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The project started as a class prototype and is now evolving into a more complete playable experience. The goal is to expand it into a polished demo we can showcase publicly (itch.io / Steam) and use to build a real audience.

We’re keeping the scope realistic and focused: a small but detailed city block with meaningful interactions, a strong visual identity, and systems that feel grounded and responsive.

The Goal:

Build a polished demo that includes:

• First-person exploration and interaction
• Small urban environment (street, shops, interiors)
• Object interaction (doors, pickups, simple systems)
• Light gameplay objectives (delivery, interaction-based tasks)
• Clean UI (menus, prompts, mission complete)
• Strong visual style (stylized / blocky / grounded city feel)

This is not a full open-world game — the focus is a tight, high-quality demo that feels complete.

Right now we are prioritizing artists over programmers.

Environment Artist (High Priority)

• Stylized urban assets (buildings, props, street detail)
• Ability to work in low-poly / optimized style
• Experience with Blender or similar tools
• Understanding of modular environment building is a plus

Character Artist (High Priority)

• Stylized character creation (fits the Come Up City tone)
• Clothing / streetwear style is a big plus
• Basic rigging knowledge is helpful but not required

• Menu design (start screen, buttons, HUD)
• Clean, readable UI that matches the game style

 CURRENT TEAM

• Solo developer (Crimson Loom Studios)
• Handling:
  • Programming (Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints)
  • Level design
  • Core systems
  • Game direction

Open to bringing on someone who can also act as a team lead / creative partner as the project grows.

We are keeping the team small and focused:

• 1 Developer (already filled)
• 1–2 Environment Artists
• 1 Character Artist
• 1 UI Artist

Total team size: ~3–5 people max