SOOT

SOOT is a small open world puzzle/exploration game I'm currently developing and plan to release commercially. It's inspired by games like Tunic, Animal Well, Outer Wilds, and The Witness.

You play as a little ball of soot with big beady eyes. The local sailor needs 8 pieces of coal to power his boat, and you've been summoned for the job!

You begin the game with all the abilities you will ever have, but it's up to you to figure out how to get around. you may have to discover obscure mechanics, exploit systems, or even use death to your advantage.

by the end of development, SOOT will hopefully contain:

• Hours of engaging puzzles which require you to ask your own questions and think outside the box
• An intricate map consisting of 64+ hand drawn screens (no tileset used!)
• An in-depth story following a small cast of characters, told through 500+ lines of dialogue
• An adaptive ambient soundtrack
• A wealth of secrets and extra content for those curious enough to look for it

Soot is being made in GameMaker Studio 2, artwork in Aseprite, and music in FL Studio.

if any of this sounds interesting, consider joining the discord where I post occasional updates! Other socials as well as a steam page will be coming soon :)