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Made While the Iron’s Hot - A cozy blacksmith RPG in which you need to use your wits and skills to reforge broken bonds 🔥 Out now: bit.ly/wtih-steam Join our Discord: discord.gg/y2Ny6UXYGG Support: contact@bontemps.games

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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 31/01/2026
This week we've been stuck into AI land to improve the difficulty of our single-player battles. It's a bit hard to show that in a video, so instead here's the effects we added to modify the look of our battle scene! #screenshotsaturday #madewithunity #indiegames #gamedev
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 26/01/2026
We're adding a new piece to our turn-based strategy game! It's a little robot that you can spawn mid-battle to get some help fighting off the opponent. He's so cute 🥺 Game is called Kingdom in Pieces and you can get more info with the link in our bio! #indiedev #indiegames #strategygame #gamedev
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 25/01/2026
We just realized we had the wrong material on the characters so none of them were being impacted by the post-processing effects. So here's the real before and after! #madewithunity #indiegames #strategy
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 24/01/2026
We thought it was time to do a first pass on our post-processing for Kingdom in Pieces! I really like the color adjustment the artist did for this spooky village. What do you think? Leave us a comment if you have any advice to make it better! #screenshotsaturday #indiegames #gamedev #strategygame
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 24/12/2025
Day 12 of our #12daysofgamedev! For the final day, I wanted to share a look at how we make our characters. It starts with rough sketches, then we do higher-fidelity drawings, and after a lot of work in Blender... it's ready! #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 23/12/2025
Day 11 of our #12daysof gamedev! That horse was the first character model we did to find the style for Kingdom in Pieces, and we knew something was wrong... but it took us way too long to figure out WHAT the problem was. Must have been a Monday! #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 22/12/2025
Day 10 of our #12daysof gamedev! This is an appreciation post for Thiago, the artist that has been the other half of the studio since the beginning! He did all the pixel art of While the Iron's Hot, and now he does all the 3D stuff for Kingdom in Pieces. #gamedev #indiegames
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 21/12/2025
Day 9 of our #12daysof gamedev! Today I wanted to (re)share the best advice I have ever received. Don't worry about how it looks at first, just make it exist! Once it's real, you can spend your time on making it look good. #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 20/12/2025
Day 8 of our #12DaysOf GameDev! If I was just starting to learn how to make games today, there is three things that I would do differently than I did. Bit of a longer post today! 1/4 🧵 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 13/12/2025
Ho-ho-ho! 🎅 Xmas is almost here, so to celebrate we're doing our own twist on the 12 days of Xmas: 12 days of gamedev! Each day we'll share a quick tip or trick that we learned or used while working on our games. #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 08/12/2025
Big week for Kingdom in Pieces! We finally decided what “winning” a battle actually means... and made the system that checks it. 😅 New devlog is up! Leave us a comment if you want to see more Kingdom in Pieces content! youtube.com/shorts/1... #gamedev #indiedev #unity3d
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 05/12/2025
Me getting ready to fix the leak under my sink after one YouTube tutorial
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 30/11/2025
We’re baaack!!! We fixed the bug that stopped us from recording last week’s recap, so here’s where we’re at now. The keyword for this #screenshotsaturday is multiplayer! ⬇️🧵
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 22/11/2025
We'll be late on our usual dev recap because I ran into a huge bug while trying to record the progress... Gamedev ❤️ In the meantime, enjoy this donkey we finished yesterday! #gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedev #blender3d #KingdomInPieces
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 19/11/2025
Woke up to the kindest comment today. Moments like this remind me why I love making games in the first place 🫶
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 18/11/2025
My game is for CHESS and strategy fans, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM! My game is for CHESS and strategy fans, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM! My game is for CHESS and strategy fans, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM! My game is for CHESS and strategy fans, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM!
