Cyclopean: The Great Abyss - Full Release Trailer Schmidt Workshops 2025-07-12 | Cyclopean: The Great Abyss has left Early Access!Get ready to explore the depths of the underworld, align yourself with its strange denizens and experience the challenges of the new, optional Roguelike Mode.You can purchase or wishlist the game on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2958790/Cyclopean_The_Great_AbyssOr get it on Itch too:schmidt-workshops.itch.io/cyclopean-the-great-abyssAnd don't forget to check out Psyclopean (who provided the trailer's music)altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/album/nostalgiamancer
Trailer 2025 Schmidt Workshops 2025-06-28 | Test trailer for CyclopeanAny feedback is welcome.Music is "The Uncanny Valley" by Psyclopeanaltrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/track/the-uncanny-valleyTry out their records, there is some great Lovecraft themed stuff there!The game is still in Early Access on Steam. Check it out here:store.steampowered.com/app/2958790/Cyclopean_The_Great_Abyss
Airtreker Prototype 002 Schmidt Workshops 2025-03-01 | Day 2:More progress on my roguelike "Airtreker" which is being developed in 7 days for 7DRL Challenge. Now I have two separate "terrain" models that swap places as the player moves through them, giving an illusion of an infinite world. Also, trying out the orthogonal view...https://schmidt-workshops.itch.io/air...itch.io/jam/7drl-challenge-2025
Airtreker Prototype 1 Schmidt Workshops 2025-03-01 | Very early prototype for my roguelike "Airtreker" which is being developed in 7 days for 7DRL Challenge.schmidt-workshops.itch.io/airtrekeritch.io/jam/7drl-challenge-2025
Cyclopean: The Great Abyss - Early Access Trailer 2025 Schmidt Workshops 2025-01-14 | Cyclopean is a small scale, monochromatic CRPG based that takes place in the Great Abyss of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.Steam Link: store.steampowered.com/app/2958790/Cyclopean_The_Great_AbyssItch Link: schmidt-workshops.itch.io/cyclopean-the-great-abyss
Cyclopean Schmidt Workshops 2024-09-07 | A few minutes unedited gameplay of the Cyclopean Demo in its current form.store.steampowered.com/app/2958790/Cyclopean
Color Options in Cyclopean Schmidt Workshops 2024-06-18 | My upcoming CRPG Cyclopean is getting a new look! Now you can choose from a range of possible (monochrome) colors to play with. Cyclopean was originally made in 3 days for the 2024 Dungeon Crawler Jam on itch. schmidt-workshops.itch.io/cyclopeanIt was just a 1st person game, but now it is getting its very own 2D overworld, like some of my favorite RPGs of the past, like Ultima, Questron and Legacy of the Ancients among others. Wishlist the Steam release here: store.steampowered.com/app/2958790/Cyclopean
Aberration Analyst - short gameplay trailer Schmidt Workshops 2024-04-13 | This shows a very short excerpt from a playthrough of Aberration Analyst, a point-and-click monster hunting detective game I am working on. There is a free demo available on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1721180/Aberration_AnalystAlso on Itch.io:
Cyclopean Gameplay Short Schmidt Workshops 2024-03-31 | This is a brief gameplay video from my game jam entry called "Cyclopean." It is a classic, turn based dungeon crawler in which you, Randolph Carter, must rescue the cats and escape from the Vaults of Zinn. In this video we can see a few short battles with the Zoogs, who have captured you and the cats. Interestingly, there is a moment at the 9 second mark where I suspected that there might be a second Zoog to my right. This is the value of having the text readout at the bottom, which confirmed my suspicion. It allowed me to prevent getting teamed up on by two enemies at once.Check out Cyclopean, and the other dungeon crawlers in the Dungeon Crawler Jam 2024 in Itch!itch.io/jam/dcjam2024/rate/2612178
Major Spoiler Alert - Islands of the Caliph Schmidt Workshops 2023-10-02 | This video shows how to find the club in Islands of the Caliph.
