Check my other GMTK 2026 submission aswell!

https://alimoghimi.itch.io/slime-factory

This is one of two projects I worked on and submitted for the GMTK 2026 Game Jam. It’s a 2D endless-runner type game where the sun is setting, and an ivy stem is slowly trying to reach the top of a tall building. staying in the shadows for too long will kill the plant, your life in on a countdown, the sunset.

This game was developed in 1 day, The game in its current state is an endless runner, our game was originally supposed to be level-based with an ending for each stage, showing the actual countdown timer with a happy ending, but a lack of time didn't allow us to finish that. 

Compared to our other entry the game is very incomplete, but it still shows the vision, a soft artsy game. Follow thispage so you can see updates on this game after the jam.

I’m looking forward to your feedback! 

Controls:

Mouse Movement: The Ivy stem follows the mouse.

Gameplay:

• The ivy stem always follows the mouse.
• Another tower's shadow is slowly projecting onto the building. Always stay ahead of it, touching it instantly kills you.
• Avoid staying in shadows cast by things like windows, passing birds, and adjacent cranes.

Credits:

• Ali Moghimi [Itch.io] [Github] 
  • Lead design and programmer, Art
• Arya Parvizi [Itch.io] [Github]
  • Design, Gameplay programmer

BG Music: DKC2 - Stickerbush Symphony
SFX: Downloaded from pixabay but not used in this build (Still in the project)

This game is in an early prototype stage and has few mechanics, as mentioned, compared to our other entry, this game is very incomplete, but it still shows the vision, a soft artsy game. Follow this page so you can see updates on this game after the jam. I would be delighted to hear your ideas and opinions.