Coffee with a Dev

In this episode of Coffee with a Dev, Mark Smith shares his journey from childhood game development to releasing his latest game, Pie in the Sky. He discusses the challenges of marketing indie games, the influence of classic titles, and the importance of resilience and learning from each release. Check out Monster Shop Games here: https://monstershopgames.com/Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie ga...

Can a background in commercial tech and experiential installations prepare you for the world of indie game development? For Sam of Mad Carnival Games, the shift was surprisingly natural. This week, we explore the business side of "making it" as an indie dev. Sam breaks down how managing budgets and deadlines for major clients paved the way for creating her own IP, How Was Your Day. We ta...

In this episode, Rick Salter from Hojo Studio shares his journey into game development, the influence of early indie games, and the creative process behind his unique, humorous titles like Brave Cart. Check out Hojo Studio here: https://www.hojostudio.com.au/ Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie game content! https://theindiebrew.com.au/ For business enquiries or coverage requests contact: hello@th...

In this episode of Coffee with the Dev we chat with Tana, the developer behind Shape Sender Deluxe. Tana shares his journey into game development, starting from his childhood experiences with modding games to his professional career at Dinosaur Polo Club. The conversation delves into the inspiration behind Shapes Sender Deluxe, the challenges of indie game development, and the importance of narrat...

In this episode of Coffee with a Dev, Kurt Tikoft shares his journey into game development, discussing his early influences, the impact of formal education, and the challenges he faces while developing his game, Your Holy and Virtuous Heretic. Check out Your Holy and Virtuous Heretic here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2621030/Your_Holy__Virtuous_Heretic/ Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie g...

In this episode of Coffee with the Dev, we chat with Anna from Lemon Jolly Games about her journey into game development, her experiences in the industry, and her upcoming game, Apothecary of City X. Check out Apothecary of City X here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3745950/Apothecary_of_City_X/ Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie game content! https://theindiebrew.com.au/ For business enquir...

In this episode of Coffee with the Dev, Bohdan, a game developer from Ukraine, shares his journey into game development, discussing his early inspirations, the challenges he faces, and the development of his game, ShopCrush. Check out Shop Crush here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2961120/Shop_Crush/Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie game content! https://theindiebrew.com.au/For business enq...

In this episode of Coffee With a Dev, Maddy Clute shares her journey from being a ski instructor to becoming a game developer, detailing her experiences in creating 'Call of the Golden Valley'. She discusses the inspiration behind the game, the challenges of transitioning from player to creator, and the importance of funding and team dynamics in game development. Maddy emphasizes the significance...

In this episode of Coffee with the Dev, host Bec talks with Liam, a game developer behind Factory 95. They discuss Liam's journey into game development, his childhood gaming experiences, and the transition from a corporate job to pursuing game development full-time. Check out Factory 95 here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3987250/Factory_95/ Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie game content! h...