Themed Horror Game Jam #18

28th of June - 6th of August

Are you just starting out with game development or are you already an experienced game developer? Do you want to create a horror game? Are you looking for a game jam to motivate you to finally finish something? Are you willing to follow a certain theme, in order to find inspiration and maybe try something else you wouldn't normally consider? Whether you plan to make a serious, dark horror masterpiece or a B-movie style game about typical horror movie protagonists going into spooky places where no sane man would ever dare to tread, this game jam is for you! Hopefully, at the end of the game jam you will have something playable you can be proud of!

*Theme and bonus challenges will be revealed near the start of the game jam.*

Here's the link to the game jam!

As an alternative, you could try to contact the creator and try to work something out with them.

Aside from that, maybe literally replace the clown assets with a simple Placeholder asset, like just a literal white box with Placeholder written on it. If the clowns are just in the Enemy Database, then it shouldn't take long. I think it's better for the game to be available in an 'incomplete' state rather than being lost forever.

It doesn't matter how long you take to make the game, upload it whenever you want during the submission period.

In my experience, yes.

If this happens, you need to contact itch.io support: https://itch.io/support

You can use that plugin, sure.

Here's a bit more detailed explanation to our philosophy behind these jams:

You can use any engine, so long as your game "keeps to the spirit of RPG Maker Horror Games".

What does this mean? Well, if you use RPG Maker or an engine similar to it to make your game, then you don't really have to worry about it. Just make a horror game. It doesn't matter if it's a puzzle game, a dark fantasy RPG or a Visual Novel made with a ton of custom plugins. All is fine and well, so long as it's a horror game or at least features significant horror elements.

If you use a more "heavy-duty" engine such as Unity, Godot or Unreal Engine, then your game should most likely be 2D and top-down/side-view at the very least. The assumption is that if you are using a different engine, you are already familiar with RPG Maker-style Horror Games and how they normally are.

This is one of my favorite games from this jam! Great job!

No.

As was already said, there's no prize.

https://itch.io/jam/385107/add-game/2721953/3672853?token=4ZIczfOB045iXKc9xadavi...

You can use whatever assets, resources and scripts/plugins you want, so long as you have the rights to use them, abide by their Terms of Use and give credit.

I really liked this game!

https://itch.io/jam/385107/add-game/2708946/3672853?token=PoCK7KYFGt7Mt0YMhyFfhJ...

RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #4

31st of May - 9th of July

RPG Maker has spawned many great horror games and now it's time to create games in the style of these classics! You are welcome to join this jam no matter if you are a beginner or an experienced developer, so long as you want to create a game inspired by traditional RPG Maker horror games. Hopefully, at the end of the game jam you will have something playable you can be proud of!

Theme: Song of the Sea

Bonus Challenges: Unlike the Theme, these are entirely optional. Feel free to do one, two, all of them or ignore them completely.

For this game jam, the optional challenges are the following three:

1 - The High Seas: The game includes sailing and/or swimming as a game mechanic and is primarily set at and around sea, small islands, coastal areas, aboard ships, underwater etc.

2 - Watery Grave: The player character can drown in the game and/or be killed by some kind of sea monster (be it as a part of a non-standard game over or otherwise).

3 - Sapphire Bracelet: A sapphire bracelet is a significant item in the game.

Here's the link to the game jam!

RPG Maker Themed Game Jam #4

31st of May - 9th of July

Are you just starting out with RPG Maker or are you already familiar with the engine? Do you have trouble finishing your games? Is your project folder full of unfinished games? Do you wish to finally finish a project? Are you looking for a game jam to motivate you to finally finish something? Then this one is for you! Hopefully, at the end of the game jam you will have something playable you can be proud of!

Theme: Academy of Magic

Bonus Challenges: Unlike the Theme, these are entirely optional. Feel free to do one, two, all of them or ignore them completely.

For this game jam, the optional challenges are the following three:

1 - Student or Teacher: The protagonist is either a student or a teacher at an academy of magic.

2 - Timetable: Each in-game day is split into several parts during which the player is able to attend certain events or perform set activities, such as attending or teaching classes, studying, going shopping, meeting with friends and allies etc.

3 - Dorm Room: The protagonist has some kind of dwelling that the player can customize.

Here's the link to the game jam!

You are free to do so.

https://itch.io/jam/385107/add-game/2684569/3672853?token=MrwVfdF80ezmZtQtWK76ng...

Yeah, it's not there, I guess you made some kind of mistake while submitting it.

Here's your late submission link, try to submit it again through it: https://itch.io/jam/385107/add-game/2694445/3672853?token=6F4Wbr0z5zpvesZKFFFy0O...

