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
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
Reposted by Studio Hip Sword
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
The MADE IN NEW ZEALAND Steam Event is live! 🇳🇿
Try the demo for our upcoming VN The Siege of Jeomdo and wishlist the full game! ⚔
For a cute narrative adventure, try HipWitch! You can own it now completely free 🧙♀️
And check out all the other NZ games while you're at it ❤️
#indiedevs
Try the demo for our upcoming VN The Siege of Jeomdo and wishlist the full game! ⚔
For a cute narrative adventure, try HipWitch! You can own it now completely free 🧙♀️
And check out all the other NZ games while you're at it ❤️
#indiedevs
September 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The MADE IN NEW ZEALAND Steam Event is live! 🇳🇿
Try the demo for our upcoming VN The Siege of Jeomdo and wishlist the full game! ⚔
For a cute narrative adventure, try HipWitch! You can own it now completely free 🧙♀️
And check out all the other NZ games while you're at it ❤️
#indiedevs
Try the demo for our upcoming VN The Siege of Jeomdo and wishlist the full game! ⚔
For a cute narrative adventure, try HipWitch! You can own it now completely free 🧙♀️
And check out all the other NZ games while you're at it ❤️
#indiedevs
Reposted by Studio Hip Sword
September 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Back on the writing horse.
... The horse that writes scripts
(can someone pls lend me some better idioms)🐴✍️
#IndieGameDev
... The horse that writes scripts
(can someone pls lend me some better idioms)🐴✍️
#IndieGameDev
September 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Back on the writing horse.
... The horse that writes scripts
(can someone pls lend me some better idioms)🐴✍️
#IndieGameDev
... The horse that writes scripts
(can someone pls lend me some better idioms)🐴✍️
#IndieGameDev
This guy's looking for work btw!
Hire this crafter of fish NOW 🐟
Hire this crafter of fish NOW 🐟
Last barrel post since I uploaded some pretty renders and added a sketchfab 3D view for anyone that wants to have a gander! 🐟
www.therookies.co/projects/88069
www.therookies.co/projects/88069
The Rookies - Barrel of Fish, by RJducats
A stylized barrel of fish created with the intent to be used for user generated content on platforms like Roblox.
www.therookies.co
September 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This guy's looking for work btw!
Hire this crafter of fish NOW 🐟
Hire this crafter of fish NOW 🐟
September 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Today's spotlight is on your scouting squad! To defend a territory, you need to know the lay of the land.
Wishlist on Steam! (link in replies!)
#IndieDev #indiegame #TheSiegeOfJeomdo
Wishlist on Steam! (link in replies!)
#IndieDev #indiegame #TheSiegeOfJeomdo
September 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Today's spotlight is on your scouting squad! To defend a territory, you need to know the lay of the land.
Wishlist on Steam! (link in replies!)
#IndieDev #indiegame #TheSiegeOfJeomdo
Wishlist on Steam! (link in replies!)
#IndieDev #indiegame #TheSiegeOfJeomdo
Reposted by Studio Hip Sword
Obviously, it was goated...
What did you guys think of the #SonicRacingCrossWorlds beta?
Our team is battling internally - Sonic fanatics VS Sonic haters... ⚔️
Our team is battling internally - Sonic fanatics VS Sonic haters... ⚔️
a cartoon drawing of sonic the hedgehog driving a race car
ALT: a cartoon drawing of sonic the hedgehog driving a race car
media.tenor.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Obviously, it was goated...