The Game Design Portfolio of Lane Ruff
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Adventure
(2024)
A seamless exploration-based adventure game. My level, inspired by the Appalachian mountains, features a forest trail leading to old cabins and a desolate village, aiming to evoke a sense of exploration and nostalgia.
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OverNight
(2025)
OverNight is a delivery-based stealth horror game set within the eerie confines of the Slumbering Hearts Hotel. Players assume the role of a night audit employee tasked with completing deliveries and assignments under increasingly unsettling conditions. The project emphasizes atmospheric storytelling, stealth mechanics, and tension-driven gameplay, blending horror elements with immersive environmental design.
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Cave Escape
(2025)
Cave Escape follows the journey of a frog who has lost his way home. Inspired by classics like Celeste, Super Mario Bros., and Donkey Kong Country, this platformer blends tight mechanics with playful exploration. My primary role on the team was Systems Designer.