Darkrise (Demo v.0.3.1 out NOW on itch.io!)
@darkrisedev.bsky.social
Official account for Darkrise, a stealth-driven, puzzle-solving game currently in development.
Play the demo here: https://spark-crusade.itch.io/darkrise
Play the demo here: https://spark-crusade.itch.io/darkrise
We'll be bringing Darkrise to #ROCGameFest this year! If you're in the area, stop by the downstairs lobby of RIT's SHED to check us out!
#indiegame #darkrise #gamefest
#indiegame #darkrise #gamefest
September 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We'll be bringing Darkrise to #ROCGameFest this year! If you're in the area, stop by the downstairs lobby of RIT's SHED to check us out!
#indiegame #darkrise #gamefest
#indiegame #darkrise #gamefest
Going from a very rough experiment to a fully refined demo in a single year is an incredible accomplishment for us. (wow, we had no idea what we were doing then...)
If you haven't yet, go check out the demo for Darkrise!
spark-crusade.itch.io/darkrise
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #demo #progress
If you haven't yet, go check out the demo for Darkrise!
spark-crusade.itch.io/darkrise
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #demo #progress
August 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Going from a very rough experiment to a fully refined demo in a single year is an incredible accomplishment for us. (wow, we had no idea what we were doing then...)
If you haven't yet, go check out the demo for Darkrise!
spark-crusade.itch.io/darkrise
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #demo #progress
If you haven't yet, go check out the demo for Darkrise!
spark-crusade.itch.io/darkrise
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #demo #progress
It was a headache getting the pause menu and UI to work correctly, but we're satisfied with where it is now. Here's a quick showcase of the pause menu in action!
2 days remain until Darkrise's first public demo!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #uiisovercomplicated
2 days remain until Darkrise's first public demo!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #uiisovercomplicated
August 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It was a headache getting the pause menu and UI to work correctly, but we're satisfied with where it is now. Here's a quick showcase of the pause menu in action!
2 days remain until Darkrise's first public demo!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #uiisovercomplicated
2 days remain until Darkrise's first public demo!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #uiisovercomplicated
Lasers aren't the only hazards you have to worry about...
Here's a showcase of several types of spotlights that stand in your way!
🔴 = Alarms
🔵 = Increased security
🟣 = Walled lasers that deactivate near enemies
4 days remain until Darkrise's first public demo!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Here's a showcase of several types of spotlights that stand in your way!
🔴 = Alarms
🔵 = Increased security
🟣 = Walled lasers that deactivate near enemies
4 days remain until Darkrise's first public demo!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
August 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Lasers aren't the only hazards you have to worry about...
Here's a showcase of several types of spotlights that stand in your way!
🔴 = Alarms
🔵 = Increased security
🟣 = Walled lasers that deactivate near enemies
4 days remain until Darkrise's first public demo!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Here's a showcase of several types of spotlights that stand in your way!
🔴 = Alarms
🔵 = Increased security
🟣 = Walled lasers that deactivate near enemies
4 days remain until Darkrise's first public demo!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Some lasers can be directed using mirror plates, which can be rotated by simply attacking them. Don't worry, these lasers haven't been designed to be harmful. 🪞
Take your time and move the mirrors to suit your needs!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Take your time and move the mirrors to suit your needs!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
July 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Some lasers can be directed using mirror plates, which can be rotated by simply attacking them. Don't worry, these lasers haven't been designed to be harmful. 🪞
Take your time and move the mirrors to suit your needs!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Take your time and move the mirrors to suit your needs!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Here's a sneak peek at the key art for Darkrise, illustrated by our current character artist, Anh Vu!
It's been crazy seeing this project evolve over the span of a single year, and we can't wait for everyone to be able to experience it soon.
#indiegame #darkrise #illustration
It's been crazy seeing this project evolve over the span of a single year, and we can't wait for everyone to be able to experience it soon.
#indiegame #darkrise #illustration
July 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Here's a sneak peek at the key art for Darkrise, illustrated by our current character artist, Anh Vu!
