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Water Bear Interactive Arts: Designer/Writer
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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!

#indie #gamedev #indiegame #gamerelease #newgame #pcgaming #releaseannouncement #cozy
August 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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A beautiful line from Tabitha's character novel! Max out your friendship with her to unlock an in-depth story about her current life and past!

#indie #game #indiegame #gamedev #dev #indiedev #indiegamedev #writing #write #novel #story #book #shortstory #gamewriting #writer #fiction #fantasy #art
July 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Dev Question:
What are your goals as a game dev for the future?

Tristan (Writer and Designer):
“I want to craft a story that stays with someone years after they finished playing. I want to change how someone looks at the world.”

#indie #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #writer #QnA #wip
July 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Our town has been set up and decorated! Here is the layout. Our team worked hard to make the town feel like a cozy village in the fall, and we hope it gives you the same warmth and charm we aimed to evoke!

#indie #game #indiegame #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #art #artist #digitalart #town
July 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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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
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
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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
August 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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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
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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
August 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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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
August 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Dev Question:
Give a Bearly Baking fun fact!

Andy (Programmer):
“Most of Archie’s lines are recorded while off an energy drink and breathing through my mouth.”

#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #madewithunity #art #cozy #cozygame #program #code #new #audio #acting
August 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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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
August 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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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
August 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Dev Question:
What drove you to continue work on Bearly Baking?

Tristan (Writer):
“I wanted to expand on the story of our characters, and really bring some more life to the town and the characters that our playtesters and peers had fallen in love with.”

#indie #game #dev #gamedev #QnA #indiedev
August 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Our team just updated our Steam page in preparation for the release of Bearly Baking! Check out the new trailer and screenshots!

#indie #game #dev #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #indegamedev #devteam #indieteam #cozygame #steam #release #new #baking

store.steampowered.com/app/3863520/...
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...
store.steampowered.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Today is a big day for our team, our Steam page just went live! Check it out and don't forget to add it to your wishlist!

store.steampowered.com/app/3863520/...

#indie #game #indiedev #dev #gamedev #indiegamedev #steam #steampage #newgame #new #release #wishlist #madewithunity #art #story #wip
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...
store.steampowered.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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New Dev Question:
What got you into game dev?

Tristan (Writer and Designer):
"I loved telling stories with friends in tabletop and video games, and I was inspired by large-sprawling adventures. I wanted to be part of the community that was able to craft those stories for others."

#indiedev #dev
July 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Here is another dusk background that will be featured in Bearly Baking! This one showcases the fountain at the center of town, which will be used for a special event.

#indie #dev #indiedev #game #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #art #digitalart #2dart #painting #gamer #artist #new #wip #cozygame
July 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Archie finally got his rework! Here is his new thinking / learning expression. More Archie art to come soon!

#indie #dev #indiedev #gamedev #game #indiegamedev #artist #art #2dart #digitalart #characterart #owl #owlsky #bird #cozy #cozygame #madewithunity #steam #new #wip #newart #gameart #indieart
July 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Here’s a sneak peek of Luna’s picture in the friendship book! I’m not showing the whole thing, of course, since that would give away her story arc, but I can say this is definitely a story you won’t want to miss.

#indie #game #gamedev #indiedev #dev #art #story #character #digitalart #artist #team
July 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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New Dev Question:
Who is your favorite character and why?

Ren (Artist and UI designer):
“My favorite characters are Tabitha and Triple B, since they both bring a kind and joyful atmosphere to the bakery!”

#indie #game #gamedev #indiedev #dev #artist #art #ui #2dart #digitalart #UIArt #QnA #new
July 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Dev Question:
Who is your favorite character and why?

Tristan (Writer and Designer):
“As the writer of the game, it's very hard to pick. However, my favorite is either Squints or Mr. Burrows. I loved the portrayal of our edgy chipmunk, and recording for the other was so much fun!”

#indie #dev
July 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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It’s dusk in the town, all is quiet, and this serene new background will be featured as part of a short cinematic cutscene!

#indie #indiegame #game #dev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #art #artist #gameart #2Dart #digitalart #indieteam #team #indieart #dusk #sky #painting #landscape #will #scene
July 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Here’s a new image of the town, featuring a clear view of the bakery! It gives players a great first glimpse of the place they’ll be working at every day.

#indie #indiegame #indiedev #game #gamedev #indieteam #indiestudio #art #newart #wip #artist #digitalart #draw #painting #dev #devs #team #games
July 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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This week’s dev question:
Favorite new feature in progress?

Tristan (Writer and Designer):
“All the different ways that increase replayability for the game, such as new mechanics and randomized orders!”

#indie #dev #indiedev #game #gamedev #writing #write #writingcommunity #novel #narrative #QnA
July 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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This week’s dev question:
Favorite new feature in progress?

Alexis (Producer and Programmer):
“The new item store and all the systems like inventory, item placement, and more that comes with it!”

#indie #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #dev #programmer #producer #code #system #store #new #feature
July 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM