In this casual yet insightful chat, I sit down with Renee Gittins—former General Manager at Phoenix Labs, founder of indie studio Stumbling Cat, and former Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). Renee openly shares her unique journey through game development, including stories from launching her indie game Potions: A Curious Tale, her leadership experiences at Phoenix Labs, and the unexpected struggles she faced with online harassment.

We also dive into Renee’s thoughts on how studios can build healthier, more supportive gaming communities and why mental health matters so much in the industry. If you're curious about what life is really like behind the scenes in game dev, or just looking for some inspiration from someone who’s been through it all, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Renee and support her projects:

https://www.reneegittins.com/

https://www.stumblingcat.com/

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In this casual yet insightful indie game dev interview, we sit down with Clumsy Bear Studio, creators of Hungry Horrors, an innovative roguelite deck builder where you cook delicious dishes to feed monsters instead of fighting them!

Discover how this small indie team turned folklore-inspired pixel art, quirky British dishes, and unique gameplay mechanics into a fresh gaming experience.The devs also open up about the ups and downs of indie game development—covering everything from working abroad and overcoming creative hurdles to building an engaging community around their game.

Whether you're a fan of indie games, intrigued by unique game mechanics, or interested in behind-the-scenes dev stories, this conversation is for you.

🎮 Wishlist Hungry Horrors on Steam and check out the demo:

NOW:Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3048840/Hungry_Horrors/

itch.io: https://clumsy-bear-studio.itch.io/hungry-horrors

Join the Clumsy Bear Studio on social media to follow their development journey!

Discord: https://discord.gg/cPeAJh4gKmBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/clumsybearstudio.com

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@clumsybear.studio

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Buy "A Story About Birds" on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204460/A_Story_About_Birds/

I sat down with Bernie Wick, the solo developer behind "A Story About Birds", a charming indie game about building nests and creating a home for birds. We dove into Bernie's journey from working in game studios to becoming an independent developer, the challenges of game design, and how he balances creativity with business.

We also discussed the inspiration behind A Story About Birds, how he approached game mechanics, art, and storytelling, and what it’s like developing a game on a MacBook in Godot. Plus, Bernie shared insights on the German obsession with simulation games, dealing with creative blocks, and the future of his game development career.

If you're interested in indie game development, pixel art aesthetics, or just love hearing about how games are made, this is an interview you don’t want to miss!

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Find Bernie and his work:

https://www.atelier-nano.com/

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