Interview - Building a Stalker Horror Experience with Psychological Weight
I had the pleasure of being a guest on El Joe's La Bóveda podcast to talk about Solace Creek, the history of survival horror, stalker horror mechanics, and the psychological dread that drives the game. Make sure to check out his podcast!
Hey everyone! Things have been moving along steadily since the last update. I've been working through a good chunk of new content and the game keeps feeling more and more like what I always imagined it to be. Nothing big to announce just yet, but it's all coming together. Something to think about: A point that keeps coming up in comments from people who played the demo is that the main characte…
Hey everyone! The past few months have been crazy busy, but I'm really happy to finally sit down and share what's been going on with Solace Creek. The big news first: Solace Creek is being published by Monster Theater! I'm so happy they saw something in my vision and it's genuinely been amazing to work with everyone on the team. Here's an announcement trailer showcasing some never before seen c…
Hello everyone! A quick but exciting update: in addition to the Windows and macOS builds, the Solace Creek demo is now also available on Linux ! 🎉 I’ve seen quite a few requests for it, so I’m happy to finally make it happen. On top of that, there’s been a lot of progress on the full version over the past weeks. I’ve been building new areas to explore and working on fresh storylines that will…
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since the last update — and I thought now would be the perfect moment to share what I’ve been working on behind the scenes… including a brand-new trailer for the Solace Creek demo! This new trailer is meant to showcase where the demo currently stands. It includes updated scenes, lighting, and some new moments that weren’t in earlier versions. If you’ve played the…
Today I wanted to share some brand-new screenshots from the upcoming full version of Solace Creek ! With the recent visual changes I've been updating the Steam page ( link ) with new screenshots that better reflect the current state of the game. I’ve done my best to capture some compelling stills. I hope you enjoy them. I’ll also be working on a new trailer for the full version soon—so I hope y…
Hello everyone! It's been a while since the last update because I've been busy behind the scenes, working on something big. I've migrated the game to Unity 6 along with some other technical upgrades, and this has dramatically improved how Solace Creek looks. The game now features real-time lighting and shadows! Especially the shadows have significantly enhanced the atmosphere: your flashlight n…
Hello everyone, Another month has passed, and I’ve been keeping busy. March was a bit tough, though—I hit a slump while working on a new area, and it reminded me just how difficult making games can be 😅 Sometimes you just know that something’s off—maybe a bit of story, a piece of gameplay, or part of a level—but you can’t quite tell what it is. This time, the problem was the monster. The creep…
Hey everyone! In the last few weeks, I’ve made a lot of progress on Solace Creek. I’d estimate that around half of the game is finished. Since the first level, I’ve added two more large areas and also gone back to refine the first level with more assets and details. Some of those updates are already available in the current demo version. Finding the Heart of Solace Creek I’m also getting closer…
Hello everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that Solace Creek is part of this year’s EEK3 Indie Showcase Event! As a special treat, we’ve unveiled an updated trailer featuring some, never-before-seen footage from the upcoming full version of the game. Make sure to also check out the many amazing Indie Horror Games on display in the full Showcase:
Hey everyone, I’m thrilled to announce the release of version 0.4.6 of the demo! This update introduces exciting new language options and bug fixes to improve your experience. Japanese and Russian Versions The Solace Creek demo is now available in Japanese and Russian, thanks to the incredible help of our amazing translators! You can switch languages anytime in the options menu. More languages…
Hello everyone, I'm excited to announce the release of version 0.4.5 of the demo! This update brings several enhancements that will also be part of the full game, including polished cutscenes and a new Polish language option. Improved Cutscenes I've refined various cutscenes to enhance the overall experience. Most of these small adjustments are more detailed character animations or more shots t…
Hello everyone, I'm excited to announce the release of version 0.4.4 of the demo! This update introduces several new features that will also be part of the full game, including a new game menu that houses the inventory and current objective. Inventory & Current Objective The "Current Objective" feature helps keep you on track, providing a quick reminder of your current goal. The inventory is no…
Hello everyone, Thank you so much for the amazing feedback on the demo over the past week! It’s been incredibly motivating ✨. I’ve watched many of your Let's Plays, read through your comments, and gathered your feedback to make some improvements, which are included in this latest update. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for all your support! Here are some of the improvements in…
Hello everyone, I've already received some feedback from those of you who have played the demo, and I'm so relieved that you seem to be enjoying the Solace Creek demo! ♥️ After creating a multi-hour RPG with Numina, this project was definitely a step in a different direction, but one that was much needed. Not only because of my deep admiration for atmospheric horror games, but also because I w…
Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to share some big news with you all: the 3D demo of Solace Creek is finally out! ✨ This demo features everything from the original 2D version (and more!) with about 30 minutes of gameplay. Together with my friend Léo (who did a stellar job on the art side) I worked very hard the last few months to get the game to this important milestone. And I couldn't be happier t…
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