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 15/11/2025
Another week another devlog on Kingdom in Pieces, the chess-inspired game we're working on. This time we're trying out a new format for this weekly recap, and we have some really cool updates to share with you! 🧵👇
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 08/11/2025
Devlog 14 is here: we did something not major at all… we just added multiplayer to Kingdom in Pieces! If you’re into turn-based strategy or chess-inspired games, follow along and check out Kingdom in Pieces on Kickstarter! #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity #chess #roguelite
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 07/11/2025
Kingdom in Pieces is a turn-based strategy game inspired by chess and MediEvil! 🧩 assemble quirky miniatures to build your army 📖 experience each faction’s story through roguelike campaigns ⚔️ test your skill against friends Follow us to see our progress! #PitchYaGame
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 01/11/2025
Devlog 13: we reworked our animations! A few new VFX and smoother transitions made everything feel much more alive and satisfying. Drop a like, comment, and follow if you’re enjoying the progress! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #madewithunity
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 29/10/2025
We've started to show our attack animations a bit more love! First one we revamped is the horse's trample. I love adding VFXs so I'm really excited to have started on those! Any advice to make these animations better is super appreciated 🙏 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #unity3d #KingdomInPieces
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 25/10/2025
Devlog 12 of Kingdom in Pieces! We reworked the lighting and almost hit 60fps even while recording on an old computer. Also gave some love to one of the first UIs you’ll see when launching the game. Like, comment, and share for more behind-the-scenes! #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #unity
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 23/10/2025
We just received a voice actor reel and it’s such a cool feeling hearing some of our characters come to life. Huge thanks to @tomgilvearva for the amazing performance. Go check out their profile, they did an incredible job. #gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #indiegames #KingdomInPieces 1/2
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 19/10/2025
Devlog 11 is here! We brought The Doctor to life, one of the Varnak's earliest creations. He's built to stitch flesh into new horrors! My favorite detail on that piece is the notebook. He really needs a new name though, so drop your ideas below! #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 16/10/2025
Meet the Doctor! One of the Dark Wizard’s earliest creations. It was built from a surgeon’s remains and reshaped with insect-like arms built for precision. With his help, Varnak’s army grew faster than the humans could prepare for. #gamedev #indiedev #blender #indiegames
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 11/10/2025
Devlog 10! We're getting the game ready for the February 2026 NextFest! So we started by building a start menu for Kingdom in Pieces. I also started streaming, so come hang out and help make the game live with me on twitch ➡️ @itsplarnaud #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 06/10/2025
Each of these minis has its own little story, and finding ways to show that in a still pose is so fun! It definitely makes us respect even more the artists who design plastic minis for tabletop. #gamedev #indiedev #miniatures #strategy #roguelike
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 04/10/2025
Devlog 9 is here with more AI improvements! It now feels less repetitive, can play actions that need context clues, and we’re nearly done giving each piece its own way to judge “good” moves. Make sure to follow us if you like what we're showing! 🔥 #indiegames #gamedev #unity3d #indiedev 1/2
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 01/10/2025
Let’s texture this limb together! 🎨 Follow along as our artist works on the next villain piece for Kingdom in Pieces, our chess-inspired indie game. Stick around for just 60 seconds to see the finished result! #gamedev #indiegame #3dart #indiedev #blender
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 29/09/2025
Interrupting our usual broadcast to share that the Humble Games Autumn Sale has begun! There are a ton of awesome games on sale right now. Definitely check it out if you finished Silksong and need something to sink your teeth into! #gamedev #indiegames #indiegame #madewithunity 1/2
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 27/09/2025
Devlog 8! I moved to a new place this week so I wasn’t as productive! We did add our first villain piece though, so now’s the perfect time to share our vision for them 👀 Got an idea for a cool villain to join the ranks of the dark wizard’s army? #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #devlog
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 24/09/2025
Adding a new piece to our game is quick and easy… until the inevitable bug shows up 👾 Every piece comes with its own little adventure, and honestly, that’s part of the fun! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #madewithunity #KingdomInPieces
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 22/09/2025
Meet the brute! A mess of corpses on boar legs, reanimated by the enemy’s so-called “SCIENCE!” They're slow but when they hit, it’s like three soldiers at once! Would you fight this brute head-on, or keep your distance? #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #KingdomInPieces
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 20/09/2025
