Let's Talk Game Dev: Slimekeep - The #2 Most Wishlisted Indie Game on Steam

Let's Talk Game Dev: Slimekeep - The #2 Most Wishlisted Indie Game on Steam

Author: sasquatchbstudios May 8, 2025 Duration: 50:19
Join our Discord Community! Check us out on Youtube! 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. 

Dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of building a game studio from the ground up with The Indie Game Development Podcast. Hosted by the duo behind Sasquatch B Studios, this podcast chronicles a high-stakes personal adventure-they quit their jobs and sold their house to fund their creative dream. Each episode moves between the granular details of development and the broader emotional landscape, tackling everything from coding challenges and art direction to the psychological toll and unexpected victories of indie life. The conversation is grounded in their own daily experiences but regularly expands to include insightful interviews with well-known developers and dev-loggers, where they dissect industry trends and pose the tough questions every creator faces. This isn't just a technical manual; it's a companion for anyone navigating the chaotic, rewarding world of making games independently. You'll hear authentic stories of struggle and breakthrough, practical discussions on tools and tech, and the collective wisdom of a community built on passion. For developers, aspiring creators, or simply the curious, this podcast offers a genuine look behind the curtain at what it truly takes to build something from nothing.
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