It's been crazy seeing this project evolve over the span of a single year, and we can't wait for everyone to be able to experience it soon.
#indiegame #darkrise #illustration
It's been crazy seeing this project evolve over the span of a single year, and we can't wait for everyone to be able to experience it soon.
#indiegame #darkrise #illustration
For this #screenshotsaturday, we've got polished VFX to share for both the Equalizer and our enemies!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #vfx
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #vfx
July 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
For this #screenshotsaturday, we've got polished VFX to share for both the Equalizer and our enemies!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #vfx
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise #vfx
In a pinch? Look for any open doors nearby! Inside you'll find larger statues to refresh yourself and create a checkpoint that you can load back to at any time.
These statues seem to depict someone called "The First Equalizer..." Could there perhaps be a connection?
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
These statues seem to depict someone called "The First Equalizer..." Could there perhaps be a connection?
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
July 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In a pinch? Look for any open doors nearby! Inside you'll find larger statues to refresh yourself and create a checkpoint that you can load back to at any time.
These statues seem to depict someone called "The First Equalizer..." Could there perhaps be a connection?
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
These statues seem to depict someone called "The First Equalizer..." Could there perhaps be a connection?
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Another tool at your disposal is the Remote Flashbang. Throw and detonate to overload enemies and tech for a limited time!
Light Mode also affects your being too. You can't use hiding spots, and the Equalizer's weapon now can only stun enemies. Mind what's ahead when using this mode!
🧵 (3/3)
Light Mode also affects your being too. You can't use hiding spots, and the Equalizer's weapon now can only stun enemies. Mind what's ahead when using this mode!
🧵 (3/3)
July 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Another tool at your disposal is the Remote Flashbang. Throw and detonate to overload enemies and tech for a limited time!
Light Mode also affects your being too. You can't use hiding spots, and the Equalizer's weapon now can only stun enemies. Mind what's ahead when using this mode!
🧵 (3/3)
Light Mode also affects your being too. You can't use hiding spots, and the Equalizer's weapon now can only stun enemies. Mind what's ahead when using this mode!
🧵 (3/3)
In Light Mode, you have access to new abilities to deal with obstacles and foes via sabotage and interference.
For instance, you can summon a bubble of light around you to power unreachable machinery and navigate through pitch-black spaces, the darkness of which will encroach on you now.
🧵 (2/3)
For instance, you can summon a bubble of light around you to power unreachable machinery and navigate through pitch-black spaces, the darkness of which will encroach on you now.
🧵 (2/3)
July 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In Light Mode, you have access to new abilities to deal with obstacles and foes via sabotage and interference.
For instance, you can summon a bubble of light around you to power unreachable machinery and navigate through pitch-black spaces, the darkness of which will encroach on you now.
🧵 (2/3)
For instance, you can summon a bubble of light around you to power unreachable machinery and navigate through pitch-black spaces, the darkness of which will encroach on you now.
🧵 (2/3)
What was a quick solution the Light thought would destroy the Equalizer became a valuable tool in their arsenal.
By harnessing energy from bright statues, the Equalizer can gain access to Light Mode: a massive shakeup in the Equalizer's capabilities. ⚡ 🟡
🧵 (1/3)
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
By harnessing energy from bright statues, the Equalizer can gain access to Light Mode: a massive shakeup in the Equalizer's capabilities. ⚡ 🟡
🧵 (1/3)
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
July 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What was a quick solution the Light thought would destroy the Equalizer became a valuable tool in their arsenal.
By harnessing energy from bright statues, the Equalizer can gain access to Light Mode: a massive shakeup in the Equalizer's capabilities. ⚡ 🟡
🧵 (1/3)
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
By harnessing energy from bright statues, the Equalizer can gain access to Light Mode: a massive shakeup in the Equalizer's capabilities. ⚡ 🟡
🧵 (1/3)
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Connecting shadow nooks allow for greater freedom of movement, gliding to unreachable corners as if you were swimming within the darkness itself.
