The Indigo Parallel
MY NEW GAME
My new game is called Absolute Insanity here is the Steam page:
will be a playtest soon, stay tuned!
Update 3.72
- Adjustments to certain game objects to optimize flow.
- Randomization of some objects in some levels to create variation.
- Soda Level doors open up more often.
- More levels fade into black before moving to a new scene.
- Fixed an issue that stopped replays of the New Tokyo Path more than once per game session.
- All audio gets paused when the menu is brought up.
- Increased hitbox size on the “next bot” in the backrooms level.
Bugs Fixes.
UPDATE 3.6
Cursor locks to the center of the screen when game is focused.
Other Settings in Menu Added with:
- Mouse Sensitivity
- FOV (Field of View) Settings
- Monochromatic mode for those with color Sensitivity
- Insanity Level (with 4 selections)
Weird stuff happens in the mines once you input a special code somewhere.
“Flashbang” transitions between scenes removed, now it fades from a black screen.
x2 New Branches that open on certain conditions.
I hid a horse image in the game.
Unique things happen when insanity mode is higher than 1.
Adjustments to when some branches open up.
Photosensitive Warning at the start of game.
Bug Fixes.
FREE SOUNDTRACK
The Indigo Parallel OST is now available for FREE: to the full soundtrack here on YouTube:
UPDATE 3.0
New update featuring additional branching pathways, new music, UI pause menu revamp, and more!
UPDATE AND DEMO
Update 2.0 is live plus a Demo
A new major update is live and a free demo is available on both Steam and itch.io
link: Updates in the works
There is a massive update I am working on for the game. Including adding additional branching pathways. Here is a sneak peak:
in The Indigo Parallel
music in the game was made by 4 musicians.
J Ryan Halpenny:
The Love Of Noise:
NOTES
Thank you
I want to thank everyone who has supported me. It took 5 years to make this game and I’ve poured my soul into it. Your support means the world to me.
Versions and Updates
Versions of the game will be shown on the computer when booting the game, and on the application name at runtime, example: “The Indigo Parallel 1.81”. Minor updates, including hot fixes, will increase the version like this: 1.81 —> 1.82. Major updates including new content and branching pathways increase the version like this: 1.81 —> 1.9.
Bug Reports
Please report any bugs to the bug-report channel on Discord TRAILER
New Trailer is live
The Indigo Parallel comes out in a month so here is a new trailer for the game! It is now featured on the steam page.
Here is the trailer on YouTube:
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Join the Reddit Page!
The Indigo Parallel has an official Reddit page. Join it here: the Discord Server!
If you are interested in the game, the progress and its development, here is the official Discord server: server is also the place were I get feedback from testers to improve the game.
Feel free to join!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
How The Expanse turned me into a Game Developer
I started with being a VR designer on The Expanse TV show in 2017 (season 3) onwards to making my own games. For both game development and VR simulations (for TV) I use Unity as the gaming engine.
spent 4 years on The Indigo Parallel and I am very passionate about it. While carefully listening to feedback from testers I strive to make the best and most unique game possible. I also want to thank all The Expanse fans who are showing interest in my game.
About the Game
Inspired by the captivating visuals and surreal gameplay of LSD: Dream Emulator and the narrative experimentation of The Stanley Parable, The Indigo Parallel offers a fascinating, immersive experience that is both strange and exhilarating. What truly sets The Indigo Parallel apart is its procedural nature. The game changes dynamically depending on the choices you make, so every playthrough is completely unique.
In addition to its mind-bending visuals and compelling narrative, The Indigo Parallel is also filled with simple but interesting puzzles that challenge your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. These puzzles are woven seamlessly into the game’s narrative, creating a cohesive and immersive experience that keeps you engaged and intrigued throughout your journey.
Each element of this game, from the hieroglyphics to game play, the textures to the models, has been created through years of passion by a solo developer.
Be prepared, this game is weird.
Key features:
- Non-linear gameplay with branching pathways, filled with hidden features.
- Levels that are altered by choices made, making each playthrough different.
- Beautiful and immersive environmental storytelling.
- Stunning soundtrack featuring music by J Ryan Halpenny and Decima1.
Game Discussion
Steam User 31
A surprisingly lengthy surreal walking sim. Fantastic music, strange ambiance, and light horror elements. A few minigames throughout add a bit of action, and while those aspects are rather basic they shake up the pace a bit.
I played the game for one 2 hour sitting too far and I estimate that I have seen far less than half of what the game has to offer.
It also has a non-zero number of Family Guy references, so that's worth noting as well
Steam User 13
This game is super trippy, and I'm enjoying the ride. It's got bizarre colorful environments and an insane labyrinth of strange. I've been playing for four hours and I still think I've got a ways to go. There's occasional odd puzzles (some have eluded me), a little bit of shooty stuff, but mostly it seems like you're just meant to experience the journey. I wish it had a toggle shift sprint option, there's a lot of walking and exploring. I play with a PS5 controller seems to work fine. Going back for more.
Steam User 7
A very unique,memorable and ahead of its time experience of a game that is at the same time cool, cryptic, beautiful, eerie, fun, and often surprisingly gripping.
Looking forward to immersing myself in it again soon (with tons of new updates to check out), but I figured that shouldn't hold me back from giving this the recommendation it deserves :)
Steam User 9
For the best experience, set Insanity Level to 4 and take a hit every time the voices mention Daisy.
Steam User 6
---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS
---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't
---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf
---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma
---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer
---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data
---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls
---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding
---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☑ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life
---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond
---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money
---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs
---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
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---{ Author }---
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At the end of the day, this game is not for everyone. it is very weird. you rae just put into some weird worlds with no objective. every human will play this differently, because every decision of what button you press, what wall you walk into etc. counts. I think its good to try the demo first and if you like it buy it, it's only 10 bucks for a hidden and underrated gem.
also i need steam points pls
Steam User 4
Bought it twice, for me and my girlfriend. Explored every nook and cranny and still finding new content every time I boot it up. That's how good this game is.
I think the dev is a creative genius and really hope more people can give this game a chance.
Currently trying to put the story together and we're having a blast!
Steam User 3
The best way to play this game is to just go with the flow, most of the stuff will most definitely NOT make sense at the beginning. The more you play this game the more you will understand how it works, or at the very least how or why you are there and that's what makes this game so enjoyable, its a mystery uncovered through someones horrible mental state.