Inktober ‘24
This year, I dove into the Inktober craze with an even crazier twist: designing a new game concept every day!
Here are the rules I set for myself:
Each concept is based on the daily prompt (like a Game Jam), and it has to be original. A "mystery game about a solar system stuck in a time loop" for Sun? That’s cheating!
Only ink and paper! I initially started to work with Photoshop and Google Slides but realized that wouldn’t capture the Inktober spirit.
I've created one concept per day, with a couple of combined prompts when I was away, and I had to skip the last two weekends. Each concept includes a screenshot or two, a main description, and some unique selling points. Most of these took me about 1-2 hours, although some are intentionally left vague because I might develop them further!
P.S. Think about collaborating with me instead of just "borrowing" the ideas... or at least invite me to the launch party!
31. Landmark
Lullaby of the Land
"Journey through an ailing world, restoring ancient Landmarks that guard each region. Solve their puzzles and challenges to bring nature back into balance."
30. Violin
Battle of the Bands Tactics
"Gather your quirky bandmates and brawl your way through gigs to claim the crown in the Battle of the Bands!"
29. Navigator
Titan Rangers
"Command a giant mecha with your team, switching roles as needed—defend with shields, take aim with weapons, or navigate with precision!"
25. Scarecrow
Seeds and Bullets
"Take care of your farm by day and take care of the undead by night. Nurture by day, kill by night!"
24. Expedition
Plundered Legacies 2
"Relive old memories through ancient, plundered items and travel back in time to uncover their origins."
21. Rhinoceros
Vivarium Sanctuarium
"Build, balance, and nurture a tiny ecosystem. Introduce essential life forms and even breed rare, procedurally generated insect skins!"
17. Journal + 18. Drive
The Last Pickup
"After starting your new job as a VTC driver, you discover a mysterious journal in the glove compartment. Will you follow its suspicious instructions?"
16. Grungy
Grungy Glide
"Jump and slide through the grungy streets. Sabotage the construction and protect your neighborhood from destruction."
15. Guidebook
A Guidebook to the Future
"You just had to press the button... Now, find your way back home in an extremely distant future where technology and magic are one and the same – with only a guidebook and plenty of confusion."
12. Remote + 14. Roam
In Search for Harmony
"Freely roam a remote temple, choose a meditation spot, and embrace nature while following guided meditation exercises."
11. Snacks
Snack Attack!
"Join the multiplayer frenzy with this collection of microgames! Each snack presents a puzzle to solve - who will eat the most?"
10. Nomadic
Echarse al Monte
"Lead a cuadrilla of rebellious bandoleros through forests and mountains, and return to the people what is rightfully theirs. Free them from government oppression, whatever it takes."
07. Passport
Moral Cargo
"Obtain fake passports and smuggle high-demand items across borders. Make difficult moral decisions, chose what to transport, and impact local communities. Will it be medicine, alcohol... guns?"
05. Binoculars
Trail of Life
"Take on the role of a forest ranger and protect the ecosystem. Follow the trails of endangered animals, use your binoculars to locate them, and ensure they have proper care."