Benedict Nichols
@benedictnichols.bsky.social
IVOR-nominated and award winning composer (Omno, Falconeer series, Before We Leave etc). Passionate about elevating indie game productions and helping small dev teams to success.
Tried to get back into Chivalry 2 this evening. I love the game for multiple reasons, but it is absolute carnage for an aging ‘noob’.
January 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Tried to get back into Chivalry 2 this evening. I love the game for multiple reasons, but it is absolute carnage for an aging ‘noob’.
Delighted to be working on this with this splendid little team. :)
Buzzer beater of 2025 for actually releasing something from our game Twins of Olus! If it looks at all interesting to you please give it a try, we would greatly appreciate any feedback 🙏
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
After just over 3 years of dev we're finally able to release something playable for everyone! A demo for our first game Twins of Olus is available to try now at teamverdant.itch.io/twins-of-olus
We would really love some feedback before doing a steam release so please give it a try if you can!
We would really love some feedback before doing a steam release so please give it a try if you can!
January 4, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Delighted to be working on this with this splendid little team. :)
Happy New Year everyone, and to all the devs I know, may 2026 be a great year for you and your projects! If you need some music, I have some availability, so hit me up and let’s chat. My IVOR-nominated self is here to help ;-)
January 1, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Happy New Year everyone, and to all the devs I know, may 2026 be a great year for you and your projects! If you need some music, I have some availability, so hit me up and let’s chat. My IVOR-nominated self is here to help ;-)
I'm grateful to the 55k streams of my music on spotify this year. It's not even really a drop in the ocean, but if it brought enjoyment or peace 55k times to people, then Im happy with that :)... and the week's worth of food shopping that it earnt me.
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I'm grateful to the 55k streams of my music on spotify this year. It's not even really a drop in the ocean, but if it brought enjoyment or peace 55k times to people, then Im happy with that :)... and the week's worth of food shopping that it earnt me.
Definitely worth checking out...not biased. It really is. :D
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 8:14 PM
Definitely worth checking out...not biased. It really is. :D
Reposted by Benedict Nichols
The Falconeer Revolution Remaster is now available on Steam, for Free for all existing owners. Watch for massive promotions this weekend and a Daily deal monday!.
Check out the massive changes here
store.steampowered.com/news/app/113...
#indiedev #solodev #thefalconeer
Check out the massive changes here
store.steampowered.com/news/app/113...
#indiedev #solodev #thefalconeer
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Falconeer Revolution Remaster is now available on Steam, for Free for all existing owners. Watch for massive promotions this weekend and a Daily deal monday!.
Check out the massive changes here
store.steampowered.com/news/app/113...
#indiedev #solodev #thefalconeer
Check out the massive changes here
store.steampowered.com/news/app/113...
#indiedev #solodev #thefalconeer
Thankyou! It is but a taste of what is to come :)
The new score for Edenfall is incredible. And what better way to experience it by seeing your own animations come to life with the music.
Edenfall by @everfluxgames.bsky.social
Music by @benedictnichols.bsky.social
Edenfall by @everfluxgames.bsky.social
Music by @benedictnichols.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thankyou! It is but a taste of what is to come :)
This is going to be awesome. It was great when it first released and now it’s even better. Go buy people…and buy the OST too… please 😆
Alright folks this is coming tommorow!. I repeat tommorow the 5th. !!!!
November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This is going to be awesome. It was great when it first released and now it’s even better. Go buy people…and buy the OST too… please 😆
In 15min or so the Galaxies showcase starts, featuring a trailer for one of my projects (music, some sound design). But whiiiich is it? Guess correctly for a free...like. :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8-S...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8-S...
The Galaxies Autumn Showcase - World Premieres, Surprise Reveals & Brand New Trailers For 50 Games!
YouTube video by Galaxies Showcase
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In 15min or so the Galaxies showcase starts, featuring a trailer for one of my projects (music, some sound design). But whiiiich is it? Guess correctly for a free...like. :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8-S...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8-S...
Delighted to be providing music to this game, it’s so good!