Dark Mode lets you move much more freely. But be warned... anything bright you come across will slowly drain away at you! 🔦
(3/3)
Dark Mode lets you move much more freely. But be warned... anything bright you come across will slowly drain away at you! 🔦
(3/3)
July 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Connecting shadow nooks allow for greater freedom of movement, gliding to unreachable corners as if you were swimming within the darkness itself.
Dark Mode lets you move much more freely. But be warned... anything bright you come across will slowly drain away at you! 🔦
(3/3)
Dark Mode lets you move much more freely. But be warned... anything bright you come across will slowly drain away at you! 🔦
(3/3)
With Dark Mode, shadows and hiding spots become your greatest friend, allowing traversal between nearby hiding spots to get past even the strongest of obstacles!
(2/3)
(2/3)
July 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
With Dark Mode, shadows and hiding spots become your greatest friend, allowing traversal between nearby hiding spots to get past even the strongest of obstacles!
(2/3)
(2/3)
By harnessing excess power from certain statues, the Equalizer will switch modes, changing the way you interact with the world and vice versa.
For example, statues such as this one grant the Equalizer access to Dark Mode: an extension of their own power. 🔥 ⚫
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
🧵 (1/3)
For example, statues such as this one grant the Equalizer access to Dark Mode: an extension of their own power. 🔥 ⚫
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
🧵 (1/3)
July 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
By harnessing excess power from certain statues, the Equalizer will switch modes, changing the way you interact with the world and vice versa.
For example, statues such as this one grant the Equalizer access to Dark Mode: an extension of their own power. 🔥 ⚫
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
🧵 (1/3)
For example, statues such as this one grant the Equalizer access to Dark Mode: an extension of their own power. 🔥 ⚫
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
🧵 (1/3)
This week's been a hefty one for polish: adding fade transitions for doors and cutscenes, making sure saving and loading isn't broken, pause menu backgrounds, you name it...
It's all worth it to see everything working the way you want.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
It's all worth it to see everything working the way you want.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
July 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This week's been a hefty one for polish: adding fade transitions for doors and cutscenes, making sure saving and loading isn't broken, pause menu backgrounds, you name it...
It's all worth it to see everything working the way you want.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
It's all worth it to see everything working the way you want.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
DISCLAIMER: If your target happens to hide themselves within a small nook such as a wall indent or mass of shadow, the soldier will continue on their patrol.
The Light can't build perfection, but they can make capital off the poor sap who bought a whole shipment of these cheap models. Sucker...
The Light can't build perfection, but they can make capital off the poor sap who bought a whole shipment of these cheap models. Sucker...
July 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
DISCLAIMER: If your target happens to hide themselves within a small nook such as a wall indent or mass of shadow, the soldier will continue on their patrol.
The Light can't build perfection, but they can make capital off the poor sap who bought a whole shipment of these cheap models. Sucker...
The Light can't build perfection, but they can make capital off the poor sap who bought a whole shipment of these cheap models. Sucker...
Sentries not deadly enough for your needs? The Light has you covered with their very own soldier bots! These automatons have the heft and power needed to eliminate anyone they see on sight. Perfect for keeping you and your prized infrastructure safe! 🤖 💂
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
July 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Sentries not deadly enough for your needs? The Light has you covered with their very own soldier bots! These automatons have the heft and power needed to eliminate anyone they see on sight. Perfect for keeping you and your prized infrastructure safe! 🤖 💂
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Laser in your way? Why not phase through it?
The Equalizer's newly learned Dash ability not only allows faster and farther movement, but you can also avoid harm and detection from any ceiling lights or laser walls that stand before you! Just be sure you mind the gap!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
The Equalizer's newly learned Dash ability not only allows faster and farther movement, but you can also avoid harm and detection from any ceiling lights or laser walls that stand before you! Just be sure you mind the gap!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
July 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Laser in your way? Why not phase through it?
The Equalizer's newly learned Dash ability not only allows faster and farther movement, but you can also avoid harm and detection from any ceiling lights or laser walls that stand before you! Just be sure you mind the gap!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
The Equalizer's newly learned Dash ability not only allows faster and farther movement, but you can also avoid harm and detection from any ceiling lights or laser walls that stand before you! Just be sure you mind the gap!
