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Wake up Fans! We’re excited to announce that Mindlock – The Apartment is part of this year’s Games Forged in Germany event on Steam! Discover a great selection of exciting games from German studios—featuring hidden gems like: PVKK : Operate a giant defense cannon and save your pl
20% off during Spring Sale Hey fans! We’re excited to share that Mindlock is now part of the Steam Spring Sale. Dive into its gripping narrative and eerie world of mystery. It’s your chance to experience a unique adventure—unravel secrets and uncover surprises that await at every
Of course, we’ve also received constructive criticism that helps us continue to improve Mindlock. Opinions on the puzzles differ: Some find the hints appear too quickly, while others would like even more guidance. What’s considered a hard or easy puzzle varies from player to play
Join the Horror at Steam Next Fest! This week marks our exciting participation in Steam Next Fest! Dive into the early stages of our game through the demo, featuring the voices of Colin and Veloria in both German and English. Enjoy our stunning, original soundtrack and brace your
Project Planning The development of Mindlock - The Apartment is divided into monthly milestones, delivered to my publisher, United Soft Media. These milestones form the chronological chapters of the game. Additional tasks include managing the Instagram channel, creating a demo, r
From Punk Band to Game Developer My personal journey has always been closely linked to punk. I spent years as the bassist and singer of the band PRANX . A little Easter egg in "Mindlock": An EP cover of my band adorns Colin's wall – a drawing by me that dates back seven years. My
At the heart of "Mindlock – The Apartment" is a story designed to captivate and surprise the player repeatedly. Other games, like " Return of the Obra Dinn ", focus their storytelling on gameplay mechanics. In contrast, "Mindlock" prioritizes a compellingly narrated story to brin
Influences like the "Gorillaz" music videos, cartoon-style video games such as "Sly Raccoon", and Tim Burton's stop-motion films have profoundly shaped my life. My artistic journey began with hand-drawn comics at age 7 and evolved into creating digital graphics on a tablet during
It all began in an inconspicuous silence. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt the need to start a small project at home. While drawing, I developed a sketchy style in which I then created a small, chaotic apartment from only a few screens. That’s how the apartment came