"Flesh Aberration" is a first-person action stealth horror game where players must evade a creature known as the Oaf.
Setting
The game will be set in an abandoned factory.
Script
When you wake up, you find you are located in an abandoned factory. You wake up in a dimly lit room, with broken light casting shadows on the walls. You feel a severe headache, unsure of what has happened, and realize you have lost your memory. You start exploring the whole factory and try to find the lost memory.
By utilizing stealth, fleeing, and avoiding the monster's pursuit, players will solve puzzles, collect key items, and craft a tool to defeat the Oaf. Upon defeating it, players can acquire its abilities, which are essential for overcoming even greater challenges.
This is a single-player PC game that players can enjoy on their own computer.
Players will be able to walk, run, crouch, crawl, cover their mouth and nose, interact with objects, use items, and shoot (after acquiring weapons). The player needs to survive and eliminate the Oaf.
This is a single-player PC game that players can enjoy on their own computer.
Players will be able to walk, run, crouch, crawl, cover their mouth and nose, interact with objects, use items, and shoot (after acquiring weapons). The player needs to survive and eliminate the Oaf.
Defeating the Oaf is key to winning the game. At the start, players lack the ability to kill the Oaf and must explore. The players will have a Health system and Breathing Mechanic to help them survive.
Includes health, oxygen, and heart rate. Taking damage from monster attacks, falling, or triggering certain traps reduces health. Losing oxygen causes continuous health depletion.
Includes health, oxygen, and heart rate. Taking damage from monster attacks, falling, or triggering certain traps reduces health. Losing oxygen causes continuous health depletion.
Players need to breathe constantly. Breathing produces noise. Covering the mouth and nose prevents noise but gradually depletes oxygen, leading to health loss. Running, oxygen deprivation, being chased by monsters, or being near monsters increases heart rate. The faster the heart rate, the louder the noise, attracting enemies. Walking or standing still while breathing stabilizes heart rate.
After defeating Oaf, the player will acquire different skill. The first Oaf will provide Charge Attack skill, allowing player to perform a powerful dash that breaks through obstacles in their path.
During the survival process, the player must solve puzzles scattered throughout the game. Each solved puzzle rewards the player with a piece of a weapon fragment. Once all weapon fragments are collected, the player assembles the complete weapon, triggering the boss battle.
Game Marketing
Horror games are loved by many players in this depressing period. Players always have too much pressure need to resolve. There are many games on the current Steam platform that are taged as horror games. This proves how popular horror games are among players. So when I market this game, I will amplify the horror atmosphere of this game. In particular, I will promote and attract players through game trailers or posters.
Like almost horror game, our game trailer the trailer will focus on the horror atmosphere of the game with dim lighting, mechanical noises and mysterious narration, showing the design of the monsters and lonely environment The trailer will make players feel depressed and nervous.
The another trailer will focus on the game design. For example, it will show how the main character solve the puzzles and the boss fight. As the same as, the trailer will tell the background story of the game.
Horror game is really a hot topic in game community. Especially for the streamers or content creators in Youtube or Twitch, the horror related video will bring them a lot of views. As the same as, players love to watching the streamers’ reactions and feelings. It is a useful way to promote our game.
As the same as, we can work with horror-themed blogs and write some game related content to introduce the game's design concept and story. It was also a good way to attracts players’ attention.
As the same as, we can work with horror-themed blogs and write some game related content to introduce the game's design concept and story. It was also a good way to attracts players’ attention.
Social Media Marketing
BlueSky/X: Share short videos, concept art, and game development logs. Use tags like #IndieHorror, #HorrorGames to attract Players.
Instagram: Post high-quality photos and short videos to show art style and monster design.
Reddit: Share game development stories and trailers in relevant communities (such as r/HorrorGames, r/IndieGaming) to attract players.
Data Research
As a unique game type, horror games have seen a continuous expansion in market size in recent years. According to relevant market analysis reports, the global horror game market has reached billions of dollars and is showing a trend of continued growth.
More like: Some players show a high interest in horror games and actively participate in such games.
Interested but afraid: Some players are interested in horror games, but may hesitate to participate due to fear factors.
Acceptable: Some players have a neutral attitude towards horror games, willing to try but not particularly enthusiastic.
Not very acceptable: Some players are not very interested in horror games, perhaps due to personal preferences or inability to adapt to horror elements.
Interested but afraid: Some players are interested in horror games, but may hesitate to participate due to fear factors.
Acceptable: Some players have a neutral attitude towards horror games, willing to try but not particularly enthusiastic.
Not very acceptable: Some players are not very interested in horror games, perhaps due to personal preferences or inability to adapt to horror elements.
Demographics: Horror games perform well in the European, American, Japanese and Korean markets, especially in Japan, where the acceptance of puzzle and psychological horror games is high. The Chinese market has increased its acceptance of horror games in recent years, but due to censorship, there are fewer pure horror games, and more puzzle games with horror elements, such as "Paper Man" and "Fireworks".
Psychographics:
Thrill-Seeking: Like to be surrounded by horror atmosphere and enjoy the feeling of accelerated heartbeat.
Challenge & Achievement: Overcome difficulties and gain satisfaction through puzzle solving, escape, fighting, etc.
Immersion: Like to put yourself in the role of the game and enjoy the immersive story and environment.
Social Interaction: Watch horror games live or play with friends to experience the fun of shared fear.
Narrative Curiosity: Interested in mysterious, weird, and unknown stories, like to find clues and solve puzzles.
Immersion: Like to put yourself in the role of the game and enjoy the immersive story and environment.
Social Interaction: Watch horror games live or play with friends to experience the fun of shared fear.
Narrative Curiosity: Interested in mysterious, weird, and unknown stories, like to find clues and solve puzzles.
Player habits: Horror game players usually play for a short time but are highly engaged. Many people choose to play at night to enhance immersion. The live broadcast and audience effect are obvious. Many players prefer to watch live broadcasters play, and they may not experience it themselves.
Player tolerance: Hardcore Horror Fans will actively pursue a stronger horror experience, such as "Amnesia" and "Outlast". Casual Horror Players prefer puzzle games with horror elements, such as "Little Nightmares" or "Inside".
Purchase behavior: Many horror games are single player game mode. Players usually pay more attention to the plot and atmosphere. They are willing to pay for high-quality single-player games.
Most players of major games such as "Resident Evil", "The Last of Us" and "Silent Hill" are core players and are willing to pay higher prices.Indie horror games have been popular in recent years, such as
"Phasmophobia" and "MADiSON". Many players will choose to buy them during discount periods.
Most players of major games such as "Resident Evil", "The Last of Us" and "Silent Hill" are core players and are willing to pay higher prices.Indie horror games have been popular in recent years, such as
"Phasmophobia" and "MADiSON". Many players will choose to buy them during discount periods.
Co-op Horror/ Psychological Horror / Procedural Generation /VR Horror
These game types are really hot in game market. Players like to experience horror with friends. Players also love the horror vibe and puzzle solving during the game playing. In Procedural Generation horror game, the player can experience random different game events. VR game can bring player more immersive.
Survival Horror / Jumpscare
The additional combat system makes the horror game become to the action game.
The player need deeper horror experience rather than cheap jump scare
The player need deeper horror experience rather than cheap jump scare
