
Contest Requirements
Required Music Type
BGM
Music Format
.mp3 or .wav
Length of Music
1 minute 30 seconds
Genre of the Work
Dark, Psychological Metroidvania PC Game
AI Participation
Allowed
Contract Terms
Exclusive License
Reference Music
Music Mood/Atmosphere
Ancient instruments (e.g. Sihu)
Official Video
Work Description
Endless Night: The Darkness Within is a dark, psychological Metroidvania in development for PC and console, with a planned release in Q4 2025 - Q1 2026. The game follows Jake, a man grappling with PTSD and trauma, as he journeys through shifting dreamscapes shaped by his fractured heart. As players explore nonlinear environments, unlock traversal abilities, and battle manifestations of Jake’s fears, they gradually uncover his past and piece together his lost inner self.
Director's Instructions
Core mechanics are centered around exploration, combat, and emotional progression. Every time the player dies, the dreamworld evolves—new paths emerge, secrets reveal themselves, and Jake grows closer to healing. The game features a rich narrative, RPG-style gear customization, and a symbolic heart-fragment collection system representing values like Persistence, Courage, and Forgiveness, etc.\ \ Endless Night is being developed by Little Guy Games, an experienced Toronto-based indie studio with a track record of making interesting games. The game is currently in full production, with active support from external collaborators in music, sound design, and PR.\ \ We plan to release the game on Xbox, Steam and other major consoles, including the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation), with a PC demo arriving on May 6, 2025. Wishlist campaigns, public playtesting, and event showcases (such as PAX East 2025) are core to our visibility and launch strategy.
Music Notes
After selection, the music will be finalized in collaboration with the director team and Lemon Sound's professional music team.
However, if the submitted music is of excellent quality and requires no modifications, it may be used as is without additional work.
Additional Notes
You can submit previously composed tracks (No need to compose new music - submit the music you already have in your drive!)
Even if not selected, you can use the music for your personal portfolio, release it, or use it in other works
The prize money will be paid after deducting taxes and management fees (10%, other income tax)
Submitted Public Tracks
10
Nightmarish
나운 (Na-Un)

Ashes of the Light
greensound

Dark Forest
BACTOR

Breaking the Ice(ver.dark)
Wonhong Lee

Crossover Road
ksmdevksm

ALTER EGO (VIP Edit.)
ksmdevksm

Oblivion
Project_Hong

Freedom
Project_Hong

Judgement (VIP)
ksmdevksm

PANDORA PARADOXXX (2024 VIP)
ksmdevksm