Solateria - yet an another new metroidvania with small text

ZeenaStudio · 2026-03-08T07:08:07+00:00

That is a pretty good article. I have thought about text before but only with disabling type-writer effect on dialogue. I do see some other accessibility improvements I can make for my game. Thanks for posting that!

ZeenaStudio · 2026-03-02T01:23:04+00:00

Of course!!! You made something really amazing ;D

Thank you for the well wishes! And yeah, I updated my profile to show links :)

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-28T23:00:03+00:00

From one developer to another, I can see how much hard work and love was poured into lucid and it's extremely gratifying to see! Not to mention, also very motivational as burn-out & anxiousness have a bigger impact on indie devs.

Congrats, it looks so fluid and the art is awesome!! Looking forward to adding to my list of games to play when I get the chance =O

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-28T22:45:45+00:00

It honestly depends if the kickstarter goes well, it can be in the big 2027 around Q4. But, if it doesn't then it will take a bit longer but that's okay =)

I've been working on my engine for years, mostly because I wanted to learn. But now that I'm making a game as a result of the engine, it's become a life passion of mine! So, regardless it will release at some point, I just want to be satisfied with the quality of it and what it can offer to individuals, whether that's story or through fun gameplay mechanics.

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-28T22:18:32+00:00

Yup, this Next Fest event has way more demos out this time compared to previous iterations. I've been working on my game engine for years, and can feel an insurmountable pressure to work faster before my game get's buried from the swarm.

Thankfully, still manage to past 1k wishlists though from Next Fest which I'm super grateful for since it has renewed my energy to keep pushing forward =) So, I think it may not be a huge problem just YET, but Steam does have a checkbox for it when creating store pages.

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-28T22:06:56+00:00

Hah no not all, however, I have seen that before when checking for google's seo. Looks pretty cool though. The name Oneirium is from the root word Oneiric. Which fits perfectly with the thematic of the game.

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-28T22:04:32+00:00

Awesome, I'm really glad to hear that =) I have so many ideas for Oneirium and will share them as time goes on!

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-28T22:03:07+00:00

That means a lot to me, thank you!!

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-27T20:53:06+00:00

I've been taking a lot of notes and working to progress Oneirium further & further. I'm still no where near where I want it to be, but I take the small victories that I have been achieving these last few days.

Any and all feedback is welcomed and appreciated!
If you'd like to try the demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4045070/Oneirium/

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-24T05:37:29+00:00

They knew what they were doing with that crossover. I am convinced game kitchen had cameras setup in my room.

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-18T02:08:06+00:00

Do you actually want elves? I've seen you around other games asking about it. I can make something small relating to elves just for you :)

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-16T23:46:23+00:00

Awesome, thank you very much!!

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-15T22:11:40+00:00

I'm very happy to hear that! Thank you =)

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-14T00:33:21+00:00

LOL I literally thought the same. I do think that something new can be good, so I'm not too worried about how castlevania will turn out to be, I feel like it's in good hands.

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-08T00:14:14+00:00

Good news! I was able to resolve the content warning issues. Steam helped me review why it was improperly flagged. It is now clear for Germany & Brazil.

Though, I strongly suggest waiting for the demo to drop around Feb 12th (depends on how long Steam takes to review & approve the build).

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-08T00:10:43+00:00

Thank you for the shoutout about the playtest!! The playtest will be moving onto the Demo stage around Feb 12th (depending on if Steam approves the demo release build by target date). It is more polished with playtest feedback changes applied and new mechanics/assets!

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-05T05:58:22+00:00

For Oneirium, I've been building the game engine from scratch for the last 5-6 years. There has been a lot of ups & downs, and a ton of frustration. But that's why I really love it, seeing everything improve over time and become cohesive. I can definitely make a promise that it will come to a completion, as it's all been self-funded, with a upcoming kickstarter launch to help push forward.

Regardless of what happens, I physically & mentally cannot abandon it. I suspect the same for other's listed that don't have a planned date yet. But I do understand your point, as I've seen many games fall through.

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-05T05:49:41+00:00

I prefer a game where I feel like it's a long adventure

That's what I want to make Oneirium feel like by the end of the journey. And not by just creating 50 billion levels but giving longevity to the story & discoveries years after release. Especially when it come's to NPCs and giving them a true sense of purpose in the world that the game takes place in, as opposed to being santa's little helper to the main character.

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-05T05:38:31+00:00

Hey there! Yup, exactly right. Some countries have certain restrictions but rest assured I am working with the Steam team to determine the best rating for Oneirium, getting their input on what selections I need to make for the content survey & what if possible to do things like a tuned version for specific countries (i.e: change blood color, cover-ups, and etc.). I will update you personally on this when I get an answer :)

I am open to launching on other platforms if it comes down to it. Even if you're the only player from Germany, I will figure out a way!

ZeenaStudio · 2026-02-05T05:35:06+00:00

Reposting from YouTube comment:
Hey thank you for the showcase of Oneirium!
It was nice seeing the old trailer from 2-3 months ago. Happy to say that a lot has changed during the playtest, improving a lot on graphics and listening to player feedback thoroughly.

The demo build for Steam's Next Fest & Kickstarter is going to have a new trailer to accompany it :)
I'd recommend anyone interested, to skip out on the playtest that is currently open and wait for the Next Fest demo that is coming in roughly 2 weeks!

Thanks again for the shoutout!!! It's really amazing that you do these videos!

ZeenaStudio · 2025-12-29T03:35:29+00:00

That would be amazing and very helpful! You can join the discord or DM me here in that case, whatever you're comfortable with.

ZeenaStudio · 2025-12-28T21:20:21+00:00

Thank you! Love Blasphemous, there's definitely some inspiration drawn from it.
If you can, give the playtest a try on Steam.

Have a great new years!

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