Notes from
inside the studio.
Development updates, tutorials, post-mortems and reflections — straight from our workstations.
Insights
Jul 28, 2026
5 min read
Stray in 2026 — What Still Works, and What Doesn't
Fran revisits Stray four years after launch and looks at what still holds up, what doesn't, and what modern developers can learn from its atmosphere, animation, and world-building.
Devlog
Jul 15, 2026
5 min read
Small Changes, Big Impact — The Latest Gameplay Updates in Chikki
Discover how seemingly small gameplay additions—from the new Acorn System to movement refinements and the early Industry Act—are influencing the development of Chikki: Forgotten Roots in bigger ways than we originally expected.
Studio
May 4, 2026
6 min read
Growing Helix: Building an Independent Game Studio
How a passion for game development grew into Helix Interactive Studios, the challenges of building an independent team across different countries, and our vision for creating games that leave a lasting impact.
Devlog
Apr 21, 2026
7 min read
Building Chikki: From Prototype to a Living World
Follow the evolution of Chikki: Forgotten Roots as we transform an early gameplay prototype into a rich narrative platformer filled with exploration, memorable environments, and meaningful storytelling.
Post-Mortem
Mar 30, 2026
6 min read
Mind Within: What We Learned After Shipping Our First Game
Shipping our first commercial game taught us invaluable lessons about development, scope, production, and creating meaningful player experiences.
Devlog
Feb 18, 2026
5 min read
Designing Combat for Chikki
Combat should complement exploration — not interrupt it. Here's how we approached designing encounters that feel meaningful while preserving the game's focus on discovery and storytelling.
Tech
Jan 28, 2026
6 min read
Building Better Games with Unity
A behind-the-scenes look at the tools, workflows, and development pipeline our team uses to build games efficiently in Unity.
Studio
Jan 10, 2026
4 min read
Meet the Team Behind Helix
Get to know the developers, artists, producers, and creators working together to bring Helix Interactive Studios' projects to life.
Insights
Dec 12, 2025
5 min read
Why We Share Our Development Journey
Building games is only part of what we do. Sharing the process helps us connect with players, support aspiring developers, and build a stronger game development community.