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Solar Bloom

Hermione, Rebecca, Tom, Alex, Stefan and Jay

January 2025

An isometric puzzle game set in a cosy solarpunk city, harness the power of the artificial sun and the ever-glowing moon to explore the city!

https://www.europosters.eu/a-high-tech-solarpunk-utopia-city-metropolis-in-the-amazon-in-the-future-with-f592654419

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Team Members

Tom - Game Developer
Jay - Technical Game Designer
Alex - 3D Artist
Hermione - Producer & Marketer
Stef - Level Designer, Narrative Design
Rebecca - Game Designer, Level Designer

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Context & Worldbuilding

Solarpunk city

Artificial sun powers the city

Conspiracy behind the perfect utopian society

As you solve puzzles the mystery unfolds

https://www.deviantart.com/x-seed/art/Mechanical-Sun-11751030

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Gameplay Loop

USP Mechanic

Manipulate the sunlight to alter plants and the environment to progress through the levels.

Plants & Sunlight

Transform plants to grow into ladders or bridges, to help your transverse environments.

USP Demo

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Art Direction

Plants under the Sun

Plants under the Moon

Art Style

Game Assets

Low/Mid-Poly Style

Simple Cel-Shaded Colour

Day and Night Colour Shift

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Major Competition Comparison

How Solar Bloom Differs

Low stakes and casual play.
Isometric puzzles perspective.
Dominant Solarpunk aesthetic to promote sustainability.

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Market Opportunity

https://newzoo.com/resources/trend-reports/global-gamer-study-free-report-2024

Primary Market = Cosy gamers, female (38% puzzle)

Would use social media to build engagement with demographic

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Timeline

April 2025

Vertical Slice

April 2026

Release

Jan 2026

Beta Build + User Tests

July 2025

Playtest Feedback

Oct 2025

Next Levels Built

Oct 2025

Playtest Feedback

Jan 2026

Next Levels Built

Budget: £200,000
6 devs
1 year development time
Retail Price: £24.99

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Solar Bloom Recap

Experienced Team

USP Mechanic

Manipulate the sunlight to alter plants and the environment to progress through the levels.

Primary Market - Cosy gamers, female (38% puzzle)

Base game - £24.99

It encourages low stakes and casual play.

Dominant Solarpunk aesthetic to promote sustainability.