FOUNTAINS is one of those rare indie releases that feels both fiercely personal and meticulously crafted. Built over five years by solo developer John Pywell, it’s a soulslike-metroidvania hybrid that wears its inspirations proudly, Dark Souls’ interlocking world design, Hollow Knight’s aggressive resource loop, and the atmospheric mystery of classic fantasy labyrinths all echo through its structure. But FOUNTAINS isn’t just a collage of influences; it’s a confident, demandin