As the thrill of crafting digital fruit and soaring through pixelated skies on your mobile device was always exhilarating, you’ll undoubtedly revel in… uncovering hidden riches within randomly created, Lovecraftian-inspired underwater caverns that defy explanation.
Bear in mind Fruit Ninja? In 2010, a simple yet addictive recreation captivated audiences, exemplifying the prevailing trend of mobile gaming as a means to waste time rather than immerse oneself in a comprehensive experience. Luke Muscat, the creator behind that recreation, went on to develop Jetpack Joyride, another highly acclaimed mobile title that built upon his reputation for crafting engaging, replayable experiences with a dash of arcade flair. It’s challenging for new games to gain immediate traction, especially given the dominance of certain genres in digital storefronts. In the realm of gaming styles, one notable example is the roguelike genre, which surprisingly finds an echo in Muscat’s creation – a chilling horror game that lets players delve into the depths of eerie underwater caves.
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The game “Feed the Deep” is a captivating Lovecraftian roguelike, drawing inspiration from the likes of Dome Keeper and Spelunky, as described in its Steam game brief. Explore a dynamic labyrinth of underwater caverns that defy convention with every shift in the currents. Amass a collection of valuable resources that can be bartered for coveted enhancements and treasured items. As you delve further into the depths, navigating treacherous terrain, limited oxygen, and formidable fauna, can you complete your mission to Feed the Deep? According to Muscat, this new title was largely self-crafted, stemming from their decision “a couple of years ago I decided I wanted to take on the ultimate game dev challenge and make a game entirely solo.”
As part of his creative process, Muscat has taken to sharing the development of the game on YouTube, releasing a series of videos that delve into the making of the sport.
The upcoming survival horror game, Feed the Deep, is currently slated for a Q3 release on Steam, with users encouraged to wishlist it now.
