A prototype metroidvania platformer, made as a final project for a game design course. It was built as a vertical slice by a bunch of sleep deprived uni students so take that into consideration when playing!

Shadow Burrow will send you on a strange and unique adventure in a wild land. Through underground forests and glowing caverns, guide the Ferret as you battle feral creatures and meet odd characters while exploring.

Please note that the ferret in question is on a break, we have a nice stickman filling in for him.

Controls: WASD, space to jump, click to attack.

Secret controls: R will reset the game if you somehow get stuck somewhere, F1 will give you infinite health so you can explore without worrying about difficulty.

Features of ‘Shadow Burrow’ that stand out:

  • Shadow burrow is set in a mystical underground forest, with each part of the map trying to capture a different aspect of the fantasy environment, explore through a connected sequence of rooms to find and see all there is to offer.


  • NPC's are placed around parts of the map, we planned for more interaction with them, including dialogue and backstories, however due to time contraints and uni deadlines this feature could not be fully fleshed out. Please do look out for them regardless, although don't expect much in terms of conversation.


  • Fight many different types of enemies as you play through the game, some crawl, some fly, but all will attempt to attack you in some way. Again, due to uni deadlines, please find amusement in the janky enemy knockback physics.


  • An atmosphere of fantasy and magic, with inspiration from ‘Hollow Knight’, really brings the art style to life. Glowing mushrooms, haunted graveyards and strange NPCs all lean into the fantasy attire of the game.


  • The metroidvania-style of the game incorporates the usual parkour platforming and traps to enhance play experience. A range of spike pits and deadly ponds will make for challenging and enjoyable gameplay!

The game is currently developed as a vertical slice, showing our passion for this genre!


RatKing Games

We are a small indie studio founded in Canterbury, England. We’re passionate about making fun and exciting experiences, so please follow us on Itch, and keep an eye out for our upcoming projects and game jams!

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