The Underworld Engine: 
The Core

The world did not end.

It evolved.

Far beyond the age of humanity, the Underworld Engine continues its eternal work. Souls flow through forgotten systems. Ancient cities sleep beneath forests of crystal and steel. Machines dream. Gods linger. Something waits beneath it all.

Your are Corte.  Your memory lost.  All you can remember is your name, and a woman's voice..  

Awakening within the Shallow Growth Cradle, a strange nursery where souls are cultivated and reborn, you begin a journey through the ruins of a world that no longer remembers its creators.

Explore vast interconnected regions, battle corrupted entities, discover lost technologies, and unravel the mysteries hidden within the Engine itself.

Every path leads deeper.

Every answer raises new questions.

Features

⚙️ Explore a 2D science-fantasy world

⚔️ Fast-paced action combat and platforming

👻 Encounter lost souls, machines, and forgotten civilizations

🌿 Traverse the Shallow Growth Cradle and beyond

🔮 Discover powerful abilities and ancient relics

🗺️ Unlock shortcuts and interconnected regions

📖 Uncover deep environmental storytelling and hidden lore

Current Demo

This early prototype introduces players to:

  • Corte's journey
  • The Shallow Growth Cradle
  • The Nutrient Transit System
  • The Sanctuary Node
  • Core movement and combat systems
  • Exploration mechanics
  • Early worldbuilding of the Underworld Engine universe

The full vision includes a sprawling interconnected world, unique biomes, powerful enemies, evolving abilities, and the mysteries surrounding the Engine's ultimate purpose.

A World Between Life and Machine

Immortal Future blends elements of Metroidvania exploration, action-adventure combat, science fantasy, dark mythology, and philosophical storytelling into a single interconnected journey.

Welcome to the Cradle.

The Engine is waiting.

Updated 2 days ago
Published 4 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorCristopherJG
GenreAdventure, Role Playing
Tags2D, Hacking, mecha, megaman, Metroidvania, Pixel Art, Puzzle-Platformer, soulsvania, streetfighter
Average sessionAbout a half-hour
InputsKeyboard, Gamepad (any), Joystick
AI DisclosureAI Assisted, Code, Graphics, Text

Development log

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Log in and click the main character roster to start the game.

Soulsvania and Street Fighter type controls - tutorial in game 

Other skills:
Map- press T to zoom camera out and check map - costs Core
Hide UI - press O
Chakra screen - press P (wip)