Adding a new piece to our game is quick and easy… until the inevitable bug shows up 👾 Every piece comes with its own little adventure, and honestly, that’s part of the fun! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #madewithunity #KingdomInPieces

Meet the brute! A mess of corpses on boar legs, reanimated by the enemy’s so-called “SCIENCE!” They're slow but when they hit, it’s like three soldiers at once! Would you fight this brute head-on, or keep your distance? #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #KingdomInPieces

Devlog 7 is here! Our AI got a lot smarter and we’re closer to the next playable build for our chess roguelike! But, we still have a lot of work to do on the animations. Do you have any tips to make them feel cool and impactful? 🫶 #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity

Relax with us for a minute and watch our artist hand paint the next piece for Kingdom in Pieces! It’s so fun seeing the game come together one brushstroke at a time. Make sure to follow us to get more updates on our chess-inspired indie game! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #blender3d

Our AI refuses to lose… so it started cheating 😂 It’s making up moves mid-game just to win. Next step is going to have to be teaching it to actually play fair. Make sure to follow for more updates on our chess-inspired roguelike! #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity #indiegames

Devlog 6 of our chess-inspired roguelike is here! You can now build armies and test them in battle! Plus, we added end of turn actions so placement matters as much as that perfect move. What do you think? Drop a comment to let us know! #gamedev #indiegames #devlog #roguelike #indiedev

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When you're an indie game studio with no marketing budget so you try unorthodox methods to appease the algorithm gods. If you see this, the Elders smiled. Drop an emoji as tribute! 🙏 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #marketing

Meet the Peasant Rabble! They may not be the most well-equipped, but they'll do their best to support the remaining heroes in their quest to return peace to their kingdom. Follow us for more updates on Kingdom in Pieces! 👑 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #characterconcept

Week 5 of our indie game inspired by chess and MediEvil! ✅ New piece added ✅ Army setup improved ✅ Kickstarter page updated If you'd like to support us, follow and drop a comment! Even a quick emoji helps a lot 🫶 #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #devlog #madewithunity 1/2

Here's how we realized we needed to stop players from spamming the same hero in our game! If you’re enjoying these little peeks behind the scenes, hit follow and let us know what you think in the replies. Even dropping an emoji helps us a ton! #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #unity3d

Interrupting our regular broadcast with a cool announcement! ⚔️ The Sword Celebration is live on Steam and While the Iron’s Hot is in the “More Cool Sword Games” section. Thank you to @mythwright.com for putting it together. Happy sword celebrating! ⚔️ 1/2

Week 4 of working on our indie game inspired by chess and MediEvil! This week we started work on a new feature that is core to our game. The elevator pitch is that it's the Resident Evil inventory management system but for building your army! #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity

🚨 New to the Shack! 🚨 6 fresh indie games just landed on Rob’s Game Shack: 🧛 Bloody Hell Hotel ⚔️ GODBREAKERS @godbreakers.bsky.social 👑 Kingdom in Pieces @bontemps.games 🐸 Serene Ponds 🌌 Oblation 🪓 Axe & Bow Land robsgameshack.com/games-news/i... #indiedev #gamedev #supportIndie

Finding a name for your game is HARD! It took us a lot of time to land on something, but at least we're happy with it. It's unique, has a good pun, and it's a good reference to the gameplay and the story! 😁 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #devlog #madewithunity

One of the best pieces of advice for any creative! For me, hearing that was a real mindset shift. It took the pressure off perfection and let me focus on making progress. What’s a piece of advice that really helped you? #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames

Week 3 of making a game inspired by chess and MediEvil. It was a quieter week, but any progress counts! We worked on improving our UI and on a new piece for the game. Follow us to see how the game shapes up and share your thoughts! #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity

We need YOUR help with our game! Which color would you pick for the dissolve effect that we use to animate a piece getting destroyed/revived? Should we leave it as something you can customize in game? #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #madewithunity #KingdomInPieces

Here's what 8 years of gamedev looked like! It's been a long journey, we learned a lot and met a ton of amazing people! Now we're working on our next game and hopefully it lets us make games for 8 more years. Follow us to see how the journey continues! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #unity3d

Here’s a 60-second recap of our gamedev week! Devlog #2 brings new bases, a new hero in the roster, and some shader work. We’ll post these every week, so follow us to see how the game progresses and let us know any idea or suggestion in the comments! #gamedev #indiedev #devlog #unity3d

Sit back, relax and watch a new hero added into our game! Here's 30 minutes of gamedev condensed into 60 seconds. #indiegame #gamedev #madewithunity #unity3d #KingdomInPieces

This knight’s mustache was so famous… it became his downfall. 🥸 Discover the tragic and ridiculous tale of Sir Roland Ironwhisk XVIII! 🧵⬇️ 1/6

Check out our devlog update for Kingdom in Pieces! Last week we made new editor tools, an inspect feature, and we started on our AI system. We’ll be posting these updates every week, so follow us and share your thoughts or ideas in the replies! #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #devlog

This week we’ve been working on the inspection mode! It lets you get more info on a piece during battle, like health, damage, and their special action. We’re also trying to land on the vibe for our UI. What do you think of this look? 😄 #KingdominPieces #indiegames #gamedev

Here's 5 games/movies that inspire us as we make Kingdom in Pieces! Each of these helps us shape how we’re thinking about the world, mechanics, story, and vibe of the game. Which of these have you played or watched? #KingdominPieces #indiegames #gamedev

