Silhouette Jam #1

Hosted by LΞGΞNĐΛRY CRΞATΞS

Overview

Create a game where silhouettes are at the center of the experience.

Silhouette Jam is a community game development competition open to developers of all experience levels. Whether you're making a platformer, puzzle game, action game, horror game, or something completely different, the goal is to explore the creative possibilities of silhouette-based visuals.

There are no restrictions on game engines or programming languages. Focus on making something creative, enjoyable, and visually interesting.

Theme: Silhouettes

Your game should use silhouettes as a major part of its visual identity. Characters, environments, objects, lighting, and shadows can all contribute to your interpretation of the theme.

You have creative freedom in how you approach it. The goal isn't to make every game look the same, but to see how differently developers can interpret a shared visual concept.

Rules

1. Your submission must be an original game created for the jam.
2. Silhouettes must play a significant role in the game's visuals or gameplay.
3. Any game engine, genre, and programming language is allowed.
4. Solo developers and teams are welcome.
5. Existing assets, libraries, and tools are allowed. Clearly credit resources where required by their licenses.
6. Your submission must include a playable version that judges and participants can access for free.
7. Your game must be playable on at least one clearly stated platform.
8. Do not submit stolen work, malicious files, or projects that violate other people's rights.
9. Be respectful towards other participants. Constructive feedback is encouraged; harassment and deliberate interference with other entries are not.

Voting and rankings

This is a ranked jam. Participants will rate eligible entries during the voting period.

Entries will be rated in three categories:

• Gameplay: Enjoyment, mechanics, and overall playability.
• Visuals: How effectively the game uses silhouettes.
• Creativity: Originality and interpretation of the theme.

Each category uses a five-star rating system. Overall rankings will be calculated from the average of the three categories.

Please rate games fairly and honestly. The goal is to recognize creative work and help developers improve.

Schedule

The jam will run for 14 days of development, followed by 7 days of voting.

Check the dates displayed on the jam page for the exact submission deadline and voting period.

Submission requirements

Submit your game through the jam's itch.io submission page before the deadline.

Your project page should include:

• The game's title and a short description.
• At least one screenshot.
• Instructions for controls and gameplay.
• A playable browser version or a free downloadable build.
• The platforms the game supports.
• Credits for third-party assets where applicable.

Incomplete, inaccessible, or unrelated submissions may be removed from the jam.

Have fun!

The aim of Silhouette Jam is to bring developers together, encourage experimentation, and showcase creative games.

Make something small or ambitious, experiment with the theme, and enjoy seeing what the community creates.

Good luck, and have fun developing!