A downloadable game for Windows and macOS

Glory to GLOAM!

Winner of the Inclusive Design award at IEEE's 2024 GameSIG competition!

In a dystopian future on the brink of civil war with robot overlords, you play as a determined teen eager to attend a secret rave with your friends. As you navigate government surveillance, class differences, and family secrets, your friendships are tested. The rave becomes a pivotal moment where you must confront the truth about your world and make a choice that will determine the fate of your friend, all while grappling with the fundamental question of humanity's nature: are we good or evil?

Key Features:

  • One-hour of story infused with challenging decisions
  • Six possible endings influenced by the player’s choices
  • Save system for up to four games
  • Character selection and name customizability
  • Voice acting and expressions for major characters
  • A plethora of original music that shifts with the story’s tone
  • Fully illustrated and enriched with cutscenes


Credits:

Developers

Rachel Floyd | Charity Griffin | Susan Harding | Jamiyah Jenkins | Reese Quigley

Voice Actors

Rohan Chhabra | Colin Fanning | Charity Griffin | Jamiyah Jenkins | Diego Miranda | Jeremiah Poole | Derek Prate | Amanda Torres | Sam Wilson

Other Assets

UI (rectangle buttons, icon buttons) - itch.io, by Lucas Neves

UI (dialogue, character name panels) - itch.io, by Wenrexa

UI (dark gray square panels) - itch.io, by SunGraphica

SFX (button clicks) - mixkit.co


Download

Download
Sewer Rats For Windows 72 MB
Download
Sewer Rats for Mac 81 MB

Install instructions

If downloading for Mac!

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-a-mac-app-from-an-unidentified-dev...

1. Locate the application in Finder.

2. Right click and select "open."

3. Another pop-up should appear with an "open" option.

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If downloading for windows, you may get a popup stating that "Windows Protected Your PC." Click "more" to get more information, and a button that says "Run Anyway" should appear at the bottom of the popup. Click "Run Anyway" to play the game. 

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