March 11, 2025 – Deep Cuts, the physics-driven action-adventure VR game developed by Scythe Dev Team and published by tinyBuild, is now available on the Meta Horizon Store for $29.99. This adrenaline-pumping title blends physics, intense melee action, a gripping storyline, and interactive film-inspired worlds to give players a chilling adventure filled with cinematic horror.
- Get Deep Cuts on the Meta Horizon Store
- Watch the trailer here
- Press Kit Here
Brought to you by the team behind Happy’s Humble Burger Farm, Deep Cuts is a new chapter in the interconnected Scythe Universe that transports players into a twisted cinema overrun by nightmarish creatures.
Play as filmmaker Elise Weber to save creative partner Malcolm Micheaux against villainous cartoon creations in a game of fast-paced melee combat, chaotic gunfights, and explosive encounters. Explore interactive environments from Elise and Malcolm’s film catalog, filled with pop culture references, intricate puzzles, and epic boss battles that challenge your strategy and reflexes.
In this movie-inspired world, players traverse environments set across films of many decades. From gritty film noir to retro-futuristic sci-fi and spaghetti westerns, players will battle monsters and uncover dark secrets as they make their way through Deep Cuts.
Deep Cuts key features:
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Physics-Driven Combat: Kinetically driven and interactive melee and firearms gameplay with a variety of improvised weaponry, such as a boom mic or a prop machine gun.
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Deep Lore and Immersive Storytelling: Experience the connected Scythe Universe lore with rich environmental storytelling as Elise Weber and Malcolm Micheaux.
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Neurareel Film Experiences: Step inside living movie sets of the ‘80s horror-inspired “Forsaken Festival,” ‘70s space thriller “Origin Drill,” or the Wild West of “Bastard Town,” blending reality with cinematic fiction across multiple genres.
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Time Manipulation Abilities: Bend reality to gain the upper hand in combat. Become stronger and unlock 'Cinematic powers' – superhuman abilities Elise gains by defeating epic bosses.
“In development for Deep Cuts, the team pushed Quest hardware to its limits to deliver a cutting-edge technical experience along with a highly captivating and spooky narrative,” said Kaleb Alfadda, Principal Technical Engineer, Director & Founder, Scythe Dev Team. “We can’t wait for players to step into the game and transport themselves into the most exciting chapter of the Scythe universe yet.”
Deep Cuts will launch on Steam later in 2025. For more information, visit Deep Cuts’ Meta page, follow @scythedevteam and @tinyBuild on X, and join the official Discord server.
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About Scythe Dev Team:
Based out of Arizona and Massachusetts, the Scythe Dev Team focuses on creating niche titles with unique gameplay experiences that break barriers of conventions through experimental mechanics and an off-the-wall approach to game design. All of the team’s games take place within its own interconnected Scythe Saga Universe. In December 2022, Scythe Dev Team joined tinyBuild as an internal studio with full creative control over their upcoming projects.
About tinyBuild:
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can't miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.