digitalart #new

Dev Question: If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be? Alexis (Producer and Programmer): "I would add more mini games to play! Making take more inspiration from Stardew Valley and add in fishing or something similar." #indie #game #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #QnA #code

Another Luna expression! #indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #cozy #cozygame #cozyindiegame #art #artist #digitalart #digitalartist #2dart #2d #gameart #indieartist #wolf #animal #character #characterart #madewithunity #unity #steam #release #new #wip #steamrelease #luna

Dev Question: If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be? Tristan (Writer): "Shifting seasons would be interesting to play around with, potentially seeing new characters!" #indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #madewithunity #gamer #narrative #shortstory #QnA #new

Our new shop keeper has been made! This little fella will run the decor shop. Feel free to leave name suggestions in the comments! #indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #artist #2dart #2dartist #digitalart #digital #characterart #character #name #madewithunity #cozy

Dev Question: If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be? Andy (Programmer): "A longer story and shifting seasons" #indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #program #programmer #code #madewithunity #unity #gamer #story #narrative #shortstory #devlife #devteam #QnA

Just a reminder that Bearly Baking is up on Steam ready to wishlisted! If you can please go wishlist it, we would love to see you all play once it is released late this month. Here is the link: store.steampowered.com/app/3863520/... #indie #game #indiedev #dev #madewithunity #steam #release #team

Dev Question: If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be? Aiden (SFX Designer): "Hmmmmmmmm…I would sayyy more characters! The more the merrier!" #indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #sfx #design #QnA #cozygame #art #artist #audio #music #soundtrack #cozy #digital

A new expression for Claws is done! This completes her expressions for the entire game. #indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev #cat #art #2dart #digitalart #artist #videogame #character #characterart #gameart #2dartist #digitalartist #devteam #team #indieteam #madewithunity #steam #wip

Dev Question: What are your goals as a game dev for the future? Andy (Programmer): “I wanna make a new use of AI in game design to allow for more consistent and fun open world games” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #code #QnA #wip #program #programmer #devteam #new #ai #design

Our town has been set up and decorated! Here is the layout. Our team worked hard to make the town feel like a cozy village in the fall, and we hope it gives you the same warmth and charm we aimed to evoke! #indie #game #indiegame #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #art #artist #digitalart #town

Dev Question: What are your goals as a game dev for the future? Alexis (Producer and Programmer): “I hope to create games that build meaningful memories and connections between people.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #code #QnA #wip #program #programmer #devteam #producer #new

Brett the pigeon is back with a new emotion! Here's his grumpy expression for when he's confused or has messed something up. #indie #dev #game #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #indiestudio #indiedevs #indieteam #art #digitalart #indieart #gameart #devart #newart #artist #characterart #cozy #pigeonSky

Dev Question: What are your goals as a game dev for the future? Tristan (Writer and Designer): “I want to craft a story that stays with someone years after they finished playing. I want to change how someone looks at the world.” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #writer #QnA #wip

A new decoration for the player’s home! This potted plant is perfect for any baker with a green thumb. #indie #indiedev #gamedev #dev #indiegame #game #indiegamedev #art #2dart #artist #digitalart #digitalartist #arts #draw #design #videogame #creative #wip #gameart #cozygame #madewithunity #team

Dev Question: What are your goals as a game dev for the future? Aiden (SFX Designer): “To support my family when I’m older” #indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev #audio #music #sound #sfx #soundeffect #indieaudio #team #indieteam #indiestudio #videogame #cozygame #art #artist #design

Another Peanut expression! This showcases Peanuts upset and angry mood used especially in times when the stock market isn’t going his way. #indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #art #artist #indieart #2dart #digitalart #digital #digitalartist #animalart #animal #new #wip #design #gamer

New Dev Question: What are your goals as a game dev for the future?? Ren (Artist and UI Designer): “I want to make something that really deeply affects people and encourages them to rethink the world around them!!” #indie #game #indiegame #indieartist #art #artist #gamedev #dev #digitalart #QnA

Another decoration for the town! This is one of the five rock piles that will be scattered around. #indie #indiegame #indiedev #indieart #dev #gamedev #game #indiegamedev #art #artist #indieartist #2dart #digitalart #gameart #newart #new #decoration #cozy #cozygame #gamer #design #gamedesign #wip

Dev Question: What baked good are you eating first from the Bearly Baking kitchen? Alexis (Producer and Programmer): “Blackberry muffin with chopped nuts on top!” #indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #programmer #producer #QnA #wip #new #answer #code #indieprogrammer #team #devteam

Mr. Burrows has been redesigned! Here is his new look with a happy expression on his face. More expressions of his to come! #indie #indiegame #indedev #dev #game #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamer #art #2Dart #indieart #artist #digitalart #gameart #team #madewithunity #steam #newgame #comingsoon #wip

Dev Question: What baked good are you eating first from the Bearly Baking kitchen? Aiden (SFX Designer): “The dough: raw” #indie #game #dev #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #SFX #audio #sound #music #effect #art #design #creative #cozygame #new #QnA #devlife #devteam #team #studio #wip

Our villain, Mr. Grimble, is on the move! His new walk animation is in and has just been featured in a short cutscene. #indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #cozygame #cozy #baking #bakinggame #cookinggame #art #2dart #artist #digitalart #animation #animal #rat #cutscene #indieart

Dev Question: What baked good are you eating first from the Bearly Baking kitchen? Andy (Programmer): “Honey muffin with chocolate spread” #indie #game #dev #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #programmer #program #QnA #baking #cozy #cozygame #art #gameart #indieart #2dart #indieteam #wip

Decorations have been made for around the town! Here is one of the variations of the trees created. All the decorations are autumn-themed, perfect for the baking occasion! #indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #art #artist #2dart #2dartist #digitalart #decoration #cozygame #cozy #gamer