Big week for Kingdom in Pieces! We finally decided what “winning” a battle actually means... and made the system that checks it. 😅
New devlog is up! Leave us a comment if you want to see more Kingdom in Pieces content!
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Me getting ready to fix the leak under my sink after one YouTube tutorial
Thank you 😁
It’s my birthday today, and all I want is for people to share the chess inspired game I’ve been working on with my friend.
It’s called Kingdom in Pieces!
That would be the best gift 🎁 qc
We'll be late on our usual dev recap because I ran into a huge bug while trying to record the progress... Gamedev ❤️
In the meantime, enjoy this donkey we finished yesterday!
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Woke up to the kindest comment today. Moments like this remind me why I love making games in the first place 🫶
Barad-dûr if Sauron was a tech CEO
A screenshot of 154 errors that were added when I tried to do a quick refactor of my code.
Me: Just going to do this quick refactor. Should only take a minute.
Unity: 154 errors summoned
Third stop on our tour of While The Iron’s Hot: Vox 🦅
Home of the hunters, led by Peregrine and his trusty bird. They have a tough job but care deeply about the creatures they track. Maybe a little too much.
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Let’s take a little tour of the world of While The Iron’s Hot.
First stop: Strom 🌲
Tucked deep in the woods, this lumberjack village is led by Myrtle—tough as bark, kind at heart. They live simply and treat the forest like family.
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Funny enough, that first guy is also how I looked programming While the Iron’s Hot during production 😅
Hate grinding in crafting games?
In While The Iron’s Hot, you can skip the grind – if you’re clever enough, that is. We left in some exploits on purpose. It ain’t cheating. It’s blacksmith magic! 🔨✨
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While The Iron’s Hot is a single-player game, but playing alone doesn’t mean you are alone!
Join our Discord to share discoveries, clever exploits, and your ox’s finest outfits with other players 🐂✨
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🎉 New look, same heart!
We just launched a new logo and website for Bontemps Games.
It’s a soft rebrand built to spotlight our games while giving the studio a better foundation for what’s next.
#indiegames #gamedev #branding #webdesign
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Being cozy doesn’t mean turning your brain off!
In While The Iron’s Hot, you can take your time or find clever shortcuts. Forge smarter, not harder! A real blacksmith knows how to work their tools, especially on the go 🔧
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Can you spot the easter egg?
I kept mixing up East and West while designing quests, so our artist made sure my mistake lived on in the game forever.
I didn’t even notice until it was way too late to change. So now it’s canon.
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TGIF! Enjoy this classic While the Iron’s Hot banger to celebrate the weekend 🎶
Time to kick back, relax, and vibe out to some cozy tunes while you rebuild a legendary village and meet quirky NPCs 😌
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Did you know While The Iron’s Hot almost never happened?
We contacted a TON of publishers. Most didn’t reply. The few who did gave us great feedback but still passed. We used that feedback to revamp the game, build fresh demos, and kept iterating. Every version got stronger.
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So if you’re in that spot, getting rejections, reworking your pitch, wondering if it’s worth it... keep going. Your game might be one email away from finding its people! 🫶
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You know what sounds perfect right now?
A quiet Sunday with pancakes, crepes, and a cozy game where you don’t have to fight anything.
No combat. No pressure. Just pure comfort.
#cozygames #indiegames #wholesomegames #cozyvibes #sundaymood #WhileTheIronsHot
All I wanted was to learn pixel art. Somehow, that turned into a full cozy crafting adventure.
While the Iron’s Hot started small, but it grew into something we’re really proud of. Our artist did such an amazing job!
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We might’ve gone a little too hard on the epic music... but can you blame us? 🔥
Every hammer hit, bubbling potion, and village tune in While The Iron’s Hot is crafted by our composer Alan to make you wanna stay a little longer.
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What if your story didn’t start with a prophecy or a legendary sword?
In While The Iron’s Hot, you begin with nothing but a name and a hammer.
No big hero arc. Just cozy crafting, and a world full of people to befriend.
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Stressed or burnt out? You need a cozy game night.
No combat, no chaos. Just chill vibes, simple crafting, and a cozy village to call home.
Shut your brain off and play While The Iron’s Hot!
Tag someone you’d relax with by the fire (marshmallows optional) 💛
#CozyGames #IndieGame #WholesomeGaming
What is this green glowing thing meant to do?
Take a look at the very early concept of the player's village in While The Iron's Hot. Not every mechanic made the cut, but we still love looking back at them!
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His greatest opponent is the anvil. ⚒️
Every hero needs a villain.
In Ellian, it’s not a dark lord. It’s a 200-pound block of iron that hits back.
- One blacksmith.
- One forge.
- Endless battle.
Sound exciting?
A journeyman blacksmith in a country of legendary artisans! 🔥
To rise in fame, he’ll need more than a hammer.
He’ll need to use his wits and uncover the truth hiding under this seemingly perfect land.
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Quick PSA: Don’t sleep on the demo of Siegecaster! I jumped in for a quick round just to get a feel for it… and somehow, ended up playing for hours 😬
Absolute gem—100% worth a wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3138350/...
The Observatory was the very first building I conceived of for the game, and the first @artofyue.bsky.social did art for. It establishes a lot very quickly: architecture style, what this world does with observing the stars, and the kinds of resources produced for the city.
