Wishlist Solbrand Right Now
Mattias Astenvald, the founder of the indie studio Dead People Dreaming, has announced his latest project, Solbrand. Alongside the reveal comes a brand-new trailer that offers a glimpse into the strange and atmospheric world players will soon be able to explore.
Additionally, Astenvald shared that he is working on a public playtest build. There are also plans to release an open demo once the game reaches a stable state. For those eager to follow the progress, the developer has opened a Discord community where updates will be posted.
Solbrand is described as a slow-burning, pseudo-historical puzzle-adventure. Players take on the role of the newest Spook aboard HMS Solbrand, a marine research vessel combing the ocean floor for wreckage, secrets, and hidden treasures. But the job quickly takes a darker turn. The previous Spook has vanished without explanation, and when a snapped tether leaves you stranded beneath the waves, survival demands more than patience. With money scarce and parts expensive, you’ll need to find something valuable enough to tip the scales in your favor.
The journey unfolds in Ullarakir, a region alive with history, folklore, and eccentricity. From mysterious sea monsters and eccentric inventors to fragments of mythical poetry and long-forgotten gods, it’s a setting that blurs the line between science and legend. Yet, your mission remains grounded. The captain insists you’re there on commission, tasked with investigating a rumor tied to the upcoming 500th Skandic bike race. The race’s influential patrons demand answers, and in return, they promise the means to get you out of the deep.
Whether legend or not, the secrets you uncover may carry weight enough to shift everything. So are you up for this challenge? Wishlist the game now on Steam.