The updated version I was talking about earlier (version 1.0.3.) is available to download right now. I wasn't able to test it on lower-end machines, so I'm not sure how much it actually improves performance, but I did some optimizations. Feel free to try it, but don't feel obligated to :)
Yes, Plead with the Elder Gods is basically a sequel. It will have many of the same gameplay elements (platforming, exploration, metroidvania-like upgrades and progression) as well as similar thematic elements. The full game is still a long way off, but we're working on a demo right now. I think people who like/are interested in Mountain God will also enjoy Elder Gods.
-Jay
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Hi, thanks for the comment!
Unfortunately, no. I have posted about it in a couple of places in the past, but it's hard to reach everyone, so here is the short(ish) version:
The Potentially Odd team is no more, and the game was too big for me to finish on my own.
I would definitely like to come back to that world eventually (years down the line), but if/when I do, the game will be smaller than Elder Gods was intended to be, and different enough that it will have a different name (I already have one in mind, not that it will see the light of day anytime soon).
*If* I eventually make a game in that world, it will have a similar atmosphere and gameplay for sure.
Also, this is a more recent reason, but I recently got a game industry job (more about that in this thread if you are interested: https://bsky.app/profile/jaymarksman.bsky.social/post/3luotnjb3uk2s ), which is why I won't be working on my own games for the foreseeable future.
I'm sorry for the bad news, but at the same time I'm glad people are still interested. I just hope I can give a more satisfying answer one day.