You can now nominate us for the Steam Awards 2023! We’d be super stoked if you could nominate SALTSEA CHRONICLES for Outstanding Story-Rich Game in the 2023 Steam Awards. Other category nominations are welcome, too, but if you pick us for one, pick Story-Rich if you can! Voting i
We’d be super stoked if you could nominate SALTSEA CHRONICLES for Outstanding Story-Rich Game in the 2023 Steam Awards. Other category nominations are welcome, too, but if you pick us for one, pick Story-Rich if you can! Voting is as simple as checking the box as part of this featured news post! Or head to the link above to go through the full nominations in one place.
The votes close at 10am Pacific, on the 28th of November, so there are just 5 days to vote.
If you enjoyed the characters, world and story of Saltsea Chronicles, nominate us for the Story-Rich Category in the Steam Awards 2023!
This small patch contains various minor improvements and fixes to issues, some of which were reported by players. Thanks to all who have helped us to spot and diagnose issues, and we hope you're enjoying your time with Saltsea Chronicles! Fixed an audio bug which prevented music
This small patch contains various minor improvements and fixes to issues, some of which were reported by players. Thanks to all who have helped us to spot and diagnose issues, and we hope you're enjoying your time with Saltsea Chronicles!
Fixed an audio bug which prevented music from playing
Fixed an audio bugs which led to several overlapping music tracks playing at once
Fixed several bugs in the card game which may have previously blocked some players from playing Spoils
Altered Spoils slightly: removed the hoarding and bidding rules from the early chapters, where those rules haven’t been introduced by tutorials yet
Fixed bug related to scrolling after interrupted lines in a conversation
Pressing the cancel button while in a conversation now also moves the conversation forward
Fixed a problem with Crew Issues and Crew Issue resolution conversations
Very positive! Great news! Saltsea Chronicles has now received enough reviews to be officially marked as "very positive" on Steam. We're all delighted with the response the game has been receiving in the press but what you think is just as important for us -- so "very positive" i
Very positive!
Great news! Saltsea Chronicles has now received enough reviews to be officially marked as "very positive" on Steam.
We're all delighted with the response the game has been receiving in the press but what you think is just as important for us -- so "very positive" is a real milestone!
If you haven't yet, and you're enjoying the game, please do consider leaving a review.
We know there's a lot of game to explore, so remember you can edit or re-review our game as you go. Our next big milestone is 500 reviews and with your help, we think we can get there! Every review on Steam helps the game's visibility - helps other people discover the world of Saltsea and its colourful characters.
Mutazione/Saltsea Chronicles bundle.
In case you missed it though, we also have an exclusive Saltsea Chronicles and Mutazione discounted bundle available here, as well as the incredible OST available from our composer, Eli Rainsberry.
Highlights from the games press...
“It extends beyond being a mirror for contemporary society and instead becomes an illustration of an alternate path forward, another way we could approach the same issues of climate change and environmental devastation that make up the characters’ pasts and presents.” - 9.7/10 Paste Magazine
“A beautifully written tale about loss, friendship and the ties that bind us together, set in a sumptuous oceanic post-apocalypse.” — Rock Paper Shotgun
“[Saltsea Chronicles] deftly charts a course through potentially choppy tonal waters to a finale almost as bold in its purposeful understatement as [its] opening” - EDGE Magazine 8/10 (not online)
Thanks for playing! And don't forget to leave a review if you have time.
We are delighted to announce the release of the original soundtrack for our story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles ! An Original Soundtrack by Eli Rainsberry IGF-nominated composer and sound artist Eli Rainsberry (No Longer Home, A Monster's Expedition) presents a musical
We are delighted to announce the release of the original soundtrack for our story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles!
An Original Soundtrack by Eli Rainsberry
IGF-nominated composer and sound artist Eli Rainsberry (No Longer Home, A Monster's Expedition) presents a musically hybrid score and soundscape guided by the spaces and characters of Saltsea Chronicles.
