# The Soulslike is Dead: Embrace the Souplike Era with Soup Rooms

The gaming landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of unique indie titles that defy conventional genres. One such revolutionary game is *Soup Rooms*, developed by the indie studio Kite Line. This creative endeavor is a spiritual successor to dong yarhalla’s *Soup*, a video game concept album from 2007. In *Soup Rooms*, players venture into small, surreal rooms that encapsulate fever-dream aesthetics, each featuring an enigmatic entity at its center.

## A Nostalgic Journey Back to 2007

Reflecting on 2007, many gamers were likely busy with mainstream titles, but for a few, it was a time that spawned creative ideas like *Soup*. While the culinary experiments of that year may not have included exciting ingredients like spirit wolves or whimsical elements such as “boinglers,” the release of *Soup Rooms* offers a chance to engage with that narrative once again. The atmosphere crafted in *Soup Rooms* serves as a reminder of a vibrant indie scene that has always pushed artistic boundaries.

## Exploring the Game

*Soup Rooms* is available for free on [Itch](https://kiteline.itch.io/soup-rooms), inviting players to experience its bizarre environments. The game boasts contributions from notable indie developers such as Mike Klubnika (*Buckshot Roulette*), Modus Interactive (*Armored Shell Nightjar*), and scumhead (*Franzen*). Notably, the levels were constructed using Kira’s innovative tool, [Bapalon](https://akuma-kira.itch.io/bap), which provides an accessible platform for creating unique walkable spaces, allowing even those without programming skills to participate in game development.

In each room, players find themselves orbiting a central sprite while taking in the mind-bending decor and eclectic audio selection. The soundscapes range from vaporwave melodies to DECtalk bedtime stories about whimsical characters like wireframe dogs. One particularly strange yet captivating scenario involves staring at a virtual Willem Dafoe performing a split, a peculiar sight that can easily absorb players for extended periods.

## The Unconventional Experience

Before discovering *Soup Rooms* through Kite Line’s [Bluesky announcement](https://bsky.app/profile/kiteline.bsky.social/post/3m6rsibyjm22r), many might not have expected such an innovative experience. The game creatively subverts expectations by offering a serene rather than action-packed gameplay. Players can seamlessly drift from one room to the next, ensuring that dissatisfaction in any given space is hardly a concern. If the ambiance of soup no longer resonates, an alternative adventure awaits in an [endless museum generated from Wikipedia entries](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/wikipedia-is-now-an-endless-3d-museum-and-admission-is-free).

Whether you are a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer, *Soup Rooms* presents an opportunity to appreciate the experimental facets of indie game development. The title signifies a departure from traditional genres, opening the door to the age of the Souplike, where creativity and imagination reign supreme.

In the eclectic realm of *Soup Rooms*, who knows what other surreal encounters or whimsical experiences await? The adventure is just beginning, and the only way to find out is to step inside.