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Waterbears Interactive Arts is excited to announce that Bearly Baking is now out on Steam! Your support means the world to our small team of seven passionate indie devs. Check out the trailer and give it a try!
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August 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Waterbears Interactive Arts is excited to announce that Bearly Baking is now out on Steam! Your support means the world to our small team of seven passionate indie devs. Check out the trailer and give it a try!
#indie #gamedev #indiegame #gamerelease #newgame #pcgaming #releaseannouncement #cozy
#indie #gamedev #indiegame #gamerelease #newgame #pcgaming #releaseannouncement #cozy
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Dev Question:
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Alexis (Producer and Programmer):
"I would add more mini games to play! Making take more inspiration from Stardew Valley and add in fishing or something similar."
#indie #game #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #QnA #code
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Alexis (Producer and Programmer):
"I would add more mini games to play! Making take more inspiration from Stardew Valley and add in fishing or something similar."
#indie #game #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #QnA #code
August 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Dev Question:
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Ren (Artist):
"Customizable cafe & maybe like “friendship events” like stardew valley."
#indie #game #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #QnA #art #artist #digitalart #designer #uiart #ux #ui #gamer #videogame #cozygame #cozy
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Ren (Artist):
"Customizable cafe & maybe like “friendship events” like stardew valley."
#indie #game #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #QnA #art #artist #digitalart #designer #uiart #ux #ui #gamer #videogame #cozygame #cozy
August 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Mr. Grimble is back, wearing his confident, talkative expression. For a rat in such a sleazy jacket, he sure acts tough 😅
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #game #indiegamedev #art #artist #2dart #digitalart #digitalartist #rat #chracter #madewithunity #unity #steam #gamer #confident #cozygame #cozy #new
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August 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Mr. Grimble is back, wearing his confident, talkative expression. For a rat in such a sleazy jacket, he sure acts tough 😅
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #game #indiegamedev #art #artist #2dart #digitalart #digitalartist #rat #chracter #madewithunity #unity #steam #gamer #confident #cozygame #cozy #new
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Dev Question:
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Andy (Programmer):
“My first game dev project I had next to no experience coding in unity while working with technical programmers I was out of my element and unable to contribute much.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Andy (Programmer):
“My first game dev project I had next to no experience coding in unity while working with technical programmers I was out of my element and unable to contribute much.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev
August 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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After much debate and many suggestions we decided to name our shop keeper Nugget!
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August 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Dev Question:
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Aiden (SFX designer):
“When I was first starting out, I wanted to program, but I sucked at it. A friend, though, told me focus on becoming the best I could be. I’ll never forget that.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Aiden (SFX designer):
“When I was first starting out, I wanted to program, but I sucked at it. A friend, though, told me focus on becoming the best I could be. I’ll never forget that.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev
August 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Enjoy this landscape painting of Bearly Baking’s decor store. This lovely place is ran by the muskrat Nugget!
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August 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Enjoy this landscape painting of Bearly Baking’s decor store. This lovely place is ran by the muskrat Nugget!
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #art #artist #digitalart #2dart #2dartist #cozygame #cozy #baking #bakinggame #muskrat #nugget #painting #landscape #dusk #wip
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Dev Question:
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Ren (Artist):
“I took on too many projects at once and lost friendships, sleep, and self care because I was always working. Now, I’m working on healing my relationship with work.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #artist
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Ren (Artist):
“I took on too many projects at once and lost friendships, sleep, and self care because I was always working. Now, I’m working on healing my relationship with work.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #artist
August 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Dev Question:
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Alexis (Producer and Programmer):
“I took on a project with an unmotivated team, did more than expected, and it impacted my mental health. Now I’m more selective with my time and limits.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Alexis (Producer and Programmer):
“I took on a project with an unmotivated team, did more than expected, and it impacted my mental health. Now I’m more selective with my time and limits.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev
August 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Here is a painting that the player can buy and place in their home! Another one of the great customizable decor options.
