SOLANIS (2025)

Developer: The Bye Weeklies
Publisher: The Bye Weeklies, Champlain College
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 47 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You float gently through a ruined world, feeling the quiet weight of ancient mysteries as you glide between islands and unlock small wonders.

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What players say

Players praise the art direction, voice acting and music, and call it an impressive free title. But the flying controls are divisive, some find them smooth, others buggy or annoying, and reviewers say the game is very short, around half an hour, with confusing navigation and occasional glitches that force a restart.

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