The Studio
Darkmancer Games is a small independent studio making handmade 2D games that are easy to pick up and hard to put down. Our first title — a fast, fun mobile run-and-gun — is nearing completion, with more dark worlds already taking shape.
Coming Soon · 2026
Our First Game
Run-and-gun 2D platformer • Mobile
A bright, arcade-style shooter with a simple, playful art style — easy to learn, satisfying to master. Blast through waves of enemies in quick, addictive runs built for mobile. Title reveal coming soon.
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Physical Release Plans
Thinking about a physical release on SNES or Sega Genesis: cartridge, box and a printed manual. It’ll cost more than digital. Small-batch…
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Sparks Fly
One of the cyborg crocodiles, on its way out. You need to be careful fighting this guy. More when it’s closer.
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The Game Won’t Be Free
The game is close to finished. One thing has changed since I last wrote about it. I said this one would be…
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The Final Boss Is Finished
The final boss is finished, which means every boss in the game is now built. Eight stages, and the last fight is…
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Here’s Some Work From The Game
Here’s some work from the game. Eight stages, and plenty more where this came from.
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Yes, This Game Has Aliens
Take me to your leader.
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The Stage 4 Boss Is Done
The stage 4 boss is finally complete — comfortably the biggest thing built for this game so far.
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The Bosses Are Taking A While
Bosses are the most difficult part of putting a game together — but this one is looking like the nicest so far.
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