- Wishlist Milestone + New Demo Patch! - 18 September 2026
Stories of Somnia has reached 10,000 wishlists!I am so excited to say that we've reached 10k! Thank you all for the support, especially those of you helping make the game better by promoting it, breaking it, or just giving me a morale boost and telling me what you thought of the game :)Also, here's a final bugfix/QoL cleanup build of the demo before I head into full production for the game. Here's a list of everything that's changed:Tweaks/Quality of LifeAdded Controller Vibration slider in options menuBumped up bond values with dreamkin companions so you'll get new abilities quickerWhisperwalker is no longer used up when you tempo block an attackMade the jumping puzzle in Lullaby Express slightly easier, especially the chandelier jumpImproved responsiveness during loading screens and improved loading times with cachingMade 'Skip Cutscene' the second option in pause menus to prevent mis…
- Exploration-first JRPG with creature collecting - Stories of Somnia gets a first demo - 3 September 2026
Stories of Somnia has a really fun style and an interesting mixture of game mechanics that blurs the line between different genres and now you can try it. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/exploration-first-jrpg-with-creature-collecting-stories-of-somnia-gets-a-first-demo/
- The Demo is FINALLY here! - 2 September 2026
🌟It's HERE!🌟So excited to finally have a polished version of this game to hand everyone. I don't have many words, just feelings. it's been a really long road, about two years of constant work. If you have any feedback or want to support the game, please leave a review!🌟 Play the demo now:❗ For a small game like this, what happens in the next few days matters a lot. If you play it and have any thoughts at all, please leave a review! It does so much more than almost anything else, and it would mean the world to me! 🌟 Also, just put together a brand new trailer to go with the demo:
- Stories of Somnia Demo is coming September 2nd, 2026! - 24 August 2026
The Stories of Somnia demo launches on September 2nd @ 12PM EST I know, I know, it's been quiet for a while. I've been working incredibly hard on all the things you all helped test and break into something I'm actually proud to put in your hands. I am so excited to finally be here!!After playtests, feedback forms, more playtests, the Nightmare Room's many redemption arcs (and those of you that suffered for it to become a better level :joy:), and about two years of chipping away at this thing, it's finally becoming something I'm super proud of.It's not often I ask for something, but if you're seeing this, please spread the word! I really want this to be as good of a chance as possible at succeeding! Share the banner and Steam page on your socials, and, if you playtested, let people know you helped make the game what it is today!Thank you to every single person who played, broke things, r…
- The Final Public Playtest is Live! - 14 June 2026
If you've played before, combat got a massive overhaul, theres new major bosses, new story content, a brand new XP mechanic called the Remember system, and so much polish it almost feels like a different game. Although it's still very much a playtest. Expect it to break sometimes.First timer? Perfect time to jump in. The playtest is about 1-2 hours.Also this is your last chance to get your name in the credits forever. Play it + fill out the feedback form below and you're in. This is it, door closes after this one.... and yes. a demo is coming very soon :) Play the Playtest Fill out the Feedback Form Watch the New Trailer Thanks for supporting small games!! - Lyrical
- The Final Public Playtest is June 13th - 7 June 2026
Hello everyone, The final playtest is happening June 13th @ 6pm EST This is it. The final public playtest before the demo, and we're dropping a brand new trailer to go with it. Join us on Discord Sign up for the playtest Almost two years ago I started sharing this game with friends and strangers on the internet. Every round of feedback shaped what Stories of Somnia is today. The timing-based combat, leaning into the story, the feel and atmosphere... all of it. All of it got better because people showed up and cared about what I was making. That means the world to me.This build is the most complete version of the game yet. New story content, a proper boss fight with a real ending, new abilities, new mechanics, and secrets I'm not going to spoil. If you've played before it's going to feel different. If you're jumping in for the first time, there's never been a better version to start with…
- May Update - 2 May 2026
Hey everyone,Playtest 6 is officially closed. Thank you to everyone who has been helping out along the way, especially those who played it for over 3 hours (you know who you are). The feedback has been seriously useful, and reading through it is always one of the more humbling and fulfilling parts of this whole process. If you've recorded my game and I know about it, I most definitely have watched it from beginning to end. That's the one privilege of making a small game!This round felt different from previous ones, mostly in a good way. Combat especially. It's come a long long way since the early tests, and that was clear in a lot of the responses. Still things to work on, but it's feeling like an actual game now.Right now I'm going through everything and figuring out what the next step looks like. I'm not ready to say exactly what that is yet. Maybe another playtest, or it might be som…
- Playtest 6 is Live! - 1 April 2026
Join Our Discord! Give us Feedback!Every time I update the game I feel like there's WAY too much to fit in this announcement! This one is packed with a totally new mode to test out the overhauled combat system, performance fixes (loading times improved + stutters are gone), QoL fixes, and some new secrets for secret hunters! Patch ListCombat overhaul, including type-system, new attack prompts, beat-based action commands, more unique enemy types, typed enemy variations, new items, new ability animations, enemy animations and more!Added new temporary game mode on title screen, Gloam Gauntlet, which is a roguelike mode designed to playtest combat quickly. Can you get to encounter 20?Replaced references of "Lumia" to now use save slot nameSettings should now save properlyFixed stutter and load timeAdded Combat Assist toggle in Gameplay SettingsAdded Low Health Alert toggle in Gameplay Setti…
- Monster taming adventure Stories of Somnia is one to keep an eye on - 20 January 2026
Stories of Somnia is an upcoming mixture of real-time adventuring with monster taming and battling, one that looks quite sweet you need to keep an eye on. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/monster-taming-adventure-stories-of-somnia-is-one-to-keep-an-eye-on/
- Playtest #5 starts on February 1st ✨ - 8 January 2026
Playtest #5 Is Going Live in February!As we work towards getting to the public demo, we want to make sure that we share every bit of incremental gameplay improvement with you, our future player. This session features a refined slice of gameplay that will serve as the foundation for our upcoming public demo. This is your opportunity to dive in early, stress-test some new gameplay, and provide the critical feedback we need to cross the finish line!How to Access the PlaytestWe are running this session directly through Steam. To get involved:Head over to our official Steam store page.Look for the "Join the Playtest" section.Click "Request Access" to register your interest.Earn Your Place in Somnia's CreditsAnyone who spends time in the build and submits our feedback form will be permanently listed in the in-game credits as a member of our playtesting team. It’s our way of making sure your c…
- Stories of Somnia is at the Midwinter Spirits Festival! - 1 December 2025
Fellow Dreamkin, we have an announcement!We've joined 160 amazing indie games for the Midwinter Spirit Festival happening right now on Steam! You can click either the banner on our Steam page or go...here! https://store.steampowered.com/developer/ivyjuicegames/sale/midwinterspirits "The Midwinter Spirit season is that magical time of year when the lively, mischievous energy of Halloween transforms into the warm, glittering anticipation of Christmas, and we celebrate all games that embody this enchanting transition." Much love to Ivy Juice Games for setting this up! - Lydian Games
- Playtest #4 - November 17th, 2025! - 1 November 2025
Join Our Discord Community to be a Playtester!Playtest #4 is almost here!Be among the first to experience a snippet of gameplay that will eventually be the demo release, and help us make this game even better. Jump into our Discord to secure your spot!Our fourth playtest will open up on November 17th @ 5pm EST and we will pass out keys to Discord members with the Playtester role.Anyone that submits feedback from our playtest feedback form will be credited in our in-game credits as a playtester.And again, thank you all for your support throughout our game's journey thus far. If you're sharing feedback, helping us playtest, or even taking the time to read this, Thank you🤍
