Studio Hip Sword
@studiohipsword.bsky.social
Devs of HipWitch - https://studiohipsword.carrd.co/
Currently developing The Siege of Jeomdo.
Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417710/The_Siege_of_Jeomdo/
Currently developing The Siege of Jeomdo.
Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417710/The_Siege_of_Jeomdo/
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You will love our indie game if you enjoyed:
- Citizen Sleeper
- Roadwarden
- Yes, Your Grace
- The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
- Citizen Sleeper
- Roadwarden
- Yes, Your Grace
- The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
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I'm working on a Link mod for Smack Studio! ⚔️
The plan is to make him mostly authentic to the early SSB games with a few creative flourishes here and there.
Here's Up Strong! :D
#SmackStudio #Zelda #OoT #platformfighters #indiefgc
The plan is to make him mostly authentic to the early SSB games with a few creative flourishes here and there.
Here's Up Strong! :D
#SmackStudio #Zelda #OoT #platformfighters #indiefgc
January 26, 2026 at 4:47 AM
I'm working on a Link mod for Smack Studio! ⚔️
The plan is to make him mostly authentic to the early SSB games with a few creative flourishes here and there.
Here's Up Strong! :D
#SmackStudio #Zelda #OoT #platformfighters #indiefgc
The plan is to make him mostly authentic to the early SSB games with a few creative flourishes here and there.
Here's Up Strong! :D
#SmackStudio #Zelda #OoT #platformfighters #indiefgc
We're still hard at work writing new scenes for The Siege of Jeomdo!
There's a bit of rust to shake off after the holidays, but we're getting there :)
#IndieGameDev
There's a bit of rust to shake off after the holidays, but we're getting there :)
#IndieGameDev
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 AM
We're still hard at work writing new scenes for The Siege of Jeomdo!
There's a bit of rust to shake off after the holidays, but we're getting there :)
#IndieGameDev
There's a bit of rust to shake off after the holidays, but we're getting there :)
#IndieGameDev
Happy New Year from Studio Hip Sword! 🎉
Our game actually comes out this year, we promise 😂😭
#IndieGameDev
Our game actually comes out this year, we promise 😂😭
#IndieGameDev
January 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Happy New Year from Studio Hip Sword! 🎉
Our game actually comes out this year, we promise 😂😭
#IndieGameDev
Our game actually comes out this year, we promise 😂😭
#IndieGameDev
sometimes you just need a wing to cry on 😢🦤
December 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
sometimes you just need a wing to cry on 😢🦤
Man, Soulcalibur games always have amazing OSTs.
What music do you guys like to listen to for a productive lock-in session? ✍️
#indiedev #writing
youtu.be/p9vFBWhw-KY?...
What music do you guys like to listen to for a productive lock-in session? ✍️
#indiedev #writing
youtu.be/p9vFBWhw-KY?...
Soulcalibur VI Original Soundtrack (Disc-4) : 4-17 Healing Winds _ Reminiscences
YouTube video by A9M30E1
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Man, Soulcalibur games always have amazing OSTs.
What music do you guys like to listen to for a productive lock-in session? ✍️
#indiedev #writing
youtu.be/p9vFBWhw-KY?...
What music do you guys like to listen to for a productive lock-in session? ✍️
#indiedev #writing
youtu.be/p9vFBWhw-KY?...
This just in. Our team's producer is a TYRANT and won't let me spend valuable dev time on an AWESOME one-use drawing of a COOL TIGER
😡😡😡 #IndieGameDev
😡😡😡 #IndieGameDev
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This just in. Our team's producer is a TYRANT and won't let me spend valuable dev time on an AWESOME one-use drawing of a COOL TIGER
😡😡😡 #IndieGameDev
😡😡😡 #IndieGameDev
Shhh... Nuri and Ashvinder are on a stealth mission.
Don't blow their cover!! 🤫
#TheSiegeOfJeomdo #indiegame #visualnovel
Don't blow their cover!! 🤫
#TheSiegeOfJeomdo #indiegame #visualnovel
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Shhh... Nuri and Ashvinder are on a stealth mission.
