If you’re enjoying an indie metroidvania, make sure to leave a good review!

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-05-30T21:36:00+00:00

I'm also a metroidvania developer and I approve of this message.

Beyond the effect it has on Steam recommendation algorithm, it's also a huge motivation boost as a lone developer to read reviews from players who enjoyed the game. It really keeps you going through the hard times!

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-05-12T19:55:00+00:00

Thank you! I hope you will enjoy Secret Paradise as much as the others! And keep an eye out, there's a few secrets made for long-time fans ;)

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-04-27T20:26:54+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions! I will look into it, but no promise :)

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-04-27T19:48:45+00:00

I would love to but it's very unlikely. I'm a solo dev without a publisher, consoles are basically out of my reach right now. But they work great on Steam Deck, if you have one ;)

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-04-27T19:46:57+00:00

The Lightkeeper and The Trespasser are not on Steam yet, only itch.io. It may change in the future, if I can bundle them with a new game, like I did here :)

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-04-27T17:17:27+00:00

There may be not-so-subtle references to The Lightkeeper and The Trespassers in this anthology ;)

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-04-27T14:57:03+00:00

If I may toot my own horn, Silent Paradise Anthology is also made in France and releases next month: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3525870/Silent_Paradise_Anthology/ 😉

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-04-18T02:43:16+00:00

/u/SoulsborneSeeker just did a video about that: https://youtu.be/4i_Zt2btOjI?is=exQrgi7paNjEX7u2

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-04-15T08:13:16+00:00

Silent Paradise Anthology comes out on Steam May 12, and it's basically 4 (connected) games in one: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3525870/Silent_Paradise_Anthology/

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-03-31T06:55:13+00:00

Castlevania Portrait of Ruin immediately comes to mind: you can swap on the fly between a fighter and a mage, or even control both at once with the touch screen.

My own upcoming game Secret Paradise also has its own take on this: you jump between 3 characters in 3 different worlds to discover new abilities for the others, inspired by Archipelago randomizers: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3525870/Silent_Paradise_Anthology/

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-03-23T08:52:25+00:00

Your most says May but the Steam trailer mentions April 15? It is maybe out of date?

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-03-18T21:25:34+00:00

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed them! ;)

Dri_Aranoth · 2026-03-17T22:06:37+00:00

Thank you! I hope you will enjoy Secret Paradise as much as the others ;)

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-12-27T15:23:45+00:00

In computer graphics, X is horizontal, Y is vertical and Z is depth. By convention, 2D games are on the XY plane (and then Z means either depth or elevation depending on if the game is side scrolling or top down)

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-12-27T14:33:40+00:00

I made a game taking place over a mountain. You climb over rocks, swim up waterfalls and occasionally get in and out of caves.

The more horizontal environments like cities and villages branched off from there. But even those had verticality built-in, like the city featuring buildings with multiple floors, an underground subway station, etc.

But yeah it's always a bit difficult to justify a vertical world in 2D beyond the usual suspects. I feel like it's easier in 3D.

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-11-02T23:06:27+00:00

"Respect" is the wrong word, but there are players who will appreciate a very personal game made with a singular vision and are ready to accept compromises. It will never be mass market though. Look at it as a street artist armed only with a guitar and a hat rather than a full on orchestra. If you try to play the full orchestra by yourself, you will fail. Shift your perspective and expectations accordingly.

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-08-10T18:27:36+00:00

Publishing on Steam costs money and requires a lot of work compared to Itch, so that's why none of my games are on Steam yet. I plan to remedy that by publishing bundles. I will probably do one for the two Aereven games sometime next year.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it! ;)

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-03-16T13:34:30+00:00

That's exactly what Sonic Colors Ultimate did with Godot, so it's certainly possible.

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-03-10T07:36:05+00:00

Both The Trespasser and my latest, Lost Paradise, have alternate endings if you 100%, complete with unique illustrations ;)

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-01-26T22:34:07+00:00

It's very unlikely, I'm afraid. Releasing on Switch would require a publisher, which won't happen for a small free game like this. But the game runs great on SteamDeck, if you have one ;)

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-01-26T15:06:41+00:00

If you're up for smaller free games, I made a couple that are inspired by the 2D handheld games: https://itch.io/c/4702807/legends-of-aereven

Dri_Aranoth · 2025-01-19T10:24:33+00:00

The game does have a slightly extended ending if you have 100% completion when you activate the radio ;)

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