Posted May 20, 2025 by Robot Stu Studio
##whathashappened #horror #solodev #survival
Hey there!
I’m Stu — a solo indie developer and the one-person team behind Robot Stu Studio. I’m building a survival horror game called What Has Happened, made in Unity, inspired by classics like Resident Evil 2, F.E.A.R., and British horror atmospheres.
What Has Happened is a first-person 3D survival horror game set on the eerie, rain-soaked Black Hollow Isle, off the coast of Britain. You play a father who moved to the island just before his wife and son were due to join him — but the ferry never arrived.
Now, strange things are happening.
You’ll explore abandoned villages, search for boat parts, meet survivors (and enemies), and face the undead — all while trying to reunite with your family and uncover the island’s disturbing secrets.
🎯 Story-driven survival with branching encounters
🔫 Melee and ranged combat, but bullets are rare
😱 Zombies, psychological horror, and jump scares
🔦 Exploration-focused — every building has a story
🗺️ Large open map with footpaths, country roads, and hidden areas
I’m deep into developing the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) — core systems, the island map, basic AI, and a first playable loop. Right now I’m focused on:
Implementing the player controller (Unity + C#)
Setting up enemy behaviors
Early environment design and lighting
Basic inventory and health system
I’ll be posting regular updates here with progress, screenshots, clips, and development thoughts — from coding chaos to worldbuilding wins.
Also follow me here:
🐦 Twitter: @RobotStuStudio
🎥 TikTok: Coming soon!
🕹️ Kickstarter page: Launching soon!
Thanks so much for reading, and welcome aboard. There’s a lot more to come, and I’d love to have you on the journey with me. Feel free to leave a comment — I’ll reply to every one.
Let’s find out what’s happened… together.
— Stu ⚙️
Robot Stu Studio