SubOptimal
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Winner of Best Audio award tied evenly with Big Pine Derby in PowerJam#1.
Made in a week for PowerJam#1
Suboptimal is a small horror Point & Click adventure game where you must escape the submarine you are commanding, one way or another...
In the depths of the ocean, your submarine has been plunged into darkness as the power systems failed. One by one, your crew fell mysteriously ill and it's up to you to try and save them.
CONTROLS
- Left click to walk, interact or use item
- Double Left click to walk faster
- Move cursor to top left of screen to access your inventory.
- Left click inventory to select item, then again when over the object you want to use it on
SubOptimal was created in Unity (using PowerQuest by Powerhoof) over a week.
CREDITS
- Design, Development & Art: Dace Kelly - X: @ThriveNugget
- Character Designs: Dace kelly and inspired from Peridium and Drifter
- Music: Horror Mystery Music Pack
Download
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Development log
- Very minor tweaksApr 07, 2024
- Bug fixesApr 06, 2024
- Minor improvementsMar 31, 2024
- Suboptimal post jam updateMar 28, 2024
- Minor bug fixesFeb 26, 2024
- SubOptimal releaseFeb 23, 2024
Comments
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Love your GAME! I just showcased in my 25 Short Horror Games Season 6! Keep up the AWESOME & Spooky Work! | Game 19
16:9|HORIZ:
MOBILE|VERT:A short game but really good, would love to see a 30 min game with these mechanics. Good job devs.
Time Stamp: 0:28
Good stuff!
The Terror of Being Trapped In The Ocean's Depths (New Account)
Loved playing your point & click games!
You even inspired me to start working on one.
Anyways, here's my stream playing the games:
Can't wait to see what you will release next!
That was an epic journey, well done there are some tough moments in there. Thanks so much for playing all of these, I had a lot of fun making them and it was nice to watch yoy playing through them all. You had a little bad luck panning for gold hehe. I’m excited to see what you make, are you using PowerQuest as well? If so, be sure to join their discord it’s filled with help, advice and inspiration. Thanks again for sharing!
Thanks for your reply and checking out my silly video. And thanks for inspiring me to try PowerQuest^^
You got my following with this banger, great job.
5/5
No Rush But Waiting For Your NEXT Awesome game! This is such a great and spooky time!
Im back again because I truly enjoy your games and of course the jump scares are always at a perfect time lol. Keep it up <3
The Headbanging in this spooky game was amazing :P
Really fun, thank you for making it! Looking forward to Point and Click Killer Part three!!!
Thanks so much Pa-Sama, so glad you enjoyed it 😊
Another AMAZING Game!! I loved this! Really loving your games! Keep up the AMAZING work!!
Thanks Jay, your support means so much to us! Glad you liked it 😊
This was such a cool little game. The style is awesome, the story and atmosphere were built up nicely and was really ominous and creepy. 10/10 Great game!
Another fun entry!
Terrifying 2 - For - 1 | Murderous Leviathans
I just wish it wasn’t so short :(Thanks TulipPixie. Great playthrough and thanks so much for your amazing feedback 😊 🙏
If given the option, I might fist fight Stan, but on the other hand, he led me to the love of my life (and the cause of my death)
Haha this was great thanks so much for sharing and your fantastic comment 😀
Two of the most solid jumpscares I've ever experienced in a videogame! Please make a full version of this! I love underwater horror games and this one played on my thalassophobia intensely! Check out my playthrough, if you want:
Fantastic playthrough, really enjoyed your content, thanks for the amazing comment Hauntown, you are awesome!
Thanks for the kind words! Really looking forward to trying out more of your games!
Who knew an eel could fix a system panel Haha Excellent Game!!
Thanks HorrorGameData, appreciate your support. Super useful aren’t they! Belongs in every toolbox 🧰 😊
Point and Click Killer and Suboptimal are 2 solid horror point and clicks, cant wait to see more
Full Play NO Commentary
Thanks Modern Horror Gaming, that’s very kind. We just dropped River of Rage but getting back onto ACT 3 for PCK now thank 😊 🙏
Had a really good time playing this! Unique style and story with a couple good scares!
3 SCARY GAMES #7 | SubOptimal | Passerby | Moves Away
This was great thanks Jaddition, appreciate you including our little game 😊 🙏
Your game was so cool and unique I love it!
Thanks Final Boss Project 😊
Wheres optimal?
It’s not down there that’s for sure 😜
the eels! the HORRORS! this game was very spooky it was short but good :D though i hate the ocean!
EELS
Let them in!
I loved that big snake thing. Spooky.
So glad you liked it 😊
That’s a good idea. Might try and do that sometime in the future thanks MetaVT
At least I got to be a great engineer in the field for a solid 5 minutes!
Ooh you found a bug too, I’ll get that fixed asap, thanks so much for playing and sharing, it helps us so much, hugely appreciated!
My pleasure it was fun! Let's attack that bug lol
Creepy plotline and good visuals i just wish it could've been longer :) it was fun !
Thanks so much for your kind words and playing our little game 😊
This was a super cool little game! I'm amazed you made this in a game jam, very awesome. Great little story and great pixel art! I hate Stan but that just makes it funny. I recommend completely especially to anyone with a fear of deep sea. here is my gameplay video, check it out and sub help my channel grow!
That was really good Bobe-wan, thanks so much for playing and supporting our little game 😊 🙏
You are awesome thanks Muma Mejia for including our little game and your support 😊
Another AMAZING Game!! I loved this and would love to see more with a Giant Shark! Really loving your games! Keep up the AMAZING work!!
Loved it Jay! You are awesome!
Not as awesome as you but trying!! I am waiting very impatiently for your next SUPER AWESOME project!
Man the sprite work and the whole gameplay it was so cool. Love it 🥰🥰
Thanks so much MeainglessAwaz! 🙏
LOVE!!! your games .they always bring good memories even tho there based in horror .my playthrough will help with mechanics of the game because i had issues.
Loved the game regardless.Forget EV we got EEL-V. Wacka Wacka Wacka!
Haha thanks so much buckwilder! Could power a city with these things!
Good
Thanks Artem 😊
good game
Thanks Stone Castle Lab, really appreciate your support 😊