A small preview of the new locations and music tracks you will find in Depth Above's second demo, coming out on steam soon! #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo
darxkl05
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Indie Game Developer // Artist /// COMMISSIONS OPEN (check linktree) DEPTH ABOVE DEMO AVAILABLE at https://darxkl05.itch.io/depth-above Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darxkl05 Itch.io: https://darxkl05.itch.io Newgrounds: https://darxkl05.newgrounds.com
Here's some of the mastering behind the lines recorded by @ultranativefric.bsky.social (Ari Villalon), coming out in Depth Above's next demo coming to Steam! #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror #devlog #godot #screenshotsaturday #demo
Thorn-like figures, now buried in a forgotten land of infinite extension. Just a hint of what will be revealed in Depth Above's second demo #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo
Some of the process behind Depth Above's new thumbnail art. Featured on the game's steam page (soon), itch.io & gamejolt #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #graphicdesign
Depth Above's new thumbnail art for the release of the second demo (coming out really soon) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #graphicdesign #demo
Updated the settings menu layout and added individual toggle options for the different parts of the HUD in Depth Above #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #sounddesign
Some clips from the process behind "Ruinous Leverage" from the map layout to the final animated artwork, playable in Depth Above's full release #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #mapdesign
My most experimental and unique render so far, "Ruinous Leverage". It will be part of Depth Above's full release www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #mapdesign
Some of the most important sea sights in Depth Above, with a few of them already being part of its next relase! #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #sounddesign
Stoked to announce that Mia Rorah will be voicing both some unnamed employees and Lynn, one of the main and most important characters in Depth Above! #indiehorrorgame #gamedesign #gamedev #horror #devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #sounddesign #voiceacting
Happy to announce that @brightmaddox.bsky.social will be taking the role of Joseph Westcott in Depth Above, the most important character in the next release of the game! #indiehorrorgame #gamedesign #gamedev #horror #devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #sounddesign #voiceacting
Updated the drowning effects on Depth Above after some feedback (red-overlay warning + damage visual effect + SFX) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #sounddesign
@ultranativefric.bsky.social will be taking the role of the Unnamed Employees and a new monster in Depth Above's second demo! Their amazing work will be part of the most important scene on the next release, so I hope you look forward to it ^^ #indiehorrorgame #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev
"Leave", is the first trailer showcasing everything you can expect from the second demo of Depth Above prior to its full announcement. #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror #devlog #godot #screenshotsaturday #ps2
Leave - Depth Above 2nd Demo Trailer
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The sound design behind one of the most important scenes of Depth Above's second demo (excluding ambience) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2
The initial sketch and the final in-game version of the last map from the Depth Above's first section #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2
Recorded some clips showing the making of my latest render "Observant Meridian" www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #WIP #art #mapdesign
Made a new render showing the first view the player will get when entering the second section of Depth Above www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #mapdesign
Posted a 2025 recap video on Depth Above, highlighting some parts of the development and experiences with the game over the year #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2
Depth Above 2025 Recap
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Added random rotation and movement to objects floating underwater in Depth Above #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2
HAPPY NEW YEAR <3 While it's been full of work, stress and unfortunate tragic events, 2025 has been a great year for Depth Above and my self personally. You can see me ramble about this and other things on the devlog I just posted #indiehorrorgame #indiegamedev #gamedev #devlog #screenshotsaturday
Devlog #18 - 2025 Talk, First section of the game finished , Scene 1 Updates
( JUST A PREVIEW, NOT THE ACTUAL RENDER, I'LL UPDATE THIS ONCE THE RENDER IS DONE ) SCENES: Updated scene 1 map layout and added decorations Almost finished S6 Swimming / Drowning / Breathing mechanic...
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VOICE ACTORS! I'm looking for people willing to voice a somewhat important character in Depth Above and some other minor roles for the next release. If interested, DM me here or email me (open for pricing discussion if needed) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #indiegamedev #gamedev #voiceactor #va
Updated note interactions with a dynamic background (pulsating posterize effect) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2
An early preview of some of the different locations you will find in Depth Above's next demo release youtu.be/oP2GEyRPIz4 #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2
At rest
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Some of the process behind my latest render "Distended Accretion" www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #WIP #art #mapdesign
Updated underwater controls and added breathing and drowning mechanics to Depth Above's next demo #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2
Happy Halloween everyone! Here's my latest render "Distended Accretion" from the second demo of Depth Above www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #mapdesign
The highlights video from BCN Game Fest is out! Thanks to everyone that stopped by Depth Above's stand ^^ youtu.be/_HhpF3Cw-14 #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2
Depth Above at BCN Game Fest 2025 Highlights
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THANK YOU SO MUCH to every person that came by and played Depth Above at @bcngamefest.bsky.social. It's been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had as a game developer, and getting to know everyone was so nice! I'll be posting some new stuff soon, so stay tuned! #indiegamedev #gamedev
THE MAP IS OUT! DEPTH ABOVE WILL BE SHARING A STAND WITH ANOTHER GAME STUDIO AT EXH 28. Hope to see some of you there ^^ #BCNGF2025 #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #indiegamedev #gamedev #horror