I'm so excited to reveal that we've added Local Co-op to our game Twins of Olus!🎮🎮
We've been working on this for months and I couldn't be happier with how it feels to play. Get ready to go on a co-op adventure as 1 OR 2 players!
#gamedev #indiegame #wishlistwednesday
We've been working on this for months and I couldn't be happier with how it feels to play. Get ready to go on a co-op adventure as 1 OR 2 players!
#gamedev #indiegame #wishlistwednesday
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Delighted to be providing music to this game, it’s so good!
Am delighted to be contributing music to this game, I love it!
I'm so excited to reveal that we've added Local Co-op to our game Twins of Olus!🎮🎮
We've been working on this for months and I couldn't be happier with how it feels to play. Get ready to go on a co-op adventure as 1 OR 2 players!
#gamedev #indiegame #wishlistwednesday
We've been working on this for months and I couldn't be happier with how it feels to play. Get ready to go on a co-op adventure as 1 OR 2 players!
#gamedev #indiegame #wishlistwednesday
October 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Am delighted to be contributing music to this game, I love it!
Tomas yet again adding huge updates for free to Bulwark (currently on sale). This guy is a machine!
October 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Tomas yet again adding huge updates for free to Bulwark (currently on sale). This guy is a machine!
Reposted by Benedict Nichols
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
Delighted to see this Otherskin, possibly my biggest undertaking so far as Audio Lead, release for PC!
Otherskin is now available on Steam! Join Alex on her deadly solo-mission to expose the mysteries of planet Vandermire. Absorb organic abilities to expand your combat and movement capabilities beyond anything you’ve seen before. The entire universe is at stake.
store.steampowered.com/app/1622630/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1622630/...
Save 15% on Otherskin on Steam
Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to ...
store.steampowered.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Delighted to see this Otherskin, possibly my biggest undertaking so far as Audio Lead, release for PC!
Reposted by Benedict Nichols
We're excited to announce the release date for Otherskin and it's coming to Steam very soon, on September 2nd. Please wishlist now and check out the latest trailer.
Steam link:
store.steampowered.com/app/1622630/...
#otherskin #gamescom2025 #pcgaming #steam #steamgames #thirdpersonshooter
Steam link:
store.steampowered.com/app/1622630/...
#otherskin #gamescom2025 #pcgaming #steam #steamgames #thirdpersonshooter
August 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We're excited to announce the release date for Otherskin and it's coming to Steam very soon, on September 2nd. Please wishlist now and check out the latest trailer.
Steam link:
store.steampowered.com/app/1622630/...
#otherskin #gamescom2025 #pcgaming #steam #steamgames #thirdpersonshooter
Steam link:
store.steampowered.com/app/1622630/...
#otherskin #gamescom2025 #pcgaming #steam #steamgames #thirdpersonshooter
Thirdly:
The wonderful team at @balancingmonkeygames.com released a trailer update for Beyond These Stars and its looking better than ever... thanks to @hoodedhorse.bsky.social for putting this great trailer together :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD4G...
The wonderful team at @balancingmonkeygames.com released a trailer update for Beyond These Stars and its looking better than ever... thanks to @hoodedhorse.bsky.social for putting this great trailer together :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD4G...
Beyond These Stars - Official Trailer | gamescom 2025
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Thirdly:
The wonderful team at @balancingmonkeygames.com released a trailer update for Beyond These Stars and its looking better than ever... thanks to @hoodedhorse.bsky.social for putting this great trailer together :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD4G...
The wonderful team at @balancingmonkeygames.com released a trailer update for Beyond These Stars and its looking better than ever... thanks to @hoodedhorse.bsky.social for putting this great trailer together :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD4G...
Secondly:
The First Explorers had a much desevered moment in the lime light with an on-stage presentation and update video released shortly after:
youtu.be/Mt3dy_08Qo8?...
For any settlers fan, this is well worth keeping an eye on!
The First Explorers had a much desevered moment in the lime light with an on-stage presentation and update video released shortly after:
youtu.be/Mt3dy_08Qo8?...
For any settlers fan, this is well worth keeping an eye on!
