This is a Demo of an action game set in a handcrafted
sci-fi surreal world, Namtar.

FACTSHEET

Experience rebirth and metamorphosis.

Namtar is a sci-fi action-horror game set in a hand-drawn purgatory where beings from countless universes awaken stripped of memory.

DIE,
be reborn,
EXPLORE

Past, present and dreams merge, as you strive to remember who you are and what you’ve become. Take the plunge into the afterlife, communicate with other-worldly creatures and get obliterated by a mesmerizing bullet hell boss fight.

A PORTAL
TO THE uNCONSCIOUS,

or an
alien hell?

GAMEPLAY

Namtar offers a blend of exploration, combat, and narrative set in a surreal purgatory world.

Players progress through a quest-driven storyline, uncovering their past while navigating levels filled with both beauty and grotesque horrors.

PLAYTIME / 10-15 min
TARGET GROUP /
Young Adults +
PLATFORMS / Itch.io, PC

FEATURES

Immersive level design with puzzles that bring the twisted world of Namtar to life.
Dialogue system that drives story progression and character interactions.
Surreal Animated Cinematics with traditional and digital techniques
Fluid player movement with attack combos + dash for engaging combat encounters.
Boss Fight combining bullet-hell and action features

aRTSTYLE / AESTHETIC

grotesque

psychedelic

vibrant

Namtar blends grotesque horror with psychedelic vibrancy, creating a world that is both unsettling and mesmerizing. Inspired by the biomechanical nightmares of H.R. Giger and the dreamlike visions of Moebius, the game uses frame-by-frame animation to bring its alien creatures and landscapes to life. Instead of muted palettes and shadows, it embraces vivid neon hues—pulsating colors, alien flora, and distorted anatomy that feel alive and otherworldly.

The result is a Metroidvania aesthetic distinct from its influences—Blasphemous, Gris, and Castlevania—by leaning into surrealism and radiant body horror. Enemies and environments blur the line between flesh, machine, and dreamscape, evoking both fear and fascination.