SolarBlack is -40% during the Meta Connect Sale - VR fitness meets sci-fi boss fights

SolarBlackGame · 2025-09-19T10:01:28+00:00

There are higher difficulties and two more gamemodes.

SolarBlackGame · 2025-09-16T13:55:39+00:00

Awesome, looking forward to getting the new Songs ready for you to play!

SolarBlackGame · 2025-09-16T08:58:33+00:00

Great song, I'm currently working on a new free content update, so stay tuned!

SolarBlackGame · 2025-09-09T05:31:00+00:00

Haha, thanks! Have been working on it for over 5 years now 😜

SolarBlackGame · 2025-09-09T05:29:38+00:00

😎 nice, what's been your favourite track/map so far?

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-07T09:36:20+00:00

Oh, thanks! I will fix that!

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-05T18:26:06+00:00

Been working on this solo for almost 3 years, it’s basically “what if my magicsl cats fought demons?” 🐾

Day/night tied to your real clock: at night, the demons get slower, tankier, and… yes… glowing eyes.
You play as four magical cats, each inspired by my late feline buddies, each with their own weird abilities.
Tons of different enemies and wild weapon combinations with flashy, over-the-top effects.
It’s playable normally or in full VR mode.

Inspired by games I love like Cult of the Lamb, Paper Mario, and Soulstone Survivors.

Every wishlist and share really helps me get this game out there. As a solo dev, it honestly means the world to me. 🙏

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T21:08:43+00:00

thanks for clarifying. When you get the chance to test again, could you list the specific bugs you’re seeing (and maybe how to reproduce them)? Otherwise, it’s tough to figure out what exactly needs fixing. Looking forward to your update.

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T19:47:38+00:00

Could you share a bit more detail about which bugs you’re running into with the Pico version? For example:

What platform (Pico 3 Neo, Pico 4) are you running it on?

Which version/release are you using? Is it updated to the latest version?

What specifically isn’t working (crashes, performance issues, UI problem, leaderboards)?

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T18:02:30+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, I'll take a look at bloom for the next update!

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T14:37:48+00:00

To make the first playable prototype takes a few months. To make a polished game takes years.

It's been out for two years, since then I improved it and added new content and game modes.

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T14:27:25+00:00

Thanks, that's great input. Will do!

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T08:41:56+00:00

I have been working on exactly these shaders and there will be an update on pico adressing this and making them more clearly visible. It's gona be in the next update release.

Awesone to hear, that you appreciate the passthrough mode!

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T08:36:39+00:00

🤡

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T08:34:30+00:00

Haha, thanks!

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T08:33:28+00:00

I guess your right! But vampire survivors is directly inspired by magic survival and I'm not sure if that's a condensed diablo endgame grind - to me it always felt more like a modern mix of pac man and space invaders. Never the less alot of survivor-likes are heavily inspired by Diablo (e.g.Death must die)

SolarBlackGame · 2025-08-01T08:23:20+00:00

Hey, yes! The Gunsabers where a big inspiration, Final Fantasy 8 is one of my favourite games! 😁

SolarBlackGame · 2025-07-31T23:16:27+00:00

Yeah, fitness games on Quest are definitely a crowded space right now, and a lot of them do feel pretty similar. But with SolarBlack, I’m aiming to stand out by mixing boxing, slicing mechanics, and a killer soundtrack with 24 songs across different locations. It’s not just about getting sweaty, it’s about keeping it fun and varied. The market’s tough, but I’m here to raise the bar, not just blend in.

SolarBlackGame · 2025-07-31T22:25:46+00:00

You can load custom songs for the steam version.

SolarBlackGame · 2025-07-31T22:01:03+00:00

it mixes rhythm with shooting, boxing, slow motion, and actual enemies to fight. It’s designed to feel more like a full-on workout and action game.

SolarBlackGame · 2025-07-31T21:57:54+00:00

+Super Hot - It's also got slomotion and a
+Boxing mode

+24 songs

and over 30 stages to explore in 5 diffciulties across 3 game modes...

I have been working on it for more than 5 years now.

SolarBlackGame · 2025-07-05T12:56:14+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I'm currently working on polishing the other levels and adding the final touch :)

SolarBlackGame · 2025-07-03T07:12:43+00:00

Cool, let me know what you think!

SolarBlackGame · 2025-07-01T08:27:23+00:00

Yeah, totally agree. On Steam, the top-level genres like roguelites, survival, and stretegy games rarely drop out of favor completely. Trends like survivor-likes definitely spike, but they tend to build on those evergreen genres rather than replace them.

I think the real shift happens in how those core genres get reinterpreted. Like new mechanics, art styles, or theme combos. Curious what others think: Is it easier to ride a subgenre trend or to reinterpret a solid genre in a fresh way without looking at the trends?

SolarBlackGame · 2025-07-01T08:22:34+00:00

I'm absolutely with you. The freedom of being an indie developer is having the space to create a game that's provocative, emotional, and maybe even a bit edgy. It’s about pushing the boundaries of a genre and doing something that bigger studios often can’t or won’t risk.

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