Mark of the Deep is an ambitious action adventure inspired by Hollow Knight and Death’s Door

You may not have heard of the Mad Mimic team but as an indie developer popping out of Brazil, they have big plans. And most of those sit with the highly ambitious new action adventure of Mark of the Deep. It’s been inspired by some utter classics… 

Coming to PC and console

Mad Mimic from Brazil have previously worked magic with Dandy Ace and No Heroes Here. But next up is that of Mark of the Deep – a game that has been inspired by Hollow Knight, Death’s Door and more. 

Set to bring action adventuring to PC and console, Mark of the Deep is a narrative rich game which mixes in some decent ideas; namely exploration mechanics ripped from the Metroidvania scene, as well as combat from the best of Souls-like. 

Mark of the Deep focuses on the story of pirate Marcus “Rookie” Ramsey and his crew. They have disappeared on a mystical cursed island. On Rookie’s path to saving his gang will be several dangers, myths and legends and a hostile universe dominated by the nefarious figure who leads the cult of the Old Folks, masters of abyssal creatures and guardians of the fearsome holder of the secrets of eternal life: the Leviathan.

Key features promised in Mark of the Deep include

• Dynamic and diverse gameplay: make the most of the combination of exploration and combat in a rich gameplay inspired by the legacy of cult metroidvania and acclaimed souls-like games. Experience an engaging mix of narrative + quests in an intensely immersive journey.
• A new look at a fan-favorite universe: Witness the unprecedented look of a renowned Brazilian studio on one of the most exciting themes in pop culture: the universe of pirates.
• An infinitely imaginative world: explore the birthplace of some of the world’s most powerful civilizations on an island worthy of famous pirate tales, with distinct biomes inhabited by  multiple  crews of enemies, abyssal creatures and threats characteristic of each environment.
• An adventure full of secrets (and always expanding): dive head first into a non-linear exploration and chart your own path, adapting your plans, expanding your repertoire of skills and charting your journey towards the greatest achievements and the most intense challenges.
• An ambitious and exciting indie game: with the recognized quality of Mad Mimic and using cutting-edge technology in programming, art, game design and more, Mark of the Deep is an indie game that combines intense authorial passion with the highest standards of production industry games.

Want more?

Sound good? Watch the announcement trailer below and let us know your thoughts. Mark of the Deep will be coming to PC and console, able to be wishlisted now on Steam.