The Original Soundtrack is available now across music platforms including Steam, Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music and retails at £9.99 GBP / $11.99 USD
Saltsea Chronicles’ score is an atmospheric blend of traditional instruments and synthetic arrangements that help tell the story of a crew voyaging to find their missing captain.
The music, like the game and its storytelling, takes inspiration from TV compositional tradition: leaning into genre-based moments such as homecomings, spooky locations, romantic moments; as well as using recurring cues to help set location, tone and reinforce episodic structures.
Each chapter in the game wraps up with a TV-inspired animated sequence accompanied by a brand-new original theme composed and arranged by Eli Rainsberry.
They sought inspiration from a mix of animated TV show openings, and jazz artists such as DOMi & JD Beck, Chick Corea and Yoko Kanno. The Saltsea Chronicles title theme also features performances from musicians M Gewehr (drum arrangement, bass), TV-MA (flute), and Tyler Mire (trumpet).
Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
We’re thrilled to share that Die Gute Fabrik’s Saltsea Chronicles is now available to buy on PlayStation 5 , Nintendo Switch & PC ! We’re doing a special discounted MUTAZIONE and Saltsea Chronicles bundle to celebrate. The DGF team are so excited for you to play the game. It
The DGF team are so excited for you to play the game. It marks a real step forward in their storytelling ambitions following MUTAZIONE and we’re delighted to celebrate the launch of Saltsea Chronicles with the exclusive game bundle.
If you already have and enjoyed MUTAZIONE share the bundle with your pals!
Buy either one or both games on Steam right now on our Store Page here!
Saltsea Chronicles
Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
What pathway will you trace through the story?
Mutazione
Mutazione is a mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets as you try to survive both an apocalyptic meteor strike and the stress of small-town drama.
Phew! We're all just catching our collective breaths at Die Gute Fabrik after a lovely launch day, and we're delighted with the critical response as reviews begin to be published. But just as important for us, and for the game, is what you think. So please do consider leaving a r
Phew! We're all just catching our collective breaths at Die Gute Fabrik after a lovely launch day, and we're delighted with the critical response as reviews begin to be published.
But just as important for us, and for the game, is what you think.
So please do consider leaving a review for the game if you're enjoying it.
We know there's a lot of game to explore! So remember too you can edit or re-review titles as you go. Every review on Steam helps the visibility of the game for us and for others.
In the meantime, here's some highlights from the games press!
“You must play this. It’s luminous.” — Eurogamer, 5/5 Stars
“A beautifully written tale about loss, friendship and the ties that bind us together, set in a sumptuous oceanic post-apocalypse.” — Rock Paper Shotgun
“It’s all so brilliant and unapologetically different from anything else.”— 9/10 Press Start
Thanks for playing, and if you have the time, do leave a review!
In the meantime, here's an artist's impression of us partying on a beach to celebrate launch:
We are delighted to announce that Saltsea Chronicles is OUT NOW on PlayStation 5 , Steam (Mac, PC, Steam Deck and GeForce NOW) and Nintendo Switch . Saltsea Chronicles is a brand new title from the IGF and Indiecade Grand Prize award-winning studio Die Gute Fabrik ( Mutazione , 2
Saltsea Chronicles is a brand new title from the IGF and Indiecade Grand Prize award-winning studio Die Gute Fabrik (Mutazione, 2019). Saltsea Chronicles is a story-driven adventure game where (instead of guiding a hero) you guide a whole ship's whole crew as they investigate the mystery of their missing captain.
Set on a flooded world, spanning communities built on the mysterious remains of the world that came before, Saltsea Chronicles paints a world of gently radical possibility; beautiful risograph print-inspired artwork; thrilling storytelling from an award-winning writers' room; and an original soundtrack from Eli Rainsberry.
Head on over to our Steam page right now to buy the game, or read on to find out more!
Captain Maja’s misfit crew must heist their impounded ship and mount a rescue! Guide the crew across islands of a post-flood world known as ‘Saltsea’. Explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, choose where to go and which crew members to investigate with, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights.
View the Presskit on our standalone Saltsea Chronicles site for store links, and more.
