With only 12 hours remaining until the jam starts, we have announced this years THEME : Invasion.
Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling adventure where creativity and fear collide. This is your chance to craft a horror masterpiece and share it with the world. Whether you're an indie game dev veteran or new to game development, join us for a thrilling experience.
Are you asking your self if you want to join? Why not give it a go, you will learn some things, meet new people and there are 100+ Licensed sounds that you could earn just by using your critical, creative thinking! Give it a go! We look forward to seeing you all here!
Rules
- Team Size: 1-5 members per team. Collaborate, create, and share the scares together.
- Original Content: All assets, code, and designs must be created during the jam. You may use publicly available or open-source assets, but they must be properly credited.
- Your Prototype MUST run as a browser upload here on itch.io.
- The reason this is a necessary step is for the judging and reduction of malware.
- Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted before the jam ends. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Appropriateness: Content must adhere to community guidelines. No offensive, hateful, or illegal material will be permitted.
Schedule
- Start Date: 30th January 2025
- End Date: 2nd March 2025
- Theme Announcement: 29th of January
Judging Criteria
Games will be judged on the following:
- Adherence to Theme: How well the game reflects the announced theme.
- Scare Factor: How effectively the game delivers horror.
- Originality: Unique ideas and creative execution.
- Gameplay: Engaging mechanics and fun to play.
- Visual and Audio Design: The atmosphere created through visuals and sound.
Prizes
100 + Licensed Sounds To First Place.
FAQ
- Can I work solo? Yes! Solo developers are welcome.
- Can I use pre-existing assets? Only open-source or publicly available assets are allowed, and proper credits are mandatory.
- How do I form a team? Use the community forum or Discord channel to find teammates.
- What tools can I use? Any game development tools or engines are allowed. Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot—your choice!
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Let’s make this year’s Drop Bears Annual Horror Jam unforgettable. Start planning your terrifying idea's. The countdown begins!