A comedy-adventure inspired by Greek Shadow Theatre.
Try and keep afloat a fish trawler powered by pure luck,
questionable logic... and zero competence.

PC • Xbox Series X|S • Nintendo Switch

In Development

A slapstick puzzle-comedy where you try to make it through the day as an engineer aboard a trawler... with unconventional means.

Overview

Trust Me, I'm an Engineer is a narrative puzzle-adventure set on the maiden voyage of a fish trawler staffed by lovable frauds.

You play Karagiozis nudging props, rerouting pipes, and orchestrating happy accidents in hopes of making everything work.

Staged like a live Karagiozis puppet show, each scene is a compact puzzle: read the room, exploit character flaws, and trigger chain reactions that steer the story (and the ship) away from disaster.

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Gameplay

How it plays

Indirect problem-solving: manipulate the set, not the puppets. Rewire, jam, prop, and time actions from the wings.

Character-driven puzzles: every crewmate has a flaw — weaponize it to create solutions they’ll take credit for.

Staged scenes: bite-sized levels with theatrical “beats,” optional objectives, and playful reactivity from an in-world audience.

Physical comedy sandbox: hinges, hoses, switches, and slapstick chain reactions that reward tinkering.

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Roadmap

2025 — Vertical slice & internal playtests
Early 2026 — Public demo
2026 — Festival showcases & feedback
TBD — Full release

The Team

We’re longtime colleagues and grumpy old friends, balancing creative and technical skills with a bit of push and pull.

Like in our first game- it somehow, works out.

Ioannis Karavas

Software Engineer - Writing, Game Design

Ioannis wants to build systems and stories that actually feel good to play. Whether he’s tweaking mechanics or crafting dialogue, he’s all about making things click, both technically and emotionally.

Manolis Makris

Software Engineer - Art, Music

Manolis blends code, visuals, and sound to bring experiences to life. He’s the kind of person who can make a menu feel magical or turn a quiet moment into something unforgettable.

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Whether you're a player, fellow developer, or interested in collaborating, feel free to reach out.

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