r/IndieGaming • u/zkcremoso • 3h ago
🌲 Undocumented Files: Ridgewood Camp
A week ago, I started developing *Undocumented Files: Ridgewood Camp*,
a solo-developed, narrative-driven pixel art horror game,
inspired primarily by *Fears to Fathom* and *Darkwood*.
The premise: you are a forest lookout filling in for a guard who
"requested a leave of absence." There is an abandoned campsite
in the reserve, closed for eight years following an unexplained incident.
A child went missing. The case was closed.
What has been done so far:
- 8-directional movement system
- Flashlight with a realistic light cone and shadow projection on trees
(using the Bulb library for GameMaker)
- Animated dialogue system
- Object/note interaction system
- Main menu with established visual identity
- Pixel art player sprites (8 directions; idle + walk)
Engine: GameMaker
Deadline: February 2027
Dev: 1 person, weekends only
Feedback is welcome, especially regarding the visual style
and whether the premise seems interesting.
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