Staying Afloat
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
This was a project I completed for my university's Programming For Video Game Development course.
Dive underwater and explore an interconnected ocean cave network to catch fish (and collect treasure!) to serve at your sushi restaurant. Starting with only 5 rice and 5 seaweed, try your best to keep your restaurant afloat! Remember that you will need to pay General Upkeep every day, no matter what!
Objective: Keep your restaurant above water (financially) as long as possible while maximizing profits. Be sure not to drown! (Drowning is an instant Game Over)
Movement: WASD/Arrow Keys & Mouse movement.
Scoring: Collect fish, sell sushi. Last as many days as possible
WARNING: There are many known bugs. There are including, but not limited to:
- "Days until Bankruptcy" counter is broken, leading to sometimes ambiguous gameovers.
- Certain fish getting stuck on each other/environment
- Sushi buffs not working.
The game's idea was inspired by "Dave the Diver", although I have never played the game nor seen any footage of gameplay— just read taglines and seen photos.
I may get around to fixing this game, but it is no longer my top priority.
| Updated | 10 days ago |
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Author | Mega |
| Genre | Adventure, Simulation |
| Tags | 2D, Pixel Art, Tycoon |
| Content | No generative AI was used |





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