🕯️ What Lies Before

A 2D Survival Horror Game making with GameMaker — currently in development.

🧩 Explore the unknown. Survive the impossible.

 

🕹️ What Lies Before is a 2D survival horror game focused on atmosphere, exploration, and deep systems. It's not just a game — it's an ongoing development journey I'm sharing with you every step of the way.

Current Controls:

W - Up

A - Left

S - Down

D - Right

Num1 - Interact

Q - Choose Selene

E - Choose Emory

ESC - Cancel

R - Restart The Game


But in the future there will be a full-fledged advanced control setup for any type of player.

Please note: I will post an updated early prototype with control settings later because I need to tidy up some mechanics of the game. But I will let you know as soon as the update is available.

👀 What to Expect (So Far):

• Unique item management & inventory system

• Context-based interactions and multiple character loadouts

• Deep lore revealed through documents and exploration

• Survival mechanics with permanent consequences

• Strong focus on user accessibility & keyboard-first controls

🎬 Included on this page:

• Early footage & gameplay breakdowns

• Screenshots from development

• Dev insights and feature highlights

🚧 Development Status:
This game is in active development. There’s no playable prototype yet — but I’m sharing everything as it comes together. Once a stable build is ready, it will be available right here.

🛠️ Devlog Incoming!
A full development log is coming soon, where I’ll dive deeper into mechanics, design choices, and progress updates. Follow the project to stay informed and be part of shaping What Lies Before!

💬 Your Feedback Matters:
Got a gamepad? Testers welcome!
I’m building this game solo and listening to the community. Your input helps shape the features and polish the experience.

Check my YouTube channel and stay tuned:

https://www.youtube.com/@ThunderburstSound