How to Publish Your Game on Steam: A Complete Guide

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Steam is pretty much the big league when it comes to getting your PC game out there, and if you’ve been playing around with Buildbox 4, you know just how cool and easy it is to bring your game ideas to life. So, what’s next? Sharing your masterpiece with gamers all over the world through Steam, of course! In this guide, we’re going to walk you through the process of publishing your Buildbox game to Steam …

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AI Dev Blog: An Exclusive Look into the Buildbox 4 AI Workflow

By | Buildbox

In this post, we will be exploring the AI workflow for Buildbox 4. Buildbox 4 is capable of accomplishing impressive tasks, including scene and asset generation, as well as applying cool effects like fog or particles in your game with just a simple prompt. These capabilities are made possible through our AI workflow and the classifiers we employ. An AI workflow involves gathering data, training the AI model, and …

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AI Dev Blog: Code Generation Project

By | Buildbox

Our team has been quietly grinding away for months on Buildbox 4, our AI game engine. With the public launch just around the corner, we’ve been tweaking our models and rolling out some cool new features to totally change what AI can do in game development. In the lead-up to this exciting launch and beyond, we’re not just keeping our heads down; we’re committed to bringing you along on our …

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Buildbox 4 Alpha Preview

Join the Buildbox 4 Alpha Waitlist Now!

By | Buildbox

The wait is over! Buildbox 4 Alpha is finally here! Imagine typing a prompt to add assets and animations to your game or generating entire scenes with a few words. Let the AI assist you in editing levels with gesture drawing tools. Easily edit game logic and create custom nodes without writing a single line of code. Yes, all of that and more is now possible with Buildbox 4 …

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The Psychology of Game Design: How to Keep Players Engaged

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Now, onto the juicy part—making games that players can’t put down. It’s all about the challenges and rewards. Mix up the difficulty levels to cater to casual players and those looking for a real challenge. And rewards? They don’t always have to be big. Sometimes, a simple “Well done!” can keep players hooked. Remember, feedback loops are your best friend here, providing that constant nudge for players to …

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Bit of the Week: Gravity Dreams

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

Gravity Dreams by Lemon and Lime Studio is a must-play for action puzzle lovers. This game is seriously fun! It’s got a super simple but totally addictive objective: you’ve only got 30 seconds to zoom to the finish line in your mini rocket. Sounds like a piece of cake, right? Well, think again! The trick is… you have to push your rocket forward by shooting and grabbing those colorful balls scattered all over the …

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Bit of the Week: Cannon Crush

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

Cannon Crush by Snozzberry is a unique twist on the classic bowling game. Instead of the traditional approach, you are armed with a cannon loaded with bowling balls and set on an adventure to knock down giant pins on a distant island cliff. This refreshing twist adds a lot of fun and excitement to the game. You have ten shots in Cannon Crush to knock down all ten pins. Each successful hit earns you a …

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Super Mero

Bit of the Week: Super Mero

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

Developed by Yuser, Super Mero Fun Run is a 2D adventure platformer where players step into the boots of mighty Mero. Each level is filled with obstacles and enemies, including menacing monsters and robots, tricky traps, and lava pits. But fear not! Mero is equipped with a powerful double jump and speed to help him stay alive. Along the way, you’ll collect tasty burgers for points and energy during battle …

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Pipunka the Jumper

Bit of the Week: Pipunka The Jumper

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

Pipunka the Jumper, developed by BlueBeardStudio9 and available to play in Buildbox World, is a fun 3D adventure set in a mysterious forest filled with dangerous creatures. In this new Bit, players get to help Pipunka, a cute jumping hero, on a thrilling quest to rescue her lost and trapped yellow buddies. Navigate through wasp-infested forests, explore hidden caves and lakes, ride into mines, and …

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Buildbox Game Spotlight: Trial by Trivia

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

This week’s game spotlight is a super fun trivia game called Trial by Trivia by Vikas Pawar. Built using Buildbox, it’ll test your knowledge across a wide range of topics, like geography, sports, and even video games! Trial by Trivia is already making waves in the Trivia Games category on the app store, ranking in the Top 100. In Vikas Pawar’s Trial by Trivia, players are presented with a card …

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