American software author. Pixel & PSG ludodesigner. Digital horror enthusiast. Man [he + any].

"Fair, delicate, hairless: the immortal visage." 

A short, surreal fantasy horror adventure (with minor platformer elements).

[ Completion time: 8-15 minutes ]
[ Progress is not saved. Options are saved. ]



Controls can be remapped in the options menu.

=== Keyboard ===

 [D-Pad] : WASD, Arrows   : ( Move )
         [A] : Z, J, Space    : ( Interact )
         [B] : X, K, Q        : ( Jump / Strafe )
 [START] : C, L, E, Enter : ( Pause )
[SELECT] : V, ;, R        : ( Other )


=== Gamepad ===

 [D-Pad] : Sticks, D-Pad
         [A] : A
         [B] : B
 [START] : Start
[SELECT] : Back

Left-Stick  : ( Analog movement )
Right-Stick : ( Temple camera )


=== Mouse ===

Left-Click: Touch Control


== In case of emergency ==
Press "Left-Alt + 1" to reset control mappings. ("Left-Option" on mac.)
Press "Left-Alt + 3" to reset graphics options.
Press "Left-Alt + 0" to restart the game. (Caution: may have unwanted effects.)​


The following program contains bright flashing lights. It also contains harsh, high-contrast graphics.

The following program contains disturbing and violent content. This includes blood and gore. Viewer discretion is advised.


Generative artificial intelligence programs and features (genAI) were purposefully avoided and not used in the production of this software. This includes all phases of conceptualization, research, development, marketing, and publication. I value intentional design as a method of quality and a praxis of life.​​


Itch.io: https://clark-padmore.itch.io/acoetis
My site: https://www.clarkpadmore.com/games/acoetis

Acoetis