Islands of the Caliph Trailer for Realms Deep 2023 Schmidt Workshops 2023-09-30 | Islands of the Caliph just released on Steam and Itchstore.steampowered.com/app/1845670/Islands_of_the_Caliphschmidt-workshops.itch.io/islands-of-the-caliph
Star Explorers Ammo Tutorial Schmidt Workshops 2023-07-25 | Simple tutorial that explains the unnecessarily complex ammo system in Star Explorers.
Ancient Alien Blaster (Spoilers) Schmidt Workshops 2023-05-03 | Some might consider this a spoiler. But I am throwing caution to the wind and revealing it. In Star Explorers you can find a number of item blueprints from ancient alien civilizations. One of these is the Ancient Alien Blaster. It works like a normal laser pistol, but it does more damage and can destroy rocks like the rocket launcher. A recent bug report showed that the blaster was not working correctly so I have updated the game. Enjoy!
Islands of the Caliph at Realms Deep 2022 Schmidt Workshops 2022-11-23 | This updated trailer will premiere at Realms Deep 2022
Alien Interactions Schmidt Workshops 2022-08-29 | Aliens will now interact with each other and not just the player. I am hoping this will lead to lots of unique encounters and more emergent gameplay. In these examples, it looks like they are mostly governed by hostility, but depending on the alien demeanors, this could be quite different. I can't wait to hear player experiences because there is a fairly unpredictable element to all of this.This update is not quite ready yet, but will be uploaded to Steam soon.store.steampowered.com/app/502720/Star_Explorers
Explosions and Chain Reactions Schmidt Workshops 2022-08-27 | I describe the changes in this post:store.steampowered.com/news/app/502720/view/3234168305931557630
Level Design Schmidt Workshops 2022-07-27 | Designing my current level for Islands of the Caliph with some Anomalies music playing...Wishlist here:store.steampowered.com/app/1845670/Islands_of_the_Caliph
Color Frequencies Schmidt Workshops 2022-06-11 | I've been adding a lot of different visual tools as well as music generation to this software. It is still based on the original idea of generating colors that match with musical frequencies, but now it actually generates the music to go along with it. It also has a set of ten different possible shaders that behave both as a filter over the image, and a different musical track and instrument. So the more shaders you add, the more melodies you will hear. All the shader options are not there yet, you can see I was adding a few to the bottom of the menu. Also, I have not really put much thought into how instruments correspond with the shaders. I think the visual effect should match the sounds, so a shader that increases sharpness or contrast should have a sharper sound, and something that blurs should have a softer sound, etc...I also plan to add more options like locking sliders so they will not randomize, and allowing you to pick your musical scale and such.Here is a link to the original software, which does not have any of the shaders or music options. schmidt-workshops.itch.io/color-frequencies
Advanced Lighting Engine Schmidt Workshops 2022-05-13 | This is demonstrating the "Advanced Lighting Engine" for Islands of the Caliph. Basically, the closer the player is to a light source, the larger the sphere of visibility. You cane see when stepping away from torches, the visible area becomes much smaller. It's not realistic at all, but I think that's okay, it works as intended.store.steampowered.com/app/1845670/Islands_of_the_Caliph
Islands of the Caliph Trailer Schmidt Workshops 2022-02-26 | Islands of the Caliph is an old school RPG based on Medieval Middle-Eastern folklore and culture.Learn more here: schmidt-workshops.itch.io/islands-of-the-caliphThe beautiful music was composed and recorded by Ronnie Malley: ronniemalley.comVideo produced by Chris Lohr: thechrislohrvg.com
Islands of the Caliph Schmidt Workshops 2022-01-19 | Old School RPG based on Medieval Middles Eastern folklore and religion.
Star Explorers - 5.0 Trailer - Realms Deep 2021 Schmidt Workshops 2021-08-15 | Star Explorers is getting a huge update soon. Here is a trailer showing off some of the latest features. Check it out here:store.steampowered.com/app/502720/Star_Explorers
Star Explorers - Indiecade Demo Schmidt Workshops 2021-04-24 | This is a brief, 10 minute demonstration of Star Explorers gameplay. It was produced for the IndieCade 2021 submission.
