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Game Designer & Mechanics Developer · 2025

Out of Place

A 2D suspense shooter and prop-hunt game where you hunt suspicious objects that move only in the dark.

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Mechanics & Tools

  • Game Design
  • Stealth Mechanics
  • Unity
  • C#
  • 2D Tilemaps
  • Lighting Systems

Game Design Overview

Out of Place is a 2D suspense shooter and prop-hunt-inspired Game a Week project. Players must shoot suspicious objects that move only when the lights are off, surviving on limited ammunition and uncovering the real threats in a flickering, eerie environment. It features stealth-horror gameplay tied to flickering lights and dynamic tile-based room behaviors.

Core Design Highlights

  • Designed core stealth-horror mechanics tied directly to flickering lights
  • Built player shooting, real vs. fake prop detection, and tile-based room behaviors
  • Created level progression and exit unlock systems keyed to enemy clearance
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