Clomper by Rob Lang
@clomper.bsky.social
You live inside a mechanical ladybird called a Clomper, which you control by creating pipes to power machines with steam. Wishlist on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2349380/Clomper/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2349380/Clomper/
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Clomper by Rob Lang
@clomper.bsky.social
· Dec 27
5 years of game dev, 12 top tips, how to stay motivated! | Indie dev log | Clomper #71
YouTube video by Rob Lang
youtu.be
🐞 5 years of game dev! 🥳
➡️ 12 top game dev tips
🤔 How to keep motivated
🎓 Learn from my mistakes
It's Clomper dev log 71. Let's GO!
🎥 youtu.be/LemC0Fe9Qk0
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #steampunk
➡️ 12 top game dev tips
🤔 How to keep motivated
🎓 Learn from my mistakes
It's Clomper dev log 71. Let's GO!
🎥 youtu.be/LemC0Fe9Qk0
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #steampunk
🎥 Play test videos are powerful!
Climbing pipes was a feature on the "nice to have" list... but players found making high pipes was difficult. 😢
So I fixed it! And it is good fun parkouring around inside the Clomper. Especially as a pipe gushing steam will push you! 💨
#indiegame #steampunk #pipes
Climbing pipes was a feature on the "nice to have" list... but players found making high pipes was difficult. 😢
So I fixed it! And it is good fun parkouring around inside the Clomper. Especially as a pipe gushing steam will push you! 💨
#indiegame #steampunk #pipes
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🎥 Play test videos are powerful!
Climbing pipes was a feature on the "nice to have" list... but players found making high pipes was difficult. 😢
So I fixed it! And it is good fun parkouring around inside the Clomper. Especially as a pipe gushing steam will push you! 💨
#indiegame #steampunk #pipes
Climbing pipes was a feature on the "nice to have" list... but players found making high pipes was difficult. 😢
So I fixed it! And it is good fun parkouring around inside the Clomper. Especially as a pipe gushing steam will push you! 💨
#indiegame #steampunk #pipes
It's delightful to see YouTube commenters go wild on a friend's video because Dani pops by!
Also cool video about proc gen by Tantan
youtu.be/oztbyI-1NII?...
Also cool video about proc gen by Tantan
youtu.be/oztbyI-1NII?...
I Found a Better Way to Generate Biomes (In my Voxel Engine)
YouTube video by Tantan
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It's delightful to see YouTube commenters go wild on a friend's video because Dani pops by!
Also cool video about proc gen by Tantan
youtu.be/oztbyI-1NII?...
Also cool video about proc gen by Tantan
youtu.be/oztbyI-1NII?...
Getting 5 hours to game dev in one go happens about once every 3 months (family, job, etc) and how did I spend it? Failing to make first person character control work. Inbuilt @unity.com charactercontroler feels terrible and kinematic based assets don't work.
November 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Getting 5 hours to game dev in one go happens about once every 3 months (family, job, etc) and how did I spend it? Failing to make first person character control work. Inbuilt @unity.com charactercontroler feels terrible and kinematic based assets don't work.
Every time someone shares Freya's lovely animation, I'm entranced for 5 minutes.
Reposting this awesome in hope to break the spell!
Reposting this awesome in hope to break the spell!
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Every time someone shares Freya's lovely animation, I'm entranced for 5 minutes.
Reposting this awesome in hope to break the spell!
Reposting this awesome in hope to break the spell!
Reposted by Clomper by Rob Lang
Friendly tip for folks. My discord got hacked yesterday and my computer was acting funky ever since. Turns out it was malware installed through a blender file I bought as part of an asset pack on CG Trader. I didn’t know blender files were being used this way, but I figured I’d spread the word.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Friendly tip for folks. My discord got hacked yesterday and my computer was acting funky ever since. Turns out it was malware installed through a blender file I bought as part of an asset pack on CG Trader. I didn’t know blender files were being used this way, but I figured I’d spread the word.
Reposted by Clomper by Rob Lang
The falconeer Revolution Remaster is free to play now till monday !!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/1135260/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1135260/...
