
Small Demo Update: Movement, Controls & Bug Fixes
Movement Improvements Ripples’ movement received another round of improvements. A new Boost Jump has been added, giving you another way to keep your momentum going. Dashes now…




Play as cute diver Ripples, swim like a penguin or bounce your way through the vivid landscapes of this 3d platformer. Defeat weird foes while collecting shells, water spirits and other secrets hidden in the levels. Enjoy the cozy vibes!
In Shallow Pond, you play as Ripples, a small diver setting out on a gentle but mysterious journey beyond the pond. Swim like a penguin, bounce through mossy ruins, and uncover a world full of strange creatures, hidden places, and quiet wonder.
Explore vivid, handcrafted levels where land and water blend seamlessly - mini-sandbox environments brimming with secrets to find, buttons to press, and areas to unlock. Glide through currents, leap across gaps, and combine movement skills for satisfying, precise platforming.
As you travel, you’ll unlock water-powered abilities like the Water Dash and Water Stomp - momentum-based tools that consume water and refill when you return to it. These playful powers let you break barriers, reach new places, activate pressure switches, and uncover long-forgotten treasures.
Collect shells, water spirits, and other hidden curiosities along the way. Some open secret levels. Others help you customize Ripples with new looks. And all of them bring you closer to the quiet mystery at the heart of your journey.
Alongside a strange companion, you’ll drift through lush meadows, shimmering caves, and sun-dappled lakes - chasing a feeling, a memory, and maybe something you didn’t know you were missing.

A Vibrant World to Explore
Juicy lakes, glowing caves, and sunlit fields - each with their own creatures, challenges, and secrets to discover.
Fluid, Playful Movement
Jump, double jump, dive, dash, and stomp - then chain it all together for smooth, expressive traversal.
Unlock Water Abilities
Gain unique water-based moves like the Water Dash and Water Stomp, and use them to explore in new ways.
Mini-Sandbox Level Design
Explorable levels full of levers, hidden routes, and puzzles.
Find Secrets and Customize Ripples
Collect shells and water spirits to unlock new looks and hidden stages.
A Journey with Cozy Vibes and Gentle Mystery
Travel with a strange companion across a world that feels both brand new and strangely familiar.
Shallow PondSteam patch notes
Movement Improvements Ripples’ movement received another round of improvements. A new Boost Jump has been added, giving you another way to keep your momentum going. Dashes now…
Shallow PondSteam patch notes
The Shallow Pond demo has received another small update, with a few visual improvements and bug fixes. Ripples’ Helmet Hook Ripples now has a small hook on top of his helmet that…
Shallow PondSteam announcement
Shallow Pond is officially part of the Indie Arena Booth lineup at gamescom 2026. From August 26-30, you’ll be able to play the game at the Indie Arena Booth in Cologne. Have a…
Shallow PondSteam announcement
I keep updating the Shallow Pond demo while the full game is in development. Based on your feedback, the survey responses, and my own ongoing work on the game, I made a lot of…