Sol's Atelier
@solsatelier.bsky.social
Lived in Tokyo. Back home in Montréal!
Indie game dev currently working on Elfie! 🐘
I also like art, photography, GK figures and more!
Wishlist Elfie on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955180/Elfie
Other projects: https://sols-atelier.itch.io
Indie game dev currently working on Elfie! 🐘
I also like art, photography, GK figures and more!
Wishlist Elfie on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955180/Elfie
Other projects: https://sols-atelier.itch.io
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The demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan is now out on Steam!!
Go help out Elfie make some sand castles!! 🏖️🐘
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #elfie
Go help out Elfie make some sand castles!! 🏖️🐘
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #elfie
Tiktok comments have also been amazing.
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Tiktok comments have also been amazing.
Spent the day cleaning and sorting out my stuff back from Toronto.
A slow sleepy day, but a much needed one.
A slow sleepy day, but a much needed one.
November 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Spent the day cleaning and sorting out my stuff back from Toronto.
A slow sleepy day, but a much needed one.
A slow sleepy day, but a much needed one.
"PEAK IS PLAYING PEAK???
AND I AINT TALKING NO MOUNTAIN CLIMBING GAME"
-An anonymous friend of Elfie
AND I AINT TALKING NO MOUNTAIN CLIMBING GAME"
-An anonymous friend of Elfie
November 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"PEAK IS PLAYING PEAK???
AND I AINT TALKING NO MOUNTAIN CLIMBING GAME"
-An anonymous friend of Elfie
AND I AINT TALKING NO MOUNTAIN CLIMBING GAME"
-An anonymous friend of Elfie
Toronto, please get your infernal transit system together. For your own sanity. 🫠
November 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Toronto, please get your infernal transit system together. For your own sanity. 🫠
I think it's worth adding that the comments section was (relatively) easier to read through and reply to than I expected.
Plus there have also been some gems in it. Like this one here.
As well as one commenter getting completely dunked on for saying it looked AI generated.
Plus there have also been some gems in it. Like this one here.
As well as one commenter getting completely dunked on for saying it looked AI generated.
November 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I think it's worth adding that the comments section was (relatively) easier to read through and reply to than I expected.
Plus there have also been some gems in it. Like this one here.
As well as one commenter getting completely dunked on for saying it looked AI generated.
Plus there have also been some gems in it. Like this one here.
As well as one commenter getting completely dunked on for saying it looked AI generated.
I may have slightly underestimated how well Elfie would do on Instagram 😅
I've had the account for a while. But with a mix of disliking [Big Euphemism] Meta in general and social media burnout, I've hardly ever posted on it 😅
I've had the account for a while. But with a mix of disliking [Big Euphemism] Meta in general and social media burnout, I've hardly ever posted on it 😅
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I may have slightly underestimated how well Elfie would do on Instagram 😅
I've had the account for a while. But with a mix of disliking [Big Euphemism] Meta in general and social media burnout, I've hardly ever posted on it 😅
I've had the account for a while. But with a mix of disliking [Big Euphemism] Meta in general and social media burnout, I've hardly ever posted on it 😅
Sometimes I wonder how much I should lean into these facts when promoting my game project:
• Self-Publishing Indie
• Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget)
• Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7)
Probably at least a bit more. 🙂↕️
Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢
• Self-Publishing Indie
• Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget)
• Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7)
Probably at least a bit more. 🙂↕️
Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢
The demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan is now out on Steam!!
Go help out Elfie make some sand castles!! 🏖️🐘
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #elfie
Go help out Elfie make some sand castles!! 🏖️🐘
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #elfie
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Sometimes I wonder how much I should lean into these facts when promoting my game project:
• Self-Publishing Indie
• Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget)
• Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7)
Probably at least a bit more. 🙂↕️
Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢
• Self-Publishing Indie
• Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget)
• Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7)
Probably at least a bit more. 🙂↕️
Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢
Elfie: A Sand Plan will be at the Toronto Game Expo next weekend!!
I'll also be selling some Elfie beach-themed stickers! 👀
Come say hi! 🏖️🐘
#TGE2025 #IndieGame #GameDev
I'll also be selling some Elfie beach-themed stickers! 👀
Come say hi! 🏖️🐘
#TGE2025 #IndieGame #GameDev
November 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Elfie: A Sand Plan will be at the Toronto Game Expo next weekend!!
I'll also be selling some Elfie beach-themed stickers! 👀
Come say hi! 🏖️🐘
#TGE2025 #IndieGame #GameDev
I'll also be selling some Elfie beach-themed stickers! 👀
Come say hi! 🏖️🐘
#TGE2025 #IndieGame #GameDev
Oh? What's this? 👀
November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Oh? What's this? 👀
Yesterday's event was super fun!! Thank you to everyone who came and helped Elfie build sand castles!
