mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06Pithead Studio is an independent developer creating unique and immersive games.
It was founded by Björn and Jenny Pankratz in 2024 in Bochum, Germany.
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Community Corner
A lot of cool cosplayer came to our convention booth to play our Cralon demo last year. Here are some of them.
(More cosplays to follow at some point in the coming weeks.)
#cralon #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #cosplay #community
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Screenshot
Sometimes a glowing flower in a dark corner brightens the darkness.
https://t1p.de/cralonsteam
https://www.gog.com/en/game/cralon
#cralon #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #ScreenshotSaturday
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Screenshot
Make sure to not get lost while finding your way through the Crypt.
https://t1p.de/cralonsteam
https://www.gog.com/en/game/cralon
#cralon #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Community Corner
Wir hatten auf der Gamescom ein kleines, spontanes Community Meetup und haben dort einige unserer Community Mitglieder getroffen. Danke an alle, die gekommen sind. Ihr seid super.
Bis zum 16. August ist Cralon noch bei Steam im Sale. ⚒️🦉🦇
Cralon is still on Steam Sale until the 16th.
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Screenshot
The fortress holds secrets and dangers that you will encounter.
https://t1p.de/cralonsteam
https://www.gog.com/en/game/cralon
#cralon #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Community Corner
Our Community member and friend Scotty (Werb Wolf) made us this metal plate that has a place on our shelf.
#pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #fanart #creative #community
CRALON auf GOG!
Cralon ist nun auch auf GOG verfügbar, mit einem
Rabatt von 20% bis zum 24.08.
https://www.gog.com/de/game/cralon
CRALON on GOG!
Today we have good news again. We know some of
you have been waiting for this.
Cralon is now available on GOG with a 20% Discount
until 24th of august.
https://www.gog.com/en/game/cralon
Did you ever cosplay a game character? ⚒️🦉🦇
Hast du schonmal einen Charakter aus einem Computerspiel gecosplayed?
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Screenshot
Only true warriors are allowed to take their place in the Hall of Fame.
https://t1p.de/cralonsteam
https://www.gog.com/de/game/cralon
#cralon #dungeoncrawler #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Community Corner
Our Community moderator Blacky (BlackScorpion1973) made us these cool clipboards for Gamescom 2025 and ours has a special place in our collection.
#pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #fanart #creative #community
What was the longest time you had to wait in line to see or play a game at a con?
Was war die längste Zeit, die du auf einer Messe für ein Game angestanden hast?
Cralon ist noch bis Montag (24.08.) für -20% im GOG Store erhältlich.
https://www.gog.com/de/game/cralon
Cralon is still on GOG Sale with 20 % off until Monday (24th of august).
https://www.gog.com/en/game/cralon
Do you still like to have physical editions of games or do you prefer digital versions? ⚒️🦉🦇
Kaufst du Spiele immer noch als physische Version oder bevorzugst du sie digital?
Do you prefer mouse & keyboard or a controller? ⚒️🦉🦇
Zockst du lieber mit Tastatur und Maus oder mit dem Controller?
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Community Corner
Our Community member Didman made our logo out of fuse beads. It looks very cool and we are always happy and thankful for your creativity.
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Community Corner
Ein weiterer Guide für alle Fundorte, in diesem Fall der Statuen, Verstecke und Legendary Items, von unserem Communitymitglied TheSlayerCompany:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3713144913
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Screenshot
Mysterious reading rooms can be found in several places in the shaft.
https://t1p.de/cralonsteam
https://www.gog.com/de/game/cralon
#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
Which bossfight was the hardest for you?
Welcher Bosskampf war am härtesten für dich?
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 OUT NOW!
Cralon is an oldschool immersive sim dungeon crawler with RPG and adventure elements, inspired by the ultimate underground classics.
Steam: https://t1p.de/cralonsteam
Epic Store: https://t1p.de/cralonepic
XBox Series X/S & PS5
Indies on Adventure ⚒️🦉🦇 Voice recordings with bumm film
We are extremely pleased that we have now completed the voice recordings for Cralon. Together with bumm film, we were able to recruit many talented actors and actresses for our game.
