Hive and Hollow Game

Look ma! They updated the game logo. It's honey now. #indiegame #honeybee #cute #logodesign

My game is obviously inspired by:
- The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap
- Stardew Valley
- Sonic's Chao Garden
- Terra: Nil

#indiegamedev #nature #cozygaming #honeybees

US honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main cause US Department of Agriculture calls in university to help study decline as Trump administration staff cuts sting

We started making a game about honey bees because we are fascinated by their lives and community structures and love the wonderful things pollinators bring our world. It is disheartening to read news like this, but we hope our little game can inspire change #bees #gamedev #sustainability #beekeeping

The Birth of Beenus (Process) #art #doodles #honeybees #characterdesign #indiegamedev

Researching our cozy game by buying a gaggle of bees (okay, a nuc of bees) #beekeeping #cozygaming #indiegamedev #stardewvalley #honeybees #notthebees

Little Dipper Founder James runs down a street in khakis and sandals to grab a chair he saw on the side of the road

James was searching for the perfect programming chair for WEEKS when we stumbled across this one on the side of the road. Screeched to a stop down the next road, and picked up this bad boy fixer upper 😂 #indiegamedev #programming #roadfinds #fixerupper

Ha! Will do! In the name of research ;)

Game dev Katria lying in bed playing on a steam deck

Katria claims she’s studying game design and not being sucked into two more hours of Zelda minish cap. Shame her, internet! Shame her into doing the animation she’s supposed to be doing this week! #indiegamedeveloper #hiveandhollow #gaming

“Father, shouldn’t you be programming for Hive and Hollow right now?” asked little Penny. #indiegamedev #cutedogs #workfromhome #programming

One of the characters in a book I loved growing up said the trees where he was from made him feel young. I never understood until I visited the Angel Oak in SC. Standing next to it feels magical. Hoping to use it as inspo for one of the hives in our game! #indiegamedev #angeloaktree #inkheart

The Lizard King is not amused with these shenanigans. #indiegamedev #honeybees #hiveandhollow #lizards

Stepping away from the computer for a bit with Cujo, Penny, and Elsa
(from left to right)

Happy Valentine’s Day, sweet stuff!

It’s crazy to see our progress with the basic bee. We started with a few basic shapes, and now we’ve got this sassy little bean!

The character design evolution of our basic worker bee for our game Hive and Hollow. Thicker lines and more malleable limbs. She’s come a long way, and we’re excited to see where she’ll end up!