I especially enjoyed getting to talk to about the game's design in depth. 😊
There are so some details that people miss in the demo and there will be even more in the release! 🤭
I especially enjoyed getting to talk to about the game's design in depth. 😊
There are so some details that people miss in the demo and there will be even more in the release! 🤭
Tonight is the first night of our showcase week! 25 indie games have come together to celebrate the first Montreal Games Week and we couldn't be happier ❤️ see you all soon!
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Yesterday's event was super fun!! Thank you to everyone who came and helped Elfie build sand castles!
I especially enjoyed getting to talk to about the game's design in depth. 😊
There are so some details that people miss in the demo and there will be even more in the release! 🤭
I especially enjoyed getting to talk to about the game's design in depth. 😊
There are so some details that people miss in the demo and there will be even more in the release! 🤭
They happy about the snow
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
They happy about the snow
Reposted by Sol's Atelier
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
Reposted by Sol's Atelier
The #SteamAnimalFest starts tomorrow!
🐘🦍🐈🐕🐀🐁🐒🐅🐐🐎🦡🦆🦎🐜🦩🐟🐝🐄
But if you'd like to address the elephant on the beach, you can try out the demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan today! 🏖️
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #CozyGame
🐘🦍🐈🐕🐀🐁🐒🐅🐐🐎🦡🦆🦎🐜🦩🐟🐝🐄
But if you'd like to address the elephant on the beach, you can try out the demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan today! 🏖️
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #CozyGame
November 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The #SteamAnimalFest starts tomorrow!
🐘🦍🐈🐕🐀🐁🐒🐅🐐🐎🦡🦆🦎🐜🦩🐟🐝🐄
But if you'd like to address the elephant on the beach, you can try out the demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan today! 🏖️
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #CozyGame
🐘🦍🐈🐕🐀🐁🐒🐅🐐🐎🦡🦆🦎🐜🦩🐟🐝🐄
But if you'd like to address the elephant on the beach, you can try out the demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan today! 🏖️
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #CozyGame
The #SteamAnimalFest starts tomorrow!
🐘🦍🐈🐕🐀🐁🐒🐅🐐🐎🦡🦆🦎🐜🦩🐟🐝🐄
But if you'd like to address the elephant on the beach, you can try out the demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan today! 🏖️
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #CozyGame
🐘🦍🐈🐕🐀🐁🐒🐅🐐🐎🦡🦆🦎🐜🦩🐟🐝🐄
But if you'd like to address the elephant on the beach, you can try out the demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan today! 🏖️
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #CozyGame
November 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The #SteamAnimalFest starts tomorrow!
🐘🦍🐈🐕🐀🐁🐒🐅🐐🐎🦡🦆🦎🐜🦩🐟🐝🐄
But if you'd like to address the elephant on the beach, you can try out the demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan today! 🏖️
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #CozyGame
🐘🦍🐈🐕🐀🐁🐒🐅🐐🐎🦡🦆🦎🐜🦩🐟🐝🐄
But if you'd like to address the elephant on the beach, you can try out the demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan today! 🏖️
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #GameDev #CozyGame
Reposted by Sol's Atelier
Senior illustrator, with 20 years of experience and a specialty in game art.
I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
November 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Senior illustrator, with 20 years of experience and a specialty in game art.
I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
Reposted by Sol's Atelier
Hey #PitchYaGame!
Familiar Findings Demo Out Now:
👾Creature collector and idler
🧙♀️Summon magical creatures
👻Sleepy Dragons, Grumpy Ghosts, Curious Cats and more
✏️Play while you study, work or over other games!
#IndieDev #cozygames #idler
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Familiar Findings Demo Out Now:
👾Creature collector and idler
🧙♀️Summon magical creatures
👻Sleepy Dragons, Grumpy Ghosts, Curious Cats and more
✏️Play while you study, work or over other games!
#IndieDev #cozygames #idler
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
November 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Hey #PitchYaGame!
Familiar Findings Demo Out Now:
👾Creature collector and idler
🧙♀️Summon magical creatures
👻Sleepy Dragons, Grumpy Ghosts, Curious Cats and more
✏️Play while you study, work or over other games!
#IndieDev #cozygames #idler
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
Familiar Findings Demo Out Now:
👾Creature collector and idler
🧙♀️Summon magical creatures
👻Sleepy Dragons, Grumpy Ghosts, Curious Cats and more
✏️Play while you study, work or over other games!
#IndieDev #cozygames #idler
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
It's #PitchYaGame!
Elfie: A Sand Plan is game where you help a small elephant build sand castles! 🐘
🏖️ Relax at the beach!
🧩 Solve open-ended 3D geometric puzzles!
🏰 Build your own castles in sandbox mode!
You can play the demo on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #CozyGame
Elfie: A Sand Plan is game where you help a small elephant build sand castles! 🐘
🏖️ Relax at the beach!
🧩 Solve open-ended 3D geometric puzzles!
🏰 Build your own castles in sandbox mode!
You can play the demo on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #CozyGame
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It's #PitchYaGame!
