← all stories

Raffaele Picca

Raffaele Picca is the developer of the survival horror game MOLDRISE, released on Steam for PC and Linux on July 21. The game holds a 95% positive rating from 131 user reviews on Steam, and its soundtrack was composed by Mike Klubnika, creator of Buckshot Roulette.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 15

Raffaele Picca released MOLDRISE on Steam on July 21 for PC and Linux. The survival horror game has players climb a dark, decaying building while a mushroom consumes their foot and drains their health. The game holds a 95% positive rating from 131 user reviews, earning a Very Positive rating on Steam.

In an interview with Game Spark, Picca discussed the game's inspirations, including the zombie-ant fungus and the works of Mike Klubnika. Klubnika, known for Buckshot Roulette, agreed to produce the game's original soundtrack after Picca offered him the job. The interview confirmed Klubnika's involvement, adding notable pedigree to the indie horror release.

The game's roguelike loop centers on a forced upward climb and a body slowly consumed by fungus. Player knowledge of the fixed building structure drives repeated attempts. The game's positive reception on Steam reflects its success in this design.

Key facts

Release date
July 21
Platforms
PC and Linux
Steam rating
95% positive from 131 user reviews, Very Positive
Soundtrack composer
Mike Klubnika, creator of Buckshot Roulette
Gameplay inspiration
Zombie-ant fungus

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Connections

Produces
moldrise

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/raffaele-picca. CC BY 4.0.

All coverage

Aug 6

MOLDRISE Horror Climb Earns 95% Positive Reviews on Steam

Indie developer Raffaele Picca released the horror game MOLDRISE on Steam on July 21. Players climb a dark, decaying building while a mushroom eats their foot and their health drains. The game holds 95% positive reviews from 131 user reviews, earning a Very Positive rating.