
Metal Undergrowth
A downloadable game
A small atmospheric game set in a strange, overgrown superstructure. It’s inhabited by peculiar hybrid creatures that you can collect to buy upgrades and repair your transport capsule — your only way to escape (or not).
The game was made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 58 on the theme "Collector"


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| Status | Released |
| Rating | Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars (148 total ratings) |
| Author | kenforest |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Tags | 3D, Atmospheric, Creepy, Dark, Horror, Ludum Dare, Ludum Dare 58, ps1, PSX (PlayStation), Retro |
| Links | Ludum Dare |
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Metal Undergrowth 63 MB







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10/10
would erase my memory to experience again
cant wait for the next game
Great game! Love the designs.
My playthrough:
I just finished playing your game and it doesnt disappoint. So far I have loved every title of yours that I've played. You have such an awesome style and i cant wait to check out what you make next. 😄
Hope you dont mind but I made a lets play of your game.
awesome gameplay amd graphics
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so cool :3
This was an awesomely disturbing game that I wish I could unlive being surrounded by metallic bugs the size of a dog is definitely what I didn't have in mind when I started playing
Great game enjoyed it definitely looking forward to play more of your games
I very sad that couldn't find the goose
short and sweet, fun relaxing game! (except for when i jumped because i saw that big centipede thing behind me
how'd you make this?
first we start with a 0 then we go with a 1 and so on
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wonderful game!
I got stuck behind a pipe and couldn't get out
damn, i love the ps1 style you have going with your recent games. any tutorials or guides out there that inspired you?
amazing quality game. great experience, thanks
Love your games Ken, keep them up pls!! :) <3
This looks like a blast! Reminds me a lot of another Indie game I really love called "white knuckle" the similarity's between the "Pipeworks waste heap rooms" and this game are uncanny. the game is awesome and crispy. love it
Masterpiece
Hmm. It says "No compatible downloads found".
happened to me too just now :`
this was a lot of fun to play !! thanks so much kenforest :))
Really good vibes and pacing! Loved the aesthetic
Love the aesthetic and the gameplay! The concept could be extended to other areas or rooms until you find a final exit (such as retrieving plants from underwater) and mechanics (using oxygen bottles, faster swimming), etc. Great gem!
It’s mind-boggling that it was made in just 72 hours.
lovely game wish there was just more to the game i loved the style w the pixels its FIRE
Can't download it, says "no compatible downloads were found"
This appears from the .zip contents to be Windows-only. It'd be nice to be warned ahead of time so I can avoid downloading something I can't run. (It'd be even nicer to have a Linux build, but absent that I'd at least like to know when it's not worth bothering to download.)
very cool, tho i expected more "scary" in there
Really fun and amazing looking game! I think the short length really helped with the game play too.
I really love the vibe and looking of this game
TODO ESO PARA QUE SE MUERA AL FINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL
5/5
THIS IS A NEAT GAME, LOVE SEEING INSECT BASED GAMES <3
21:38 BABY jolly good game
I loved play this game, it took for me 32 min!
can't install on the itch app for some reason!
Itch clients aren't official and I also experienced issues installing stuff, try installing from the website!
woah this looks pretty cool. Reminds me of White Knuckle, specifically the Pipeworks region.
This was a great game! Very easy and fun!
The graphics fit the game perfectly, the creativity was nice, and the gameplay was simplistic yet hooking. My gameplay was very peaceful, I got all the necessary bugs (I didn't get ALL the creatures, I wasn't planning too, but maybe sometime), and I had fun planning and picturing. And even the enemies (those vaccum flies) were very cute and I liked them.
I do have some issues though:
Firstly, the graphics kinda warbled around? I don't know if it's intentional, but sometimes some polygons look bigger than others and the textures don't line up at certain angles. It did create an interesting look though.
Secondly, a lack of a tutorial confused me. It was clear to take creatures and dump them into the pipe, but when I first played, I didn't know it was mandatory to get upgrades (Like the jump boost that you needed to get the flying creatures). If it was communicated on what the player needs, I think the first-time experience would have gone on much more smoothly.
Finally, I think the game lacked replayability. Being thrown into the same environment with the same requirements got boring over time. If a different gameplay lead to a different environment every time, with new creatures or different needs, I think it would've spiced the game a lot more and made it more refreshing to replay it.
Overall, I loved the game despite some confusion, and I think you did a very great job for a game made in such a short time. I would like some updates though!
Made a video