A bit more of our early gameplay, work in progress #gaming #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #Steam #fantasy #darkqueenofsamobor

More alpha gameplay, work in progress #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Alpha gameplay #gaming #indiegames #fantasy #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Maiden, concept art #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #conceptart #characterart #sketch #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Quick combat video, alpha footage #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

We recently started using Instagram more actively and we’d appreciate your follow, here’s our profile: www.instagram.com/darkqueen_game Thank you everyone! ❤️⚔️ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

An awesome playtest session and our first Best game of the show award! Info Game Jobs 2025, Novska, Croatia Here are Josip, our writer&producer and Matija, our sound designer Onwards! ⚔️ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Black stripes at the top and bottom during cinematic segments, crazy how a minor detail like that can elevate the feel of the game #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Another quick update: you can now jump on and off ladders 🪜 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Check out our new blog post, in which we show our creature design process from early sketches to final monsters, featuring the Grabar and its melee and ranged variants store.steampowered.com/news/app/310... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #conceptart #creaturedesign #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Quick update: we implemented ladders, finally some vertical movement 🪜 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

We showcased our game and hosted a playtest session in a local cinema in Croatia! Such a cool experience #indiegamedev #indiegame #playtest #showcase #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Enemy anticipation before attack 🤺 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Back to improving the combat system: enemies get exhausted when they miss you several times in a row 😮‍💨 The animation is probably not the best and needs to be changed but hey, at least it’s functional! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #madewithunity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Early testers said our character movement felt too “floaty”, especially during jumps We made some tweaks, including adding fake gravity It feels more grounded and satisfying now, but it’s still a WIP What do you think? #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #madewithunity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Improving the combat further, knockdown has entered the chat 😄 It needs some tweaking and polish but it already makes combat so much more fun and juicy #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #madewithunity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

We already shared the close up look of these guys in engine, and here’s the concept art that preceded the models 🧛 #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #madewithunity #steam #conceptart #characterdesign #characterart #Vampire #DarkQueenOfSamobor bsky.app/profile/dark...

And another quick update: Enemies no longer just dash to attack you, they can now run up to you and attack both from a distance and up close. Animations and timings still need tweaking, but it’s functional #DarkQueenOfSamobor #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #madewithunity

Quick update: Our parry system was already in place but not easy to pull off and not obvious enough once you do Now we have the stun animation on enemies (ignore sliding back for now 🥲) #DarkQueenOfSamobor #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #madewithunity #prototype

Quick update: we now have a secret passage mechanic in place It allows us to hide certain sections of the map Some collectible items will be tucked away in these hidden spots 🤫 #DarkQueenOfSamobor #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #leveldesign #madewithunity

We talked about our studio and hopes & wishes for #DarkQueenOfSamobor and beyond at the biggest Croatian gaming podcast 🎙️ You won’t catch a lot if you’re not from the region, but at least you’ll see and hear the faces behind the game :) #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev youtu.be/G_J8W-BfSkA?...

We shared the concept art for these guys a while back, and here are they in-game, they’re not functional yet, but we can finally see them Soon we’ll feel them too 😁 Any feedback is welcome! 🙇🏻⚔️ #DarkQueenOfSamobor #indiegame #indiedev #ShowCase #madewithunity bsky.app/profile/dark...

We’re part of the Beat ‘Em Up Party — a special Steam event celebrating the beat ‘em up genre! 👊💥 Check out the event here: store.steampowered.com/developer/ga... #steam #festival #event #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #indiegamedev #DarkQueenOfSamobor

We’re blocking out levels and testing our narration system. For now, it's placeholder text and an AI-generated voice, but soon it’ll be replaced by a real voice actor. Any feedback is welcome! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #madewithunity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Quick update: this bug is fixed 🔨 It now works flawlessly, you can push and pull boxes from any side (and while standing next to them) Animations need a bit more work, but it’s fully functional #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #unity #DarkQueenOfSamobor bsky.app/profile/dark...

