Hey everyone! I'm excited to announce that the first demo of Into The Deep is now live and available to download on itch.io, as well as playable directly in your browser.

About the Game

Into The Deep is a turn-based tactical adventure game that plunges you into the dark depths of a lost dwarven city. You'll lead a brave group of dwarves through dangerous catacombs, fighting to reclaim their home from an ancient evil.

This is my first game, and it began as a learning project in early 2024. Now, I'm finally able share a playable version with all of you! The game still has a long way to go, but I want to gather feedback from players as fast as possible, because I'm completely unable to say if I go the right direction without help. In Germany we have a saying “I can't see the forest through all the trees”. And that sums it up quite well.

What's in the Demo?

This demo focuses on giving you a feel for the core gameplay mechanics. It's centered around tactical turn-based combat, where your squad of dwarves must outsmart enemies in strategic battles. While there's a lot more planned (like story and progression systems), this demo gives you a glimpse of the core of Into The Deep.

You'll have access to:

• Two playable levels that showcase the tactical combat system.
• A few initial abilities for the characters Amos and Rocky.
• The chance to experiment with different weapons, skills and strategies
• Three enemy types

What's missing?

Quite a bit! There's no story or progression yet, and a few key features—like camp upgrades, more levels, and new characters—are still in development. But your feedback at this stage is incredibly valuable!

What's Next?

Here's a preview of what's coming up:

• Camp Expansion: Upgrade your camp to unlock better gear and recruit new characters.
• New Characters: Amos and Rocky will receive more unique skills, and a third dwarf will soon join the team.
• More Levels: New, more challenging levels are in the works.
• Items, Skills, and Loot: More equipment, abilities, and loot are on the way, including some exciting new headgear and abilities.

Regular Updates

I'm working on the game daily, and I plan to release updates on a regular basis. You can expect to see new features, improvements, and bug fixes rolled out frequently. Keep an eye on this page for the latest news and changelogs!

Join the development journey!

I'm still learning as a developer, and I'd love to hear what you think. Your feedback will directly influence how the game evolves! There's a feedback form in the demo (though currently not working due to a Trello issue), and you can always join my Discord to chat, share ideas, or report bugs.

Thank you all for your support! I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing where this journey takes us.

But most importantly: Have Fun!

– Tobi