A Demake of the Classic Point & Click Adventure

Rediscover the origins of the Submachine series in a brand-new form: a Game Boy–style demake of Submachine 1: The Basement. First released in 2005, the original game introduced players to the strange, interconnected world that would go on to define one of the most beloved indie point & click series of all time.

This demake reimagines that first entry within the limitations of the Game Boy — while preserving the clever puzzles, mysterious mood, and minimalist design that made Submachine a cult classic.

Escape the Basement

You awaken in a lonely basement with no clear way out. Explore each room carefully, collect and experiment with items, and solve puzzles that demand both logic and creativity. Piece by piece, the path forward will reveal itself… if you can find it.

Features

• A faithful recreation of Submachine 1: The Basement in GB Studio

• Authentic retro look & feel, playable in original GBC hardware or emulators

• Atmospheric puzzles and exploration true to the spirit of the original

Controls

• A – Interact / Use object

• B – Put away object

• Arrows – Move cursor/object

• B + Arrow – Change room

This demo  was created in GB Studio for the GBCompo25 game jam.
Some free third-party assets were also used: 

Free FX Hammer SFX Platformer Asset Pack by Beatscribe

*While made with permission of the original Submachine Series, Mateusz Skutnik, this demo is not part of the official series.