A Post-Flood World
Visit different island communities as you investigate the mystery at the heart of the game. Each built on pre-flood ruins – in beautiful and beguiling ways.
As you explore you will uncover different pathways through a rich and varied series of islands. This flooded world, betrayed by the so-called Hoarders, barely remembers a time before the Flood. They rebuilt on the ruins of what came before, and new talents and technologies took the place of the old. Many surprises await!
Choose Your Priorities
In Saltsea Chronicles you guide the entire crew through the story. As well as investigating the mystery of your captain’s disappearance, you will uncover secrets, create and resolve tensions between the crew, and add to your number as you meet others who ask to join you.
Each chapter, you pick which island to visit and who to send on the expedition. Your choices will unlock different content, develop relationships, and give you a chance to resolve (and create) tensions within the crew.
With a lightning-fast navigation system, you’re free to hop around the islands as you explore. Choose between short and snappy observations, or dig deep into conversations with your crewmate or the locals, exploring the islands across different times of day.
Uncover A Conspiracy
Was your captain kidnapped? Or did she leave of her own free will? Keep track of the mystery in Murl’s Log and collect records of your encounters as stickers in the Almanac.
Different playthroughs will take you to different islands, introduce different characters and have dramatic consequences for your crew. You can replay from any chapter and branch your save file to meet new crew members, explore different communities and trace alternative pathways through the rich and gripping story.
Themes
From an award-winning and diverse writers' room – with experience in Young Adult fiction, film, theatre, poetry and games – Saltsea Chronicles imagines a rich world where communities have rebuilt in the aftermath of disaster, creating a new society of connection, resilience and hope—but one still troubled by the universal questions of how to live together through conflict and change. This wide-reaching story game traces meaningful themes with humour, lightness of touch, and care.
Features
Distinctive print-inspired art style - A unique art style inspired by risograph print techniques brings a storybook aesthetic to the fantasy-tinged world of Saltsea Chronicles, brought to life with beautiful bespoke animation.
Try your hand at Spoils - Spoils is a trick-taking card game from the world of Saltsea Chronicles. Play cards with each local community, but watch out – some islands have their own house rules!
An original score by Eli Rainsberry - IGF-nominated composer and sound artist Eli Rainsberry (No Longer Home, A Monster's Expedition) presents a musically hybrid score and soundscape guided by the spaces and characters of Saltsea Chronicles.
Navigate the drama as well as the seas - Tensions between crew members are represented by Issues, small ‘relationships quests’ you can track, resolve, or, sometimes, just have to leave unsolved.
Game Director Hannah Nicklin introduces an independent report into the climate impact of the development of Saltsea Chronicles . Read the full report on its findings and methodology here . As well as launching the world premiere of our story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicl
Game Director Hannah Nicklin introduces an independent report into the climate impact of the development of Saltsea Chronicles.
Read the full report on its findings and methodology here.
As well as launching the world premiere of our story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles this week we also shared (what we believe is) another world-first: a detailed impact report into the climate impact of the game’s development.
Our game is set on a flooded world after a great disaster. Saltsea Chronicles is not precisely our world, although it could be. The collapse of the Thwaites Glacier – sometimes called the Doomsday Glacier – could cause a sudden rise of sea levels by 1 metre which would absolutely put the place I come from in the UK (Lincolnshire) underwater. That’s even before we get to the rise in sea levels already impacting many island nations, and that will continue as we fail to curtail our carbon emissions.
Part of that is why I’m really proud to share this report. We commissioned Benjamin Abraham the author of Digital Games After Climate Change to produce it, and as well as tracking our impact and suggesting mitigations and changes we can make in future projects it also advocates for other studios to do the same, offering methodology, resources, and key actions.
There are no videogames on a dead planet. Net zero is an urgent target not just for big companies, but to reach it, smaller companies like ours need to act too. The report makes a number of recommendations for other indies, and shares resources for them to track their own impact, set targets, and track their progress.