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The falconeer Revolution Remaster is free to play now till monday !!!!
store.steampowered.com/app/1135260/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1135260/...
I don't understand #YouTube at all! I've been making videos semi-regularly for 6 years and it never ceases to surprise me.
Look at the wonky graph of my latest dev log! It's bananas! 🍌🍌🍌
Lots of people clearly want to know how to get the most from their play testing. 😊
Look at the wonky graph of my latest dev log! It's bananas! 🍌🍌🍌
Lots of people clearly want to know how to get the most from their play testing. 😊
November 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I don't understand #YouTube at all! I've been making videos semi-regularly for 6 years and it never ceases to surprise me.
Look at the wonky graph of my latest dev log! It's bananas! 🍌🍌🍌
Lots of people clearly want to know how to get the most from their play testing. 😊
Look at the wonky graph of my latest dev log! It's bananas! 🍌🍌🍌
Lots of people clearly want to know how to get the most from their play testing. 😊
After 6 years of alpha testing, I finally let actual humans in.
Turns out… they had opinions. 😲
New devlog #76: running a Closed Beta for the Clomper! 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYj...
Turns out… they had opinions. 😲
New devlog #76: running a Closed Beta for the Clomper! 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYj...
How I Ran a Closed Beta (and Survived the Feedback) | Indie dev log | Clomper #76
YouTube video by Rob Lang
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
After 6 years of alpha testing, I finally let actual humans in.
Turns out… they had opinions. 😲
New devlog #76: running a Closed Beta for the Clomper! 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYj...
Turns out… they had opinions. 😲
New devlog #76: running a Closed Beta for the Clomper! 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYj...
After 6 years of alpha testing, I finally let actual humans in.
Turns out… they had opinions. 😲
New devlog #76: running a Closed Beta for the Clomper!
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYj...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #steampunk
Turns out… they had opinions. 😲
New devlog #76: running a Closed Beta for the Clomper!
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYj...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #steampunk
How I Ran a Closed Beta (and Survived the Feedback) | Indie dev log | Clomper #76
YouTube video by Rob Lang
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
After 6 years of alpha testing, I finally let actual humans in.
Turns out… they had opinions. 😲
New devlog #76: running a Closed Beta for the Clomper!
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYj...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #steampunk
Turns out… they had opinions. 😲
New devlog #76: running a Closed Beta for the Clomper!
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYj...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #steampunk
🐞 Cute screenshot. Might delete later*.
This is a beast of a pipe network. It'll go past 12 and did the Kessel run in something something etc.
* I won't.
#screenshotsaturday
This is a beast of a pipe network. It'll go past 12 and did the Kessel run in something something etc.
* I won't.
#screenshotsaturday
November 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🐞 Cute screenshot. Might delete later*.
This is a beast of a pipe network. It'll go past 12 and did the Kessel run in something something etc.
* I won't.
#screenshotsaturday
This is a beast of a pipe network. It'll go past 12 and did the Kessel run in something something etc.
* I won't.
#screenshotsaturday
🥳 Clomper dev log SEVENTY SIX edit complete!
➡️ How to run a closed Beta.
🐞 How did Clomper's go?
🐛 Were there any bugs?
🧠 Did I learn anything?
Weaving around family commitments this weekend, hopefully going live tonight or tomorrow! #gamedev #steampunk
➡️ How to run a closed Beta.
🐞 How did Clomper's go?
🐛 Were there any bugs?
🧠 Did I learn anything?
Weaving around family commitments this weekend, hopefully going live tonight or tomorrow! #gamedev #steampunk
November 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🥳 Clomper dev log SEVENTY SIX edit complete!
➡️ How to run a closed Beta.
🐞 How did Clomper's go?
🐛 Were there any bugs?
🧠 Did I learn anything?
Weaving around family commitments this weekend, hopefully going live tonight or tomorrow! #gamedev #steampunk
➡️ How to run a closed Beta.
🐞 How did Clomper's go?
🐛 Were there any bugs?
🧠 Did I learn anything?
