Jason Christopher Burrows
@eucatastrophic.itch.io
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I make games, art, and animation.
I am currently finishing up my Cairn adventure, Downrooted.
Check out my games:
eucatastrophic.itch.io
Check out my blog:
eucatastrophic.itch.io/blog/devlog
I make games, art, and animation.
I am currently finishing up my Cairn adventure, Downrooted.
Check out my games:
eucatastrophic.itch.io
Check out my blog:
eucatastrophic.itch.io/blog/devlog
Lastly, I was trying out some movement mechanics. Stamina, ledge grabbing, wall climbing, etc. It was feeling good to traverse a vertically design space. Throughout all of these I used TrenchBroom through the Qodot plugin for easy level design.
February 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Lastly, I was trying out some movement mechanics. Stamina, ledge grabbing, wall climbing, etc. It was feeling good to traverse a vertically design space. Throughout all of these I used TrenchBroom through the Qodot plugin for easy level design.
In this next one I was testing first person animations and rendering sprites using octahedral imposters, instead of billboards. Using Blender, I could rendered a model from all angles onto a huge sprite sheet. The problem came with creating a sprite animator that used those massive sheets.
February 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
In this next one I was testing first person animations and rendering sprites using octahedral imposters, instead of billboards. Using Blender, I could rendered a model from all angles onto a huge sprite sheet. The problem came with creating a sprite animator that used those massive sheets.
Two years ago I was dabbling in Godot and made a few retro FPS demos. Here I was testing simple mechanics (movement, pickups, weapons, hitscan, projectiles, etc) while also exploring a low-fi dithered style. Doom enemy sprites are great placeholders.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Two years ago I was dabbling in Godot and made a few retro FPS demos. Here I was testing simple mechanics (movement, pickups, weapons, hitscan, projectiles, etc) while also exploring a low-fi dithered style. Doom enemy sprites are great placeholders.
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These were for an old world building project about living gods. I still enjoy thinking about this world, so I may pick it up or adapt it into something else in the future.
First is Ashia, the patron of secret intimacy.
Second is Hagrava, the patron of suffering’s end.
First is Ashia, the patron of secret intimacy.
Second is Hagrava, the patron of suffering’s end.
February 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
These were for an old world building project about living gods. I still enjoy thinking about this world, so I may pick it up or adapt it into something else in the future.
First is Ashia, the patron of secret intimacy.
Second is Hagrava, the patron of suffering’s end.
First is Ashia, the patron of secret intimacy.
Second is Hagrava, the patron of suffering’s end.
I have a few pieces of old art I haven't posted here. These were a part of an old Into the Odd hack I was working on (since abandoned). I wanted to illustrate the four stats, but only got around to three of them.
February 3, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I have a few pieces of old art I haven't posted here. These were a part of an old Into the Odd hack I was working on (since abandoned). I wanted to illustrate the four stats, but only got around to three of them.
My first time ordering from Lulu and I'm very impressed by the quality. I can't wait to get these adventures to the table!
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
My first time ordering from Lulu and I'm very impressed by the quality. I can't wait to get these adventures to the table!
Life has been... busy, and I forgot to celebrate Downrooted hitting 70% funded!!! Nearly there folks!
With your help we can reach 100%!!! eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
With your help we can reach 100%!!! eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
January 19, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Life has been... busy, and I forgot to celebrate Downrooted hitting 70% funded!!! Nearly there folks!
With your help we can reach 100%!!! eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
With your help we can reach 100%!!! eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
I am floored by the work done in the Quake Brutalist Jam III! Just look at some of these! In an almost 30 year old game.
January 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I am floored by the work done in the Quake Brutalist Jam III! Just look at some of these! In an almost 30 year old game.
Thanks to everyone who contributed recently, we have passed the 60% mark!
December 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Thanks to everyone who contributed recently, we have passed the 60% mark!
Here is a map of one of the new dungeons that you can delve in the final version of Downrooted! If that is something that sounds cool to you, then make it happen be contributing to the funding! eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
December 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Here is a map of one of the new dungeons that you can delve in the final version of Downrooted! If that is something that sounds cool to you, then make it happen be contributing to the funding! eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
I think it's a shame that this vision of the franchise has been left to die. I want to see more in this setting, like other genres or tabletop games. I'd love a wargame with TibSun minis. How about an Xcom-style tactics game? Give me a board game or a TTRPG. I feel like just doing it myself.
December 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I think it's a shame that this vision of the franchise has been left to die. I want to see more in this setting, like other genres or tabletop games. I'd love a wargame with TibSun minis. How about an Xcom-style tactics game? Give me a board game or a TTRPG. I feel like just doing it myself.
