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Pithead Studio is an independent developer creating unique and immersive games. It was founded by Björn and Jenny Pankratz in 2024 in Bochum, Germany. #Cralon

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Is The Game For Me? ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Is The Game For Me? ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV

Is The Game For Me? ⚒️🦉🦇 Is the game we're currently developing something you'd actually like?

youtu.be/DDjCcwvopqc

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

24.11.2025 09:04 — 👍 14    🔁 7    💬 2    📌 0
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Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇
Is ja alles kaputt hier.

youtube.com/shorts/PNqfE...

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #ruhrpott #ruhrgebiet

22.11.2025 09:06 — 👍 13    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Games Made in Germany – Wie Computerspiele entstehen Die globale Games-Branche kriselt. Das beeinflusst auch deutsche Studios, die bei Top-Spielen bereits hinterherhinken. Finanzierung und Programmierung stellen sie vor weitere Herausforderungen.

Wir sind Teil des "Games Made in Germany – Wie Computerspiele entstehen" Beitrags!

Zu finden beim SWR und ARD:
www.swr.de/swrkultur/wi...

www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:...

oder direkt in der Soundcloud des Autors Tobias Nowak @kollegegamer.bsky.social

soundcloud.com/kollege-game...

21.11.2025 09:11 — 👍 20    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you 😊

21.11.2025 09:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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PIT OF THE MONTH ⚒️🦉🦇
Ewald Colliery Ruins

While many buildings were demolished after the mine was closed, some of the machine halls at the Ewald colliery have remained and serve as reminders of times gone by.

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #ruhrgebiet #ruhrpottfantasy #ruhrpott

20.11.2025 09:04 — 👍 16    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Cralon on Steam Cralon is an indie immersive sim dungeon crawler with RPG and adventure elements, inspired by the ultimate dungeon classics. Hunting a demon, you fell into the abyss of an old mine. Equip yourself, fi...

Thank you for the opportunity. Our upcoming indie game, Cralon, is an Immersive Sim/Dungeon Crawler game, but also has a lot of RPG and adventure elements, an interesting story and a lot of exploring. If you are interested, you can check it out and wishlist at: store.steampowered.com/app/3440060/...

19.11.2025 10:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Cralon on Steam Cralon is an indie immersive sim dungeon crawler with RPG and adventure elements, inspired by the ultimate dungeon classics. Hunting a demon, you fell into the abyss of an old mine. Equip yourself, fi...

Thank you for #wishlistwednesday. We would appreciate if you would check out our upcoming Indie Game, Cralon. store.steampowered.com/app/3440060/...

19.11.2025 09:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Cralon on Steam Cralon is an indie immersive sim dungeon crawler with RPG and adventure elements, inspired by the ultimate dungeon classics. Hunting a demon, you fell into the abyss of an old mine. Equip yourself, fi...

Thank you for #wishlistwednesday. Our upcoming Indie Game is an Immmersive Sim / Dungeon Crawler with RPG and adventure elements. If you like this kind of games with a lot of exploring and a deep story, maybe you will like Cralon. store.steampowered.com/app/3440060/...

19.11.2025 09:53 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Cralon on Steam Cralon is an indie immersive sim dungeon crawler with RPG and adventure elements, inspired by the ultimate dungeon classics. Hunting a demon, you fell into the abyss of an old mine. Equip yourself, fi...

Thank you for #wishlistwednesday. Our upcoming Indie Game is an Immmersive Sim / Dungeon Crawler with RPG and adventure elements. If that sounds like a game for you, wishlists are very appreciated. store.steampowered.com/app/3440060/...

19.11.2025 09:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Do you like to be part of gaming communities? ⚒️🦉🦇
Bewegst du dich gerne in Gaming Communities?

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

19.11.2025 09:04 — 👍 13    🔁 5    💬 5    📌 0
Q&A Lore And Dungeons ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Q&A Lore And Dungeons ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV

Q&A Lore And Dungeons ⚒️🦉🦇 We answer your questions.

youtu.be/48Bg34l2KNs

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

17.11.2025 09:04 — 👍 11    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Pirates Gold #cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Pirates Gold #cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Pirates Gold

youtube.com/shorts/_QSYG...