#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #bummfilm @TommyKrappweis@mastodon.social @WildMics@mastodon.social
Ruhrpott Fantasy ⚒️🦉🦇 Many answers to your questions.
This is a pre-release recording.
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Snapshot
In some of the mine carts, you can still find some coal.
Do you pick up every item, or would you rather keep going on? ⚒️🦉🦇
Sammelst du jeden Gegenstand ein, oder möchtest du lieber weitergehen?
CRALON ⚒️🦉🦇 UPDATE
Wir haben gerade unser erstes Update (zunächst auf PC, Konsolen folgen) seit dem Start von Cralon veröffentlicht! Vielen Dank an euch alle, dass ihr Cralon auf diesem Weg begleitet!
Die Patchnotes findet ihr auf Steam.
Do you like scary video games? ⚒️🦉🦇
Magst du gruselige Computerspiele?
RETRO ⚒️🦉🦇 Neverwinter Nights
Neverwinter Nights is a D&D-based role-playing game developed by Bioware and published by Atari for the PC in 2002.
#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #NeverwinterNights #retrogames
Which game did you watch your parents/siblings play when you were a kid? ⚒️🦉🦇 Bei welchem Spiel hast du als Kind deinen Eltern/Geschwistern zugesehen?
No AI ⚒️🦉🦇 Wie viel künstliche Intelligenz benutzen wir?
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Snapshot
There are many hidden places in the mine.
https://t1p.de/cralonsteam
PIT OF THE MONTH ⚒️🦉🦇 Tetraeder
The Tetraeder in Bottrop is an accessible observation deck shaped like a three-sided pyramid. As you climb the stairs, the sheer height can make you feel a bit dizzy.
#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #ruhrpottfantasy
Cralon ⚒️🦉🦇 Snapshot
Some creatures have been living underground for a very long time.
https://t1p.de/cralonsteam
Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 A Final Unity
CRALON ⚒️🦉🦇 UPDATE 2
We just released a second update (on PC, consoles to follow)! Thanks to all, who supported us!
You can find the patch notes on Steam.
Explore & More ⚒️🦉🦇 How do we make exploring a world interesting?
CRALON ⚒️🦉🦇 UPDATE 2
Update 2 is now also available for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The patchnotes can be seen on Facebook, Instagram or Steam.
Which game hit you in the feels? ⚒️🦉🦇
Welches Spiel hat dich besonders berührt?
How do you know about new games? ⚒️🦉🦇
Wie erfährst du von neuen Spielen?
Do you play Cozy Games? ⚒️🦉🦇
Spielst du Cozy Games?
#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #gamingquestion
Do you play exclusive games if they aren't available on your preferred gaming platform?
Spielst du exklusive Spiele, wenn sie nicht auf deiner bevorzugten Spieleplattform erscheinen?
⚒️🦉🦇
Cralon Release ⚒️🦉🦇 How did our debut go?
Our Top 10 Games ⚒️🦉🦇 Which games are our absolute favorites?
This is a pre-release recording.
https://youtu.be/tB9jrtxkGtY
Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 bumm film
#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #bummfilm @TommyKrappweis@mastodon.social
Ey, hömma ⚒️🦉🦇 Neverwinter Nights
https://youtube.com/shorts/HO7mHvymVvM?is=kzKDO4yyTf3TopPv
#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #retrogames
Have you ever been in a mine?
Warst du schon einmal in einer Mine? ⚒️🦉🦇
What are your top 3 games? ⚒️🦉🦇
Was sind deine Top 3 Spiele?
Cozy Games ⚒️🦉🦇 Now let's get cozy.
#cralon #pithead #pitheadstudio #indiedev #gamedev #cozygames
Beyond Demo & Simship ⚒️🦉🦇 We answer many of your questions.
RETRO ⚒️🦉🦇 Star Trek: Final Unity
Star Trek: The Next Generation – A Final Unity is an adventure game developed by Spectrum HoloByte for DOS in 1995
