Unknown Horrors: A Cosmic Horror Game Jam

Welcome to Unknown Horrors, a game jam centered around cosmic horror and the fear of what lies beyond human understanding.

Cosmic horror explores the insignificance of humanity in a vast, uncaring universe filled with things we cannot comprehend. It often involves mysterious entities, forbidden knowledge, strange phenomena, and the terrifying realization that reality may be far more disturbing than we could ever imagine.

Your goal is to create a game inspired by these themes. You can interpret cosmic horror however you like, whether it's through unsettling exploration, psychological horror, survival, strange discoveries, or something entirely different. Focus on creating an atmosphere of mystery, dread, and the unknown.

You don't need to make a huge or overly ambitious project. A short, unsettling experience can be just as effective as a larger game!

Your game must follow the cosmic horror theme...

• Cosmic horror focuses on the fear of the unknown and forces beyond human understanding.
• Themes may include incomprehensible entities, existential dread, forbidden knowledge, or humanity's insignificance in the universe.
• Any genre or gameplay style is allowed, as long as the game captures the feeling of cosmic horror.
• Any game engine is accepted.
• Any team size is allowed, including solo developers.