My name is Utayo (Nakamura), an independent game developer currently pursuing university studies in Japan.
I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my latest game, Slitherise, a physics-based snake climbing action game coming to Steam for PC on April 23, 2025.
Game Overview
Slitherise is a 2D physics-based action game in which you control a mysterious snake-like creature climbing through a dark and eerie vertical world. The game is controlled entirely with simple mouse movements, yet the snake's unique and nuanced motion offers a gameplay experience that is “easy to pick up, but deep to master.”
As players ascend, they will encounter puzzles designed around the snake’s physicality, as well as fragmented story elements that gradually unveil the game’s mysterious lore.
This title is a completely solo-developed project — everything from game design, programming, art, sound, and story has been created by myself without using any external assets.
Slitherise has already been recognized in several competitions:
Honorable Mention at Game Creator Koshien 2024
Excellence Award at GFF AWARDS 2025
More details, screenshots, and assets can be found in the attached press kit. If this game piques your interest, I would be truly grateful if you could consider covering it in an article — especially around the launch date.
Game Info
Title: Slitherise
Genre: 2D Physics-Based Action
Platform: Steam (PC)
Release Date: April 23, 2025
Price: 5.99$
Trailer: https://youtu.be/ARtThFxGT1M
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3191770/Slitherise/
PressKit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16orY8ggVUxGe7MnukXwyHa1uKUxwOoxJ?usp=sharing
Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/mdvl_gc
Contact
Utayo (Nakamura)
Email: utayo.rock@gmail.com
X (Twitter): @mdvl_gc