About Ungate and me

Hi ! I'm Varvara Andrei from Romania, a self-taught developer driven by a passion for storytelling and immersive experiences. Over the course of four years, I have dedicated myself to bringing Ungate to life [my first game ever created]—a survival horror game that challenges, thrills, and pushes players to their limits [I've learned to create the game by actually creating the game]. Inspired by the nostalgia of classic games where limited lives added intense stakes, Ungate takes players back to an era of gaming that emphasized skill and resilience.

In Ungate, players are drawn into a chilling atmosphere, one where eerie visuals and gripping suspense combine to keep them engaged and on edge. The game offers two distinct difficulty modes: Explorer, which grants infinite respawns, and Survivor, a high-stakes mode with only three lives. This choice allows both casual players and die-hard fans of the genre to fully experience the world of Ungate on their own terms. Yet, even as Ungate pushes players to survive, it brings people together. It's designed for the classic experience of gathering friends, passing the controller, and sharing in the tension as you battle your way through.

Every detail of Ungate was carefully planned—funded and developed solo—an accomplishment that speaks to my dedication to creating not just a game, but an unforgettable journey. Feedback from early players has allowed me to polish the game into a unique experience that feels both fresh and familiar within the survival horror genre. Ungate is more than a game; it’s a community challenge, a shared thrill, and a tribute to the stories we tell when we're in the dark, daring ourselves to take just one more step.