Encaved
Horror survival adventure set in ancient mines — co-op, crafting, and minecart traversal.
- In dev
- Flagship title
- Co-op
- Multiplayer
What this showsShows current creative leadership on a flagship title — scoping ambition, art direction, and multi-system gameplay before public launch.
- Role
- Founder & Creative Director, ForestlyGames
- Timeline
- Pre-production through active development
- Problem
- Create a horror survival experience that blends exploration, resource systems, and co-op tension without losing Roblox accessibility.
- Outcome
- In-development flagship with mine environments, character roster, upgrade loops, and prototype gameplay validated through internal playtests.
- Skills demonstrated
- Creative direction · Systems design · Narrative worldbuilding · Production leadership
Overview
Encaved is a horror survival adventure through ancient mines filled with monsters, secrets, and unpredictable events. Players ride minecarts, mine resources, upgrade tools, and fight spirits — blending horror with simulator-style progression.
Direction
- Built a cohesive world around the mine setting, character cast, and escalating threat
- Prototyped core loops — exploration, mining stations, upgrades, and co-op survival
- Featured as a primary showcase title on the ForestlyGames studio site
Relevance
Demonstrates forward-looking product leadership — shaping a multi-system game before launch, not only shipping what already exists.