Monsters In My Closet

The entry to midnight's mysterious labyrinth.
Your bedroom. You'll be respawning here a lot.
The Creeper: All he wants is love!
The Chaser: Hope you can run fast!
The Jumper: Don't freak out!
The Watcher: Keep your distance!
The Wanderer: Stay out of his way!
A beautiful morning! Only for those who make it to Floor 100.

Inspiration for Monsters In My Closet

As a solo VR developer, I drew inspiration from those universal childhood nightmares: the creak of a closet door at midnight, the shadowy figures lurking just out of sight. Monsters In My Closet turns that primal fear into a heart-pounding VR descent where you’re not just hearing monsters; you’re evading them in a claustrophobic, near-endless tunnel. What started as a quick break from a larger project exploded into a complete game during a single three-week sprint, reminding me why I fell in love with VR: its unmatched ability to make the abstract feel terrifyingly real.

How I Built It

I built everything solo in Unity using OpenXR for maximum compatibility. The core experience is a hand-crafted vertical tunnel descending to floor 100. Players rely on a shake-to-charge flashlight (complete with frantic haptics) and breath-controlled sprinting to survive five distinct monsters with custom AI: the clingy Creeper, the relentless Chaser, the corner-lurking Jumper, the unpredictable Wanderer, and the eerie Watcher that haunts your peripheral vision. The level layout is deliberately fixed for tight pacing, while a procedural scare system randomizes spawns and timing, creating fresh, emergent stealth moments every run.

Comfort was a top priority from day one. Smooth locomotion, adjustable player height, and carefully tuned movement speeds make it feel great in both roomscale and seated modes without ever needing vignettes. The game runs buttery-smooth on Quest 2, Quest 3, and SteamVR while staying under 1 GB for instant downloads.

Plans for Future Improvements

After the December 2025 launch, I’ll continue refining the scares, tweaking AI behaviors, and polishing based on player feedback. This project has been an intense masterclass in rapid VR development, influencer outreach, and building tension in confined spaces; every lesson is already shaping my next title.

That next game marks a full tonal shift: lighthearted, social, and designed as the first true VR multiplayer adaptation of an internationally popular competitive hobby. I’m keeping details under wraps for now, but it will leverage everything I’ve learned here; tighter systems, smoother onboarding, and a heavy focus on joyful shared moments; while pushing Quest hardware in bold new directions. Can’t wait to share it soon!