Aerift Games is a small, independent studio based in the heart of the Czech Republic. But before we were a studio, we were just two childhood friends who met the way many of our favorite stories begin: playing games online.

Long before we ever thought about making our own game we spent our time exploring the worlds other people built. That curiosity eventually turned into a passion for creation. We spent years experimenting together. Learning how to build websites, programming and eventually tinkering with any game engine we could get our hands on. Whether it was the early days of Game Maker, the technical hurdles of Irrlicht Engine, or the complexity of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), we were always learning.

As it often does, life eventually got in the way. Careers, different paths, and time meant that we drifted apart for a while. Our game development dreams were put on a shelf, but they were never forgotten.

A couple of years ago, the timing was finally right. We reconnected, and that old spark for game design was still there. And it was stronger than ever. We decided it was time to stop justexperimenting and start building for real.

Today, we are just a two-person team dedicated to crafting the game we’ve always wanted to play: Somnium: Awaken. Everything we learned from those late-night sessions years ago is being poured into this project.

We’re small, we’re independent, and we’re finally building our dream. Thank you for being a part of the journey with us.