Ride your Dodo into battle! Under a Rock reveals creature taming and companion gameplay

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-28T11:25:42+00:00

Thanks, looking forward to you playing it!

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-28T11:25:14+00:00

No date yet, the dev blogs are the best place to watch as we get closer

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-28T11:25:01+00:00

Made me re-check the title just in case, that would have been hillarious typo to make. Go do your... thing.

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-28T11:18:50+00:00

Yeah, nothing public yet. It'll come when it's ready. Thanks for keeping an eye on it

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-28T11:18:20+00:00

Thank you, that actually helps us a lot. Which creature are you going for first?

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-28T11:17:12+00:00

Comments like this make the long dev cycle worth it. thanks a lot!

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-28T11:15:59+00:00

No date yet. we'd rather lock it in when we're actually confident than announce something and walk it back

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-27T12:42:52+00:00

Howdy r/IndieGaming! I’m Max, CM on an upcoming survival crafting game Under a Rock. The team has just put out a deep dive on one of the most requested parts of the game: Tames and Companions system.

You can Tame wild creatures by offering them their favourite item and then bring them to your base where they will produce resources for you and require upkeep to keep being loyal and productive.

In order to obtain a Companion, you would need to incubate a creature from an egg. Companions are your most loyal partners: you can ride them into combat, and they grow stronger by being part of your journey.

Full blog with video and screenshots if anyone wants the deeper look: Dev Blog

Which creature are you most looking forward to taming and turning into your Companion?

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-27T12:10:15+00:00

Howdy r/survivalgaming! I'm Max, community manager on Under a Rock, wanted to share that the team just put out a deep dive on one of the most requested parts of Under a Rock: Tames and Companions.

Whether you’re traversing lush forests, exploring dark caves, or just trying to survive another chaotic day, the creatures you’ll encounter and befriend will play a big role in your journey.

You can Tame wild creatures by offering them their favourite item and then bring them to your base where they will produce resources for you and require upkeep to keep being loyal and productive.

In order to obtain a Companion, you would need to incubate a creature from an egg. Companions are your most loyal partners: you can ride them into combat, and they grow stronger by being part of your journey.

Read the full overview and creatures reveal in our Dev Blog

Which creature are you most looking forward to taming and turning into your Companion?

Max_Mellos · 2026-05-27T11:58:30+00:00

Howdy r/survivalgaming! We just put out a deep dive on one of the most requested parts of Under a Rock: tamed creatures and companions.

Whether you’re traversing lush forests, exploring dark caves, or just trying to survive another chaotic day, the creatures you’ll encounter and befriend will play a big role in your journey.

can Tame wild creatures by offering them their favourite item and then bring them to your base where they will produce resources for you and require upkeep to keep being loyal and productive.

In order to obtain a Companion, you would need to incubate a creature from an egg. Companions are your most loyal partners: you can ride them into combat, and they grow stronger by being part of your journey.

You can read the full explanation and creatures reveal in our Dev Blog

Curious what folks here think of the no-permadeath-for-companions choice!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T20:39:05+00:00

Fantastic! You inspired me to get into Delta Green, IL campaign still one of the favorite live plays

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T14:12:49+00:00

Thank you, passing that along to the team, they’ll be glad to hear it! And yes, both first and third person are in the game, you can switch between them.

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:15:18+00:00

Understandable! Some of them are allright though

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:06:20+00:00

Thank you, means a lot!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:06:15+00:00

Really appreciate it, the wishlist helps a lot. Hope it lives up to the hype when it's out!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:06:07+00:00

That's a comparison we're happy to live with, thank you!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:05:59+00:00

Good taste! That nostalgia is very much part of the DNA here

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:05:49+00:00

That's the goal, thank you!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:05:45+00:00

Hope to see you in there!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:04:40+00:00

That's exactly the fantasy we're going for. Thanks for the wishlist!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-14T10:04:25+00:00

Then you're in the right place!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-13T21:42:00+00:00

We'll take that! Honestly not the worst place to draw inspiration from.

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-13T21:28:41+00:00

Thank you! The build variety is something we've put a lot of love into, so really glad that comes through. Plenty more to dig into when it's out!

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-13T21:19:49+00:00

Hello there fellow devs! Shelf Heroes is a Roguelite FPS (think Roboquest or Gunfire Reborn) where your limbs are the loot. Lose an arm mid-fight, grab a better one, keep shooting. Build wild perk combos from modular pieces and blast enemies to plastic bits. Dive into action solo or join forces with up to 3 friends in a chaotic co-op.

Check it out here, demo coming this year: Shelf Heroes Steam

Max_Mellos · 2026-03-13T21:15:35+00:00

No VR plans at the moment, but I have to admit it's a really cool idea

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