01 / Fantasy action RPG
Follow the way down
Leave the open world behind and descend into modular catacombs. Branching routes, encounters, and treasure give you reasons to look beyond the next chamber.
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A WORLD BEYOND THE FAMILIAROtherworldly StrugglesEvery journey begins somewhere.Fantasy action RPGPromotional concept artTHE STUDIO
Size doesn’t matter.
Passion does.
Black Fruit Studios is an independent, one-person studio built around a love of games and the craft of making them. I bring creative curiosity and an engineering mindset to every project, building worlds I’m excited to share and experiences worth getting lost in.
I’m Max, the developer behind Black Fruit Studios. My background in competitive gaming, engineering, and robotics shapes how I approach game design. With over a decade of Unreal Engine experience, I focus on gameplay systems, optimization, and the creative direction that gives each project its character.
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Our games are shaped by attention to detail, thoughtful systems, and a love of playing. From the response of a single action to the way mechanics work together, the small things deserve care. That means testing, tweaking, and revisiting ideas until they feel right—not just until they work. The goal is to turn passion into games that feel good to play, reward curiosity, and give players reasons to come back.
Our craft
Unreal Engine is the foundation, but the craft is in how everything comes together: responsive gameplay, connected systems, a clear visual identity, and careful optimization. My engineering background informs how I build and refine those systems; my experience as a player keeps the focus on how they feel. I’m also willing to build proprietary tools and technology when existing solutions fall short. The aim is to reduce repetitive work, scale production, and give a one-person studio more room for creative ambition. Prototyping, iteration, and player feedback keep that technology focused on what matters: the game.
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Otherworldly Struggles
The next adventure lies beneath.
Explore a fantasy world above and below ground. Gather resources, develop your equipment, and build up your village before descending into branching catacombs.
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In-game development capture
02 / Fantasy action RPG
Prepare for the unknown
Gather wood, mine ore, and fish to supply your crafting and cooking. Develop equipment for melee, ranged, or magic playstyles, and decide what to bring into the depths.
03 / Fantasy action RPG
Build a place to return to
Upgrade village facilities and assign workers to timed resource production. Bring the journey back home, then prepare for the next expedition.
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Inside Otherworldly Struggles
Real captures from the game and its development.
In development
A world being built, one detail at a time.
Otherworldly Struggles is an active development prototype. These captures show the current catacombs, equipment, and village systems; art and gameplay continue to evolve.
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- Status
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