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DROP BEAR'S HORROR JAM VOL II

About

Make a horror game during the jam window. Solo or in teams of up to 6. Use any engine. Make all your own work or properly credit licensed assets. Be creative, be scary, and have fun.

  • Start date: January 8th, 2026 at 1:00 PM - theme revealed at start
  • End date: January 22nd, 2026 at 1:00 PM - submissions close, voting begins
  • Voting end date: February 4th, 2025 at 1:00 PM - results revealed

Theme, Mechanic, Special Object

Theme
TBA...
Mechanic
TBA .... ( OPTIONAL )
Special Object
TBA.... ( OPTIONAL )

Player Warnings

What warnings should I disclose?
  • Flashing lights / strobe effects
  • Jumpscares
  • Loud or sudden audio
  • Blood / gore / violence
  • Body horror
  • Disturbing imagery
  • Dark psychological themes
  • Strong language
  • Not suitable for children

Rules

Content
  • No NSFW.
  • If you include gore, you must disclose it in your warnings and on your page.
Use of AI

Use of generative AI is allowed at your own risk. Clearly declare where and how it was used. Some participants may score AI-assisted entries lower.

Content Warnings are Mandatory
  • Provide epilepsy warnings for flashing lights.
  • State age recommendations.
  • Disclose gore, disturbing imagery, and other sensitive themes.
Build & Submission Format
  • Must be built for WebGL.
  • If you also upload a downloadable build, include:
    • Several screenshots showing gameplay.
    • A ~15 second video proving the concept runs.
  • This helps users assess safety and reduces malware risk. Most players prefer not to download executables.
  • If you need help making a WebGL build, search for a short tutorial or video for your engine.

Theme Ratings

How are games rated?
  • Creativity
  • Theme Implementation
  • Psychological Impact
  • Sequencing
  • Audio & Ambience
  • Timing
  • Creative Art’s

This game jam will be rated by the Community! Good luck to all participating!

Community

How can I find a team?
Join our Discord to find teammates or collaborators.
Where do I get help?
If you need help or want updates, join our Discord server.
Where do we share progress?
Share screenshots, updates, and feedback in the Discord community.

Q&A

How do I join?
Log in, click “Join Jam,” and submit your game during the submission period.
What engines are allowed?
Any engine is fine: Unity, Godot, Unreal, custom. Just make it playable.
Can I use third-party assets?
Yes, if licensed. You must credit the creator clearly.
Can I update after submitting?
Until the deadline, yes. After, only small fixes are allowed.
How does voting work?
Participants rate mood, creativity, audio, visuals, and fun. Rankings are based on votes.
Can I use generative AI?
Yes, at your own risk. Declare where, how, and why you used it.


Prizes

First Place

Pizza Doggy's : PSX Texture's II

That Dev Dylan : The Ultimate PSX Pack 

Second Place

Pizza Doggy's : PSX Tech

That Dev Dylan : The Ultimate PSX Pack

Third Place

Pizza Doggy's : Mystery Packages

That Dev Dylan : The Ultimate PSX Pack

Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for supporting this jam. Your contributions help make this event possible.

Please check out pizza doggy's page. Here you will find a handful of brilliant and well crafted assets that are PSX style. Perfect for the horror environments that you create!

Please check out ThatDevDylan's page. You will find some pretty sweet growing asset packs here!.  

Pizza Doggy's Workshop!

This image is a direct link to pizza doggy's itch io page

That Dev Dylan
This image is a link to That Dev Dylans Page

Discord Link : https://discord.gg/EprxefzjeE