Mothership Altair - Star Explorers Schmidt Workshops 2021-01-02 | Enjoy the relaxing ambiance, and soothing music at the Mothership Altair ... a place to hang up your towel. Star Explorers Version 5.0 is coming soon - currently available in the testing branch only.store.steampowered.com/app/502720/Star_Explorers
Paradox Vector - New Weapon Sounds Schmidt Workshops 2020-12-21 | I have updated the weapon sounds in Paradox Vector based on some good player feedback. I hope these weapons sound a bit more powerful and effective!Check out the game on Steam:store.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vector
Halloween Update - They Came for the Cows Schmidt Workshops 2020-10-31 | This small update shows the game without its normal pixel shader, a special feature for the holiday (othewise it was impossible to see the jack-o-lantern faces). Check out the prototype here: schmidt-workshops.itch.io/they-came-for-the-cows
They Came for the Cows - Farmer Update Schmidt Workshops 2020-10-28 | Latest gameplay for They Came for the Cows. Here you can see how the farmer can upset your plans to abduct cows with his 12 gauge shotgun. It also demonstrates the stealth function, which only lasts a few moments. Try the prototype:schmidt-workshops.itch.io/they-came-for-the-cowsFinding a way to get close to some cows without drawing the attention of the farmer will be where the challenge lies in this game. Right now there is only one level, but more will be made in the near future. As you progress through the levels, new challenges and situations will present themselves to test your skills.
They Came for the Cows Schmidt Workshops 2020-10-23 | A small video game prototype I have been working on...schmidt-workshops.itch.io/they-came-for-the-cows
Paradox Vector - Release Trailer 2020 - October 15th Schmidt Workshops 2020-10-07 | Explore a series of impossible, cyclopean mazes and fight ancient alien beings in this retro first-person shooter. Paradox Vector is inspired by the old-school vector graphics games of the early 1980's and the non-Euclidean geometry of M.C. Escher. Trailer music is by Lords of Meat, used with permission. http://www.paradoxvector.comhttp://schmidtworkshops.comstore.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vectorschmidt-workshops.itch.io/paradox-vectorgamejolt.com/games/Paradox_vector/395949
Alien Crickets in Star Explorers Schmidt Workshops 2020-10-03 | For #screenshotsaturday I am sharing an update on Star Explorers. I am working on introducing different night-time noises. Here we can listen to strange alien "cricket" sounds that only occur at night. They are procedurally generated and will be different for each planet...store.steampowered.com/app/502720/Star_ExplorersI made a small fire and sat outside last night. Hearing the sounds of crickets really inspired me to add something similar to this game. It's not really an important part of the gameplay, but it is about adding a unique atmosphere to each world. I hope to do more things like this that will make each planet a unique experience.These will be included in the upcoming version 5.0
Star Explorers 5.0 Update Trailer Schmidt Workshops 2020-09-06 | This latest trailer shows some of the upcoming features for Star Explorers. In addition to resolving a lot of the games "rough around the edges" issues, it introduces a number of new features. Premiered at the Realms Deep 2020 event hosted by 3D Realms.Music by Lords of Meat, used with permission.store.steampowered.com/app/502720/Star_Explorers
Paradox Vector - Release Trailer 2020 (1080p) Schmidt Workshops 2020-08-12 | Explore a series of impossible, cyclopean mazes and fight ancient alien beings in this retro first-person shooter. Paradox Vector is inspired by the old-school vector graphics games of the early 1980's and the non-Euclidean geometry of M.C. Escher. Trailer music is by Lords of Meat, used with permission. http://www.paradoxvector.comhttp://schmidtworkshops.comstore.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vectorschmidt-workshops.itch.io/paradox-vectorgamejolt.com/games/Paradox_vector/395949
Impossible Geometry in Paradox Vector Schmidt Workshops 2020-07-26 | I wanted to share some of the impossible geometry in Paradox Vector. Sometimes it gets overlooked because of the intense action and gameplay.http://www.paradoxvector.comhttp://schmidtworkshops.comstore.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vectorschmidt-workshops.itch.io/paradox-vectorgamejolt.com/games/Paradox_vector/395949