The submission period of this game jam has ended. Feel free to check out the submitted games, rate them and provide feedback to the developers: Link To The Game Jam

The submission period of this game jam has ended. Feel free to check out the submitted games, rate them and provide feedback to the developers: Link To The Game Jam

The submission period of this game jam has ended. Feel free to check out the submitted games, rate them and provide feedback to the developers: Link To The Game Jam

Really like the artstyle and the overall vibe!

This was an awesome story.

Sounds interesting, I'll give this game a try sometime later!

https://itch.io/jam/385107/add-game/2658208/3672853?token=0o3aDRlnwpqXHE9gjBEOO5...

The submission period for the RPG Maker Themed Game Jam #3 is drawing to a close, with only a few hours left. If you didn't manage to submit your project to the game jam in time, you can post a link to your game in this thread and I will give you a late submission link that will allow you to submit the game anyway.

You have time to do so until the rating period has ended.

The submission period for the RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #3 is drawing to a close, with only a few hours left. If you didn't manage to submit your project to the game jam in time, you can post a link to your game in this thread and I will give you a late submission link that will allow you to submit the game anyway.

You have time to do so until the rating period has ended.

The submission period for Themed Horror Game Jam #17 draws to a close, with only a few hours left. If you don't manage to submit your project to the game jam in time, you can post a link to your game in this thread as soon as possible and I will give you a late submission link that will allow you to submit the game anyway.

You have time to do so until the rating period has ended.

Have to say, both versions seem like they have a different vibe. The RPG Maker sort of seemed like a more grounded Silent Hill, while the 3D version has this sort of abstract, dreamlike feel. I like both, but it really does seem that the 3D version inspired you more and you did put more work into it, so it's clearly the better option here.

I'm looking forward to whatever this project ends up being once it finishes!

The Theme isn't optional, the Bonus Challenges are. The rules even specify as such. That said, I think I'll give this the benefit of the doubt and leave it here. The premise of the game seems to very vaguely fit the Theme.

After the submission period ends, there'll be a two weeks long late submission period. I'll open a Late Submission thread here during that time and if you manage to post the link to the gamepage there during those two weeks, I'll then give you the link that'll allow you to add the game to the jam.

A. V. Dossow Presents

A Game By A.V. Dossow

Produced By A.V. Dossow

In Association With A.V. Dossow

Counseled By A.V. Dossow

Based On A Book By A.V. Dossow

Starring A.V. Dossow

Dedicated To A.V. Dossow

With Special Thanks To A.V. Dossow

That's where I thought the intro was gonna be headed to when I first saw it, kinda like in Toiletisia :D

Anyway, great game as always! I really liked how it was structured with the semi-branching paths and such.

Great to hear that you are still working on this! I remember your game from this game jam and it was one of my favorites!

I hope you find success on Steam!

No, there are no prizes.

You can try to submit it again with proper description (though I'd advise you to work on it more and make it fit the theme more).

*The game jam has started and the Theme and Bonus Challenges have been revealed!*

Theme: Eldritch Abomination

Bonus Challenges: Unlike the Theme, these are entirely optional. Feel free to do one, two, all of them or ignore them completely.

The optional challenges for this game jam will be revealed near the start of the game jam together with the Theme.

1 - The Cult: The story of the game involves some kind of cult.

2 - Reveal The Mystery: The mechanics of the game are focused on investigation, such as being required to use hints found from clues and documents to proceed etc.

3 - You Cannot Comprehend: The game features an enemy that causes some kind of negative effect to the player character or drains some kind of resource from them (such as health or willpower) if they keep looking at it.

*The game jam has started and the Theme and Bonus Challenges have been revealed!*

Theme: Eldritch Abomination

Bonus Challenges: Unlike the Theme, these are entirely optional. Feel free to do one, two, all of them or ignore them completely.

The optional challenges for this game jam are the following three:

1 - The Cult: The story of the game involves some kind of cult.

2 - Reveal The Mystery: The mechanics of the game are focused on investigation, such as being required to use hints found from clues and documents to proceed etc.

3 - You Cannot Comprehend: The game features an enemy that causes some kind of negative effect to the player character or drains some kind of resource from them (such as health or willpower) if they keep looking at it.

You can use whatever assets, resources and scripts/plugins you want, so long as you have the rights to use them, abide by their Terms of Use and give credit.

You can make a game inspired by the Pokemon series or a game with gameplay similar to the Pokemon series that's your own original creation.

You can't create a game that literally has actual pokemon like Pikachu in the game. Neither can it have other characters from the pokemon series and it can't take place in the Pokemon world.

Of course you can.