What is Octodad?
Octodad is an independent video game that follows the daily life of an octopus masquerading as a human. Developed by students at DePaul University, the game challenges players to control the titular character as he navigates mundane household tasks and family activities, all while concealing his true cephalopod nature. With its humorous premise and unconventional control scheme, Octodad offers a unique experience centered on the tension between deception and fatherhood
Highlights
- Unconventional controls that simulate the challenges of performing human activities with octopus tentacles
- Humorous storyline revolving around an octopus pretending to be a human with a family
- Gameplay focused on completing everyday tasks while maintaining the deception of being human
- Developed by a team of students who later formed the studio Young Horses, Inc
- One of the 8 winners in the Student Showcase award at the 2011 Independent Games Festival
Features
Third person perspective