The Trenches

A story-driven, zombie FPS where the end began on your street — and the truth lies on a forgotten island.

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💥 About the Game

The outbreak didn’t start with a nuke or a newsflash. It started with your neighbor… Now the world is gone.

You are Caden Hale, an ex-soldier dragged into a collapsing society as a viral apocalypse erupts around you. What starts as a desperate defense of your quiet suburban street spirals into a cross-country journey, an escape by sea, and a catastrophic shipwreck that strands you on a mysterious island shrouded in secrets — and crawling with the infected.

The Trenches is a gritty, narrative-driven first-person zombie shooter that blends cinematic storytelling, intense survival action, and open-world exploration. You’ll fight your way through city ruins, infected coastlines, and forgotten military labs, uncovering the dark origins of the virus and the factions that thrive in its aftermath.

⚔️ Features

• Immersive First-Person Combat – Brutal, responsive gunplay and melee weapons designed for high-stakes survival
• Open World Island – Explore a massive island inspired by the real-world Saba Island, filled with danger, mystery, and lore
• Faction Conflict – Navigate shifting alliances and hostile groups like The Vanguard and The Coalition
• Lore-Driven Exploration – Discover notes, recordings, and hidden locations that piece together the outbreak’s terrifying origin
• Cinematic Presentation – Full voice acting, dramatic set-pieces, dynamic cutscenes, and a haunting original soundtrack
• Survival Meets Storytelling – Scavenge, craft, and fight to stay alive — but the real battle is uncovering the truth

⚠️ Early Access / Supporter Version

Want to join early? Your support helps bring The Trenches to life. I’m a solo developer building this from the ground up, and your early access purchase or donation goes directly into development:

• Paying for voice actors
• Art assets
• Music & sound design
• Tools and licensing

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In return, you’ll get exclusive early builds and killer merch, access to development updates, and your name in the credits as an early supporter.

🤝 Supporter Rewards

The Trenches -  Standard Edition

Base Game - Digital Download

Exclusive 4K Desktop Wallpaper

The Official Artbook of The Trenches - Digital Download

Your Name In The Credits Under "Special Thanks"

*Physical Artbook available on our Patreon for just the cost of production ($45 fee). It is an 8"x8" hardcover book filled with concept art, designs, and behind-the-scenes looks at the game's development. In addition you will receive a handwritten personal note on the inside as well as the signature of the games Developer.

📽️ Coming Soon

A free-to-play Demo of The Trenches is just about ready to roll out! You will get to play through the first moments of the outbreak in the suburban streets of Summit Hollow, Missouri. Get a head start on the campaign for when the full version is released and get a look at what this game is all about! Stay tuned, as we will be releasing this soon.  

*Disclaimer on AI-Generated Content From The Developer: As a solo developer, there are certain times when the use of AI to generate certain things, such as parts of trailers, cover art, and sometimes text on promotional materials and websites, has freed up time that would be otherwise spent on those things rather than in-game perfecting content for my present and future players. It truly is a craft to learn to manage one's time when undertaking such a massive project alone. There are quite a few hats I must wear ATM, and so yes, on occasion, I do utilize AI tools to speed up workflow. However, I only do so in spaces where I feel it is permissible and will not compromise the quality of the game itself or anything within it. I believe in the raw power of the human mind and am fully aware that AI tools are not a replacement for things that require the human touch. 

AI Models Used Include, But Are Not Limited To: GPT5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4, Veo3, Quick Magic AI, Leonardo AI (Kino, Phoenix, Vision XL), Eleven Labs, Canva Magic Studio, Imagen 3, and Lyria.