Something weird is going on with the ducks...
Vesna just came back from Easter mass and something's off with the ducks... can you tell what's going on?
Happy Easter holidays from the Babushka Team! #babushka #indiegame #gamedev #easter
youtu.be/5U8jdDQP7zk
Yeees, yes… it’s an April Fools’ joke :)
Today’s Creature Feature: Kersh, an orc-like being dwelling deep in the swamps, fiercely guarding his domain. 🛡️
His immense strength is said to come from rare onions 🧅
Described as hostile, legends also speak of unusual companions like dragons & talking donkeys. 🐲🫏
Is he more than just a monster?
From Bug to fanart! 🦆
One of our artists found our latest bug report so funny, that it inspired her to this cute illustration. 😍
Can you guess which reel she's referring to?
#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiegames #duck #bug #indiegamedev #babushka #art #fanartfriday #illustration
Lately we've been focusing on our combat system (because babushkas can absolutely throw hands/slippers). 👊🩴
Before jumping into implementation, we mapped out and prototyped the mechanic in Miro.
We’re excited to bring this mechanic to life and put it to the test.
🎵Music: audiofire.de
As you might have guessed, we're now working full speed on Babushka again after exploring some side projects. 💪
And as always, bugs love to sneak into our little village, but we’re taking it with humor. 🪳
It's a pain to mow fields in the sky!
#indiegame #indiedevlife #bugfixing #cozygame
Time for a Creature Feature👻
Today: Mavka, the soul of a girl who died young and violently.
She is beautiful, with flowers in her hair.🌸
Don’t be fooled as she lures men and tickles them to death.
Some say she has no back and hides it with her long hair.😱 Not even the scariest being in Babushka.
Presenting our side project "Arctic Penguins"
What happened to the nihilist penguin? Cozy Raven went looking & circled the globe! 🌍
Result of a 3 day quest: A funny physics game for up to 4 players. Shove a perfectly square frozen fish to safety. But beware: the North belongs to the polar bears! 🐻❄️
Sent you a message about our game Babushka: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fviC...
Meet the team @ Cozy Raver!
For this new year’s side quest mini-project we got Kathi and Anna! Normally they do a lot of the organizational stuff around Cozy Raven, but with this app, they can really show their creative side and focus on the concept and prototyping! 🖌️
We need your brain for a minute! 🧠
- Do you use focus apps?
- What do you love about them?
- What do they totally lack?
- If you don’t use any, what would convince you to try one?
We’re working on a focus app idea & your answers will help decide if we bring it to life. Thank you! ♥️
We've spent the winter break working on some little side projects and will return to Babushka soon, but before we do: Here's one of our projects, called "Cozy Raver" for you: www.youtube.com/shorts/tV3ZM...
A slavic grandma, sleeping in her winter-themed bed, and dreaming of a bird that is dressed like a DJ.
The Babushkas are currently hibernating and in the meantime we are working on some side projects to test the waters for some possible future projects.
We will be sharing some content of said side projects, and your feedback will impact which side project we will develop further. So stay tuned! 😎
We wish you all a cozy and successful New Year 💪✨
Happy New Year from Cozy Raven 🐦⬛🎆
2025 we:
• founded our indie studio
• secured prototype funding
• showcased our first playable prototype
• released our first trailers & merch
• streamed, gave talks, played & learned a lot
Next up: making Babushka Steam-ready & fleshing out our prototype ✨
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄
Fun fact: Our Babushkas celebrate on January 7th, like many orthodox people! 📆
How do you celebrate Christmas, if you do? Share your traditions with us! We would love to hear about them. ☺️
However you spend the holidays, we hope you have a jolly time! ❄️
Ever met a wolf or bear with one giant ear? 👂
That might be Leshy, the ruler of the forest. 🌲
A temperamental trickster, who disguises himself to mislead, scare, or abduct the unwary.
Respect the forest, and he may guide you. Harm it, and face his wrath. 😱
In Babushka, his trust is long gone…
And donating for a good cause 💖
(no, we didn't donate 80€ 😂)
Little insight from Gaze & Games
To wrap things up, we had a yummy hotpot 🍜
Followed by super cute dessert. (no idea how that still fit, maybe the Babushkas got us used to lots of food 😅 )
Anyway, we hope you also have a wonderful time. ✨️
This weekend, our raven crew celebrated Christmas 🐦⬛🎄
We caught up, reflected on 2025, and brainstormed side projects for our winter break.
Biggest surprise: a secretly written song was performed!
(Soon on Spotify #JustKidding 😄)
Was great coming together like this 💜
#indiestudio #indiegame
Exhibiting at Gaze & Games this Wednesday 👀🎮
Proud to be part of an event that creates space for marginalized voices in the games industry. Also excited to exhibit and engage in conversations, panels, and new connections.
Come say hi & check out Babushka 🪆❤️
🖼️ Picture by Content Affairs Agency
Vielen Dank für deine Unterstützung 🙏 Wir lieben unser Logo 🐦⬛
We were at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis! 🏆
...No, not because of Babushka (YET).
A week ago the best computer games of the year from the DACH region were honored.
Many great games, well-deserved awards, nice conversation and excellent food.
Photo: Sanel & Felix, 2 a.m., very sleepy (colorized)
(german only)
Zwei unserer Teammitglieder sprechen auf der zweitägigen TEST conf 🎤
🔹06.12., 12:35 - Jonathan: „Fantastische Codemodule und wie man sie verbindet“
🔹06.12., 18:20 - Katharina: „Godot aus der Unity-Perspektive“
Schaltet live ein: twitch.tv/coder2k
Mehr Infos & Programm: test-conf.de
Hunting Mavkas, warming his toes by the fire, and guiding lost wanderers… meet Chuga(ister). 🌲✨
In Slavic lore, this forest spirit is playful, kind to humans, and never far from his magic flute. 🎶
Summon him by a campfire and dance along. Just don’t be surprised if your feet start to glow. 💃🔥
Wonder what the Ravens will be doing 13th-16th November?
We will be at Games Ground Berlin, playing awesome indie games, listening to inspiring talks and looking forward to meeting fellow devs.
Will you be at Games Ground too? Let’s meet up! 👋
Happy Halloween 🎃
How are you spending this special day? Scary movies or games, maybe with a cup of tea and a cozy blanket? Or are you out, going trick and treating? 🎮🍵🍬
Let us know!
We hope you have a spooky time and loads of fun, no matter what you are doing!
Bad hair day? Missing keys?
Your Domovoi might be upset again. 🔥
In Slavic lore, this household spirit guards home and hearth (& plays occasional pranks) until neglected. If no offerings are made he turns mischievous, even cruel. 🫣
Friend or foe? In Babushka, it’s up to you!
There will be a murder this Saturday! 🔪
Wait… that’s what a group of ravens is called, right? *google*
There will be a CONSPIRACY this Saturday! 🐦⬛
Join our Halloween stream on Oct. 25 at 8PM CET!
Live on Twitch at “kahznmakesgames” with spooky games, fun chats & art so bad it’s scary. 👻
