We build worlds worth getting lost in.
Deepslate Studios crafts immersive mystery experiences in Minecraft—puzzle-driven adventures that challenge your mind and pull you into stories you won't forget.
Founded by Players
We started as friends who loved escape rooms and adventure maps. We wanted to create the kind of experiences we wished existed—mysteries with real depth, puzzles that respect your intelligence, and stories that stay with you.
Puzzle-First Design
Every experience starts with the puzzles. We design challenges that feel fair but surprising, that make you feel genuinely clever when you solve them. No pixel-hunting, no arbitrary solutions—just good design.
Stories That Matter
A puzzle without context is just a task. We weave narrative through every element—environmental storytelling, discovered documents, moments of revelation. The mystery isn't just what you're solving, it's why.
Vanilla Minecraft
We build in vanilla Minecraft—no mods required. This constraint forces creativity and ensures anyone can play. If we can make you feel genuine dread using only blocks and redstone, we've done our job.
Our Story
Deepslate Studios was founded in 2021 by a small group of Minecraft builders and escape room enthusiasts who believed the platform could support deeper, more meaningful experiences than typical adventure maps.
Our first release, The Collector's Estate, was a proof of concept—a single-room mystery that took most players about 30 minutes. The response surprised us. Players weren't just solving puzzles; they were theorizing about the story, sharing discoveries, creating communities around the experience.
Since then, we've grown from a hobby project into a dedicated studio. Each experience we create pushes what's possible in vanilla Minecraft, telling stories that blur the line between game and reality.
We're a small team, but we believe that's a strength. Every block placed, every puzzle designed, every line written comes from people who genuinely care about the craft.
Our Principles
Respect the Player
No unfair puzzles. No cheap scares. No wasting your time. If you're stuck, it's because you haven't found the clue yet—not because we hid something in an impossible place.
Atmosphere Over Jump Scares
True unease comes from implication, not sudden loud noises. We build dread through environment, pacing, and the slow realization that something isn't right.
Details Matter
The books on a shelf, the pattern on a floor, the view from a window—everything is intentional. Players who pay attention are rewarded.
Accessible Complexity
Our experiences should be playable by anyone with Minecraft, but have enough depth to challenge dedicated puzzle solvers. Layers within layers.
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