The new pirate game takes inspiration from Hades and Dark Souls

Key conclusions

  • Mark of the Deep combines the Soulslike and Metroidvania genres with references to Hades and Dark Souls.
  • The game features a pirate protagonist, Rookie, who explores a cursed island, and the story boasts multiple endings.
  • With over 80 enemies and comparisons to Soulslike and Metroidvania difficulty, Mark of the Deep aims to be the ultimate indie game.



Gamers are in for a brand new pirate experience in an indie adventure game very soon Sign of the Deep will be released next year Cf. Described as a Soulslike Metroidvania, Sign of the Deep brings together two of the most popular and violent genres in video games that Steam users can immerse themselves in, and in particular takes inspiration from classic games of the genre, including Hades and Dark souls franchise.

Developed by Mad Mimic and published by Light Up Games, Sign of the Deep joins the diverse catalog of brilliant PC games from the studio. Crazy Mimic Dandy Ace was released in 2021 to very positive reviews on Steam, after a spirited sorceress confronts a green-eyed illusionist using his magic cards in an X-Men Gambit-like battle. Multiplayer There are no heroes here and cute puzzle title Latarnix puzzle also come from the developer's portfolio, but Sign of the Deep It is expected to impress Soulslike enthusiasts.


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Sign of the Deep introduce players to the pirate protagonist Marcus “Rookie” Ramsey, who is tasked with exploring a cursed island in search of missing crew members. Players will be greeted by a voice cast of companions, and difficult choices will become an integral part of the gameplay. Several indie games have multiple endings to enrich the narrative, and Sign of the Deep will also use several findings to reinforce the effects of the pirate life. Existing as an Insignia Keeper, the Rookie will collect new abilities and discover different fighting styles with skills, weapons and trinkets to upgrade essentials.


Pirate Game Mark of the Deep combines Soulslike and Metroidvania genres


Enemies inhabit a beautifully illustrated world Sign of the Deep includes Abyssal monsters, sinister cults, and the undead, amassing over 80 enemies and 16 bosses, and that's where the Soulslike influence in the game will leave its mark. FromSoftware's known difficulty Dark souls combat, for example, has been compared to that indie skirmish, while the art style and high-octane action echo Supergiant Games' roguelike Hades. Sign of the Deep has the potential to join the best Soulslike Metroidvania games on the market, and the combination of elements of the genre with a pirate aesthetic and lifestyle is a compelling concept.

Sign of the Deep showed off a new gameplay trailer and has been given a January 2025 release window, launching on Steam and Epic Games, and initial details of the game tease it as the ultimate indie pirate game. Interested gamers can block Sign of the DeepA demo that is playable right now and a Mad Mimic Discord server will allow excited players to meet the community and share their experiences.


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