It also proposes a climate impact rating system that could sit along age ratings, keeping players aware of our efforts, and keeping game makers accountable as we all strive to hit net zero.
I’m really proud to have been able to support such an extensive assessment of the impact of Saltsea Chronicles’ production process. I hope this report offers means for smaller game organisations to find a hand-hold in how to begin to take action. Our survival depends on it.
Read the full report on its findings and methodology here.
About Saltsea Chronicles
Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
We are Steam Deck Verified! ✅ Saltsea Chronicles - coming 12th October, 2023 to PlayStation 5 , Nintendo Switch & PC/Mac (including Steam Deck). Saltsea Chronicles is a new story-driven adventure game from the award-winning indie studio Die Gute Fabrik ( Mutazione , Sportsfri
Saltsea Chronicles is a new story-driven adventure game from the award-winning indie studio Die Gute Fabrik (Mutazione, Sportsfriends).
About Saltsea Chronicles
Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a crew of misfits in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
We're delighted to announce Saltsea Chronicles comes out on PlayStation 5 , Nintendo Switch & PC/Mac (including Steam Deck) on... 12th October, 2023! We're so proud of all of the wonderful folks who worked with us on the game and careful, thoughtful and excellent contribution
We're delighted to announce Saltsea Chronicles comes out on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch & PC/Mac (including Steam Deck) on... 12th October, 2023!
We're so proud of all of the wonderful folks who worked with us on the game and careful, thoughtful and excellent contributions they all made. Saltsea Chronicles is a carefully radical vision of a future world where you play as a whole crew - exploring with the community rather than as a hero, in a story rich with possibilities, and a world full of intrigue and delight.
We've released a brand new trailer to celebrate, watch it now below, and wishlist the game on Steam so you won't miss it!
Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a crew of misfits in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
We're excited to announce that Saltsea Chronicles has been selected to be part of the online music festival Save & Sound which takes place on September 11th - 14th. The 3-day live (online) event will showcase original content made just for Save & Sound and feature exclusi
We're excited to announce that Saltsea Chronicles has been selected to be part of the online music festival Save & Sound which takes place on September 11th - 14th.
The 3-day live (online) event will showcase original content made just for Save & Sound and feature exclusive content from composer Eli Rainsberry (they/them) on the music of Saltsea Chronicles.
Save & Sound features concerts, deep dives, and mashups from 70+ games from around the world.
Saltsea Chronicles composer, Eli Rainsberry has prepared a special video just for the event which will be showcased live and online at 8pm CET / 11am PDT.
Eli is an IGF-nominated composer, sound artist and audio designer, specialising in music and sounds for animated, interactive, and interdisciplinary works. They have been making music and sounds for games and animation since 2015. Eli explains that:
"It felt important to me that because these island communities had different, but strong visual identities and unique cultures, that my compositions were also different per community,"
"Inspiration for the music of Saltsea was sought by exploring the small stories being told by members of those communities, whether it be through their day to day activities, or how they communicate to each other."
"I’ve really enjoyed using my music as a framework to help build up and support the story being told in the game; I try to be sure to support the stories and experiences of the characters and communities the best I can."
The show will be streamed on the Save & Sound website, YouTube, and Twitch. Check out all the games part of the event on saveandsound.io
About Saltsea Chronicles
Saltsea Chronicles is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-flood world where you guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. It will be released on PC (including Mac), PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2023.
The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
Watch the reveal trailer below and stay tuned for more updates and exciting news!
We got such a lovely reaction to our Saltsea Chronicles demo reveal during Steam Next Fest that we've decided to share it again for another limited time in the run up to announcing our release date! If you missed it the first time around, now's your chance to get a little taste o
We got such a lovely reaction to our Saltsea Chronicles demo reveal during Steam Next Fest that we've decided to share it again for another limited time in the run up to announcing our release date!
If you missed it the first time around, now's your chance to get a little taste of the game before it comes out late this year...
