- We're part of WDC World Ocean Day Charity Sale! | 75% off SILT - 5 June 2025
We are excited to announce that we are supporting WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation for World Ocean Day! The WDC World Ocean Day Sale starts right now and runs until 12th June, 10am PDT 2025, and you can save a fin-tastic 75% off SILT. Who are WDC? WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation are the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins. Their expert-led teams in the UK, Europe, the Americas, and Australasia work across the whole spectrum of threats, from climate breakdown to accidental entanglements in fishing gear, pollution, captivity and hunting and whaling. They bring together, and work hand-in-hand with, businesses, philanthropists, scientists, NGOs, governments and grassroots communities to find solutions to the problems faced by whales and dolphins. Their mission is to reverse the global decline of whale and dolphin populations by creating safe seas…
- SILT Joins the London Games Festival Event & Sale! - 2 April 2025
We’re excited to announce that SILT is part of the London Games Festival event on Steam! 🎉 London is one of the most diverse, vibrant, and creative cities on the planet—and its games industry is no different. Games London’s mission is to make London the games capital of the world, supporting local businesses, connecting developers with investors, and hosting the UK’s biggest games event. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the London Games Festival, Fireshine Games is thrilled to highlight some of the incredible titles developed and published in London. As part of the event, you can grab SILT for 75% off for a limited time! 🔗 Check out the sale page here https://store.steampowered.com/sale/londongamesfestival2025 Don’t miss your chance to discover even more incredible games throughout the festival.
- Save 42% off on SILT! - 25 September 2023
Hi everyone, Just a quick message to let you know that we're part of the Fireshine Games Steam Sale! There's loads of heavily discounted indie games made by small dev teams just like us. Titles like Shadows of Doubt, Core Keeper, and MechWarrior 5 are all on offer, so check it out if you're looking for something new to play! SILT is 42% off! If you haven't taken the plunge and explored the world of SILT yet, now's the best time to do it! You can save a huge 42% off our eerie, unsettling game! We'd like to say a big thanks for all your support since we launched. Thanks to everyone who has played SILT and who has taken time out to leave us a review. We hope you enjoyed the game.
- SILT patch is now released - 16 June 2022
We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has dived into the depths of SILT, and an extra thanks to everyone who has left us a review. Your feedback is really helpful to us, and we’ve been able to make a number of improvements to the game because of it, including… New gameplay enhancements A new patch has been released this week which solves issues with the possession mechanic, includes a screen-mode option to graphics settings menu, and much more. Click here to view the full patch notes. Steam reviews are REALLY helpful If you get the chance, a review would be awesome. We have been taking all your comments on board, and it’s been great to hear about your experiences with SILT. This is our debut game so feedback is really useful, so do let us know how you got on in the abyss. Thanks! To keep up to date with the latest SILT updates, you can follow us on Twitter @SiltGame, TikT…
- SILT - Patch Notes - 1.0.1 - 15 June 2022
Hi everyone, just a quick update on the new patch we've released today. The patch includes: NEW FEATURES Added screen-mode option to graphics settings menu. Allows full-screen exclusive or full-screen windowed modes. BUG FIX Fixed a bug where the diver taking damage at the same moment they exit a level could cause the game to hang. Fixed a bug that caused unexpected behaviour when the diver died while holding the possession button. SPOILER FIXES Gameplay & Balancing Improvements Removed one of the three bobbit worms in Chapter 4, Scene 2 (Bobbit Tunnels 1). This makes the puzzle solution more straightforward to execute once the player has figured it out, giving the player more room to safely manoeuvre creatures through that area. Removed and repositioned some of the jellyfish mines in Chapter 4, Scene 4 (Chasm). This makes the traversal of this room slightly more forgiving and less frus…
- Underwater side-scroller Silt could learn a lot from Rain World - 6 June 2022
There are a few moments from Playdead’s Inside that will live rent-free in my head forever, but my favourite involves a submarine. After you steal the underwater vessel from some unwitting researchers, you crash through a barricade, revealing an entire sunken realm of sky rises, office blocks, and yes, a creepy water troll that tries to drown you and I still shudder to think of. But it did get me thinking about the potential of setting a gloomy side-scroller underwater. Enter Silt... Read more.
