Game project
Dungeon Boy
A short 2D platformer where you play as a lost boy exploring a dangerous dungeon filled with traps.
Type
Games
Plays
155
Rating
Not rated
Overview
Dungeon Boy is a short 2D platformer and my very first fully developed game, created in GameMaker Studio.
You play as a young adventurer navigating dangerous dungeons filled with spikes, traps, and tricky jumps.
Your goal is to collect gems, survive the obstacles, and reach the end of each level as fast as possible.
Gameplay
The game features simple yet tight controls — run, jump, and dash your way through deadly dungeon rooms.
Each level presents new hazards, requiring precise timing and fast reflexes.
Players can collect gems to unlock more levels or replay stages to beat their personal best times — or challenge their friends to do the same.
Development
Dungeon Boy was developed using GameMaker Studio and represents my first complete step into game development.
I handled every aspect of production — from pixel art and animation, to level design, music composition, and programming.
The process taught me how to bring an idea from concept to release, while balancing scope and polish.
Challenges & Learnings
Building Dungeon Boy taught me the foundations of game development:
- How to create and manage player movement, dash mechanics, and collision systems
- The basics of level design and how difficulty progression impacts player flow
- Implementing UI elements, menus, and a timer system for speedrunning
- Composing original music and sound effects
- The complete release pipeline — from building to publishing a finished game on Itch.io
It gave me hands-on experience across every part of the development process, and cemented my passion for making games.
Release Info
- Released: September 1, 2023
- Platform: Itch.io
- Engine: GameMaker Studio (GML)
- Status: Free download
Tech stack