GraveBound

The air is crisp and the moon is full. You stand atop a treacherous ridge. The valley floor is shrouded in fog. Countless forms pierce the veil. They are gravestones of a lost kingdom, heralds of a malign monument perched above. The castle stands skyward. Its pillars impale the moon’s glow. You feel darkness residing there, a presence you must vanquish.

ABOUT:

GraveBound is a text-based horror game. It combines RPG mechanics with the story-telling of interactive fiction. GraveBound will be released for Windows and Android. Target release is Fall 2023.

FEATURES:

Branching Narrative

GraveBound isn’t simply a text-based game. It is a work of interactive fiction. Choose your own adventure in an RPG where your choices have real consequences. Characters and environments will be affected by your actions. Your story is unique based on your decisions.

Open World Adventure

Explore the 4 horror filled regions of GraveBound’s Stoneholm Kingdom as you choose. Overcome challenges to increase your power. Discover shortcuts to avoid horrific perils. Learn about Stoneholm’s haunted past and find a means to escape.

Utility-Based Exploration

Experience interactive fiction pushed to new limits. GraveBound draws heavy inspiration from 2-D metroidvanias. Find torches to burn past barriers or incinerate your enemies. Recover lost spells to alter impassible terrain.

An Immersive Experience

Experience GraveBound’s Stoneholm Kingdom through handcrafted pixel art and interactive fiction. GraveBound is made by one creator to ensure a unified look, theme and feel as you explore its world of horrors.

Prototype Testing

Help guide GraveBound’s Development! I am currently seeking feedback before further game design. You can help in 2 fun steps:

1) Play the prototype (click here)

2) Complete a survey form (click here)