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #art #artist #digitalart #digitalartist #2dart #cozy #cozygame #madewithunity #videogame #decor #painting #drawing #new #wip
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August 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Here is a painting that the player can buy and place in their home! Another one of the great customizable decor options.
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #art #artist #digitalart #digitalartist #2dart #cozy #cozygame #madewithunity #videogame #decor #painting #drawing #new #wip
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Dev Question:
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Aiden (SFX designer):
“Triple B is an expert bowler.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #bowling #bear #bears #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #sfx #sound #music #audio #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #bakinggame #new #videogame #gamer #wip
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Aiden (SFX designer):
“Triple B is an expert bowler.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #bowling #bear #bears #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #sfx #sound #music #audio #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #bakinggame #new #videogame #gamer #wip
August 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Dev Question:
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Aiden (SFX designer):
“Triple B is an expert bowler.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #bowling #bear #bears #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #sfx #sound #music #audio #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #bakinggame #new #videogame #gamer #wip
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Aiden (SFX designer):
“Triple B is an expert bowler.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #bowling #bear #bears #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #sfx #sound #music #audio #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #bakinggame #new #videogame #gamer #wip
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Speaking of Triple B this morning, here’s his icon that appears on the stats screen and his order tickets, a big grin for a friendly guy!
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #art #artist #digitalart #2dart #icon #ui #madewithunity #unity #new #bear #gameart #indiegamedev #wip #gameart #indieart
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August 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Dev Question:
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Ren (Artist):
“Our voice acting director likes to lock us in a room full of old machines to record us.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #artist #digitalart #new #videogame
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Ren (Artist):
“Our voice acting director likes to lock us in a room full of old machines to record us.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #artist #digitalart #new #videogame
August 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Dev Question:
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Ren (Artist):
“Our voice acting director likes to lock us in a room full of old machines to record us.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #artist #digitalart #new #videogame
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Ren (Artist):
“Our voice acting director likes to lock us in a room full of old machines to record us.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #baking #artist #digitalart #new #videogame
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Dev Question:
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Tristan (Writer):
“The team did team bonding party stuff the night before the project was due because we were already done, avoiding crunch time 😃”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Tristan (Writer):
“The team did team bonding party stuff the night before the project was due because we were already done, avoiding crunch time 😃”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame
August 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Dev Question:
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Tristan (Writer):
“The team did team bonding party stuff the night before the project was due because we were already done, avoiding crunch time 😃”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Tristan (Writer):
“The team did team bonding party stuff the night before the project was due because we were already done, avoiding crunch time 😃”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame
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Dev Question:
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Alexis (Producer and Programmer):
“Bearly Baking started as a college course project and won awards within our cohort.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #program #code #producer #new
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!
Alexis (Producer and Programmer):
“Bearly Baking started as a college course project and won awards within our cohort.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #program #code #producer #new
August 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Here is a look at the setup of the cooking station. You can see the trays on the left, the oven on the right, and the tickets in the bottom corner! So much fun to be had baking delicious treats :)
#indie #indiedev #game #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #cozygame #development #art #artist #ui #code
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August 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Dev Question:
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Tristan (Writer):
“The night before my first game was due. The knowledge of needing a complete product got me there, but it was the first all nighter of game dev for myself.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev
What was your toughest moment as a dev and how did you overcome it?
Tristan (Writer):
“The night before my first game was due. The knowledge of needing a complete product got me there, but it was the first all nighter of game dev for myself.”
#indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev
August 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Take a stroll with us through the Bearly Baking town! A beautiful autumn atmosphere awaits.
#indie #game #dev #indiegamedev #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #fall #autumn #town #gameplay #video #cozy #cozygame #madewithunity #code #atmosphere #baking #bakinggame #art #artist #2dart #digitalart #new
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August 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Take a stroll with us through the Bearly Baking town! A beautiful autumn atmosphere awaits.
