Hello everyone, Another month has passed, and Ive been keeping busy. March was a bit tough, thoughI 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 somethings offmaybe a bit of story, a piece of gameplay, or part of a levelbut you cant quite tell what it is. This time, the problem was the monster. The creepy shadowy figure you might remember from the demo. Ive had a lot of ideas for this entity since the beginning, and Ive been working on a new encounter with it. But something didnt feel right. I couldnt figure out why, and that kind of stalled everything. Since so many parts of the game depend on each other, progress came to a halt.
So what do you do in a situation like that? Honestly, I dont think theres one right answer. This time, I decided to take a few weeks off and let the issue simmer in the back of my mind while I focused on other things. For me, creative blocks sometimes lift when I watch movies, play a new game, or read a book. Its like your brain stays quietly stuck on the problem, and thenwhile you're thinking about something elsean idea suddenly clicks. The tricky part, though: the longer the break, the harder it gets to come back. This time, getting back into Solace Creek after a few weeks was really difficult. But I pushed through, and now I feel like Ive made it past the rough patch. I don't have something from the mentioned encounter, but a screenshot (see above) new room I've been working on for the demo level: A sort of Psych-Evaluation room. I felt inspired by some psychology tests, there are plenty of tests like the well-known Rorschach-Test with the colorful paint splats, where not only the answer the patient gives matters but also their reaction to the question. Inspired by that I created this room with interesting questions such as "Is the voice in your head yours?" which kinda creep me out tbh Recently while working on new stuff I've been going back a lot to the demo area and including new stuff. I can't wait to show you all more. As always, thank you for your support!

[ 2025-04-10 10:10:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey everyone! In the last few weeks, Ive made a lot of progress on Solace Creek. Id estimate that around half of the game is finished. Since the first level, Ive 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

Im also getting closer to the atmosphere I want the game to have. When I start a game project, I have ideas, references, a visionbut a lot of what makes a game work only comes together while building it for me. The atmosphere, the pacing, the way different elements interactthese things reveal themselves in the process. Solace Creek has always been a horror game, but the more I work on it, the more I realize that mystery plays an equally big role. And sometimes, even a moment of levity can make the eerie parts hit harder. A good example is this small companion you can come across: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSXoVWIxPDM

Finding the Sound of Solace Creek

Ive also been working a lot on the music. Not only on the overall vibe I want to go for, but also how to incorporate it in the game. The soundtrack has to build tension without always being in the foreground, which makes it a challenge, but I think Im finding the right balance. I recently finished a track for a new area that I really like. It also includes a small homage to one of the inspirations behind the game: https://soundcloud.com/dustb0/echoes-solace-creek-ost

Thanks everyone

A huge thank you to everyone who has been following and supporting Solace Creek! Seeing your feedback and excitement keeps me motivated, and I really appreciate every share, comment, and message. If you enjoyed the demo, spreading the word helps more than you know. More updates coming soonI cant wait to show you whats next!

[ 2025-03-05 09:32:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone! Were thrilled to announce that Solace Creek is part of this years EEK3 Indie Showcase Event! As a special treat, weve unveiled an updated trailer featuring some, never-before-seen footage from the upcoming full version of the game. [previewyoutube=XkUtwU7hAFA;full][/previewyoutube] Make sure to also check out the many amazing Indie Horror Games on display in the full Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZVSJbgpMVw

[ 2025-01-12 13:50:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey everyone, Im 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 are planned for the future, so keep an eye out! Bug Fixes This version also addresses several bugs reported by the community. Your feedback has been invaluable in helping me track down and resolve these issuesthank you so much! I hope to share new updates on the full version of the game soon, so stay tuned. Your support and enthusiasm mean everything to me as I continue working on Solace Creek.

[ 2024-12-19 09:57:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

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 to enhance the atmosphere. Here's a small teaser from the intro

Polish Version

The Solace Creek demo is now available in Polish, thanks to the outstanding work of KapTom! You can change the language anytime through the game's options menu. More languages will be coming soon, so stay tuned! As always, thank you so much for your continued support and enthusiasm. It means the world to me to see how many of you are excited about Solace Creek and how the game is shaping up!

[ 2024-10-25 10:50:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

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

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[/img] The "Current Objective" feature helps keep you on track, providing a quick reminder of your current goal. The inventory is not just for storing items - in the full version you will also be able to use items from here or select specific items to solve riddles.

Italian Version

Additionally, the Solace Creek demo is now available in Italian, thanks to the outstanding work of Alberto Brusegan! You can change the language anytime through the game's options menu. More languages will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

Improved Cutscenes

I've also made some adjustments to a few cutscenes, including new animations for the main character. You can check out an example here: https://x.com/Dustb0/status/1841583969579507877 As always, thank you so much for your continued support and enthusiasm. It means the world to me to see how many of you are excited about Solace Creek and how the game is shaping up!

[ 2024-10-08 11:49:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone, Thank you so much for the amazing feedback on the demo over the past week! Its been incredibly motivating . Ive 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 this update:

• Enhanced controller support across all menus
• Fixed an issue where certain sounds were louder than the volume settings
• A macOS version is now available

Thanks again, and see you soon!

[ 2024-08-30 09:12:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

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 wanted to challenge myself creatively. So, thank you very much for your support! The new version of the demo now includes German language support And by the way, if you're interested in helping to bring Solace Creek to other languages, be sure to check out our Localizor page: https://www.localizor.com/solace-creek I've also made some bug fixes and improvements. Hopefully, I'll be able to publish the macOS and Linux builds soon as well. Once again, thank you very much, and see you soon!

[ 2024-08-23 15:24:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone, Im 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 Lo (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 that we finally made it If you want to support the game, please also consider wishlisting it here on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3004130/Solace_Creek/ And of course, Id love to hear your thoughts on the demo, so please feel free to share your feedback!

[ 2024-08-20 15:58:23 CET ] [ Original post ]