Which one do you prefer? 🤔 Yellow or red for showing the tiles that will be impacted by an action? It's worth mentioning the action can be anything: damage, heal, buff, debuff, or even a mix! Let us know what feels best 👇 #gamedev #indiegames #strategy #kingdominpieces

We wanted to share a bit of our development process today, specifically our custom level editor! Thread time! #indiegames #gamedev #unitytips #leveldesign #toolsdev #tacticsgame #kickstartergames #wip #kingdominpieces 1/4

Took a little break from the game mechanics to finally tackle a feature I’ve been meaning to add: Inspection Mode! It’ll let you zoom in on units and see their stats like health, damage, and shield. UI coming next 👀 #gamedev #indiedev #strategygame #wip

Story time! ✨ I'm Arnaud, one of the folks behind Bontemps Games, and I wanted to share a bit about how I got into making games. So here it is 👇 #gamedev #indiedev 1/12

For #screenshotsaturday, we wanted to share a quick look at how our next hero is coming together! Still a work in progress, but I can't wait to see how it ends up 🤗 Follow us to see the final product! #KingdomInPieces #indiegames #wip #characterdesign

Wanted to make a little "meet the team" post so you know who's working on Kingdom in Pieces! Give these folks a follow these folks are all wonderful 🧵👇 1/6

We’re so excited to start sharing more about our next game, Kingdom in Pieces. Let’s build it together on Kickstarter! Follow us for updates and be there on day one! #kingdominpieces #indiegames #kickstartergames #gamedev #tacticalrpg 1/2

Nothing beats a jet2 holiday! #jet2holiday #whiletheironshot #indiegames #pixelart

When you ask mom for McDonald’s …and she says there’s food at home #characterdesign #conceptart #KingdomInPieces

Had to try this trend with the best companion in gaming. And as always, the Ox did not disappoint! 🐂 #WhileTheIronsHot #gamedev #indiegames #cozygames

Our next game is Kingdom in Pieces! It’s a turn-based roguelite where you assemble a team of quirky heroes to root out evil and reclaim a shattered kingdom. We’re building it out in the open, so follow along to watch it grow and help shape it! #screenshotsaturday #indiegames #gamedev

Here are a few early sketches we explored while designing some of the heroes in Kingdom in Pieces! These helped us figure out the tone of the game as a whole. It's always fun to look back at the rough drafts before everything comes together. #kingdominpieces #characterdesign #conceptart

There are lots of hidden outfits for your Ox in While The Iron’s Hot, but this one’s a fan favorite! You’ll have to explore Toot’s haunted cabin and collect all the red shoes to unlock it. But watching your companion strut around in heels makes it all worth it! 👠 #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev

Kingdom in Pieces is a game about assembling a team of quirky heroes to root out evil from the land! This hero is a valiant steed who refuses to let the deadweight he's carrying slow him down while he kicks teeth in. Any guesses for his name? #indiegames #gamedev #3dmodeling

The amazing @jkcrosbyfun.bsky.social sent us these two versions to ask which color scheme we preferred. At first I couldn't see the difference at all, but then I zoomed in a bit... Can you spot it? Also, our next game is called Kingdom in Pieces! #indiegames #gamedev #conceptart

This is GOOD! Definitely ready to ship… 😅 Our first 3D style test looked cool but had some slight issues. Like z-fighting everywhere and a key building that was either invisible or blindingly obvious. We’ve come a long way since then! #gamedev #indiegames #3dart #devlop

We HATE the bases we did for our models! 🥴 They feel way too clunky and pull attention away from the models themselves, don't you think? What would you change to make them feel more cohesive? #indiegames #characterdesign #indiedev #gamedev #3dmodeling

Here's a trick we used a ton in While The Iron’s Hot 👇 Sometimes you can access features from other scenes while playing. Instead of loading stuff on the fly, we just hide those characters offscreen so they’re ready when needed! Anyone know other tricks like that in games? #indiegames #gamedev

New tip for blacksmiths! 🔨 On the anvil, aim for pieces connected to the green zone. If metal gets disconnected from the target shape, it gets cleared automatically and saves you a few hammer swings. Follow us for more tips and dev updates! #whiletheironshot #indiegames #gamedev #craftinggame

Here's another quick preview of our Lancer character! He's now ready to move on to the modeling phase. I'm really loving how this character his turning out, especially that fancy mustache! Follow us for more behind-the-scenes on our upcoming game 🤗 #indiegames #gamedev #wip #characterdesign

Last day to get Bontemps Games' cozy blacksmithing RPG While The Iron's Hot, made with the Dialogue System for Unity and Quest Machine, for 40% off in Steam's Summer Sale. #indiegame

Last day to grab While The Iron’s Hot at 40% off! 🔥 Join the forge, kick back, and relax in a cozy crafting adventure. It’s the sort of deal you don't want to miss out on. Link's in the reply! #whiletheironshot #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev #craftinggame 1/2

Our next game takes inspiration from a popular classic... but with a spooky twist! 👻 Take a look at how the art style evolved as we figured out the mood we wanted. What do you think this game is going to be about? Follow us to see where it goes next! #indiegames #gamedev #wip #devlog

Pssst… here’s a tip for new players in While the Iron's Hot ⬇️ When you’re smelting and approach the green area, smash that button! You’ll speed things up even more and look like a crafting pro while doing it. #whiletheironshot #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev #craftinggame 1/2

We’re in the middle of bringing a new character to life for our next game. Just a few early concepts for now, but he’s already coming together well! He’s going to be all about reach! Follow us to see him come to life. #indiegames #gamedev #wip #characterart