Hello everyone!
I am the solo developer behind KARST: Speed the Void, a high-stakes, asymmetric multiplayer speedrun game built entirely on a custom web engine (HTML5 Canvas / Node.js / Supabase).
The game is already well advanced, fully playable at a stable 60 FPS, and features a completely functional custom level editor. I am now looking for a talented artist (Pixel Art) to join the adventure, revamp the UI, and design our first handcrafted environments and boss encounters.
The long-term goal is a commercial release on Steam (packaged via Electron).
🛑 CURRENT PROJECT STATUS (Evidence of Effort) Unlike many concept-stage projects, KARST is technically robust and rapidly iterating.
- Core loop is fully coded: Agile keyboard explorers must cooperate with a webcam-controlled “Guardian”.
- Advanced Web-AR integration: The Guardian uses real-time hand-tracking technology directly in the browser to interact with the world by closing their fist, pointing, etc.
- No friction: No accounts needed, players jump straight into gameplay from a simple private playtest link.
🎨 WHAT I NEED FROM YOU I need an artist to co-create the final visual identity of the game, focusing on:
- Environment Tilesets: A cohesive set of blocks for our deep caves (floors, walls, hazards).
- Signature Sprites: Key frame animations for the explorer character and a major upcoming encounter.
- UI Elements: Streamlined, glowing neon interfaces and avatars that match our current aesthetic.
💰 COMPENSATION & FUTURE
- Type of work: Collaboration / Hobby with a strong focus on Portfolio Boosting or Revenue Share (RevShare) for the Steam release.
- Paid aspect: I am willing to offer a micro-budget / milestone-based payments (Paid) for key signature assets (like the main character sprites and the boss) to ensure fair compensation for your initial time.
👥 HOW TO JOIN & CONTACT If you want to work on a highly innovative gameplay concept that is already up and running, I would love to see your portfolio!
- Check the current build & devlogs here: https://xerithh.itch.io/karst
- Join our community Discord to talk directly with me and playtest: https://discord.gg/a7Ajabaac
- Discover my engineering background and other projects here: https://cleo-garcia.fr
- Reach out via Email: cleog2762[at]gmail.com (replace [at] with @)
- Or reply directly to this thread with your portfolio and rates.
Thank you for your time, let’s shape the void together! 🌑