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #retro #retrogaming

15.11.2025 09:08 — 👍 17    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 0
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Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Snapshot

In the past, coal was mined here.

t1p.de/cralonsteam

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #snapshot #screenshot

14.11.2025 09:05 — 👍 17    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 0
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RETRO ⚒️🦉🦇 Pirates Gold

Sid Meier's Pirates! is a strategy game originally developed by MicroProse in 1987, in which you play a pirate captain in the Caribbean. Due to its great success, the Gold Edition was released in 1993.

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #piratesgold

13.11.2025 09:01 — 👍 18    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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What do you need to know about a game before you buy it? ⚒️🦉🦇
Was musst du über ein Spiel wissen, bevor du es kaufst?

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

12.11.2025 09:03 — 👍 13    🔁 8    💬 5    📌 0
Brave Game Makers ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Brave Game Makers ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV

Brave Game Makers ⚒️🦉🦇 How much courage does it take to develop games?

youtu.be/LUAHIxC8ghE

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

10.11.2025 09:02 — 👍 15    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Polaris 2025 #cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #polariscon
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Polaris 2025 #cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #polariscon

Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Polaris 2025

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #polariscon #Polaris2025

youtube.com/shorts/HNfCn...

08.11.2025 09:14 — 👍 13    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 0
Cralon - gamescom Trailer (English)
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Cralon - gamescom Trailer (English)

Here's a quick look back at our Cralon Gamescom 2025 trailer!

EN: youtu.be/GvoHzjXKR38
DE: youtu.be/Tfabbln6BKc

t1p.de/cralonsteam

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #dungeoncrawler #immersivesim

07.11.2025 09:02 — 👍 17    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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Polaris Con pictures part 2

06.11.2025 09:06 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Indies On Adventure ⚒️🦉🦇
Polaris 2025

The Polaris Convention is a three-day creator convention in Hamburg focusing on gaming, anime and cosplay.

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #polariscon

06.11.2025 09:05 — 👍 20    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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Do you care if games are made with generative AI? ⚒️🦉🦇
Ist es dir wichtig, ob Spiele mit generativer KI erstellt werden oder nicht?

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #questionsandanswers

05.11.2025 09:02 — 👍 16    🔁 8    💬 8    📌 0
Q&A KI And Bugs ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Q&A KI And Bugs ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV

Q&A AI And Bugs ⚒️🦉🦇 Your questions? Our answers!

youtu.be/OTVPtJUarc4

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

03.11.2025 09:01 — 👍 13    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇
Mach platt die Flunder.

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #festival

youtube.com/shorts/0zKBs...

01.11.2025 09:03 — 👍 13    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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Happy Halloween!

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #skeletonfred

31.10.2025 09:07 — 👍 15    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 0
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Highlights ⚒️🦉🦇 Festival Mediaval 2025

This year we attended the Festival-Mediaval, the largest European medieval music festival for the first time. There was even a Gothic special this time.

#pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #festivalmediaval

30.10.2025 09:01 — 👍 23    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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What's your favourite soundtrack from a game? ⚒️🦉🦇
Welches Game hat den besten Soundtrack?

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #gamingquestion

29.10.2025 09:06 — 👍 12    🔁 8    💬 10    📌 0
Come And Find Me ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Come And Find Me ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV

Come And Find Me ⚒️🦉🦇 Many nice music projects?

youtu.be/CuSPAU9KP7k

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

27.10.2025 09:02 — 👍 12    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 0
Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Sterne gucken? #cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
YouTube video by Pithead Studio Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Sterne gucken? #cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev

Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Sterne gucken?

youtube.com/shorts/sXWjY...

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #ruhrgebiet #ruhrpott

25.10.2025 08:06 — 👍 13    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 0
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Join the Ghouls 4 Games Showcase 2025! ⚒️🦉🦇

Today, October 24th, 9 pm CET

t1p.de/cralonsteam

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #steam

24.10.2025 08:03 — 👍 13    🔁 7    💬 2    📌 0
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PIT OF THE MONTH ⚒️🦉🦇 Horizon Observatory

The Horizon Observatory on the Hoheward slag heap is one of the Ruhr region's largest landmarks. It consists of two giant arches from which astronomical events can be observed.

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #ruhrpottfantasy #ruhrgebiet

23.10.2025 08:03 — 👍 20    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 0

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