Surface Level
A downloadable game for Windows
IMPORTANT: Surface Level is in early alpha. The game will contain bugs (both kinds) and missing content. During its open alpha phase, Surface Level will be free for anyone to try, but when the game is finished, it'll increase in price. Please keep this in mind, and feel free to reach out!
Surface Level is a narrative turn-based RPG about bugs and letting others in. You play as a small rock named Hayes on a journey of self-discovery, making friends with bugs and overcoming hardships along the way.
This game is a direct remake of my Ludum Dare 48 project with the same name. When it was first released in 2021, it was a visual novel with "dating sim" elements, and those elements are preserved in the full game, despite its shift in genre.
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Development log
- Progress Update #3Aug 28, 2024
- Passive Abilities (small patch)May 26, 2024
- Progress Update #2May 26, 2024
- Progress Update #1Jan 11, 2024
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Wish it had saves, but for the portion I played before accidentally quitting, it was pretty sweet. (except for bentley...would rather not have my relationship be dictated by luck).
Would definitely recommend, can't rate at the meantime until my rage at myself wears off, but I'll definitely revisit it to play till the end.
Thanks for the comment! I plan on the relationship mechanic existing as a "threshold" for upgrades (as opposed to EXP and leveling up). Fortunately, the hearts you earn in the prologue are extra hearts to give players a small "head start," while the rest of the game will likely offer hearts via side content. That is to say -- if you get zero hearts on Bentley during the prologue, you'll still be able to experience all of Bentley's story and gameplay content. I don't see it being an issue in the grand scheme of things, but I appreciate the early feedback! I'll definitely keep this sentiment in mind going forward. <3