In this episode of Coffee with the Dev, Bohdan, a game developer from Ukraine, shares his journey into game development, discussing his early inspirations, the challenges he faces, and the development of his game, ShopCrush. Check out Shop Crush here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2961120/Shop_Crush/Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie game content! https://theindiebrew.com.au/For business enquiries or coverage requests contact: [email protected] a Brewskie! Join our discord: https://discord.gg/7fMPsjRCujChapters00:00 Introduction and Coffee Talk01:43 Bohdan's Journey into Game Development05:38 Influences and Inspirations in Gaming10:03 First Steps in Game Development12:34 Balancing Passion Projects and Full-Time Work18:40 Overview of ShopCrush22:29 The Unique Blend of Genres in ShopCrush29:10 Challenges Faced in Game Development32:23 Highlights and Player Feedback39:35 Trends and Community Influence43:34 Advice for Aspiring Developers48:12 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations#coffeewithadev #indiegames #indiedev