Star Explorers - 4.0 Trailer Schmidt Workshops 2020-06-30 | Star Explorers Version 4.0 is Here! It's the interstellar dungeon crawler. Traverse a randomly generated galaxy in your own spacecraft, landing on planets, fighting aliens, finding resources, upgrading items, exploring caves, all while seeking out a new home for the human race.store.steampowered.com/app/502720/Star_Explorers
Paradox Vector - Improved Explosions Schmidt Workshops 2020-06-27 | Working on improving the explosions in Paradox Vector. The red shrapnel and dust cloud have been added to the yellow fireball and purple bits left over...Explore a series of impossible, cyclopean mazes and fight ancient alien beings in this retro first-person shooter. Paradox Vector is inspired by the old-school vector graphics games of the early 1980's and the non-Euclidean geometry of M.C. Escher.http://www.paradoxvector.comhttp://schmidtworkshops.comstore.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vectorschmidt-workshops.itch.io/paradox-vectorgamejolt.com/games/Paradox_vector/395949
Paradox Vector - Release Trailer 2020 (1080p) Schmidt Workshops 2020-06-11 | Explore a series of impossible, cyclopean mazes and fight ancient alien beings in this retro first-person shooter. Paradox Vector is inspired by the old-school vector graphics games of the early 1980's and the non-Euclidean geometry of M.C. Escher.http://www.paradoxvector.comhttp://schmidtworkshops.comstore.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vectorschmidt-workshops.itch.io/paradox-vectorgamejolt.com/games/Paradox_vector/395949
Paradox Vector - Release Trailer 2020 Schmidt Workshops 2020-06-09 | Explore a series of impossible, cyclopean mazes and fight ancient alien beings in this retro first-person shooter. Paradox Vector is inspired by the old-school vector graphics games of the early 1980's and the non-Euclidean geometry of M.C. Escher.http://www.paradoxvector.comhttp://schmidtworkshops.comstore.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vectorschmidt-workshops.itch.io/paradox-vectorgamejolt.com/games/Paradox_vector/395949
Paradox Vector - Gameplay Trailer April 2020 Schmidt Workshops 2020-04-25 | A lot has changed in Paradox Vector. We thought it was high time to release an updated gameplay trailer. You can buy or wishlist the Early Access version right now on Steam:store.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_VectorCheck out some of the new features:More EnemiesBigger Levels3D MapsAiming Weapons (improves accuracy but slows movement)Access to Ventilation SystemSave/Load MenusImproved Screen Resolution DialogueMore Secrets!Paradox Vector is nearing completion. At the time of this recording it is in version 0.9.6.4. We are hoping for full release in May, or possibly June 2020. It's a good time to purchase the Early Access version at the current reduced price of $2.99, as this will be increased to $9.99 once the game is completed.
Paradox Vector 2020 Trailer Schmidt Workshops 2020-01-09 | Explore a series of impossible, cyclopean mazes and fight ancient alien beings in this retro first-person shooter. Paradox Vector is inspired by the old-school vector graphics games of the early 1980's and the non-Euclidean geometry of M.C. Escher.store.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vector
Advanced Spawn Menu Schmidt Workshops 2020-01-07 | This video guide describes how to use the Advanced Spawn Menu in Anomalies. Anomalies is a game by Schmidt Workshops, available at http://schmidtworkshops.com
Anomalies - Options Menu Demo Schmidt Workshops 2020-01-06 | In this demonstration, I explain what's going on in the Options Menu. Anomalies is a program that generates 3D audio/visual art. I call it a game, but it's really more of a toy. Get it on Steam today: store.steampowered.com/app/546780/Anomalies
Anomalies - Procedural Music Demo Schmidt Workshops 2020-01-03 | This is a short introduction into how Anomalies generates sounds. Anomalies is available on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/546780/AnomaliesAnomalies is a software/game that makes procedural audio/visual art. The various parameters can be set randomly, or manually, or with a combination of both. However, while the parameters are defined through their visual attributes, they also effect how the anomaly will produce sound. As a result, it is not always clear or obvious to users how specific sounds can be generated. By following this walk-through, users should begin to gain an understanding as to how sounds are influenced by the game's visual parameters.
