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.

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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

Aura Studios returned to the DC indie scene at Play at the Library, IGDA DC's showcase series bringing locally-made games to DC Public Library branches across the city.

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

Apr 20

“Take My Money” – What Aurora Sol’s First Public Demo Taught Us

Cherry Blossom Arcade is an annual indie game showcase hosted by IGDA DC at MLK Library in Washington DC.

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