An indie dev has created a new game inspired by their experience of lockdown restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SHUT IN, created by Cael O’Sullivan launches on the 30th October on Steam. The short narrative-led game is a satirical look at the struggles of leaving home. Borrowing themes from survival games and point-and-click adventures, the game takes on a decidedly dark yet irreverent tone.
Cael’s personal experiences with agoraphobia are woven throughout the game. It provides an alternative narrative during a time where many are struggling with their mental health more than ever. Cael consulted with a mental health professional to insure the game struck the right balance tonally.
Cael O’Sullivan says: “I don’t want to make a game about what you should be doing [during lockdown] instead of being depressed. I want to try and capture how it actually feels when you’re in it, and show how hard simple things can become. But also make it a fun and funny experience. It’s a tough balance to try and perfect.”
The game has been supported by Hidden Track, an interactive theatre company, that has been closed due to COVID-19 restrictions in the UK but has continued support creatives during this economically challenging time. SHUT IN is a very timely and surprisingly amusing take on being trapped inside, and a perfect distraction during a quarantine Halloween
The game will release October 30th (2020)
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1438190/SHUT_IN/
Price: $4.99/£3.99/€3.99
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