What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“HORROR OF THE DEEP is our first commercial game and was designed as a survival horror game with strong emphasis on atmosphere and mystery. We are a two apes developing team and grew up with traditional games and for our game got inspired by games like the Amnesia Series. In Early Access, we see an interesting new approach, which enables us to learn from your gaming experience for a better future.We want to make a game where the community shapes the game with us while developing. Of course, this is new Terrain for us but there are always first times. We are sure with you and your sexy awesomeness (and some actual feedback) we are already holding the key for a good Early Access game within our hands.”“Currently, we think it will take until early 2018. With every update, we will inform you if and how the plans are changing and what we are working on next, based on your suggestions and wishes.”“Many devs make that mistake to promise you explicit things in or after Early Access, that might never come. After all, we want to convince you with progress, not hot air and broken promises.Therefore, our Roadmap is more simple. For sure we will add more Levels, monsters, items, events, a mindblowing ending and want to polish and improve already existing content. Also, we will talk to you which parts of the game we should prioritize and we want to add some sweet content based on the wishes of the community. Sounds good? Good. (ᵔᴥᵔ)”“For now, we have developed a base game with the first half of all originally planned Levels and monsters. Also, there are already all basic features. Overall polish and quality can vary.Also, most levels are not jet optimized well and could cause some frame drops. However overall the game is pretty stable.And of course, bugs can happen. Since we are just 2 devs that can test the game we cannot find all the bug, we have to make more friends... (◕﹏◕)”“We think a good early access game should start with a very cheap price and should increase properly to the content and quality that will be added to the game.With every big update, the game's price will be slightly increased, so players who buy the game now get a beneficial exchange (incomplete but cheaper), but it's also fair towards players who will buy the completed game at full price. We want fairness to all people, no matter of development state.”“Of course, our capacity is not unlimited so we will try to focus the community more on one place, the steam forum of the game, to manage effectively feedback and conversations. So don't be shy, tell us what you like and what not, and we will try our best to talk with you as often as we can. After all, communication is the key to game development.But of course, if you want to communicate privately, you can talk with us via https://twitter.com/DrunkenApes and email. drunkenapesgames@gmail.com And don't be thrifty with your words, we will read passionately your entire love- or hate letters.”