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Arboreta Games
@arboretagames.bsky.social
she/her. Solo developer of spooky games. Based in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Developed The Black Iris and It Sleeps Below the Haar.

Wishlist Unto the Aurora on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3601030/Unto_the_Aurora/
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Unto the Aurora is available now on Steam and itch.io! 🌊⚓

store.steampowered.com/app/3601030/...

arboreta.itch.io/unto-the-aur...
One day left on the winter sale on Steam + itch!

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arboreta.itch.io
January 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
🎄WINTER SALE STILL ON🎄

give the gift of weird 'n' spooky games this holiday with all Arboreta games on sale over both Steam and itchio! Links in bio x
December 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Hey! glad you enjoyed 💖
December 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Been quiet over here since the release of Unto the Aurora (thank you so much for the great response!). We'll have news on the game in development soon, but until then enjoy a deep discount on all Arboreta games across Steam and itchio! ❄️

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arboreta.itch.io
December 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Some screenshots from Unto the Aurora players on Steam! 🌊

wishlist/buy: store.steampowered.com/app/3601030/...
October 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Also, she runs great on the Steam Deck! 🎮
September 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Unto the Aurora is available now on Steam and itch.io! 🌊⚓

store.steampowered.com/app/3601030/...

arboreta.itch.io/unto-the-aur...
September 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Unto the Aurora will be available on Steam and itch.io next Friday, September 12th from 7pm (UK)

store.steampowered.com/app/3601030/...
September 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thanks for the shout @gaminginthewild.bsky.social ! 💖
September 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I have a wee interview in @sariaslays.bsky.social's first video essay on Scottish Culture in Games!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=emA9...
Set in Scotland: Exploring Scottish Culture through Indie Games
YouTube video by SariaPlays
www.youtube.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
yeah just the one ending in black iris!

I've been working on some motion-sickness accessibilty settings to reduce the sway of the boat (might not be on-release, but in a patch soon after), so that might help ✌️
August 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Hello! it's been a minute since I've posted on here! I've just submitted a build of Unto the Aurora to Steam and the game will be released next month. Release date and a new trailer coming very soon.

If you haven't wishlisted yet please do!

store.steampowered.com/app/3601030/...
August 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
hey glad you enjoyed it :) I've got a new game coming out in a few weeks if you're interested

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Unto the Aurora on Steam
Scotland, 1597. Escaping a death sentence for witchcraft, you set sail on a lonely and uncharted stretch of ocean - navigating and surviving the treacherous, strange and fantastical passage towards a ...
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August 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Reposted by Arboreta Games
Cosmic horror on a Scottish island and you get to explore to your heart's content. I enjoyed this so much (developer by @arboretagames.bsky.social), it has so many secrets and creepy discoveries, and a fantastic myth to uncover. A hidden indie #horrorgame gem. store.steampowered.com/app/1864680/...
It Sleeps Below the Haar on Steam
A short exploration game, set in a secluded coastal village in North East Scotland. Explore Kellas Bay and it's surrounding forests, caves and ocean to uncover what lies beneath the fog-covered villag...
store.steampowered.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
IT SLEEPS BELOW THE HAAR 90% SALE

To celebrate the announcement of Unto the Aurora, ISBTH is at it's deepst discount ever for the next week on both Steam and Itch

store.steampowered.com/app/1864680/...

arboreta.itch.io/it-sleeps-be...
Save 90% on It Sleeps Below the Haar on Steam
A short exploration game, set in a secluded coastal village in North East Scotland. Explore Kellas Bay and it's surrounding forests, caves and ocean to uncover what lies beneath the fog-covered villag...
store.steampowered.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
An example of some of the scenery you'll encounter in Unto the Aurora 🥶

Wishlist Unto the Aurora here: store.steampowered.com/app/3601030/...
April 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Unto the Aurora, August 1st 2025.

1597. Scotland. Accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death, with the help of a mysterious entity you escape a brutal fate by setting sail across a harazardous ocean passage towards a reported safe haven.
Unto the Aurora on Steam
Scotland, 1597. Escaping a death sentence for witchcraft, you set sail on a lonely and uncharted stretch of ocean - navigating and surviving the treacherous, strange and fantastical passage towards a ...
store.steampowered.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM