Folk pop artist Phoebe Bridgers has established a presence on the indie game platform Itch.io, launching her own creator page. Her first offering is a simple infinite runner titled "Lost Boys Game," inspired by her recent single of the same name.
The game mechanics involve the player controlling a character, referred to as "passenger princess," as they navigate fantasy environments. The objective is to dodge goblins, leap over obstacles, collect power-ups, and gather "PB" coins, all while the game's speed increases. Players can compete for high scores on a leaderboard. The game's visual and thematic elements appear to draw from RuneScape, aligning with the music video for "Lost Boys," which featured actor Skyler Gisondo.
"Lost Boys" is Bridgers' first musical release since her 2023 hiatus. The song is slated for inclusion on her upcoming solo album, "Lost Weekend," her first in six years, following her work with the supergroup Boygenius. The extent of Bridgers' involvement in the game's development during her hiatus, or any future plans for game creation, remain open questions. While not compared to established infinite runners like "Canabalt" or the Chrome browser's dinosaur game, it represents Bridgers' initial foray into game development.
For players seeking more complex indie experiences, James Ferraro's "Desolation Seed" is currently available in early access on Steam. The article also speculates on potential future game-related endeavors from other musicians, referencing The Weeknd's public admiration for game creators like Yoko Taro and Hidetaka Miyazaki.