https://github.com/sukarth/the-custodian

A pixel-art puzzle-platformer created in just 48 hours at Daydream Hack Club Helsinki Game Jam 2025. Guide the Custodian through four challenging levels, master environmental puzzles, and discover the lore behind 'The Custodian'
https://github.com/sukarth/the-custodian

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A pixel-art puzzle-platformer created in just 48 hours at Daydream Hack Club Helsinki Game Jam 2025. Guide the Custodian through four challenging levels, master environmental puzzles, and discover the lore behind 'The Custodian'

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sukarth/the-custodian
• Owner: Sukarth
• Created: 2025-09-27T09:33:54.000Z (8 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-09-28T11:35:31.000Z (8 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-09-28T13:25:30.972Z (8 months ago)
• Topics: daydream, gamejam, godot, godot-engine, hackclub, platformer, platformer-2d-game
• Language: GDScript
• Homepage: https://hekinav.itch.io/the-custodian
• Size: 66.1 MB
• Stars: 3
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 1
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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# The Custodian



![The Custodian - Main Menu](res/cover.png)

A puzzle-platformer built from scratch in just 48 hours at the Hack Club Daydream Helsinki Game Jam 2025!



## Overview

**The Custodian** is a pixel-art puzzle-platformer where you guide a mysterious entity through four atmospheric levels filled with perilous traps and environmental puzzles. It was created by a team of three high school students with minimal prior game development experience during a rapid, two-day game jam.

## Features

- **Four hand-crafted levels**: Each presents distinct challenges, mechanics, and obstacles.

- **Unique pixel-art style**: Atmospheric backgrounds and a mysterious protagonist.

- **Physics-based platforming**: Moving platforms, falling obstacles, gravity wells, and more.

- **Checkpoints and power-ups**: Master each challenge and advance through the game.

- **Original SFX and sound cues**.

## Team & Credits

- **Programming**: Sukarth, Hekinav & Ropva

- **Level Design**: Sukarth

- **Artists**: Ropva & Hekinav

- **Sound Effects**: Ropva & Hekinav

## How to Play

Visit https://hekinav.itch.io/the-custodian

OR:

1. Open the project in [Godot Engine](https://godotengine.org/).

2. Run the main scene (`game.tscn`).

3. Use keyboard controls (default WASD or arrow keys) to move and jump.

4. Reach the exit in each level to progress.

## Repository Structure

- `/levels` & `/player`: Scene files and assets for levels and player control

- `/scripts`: Game logic written in GDScript

- `/sfx`: Sound effect files

- `/ui`: UI and menu scenes

## License

This project is released as open-source under the MIT License. See `LICENSE` file for details.

## Inspiration & Acknowledgements

Created as part of [Daydream Hack Club Helsinki](https://daydream.hackclub.com/helsinki) Game Jam 2025—an amazingly organized event bringing together high schoolers for creative game development!

Special thanks to the organizers, mentors, and fellow participants for their support and inspiration.

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Built with ❤️ by Sukarth, Hekinav, & Ropva