Today we are thrilled to share this incredible milestone with you — we’ve just passed 10,000 wishlists on #Steam! Thank you everyone, from the bottom of our hearts. We are grateful for each and every one of you ❤️ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #steam #10k #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Working on a mechanic to push boxes sideways (right now it only works from the front) It’s… not going great 😄 We’ll fix it soon, but the bug’s too funny not to share! 🪲 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #unity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

New enemy Type: Vampire 😈 Driven by primal hunger, these creatures prey on men and beast alike, feeding on their blood to sustain their cursed existence 🩸 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #unity #characterdesign #Vampire #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Quick update: Movement along splines is now smooth and functional, including entry/exit points 🏃🏻 Excited to start blocking out levels with this mechanic, we have so many ideas and can’t wait to see them come to life #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #unity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

From the feedback on our trailer, it seems that many people aren’t fans of our Queen model So now we’re asking honestly, how does she look in this scene? Brutal, unfiltered feedback welcome and appreciated! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #unity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

New quick update: Traps don’t discriminate 😈 They are now just as lethal to enemies as they are to you Also, you can now roll over traps to avoid them Does that feel right? Would love your feedback 🙏 #gamedev #indiedev #IndieGameDev #indiegame #unity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Spline movement is finally coming along! A little twitchy at the entry/exit points, but we’ll smooth it out This is a nod to the classic PS1 Tarzan game we loved as kids 💚 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #PS1 #PlayStation #tarzan #unity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Several people have asked us how do you survive the boulder from the trailer The answer is: Time Crawl ⏳ The ability we revealed in the post below: bsky.app/profile/dark... Early gameplay, WIP⚒️ #gaming #gameplay #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #unity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Another short fight clip 🤺 Beyond light/heavy attacks, blocks, parries, and rolls, our combat stands out with axe throws and unique abilities, like Time Crawl, which slows time (you’ll spot it briefly in the clip) WIP⚒️ #gaming #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #unity #indiegame #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Some concept art for this #ScreenshotSaturday Nemri (“those who do not die”), giants of Croatian legends Standing 3–4m tall, they're known for their strength and longevity. Instead of dying, they stop and turn to stone #conceptart #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #DarkQueenOfSamobor

We love how classic Disney shaded characters differently from their environments Originally a tech limitation, but it gave them a unique look We're inspired by that and our characters use a separate shader to stand out Work in progress! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #unity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

We like to describe our game as INSIDE, but instead of a boy, you play as a knight with an axe. And you have magic abilities. And you can throw your axe. And there are boss fights. And… 🤔 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #unity #steam #DarkQueenOfSamobor

One of the abilities you’ll learn along the way is Time Crawl ⏳ It allows you to slow down everything except you and your axe Abilities can be used to solve puzzles and gain advantage in combat Work in progress 🛠️ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam #unity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Kuga – exploration She was once a dying girl. Pledging eternal servitude, she was granted power over time But the plague never left. It pauses when she watches. In unguarded moments, she sees her fingers blacken before wrenching time back #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #DarkQueenOfSamobor

More boss mechanics #indiegame #gamedev

Fresh combat footage captured today 🤺 The fights finally feel fun, but there’s still a lot of work ahead and this is all WIP, so any feedback is really helpful! #wishlistwednesday #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Here’s a short gameplay snippet to show you our in-game tutorial text ✨ We love this approach of keeping it all in the game world instead of UI How do you like it? Any feedback is welcome! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

New enemy type – Skeleton Knights Once noble warriors, now risen from ancient battlefields to serve the Dark Queen’s will #characterdesign #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

A bit of combat for this #ShowcaseThursday 🤺 Note, this is an early gameplay footage and all of this is still WIP Any feedback is welcome! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #madewithunity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

A closer look at The Drowned Rotting in silence for decades, now they rise to drag you into their eternal sleep They serve Vodenjak 🧌 More on him soon... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #characterdesign #steam #unity #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Aaand finally – Grabar, final look, ranged & melee variants This is the last post in the series on designing Grabar 🐸 They already made their debut in the trailer, but we wanted to show how our characters design process looks #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #DarkQueenOfSamobor

Yes, our game is a side scroller… …but it doesn’t have to be ALL from the side. Right? 🤓 #gaming #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #steam #unity #DarkQueenOfSamobor