@bolerogamestudio
A collective of indie creatives from marginalized and gender diverse backgrounds around the globe, dedicated to making unique gaming experiences that harmonize music, identity, and relationships. 👾 🎶 🌈
Did you playtest the new version of Old and Gray in Berlin this week? Let us know in the comments!
#OldAndGray #PointAndClick #SideScroller #PixelArtGame #CozyGame #QueerGames #2DGame #IndieGame #BerlinGameScene
O&G is on the move! This week we're showcasing at @berlingamescene.bsky.social #TalkAndPlay, repped by team members @andi-games.bsky.social and @eclaudet.bsky.social. This latest build features updated environmental design, a 2nd level, and countless tiny tweaks to streamline the heart of the game 🐾
Old & Gray is a slow and cozy slice-of-life sidescroller about grief, companionship, and remembering moments of the past. Explore Lloyd's home throughout the seasons as you help him with chores, unlock memories from life, and form a bond with an unexpected furry friend. Warning: Your heart may melt.
The #OldAndGray Steam page is now live! Bolero's original 2D pixel art game is coming soon to Windows, Mac, & iOS. #Wishlist on Steam today at bit.ly/Old-and-Gray for updates on the 2026 release! 🐾
#PointAndClick #SideScroller #PixelArtGame #CozyGame #QueerGames #2DGame #IndieGame #Wholesome
A signal boost for this awesome dev log by @elanamakesgames.bsky.social! I got to playtest Old and Gray from @bolerogamestudio.bsky.social for the first time at GDC and I am so ready to cry my way through this wonderfully heartfelt and cozy narrative game when it comes out ✨😭💕
Being a game designer isn't about getting things right the first time: it's about trying something out, listening to playtesters, trusting your team, then trying again! Here's my dev log about the evolution of a rhythm game at @bolerogamestudio.bsky.social: bolerogamestudio.itch.io/old-and-gray...
A screenshot of a letter sorting game positioned over top a 32bit kitchen background. A paw swips at envelopes from the left.
It's #GDC season and the Bolero crew is in SF with a new 7-min demo of Old & Gray! The whole team has been hard at work enriching and polishing our latest build for playtesting with fellow GDC attendees. To celebrate, this month we're sharing a deep dive into our game design process on our devlog!
♥️ Andi (she/they) — Studio Coordinator
🧡 Emily (she/her) — Creative Producer
💛 Socks (they/them) — Community Manager
💚 Snowhawk (they/them) — Lead Artist
🩵 Miranda (they/she) — Lead Narrative Designer
💙 Elana (she/her) — Lead Game Designer
💜 Yi-Fan (she/her) — Lead Composer
See you there! 😁 🎮
The Bolero logo, an androgynous galaxy-patterned silhouette in a large hat, sits on pixelated screenshot of a windowsill with potted plants. Text reads "Bolero Game Studio at GDC. March 17-21, 2025. San Francisco, CA."
It's that time of year! Will we see you in San Francisco at GDC next week? Say hello to any of our team members below to learn more about our trans & neurodivergent-led indie studio and our current project, Old & Gray: a cozy slice of life game 🐾 🌈 #GDC #GDC2025 #GameDev #IndieGames #QueerGames
Our team would love to connect with you at GDC! We're a trans-led studio with two projects in development, our focus is creating unique gaming experiences that harmonize music, identity, and relationships. 🎶 🦋 Let us know if you have time to grab lunch or coffee with some of our devs in SF!
bolerogamestudio.itch.io/old-and-gray...
#OldAndGray #PixelArt #CozyGame #ChangingSeasons #GameMusic
Pixelated art of a backyard porch with a chair facing a tree budding with small pink blossoms, melted snow at its base.
Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! This month's Old & Gray update comes from our composer Yi-Fan, who has a lot to share about the development process for music and sound in a game with a lot of feelings. Enjoy a sneak peek at the new music for autumn, winter, & spring on our devlog! 💞 🐾
It's 2025 and we're back with another Old & Gray update — this time, some behind-the-scenes lore and reflections from our lead narrative designer, Miri! ✍️ Check out the full scoop on our devlog @ bolerogamestudio.itch.io/old-and-gray...
Screencap from Old & Gray showing a steaming cup of tea on a table beside a letter from Monty addressed to Lloyd
“We’ve waited a long and difficult year to finally be together again. ... Let’s allow the falling of the leaves to remind us of our fleeting moments in this life, to allow us a moment of togetherness for however long is possible, and to look forward to when the leaves grow once again." — Monty xx
We're excited to share a few progress updates from our designers just in time for the new year — check out the latest from our lead artist, Snowhawk, on our itch.io devlog!
bolerogamestudio.itch.io/old-and-gray...
#OldAndGray
#PixelArt
#CozyGame
#WinterUpdate
#ChristmasDecor
Pixelated art of a cozy living room decorated for Christmas time, including a wreath over the fireplace and a lightly decorated tree in front of the window book nook.
Happy holidays, gamers! After Old & Gray's success at the 2024 Macro Jam, our team knew we had to expand this cozy lil slice of life game into a full cozy pie. Over the past few weeks, we've been hard at work polishing mechanics, expanding lore, and changing the seasons for Lloyd & Gray. 🎄 👴🏾 🐾