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Demo is now live!

Demo of Why's It Getting DARKER?! is now released to public! Check it out, Feedback is appreciated!

Demo Release Update

I'm testing the demo build and getting feedback from my testers to release the best version of the demo. Here are some screenshots from the testing phase: Steam post imageSteam post imageSteam post image Thank you for y…

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Demo Update: Localization

Demo is almost ready. Localization is added. Last checks are needed but demo will be released very soon.

Demo Announcement: Why's It Getting DARKER?!

I have been quiet lately. So, here's the reveal. Demo of Why's It Getting DARKER?! is coming very soon! Estimated release date: This month someday. It'll be a little experience to teach mechanics and get some of that Wh…

Community Poll: Which Underwater Vibe Fits Best? (Visual Comparison)

Following up on the post earlier! I’m back at my desk and wanted to show you exactly what I meant by 'Tropical' vs. 'Clean.' I’ve put together two side-by-side shots of the current environment lighting. Option A: Tropic…

Question for you all: Real-world "Tropical" vibes vs. Crystal Blue?

Hey everyone! I was doing some research today and went down a rabbit hole of real-life deep-sea and tropical ocean footage. One thing that really hit me was how different "real" water looks compared to the standard "cry…

Community Question: Quiet Terror or Loud Terror?

Divers, I need your input. When you descend into the abyss, what kind of horror atmosphere hits harder for you? 1️⃣ Quiet Terror Deep, oppressive silence Distant echoes Subtle movement The feeling that something is watc…

Is this "Subnautica meets Iron Lung"? Let’s settle it.

Hey everyone, Since I first shared Why's It Getting Darker?!, the most common feedback I’ve seen is: "Is this Subnautica 1.5?" or "It gives me Iron Lung vibes." First off - I’m a huge fan of both. Those games are master…

New Official Teaser: The Abyss is Watching Back

The deeper you go, the more the submarine struggles. But it isn't the pressure that's the problem... it's the neighbors. I’ve just released our latest teaser for Why’s It Getting DARKER?!, focusing on the atmosphere, me…

The Road to 500: Unlock the Demo!

The Darkness is Spreading... First off, a massive thank you to the 260 of you who have already wishlisted the game. Seeing this number grow gives me the fuel to keep making this experience as haunting as possible. I’ve…

Lighting Style: Which one looks better?

HELP ME CHOOSE: How dark should the abyss be? I’m currently fine-tuning the lighting for Why's It Getting DARKER?! and I need your eyes on this. My goal is to make the ocean feel as suffocating as possible without losin…

Lighting Improvements In Progress

Psychological Horror is nothing without proper lighting (and SFX). Lighting Improvements: Way snappier lighting. Better submarine experience. Better graphics (lighting effects).

Demo Is Rearranging, Be Prepared For an Intense Experience!

I’ve been quiet because I’m currently rearranging the demo experience to make it more intense. In the new demo layout, you will be able to experience the submarine (Yes, demo will include a feature I have been developin…

Did I show you guys the menu of the game yet?

Early Stages of Menu: Steam post image Note: No, this game isn't a chinese game, I just added localization to the game, I wanted to show it too You can criticize the menu in comments if you want, I'll check them out, I…

Why's It Getting DARKER?! Roadmap

Why's It Getting DARKER?! Roadmap Add new creatures: This is planned to be a constant addition while I develop the game. Early Access might have slightly lower amount of creatures but will increase as the game grows to…