Description

Gossamer Siege of the Glass Citadel is a delicate yet strategic narrative game set around and within a breathtaking, fragile palace made entirely of crystal and glass, where the player's role as a master of subtle influence means that every small, diplomatic decision sends intricate ripples through the vast, reflective halls and across the wide political landscape of the realm, shifting alliances and altering the fate of the Citadel itself. The project is focused on highly tactile and precise interactions with the delicate environment, rewarding a player's perceptive curiosity and diplomatic patience with social leverage, solved ethereal puzzles, and avoided conflict.

We are composing a adaptive, crystalline musical score where shimmering cues and harmonies delicately answer to the player's rhythm of movement and their intent—peaceful or persuasive—making the soundtrack an integral part of the political and emotional landscape. Environmental storytelling is reflected in every surface; every stained-glass window, intricate sculpture, and gossamer tapestry hints at the Citadel's glorious history, the delicate web of courtly intrigue that sustains it, and the very real risk of it all shattering into war. Our camera work is designed to be elegant and unobtrusive, shifting with graceful subtlety to maintain a seamless flow and showcase the dazzling architecture without ever breaking the player's focus during crucial conversations.

The core loop involves careful planning of your social strategy and movement through the court, engaging traversal across the gleaming and precarious architecture, and unexpected moments of serendipity as the court's inhabitants react to your reputation and actions. Turia Bloom Studio prototypes the feel of every interaction and dialogue choice weekly, ensuring that the weight of each word and action is palpable and that the core fantasy of political intrigue feels authentic and impactful. We are dedicated to achieving flawless performance on a range of systems, ensuring the beauty and tension of the Glass Citadel is experienced without a single stutter.

Why Support Us?

Backing Gossamer Siege of the Glass Citadel brings a new IP to life without publisher constraints. Your support lets us pay artists fair rates and keep schedules humane. Independent funding safeguards creative risks that big studios rarely take.

Community feedback becomes part of our production loop from day one. Together we can push for accessibility and thoughtful difficulty options.

How It Works

Core loops revolve around exploration, light puzzle solving, and emergent encounters. Procedural layers are curated rather than random, ensuring intent guides variance. A modular narrative tracks motifs, not just flags, to recombine meaningfully.

Combat, when present, emphasizes positioning, timing, and readable telegraphs. We prioritize input latency, clear UI states, and frictionless camera control.

Our Vision

We want games that feel intimate even when the world looks grand. We aim for generosity without grind, wonder without bloat, and challenge without cruelty. We believe new worlds deserve new metaphors, not recycled tropes.

We measure success by how often players feel calm, clever, or quietly brave.

• Comfortable challenge with generous checkpoints.
• Readable visuals for low-eye-strain sessions.
• Optional systems that deepen mastery without forcing grind.

Rewards for Our Supporters

• $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.