Welcome to Boat in a Bottle Studios — Set Sail on Indie Game Development

Ahoy there, and welcome to Boat in a Bottle Studios — your new favorite port for all things indie game development, Unreal Engine, Unity, game design tutorials, and the behind-the-scenes reality of creating games solo (with a little bit of caffeine and a lot of passion).

👋 Who I Am

I’m an indie game developer, content creator, and educator, building unique, immersive games from the ground up. I’ve worn many hats—from coding and art to marketing and storytelling—and I created Boat in a Bottle Studios to share that journey. Whether you’re a fellow dev, a fan of indie games, or just curious about the process, you’re in the right place.

🕹 What Boat in a Bottle Studios Is All About

At Boat in a Bottle Studios, I specialize in:

• Indie Game Development — Original titles built in Unreal Engine 5 and Unity, with a focus on emotional storytelling, unique mechanics, and accessible gameplay.
• Solo Dev Projects — Follow the progress of games made by a single developer—from concept to launch. No fluff. Just real, gritty indie dev hustle.
• YouTube Tutorials — Learn how to make games with beginner-friendly and advanced tutorials on Unreal Engine Blueprints, Unity, visual scripting, game mechanics, and game art.
• Game Dev Blog — Dive into devlogs, tips, breakdowns, and candid lessons (aka my mistakes and wrong turns) from the trenches of development.
• Behind-the-Scenes Content — Get exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming games, tools I use, my process, and the indie dev lifestyle.
• Free & Premium Assets — From time to time, I share helpful assets for your own projects—SVGs, UI kits, Blueprints, and more.

🎮 The Games

I’m currently working on Part of Him Remains — an emotional, narrative-rich indie title coming soon to Steam and maybe other platforms. Keep an eye on the Devlog and my YouTube Channel for updates, trailers, and playable demos.

🎥 The YouTube Channel

Over on YouTube, you’ll find:

• Unreal Engine 5 tutorials
• Quick game dev tips and Shorts
• Full devlogs from concept to publishing
• Lessons learned from launching games as a solo indie

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your skills, there’s something here for you.

✍️ Blog + Newsletter

Don’t miss out on the blog—updated regularly with game dev strategies, indie publishing tips, marketing hacks for solo developers, and motivational posts to keep you going on your own creative journey.

Subscribe to our newsletter to get weekly insights, free resources, and behind-the-scenes updates directly in your inbox. (Coming Soon!)

💡 Keywords You’ll Find Here Often

Indie Game Development, Unreal Engine 5 Tutorials, Unity Game Dev, Solo Game Development, Make a Game from Scratch, Game Dev YouTube Channel, Blueprint Visual Scripting, Game Design Blog, Print-on-Demand for Game Devs, Game Dev Assets, Itch.io Game Projects, Steam Indie Games, Develop Your First Game, Behind the Scenes Game Dev, Game Development for Beginners

⚓ Let’s Set Sail

This site is more than just a portfolio. It’s a living, breathing logbook of everything that goes into building games, building a business, and building a dream.

Thank you for stopping by. Drop anchor and stay a while.

Fair winds and following seas,

~ Clayton
~ Boat in a Bottle Studios