What was Finsternis made with?

The engine Finsternis was made with is not stated in the source. Its listing mentions Claude as an AI tool used to make it.

How do you control Finsternis?

The game's own page mentions mouse clicks. We detected this from the page text; the creator hasn't confirmed a controls list.

Does Finsternis work on phones?

Probably not well. We could not confirm touch controls, so a keyboard or mouse may be needed.

Where can I play Finsternis?

In your web browser on ldjam.com, linked from its listing. Vibe1Up links to it and doesn't host the game.

Is the prompt for Finsternis official?

No. The prompt on this page is a Starter recipe: our own reconstruction from the game's public listing, not the creator's official prompt. If you made this game, you can share your real prompt at vibe1up.com/prompts/ and we'll show it with the Creator's prompt badge.

Cover: the creator’s own preview image

🆕 Daily drop · Oct 16, 2026

Finsternis

by Jo Bettaque · Unknown engine · indexed 2026-10-16

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“We dared to programm a game about signal Towers, as it feels like all of you... Finsternis, you start in darkness and illuminate the world with signal towers. There are dangers lurking in the dark, Towers to be built, ruins to be explored and a Beam Tower to activate. How are…” (excerpt from the jam entry)

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Starter recipe

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Build a small, playable browser game inspired by "Finsternis" (genre not listed).
Concept: We dared to programm a game about signal Towers, as it feels like all of you... Finsternis, you start in darkness and illuminate the world with signal towers. There are dangers lurking in the dark, Towers to be built, ruins to be explored and a Beam Tower to activate. How are….
Tech: use plain HTML, CSS and JavaScript (or a lightweight engine you know); keep it to a single page that loads instantly with no login or install.
Controls: keyboard and mouse on desktop, shown on a short how-to-play screen.
Players: start single-player (the original's player count is not stated in its listing).
Steps: 1) get the core mechanic playable with placeholder shapes, 2) add win/lose conditions and restart, 3) polish feel, visuals and sound, 4) add your own twist (setting, character or one new rule).
Make it your own: don't copy the original's name, art, text or code.

Choose a twist

Build, publish and optional polish

Next: build your first version

Copy the Starter recipe above, open a builder, and paste it into a new project. Get the core game working before adding extras.

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Publish it, then polish later

host it free on Netlify. Once the core game works, optionally add voice or sound with ElevenLabs or 3D assets with Meshy. Netlify, ElevenLabs and Meshy are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. None of these extras is required to build the core game.

Tool: Claude, as stated in the listing.

At a glance

What was Finsternis made with?: The engine Finsternis was made with is not stated in the source. Its listing mentions Claude as an AI tool used to make it.
How do you control Finsternis?: The game's own page mentions mouse clicks. We detected this from the page text; the creator hasn't confirmed a controls list.
Does Finsternis work on phones?: Probably not well. We could not confirm touch controls, so a keyboard or mouse may be needed.
Is Finsternis multiplayer?: Not stated in the source.
Where can I play Finsternis?: In your web browser on ldjam.com, linked from its listing. Vibe1Up links to it and doesn't host the game.
Is the prompt for Finsternis official?: No. The prompt on this page is a Starter recipe: our own reconstruction from the game's public listing, not the creator's official prompt. If you made this game, you can share your real prompt at vibe1up.com/prompts/ and we'll show it with the Creator's prompt badge.

Source: Ludum Dare 59 entry · added in the Oct 16, 2026 daily drop · More AI-made games

Created by Jo Bettaque · Original game: ldjam.com · All rights in the game belong to its creator.

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