Across The Meridian by Frib

made by Frib for Ludum Dare 60 (COMPO)

Learn how to use a merkhet, a device used in ancient egypt to keep track of time at night using the stars!

Screenshot of the holy golden spork 2026-10-20 143627.png

A playthrough will last 10 minutes. I recommend giving it a try for at least 5 minutes.

Controls: * WASD - move * E/F/LMB - pick up or drop item * Q/RMB - use merkhet * Esc - get your mouse back :)

Screenshot of the Great Elephant of the East, used as a secondary marker 2026-10-20 143640.png

No AI was used to create this game.

Screenshot of the headless horseman fighting apollo in the distant sky, showing the epic conclusion of the game 2026-10-20 143759.png

Link	https://frib.itch.io/across-the-meridian
Link	https://frib.itch.io/across-the-meridian
Link	https://frib.itch.io/across-the-meridian
Original URL	https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/60/across-the-meridian

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