Abertay University has been named the top International School for video games design, with programmes ranked in the global top 10 at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Their Professional Project Showcase 2025 highlights an array of innovative games, all developed by their talented students:
A first-person, narrative-driven arcade shooter set within the brain of the player. Use your finger guns to blast the rot within the non-euclidean neural pathways.
Mentored by @SUMMER ETERNAL, Synaptic promises a mind-bending journey through the intricate landscapes of the human brain. Its unique setting and non-Euclidean design are sure to challenge perceptions and offer a truly fresh take on the arcade shooter genre.
Couch co-op infiltration fun. Play as the best of the worst and steal data from an evil corporation. Stumble around levels, solve puzzles and avoid getting caught.
From @Brain Leak Studios and mentored by @Team Terrible, Agent Squidge brings chaotic joy to couch co-op. Get ready for hilarious espionage as you and a friend attempt to outwit an evil corporation with all the grace of a, well, squidge.
Scan and send packages, detect illegal items, and do your part to make your planet proud in this point-and-click game of deduction!
Riverboat Games delivers a charming and witty experience with Galactic Postal Servitude. Flex your observational skills and logical deduction as you ensure intergalactic mail delivery runs smoothly – and legally!
Relax and solve unique puzzles creatively in this beautiful, funny, cosy adventure game.
Mentored by @NinjaKiwi, Shore Leave offers a delightful escape. Dive into a beautiful, cozy world filled with clever puzzles and a heartwarming sense of humor. Perfect for unwinding after a long day.
A non-Euclidean narrative stealth game where memories and spaces don’t quite align. Sneak through the corridors of your thoughts and find out who you really were.
Another intriguing title mentored by @SUMMER ETERNAL, Still Forgotten blurs the lines between memory and reality. This stealth game promises a deeply atmospheric and thought-provoking experience as you navigate a fractured mind.
Escape the system in this 2D dystopian stealth-platformer.
From Cosmic Coda and mentored by @Pocket Sized Hands, Elusive Core: Zero Trace immerses players in a gritty dystopian future. Master stealth and platforming mechanics to break free from an oppressive system in this compelling 2D adventure.
A funky and visually stylish genre-blending co-op action puzzle game.
Mentored by @4J Studios Ltd, Hellcat Games presents Contrary Motion, a game that defies easy categorization. Expect vibrant visuals, a funky soundtrack, and a unique blend of action and puzzles that will challenge and entertain co-op partners.
Chronicles of Marten is a linear hack-and-slash deep inside a mystical ancient forest in the Scottish Highlands.
Goopling Games, with mentorship from @Very Evil Demons, brings the untamed beauty of the Scottish Highlands to life in Chronicles of Marten. Prepare for a thrilling hack-and-slash adventure steeped in ancient mysticism.
A darkly comic narrative driven point & click adventure set in 1970s Glasgow.
Mentored by @THE CHINESE ROOM LTD, Gluetrap Games offers a distinctively Scottish flavor with John b. This darkly comic point-and-click adventure promises a captivating narrative, brimming with 1970s Glasgow charm and wit.
A third person, strategic movement shooter for PC in which you play as a porcupine who has lost her entire village to the wrath of the bugs.
Another fantastic title mentored by @4J Studios Ltd, Cosmic Cat’s Built to Quill puts you in the quills of a determined porcupine. Strategically use your unique abilities to reclaim your home in this innovative third-person shooter.
Decrypt coded messages written in the constellations and flirt with celestial beings in this beautifully realised cosmic dating game.
From Team Bloodbox and mentored by @Hyper Luminal Games, Mixed Signals offers a truly unique and enchanting experience. Combine puzzle-solving with cosmic romance in this beautifully crafted dating game set amongst the stars.
Investigate the disappearance of three lighthouse keepers on a small island in the North Sea and KEEP THE LIGHT ON.
Mentored by @Very Evil Demons Leviagames invites you to unravel a maritime mystery in Ultima Thule. The isolated North Sea setting and the chilling premise of missing lighthouse keepers promise a suspenseful and atmospheric adventure.
These twelve titles are just a snapshot of the incredible talent emerging from Abertay University’s Professional Project Showcase 2025. Each game represents countless hours of dedication, creativity, and the application of cutting-edge development skills.
Discover the full list of games here: Abertay Professional Project Showcase 2025
