Duat Forgotten Souls

Game Overview

Title: Duat Forgotten Souls

Genre: Puzzle / Adventure

Perspective: 2D side-view

Themes: Mystery, Ancient Egypt

Concept

Duat Forgotten Souls is a mysterious puzzle adventure inspired by Egyptian mythology.

The player controls an explorer who enters an ancient pyramid, only to fall into its depths and awaken in a strange dimension, a version of the Duat, where lost souls are tested through endless trials.

In the darkness, he meets a firefly that offers to light his way. She isn’t a guide, but her glow becomes his only source of hope as he tries to escape the shifting chambers and traps of this otherworldly place.

Story (Spoiler Alert)

An explorer arrives at a forgotten pyramid, driven by curiosity and a thirst for discovery. Upon entering, the floor collapses, dragging him into a hidden dimension, a place where the souls of the dead are tested.

In the darkness, he meets a talking firefly who claims no one has ever escaped. Still, she offers to shine her light for him. Together, they face rooms full of traps, shifting gravity, and puzzles that test both instinct and trust.

As they journey deeper, the explorer realizes the firefly’s advice often leads to danger. Suspicion grows, until he discovers human remains and learns the truth: the firefly was once a person like him, who failed to escape and now wanders as a soul trapped in this place.

Their bond changes from distrust to friendship, but freedom comes at a cost.

At the end, when they finally reach the exit, the firefly reveals she cannot leave, her time in the world of the living has long passed. The explorer escapes, promising he will find a way to free her soul someday.

Characters

The Explorer: A curious, pragmatic adventurer with a sharp sense of humor. His main goal is to escape the pyramid, though the journey forces him to face fear, doubt, and empathy.

The Firefly: A mysterious soul bound to the pyramid. Once human, she now drifts as light within the darkness. At first manipulative and distant, she later reveals her pain, regret, and humanity.

Core Gameplay

Gravity Manipulation: Rotate the environment to walk on walls and ceilings, unlocking new paths and perspectives.

Environmental Puzzles: Move boxes, trigger levers, and open doors to progress through intricate rooms.

Deadly Traps: Avoid falling spikes, collapsing floors, and hidden mechanisms.

Light-Based Exploration: The firefly’s glow guides the player, shaping visibility and atmosphere.

Emotional Storytelling: Dialogues gradually reveal the firefly’s past and the explorer’s growing bond with her.

Inspiration

Inspired by Egyptian mythology, "Duat" is a place where souls are put through death trials.