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Depths of Sanity is OUT NOW on PC! Experience the nightmare today!

Depths of Sanity is OUT NOW on PC! Experience the nightmare today!

Depths of Sanity

A mysterious signal. A missing crew. And the one man trying to piece it all together. As Abe Douglas, dive deep into a fully underwater metroidvania to...

Earn the Right to Stop the Player (and Other Tips For Writing Your First Indie Game)

Earn the Right to Stop the Player (and Other Tips For Writing Your First Indie Game)

Depths of Sanity

Tackling your first videogame story? After writing a 15-hour metroidvania, here’s some of what I learned the hard way to make your life easier.

Our Underwater Metroidvania is Leaving Early Access on Halloween - More Updates Inside!

Our Underwater Metroidvania is Leaving Early Access on Halloween - More Updates Inside!

Depths of Sanity

Tweaks that are coming to the full launch of Depths of Sanity!

Depths of Sanity's Final Chapter is Out – Experience the Whole Nightmare Now!

Depths of Sanity's Final Chapter is Out – Experience the Whole Nightmare Now!

Depths of Sanity

Experience the entire adventure – every environment, boss, secret, and ending – right now in Early Access!

Depths of Sanity’s Final Chapter Drops on May 2nd!

Depths of Sanity’s Final Chapter Drops on May 2nd!

Depths of Sanity

The finale will release on May 2nd, and we're dropping by PAX this weekend with a new demo to promote it!

Chapter 6 Updates - Tweaking our Stalker Monster, and More

Chapter 6 Updates - Tweaking our Stalker Monster, and More

Depths of Sanity

A quick update on the launch of Chapter 6 of Depths of Sanity, including early test footage of a Stalker enemy that will be trailing you during the finale...

Chapter 6 Development Update - Release Window, Endings, a New Sale, and More!

Chapter 6 Development Update - Release Window, Endings, a New Sale, and More!

Depths of Sanity

Before the holiday we're checking with our progress on the finale chapter of Depths of Sanity, including our release window, info on multiple endings...

The Descent Continues: Depths of Sanity Chapter 5 is now in Early Access!

The Descent Continues: Depths of Sanity Chapter 5 is now in Early Access!

Depths of Sanity

Chapter 5 brings Abe to the game's biggest and most horrific environment yet – Whale Fall. Check out what's new here.

Chapter 5 Releases September 28th - And Contains a Major Game-Wide Update!

Chapter 5 Releases September 28th - And Contains a Major Game-Wide Update!

Depths of Sanity

We've listened to the feedback that it's easy to get overpowered - so we're making some important, game-wide changes with this next Chapter.

Depths of Sanity Chapter 5 Aiming for a September Release - Details Inside

Depths of Sanity Chapter 5 Aiming for a September Release - Details Inside

Depths of Sanity

Updates on where we are in Chapter 5's development.

Chapter 5 Development Update and Steam Summer Sale!

Chapter 5 Development Update and Steam Summer Sale!

Depths of Sanity

Updates on Chapter 5's development, Steam Summer Sale discounts, and a new member joins our dev family!

Depths of Sanity Grows With the Release of Chapter 4!

Depths of Sanity Grows With the Release of Chapter 4!

Depths of Sanity

Play through two all-new environments in our underwater metroidvania nightmare, unlock new tools and weapons, and enjoy dozens of quality of life features...

Chapter 4 is coming to Depths of Sanity on March 22nd!

Chapter 4 is coming to Depths of Sanity on March 22nd!

Depths of Sanity

Explore two all-new environments, unlock new tools and weapons, and enjoy a bunch of added quality-of-life features.

Weekly Update - 2/23/21

Weekly Update - 2/23/21

Depths of Sanity

We show a glimpse of an all-new area coming to our Chapter 4 release, some of the less glamorous aspects of game development, and more.

Weekly Dev Update - 2/7/21

Weekly Dev Update - 2/7/21

Depths of Sanity

This week, we shared an interview with our writer, a peek at the game’s new HUD, and more.

Sink or Swim: 3 Design Lessons We Learned Making Our Underwater Metroidvania

Sink or Swim: 3 Design Lessons We Learned Making Our Underwater Metroidvania

Depths of Sanity

What happens when you create a game in a genre known for platforming and precision…and set the whole thing underwater? You have to throw out a lot of...

Making the Unsexy Stuff: How We Crafted the HUD for Our Underwater Metroidvania

Making the Unsexy Stuff: How We Crafted the HUD for Our Underwater Metroidvania

Depths of Sanity UI/HUD

It took plenty of redesigns to create a HUD that was stylish, functional, and kept with the theme of piloting a submarine. Here's how we got here, along...

Depths of Sanity is Now in EARLY ACCESS!

Depths of Sanity is Now in EARLY ACCESS!

Depths of Sanity

We're in Early Access right in time for Halloween! Get your copy today, play the first few chapters, and see what kinds of horrors are waiting in the...

We're Going to PAX East, And We're Bringing A New Demo!

We're Going to PAX East, And We're Bringing A New Demo!

Depths of Sanity

We're going big! We’re bringing an entirely NEW demo, featuring a NEW area, NEW enemies, NEW tools, a NEW boss, and more. Check out what else inside!

DoS Coming to Consoles!

DoS Coming to Consoles!

Depths of Sanity

We are so excited to announce that Depths of Sanity will be coming to all major consoles. You be able to enjoy this epic underwater metroidvania on any...

Most Compelling Game Mechanics Award

Most Compelling Game Mechanics Award

Depths of Sanity

As our northeast tour comes to a close we look back at the highlights, including an award for the Most Compelling Game Mechanics at Boston Festival of...

New Demo and North East Tour

New Demo and North East Tour

Depths of Sanity

Depths of Sanity is hitting the road and appearing at three different festivals in the North East over the next two months. To celebrate we're sharing...

PAX East and New Demo

PAX East and New Demo

Depths of Sanity

PAX East was such a huge success that we're sharing the demo we showcased with you!

New Demo Available!

New Demo Available!

Depths of Sanity

Just back from PlayNYC Expo, Bomb Shelter Games is showing off their latest demo of Depths of Sanity, an underwater metroidvania.

Ballistick has Launched!

Ballistick has Launched!

Ballistick

Today is the day. Ballistick is finally available for purchase on Steam, Humble Store, and many other digital distributers.

Ready for Lauch

Ready for Lauch

Ballistick

Ballistick is gearing up for its launch and is happy to announce some awesome things coming down the pipe!

Ballistick Greenlit and Available for Presale!

Ballistick Greenlit and Available for Presale!

Ballistick

Ballistick is now available for presale with a 20% discount. Not only that but 10% of sales goes directly to charity!

New Demo and Greenlight

New Demo and Greenlight

Ballistick

Stick figures must die! A new demo of Ballistick is available for download and our Steam Greenlight campaign is underway.

Ballistick Gameplay Video and Greenlight

Ballistick Gameplay Video and Greenlight

Ballistick 1 comment

Ballistick's Greenlight campaign is going strong and to celebrate we have added a developer walk-through of the game!

Greenlight, Humble Store, and more!

Greenlight, Humble Store, and more!

Ballistick

Ballistick's Steam Greenlight page is now live, we have been accepted into the Humble Store, and we have a new trailer! Exciting news all around.