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
The Light may have ravaged society, but they definitely made the most out of their newfound assets when creating their robotic army!
Look at this sentry minding their own business this evening... That was worth running the Darkness out, right?
...Possibly.
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Look at this sentry minding their own business this evening... That was worth running the Darkness out, right?
...Possibly.
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
July 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Light may have ravaged society, but they definitely made the most out of their newfound assets when creating their robotic army!
Look at this sentry minding their own business this evening... That was worth running the Darkness out, right?
...Possibly.
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Look at this sentry minding their own business this evening... That was worth running the Darkness out, right?
...Possibly.
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Here's a fun comparison between the original concept for the Equalizer and their current appearance. Major facelift, we know...
Our character artists have done an amazing job bringing the Equalizer to life, ready to find their way on the path of duality.
🧵 (2/2)
Our character artists have done an amazing job bringing the Equalizer to life, ready to find their way on the path of duality.
🧵 (2/2)
July 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Here's a fun comparison between the original concept for the Equalizer and their current appearance. Major facelift, we know...
Our character artists have done an amazing job bringing the Equalizer to life, ready to find their way on the path of duality.
🧵 (2/2)
Our character artists have done an amazing job bringing the Equalizer to life, ready to find their way on the path of duality.
🧵 (2/2)
You'll follow a being of Darkness given the title "Equalizer," chosen due to their unknown innate potential and proficiency in stealth.
Though they may seem frail, they won't hesitate to slice anyone in their path, as long as they can attack from the back!
🧵 (1/2)
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Though they may seem frail, they won't hesitate to slice anyone in their path, as long as they can attack from the back!
🧵 (1/2)
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
July 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
You'll follow a being of Darkness given the title "Equalizer," chosen due to their unknown innate potential and proficiency in stealth.
Though they may seem frail, they won't hesitate to slice anyone in their path, as long as they can attack from the back!
🧵 (1/2)
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
Though they may seem frail, they won't hesitate to slice anyone in their path, as long as they can attack from the back!
🧵 (1/2)
#indiegame #gamedev #darkrise
As you sneak through ruined cityscapes, you'll harness the powers of Darkness and Light to influence and move around the world in unique ways.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more details, up to the release of our very first public demo!
Stay tuned—there’s a lot more to come…
🧵(2/2)
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more details, up to the release of our very first public demo!
Stay tuned—there’s a lot more to come…
🧵(2/2)
July 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
As you sneak through ruined cityscapes, you'll harness the powers of Darkness and Light to influence and move around the world in unique ways.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more details, up to the release of our very first public demo!
Stay tuned—there’s a lot more to come…
🧵(2/2)
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more details, up to the release of our very first public demo!
Stay tuned—there’s a lot more to come…
🧵(2/2)
Hello, folks!
We’re a small indie team working on Darkrise, a stealth-driven, puzzle-solving game set in a world abandoned by the conflict between Light and Darkness.
It’s early days for the project, but we’re finally ready to start showing it off!
🧵(1/2)
#indiegame #gamedev #stealth
We’re a small indie team working on Darkrise, a stealth-driven, puzzle-solving game set in a world abandoned by the conflict between Light and Darkness.
It’s early days for the project, but we’re finally ready to start showing it off!
🧵(1/2)
#indiegame #gamedev #stealth
July 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Hello, folks!
We’re a small indie team working on Darkrise, a stealth-driven, puzzle-solving game set in a world abandoned by the conflict between Light and Darkness.
It’s early days for the project, but we’re finally ready to start showing it off!
🧵(1/2)
#indiegame #gamedev #stealth
We’re a small indie team working on Darkrise, a stealth-driven, puzzle-solving game set in a world abandoned by the conflict between Light and Darkness.
It’s early days for the project, but we’re finally ready to start showing it off!
🧵(1/2)
#indiegame #gamedev #stealth