The demo features an excerpt from chapter 4 of the game and the island community of Los Gatos. Choose from three different expedition characters as you track down clues, and meet a wonderful cast of crew members and local folks. This is approximately 1/3 of the way through the game so we're definitely dropping you in a few days after the initial adventure begins, but there aren't any huge spoilers in this excerpt, and it's a great way to get a feel for how the game plays.
There's also Spoils - a trick taking card game unique to the world of Saltsea - to play. Although please do bear in mind that in the full game the tutorial is offered in several stages, not in the paper rulesheets as in the demo here.
You will also be able to watch a stream of Creative Director Hannah Nicklin and Deputy Story Lead Sharna Jackson as they give a behind-the-scenes commentary on the demo. See below for a little screencap from the demo...
Saltsea Chronicles is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-flood world where you guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. It will be released on PC (including Mac), PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2023.
The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
Watch the reveal trailer below and stay tuned for more updates and exciting news!
Meet the team behind the brand new story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles in this short little introduction video featuring just some of the folks who brought the wonderful world of Saltsea to life. Watch it now on YouTube! The video features a small selection of the wond
Meet the team behind the brand new story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles in this short little introduction video featuring just some of the folks who brought the wonderful world of Saltsea to life.
The video features a small selection of the wonderful writers, storytellers, artists, programmers and producers who helped bring the world of Saltsea Chronicles to life.
The in-game credits will list the full list of folks involved roles and responsibilities, and all of our wonderful external collaborators, so do check that out when the game releases!
Wishlist the game on Steam right now!
About Saltsea Chronicles
Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
We're so excited to be part of Steam Next Fest this year! Running June 19th (starting 10am PDT - 19 CET) until June 26th you'll be able to play a bunch of exclusive demos of upcoming games - including SALTSEA CHRONICLES. The demo features an excerpt from chapter 4 of the game and
We're so excited to be part of Steam Next Fest this year!
Running June 19th (starting 10am PDT - 19 CET) until June 26th you'll be able to play a bunch of exclusive demos of upcoming games - including SALTSEA CHRONICLES.
The demo features an excerpt from chapter 4 of the game and the island community of Los Gatos. Choose from three different expedition characters as you track down clues, and meet a wonderful cast of crew members and local folks.
Don't have time to play our demo?
Well, we got you covered! On our Steam Store page right now you can watch an exclusive Stream of Creative Director Hannah Nicklin and Deputy Story Lead Sharna Jackson as they give a behind-the-scenes commentary on the demo.
Wishlist the game on Steam right now!
Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
We are delighted to share an exclusive, limited-time-only playable demo of our brand-new story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles! The demo features an excerpt from chapter 4 of the game and the island community of Los Gatos. Choose from three different expedition character
We are delighted to share an exclusive, limited-time-only playable demo of our brand-new story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles!
The demo features an excerpt from chapter 4 of the game and the island community of Los Gatos. Choose from three different expedition characters as you track down clues, and meet a wonderful cast of crew members and local folks.
From the 19th June you will also be able to watch a stream of Creative Director Hannah Nicklin and Deputy Story Lead Sharna Jackson as they give a behind-the-scenes commentary on the demo, made especially for Steam Next Fest. See below for a little screen cap from the demo...
Saltsea Chronicles is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-flood world where you guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. It will be released on PC (including Mac), PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2023.
The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
Watch the reveal trailer below and stay tuned for more updates and exciting news!
We’re delighted to share the news that Die Gute Fabrik's next game, Saltsea Chronicles, was just announced at Day of the Devs as part of Summer Game Fest 2023! Die Gute Fabrik are an award-winning indie studio based in Denmark and UK, who most recently released the Indiecade Gran
We’re delighted to share the news that Die Gute Fabrik's next game, Saltsea Chronicles, was just announced at Day of the Devs as part of Summer Game Fest 2023!
Die Gute Fabrik are an award-winning indie studio based in Denmark and UK, who most recently released the Indiecade Grand Prize-winning Mutazione.
Saltsea Chronicles is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-flood world where you guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. It will be released on PC (including Mac), PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2023.
The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
Watch the reveal trailer here, and stay tuned for more updates and exciting news!
