Summary
Gamers will be treated to a brand-new pirate experience very soon when the indie action-adventure gameMark of the Deepreleases next year onSteam. Being described as a Soulslike Metroidvania,Mark of the Deepcombines two of the most popular and punishing genres in video games forSteamusers to dive into and notably takes inspiration from classic games of this ilk, includingHadesand theDark Soulsfranchise.
Developed by Mad Mimic and published by Light Up Games,Mark of the Deepjoins a varied catalog of vibrant PC games from the studio.Mad Mimic’sDandy Acewas released in 2021with a very positive Steam rating, following an energetic magician’s stance against the Green-Eyed Illusionist by way of his magical cards in combat, similar to X-Men’s Gambit. MultiplayerNo Heroes Hereand the cute puzzle titleLatarnix Puzzlealso come from the developer’s portfolio, butMark of the Deepis expected to make an impression on Soulslike enthusiasts.
Mark of the Deepwill introduce players to the protagonist pirate Marcus “Rookie” Ramsey, who is tasked with exploring a cursed island in search of missing crew members. A fully-voiced shipmate cast will greet players, and hard choices will be integral to gameplay.Several indie games feature multiple endingsto enrich the narrative, andMark of the Deepwill also use several conclusions to strengthen the consequences of pirate life. Existing as a Mark Keeper, Rookie will gather new abilities and unlock different fighting styles, with skills, weapons, and trinkets to upgrade essentials.
Pirate Game Mark of the Deep Blends Soulslike and Metroidvania Genres
Enemies populating the beautifully illustrated world ofMark of the Deepinclude abyssal monsters, sinister cults, and undead creatures, accumulating over 80 adversaries and 16 bosses, which is where the game’s Soulslike influence will make its mark. The notorious difficulty of FromSoftware’sDark Soulscombat, for example, is being compared to this indie’s encounters, and the art style and high-octane action echo Supergiant Games’ roguelikeHades.Mark of the Deephas the potential to join thebest Soulslike Metroidvania gameson the market, and combining its genre elements with a pirate aesthetic and lifestyle is a compelling concept.
Mark of the Deephas showcased anew gameplay trailerand has been given the release window of January 2025, launching on Steam and Epic Games, and the game’s initial details tease it as abest indie pirate gamecontender. Interested gamers can lock intoMark of the Deep’s demo,which is available to play right now, and the Mad Mimic Discord server will allow excited players to meet the community and share their experiences.
Steam
Steam is a digital video game storefront and program developed by Valve that allows gamers to purchase, play, and mod their titles all through one convenient program.
