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Indie Game Developer // Artist /// COMMISSIONS OPEN (check linktree) DEPTH ABOVE DEMO AVAILABLE at darxkl05.itch.io/depth-above Linktree: linktr.ee/darxkl05 Itch.io: darxkl05.itch.io Newgrounds: darxkl05.newgrounds.com

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

THE SECOND DEMO FOR DEPTH ABOVE JUST RELEASED! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it ^^ darxkl05.itch.io/depth-above gamejolt.com/games/depth_... #DepthAbove #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

DEPTH ABOVE'S SECOND DEMO WILL BE COMING OUT TOMORROW! The steam release will come soon after, with full controller support and many more extras #DepthAbove #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An extra showcase of the updated visuals from Depth Above's second demo release, coming out next week!! #DepthAbove #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

THE TRAILER FOR THE SECOND DEMO IS OUT! It features all the new content and updated scenes in the game's current state #DepthAbove #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

Depth Above Demo 2.0.0 Trailer

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The full trailer for Depth Above's second demo will be releasing TOMORROW!It features improved scenes from the first demo and all the new scenes added #DepthAbove #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

With all the underwater scenes coming up, players can now get even more immersed with improved, bug-less graphics, Coming out this month! #DepthAbove #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

With the final stages of development being done, DEPTH ABOVE's second demo will be releasing NEXT MONTH! The date will be announced after the trailer's release #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A small preview of the new locations and music tracks you will find in Depth Above's second demo, coming out on steam soon! #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Here's some of the mastering behind the lines recorded by @ultranativefric.bsky.social (Ari Villalon), coming out in Depth Above's next demo coming to Steam! #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror #devlog #godot #screenshotsaturday #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Thorn-like figures, now buried in a forgotten land of infinite extension. Just a hint of what will be revealed in Depth Above's second demo #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Some of the process behind Depth Above's new thumbnail art. Featured on the game's steam page (soon), itch.io & gamejolt #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #graphicdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Depth Above's new thumbnail art for the release of the second demo (coming out really soon) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #graphicdesign #demo

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Updated the settings menu layout and added individual toggle options for the different parts of the HUD in Depth Above #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #sounddesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Some clips from the process behind "Ruinous Leverage" from the map layout to the final animated artwork, playable in Depth Above's full release #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

My most experimental and unique render so far, "Ruinous Leverage". It will be part of Depth Above's full release www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Some of the most important sea sights in Depth Above, with a few of them already being part of its next relase! #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #sounddesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Stoked to announce that Mia Rorah will be voicing both some unnamed employees and Lynn, one of the main and most important characters in Depth Above! #indiehorrorgame #gamedesign #gamedev #horror #devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #sounddesign #voiceacting

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Happy to announce that @brightmaddox.bsky.social will be taking the role of Joseph Westcott in Depth Above, the most important character in the next release of the game! #indiehorrorgame #gamedesign #gamedev #horror #devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #sounddesign #voiceacting

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Updated the drowning effects on Depth Above after some feedback (red-overlay warning + damage visual effect + SFX) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2 #sounddesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

@ultranativefric.bsky.social will be taking the role of the Unnamed Employees and a new monster in Depth Above's second demo! Their amazing work will be part of the most important scene on the next release, so I hope you look forward to it ^^ #indiehorrorgame #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

"Leave", is the first trailer showcasing everything you can expect from the second demo of Depth Above prior to its full announcement. #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror #devlog #godot #screenshotsaturday #ps2

Leave - Depth Above 2nd Demo Trailer

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The sound design behind one of the most important scenes of Depth Above's second demo (excluding ambience) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The initial sketch and the final in-game version of the last map from the Depth Above's first section #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Recorded some clips showing the making of my latest render "Observant Meridian" www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #WIP #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Made a new render showing the first view the player will get when entering the second section of Depth Above www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Posted a 2025 recap video on Depth Above, highlighting some parts of the development and experiences with the game over the year #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #screenshotsaturday #ps2