Don't blow their cover!! 🤫
#TheSiegeOfJeomdo #indiegame #visualnovel
Don't blow their cover!! 🤫
#TheSiegeOfJeomdo #indiegame #visualnovel
It's a bit of trial & error updating UI since none of us are UI experts. This version has way too much wasted negative space (Not including the description box on the right)
More iteration to come! 😭
#indiegamedev
More iteration to come! 😭
#indiegamedev
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It's a bit of trial & error updating UI since none of us are UI experts. This version has way too much wasted negative space (Not including the description box on the right)
More iteration to come! 😭
#indiegamedev
More iteration to come! 😭
#indiegamedev
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Our very own @lunchbillion.bsky.social and his friends play through our very first #indiegame HipWitch!
Give it a watch for silly goofs and some developer insights!
youtu.be/qbyaqDySHkE?...
Give it a watch for silly goofs and some developer insights!
youtu.be/qbyaqDySHkE?...
Pranking Our Friend by Playing His Studio's First Game Wrong (GONE FERAL) | HipWitch (Part 1)
YouTube video by Bros in a Landfill
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Our very own @lunchbillion.bsky.social and his friends play through our very first #indiegame HipWitch!
Give it a watch for silly goofs and some developer insights!
youtu.be/qbyaqDySHkE?...
Give it a watch for silly goofs and some developer insights!
youtu.be/qbyaqDySHkE?...
Our very own @lunchbillion.bsky.social and his friends play through our very first #indiegame HipWitch!
Give it a watch for silly goofs and some developer insights!
youtu.be/qbyaqDySHkE?...
Give it a watch for silly goofs and some developer insights!
youtu.be/qbyaqDySHkE?...
Pranking Our Friend by Playing His Studio's First Game Wrong (GONE FERAL) | HipWitch (Part 1)
YouTube video by Bros in a Landfill
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Our very own @lunchbillion.bsky.social and his friends play through our very first #indiegame HipWitch!
Give it a watch for silly goofs and some developer insights!
youtu.be/qbyaqDySHkE?...
Give it a watch for silly goofs and some developer insights!
youtu.be/qbyaqDySHkE?...
Finally, a sign of life from the Soulcalibur franchise!! ⚔️
Mina and her bird Hwang here are both named after Korean fighters from Soulcalibur :D
Mina and her bird Hwang here are both named after Korean fighters from Soulcalibur :D
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Finally, a sign of life from the Soulcalibur franchise!! ⚔️
Mina and her bird Hwang here are both named after Korean fighters from Soulcalibur :D
Mina and her bird Hwang here are both named after Korean fighters from Soulcalibur :D
Here are some Item and Upgrade icons for our #indiegame The Siege of Jeomdo!
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Here are some Item and Upgrade icons for our #indiegame The Siege of Jeomdo!
Workflow upgrade: We're now keeping track of how many new words get added to our story script per day.
Saylor is somehow writing faster and faster as the days go on. SOMEBODY PLS STOP HIM, HE'S GETTING TOO POWERFUL
Saylor is somehow writing faster and faster as the days go on. SOMEBODY PLS STOP HIM, HE'S GETTING TOO POWERFUL
a person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners "
ALT: a person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners "
media.tenor.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Workflow upgrade: We're now keeping track of how many new words get added to our story script per day.
Saylor is somehow writing faster and faster as the days go on. SOMEBODY PLS STOP HIM, HE'S GETTING TOO POWERFUL
Saylor is somehow writing faster and faster as the days go on. SOMEBODY PLS STOP HIM, HE'S GETTING TOO POWERFUL
October 16, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Reposted by Studio Hip Sword
October 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Wasn't happy with this artwork, so I tried pushing the composition and perspective a little further.
Did I do good? Which version do you like better?
#indiegamedev #wipart
Did I do good? Which version do you like better?
#indiegamedev #wipart
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Wasn't happy with this artwork, so I tried pushing the composition and perspective a little further.
Did I do good? Which version do you like better?
#indiegamedev #wipart
Did I do good? Which version do you like better?
#indiegamedev #wipart
We've been going back and revamping old artwork now that the art style of our #indiegame is locked in.
