Support Relentless Dark Development

As the solo developer behind Relentless Dark, this project has been a labor of love, and I’m so excited to finally share my passion with the world. Your support and feedback mean EVERYTHING to me as I yearn to create the most intense and terrifying zombie horde experience imaginable. Whether you want to follow the development, contribute ideas, or simply be part of the community, I’d love for you to join me as I move forward, one small step at a time.

Relentless Dark is designed to be a pulse-pounding, 4-player cooperative zombie horde game, where teamwork and instinct are pushed to their absolute limits. With a haunting atmosphere, brutal combat, and an unforgiving AI, every moment will feel like a fight for survival. Can you and your friends endure the relentless onslaught, or will the darkness swallow you whole?

Oh also this is my first game, wish me luck!

Website: https://www.relentlessdark.com/

Discord: https://discord.gg/EwRhYXyvZy

Why Early Access?

I'm launching Relentless Dark in Early Access because I believe in the power of community feedback. As a solo developer, getting real-world input from players is crucial to making this game as fun, challenging, and terrifying as possible. Early Access allows me to work with you to refine the experience, fix bugs, and balance gameplay mechanics.

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1. Your Feedback Matters

I want Relentless Dark to be shaped by the people who play it. By joining Early Access, you’ll have the chance to provide direct feedback that can help improve the game, especially when it comes to balancing the intense co-op multiplayer and zombie horde mechanics.

2. Help Build the Community

Early Access is about more than just development—it’s about building a community. I’d love for you to be part of this journey as we shape the game together. Your insights, ideas, and support will help make Relentless Dark an unforgettable experience, and you’ll be a key part of its evolution.

3. Funding for Development

Since I’m developing this game on my own, Early Access will help provide the resources needed to keep improving the game. Your support will allow me to keep working full-time on the game, fixing bugs, adding new content, and polishing everything for the full release.

4. Test Multiplayer and Performance

With Relentless Dark being a 4-player cooperative game, Early Access gives me a chance to test server stability, matchmaking, and performance on a larger scale. This will allow me to ensure the multiplayer experience runs smoothly when the game fully launches.

5. Grow Interest and Momentum

Early Access gives me more time to generate buzz around Relentless Dark. Regular updates and improvements will keep the community engaged and excited, while also giving new players a reason to jump in and see what’s new.

6. Set Realistic Expectations

By being transparent about the game’s development stage, I hope to set realistic expectations. Early Access players know they’re part of the development process, and your feedback is crucial as I continue to build and polish the game.

7. Iterative Updates

Early Access lets me release updates and new content gradually, based on your feedback. This iterative approach ensures that each new addition makes the game better and that we’re building something together that we’ll love to play.

I’m looking forward to sharing this journey with you. Your support during Early Access will be invaluable in bringing Relentless Dark to life. Thank you for joining me in this terrifying adventure!

How long will Relentless Dark be in Early Access?



I’m planning for Relentless Dark to be in Early Access for about 1-2 years. Developing a game as ambitious as this—especially as a solo developer—takes time to get right. Here’s why:

1. Balancing Gameplay and Difficulty

With Relentless Dark being a 4-player cooperative zombie horde game, fine-tuning the difficulty, pacing, and mechanics will be key to making sure it’s both challenging and fun. I’ll need time to test, iterate, and gather feedback to make sure the difficulty scales well and the gameplay feels rewarding.

2. Adding New Content and Features

Over the course of Early Access, I plan to add more maps, enemies, weapons, and game modes. I want to make sure each new feature is carefully implemented and polished. This takes time, and I want to ensure each addition is meaningful and adds depth to the experience.

3. Fixing Bugs and Optimizing Performance

With Relentless Dark being multiplayer, server stability and performance optimization are top priorities. Throughout Early Access, I’ll be fixing bugs, improving performance, and making sure the game runs smoothly on as many systems as possible. This ongoing process will require extensive testing and adjustments.

4. Building a Community-Driven Game

Since I’m developing Relentless Dark with the help of player feedback, I want to take the time to listen, respond, and implement suggestions from the community. Creating a great game is a collaborative effort, and I want to ensure I’m making the best possible experience based on your input.

5. Polishing and Finishing Touches

Even after most of the content is in place, I’ll need time for polishing and ensuring everything works together seamlessly. From fine-tuning gameplay mechanics to perfecting the atmosphere and visuals, the final stages of development will be all about giving Relentless Dark that extra level of detail.

In short, I want to take the time needed to ensure that when Relentless Dark fully launches, it will be the best possible version of the game. Your patience and support during this Early Access period will be invaluable in helping me make this vision a reality!