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a neo-noir psychological thriller with a point & click core

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ABOUT ME


Subtales • tales crafted by Sub •

Sub is a solo game dev based in Porto, Portugal, and is the alter ego of Filipe Rodrigues, a guy inspired by loud music and weird movies.

Filipe single-handedly oversees every aspect of game creation and "studio" management, from core strategies and product roadmaps to the development of game design, programming, artistry and sound. For better or worse, every single "thing" in Gloomy Juncture is done by Filipe.

With Subtales, Filipe aspires to create handcrafted indie games, taking advantage of it's storytelling potential. The aim is to craft games characterized by stylized graphics, gameplay inspired by old-school classics, and a rich infusion of cinematic influences.

At the heart of this creative journey is the debut title, Gloomy Juncture. A neo-noir psychological thriller and a character-driven story, with a unique style that blends classic adventure gameplay, a unique hand-drawn 3D world in a neo-noir setting and cutting-edge technology. The aim is to craft an immersive narrative-driven experience, while forging a gameplay style that pays homage to the classic point & click games of the '90s.

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Tales crafted by Sub Subtales: Filipe Rodrigues and Link

For better or worse, every single "thing" in Gloomy Juncture is done by Filipe and Link (the black cat)

THE GAMES


Subtales aspires to create meticulously handcrafted indie games characterized by their stylized graphics, innovative gameplay and a rich infusion of cinematic influences.

GLOOMY JUNCTURE

Adventure Game | PC & Mac

You're not special. You're not a hero. A single gunshot echoes, triggering the wheels of fate.

Discover the haunting tale of Gloomy Juncture as you explore a fully voice-acted and unique hand-drawn 3D world, in a neo-noir setting enhanced by cutting-edge technology.

Uncover a gripping mystery through classic adventure gameplay and step into the shoes of a mundane janitor on the edge of a peculiar world, where obsession takes center stage.

A story-driven game with a gritty atmosphere; blending the hopelessness of REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, unease of VERTIGO and fever of SUSPIRIA. Read More

THE ACCOLADES


Awards and recognition for Gloomy Juncture.

  1. Visual Excellence Award Winner
    BitSummit Drift 2024
  2. Game of the Year Winner
    Spotlight Awards'24
  3. Reveal of the Year Winner
    Spotlight Awards'24
  4. Small Teams Bronze Award Winner
    Tencent GWB Game Awards 24
  5. Curviest Polygon Award Winner
    TGAGWCAGA 2024
  6. Critics' Choice Award Nominee
    Indie Cup Europe'24
  7. Best Game From Portugal Nominee
    DevGAMM Awards 2024
  8. Best Portuguese Game Nominee
    Indie X 2023
  9. Official Selection
    Tiny Teams 2024
  10. Finalist in Raw Fury Games Are Art Initiative
    Reboot Art in Games, Develop Blue 2024
  11. Indie of the Year
    IndieDB | Top 100 Indies 2024
  12. Official Selection
    The MIX | Kinda Funny Spring Showcase 2024
  13. Official Selection
    Brilliant Indie Treasures 2024
  14. Official Selection: Portuguese Delegation (1 of 4 Studios)
    Indie Dev Play Madrid 2024
  15. Official Selection
    ChinaJoy 2024
  16. Official Selection
    Reboot Develop Blue 2024
  17. Official Selection
    Gamiberica: Iberian Games Summit 2023
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