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Thistledown: Marrowroot

In a world riddled with dangerous magic, a half-dead opossum has to find the source of a toxic fungus that is threatening his family. Digging into dark, forbidden houses and dodging a murderous fairy named Barker, he discovers the problem is deeper than he ever would have dreamed.

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About the Game

Marrowroot is a 2D action RPG featuring Amos, a half-undead opossum. The game is in early days of development, but here are some of our goals:

Day/Night cycle

The world changes significantly depending on the time of day - solve puzzles, exploit plant growth behavior, and learn how different enemies respond to moonlight.

Portable Gardan

You can grow mushrooms on your back, and use them for stuff. Carry a garden around with you everywhere.

Deep, interesting items

Solve puzzles and reshape the world using the items that you find. Continually expand your toolset and find new ways to explore the world.

Dark fantasy, but not dull fantasy

Fantasy that is anchored in a stark reality. Expansive world and backstories to explore.