The Indie Game Development Podcast

In this episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast, I sat down with BenBonk to chat about making Slimekeep, his five-year journey, and what it’s like developing a game from high school to Steam.

He shares about wishlists, hard work, and growing as a solo indie dev.

BenBonk started Slimekeep in grade 9. Five years later, it became one of the most wishlisted indie games on Steam.

This is his story about how Slimekeep came to life, from a game jam game to a hit indie title. No hype—just a real talk with BenBonk about making a game he believed in.

We Launched Our First Steam Game – Here's What Really Happened Apr 23, 2025

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The game dev industry has been looking rough lately—layoffs, AI advancements, drama with engines, and an overwhelming number of new releases. It’s easy to feel discouraged.

But despite all of that, we truly believe now is the BEST time to get into game dev.

The industry is changing fast, and those who push through will be ahead when the dust settles. If you’ve ever wanted to make games, there’s no better time than right now!

Why RIGHT NOW is the BEST time to start making video games Feb 21, 2025

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The game dev industry has been looking rough lately—layoffs, AI advancements, drama with engines, and an overwhelming number of new releases. It’s easy to feel discouraged.

But despite all of that, we truly believe now is the BEST time to get into game dev.

The industry is changing fast, and those who push through will be ahead when the dust settles. If you’ve ever wanted to make games, there’s no better time than right now!

How to Make Games when you SUCK at Code Feb 07, 2025

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In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, I’m focusing on helping those of you who are struggling with the technical side of game development.

I’ll guide you through the different options for coding in the major game engines like Unreal, Unity, and Godot, and share practical tips on how to start thinking like a programmer, no matter which engine you choose.

By the end of the episode, you'll know exactly how to tackle coding and break down challenges into manageable steps!

How to Start Gamedev in 2025 Jan 17, 2025

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In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we provide a complete roadmap to help you get started with indie game development in 2025.

From choosing the right game engine to the fastest ways to develop your skills, we cover essential tools, resources, and strategies to kickstart your game development journey.

Links for sound/art/software/learning programming:

https://opengameart.org/ - free and commercially available art

https://www.audacityteam.org/ - Audacity - a free audio editor. Most youtubers, podcasters, and game developers i know use this software. It's awesome.

https://freesound.org - a HUGE collection of free sound effects https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ - another HUGE collection of sound effects.

https://links.zerotomastery.io/sasquatchstudios-gamedev - Zero To Mastery courses: Game Development Career Path (don't forget to use the coupon code 'FRIENDS10' for an additional 10% off)

Full time indie game dev? Be careful what you wish for... Nov 27, 2024

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