#indie #game #dev #indiegamedev #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #fall #autumn #town #gameplay #video #cozy #cozygame #madewithunity #code #atmosphere #baking #bakinggame #art #artist #2dart #digitalart #new
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Another Luna expression!
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August 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Dev Question:
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Tristan (Writer):
"Shifting seasons would be interesting to play around with, potentially seeing new characters!"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #madewithunity #gamer #narrative #shortstory #QnA #new
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Tristan (Writer):
"Shifting seasons would be interesting to play around with, potentially seeing new characters!"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #madewithunity #gamer #narrative #shortstory #QnA #new
August 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Dev Question:
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Tristan (Writer):
"Shifting seasons would be interesting to play around with, potentially seeing new characters!"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #madewithunity #gamer #narrative #shortstory #QnA #new
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Tristan (Writer):
"Shifting seasons would be interesting to play around with, potentially seeing new characters!"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #madewithunity #gamer #narrative #shortstory #QnA #new
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Our new shop keeper has been made! This little fella will run the decor shop. Feel free to leave name suggestions in the comments!
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #artist #2dart #2dartist #digitalart #digital #characterart #character #name #madewithunity #cozy
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #artist #2dart #2dartist #digitalart #digital #characterart #character #name #madewithunity #cozy
August 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Our new shop keeper has been made! This little fella will run the decor shop. Feel free to leave name suggestions in the comments!
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #artist #2dart #2dartist #digitalart #digital #characterart #character #name #madewithunity #cozy
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #artist #2dart #2dartist #digitalart #digital #characterart #character #name #madewithunity #cozy
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Dev Question:
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Andy (Programmer):
"A longer story and shifting seasons"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #program #programmer #code #madewithunity #unity #gamer #story #narrative #shortstory #devlife #devteam #QnA
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Andy (Programmer):
"A longer story and shifting seasons"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #program #programmer #code #madewithunity #unity #gamer #story #narrative #shortstory #devlife #devteam #QnA
August 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Dev Question:
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Andy (Programmer):
"A longer story and shifting seasons"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #program #programmer #code #madewithunity #unity #gamer #story #narrative #shortstory #devlife #devteam #QnA
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Andy (Programmer):
"A longer story and shifting seasons"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #program #programmer #code #madewithunity #unity #gamer #story #narrative #shortstory #devlife #devteam #QnA
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Just a reminder that Bearly Baking is up on Steam ready to wishlisted! If you can please go wishlist it, we would love to see you all play once it is released late this month.
Here is the link: store.steampowered.com/app/3863520/...
#indie #game #indiedev #dev #madewithunity #steam #release #team
Here is the link: store.steampowered.com/app/3863520/...
#indie #game #indiedev #dev #madewithunity #steam #release #team
Bearly Baking on Steam
Bearly Baking is a cooking and relationship-building game where you play as a bear running an inn to feed animals for hibernation. You cook bread and muffins in small mini-games, and based on the qual...
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August 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just a reminder that Bearly Baking is up on Steam ready to wishlisted! If you can please go wishlist it, we would love to see you all play once it is released late this month.
Here is the link: store.steampowered.com/app/3863520/...
#indie #game #indiedev #dev #madewithunity #steam #release #team
Here is the link: store.steampowered.com/app/3863520/...
#indie #game #indiedev #dev #madewithunity #steam #release #team
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Dev Question:
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Aiden (SFX Designer):
"Hmmmmmmmm…I would sayyy more characters! The more the merrier!"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #sfx #design #QnA #cozygame #art #artist #audio #music #soundtrack #cozy #digital
If you could add any feature to Bearly Baking what would it be?
Aiden (SFX Designer):
"Hmmmmmmmm…I would sayyy more characters! The more the merrier!"
#indie #game #dev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #sfx #design #QnA #cozygame #art #artist #audio #music #soundtrack #cozy #digital
August 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM