PRESS KIT DEV LOG

Explore a surreal, interconnected, labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items, solve puzzles, and try to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

• Discover a dense, atmospheric, puzzle box world with multiple layers of secrets
• Collect items that each have multiple uses and let you manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways
• Tread carefully as you encounter creatures both beautiful and unsettling. You must assess for yourself what is safe and dangerous
• Custom engine/renderer built specifically for pixel art on modern hardware. Animal Well looks and plays like no other game
• Takes inspiration from the survival horror genre, adventure games, and Nintendo classics such as the original Zelda and Metroid

TEAM

Billy Basso is the sole developer of Animal Well. Prior to this he spent the past 10 years programming games at larger studios, including Netherrealm, Phosphor Games, and Level Ex. He has had graphics work featured in SIGGRAPH. This will be his first independent release.

Dan Adelman started the indie games businesses at Xbox and Nintendo of America over a decade ago and later helped bring indie hits Axiom Verge 1&2, Mages of Mystralia, and Chasm to market. He's facilitated the launch of hundreds of titles. Dan was brought on in 2021 to help with business & marketing.

Thank you

After almost 7 years of development I am overjoyed to announce that ANIMAL WELL is finally available! I encourage people to find a small group of friends to play along with, and refrain from looking secrets up on the internet. Once you've reached your limit, join the broader community, see what others have found, and maybe make some new friends. The Animal Well community has some of the most shockingly talented and dedicated people you will ever meet.