Introduction

Amber Outriders of the Nocturne Fair is a whimsical yet strategic trading and exploration game set in a perpetual, magical twilight market that appears only at the crossroads of worlds, where the player's role as a merchant-adventurer means that every small decision—which rare amber-infused relic to trade, which mysterious customer to appease, which hidden path to take—sends ripples of consequence through the Fair's economy and across the wide, enchanted spaces between realms, influencing your renown among the exotic patrons and determining your legacy within the Outriders guild. The project is built on a foundation of deeply tactile and enchanting interactions with strange goods and even stranger people; the heft of a dragon's scale, the glow of a bottled memory, and the satisfying snap of a successful trade reward a player's entrepreneurial curiosity and shrewd patience with unique artifacts, coveted favors, and whispers of even greater treasures hidden in the darker corners of the Fair.

We are composing an adaptive, carnivalesque soundtrack where the music shifts dynamically from haunting waltzes to lively baroque tunes, directly answering to the player's rhythm of negotiation and their intent, making the hustle and bustle of the Nocturne Fair a sensory delight that reacts to your every success and failure. Environmental storytelling is baked into every stall and shadowy alley; every vendor's unique display of wonders, every guarded noble's pavilion, and every flickering lantern hint at the deep, inter-dimensional history of the Fair, the intricate and often dangerous social contracts that govern it, and the untold wonders and risks that lie just beyond the glow of the market lights.

Our camera work is designed to be both intimate and expansive, shifting seamlessly from close-ups on the intricate details of a traded curio to wide shots that capture the breathtaking scale and magical chaos of the Fair, all without ever breaking the player's focus on their ultimate goal: profit and discovery. Minute-to-minute play is a captivating cycle of planning your sales strategy and inventory for the night, engaging traversal across the crowded, ever-shifting market to seek out the best deals and most lucrative gossip, and moments of fantastical serendipity as a portal opens to a new supplier or a dispute between patrons creates a sudden, profitable opportunity for a quick-witted Outrider.

The Problem

Too many games ask for endless hours instead of intentful moments. Stories are often fragmented by grind rather than elevated by play. Players deserve experiences that trust them to read, listen, and act with care.

We think pacing is a feature, not an afterthought that fills calendars.

Our Mission

Our mission with Amber Outriders of the Nocturne Fair is to deliver meaning through motion, sound, and space. We commit to transparent development and respectful community management. We cultivate a studio culture that treats health and creativity as inseparable.

We ship with accessibility presets and remappable inputs on day one.

How Your Contribution Will Be Used

Funds are allocated to art, engineering, narrative, audio, QA, and certification. We keep a contingency to cover delays without rushing or cutting corners. A public budget breakdown and monthly updates will be shared with backers.

We will prioritize fair pay and predictable schedules for our collaborators.

Stretch Goals

If we exceed the base goal, we will add a photo mode and a maker-friendly level editor. Further milestones include an original EP release and additional accessibility options.

Why This Matters

Backing thoughtful mid-scope games widens the space between tiny and gigantic projects. Your support demonstrates that care, craft, and calm can succeed in the marketplace.

Rewards for Donors

• $10 – Backer role and digital thank-you postcard.
• $20 – Early demo access and name in credits (supporters).
• $30 – Digital soundtrack sampler and feedback forum access.
• $50 – Full soundtrack, exclusive wallpaper pack, and beta key.
• $100 – In-game cosmetic set and supporter credit upgrade.
• $250 – Founder credit, private Q&A session, and two launch keys.

Support Us

If this resonates, lend your support and tell a friend who loves thoughtful games. Your pledge helps us turn months of prototypes into a complete experience. Together we can publish a title that respects your time and rewards curiosity.

Join us as early stakeholders in a world that will keep growing after release.