MELBOURNE, AU – April 13, 2026 – Indieformer is proud to announce the Kickstarter launch of Feed the Scorchpot, a "cozy-chaotic" tabletop roguelike developed by the Czech-based husband-and-wife duo, Jakub and Daniela (together, Moravian). Launching April 14, and as part of Kickstarter’s official Micro May open call, the game invites players to survive a high-stakes, 20-year culinary contract with a very hungry guardian dragon.
Inspired by the "broken combo" energy of Balatro and the strategic tiles of Catan, Feed the Scorchpot tasks players with building a hex-tile island economy to harvest ingredients, manipulate over 20 unique dice types, and cook increasingly complex meals. Every year, the dragon must be fed; fail the contract, and the island goes up in smoke.
“I’ve always been drawn to games that pair a rigid goal with a 'sandbox' of rules,” says Lead Developer Jakub. “The 20-year contract provides a punchy narrative arc where your early economic decisions absolutely haunt—or save—you in the final seasons. We want players to bend the rules until they snap, building combos so mathematically absurd they literally spill off the edges of the parchment.”
Hand-Drawn Authenticity in a Digital Age
Setting itself apart in the 2026 indie landscape, Feed the Scorchpot is 100% human-made. The game features a striking aesthetic inspired by medieval manuscripts and fantasy cartography, hand-drawn by artist Daniela.
“The style evolved from a soft pastel vibe into something with more bite,” explains Daniela. “There’s something inherently 'cozy-chaotic' about old illustrations—they are beautiful and hand-crafted, yet they often depict monsters and high-stakes drama in the margins. It perfectly balances the warmth of a tabletop game with the looming threat of a fire-breathing guardian.”
From Kitchen Table to Global Community
The project is a true family experiment, developed during Jakub’s parental leave and Daniela’s evenings and weekends. This grassroots energy has already resonated with players; the Feed the Scorchpot demo currently maintains 100% positive player reviews on Steam.
Publisher Josh (Indieformer), a 12-year "Superbacker" of the Kickstarter community, is helping bring the project to a wider audience. “After a decade of supporting other people's dreams, I’m thrilled to be partnering with Jakub and Daniela. Feed the Scorchpot is the perfect bridge between brilliant creative ideas and the community that loves them.”
Kickstarter Campaign Details:
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Launch Date: April 14, 5pm CET, 2026
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Early Bird Special: The "Line Cook" PC game key is available for $20 AUD for the first 24 hours.
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Micro May: The project is an official participant in Kickstarter’s Micro May initiative kicking off in May 2026.
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Platforms: Windows PC (Steam)
About the Developers:
Jakub (Code/Design) and Daniela (Art) are a husband-and-wife development team based in the Czech Republic. Feed the Scorchpot is their debut commercial title.
About Indieformer:
Indieformer is a boutique publisher and curation platform dedicated to finding and funding the most unique voices in the indie game space.