Observed arrival · 2026-11-04

Phantom Rift Runners paints its levels in watercolour

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A Melbourne studio presents a four-player co-op roguelite made from scanned watercolour levels, with a free demo, paid playtest nights, and a Founder's Edition.

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For: Co-op game players and Melbourne playtesters
Worth noticing: The page says each level begins as a watercolour painting on 300gsm cotton paper before scanning and assembly.

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The page says the free demo covers the first two biomes, about 90 minutes, and supports online co-op for up to four; progress and unlocked phantoms are said to carry into the full game. It lists PC and Steam Deck for the demo, and PC and Nintendo Switch for the Founder's Edition. The page also advertises full captions and colour-blind-safe palettes.

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