Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is gaining traction with its solid gameplay and a recent free update, even as its creator, Chris Stair, deals with the fallout from his publisher's layoffs. At Kyoto's BitSummit, he learned that Humble Games had let go of its entire staff, putting him in a tough spot. Still, Bō has received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, boosted by a new boss rush mode in the Tanuki Kabuki update. As Stair and co-developer Trevor Youngquist push ahead, it raises the question: can indie developers thrive without traditional support? {{embed type="youtube" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Xd91I3jjs"}}
Published on: 12/19/2025
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