Elfie: A Sand Plan is game where you help a small elephant build sand castles! 🐘
🏖️ Relax at the beach!
🧩 Solve open-ended 3D geometric puzzles!
🏰 Build your own castles in sandbox mode!
You can play the demo on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #CozyGame
Elfie: A Sand Plan is game where you help a small elephant build sand castles! 🐘
🏖️ Relax at the beach!
🧩 Solve open-ended 3D geometric puzzles!
🏰 Build your own castles in sandbox mode!
You can play the demo on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#IndieGame #CozyGame
I posted an update regarding the release of Elfie: A Sand plan.
In short, I'm delaying the game to Q1 of 2026. Sorry!
You can read it the full thing here if you're interested!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/378...
In short, I'm delaying the game to Q1 of 2026. Sorry!
You can read it the full thing here if you're interested!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/378...
November 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I posted an update regarding the release of Elfie: A Sand plan.
In short, I'm delaying the game to Q1 of 2026. Sorry!
You can read it the full thing here if you're interested!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/378...
In short, I'm delaying the game to Q1 of 2026. Sorry!
You can read it the full thing here if you're interested!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/378...
This new players to new players who wishlisted ratio was almost 10% higher than the next best one I've seen floating around.
And though I can't draw any major conclusions from it. I do think it shows that it's reaching the right audience at the very least!
And though I can't draw any major conclusions from it. I do think it shows that it's reaching the right audience at the very least!
Alright, I already wrote more than I initially planned here. Thank you again to everyone!
I'll leave on a positive note saying that 40% of people who played the demo for the first time wishlisted it! And I believe that is, statistically, very good! 🎉🐘🏖️
I'll leave on a positive note saying that 40% of people who played the demo for the first time wishlisted it! And I believe that is, statistically, very good! 🎉🐘🏖️
October 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This new players to new players who wishlisted ratio was almost 10% higher than the next best one I've seen floating around.
And though I can't draw any major conclusions from it. I do think it shows that it's reaching the right audience at the very least!
And though I can't draw any major conclusions from it. I do think it shows that it's reaching the right audience at the very least!
Reposted by Sol's Atelier
NextFest might be over but the Familiar Findings Demo is still available. If you're looking for a Halloween game that's witchy but not scary it's a great way to enjoy the festive season. Find it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
#indiegames #idlegames #idler #cozygames #halloweengames
#indiegames #idlegames #idler #cozygames #halloweengames
October 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
NextFest might be over but the Familiar Findings Demo is still available. If you're looking for a Halloween game that's witchy but not scary it's a great way to enjoy the festive season. Find it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3914780/...
#indiegames #idlegames #idler #cozygames #halloweengames
#indiegames #idlegames #idler #cozygames #halloweengames
I would probably go watch it again if it wasn't in theaters for only one week in Canada. 🥲
Also no Pochita popcorn buckets or anything else but these fold & tear cards. 😅
Also no Pochita popcorn buckets or anything else but these fold & tear cards. 😅
October 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I would probably go watch it again if it wasn't in theaters for only one week in Canada. 🥲
Also no Pochita popcorn buckets or anything else but these fold & tear cards. 😅
Also no Pochita popcorn buckets or anything else but these fold & tear cards. 😅
Pretty good progress on the color coding and pattern settings UI today!
Originally, I had specified the name instead of giving a number to the patterns but ran into space issues.
Also, I do wonder if it could work with just the swatches.
#ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieGame
Originally, I had specified the name instead of giving a number to the patterns but ran into space issues.
Also, I do wonder if it could work with just the swatches.
#ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieGame
October 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Pretty good progress on the color coding and pattern settings UI today!
Originally, I had specified the name instead of giving a number to the patterns but ran into space issues.
Also, I do wonder if it could work with just the swatches.
#ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieGame
Originally, I had specified the name instead of giving a number to the patterns but ran into space issues.
Also, I do wonder if it could work with just the swatches.
#ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieGame
Gacha mechanics make a game inherently un-cozy.
October 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Gacha mechanics make a game inherently un-cozy.
silent swimmer made another banger for Elfie. 🎼🐘
The positive feedback the demo's music has gotten makes it even more exciting. Since people have only heard 2 out of the 5 songs that are in A Sand Plan (so far 😉).
The positive feedback the demo's music has gotten makes it even more exciting. Since people have only heard 2 out of the 5 songs that are in A Sand Plan (so far 😉).
October 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
silent swimmer made another banger for Elfie. 🎼🐘
The positive feedback the demo's music has gotten makes it even more exciting. Since people have only heard 2 out of the 5 songs that are in A Sand Plan (so far 😉).
The positive feedback the demo's music has gotten makes it even more exciting. Since people have only heard 2 out of the 5 songs that are in A Sand Plan (so far 😉).
Still very happy with my "This IS fine" re-imagined drawing I included in Elephant Grass! 🌨️☃️🌨️
October 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Still very happy with my "This IS fine" re-imagined drawing I included in Elephant Grass! 🌨️☃️🌨️