Surfacing

About

Surfacing is a small-scale RPG with a strict retro visual style. It mimics Game Boy color palettes and fixed-screen layouts throughout menus combat and dialogue. You play as Lumi a mermaid who moves to a coastal town where locals dismiss ocean myths. To prove mermaids exist she gathers ancient relics with Toivo a mysterious companion whose true nature remains unclear. Progress involves exploring pixelated underwater ruins and solving light puzzles while building a case for the supernatural. The game’s commitment to its aesthetic stands out. Sprites and sound effects feel handcrafted for a bygone era yet the story has a quiet charm. With no combat mechanics or level grinding it focuses on gathering evidence and piecing together lore. Developed by a single creator AllonBachuth it’s a brief but memorable experiment in niche design. The simple premise of proving a fantasy world’s reality works better than expected.

Storyline

One day, Lumi the mermaid visits a new underwater town where seemingly nobody believes in mermaids. Determined to prove true mermaidhood, Lumi sets out to collect mermaid artifacts from the surrounding area. Lumi is joined by Toivo, who might also be a mermaid.