These young men are also specific characters now rather than nameless mooks!
These young men are also specific characters now rather than nameless mooks!
October 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
We've been going back and revamping old artwork now that the art style of our #indiegame is locked in.
These young men are also specific characters now rather than nameless mooks!
These young men are also specific characters now rather than nameless mooks!
Brackeys Game Jam 2025 was really cool this year!
Check out this showcase of some of the best entries!
(not counting OUR epic entry state;NOMINAL obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?si=uAR...
Check out this showcase of some of the best entries!
(not counting OUR epic entry state;NOMINAL obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?si=uAR...
Best Games from the Brackeys Game Jam 2025!
YouTube video by Brackeys
www.youtube.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Brackeys Game Jam 2025 was really cool this year!
Check out this showcase of some of the best entries!
(not counting OUR epic entry state;NOMINAL obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?si=uAR...
Check out this showcase of some of the best entries!
(not counting OUR epic entry state;NOMINAL obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?si=uAR...
September 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
trying to avoid sony showcase spoilers until we have time to watch it 💀
also go check out the #MadeInNZ steam event
it has lots of cool games on it.
such as ours
also go check out the #MadeInNZ steam event
it has lots of cool games on it.
such as ours
homer simpson is standing in a grassy field
ALT: homer simpson is standing in a grassy field
media.tenor.com
September 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
trying to avoid sony showcase spoilers until we have time to watch it 💀
also go check out the #MadeInNZ steam event
it has lots of cool games on it.
such as ours
also go check out the #MadeInNZ steam event
it has lots of cool games on it.
such as ours
For our second #MadeInNZ spotlight of the day, check out How Was Your Day? by Mad Carnival!
This one really feels authentically kiwi. Just watching the trailer makes me want to go to the dairy for a pie, and maybe solve a mystery while I'm at it...
store.steampowered.com/app/3235570/...
This one really feels authentically kiwi. Just watching the trailer makes me want to go to the dairy for a pie, and maybe solve a mystery while I'm at it...
store.steampowered.com/app/3235570/...
How Was Your Day? on Steam
After her beloved dog Beans vanishes and 13-year-old Diya finds herself trapped in a nightmarish time loop, each day reveals darker secrets in the sleepy town of Lakeview. Nothing, and no one, is what...
store.steampowered.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
For our second #MadeInNZ spotlight of the day, check out How Was Your Day? by Mad Carnival!
This one really feels authentically kiwi. Just watching the trailer makes me want to go to the dairy for a pie, and maybe solve a mystery while I'm at it...
store.steampowered.com/app/3235570/...
This one really feels authentically kiwi. Just watching the trailer makes me want to go to the dairy for a pie, and maybe solve a mystery while I'm at it...
store.steampowered.com/app/3235570/...
We'll be highlighting some of our favourite games in the #MadeInNZ Steam event.
Go check out ShelfLife: Art School Detective by @fnifegames.bsky.social 👏
Between you and me, I'm very jealous of their awesome sprite + 3D art style 👀😤
Go check out ShelfLife: Art School Detective by @fnifegames.bsky.social 👏
Between you and me, I'm very jealous of their awesome sprite + 3D art style 👀😤
September 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
We'll be highlighting some of our favourite games in the #MadeInNZ Steam event.
Go check out ShelfLife: Art School Detective by @fnifegames.bsky.social 👏
Between you and me, I'm very jealous of their awesome sprite + 3D art style 👀😤
Go check out ShelfLife: Art School Detective by @fnifegames.bsky.social 👏
Between you and me, I'm very jealous of their awesome sprite + 3D art style 👀😤
Check out the Made In NZ Steam Event!
Try our The Siege of Jeomdo demo
or download HipWitch! 🎮
#IndieGameDev
Try our The Siege of Jeomdo demo
or download HipWitch! 🎮
#IndieGameDev
September 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Check out the Made In NZ Steam Event!
Try our The Siege of Jeomdo demo
or download HipWitch! 🎮
#IndieGameDev
Try our The Siege of Jeomdo demo
or download HipWitch! 🎮
#IndieGameDev