SILT News

Us folks here at Spiral Circus and at Fireshine Games are excited to announce that our underwater puzzle-adventure Silt will release June 1st this year!

But not only that, we are also excited to let you know that we will be releasing the game on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles as well! We’ve been really excited to share this news with you, and are thrilled to be able to bring our game to such a wide range of players very soon!

[h2]Nintendo Indie World Showcase [/h2]

We also wanted to let you know that we had the pleasure of being part of Nintendo’s latest Indie World Direct, and you can check out the broadcast here!

It was such an honour to be alongside other amazing indie games, and we appreciate all the love and support we’ve received from you on our inclusion!

[h2]PlayStation Blog Sneak Peaks[/h2]

We’ve also been thrilled to be able to share more sneak peaks at the development of Silt via PlayStation blog today! Look at some of our behind the scenes takes on the different ways the game has come to fruition, including how we brought artist Tom’s traditional ink-on-paper art into an interactive game world! You can check it out here.


We’ve been completely blown away by everyone’s support for our game. Silt’s development has taken us on an incredible journey and we can’t wait to share our underwater adventure with you all next month!
Please do check us out on our socials and drop us some comments. We love seeing all of your comments, you’re love and support really does help us bring this game to life. Thank you so much!

Twitter: @gamescircus (developer channel)
TikTok: @Silt_Game
Instagram: @spircalcircusgames
Reddit: Spiralcircusgames21

As part of Steam Next Fest, our demo is live and ready for you to play!

There’s still time to explore the dangerous waters of Silt, so if you haven’t already, here’s some of the creatures you’ll find weaving through the darkness in your playthrough.

[h2]Tunnel Snakes [/h2]

Tip: If you start getting chased, you’ll want to kick those flippers and swim as fast as you can.

[h2]Blockhead[/h2]



If you’re approached head on by one of these, there’s a pretty certain chance you won’t survive. But they are very handy at clearing paths, so it’s worth possessing these powerful critters.

[h2]Scissorfish [/h2]



These snappy creatures can free you from some sticky situations. Small and feisty, you’ll find these piranha-type fish waiting to lend a hand throughout the demo.

[h2]Goliath[/h2]



Approach with great caution. This hungry Goliath is waiting patiently in the dark, so keep your eyes peeled.

[h2]Play the demo before the 28th February
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Steam Next Fest comes to an end on the 28th, so if you’d like to check out the mysteries of Silt’s underwater void, make sure you do so before then!

You can meet more of Silt’s delightful inhabitants when the game launches on Steam this year. In the meantime, you can follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with all the latest news and announcements.

You can also find us on TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the demo, so do drop us a message if you’d like.

The Silt demo is now ready to download and play on Steam! You can now experience the eerie ocean abyss, crawling with curious creatures that you can possess to solve puzzles and dive deeper into the unknown…



[h2]“Genuinely harrowing” – NME [/h2]

Play through the first 15 minutes of Silt and explore the surreal surroundings, swim through dangerous waters, and come face to face with a giant Goliath.

[h2]“In short, I’m hooked” – Rock Paper Shotgun [/h2]

We’d love to know what you think, so please do let us know about your time adventuring in the abyss. You can find us on Twitter @SiltGame, where we post regular updates about what’s to come in the world of Silt. You can also reach us on:

Twitter: @gamescircus (developer channel)
TikTok: @Silt_Game
Instagram: @spircalcircusgames
Reddit: Spiralcircusgames21

We hope you enjoy the demo!

Bizarre creatures, surreal surroundings, and a mysterious oceanic void… All elements that create a harrowing underwater adventure. But how did Silt come to be? Our 2D horror puzzler has been inspired by phobias, games, and even Beatrix Potter. Keep scrolling to find out more!



Fear of the deep

If you’ve ever experienced thalassophobia, there’s a chance you may find Silt’s oceanic abyss mildly terrifying. Our game artist, Tom Mead, channelled his fear of open water and deep underwater spaces to create an eerie and unnerving environment for the diver to explore.



Brilliant indie adventure titles

Notable games such as Limbo, Inside, Little Nightmares, and Samorost 3 played a big part in inspiring the Spiral Circus team to bring Tom’s artwork to life. These unique and atmospheric visuals reflect the creepy narratives of these games perfectly, which has influenced the creation of Silt from the very beginning.



Beatrix Potter

This may sound obscure, but the main influence of Tom’s art style is in fact Beatrix Potter. From being scarred as a child watching the animals dressed as humans prancing around, this fuelled the idea for many of Tom’s characters over the years.



Can you survive the void?

Silt is coming to Steam early 2022. To keep up to date with the latest announcements, and to find out more about the origin story of Silt, follow Spiral Circus on Twitter here. A peculiar adventure soon awaits...

Are you ready to explore the underwater abyss? Silt is going to be at EGX 2021 from the 7th to the 10th of October at ExCeL London with an exclusive demo for you to play!
Head down to the Rezzed Zone and meet the Sold Out team to get hands on with Silt and discover some of the forgotten mysteries that lie dormant on the ocean floor…

And if you’re curious to find out the inspiration behind Silt, artist Tom Mead will be taking to the EGX Theatre to discuss the making of the surreal exploration game:

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | EGX Theatre

How a 2D Surreal Artist Got Into Game Development - The Art & Process of Making Silt

The story of how Spiral Circus came to be might not be a unique one but it is an inspiration to all who one day wish to make their own game. Tom Mead will share the story of Silt’s development leading to signing with a publisher, and how an artist who never thought would make a video game had to learn the process.

If you haven’t got your EGX London tickets yet, you can find out more about the event and pick one up HERE.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there.