Ewoud van der Werf

SCHiM

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow, while interacting with a relaxing and lively environment.

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Nomori

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Nomori is a mind-bending adventure game where you control time and space to journey through a whimsical spirit world.

SCHiM:

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Toolbox:

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Boxes: Lost Fragments

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Boxes: Lost Fragments is a 3D puzzle escape game in which you solve complex mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, and unveil a dark mystery!

Unity Porting: Preparing Your Game for Console

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Are you developing a game in Unity? In this article you read what measures you can take in advance, so porting to console will be a cinch!

The Abandoned Planet

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art.

Making a Game That Stands Out

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

“In this talk, Ewoud van der Werf shares insights into how they made their debut game, SCHiM, stand out. The talk will summarize the visual style, shadow jumping mechanic and how the Dutch identity made the game feel exotic to new players.”

SCHiM: A Retrospective

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this post I write a brief reflection of the 4+ years of development of SCHiM.

Toolbox: My Personal SDK

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Talking about the tools I use for game development, content creation and web development.

How the art of SCHiM has evolved

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“Ewoud van der Werf, the main developer of SCHiM, explains how the art of SCHiM has evolved throughout the development of the project. A broad talk about what SCHiM is about, and the first versions of the SCHiM art style leading up to the current art style.”

The Creative and Technical Aspects of Developing SCHiM

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“Ewoud van der Werf outlined the perks and obstacles of indie game development and provided insight into creating SCHiM’s art style, level design, and challenge balance.”

Seriously Indie | Extra Nice & SCHiM

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“Today we hosted another session of Seriously Indie! Today featuring our current guest office inhabitants, Ewoud and Nils from Dutch game studio Extra Nice! Extra Nice is currently developing the game Schim and shared valuable insights for indie developers, as well as insights on cultural differences in game development and how games are played.”

Ewoud van der Werf Discusses the Growth of his Indie Game

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“Game Rant spoke to van der Werf about SCHiM’s development history, changes with growing popularity, and underlying focus on an artsy design with attention to colorblind accessibility. Interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.”

Experimental Gameplay Workshop

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

“In this fast-paced, game-packed session, panelists will showcase a selection of surprising and intriguing prototypes made by innovation-minded game developers from all over the world. By demonstrating games that defy conventions and traditions in search of new genres and ideas, this session aims to ignite the imagination of all game makers.”

Skirmish

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

What is your faction? Master the new possibilities of physics-based hack & slash! Defeat your friends in the arena and conquer the world in the coop campaign!