- Silt review: there are plenty of fish in the sea but they're all trying to kill you - 1 June 2022
Has anyone coined the term Limbolike yet? 2D side-scrolling platformers that are a bit Tim Burton-y, and possibly in monochrome. Y'know the ones? Silt is a Limbolike, only it's Limbo under the sea. Other free-wheeling associations I have made include Minute Of Islands and, most weirdly, Gormenghast. But having mentioned the later, and because people who like Gormenghast really bloody like Gormenghast (a reasonable position), and respond to its evocation like Chekhov's dogs let loose at the eleventh annual Ringing World National Youth Championship competition, I'm now going to have to temper expectations back down. Read more
- 5 Tips for Surviving SILT, Out Tomorrow! - 31 May 2022
We’re really excited to finally say that SILT is diving onto Steam tomorrow, and we can’t wait for you to experience the underwater void. To help you as you begin your journey into the harrowing world of SILT, here’s a few hints on how to safely proceed through the abyss. Stay in the light - if you can... Darkness surrounds you in SILT, so you never know what’s waiting for you up ahead. Keep your torch switched on and use the glow of the organisms around you to keep an eye on what’s lurking in the waters... Use the environment to your advantage While it’s a good to assume the worst of the living things that occupy the waters, some might be able to lend a helping hand. For example, some plants you can use to solve puzzles, and a variety of critters can be possessed. See what you can interact with, but always have an escape route planned… Expect the unexpected SILT is full of surprises, a…
- Silt - Surreales Erkundungs-Abenteuer in atmosphärischer Tiefsee - 19 May 2022
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- Silt is Limbo for people who need the extra terror of the deep sea, and arrives next month - 17 May 2022
Limbo's an all-timer when it comes to brutal, unnerving monochrome platformers. But Limbo's almost 12 years old, it's about time someone came to not only knock it off its pedestal, but sink it into the murky, oppressive depths of the scariest place on Earth: the ocean... Read more.
- Silt Dives onto PC on June 1st! - 12 May 2022
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! Nintendo Indie World Showcase 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! PlayStation Blog Sneak Peaks We’ve also been thrilled to be able to share more sneak peaks at the deve…
- Meet the creatures of the Silt demo - 25 February 2022
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. Tunnel Snakes Tip: If you start getting chased, you’ll want to kick those flippers and swim as fast as you can. Blockhead 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. Scissorfish 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. Goliath Approach with great caution. This hungry Goliath is waiting patiently in the dark, so keep your eyes peeled. Play the demo before the 28th February Steam…
- You can now play the Silt demo! - 10 February 2022
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… “Genuinely harrowing” – NME 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. “In short, I’m hooked” – Rock Paper Shotgun 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!
- The inspiration behind Silt - 7 December 2021
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! https://media.giphy.com/media/AshGjxTv4J567sBGD0/giphy.gif 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 pe…
- Silt is heading to EGX London! - 7 October 2021
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…
- Silt in: "The best of E3 2021: 20 games to watch" by The Guardian list - 24 June 2021
Hi everyone, We were very proud to see Silt included by The Guardian in their article: "The best of E3 2021: 20 games to watch". Give it a read by clicking here. As always, if you want to stay up to date with what we're up to, follow us on Twitter at @GamesCircus and add the game to your Wishlist.
- New gameplay footage revealed at IGN Summer of Gaming - 16 June 2021
Hey everyone, Hot off the back of our new trailer at PC Gaming Show, IGN has just revealed some brand new gameplay footage of Silt. Check it out for an early look at what's waiting for you in the deep... Hope you like it! As always, if you want to stay up to date with what we're up to, follow us on Twitter at @GamesCircus and add the game to your Wishlist.
- Dive into a surreal underwater world in Silt, coming early 2022 - 13 June 2021
Dive into a surreal underwater world in Silt, coming early 2022 Hello everyone! Here at Spiral Circus we are excited to finally tell you more about Silt, our surreal underwater exploration game coming to Steam early next year. We just revealed our first trailer at the PC Gaming Show earlier today, so if you haven’t yet seen it, here it is... Silt is an underwater exploration game set in the depths of an oceanic void, where you play as a diver searching the deep to uncover long-forgotten mysteries. As you explore the depths you’ll encounter deep sea goliaths and use the diver’s ability to possess sea creatures, helping you solve environmental puzzles and dive deeper on your journey. Playing into our own fears of the deep to create a harrowing sense of atmosphere and dread has been key to us while developing Silt, and we hope you get a sense of the mood we’re aiming for from the trailer.…