Devlog 7 is here! Our AI got a lot smarter and we’re closer to the next playable build for our chess roguelike! But, we still have a lot of work to do on the animations. Do you have any tips to make them feel cool and impactful? 🫶 #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 17/09/2025
Relax with us for a minute and watch our artist hand paint the next piece for Kingdom in Pieces! It’s so fun seeing the game come together one brushstroke at a time. Make sure to follow us to get more updates on our chess-inspired indie game! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #blender3d
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 15/09/2025
Our AI refuses to lose… so it started cheating 😂 It’s making up moves mid-game just to win. Next step is going to have to be teaching it to actually play fair. Make sure to follow for more updates on our chess-inspired roguelike! #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity #indiegames
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 13/09/2025
Devlog 6 of our chess-inspired roguelike is here! You can now build armies and test them in battle! Plus, we added end of turn actions so placement matters as much as that perfect move. What do you think? Drop a comment to let us know! #gamedev #indiegames #devlog #roguelike #indiedev
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J.R. Timmerman @timmerarts.haus · 11/09/2025
Animator is Drue Langlois
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 10/09/2025
When you're an indie game studio with no marketing budget so you try unorthodox methods to appease the algorithm gods. If you see this, the Elders smiled. Drop an emoji as tribute! 🙏 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #marketing
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 08/09/2025
Meet the Peasant Rabble! They may not be the most well-equipped, but they'll do their best to support the remaining heroes in their quest to return peace to their kingdom. Follow us for more updates on Kingdom in Pieces! 👑 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #characterconcept
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 06/09/2025
Week 5 of our indie game inspired by chess and MediEvil! ✅ New piece added ✅ Army setup improved ✅ Kickstarter page updated If you'd like to support us, follow and drop a comment! Even a quick emoji helps a lot 🫶 #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #devlog #madewithunity 1/2
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 03/09/2025
Here's how we realized we needed to stop players from spamming the same hero in our game! If you’re enjoying these little peeks behind the scenes, hit follow and let us know what you think in the replies. Even dropping an emoji helps us a ton! #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #unity3d
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 01/09/2025
Interrupting our regular broadcast with a cool announcement! ⚔️ The Sword Celebration is live on Steam and While the Iron’s Hot is in the “More Cool Sword Games” section. Thank you to @mythwright.com for putting it together. Happy sword celebrating! ⚔️ 1/2
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 30/08/2025
Week 4 of working on our indie game inspired by chess and MediEvil! This week we started work on a new feature that is core to our game. The elevator pitch is that it's the Resident Evil inventory management system but for building your army! #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity
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Rob's Game Shack @robsgameshack.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🚨 New to the Shack! 🚨 6 fresh indie games just landed on Rob’s Game Shack: 🧛 Bloody Hell Hotel ⚔️ GODBREAKERS @godbreakers.bsky.social 👑 Kingdom in Pieces @bontemps.games 🐸 Serene Ponds 🌌 Oblation 🪓 Axe & Bow Land robsgameshack.com/games-news/i... #indiedev #gamedev #supportIndie
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Introducing: The 6 Newest Games on Rob’s Game Shack!
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 27/08/2025
Finding a name for your game is HARD! It took us a lot of time to land on something, but at least we're happy with it. It's unique, has a good pun, and it's a good reference to the gameplay and the story! 😁 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #devlog #madewithunity
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 25/08/2025
One of the best pieces of advice for any creative! For me, hearing that was a real mindset shift. It took the pressure off perfection and let me focus on making progress. What’s a piece of advice that really helped you? #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 23/08/2025
Week 3 of making a game inspired by chess and MediEvil. It was a quieter week, but any progress counts! We worked on improving our UI and on a new piece for the game. Follow us to see how the game shapes up and share your thoughts! #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 20/08/2025
We need YOUR help with our game! Which color would you pick for the dissolve effect that we use to animate a piece getting destroyed/revived? Should we leave it as something you can customize in game? #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #madewithunity #KingdomInPieces
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Bontemps Games @bontemps.games · 18/08/2025
Here's what 8 years of gamedev looked like! It's been a long journey, we learned a lot and met a ton of amazing people! Now we're working on our next game and hopefully it lets us make games for 8 more years. Follow us to see how the journey continues! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #unity3d
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