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 tweaks27 days ago
- Bug fixes28 days ago
- Minor improvements35 days ago
- Suboptimal post jam update37 days ago
- Minor bug fixes68 days ago
- SubOptimal release72 days ago
Comments
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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 😊
JUST PERFECT! I am scared of the ocean, i love games like this.
The ending gave me shivers,
Amazing comment thanks so much TheHandThatFeeds 😊
Enjoyed this one!
Wow thanks Josh this is absolutely incredible feedback. I’ll definately take “on board” your advice and implement lots of what you suggested. Thanks so much for playing and taking the time to provide your commentary. Very valuable and much appreciated 😊
Incredibly glad to be of any help at all. Super excited to see what you do next!
Another banger, can't wait for point click killer act 3!
Thanks Rayne. We’re back on it now 😊
Short, little creepy game that I enjoyed playing :)
Thanks foe your great comment Daily Shay, much appreciated 😊
Haha glad you liked it thanks Gazuku 😊
Haha love it thanks PolarBearProblems. Appreciate you playing our little game and your great comments!
Nice Game!
Thanks rizki20! Much appreciated 👏
Nice little horror game
Thanks so much SabrinaVampirschi, glad you enjoyed our little game 😊
Praise the eel God! Haha thanks Bounty, appreciate you playing our little game 😊
My Review:
Game had some great horror moments and great visuals. Only bummer was the lack of use of point and click elements and puzzles but its just nitpick. overall a Good Game!
Thanks so much Zendasian. Might try and extend it sometime in future 🤔
Thanks so much CatDadGaming. Tried to make River of Rage a little longer, but we only get a week. So glad you enjoyed it 😀
good game! good use of atmosphere and darkness! liked the last scare with the eel god
Thanks for your kind words and playing our little game demonkingt 😊
Thanks Dlerg_Husk, will do! Having lots of fun making them 😊
That was hilarious I loved your commentary, so good! Thanks for playing and helping support our little game AngrierTravis 😊
I loved every bit of this! Did run into a bug and it wouldn't let me further the game, but a simple restart did the trick! Fantastic job!
That was awesome thanks swift3dge. I’ve had a shot at fixing that for others hopefully, just wanted tocsay thanks for reporting it and for playing and sharing your content. Means so much to us!
I'm glad I could help! Of course! This was an awesome game and I look forward to more 😁
IT'S IN MY HEAD!! I NEED TO FOCUS AND SAVE MY CREWMATES SO DON'T WORRY I'VE GOT MY TRUSTY WRENCH!! Youtube Link -
You’ve got this! 😊 Thanks for playing Varazo!
Thanks Horrorgorillas! Loved your playthrough and your blue lighting hack to see in the dark was pretty impressive haha - hadn’t factored that in for sure :)