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 ]

Awakening in a pitch-black, abandoned room with no memory of how you got there, you find yourself in Solace Creek: a place that feels like a twisted dream.

The eerie, abandoned research facility you must explore is filled with cryptic puzzles, unsettling secrets, and a relentless horrors that seem to be watching your every move.

Key Features

Immersive Atmosphere: Step into a world where reality is twisted and distorted, filled with haunting visuals and an eerie, immersive soundscape that will keep you on edge.

Exploration: Navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the abandoned place, uncovering cryptic messages and secrets.

Puzzles: Encounter a variety of puzzles and reveal deeper layers of the facility's dark history.

Stealth: Evade a relentless creature that stalks you through the facility, adding a layer of tension and fear.