Weaving around family commitments this weekend, hopefully going live tonight or tomorrow! #gamedev #steampunk
Other people's pipe networks always look horrific but I'm really proud of this one. It's made good use of the limited pipes I have so far and you can go at top speed without much fiddling about.
#steampunk #gamedev #pipes
#steampunk #gamedev #pipes
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Other people's pipe networks always look horrific but I'm really proud of this one. It's made good use of the limited pipes I have so far and you can go at top speed without much fiddling about.
#steampunk #gamedev #pipes
#steampunk #gamedev #pipes
🥳 I've just had a lovely evening playing my own game.
📽️ Started recording some B-Roll and decided to build a special pipe network drive with. Then just had a nice play!
🐞 It's doesn't look like much but it'll do the point 2 past 12 and you can run the boilers hot all day without a bang.
📽️ Started recording some B-Roll and decided to build a special pipe network drive with. Then just had a nice play!
🐞 It's doesn't look like much but it'll do the point 2 past 12 and you can run the boilers hot all day without a bang.
October 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
🥳 I've just had a lovely evening playing my own game.
📽️ Started recording some B-Roll and decided to build a special pipe network drive with. Then just had a nice play!
🐞 It's doesn't look like much but it'll do the point 2 past 12 and you can run the boilers hot all day without a bang.
📽️ Started recording some B-Roll and decided to build a special pipe network drive with. Then just had a nice play!
🐞 It's doesn't look like much but it'll do the point 2 past 12 and you can run the boilers hot all day without a bang.
If Clomper had a highly professional sister...
Spend some time on the Drop-Stack Record Player today, no animations yet, but I already love it ❤️. Assembling playlists physically is just such a vibe!
#IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDeveloper #gamedev #swissgames #Unity #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #recordsky
#IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDeveloper #gamedev #swissgames #Unity #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #recordsky
October 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
If Clomper had a highly professional sister...
The last Ladybug? I think not! 😜
Yes, I'm sharing it because of the name. Go check it out, giving me pushing 10p into a cabinet vibes. 🥰
Yes, I'm sharing it because of the name. Go check it out, giving me pushing 10p into a cabinet vibes. 🥰
The Last Ladybug the latest game from the #MadeWithFusion developer that brought us Gunspectre, #Steam page is now live! #indiegame #indiedev #pixelart #8bitart
Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3974410/...
Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3974410/...
October 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The last Ladybug? I think not! 😜
Yes, I'm sharing it because of the name. Go check it out, giving me pushing 10p into a cabinet vibes. 🥰
Yes, I'm sharing it because of the name. Go check it out, giving me pushing 10p into a cabinet vibes. 🥰
⚠️ BLOOPER ALERT! ⚠️
🐞 In the middle of editing Clomper devlog #76, which is all about closed beta testing - how I do it, what they found.
(Not taking more sign ups until I've improved some stuff)
🐞 In the middle of editing Clomper devlog #76, which is all about closed beta testing - how I do it, what they found.
(Not taking more sign ups until I've improved some stuff)
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⚠️ BLOOPER ALERT! ⚠️
🐞 In the middle of editing Clomper devlog #76, which is all about closed beta testing - how I do it, what they found.
(Not taking more sign ups until I've improved some stuff)
🐞 In the middle of editing Clomper devlog #76, which is all about closed beta testing - how I do it, what they found.
(Not taking more sign ups until I've improved some stuff)
TLS certificate authorities compromised.
Pretty much a horror story for the whole planet.
Pretty much a horror story for the whole planet.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
TLS certificate authorities compromised.
Pretty much a horror story for the whole planet.
Pretty much a horror story for the whole planet.
Oh my! Look at the gauges! 😍😍😍😍
Working hard on setting up all the many gauges, adding labels (with localization) and hoocking them up to display the correct values.
#IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDeveloper #gamedev #swissgames #Unity
#IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev #IndieGameDev #IndieDeveloper #gamedev #swissgames #Unity
October 7, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Oh my! Look at the gauges! 😍😍😍😍
Writing a tutorial video script for the playtest and I'm building HORRIBLE pipe networks. Partly to demonstrate game features and partly to low-key outrage people who can see a better way.
