Looks Creepy Cool Podcast: Horror Stories & the Creators Who Build Them
Looks Creepy Cool is the official podcast of Haunted House FearFest, the cross-media horror platform celebrating dark storytelling across folklore, film, games, and the uncanny.
Episodes feature creepy conversations with the creators who build horror stories — including filmmakers, game developers, writers, and artists — alongside original tales drawn from folklore, fiction, and things best left unexplained.
From the Mirror Room of horror origin stories to the Library of Shadows of spine-chilling tales, Looks Creepy Cool is where storytelling and creator craft collide.
If it looks creepy, it must be cool.
Looks Creepy Cool Podcast: Horror Stories & the Creators Who Build Them
S2: Ep 5 - KOOK: Victorian Steampunk Horror Shooter with Indie Developer Nathan Wulf
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In this episode of the Looks Creepy Cool horror podcast, host Renee Huff interviews indie game developer Nathan Wulf, creator of KOOK — a fast-paced, Quake-inspired horror shooter set in a Victorian-era steampunk world filled with Lovecraftian monsters.
Nathan shares his journey from working in the gaming industry to becoming an indie developer, opening up about the challenges, motivations, and creative risks behind his development process. They explore the design elements that make KOOK stand out — from its creepy atmosphere and unique gameplay mechanics to its deep inspiration from classic horror games.
The conversation also uncovers industry insights for aspiring developers, the role of community support in indie gaming, and what it takes to bring a terrifying vision like KOOK to life.
If you’re into horror games, steampunk shooters, and behind-the-scenes stories from indie developers, this episode is a must-listen.
KOOK Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2329690/KOOK/
Fist of the Forgotten Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1105470/Fist_of_the_Forgotten/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jitspoe.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jitspoe
Development videos: https://www.youtube.com/jitspoe
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