Everdeep Aurora

Developer: Nautilus Games
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Buy it from: Steam
Release Date: TBD

Made by some of the devs behind Death’s Door and Go Mecha Ball, Everdeep Aurora presents a more cozy and atmospheric take on a post-apocalyptic game. Set in the time after a meteor has collided with the planet, you take on the role of Shell, a cat-like explorer armed with a drill that can burrow deep below the surface. After your mother goes missing you resolve to find her, with your only clue a note leading you down into the depths below the village into caverns filled with oddball scavengers and platforming challenges to face.

Everdeep Aurora is a visual stunner, using the aesthetic of a 16-bit game to establish itself as a stunning and atmospheric adventure that feels equal parts Hollow Knight and Steamworld Dig. As you delve deeper, new 16-bit filters show off the change in scenery, which are cool moments that help to build up its atmosphere even further. With no combat, Everdeep Aurora focuses more on platforming action and adventure-like quests to set the mood and give you a sense of growth throughout Shell’s journey.