Aura Studios is an independent game studio based in Washington, DC. Our debut title, Aurora Sol, sends you across the real solar system to solve a crisis that space agencies already lose sleep over. Every location is built from actual NASA assets — because the truth is stranger than anything we could invent.

Aurora Sol

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Aurora Sol - Level Select - IO

Sep 25

Aurora Sol Dev Blog

It's been a while since we last reached out to give updates on our game's progress. We have been hard at work trying to make the best game possible.

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Aurora Sol shown at the Play At the Library event

Jul 14

Back to Benning Road: Aurora Sol Returns to the Community

Aurora Sol being displayed on a table with a Aura Studios hat and sign

Apr 20

“Take My Money” – Lessons from Aurora Sol’s First Public Demo

Aurora Sol concept art

Feb 4

What is Kessler Syndrome and why make a game?

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iicon structure on show floor

Jun 22

iicon 2026: iykyk

Aura Studios was given the privilege of attending the very first iicon, hosted by the ESA at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas.

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Aura Studios founder Jon-Claude Simms in front of a GDC sign painted by a local artist

Mar 31

What I Actually Learned at GDC 2026 as a Solo Indie Dev

I walked into the Moscone Center in San Francisco with a game in development, a company with 100 followers, and no idea what to expect.

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Aura Studios founder Jon-Claude Simms in front of the main entrance GDC sign

Mar 9

Aura Studios at GDC 2026

We've been coming to GDC for years. We've met legends, made friends, and watched this industry evolve in real time. This year is different. This year we're here with something of our own.

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