Dying in Acid - A Star Explorers Adventure Schmidt Workshops 2019-11-18 | In response to the dying in slime playlist by •StarGazer Animations• which you can enjoy here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsEhsQusLV_X-WzB1RvzuZzFR0AHNTm8I
Paradox Vector 2019 Trailer Schmidt Workshops 2019-11-18 | Get Paradox Vector in Early Access on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_VectorParadox Vector is a first person shooter, inspired by the vector graphics games of the early 80's and the impossible geometry of M.C. Escher. Explore impossible passageways and cyclopean structures, while fending off the attacks of ancient alien beings and their deadly minions.
Red Orbit Schmidt Workshops 2019-11-14 | This is a procedurally generated piece of art from the game Anomalies by Schmidt Workshops. Anomalies can be generated randomly, or manually adjusted. They are audio/visual in nature, and the sounds they produce depend on the same parameters as their visual features. You can purchase Anomalies, or try the demo on Itch.io, Steam or Gamejolt.https://store.steampowered.com/app/54...Anomalies was recently included in PROCJAM, a procedural generation based game jam on itch.io. See it, and other submissions here: itch.io/jam/procjam/rate/512974
Box Ghosts Schmidt Workshops 2019-11-14 | This is a procedurally generated piece of art from the game Anomalies by Schmidt Workshops. Anomalies can be generated randomly, or manually adjusted. They are audio/visual in nature, and the sounds they produce depend on the same parameters as their visual features. You can purchase Anomalies, or try the demo on Itch.io, Steam or Gamejolt.store.steampowered.com/app/546780/AnomaliesAnomalies was recently included in PROCJAM, a procedural generation based game jam on itch.io. See it, and other submissions here: itch.io/jam/procjam/rate/512974
Paradox Vector - Trailer 2019 Schmidt Workshops 2019-09-25 | Get Paradox Vector in Early Access on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_VectorParadox Vector is a first person shooter, inspired by the stories of H.P. Lovecraft, the vector graphics games of the early 80's and the impossible geometry of M.C. Escher. Explore impossible passageways and cyclopean structures, while fending off the attacks of the Old Ones and their deadly minions.As Miskatonic University's lead physicist, you have unlocked the secrets of time travel, only to find yourself trapped millions of years before the dawn of humanity. Fight your way through cyclopean fortresses of the Old Ones and their eldritch minions before reality shatters into oblivion!
Paradox Vector Trailer Fall 2019 Schmidt Workshops 2019-09-07 | Get Paradox Vector in Early Access on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_VectorParadox Vector is a first person shooter, inspired by the stories of H.P. Lovecraft, the vector graphics games of the early 80's and the impossible geometry of M.C. Escher. Explore impossible passageways and cyclopean structures, while fending off the attacks of the Old Ones and their deadly minions.As Miskatonic University's lead physicist, you have unlocked the secrets of time travel, only to find yourself trapped millions of years before the dawn of humanity. Fight your way through cyclopean fortresses of the Old Ones and their eldritch minions before reality shatters into oblivion!
Star Explorers 3.0 Trailer Schmidt Workshops 2019-06-08 | Star Explorers Version 3.0 is Here! It's the interstellar dungeon crawler. Traverse a randomly generated galaxy in your own spacecraft, landing on planets, fighting aliens, finding resources, upgrading items, exploring caves, all while seeking out a new home for the human race.store.steampowered.com/app/502720/Star_Explorers
