the developer hasn't given up on this game, no. I've been in touch with him, and he's incredibly passionate about it. It's just that, like so many peopl, be overwhelmed by life's challenges.
he said: "I've been busy with so many things that I don't even have time to work on the game. My free/hobby time went from 4 to 2 to 1 hour and I barely get anything done. I'm still working on the game"
from what I know, BitingTheBullet is a developer who is truly passionate about his game. so, all we can do is keep waiting hopefully