Concept 1

Devlog

• New Playable Demo!
  August 27, 2026 by Cloisters

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  ##Atmospheric, ##Cozy, #Abstract, #Artgame, #Experimental, #Short

  The free demo version of Concept 1 is now available for download or to play in-browser! ✨ If you wanted to get a hands-on trial of Concept 1 before purchasing the full version, you can now play thro... Continue reading

  
• Concept 1 Is Out Now! 🎮✨
  August 18, 2026 by Cloisters

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  ##Atmospheric, #Abstract, ##Cozy, #artgame, #Experimental, #Short

  Concept 1 is a small side project born of a few ideas we wanted to explore creatively. It’s a simple experience, but one that means a lot to us. Thank you for following the development of this proje... Continue reading

  
• Behind Cloisters Interactive and Concept 1
  August 04, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #experimental, #Abstract, #Artgame, #atmospheric

  For this update, I’ll be continuing our discussion from last time about how everyone has a different idea of what they want players to feel. Please let me take you back to when I first started my st... Continue reading

  
• The Last Level: Evocative
  July 28, 2026 by Cloisters

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  ##Atmospheric, ##Cozy, #Abstract, #artgame

  Evocative is the final level in Concept 1 , and the subject of this devlog. //Lv6 Evocative For Evocative , I took inspiration from pinball. I wanted the level to feel a bit more game-like — fast-pa... Continue reading

  
• The Fifth Level: Experimental
  July 21, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #Abstract, #artgame, #Experimental

  We finally have a release date and trailer! //Lv5 Experimental I explored a more game-focused direction in the next level, Experimental . My idea for this level was a puzzle with rule-changing element... Continue reading

  
• Release Announcement
  July 16, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #Abstract, #artgame, #cozy, #Atmospheric, #Short

  Coming soon on August 18, 2026. Concept 1 is an abstract experimental art game — a visual journey beyond words, imagination, and perception. Step into landscapes of the mind and experience the world... Continue reading

  
• The Fourth Level: Whimsical
  May 28, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #Abstract, ##Atmospheric, ##Cozy, #Experimental, #artgame

  School has finally ended, so I’m now resuming the release of Project Cloisters! In case you don’t follow us elsewhere, we have spent the past couple of weeks seeking a composer. We received a larg... Continue reading

  
• In-Person Playtest!
  April 07, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #Abstract, #Experimental, #artgame

  Hi, it’s Shelley here again! Recently, we set up a small station for our project during a game playtest day at the school where I teach. Students testing the demo I managed to have six students part... Continue reading

  
• The Third Level: Meaningful
  February 10, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #artgame, #abstract, #experimental

  Hi, it’s Shelley here again! My work schedule is getting a bit crazy, so I’ll be slowing down on devlog updates this coming month. Hopefully I can host a playtest session soon, once Kevin’s side... Continue reading

  
• The Second Level: Stylized
  January 29, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #artgame, #abstract, #experimental

  Hi everyone! How’s life? As you may or may not know, I started teaching at a college last fall. Spring semester has been in session for about a week now, and things have started to get busy. That as... Continue reading

  
• The First Level: Narrative
  January 20, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #artgame, #experimental, #abstract

  Hi, it’s Shelley here again! Hope you all had a great week. This time, I’ll be going over the first element in Project Cloisters . For an overview of the project, make sure to check out my last de... Continue reading

  
• An Introduction to Project Cloisters
  January 12, 2026 by Cloisters

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  #Abstract, #artgame, #Experimental

  // INTRO Hi! I’m Shelley, the team lead and artist of Cloisters. :) In case you’re unfamiliar with us, or need a refresher, we previously made A Memoir Blue . Project Cloisters is our first in-hou... Continue reading