

The average bootcamp grad spent less than six months in career transition, from starting a bootcamp to finding their first job. Undertale was created in Gamemaker Studio, a popular and inexpensive game design engine that makes 2d games possible for small teams and individuals. It could be said that this game couldn’t have existed if it wasn’t made by one person, or if it did it wouldn’t have been nearly as successful. The odd but charming corners, obtuse secrets, and quirky jokes that could have been easily sanded off in a normal production environment stayed in the game. Undertale is unique in that it wasn’t designed by a committee. The game is inspired by some classic and beloved titles like Earthbound and the Mario & Luigi role playing games but more than anything the game is a reflection of its creator. It took Fox nearly three years to complete after a crowdfunding campaign that raised over one thousand percent more than the original goal. The game was created almost solely by Toby Fox, along with a few art assets provided by Temmie Chang. Hidden behind an apparently low-effort artstyle is a beautiful and intricate storyline, lovable and memorable characters, award winning music, and an interesting and unique combat system.

This expectation subverting hit took almost anyone who played it by complete surprise.

No list of games made by one person would dare miss Undertale. Undertale Undertale has a deep and moving storyline.