I'm sure _you_ can build cleaner ones than this!
#gamedev #indiegames
I'm sure _you_ can build cleaner ones than this!
#gamedev #indiegames
October 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Writing a tutorial video script for the playtest and I'm building HORRIBLE pipe networks. Partly to demonstrate game features and partly to low-key outrage people who can see a better way.
I'm sure _you_ can build cleaner ones than this!
#gamedev #indiegames
I'm sure _you_ can build cleaner ones than this!
#gamedev #indiegames
I've been working on Clomper for 6 years 👴🏻 It's not finished - BUT! - there's enough there for people to enjoy.
Waiting for Steam to switch on the Playtest build! 😬 I'm a touch nervous. It'll be fine.
Waiting for Steam to switch on the Playtest build! 😬 I'm a touch nervous. It'll be fine.
October 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I've been working on Clomper for 6 years 👴🏻 It's not finished - BUT! - there's enough there for people to enjoy.
Waiting for Steam to switch on the Playtest build! 😬 I'm a touch nervous. It'll be fine.
Waiting for Steam to switch on the Playtest build! 😬 I'm a touch nervous. It'll be fine.
Reposted by Clomper by Rob Lang
Behemoth is the new free Expansion for #Bulwark is releasing on Steam this Wednesday. This is the big free expansion for the year and is another leap forward for the game.
Share and support my dedicated way of evolving my games post-launch. No EA, No 1.0 just passion.
#indiegame #solodev #indiedev
Share and support my dedicated way of evolving my games post-launch. No EA, No 1.0 just passion.
#indiegame #solodev #indiedev
September 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Behemoth is the new free Expansion for #Bulwark is releasing on Steam this Wednesday. This is the big free expansion for the year and is another leap forward for the game.
Share and support my dedicated way of evolving my games post-launch. No EA, No 1.0 just passion.
#indiegame #solodev #indiedev
Share and support my dedicated way of evolving my games post-launch. No EA, No 1.0 just passion.
#indiegame #solodev #indiedev
How do you get #motivated again after taking a break?
A break was forced on me by #migraines, this is how I got back into making my game Clomper.
www.tiktok.com/@theclomper/...
A break was forced on me by #migraines, this is how I got back into making my game Clomper.
www.tiktok.com/@theclomper/...
How do you get motivated after a break? I had migraines and this is how I got started. #indiegames #steampunk #steampunkgame #uk #clomper #migraine #motivation #organisation #todo
TikTok video by Clomper - by Rob Lang
www.tiktok.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
How do you get #motivated again after taking a break?
A break was forced on me by #migraines, this is how I got back into making my game Clomper.
www.tiktok.com/@theclomper/...
A break was forced on me by #migraines, this is how I got back into making my game Clomper.
www.tiktok.com/@theclomper/...
Had a blast playing Low-Fi FPS X-Mode by @xzippyzachx.bsky.social. Lots of variety, change of pace and the bots are hilarious. Here's me being killed by myself as a bot.
Play for FREE here: store.steampowered.com/app/2265640/...
Play for FREE here: store.steampowered.com/app/2265640/...
![A blue X-Mode bot named after me stands in a grey "temporary skin" styled level with the message "Killed y RobLang[Bot]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:c6hxl5ocamonlgrcpnp3oaex/bafkreidy7jxxkumimcs7noqvtryjnlu23qvpnesoqwgdlpy4qo7mpp3wfa@jpeg)
September 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Had a blast playing Low-Fi FPS X-Mode by @xzippyzachx.bsky.social. Lots of variety, change of pace and the bots are hilarious. Here's me being killed by myself as a bot.
Play for FREE here: store.steampowered.com/app/2265640/...
Play for FREE here: store.steampowered.com/app/2265640/...
I take a dim view of games that are designed to reward bullying. Bad if aimed at adults but toxic when aimed at children.
September 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I take a dim view of games that are designed to reward bullying. Bad if aimed at adults but toxic when aimed at children.