Drop a line in Missing The Point, a lighthearted fishing game with a deeply human narrative that is made to be played in a single sitting, a lovingly crafted indie game with handmade assets by In The Keep, on April 9, 2026, on PC via Steam and Itch, and PlayStation 5.
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Missing The Point creates a low-impact, strange-yet-inviting space to reflect on the nature of distractions, the impact of past connections, and how to accept key moments in life with the core gameplay directive to simply fish. Each catch is an asset scanned from a cutout of a hand-crafted canvas painting, but among the floppy fishes are scraps of pollution and something unusual . . .
This curious fishing trip was developed in under a year; the entire game was expanded from a humble stick-figure angler, with inspirations including The Stanley Parable, David Syzmanski’s micro games like Iron Lung, the cosmic ruminations of eldritch storytelling, and the oddities showcased in the filmography of the late David Lynch. In The Keep has centered on sustainable development at an intimate scale, with human efforts at the heart of the publishing studio’s philosophy.
Missing The Point was designed as a calming, yet thoughtful, distraction from the chaos of today’s world through simple game mechanics and a small time commitment – taking only a couple of hours to finish. The game is also priced affordably at $7.99 USD, with a two-week 25% discount on all platforms.
On April 9th, In The Keep challenges casters to consider “The Point” and fish to their heart's content in Missing The Point on PC via Steam (Steam Deck Compatible!) and Itch or on PlayStation 5.
Beneath the water’s surface is a treasure trove of surprises!
Want to learn more about Missing The Point or discuss the game and its development with In The Keep? Contact us directly at Communications@ForeverClassicGames.com
Thank you for your time,
Alex McCumbers
Forever Classic Games on Behalf of In The Keep
About In The Keep
In The Keep is an independent video game studio and publishing label.
About Forever Classic Games LLC
Forever Classic Games is a clutter-free games media outlet and communications consultant collective founded by Alex McCumbers and Zach Snyder that connects developers, publishers, writers, creators, players, and fans by sharing inherently human stories through content, critique, and outreach. At every level possible, Forever Classic Games embodies the spirit of kind independence and the amazing capabilities of thoughtful communities.