Halftone Gaming has provided new details on PUROMA, an upcoming title that blends the addictive loops of the incremental genre with the atmosphere of a psychological horror game. The project focuses on a narrative of isolation, casting the player as a paranoid individual trapped within a small, filthy apartment.
Gameplay and Mechanics
At its core, PUROMA utilizes standard incremental clicker gameplay. Players interact with piles of trash scattered across the floor to gather resources. As the game progresses, the experience expands beyond simple clicking:
- Automation: Players can hire various creatures, such as worms and dung beetles, to automate resource collection and increase overall efficiency.
- Resource Management: The game challenges players to manage bottlenecks and create synergistic systems to optimize their progress.
- Narrative Progression: Resources collected from the floor allow players to uncover dark secrets regarding both the room they inhabit and the protagonist's own mind.
Visually, the game features a distinct, hand-crafted art style that mixes photography with pixel art to emphasize the surreal, claustrophobic setting.
Platform Support and Optimization
For those playing on PC, the developer has confirmed a specific focus on cross-platform accessibility. While PUROMA is a Windows-based build, Halftone Gaming has stated that the game is being actively tested and optimized for Linux and Steam Deck through Proton.
Quick Facts
- Developer: Halftone Gaming
- Genre: Incremental Horror
- Key Features: Automation systems, surreal narrative, hand-crafted art style
- Platform Support: Windows (optimized for Linux/Steam Deck via Proton)