Dear Players:
The wait is FINALLY over - Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is now officially available across platforms!
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual novel adventure in the spirit of classic PC-9800 titles. As the Jovian patrol ship sails into the darkness among the stars, you will feel like you are on an adventure in an 80s Sci-Fi as they solve the mystery they find themselves in.
Branching Narratives
Be careful! Your choices throughout the story shape the fate of the crew—influencing relationships and unlocking multiple endings.
And, of course, there will be quite some unexpected PLOT TWISTS, so keep your saves handy! Also, to ensure that everyone can fully experience the game's epic story at their own pace free from spoilers, we humbly ask you to check our community content creation & spoiler guidelines at:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2118420/view/748263387705639006
We encourage you to replay the game to explore some further options—Maybe you can uncover some specific hidden info and reveal unexpected truths!
Steam Deck & Cloud-Save Features
✅ Fully verified for Steam Deck
☁️ Cloud save compatibility between PC & handheld
*When starting the game via Steam Deck, you may encounter font blurring. To resolve this:
Open "Settings" and navigate to the second page;
Switch display mode to "Fullscreen"
This adjustment will ensure correct text rendering on the Steam Deck.
Just In Case You Bumped into a Bug...
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is entirely built on the open-source Ren’Py engine. The version you’re playing has undergone meticulous quality checks to eliminate bugs, but if you happen to encounter an engine-related error message, like this:
You should be able to safely dismiss the error message by clicking “Ignore” to continue your adventure.
Join the Community!
We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Join us here:
Official Discord: https://discord.gg/EP6PyTkwmb
Steam Discussion Board: Drop your messages or questions on the official Steam forums!
Your feedback is always greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support, and we hope you enjoy your journey aboard the JFS Gun-Dog!
Space Colony Studios & Astrolabe Games
February 20, 2025