The First Explorers - Gameplay Showcase | Summer 2025 | Settlers-like RTS/Citybuilder
YouTube video by The First Explorers
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Secondly:
The First Explorers had a much desevered moment in the lime light with an on-stage presentation and update video released shortly after:
youtu.be/Mt3dy_08Qo8?...
For any settlers fan, this is well worth keeping an eye on!
The First Explorers had a much desevered moment in the lime light with an on-stage presentation and update video released shortly after:
youtu.be/Mt3dy_08Qo8?...
For any settlers fan, this is well worth keeping an eye on!
Gamescon happened while I was away last week, so I missed the moment 3 projects I've worked on released new trailers and updates!
First up:
@fdgentertainment.bsky.social released the launch trailer for Otherskin!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQX...
First up:
@fdgentertainment.bsky.social released the launch trailer for Otherskin!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQX...
Gamescom 2025: Otherskin Launch Trailer (Steam)
YouTube video by FDGGames
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Gamescon happened while I was away last week, so I missed the moment 3 projects I've worked on released new trailers and updates!
First up:
@fdgentertainment.bsky.social released the launch trailer for Otherskin!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQX...
First up:
@fdgentertainment.bsky.social released the launch trailer for Otherskin!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQX...
Very excited for this and delighted to have provided music for it. I’m a big fan of settlers so this was a real treat to work on!
Live on Stage at gamescom!
Yes that's right.
I will reveal all new Gameplay in the Find Your Next Game Show (from @gamestar.bsky.social) live on stage at gamescom next week!
Read more here store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...
#TheFirstExplorers #citybuilder #rts #indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine
Yes that's right.
I will reveal all new Gameplay in the Find Your Next Game Show (from @gamestar.bsky.social) live on stage at gamescom next week!
Read more here store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...
#TheFirstExplorers #citybuilder #rts #indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine
The First Explorers® - Live on Stage at gamescom & Development Summary - July 2025 - Steam News
New Gameplay Reveal in the Find Your Next Game Show at gamescom
store.steampowered.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Very excited for this and delighted to have provided music for it. I’m a big fan of settlers so this was a real treat to work on!
“The soundtrack is fire” - I’ll take that for Sunday night encouragement!
August 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“The soundtrack is fire” - I’ll take that for Sunday night encouragement!
Somewhat disappointed with the Nintendo Direct tbh. From what I can tell it’s mainly more repackages and square enix 2D-HD look-a-likes…I want to see more original ideas… (to partly justify my purchase lol) show me trailers people!
July 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Somewhat disappointed with the Nintendo Direct tbh. From what I can tell it’s mainly more repackages and square enix 2D-HD look-a-likes…I want to see more original ideas… (to partly justify my purchase lol) show me trailers people!
It's boggling to think that the OMNO soundtrack, which I poured heart and soul into, released 4 years ago today! So much has happened in that time, and I'm so grateful for the support and opportunities that have come since.
benedictnichols.bandcamp.com/album/omno-o...
benedictnichols.bandcamp.com/album/omno-o...
July 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
It's boggling to think that the OMNO soundtrack, which I poured heart and soul into, released 4 years ago today! So much has happened in that time, and I'm so grateful for the support and opportunities that have come since.
benedictnichols.bandcamp.com/album/omno-o...
benedictnichols.bandcamp.com/album/omno-o...
Anyone in my developer circles going to the Develop Conference next week? I’m considering popping along for a day, and any meet ups would be nice :)
July 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Anyone in my developer circles going to the Develop Conference next week? I’m considering popping along for a day, and any meet ups would be nice :)
@falconeerdev.bsky.social asked me which was my favourite trailer we made for The Falconeer.... possibly this one simply for that sync with the lightning :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzdy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzdy...
The Falconeer - Exclusive Official Story Trailer | Summer of Gaming 2020
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
May 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
@falconeerdev.bsky.social asked me which was my favourite trailer we made for The Falconeer.... possibly this one simply for that sync with the lightning :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzdy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzdy...
Having spent countless hours over the last x months fixing sound design for a project, this simultaneously relieves and irritates the hell out of me!
May 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Having spent countless hours over the last x months fixing sound design for a project, this simultaneously relieves and irritates the hell out of me!