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We just dropped a new trailer for Dark Queen of Samobor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71fXnpTUGZk), narrated by Sandra Lončarić, a renowned Croatian actress. It got showcased in Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2025 hosted by Best Indie Games.

How we made our combat more juicy

During playtesting sessions we realized that our combat system didn't feel as engaging as it should.

Read about the steps we took to make it feel more impactful

Spin! is a 2D physics-based game in which you control the environment

New enemy type! – Skeleton Knights

- Once noble warriors, now risen from ancient battlefields to serve the Dark Queen’s will

From time to time you need to take a look back and see how far you've come. This is our progress in 1 year.

Can't wait to see where this game takes us in the next year.

First Spin! game did really well and I'm so excited to see how the squeal will turn out.

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Some levels require a lot of balancing which makes them easy to mess up

For combat mechanics, we are mostly taking inspiration from God of War and Prince of Persia The Lost Crown.

What do you think?

The Art Behind Dark Queen

...is rooted in iconic animations, and timeless pieces of art that evoke strong atmospheres and unforgettable visuals.

In this post we’ll take a look into some of the biggest inspirations that are shaping the world of Dark Queen.