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Pithead Studio
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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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Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Demo Out Now!

Ab sofort könnt ihr auf Steam den Schacht betreten und die ersten Bereiche der Mine selbst in einer Demo erkunden!

As off now you can enter the dungeon on Steam and explore the first areas of the mine for yourself with a demo!

store.steampowered.com/app/4293720/...
Cralon Demo 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...
store.steampowered.com
VoiceOvers & Localization ⚒️🦉🦇 How do our voice recordings and translations work?

youtu.be/laY0dWFK634

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
VoiceOvers & Localization ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Hab mir heute nach der Qual mit dem Stuhl die Cralon Demo von @pitheadstudio.bsky.social angesehen und hab mich sofort in meine Kindheit zurück teleportiert gefühlt. Der gewählte Style, der Fokus auf entdecken. Als würden Lands of Lore, Stonekeep und Co endlich einen Nachfolger bekommen. Love it!
February 12, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Indies On Adventure ⚒️🦉🦇
HBK 2025

The University of Fine Arts Essen is a state-recognized art college where you can study Gameart & Design (B.A.) among other things.

#pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
February 12, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Demo Out Now!

Ab sofort könnt ihr auf Steam den Schacht betreten und die ersten Bereiche der Mine selbst in einer Demo erkunden!

As off now you can enter the dungeon on Steam and explore the first areas of the mine for yourself with a demo!

store.steampowered.com/app/4293720/...
Cralon Demo 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...
store.steampowered.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
How important is the setting of a game to you?
Wie wichtig ist dir das Setting eines Spiels? ⚒️🦉🦇

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #gamingquestion
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Magic Spells & Outdoor ⚒️🦉🦇 Many questions? Many answers.

youtu.be/vpxSK2G4EEU

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
MagicSpells & Outdoor ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Snapshot

There are many places where you can recharge your batteries for a while.

t1p.de/cralonsteam

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #screenshot
February 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Highlights ⚒️🦉🦇
Gaze & Games 2025

Gaze & Games is a summit for women and marginalized groups in the games and creative industries, featuring panels, keynote speeches and live streaming, and took place for the first time at Experion in Cologne.

#pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
February 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Do you prefer shadow drops or a longer marketing campaign for a game?
Magst du shadow drops oder lieber ein längeres Marketing für ein Spiel? ⚒️🦉🦇

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Demo Release ⚒️🦉🦇
When will we offer a public demo?

youtu.be/TDTKyKuyiAY

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #demo
Demo Release ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM
PIT OF THE MONTH ⚒️🦉🦇
Statue of Saint Nicholas

The statue of Saint Nicholas has stood at the mouth of Duisburg's railway port since 1990, serving as the patron saint of sailors and welcoming those passing by.

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #ruhrpottfantasy #Ruhrgebiet #Ruhrpott
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Would you rather know everything about a game before buying it, or be surprised?
Willst du vor dem Kauf lieber alles über ein Spiel wissen, oder dich überraschen lassen? ⚒️🦉🦇

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #gamingquestion
January 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Story Twists ⚒️🦉🦇 How crazy should a storyline be in a game?

youtu.be/bkhu3aFKRBc

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
Story Twists ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 9:05 AM
For #screenshotsaturday, here are a few screenshots of our upcoming indie game Cralon. An immersive simulation / dungeon crawler game with RPG elements and a lot of exploration. If you like this kind of game with an interesting story, you can find and wishlist it on Steam: t1p.de/cralonsteam
January 24, 2026 at 11:53 PM
January 23, 2026 at 9:08 AM
@revolutionsoftware.bsky.social RETRO ⚒️🦉🦇 Broken Sword

Broken Sword is an adventure game series by developer Charles Cecil and his studio Revolution Software. The first game was released in 1996.

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #BrokenSword
@revolutionsoftware.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Do you prefer to buy games if they offer a demo? ⚒️🦉🦇
Kaufst du Spiele lieber, wenn sie eine Demo anbieten?

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #gamingquestion
January 21, 2026 at 9:13 AM
GTA 6 & Timeline ⚒️🦉🦇 How do we deal with the competition in our time planning?

youtu.be/t7FYrmWeQik

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev
GTA 6 & Timeline ⚒️🦉🦇 Pithead Studio TV
YouTube video by Pithead Studio
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Indies On Adventure ⚒️🦉🦇
CCon Stuttgart

Comic Con Stuttgart has been held annually since 2016 and combines comics, cosplay, films, games and much more.

#pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #ComicCon
January 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Do you prefer games with rich, vibrant colors or muted, neutral colors? ⚒️🦉🦇
Spielst du Spiele lieber mit satten, kräftigen Farben oder gedeckten, neutralen Farben?

#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #gamingquestion
January 14, 2026 at 9:13 AM