Depth Above 2025 Recap

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Added random rotation and movement to objects floating underwater in Depth Above #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR <3 While it's been full of work, stress and unfortunate tragic events, 2025 has been a great year for Depth Above and my self personally. You can see me ramble about this and other things on the devlog I just posted #indiehorrorgame #indiegamedev #gamedev #devlog #screenshotsaturday

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Devlog #18 - 2025 Talk, First section of the game finished , Scene 1 Updates

( JUST A PREVIEW, NOT THE ACTUAL RENDER, I'LL UPDATE THIS ONCE THE RENDER IS DONE ) SCENES: Updated scene 1 map layout and added decorations Almost finished S6 Swimming / Drowning / Breathing mechanic...

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

VOICE ACTORS! I'm looking for people willing to voice a somewhat important character in Depth Above and some other minor roles for the next release. If interested, DM me here or email me (open for pricing discussion if needed) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #indiegamedev #gamedev #voiceactor #va

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Updated note interactions with a dynamic background (pulsating posterize effect) #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

An early preview of some of the different locations you will find in Depth Above's next demo release youtu.be/oP2GEyRPIz4 #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Some of the process behind my latest render "Distended Accretion" www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #WIP #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Updated underwater controls and added breathing and drowning mechanics to Depth Above's next demo #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween everyone! Here's my latest render "Distended Accretion" from the second demo of Depth Above www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The highlights video from BCN Game Fest is out! Thanks to everyone that stopped by Depth Above's stand ^^ youtu.be/_HhpF3Cw-14 #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #retro #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #2000s #horror #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2

Depth Above at BCN Game Fest 2025 Highlights

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

THANK YOU SO MUCH to every person that came by and played Depth Above at @bcngamefest.bsky.social. It's been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had as a game developer, and getting to know everyone was so nice! I'll be posting some new stuff soon, so stay tuned! #indiegamedev #gamedev

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

THE MAP IS OUT! DEPTH ABOVE WILL BE SHARING A STAND WITH ANOTHER GAME STUDIO AT EXH 28. Hope to see some of you there ^^ #BCNGF2025 #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #indiegamedev #gamedev #horror

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I'm extremely happy to announce that DEPTH ABOVE WILL BE AT BCN GAME FEST next week! I'll be there for the entirety of the event, and you'll be able to play the game's demo and get some free merch items related to Depth Above #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #indiegamedev #gamedev #horror #convention

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Some scene and lore updates from Depth Above youtu.be/th7JyFIZOig #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps1 #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Implemented underwater movement with swimming animations in Depth Above #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps1 #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Clips from the process behind my latest render "Suffused Remembrance" www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #WIP #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Made a render showcasing the most important scene from the first section of my game www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #retro #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #WIP #devlog #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Showcasing some of Depth Above's lore using renders from the in-game locations youtu.be/OyuYlndIH90 #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps1 #retro #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #2000s #horror #devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Redesigned the UI and HUD of Depth Above [Inventory layout and navigation] #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps1 #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday #ps2

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Some cut content from the demo and clips from new scenes youtu.be/CDaBS1uL_7A #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday

Depth Above's (Demo 1.0.0) Cut Content

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Some clips from the process behind my latest render "Pervasive Effusion" www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dar... #3d #3drender #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmental #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #WIP #art #mapdesign

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

In-game clip of the axe, which replaces the nightstick as Depth Above's first weapon #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps1 #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday

darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Decided to revisit Depth's Above and its unlockables youtu.be/GAlNTVb4IBE #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday

Depth Above (Demo) Unlockables

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Some new areas I made for from Depth Above's latest scene youtu.be/TKNBduGD6II #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday

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darxkl05 @darxkl05.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

First version of a shader and in-game environment for underwater sections #indiehorror #indiehorrorgame #3dhorror #psx #ps2 #ps1 #retro #environmentaldesign #gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #analoghorror #arg #2000s #horror#devlog #godot #godothorror #godothorrorgame #godot3d #screenshotsaturday