Shroud of Gloom
You find yourself locked in a room, equipped with nothing but a flickering flashlight, desperately searching for a way out. But something sinister lurks nearby, and you realize that the only way to stay hidden is to turn off the light. You're only safe in the dark, but you can't stay here forever..
Shroud of Gloom is a point-and-click puzzle/horror game where you must balance trying to escape with staying undetected by the lurking threat.
1. Download the standalone version.
2. Play with stereo headphones.
This version was the winner of GDFG's Monthly Game Jam #36, where the theme was "Safe In The Dark". This was the first game jam we participated in. The design, development and art took approximately 155 hours over 25 days. The game was developed live on Twitch, the full VODs can be found on YouTube.
MadChirpy - Design, Development & Art
Lind - Music & Sound Effects
On the Discord you'll also find the speedrun leaderboard.
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Development log
- First place in ALL categories!37 days ago
- Jam Version - Update (Final day)46 days ago
- Jam Version - Update (1 day left)47 days ago
- Jam Version - Update (2 days left)48 days ago
- Jam Version - Update (3 days left)49 days ago
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THIS CHRISTMAS WEEK HAS BEEN FULL TO THE BRIM WITH SCARES AND LAUGHTER AND I'M EXCITED FOR YOU ALL TO ENJOY ALL OF THEM!! ( This game was in the compilation! ) Youtube Link -
very well made. I really enjoyed the game jam version. Can’t wait for the full release!
Thanks a lot, man! I'm glad to hear that!
WHY IS THIS ACTUALLY SUPER SCARY, I ACTUALLY DIDN'T EXPECT THE GAME TO BE THIS GOOD!! Youtube Link -
Haha, thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!
repost from gamejam submission
A fantastically clean game given the time constraint and resources. The kind of game that I would expect to easily garner a cult following if taken further.
The difficulty ramp from the first room to the last felt just perfect given my lack of experience with this genre of games. I was especially a fan of the design in the last room in which I unfortunately found myself scrambling with the pressure of what lurked beyond the door.
The more complex the puzzles got, the more oppressive game felt as my mind was being distracted from the real danger. This design choice feels so simple but the execution is very well done. I can't wait to see where this game goes.
I am not a fan of horror. But I am a fan of Shroud of Gloom.
Thank you so much, that warms my heart!<3
Honestly the aesthetic and atmosphere of this game are exactly what I like in a horror game. It's a simple premise that works well within the confines of a point and click mystery/horror game akin to those old escape games. I was immediately uncomfortable because of the ambience. Rock on!
Thanks a lot, I'm glad you liked it!
I'll admit, I was not expecting the jumpscare the first time. Or the second.
Some lovely pixel art work on display here attached to a interesting point and click game. I was stumped on the third room, but I'll return to see if I can puzzle out these puzzles.
Thank you very much!
Nice this was really great point & click game and its was bit tense but I like it anyway well done keep it up!
Thank you so much!