Prove You're Human
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Interview: Prove You’re Human Dev Talks Humanity, CAPTCHAs & the Uncanny ValleyRemy Siu, Creative Director of Prove You're Human, discusses the game's themes of humanity, the unique implementation of CAPTCHAs as a core mechanic, and the design of its uncanny protagonist. Siu also reflects on lessons learned from developing 1000x Resist, emphasizing increased confidence in their narrative-first approach.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest weekSummer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Go Behind the Scenes of Prove You’re Human at Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games ShowcaseDay of the Devs at Summer Game Fest and the Southeast Asian Games Showcase provided behind-the-scenes looks at the development of Prove You're Human, a narrative adventure game from sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and Black Tabby Games. Developers discussed inspirations, animation techniques, and the Southeast Asian influences on the game's themes of identity and environmental effects.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase spotlight — Prove You're HumanProve You're Human is a new dark sci-fi adventure game from Sunset Visitor, creators of 1000xRESIST, showcased at the Southeast Asian Games. Published by Black Tabby Games, it explores themes of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and existentialism, drawing comparisons to Severance and Westworld. Players will interact with an AI named Mesa, solve CAPTCHA-like puzzles, and uncover corporate secrets, with the game aiming to be available on Steam.
Day of the Devs - Summer Game Fest 2026 highlightsDay of the Devs showcased several indie game titles during Summer Game Fest 2026, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and Trine 6: Together In Time. The event highlighted upcoming games with trailers and Steam links, aiming to cut through the noise for attendees.- Go Behind the Scenes of Prove You’re Human at Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games ShowcaseThe Day of the Devs event at Summer Game Fest will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the development of "Prove You're Human," a narrative adventure game from sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and Black Tabby Publishing. The showcase will highlight the creation of the AI character, Mesa, and explore Southeast Asian influences on the game. Developers Pinki Li, Daniel Beaulieu, Nhi Do, and Remy Siu will share insights into the game's design and development process.
All the announcements & trailers from Day of the Devs SGF 2026Day of the Devs at Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a variety of indie titles, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and 33 Immortals. The event featured world premieres and exclusive announcements, highlighting over 20 games across different genres and platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
All of the Day of the Devs Games Shown at SGF 2026The Summer Game Fest 2026 Day of the Devs showcase featured 20 indie titles, with gameplay footage and developer details. While no games were shadowdrops, a Steam section allowed for easy wishlisting. Notable announcements included 33 Immortals for Xbox Series X and PC on June 10, 2026, and Trine 6: Together in Time for multiple platforms on September 17, 2026.
Day Of The Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2026 – Everything RevealedDay of the Devs presented 20 indie titles at Summer Game Fest 2026, showcasing a diverse range of genres and developers. Highlights included release dates for Screenbound and the 1.0 launch of 33 Immortals, alongside new looks at Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and Super Yooka-Laylee Kart.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcaseDay of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
Day of the Devs 2026: Everything Announced!Day of the Devs 2026 showcased 20 indie titles, including new entries in the Trine and Yooka-Laylee series. Highlights included the roguelike platformer Blood Dungeon, the retro survival-horror Tenebris Somnia, and the multiplayer roguelike 33 Immortals. Several games announced release dates or windows, with others slated for early access or future updates.
Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream: Join our liveblog for all the main show and Day of the Devs announcementsSummer Game Fest 2026 will feature a combined livestream event including the main showcase and Day of the Devs. Expected announcements include Star Wars: Zero Company, Clutch, Soulframe, Among Us, and potential updates on The Witcher 4 and Persona 6. The event will also highlight indie titles like Prove You're Human and Dreadmoor.
Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sightVideo codecs present a significant and persistent challenge for game developers, with no easy solutions in sight. Developers like Sam Barlow and Remy Siu highlight the complexities of compressing and decompressing video for games, especially for multi-platform releases and full-motion video content. Issues range from cutscenes not appearing on certain platforms to the sheer volume of work required to optimize video for different hardware, leading to painful development cycles and limitations on creative possibilities.
More And More Games Are Asking A Question Even Philosophers Haven't Been Able To AnswerSeveral upcoming and viral games like Prove You're Human, Shift at Midnight, and Among Us are exploring themes of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. These titles reflect a growing societal anxiety around AI's capabilities and its potential to blur the lines between authentic and artificial.
Video Games Need More Suffering, Slay The Princess Devs SayDevelopers from Black Tabby Games and Sunset Visitor discuss the importance of 'friction' and 'suffering' in video game narratives, arguing that removing challenges leads to a lack of learning. They also detail their new publishing partnership, aimed at supporting narrative-focused studios and streamlining the publishing process for titles like Sunset Visitor's upcoming game, Prove You're Human.
Triple-i Initiative Showcase had some really incredible announcements - a roundupThe Triple-i Initiative Showcase featured numerous announcements for indie games, including new reveals, release dates, and DLC. Several titles like Alabaster Dawn, Alkahest, and Away Team were highlighted, with many set to enter Early Access or launch in the coming months. The showcase also included updates for existing games such as Barotrauma and Brotato.
Acclaimed indie dev is leaning into the "uncomfortable uncanniness" that comes from hyper-realistic graphics…Developers behind the upcoming horror game Prove You're Human are intentionally leaning into the "uncomfortable uncanniness" of hyper-realistic graphics. Creative director Remy Siu and Black Tabby Publishing co-founder Tony Howard-Arias believe the uncanny valley is a strength of the medium, especially as games pursue photorealism. The game, which features an AI robot desperately trying to convince the player it's human, is available to wishlist on Steam.
1000xResist developer added a video sequence 'out of desperation' but now they're bringing FMV back for…The developers of 1000xResist initially incorporated Full Motion Video (FMV) out of desperation but are now embracing it for future projects. The game Prove You're Human, also discussed, utilizes FMV to depict a split between the physical and virtual worlds. Industry figures note a resurgence in FMV, citing titles like Immortality and Road to Empress.
Weird new indie game makes you complete Captcha tests to set fire to treesProve You're Human is a new indie game from Sunset Visitor, the creators of 1000xResist, that incorporates Captcha tests into its gameplay. Players will use these tests on environmental elements, including trees, in a narrative that explores the duality of a human and their digital copy. The game is confirmed for PC via Steam and was revealed during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase.- Prove You're Human AnnouncedBlack Tabby and sunset visitor have announced Prove You're Human, an adventure game that explores the challenges of distinguishing between artificial intelligence and actual people. The game's premise is timely given current discussions surrounding AI.