Kamchatka

Kamchatka is a single-player 2D side-scrolling psychological horror and puzzle adventure game set in a 1980s Russian military prison that conceals rifts to a mirrored dimension known as the Upside Down. Players control a child subjected to psychic experiments, who must explore both dimensions to rescue other trapped children, using stealth, environmental puzzle-solving, and psychic abilities like telekinesis.

The gameplay loop revolves around exploration, solving environment-based puzzles (e.g., moving objects, activating levers), and evading patrolling enemies using stealth and dimension-swapping mechanics. Players must switch between two characters with unique abilities to progress through increasingly complex sequences while uncovering lore and narrative choices that shape the outcome.

Driven by a deep mystery and atmospheric tension, players gradually piece together the events that unfolded in the facility. Visually, the game adopts a split-screen design to represent the dual realities, with a dark ambient tone and saturated 80s colour palette. Inspired by Stranger Things, particularly its Russian subplot and retro aesthetic, the game aims to appeal to fans of the series and the era, offering a rich, narrative-driven experience with layered mechanics and emotional stakes.

This game is still in development.

Team:

• Miguel Nunes (ist192525) - Programming
• João Lopes (ist199973) - Concept art, 3D art
• Pedro Abreu (ist1112243) - Narrative, level design, programming
• Rodrigo Pinto (ist1113319) - Programming