Tiberium is changing the Earth into something alien. It becomes less recognisable by the day. There is a kind of hopelessness here that isn't grimdark. Different groups try to find their own solutions. Combat the spread, change with the planet, or ascend to a higher form.
December 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Tiberium is changing the Earth into something alien. It becomes less recognisable by the day. There is a kind of hopelessness here that isn't grimdark. Different groups try to find their own solutions. Combat the spread, change with the planet, or ascend to a higher form.
The setting is a unique post-apocalyptic. One where an alien material is both destroying the world and also fueling a global conflict. Its the juxtaposition of uninhabitable wastelands and well equipped military forces. Tiberium is a cancer, but we also need it to survive.
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The setting is a unique post-apocalyptic. One where an alien material is both destroying the world and also fueling a global conflict. Its the juxtaposition of uninhabitable wastelands and well equipped military forces. Tiberium is a cancer, but we also need it to survive.
Nothing comes close to Tiberian Sun's vibe. Not even the later games could replicate it. There is something so alluring about its world, tone, and designs. I wish to explore this world that EA abandoned, but do I make an unlicensed product or a clone with the serial numbers filed off?
December 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Nothing comes close to Tiberian Sun's vibe. Not even the later games could replicate it. There is something so alluring about its world, tone, and designs. I wish to explore this world that EA abandoned, but do I make an unlicensed product or a clone with the serial numbers filed off?
40% funded! Let's do this!
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
40% funded! Let's do this!
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 AM
All right which one of you mentioned The Five Fates? Why is it in the top 5 physical games on Itch? Who did it? Fess up!
eucatastrophic.itch.io/the-five-fat...
eucatastrophic.itch.io/the-five-fat...
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 AM
All right which one of you mentioned The Five Fates? Why is it in the top 5 physical games on Itch? Who did it? Fess up!
eucatastrophic.itch.io/the-five-fat...
eucatastrophic.itch.io/the-five-fat...
One of the first things I did on the game was figure out the tone. I wanted an eerie dark forest that looked like an abyss within. I first did a digital mock-up and then painted it in oil on canvas. I liked the outcome so much that I made it the cover. eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 AM
One of the first things I did on the game was figure out the tone. I wanted an eerie dark forest that looked like an abyss within. I first did a digital mock-up and then painted it in oil on canvas. I liked the outcome so much that I made it the cover. eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
What is Downrooted about?
It is ostensibly about exploring a dark magical forest. Players will push their luck and go deeper to find greater rewards, and greater dangers. By using a simple depthcrawl system, each excursion is unique. Will you reach the heart of the forest? How deep will you go?
It is ostensibly about exploring a dark magical forest. Players will push their luck and go deeper to find greater rewards, and greater dangers. By using a simple depthcrawl system, each excursion is unique. Will you reach the heart of the forest? How deep will you go?
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What is Downrooted about?
It is ostensibly about exploring a dark magical forest. Players will push their luck and go deeper to find greater rewards, and greater dangers. By using a simple depthcrawl system, each excursion is unique. Will you reach the heart of the forest? How deep will you go?
It is ostensibly about exploring a dark magical forest. Players will push their luck and go deeper to find greater rewards, and greater dangers. By using a simple depthcrawl system, each excursion is unique. Will you reach the heart of the forest? How deep will you go?
22% Funded on day one! Keep it going!
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
22% Funded on day one! Keep it going!
eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
I am Itchfunding my Cairn module in order to pay for editing and get physical copies! I have worked on this game for two years and I would appreciate everyone giving it a look, sharing it around, or even contributing to the fund!
Let's get this game done!
I am Itchfunding my Cairn module in order to pay for editing and get physical copies! I have worked on this game for two years and I would appreciate everyone giving it a look, sharing it around, or even contributing to the fund!
Let's get this game done!
November 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
eucatastrophic.itch.io/downrooted
I am Itchfunding my Cairn module in order to pay for editing and get physical copies! I have worked on this game for two years and I would appreciate everyone giving it a look, sharing it around, or even contributing to the fund!
Let's get this game done!
I am Itchfunding my Cairn module in order to pay for editing and get physical copies! I have worked on this game for two years and I would appreciate everyone giving it a look, sharing it around, or even contributing to the fund!
Let's get this game done!
Termites got in my Scythe box!
October 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Termites got in my Scythe box!
Another pastel, this time of a silverfish sentry using a personal televox transmitter.
October 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Another pastel, this time of a silverfish sentry using a personal televox transmitter.
Another in my pastel series. This time, a red-rimmed dune crawler carries cargo across the dust fields.
September 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Another in my pastel series. This time, a red-rimmed dune crawler carries cargo across the dust fields.