Drillraph

co-authored: @nestral
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.85
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.80
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★4.22
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.88
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★4.08
Audio★★★★★★★★★★3.29
Humor★★★★★★★★★★1.90
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.19
Drillraph is a game about controlling a drill with a node graph system and exploring the depths of the ground. Connect components to power your drill. Collect valuable resources with your drill so you can buy upgrades and find even more valuable resources deeper down in the ground.

Credits:
@Nertsal - programming, sfx
@Daivy - game design, art

Made for Ludum Dare Jam 57 in 1 day

Tools used: Rust​, geng​, Aseprite​, jsfxr​
Tools: Aseprite, sfxr

Comments14

RascarCapackDev
RascarCapackDev8 Apr 2025, 11:37
Super awesome game ! really interesting idea this graph based input system, I had trouble understanding how some of the nodes worked, but i had a great time, will definitely come back to it!
Jcourt9 Apr 2025, 07:33
This is a very interesting concept! I thought that the variety of different nodes was interesting. At some point there were no more upgrades available, even thought I had seen nodes available that I hadn't gotten yet (because I didn't have enough money yet) - I wasn't sure if that was intended or not. Either way, this is one of the more unique games I've played so far.
Saryah
Saryah9 Apr 2025, 09:07
Wow a node-based drill game? Sign me up! Very fun, excellent progression mechanics.
Limina Wayfarer9 Apr 2025, 09:16
Very fun! Wouldn't mind a full game of that concept, I got roped in very quickly xD
The audio may need a bit more variety, the "doot" when collecting ore gets old quick - but that's my only caveat.
dstoc
dstoc9 Apr 2025, 09:39
Fun game, looks great. Was interesting figuring out the connection logic.

I couldn't figure out how to get past this point (not sure how to upgrade the shop further). Seems like it's not the end as there are more slots for batteries on the drill power.
Nestral
Nestral9 Apr 2025, 09:51
@dstoc thanks for playing our game! you've unlocked everything actually, the slots of the drill continuing to go up is a bug. we didn't have time to add any kind of 'you've found everything' screen so it just goes forever.
LDJam user 336560
LDJam user 3365609 Apr 2025, 15:13
really fun when it works, but it was really difficult to know why stuff works or doesn't work. still have no idea what's the proper way to connect stuff, was mainly copying the screenshots and changing a couple of things :D
Rincs
Rincs11 Apr 2025, 09:38
Make a zen mode please? XD ahaha
It was fun connecting all the little node things >w
ScoobySnacks
ScoobySnacks12 Apr 2025, 16:15
I think smth wrong with sound, no sound in my right ear.
I really liked the game, love connecting nodes. Game was easy to understand.
LDJam user 202408
LDJam user 20240812 Apr 2025, 17:58
Can't believe you managed to make this in a single day! A simple yet addictive game with an innovative idea and beautiful art style. You guys did great!

Note: if you have time you should rate more games so your game gets recommended to more people, would be a shame if this game doesn't get a rating.
ColeSlaughter
ColeSlaughter13 Apr 2025, 01:16
Thanks for submitting your game to stream!

I was honestly bummed when I discovered I had reached the end of the game. :sweat_smile: I legitimately had fun slowly getting more and more powerful and connecting all of the nodes together. Nice job on this one!
indegame18 Apr 2025, 03:35
Well done, it looks super polished and graphics are great with distinctive colors. Gameplay was fun and addictive once I got the hang of it.

Initially, I think I over-complicated the system in my head. Some configurations of the nodes didn't allow the drill to move, but there was no feedback as to why it wasn't working which had me stuck for a minute.

I saw above that you ran out of time to do a 'ending' screen, which was unfortunate. I can see this game being easily expanded upon with more mechanics, keen to see what you do with it in the future! Once again, well done!
LDJam user 258850
LDJam user 25885019 Apr 2025, 21:19
yoooo \o/ wth this is so cool. I love all of it, the colours, sfx, hooking up the modules i wish it kept going ToT awesome 5/5 ez
Hulya
Hulya20 Apr 2025, 13:04
Neat! I enjoyed how the upgrades directly impacts gameplay, it made progression feel meaningful and fun.

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