15 Years Timeline
Celebrating a decade and a half of pushing boundaries in indie game development. From our first pixelated prototype to today's premium engine suite.
2009: Foundation & First Steps
Founded in a Wexford garage, we released our first 2D platformer prototype. This humble beginning taught us the core principles of physics-based gameplay that still power our engine today.
Milestone: v1.0 Engine Alpha2014: The Pivot to 3D
After five years of 2D mastery, we tackled 3D rendering with our custom shader pipeline. Released "Neon Drift," a cyberpunk racer that became a cult hit and validated our technical direction.
Tech Breakthrough: Dynamic Lighting2019: Community & Modding
We opened our asset pipeline and released the Vaurins Mod SDK. Community-created levels for "Quantum Siege" exceeded our own content by 300%, proving the power of user-generated content.
Milestone: 10K+ Community Mods2024: Premium Suite Launch
Transitioned to a comprehensive development suite serving indie teams worldwide. Our tools now power over 200 published titles, from narrative adventures to hardcore strategy games.
Current: Vaurins Engine 5.0celebrating 15 years!
Join us as we celebrate this milestone and prepare for the next chapter.
Discount Hub: Premium Access
Exclusive anniversary offers for our complete development ecosystem.
Vaurins Premium Suite
- Complete Engine Source Code
- 15 Years of Asset Library
- Priority Support & Workshops
Why This Offer Matters
This isn't just a discount—it's an investment in your game development journey. The full premium version on English gives you complete creative control.
• Designed for indie teams launching commercial titles
• Includes production-ready templates and documentation
• Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux builds
• 2399$ savings reflects our 15-year anniversary commitment
premium version — полностью переведенная документация и интерфейс.
Limited Time Anniversary Offer
Valid until we complete our 15th year celebrations. This is the same engine powering our latest releases.
Vaurins Game Dev Field Guide
Core Concept: The Vaurins Method
Our development philosophy centers on "Constraint-Driven Innovation." Instead of chasing every feature, we focus on mastering 3-5 core mechanics that define your game's identity. This approach saved our 2014 project "Neon Drift" from feature creep and delivered a tighter, more polished experience.
Decision Criteria
- 1. Mechanical Depth: Can your core loop sustain 10+ hours of play? Test with paper prototypes first.
- 2. Technical Feasibility: Will your team ship this in 6 months? Be ruthless about scope.
- 3. Visual Identity: Does your art style match your gameplay pace? Fast games need clear visuals.
Myth vs. Fact
MYTH:
"More features = better game"
FACT:
Our top-grossing title "Quantum Siege" shipped with 4 weapons and 2 enemy types. Polish beats breadth.
Common Mistakes
- ✖Saving engine upgrades for "someday"
- ✖Ignoring playtest feedback because "players don't get it"
- ✓Fix: Ship a playable demo after 2 weeks of development
Mini-Glossary
How It Works (Step-by-step)
Define Goal
Write one sentence describing your game's fantasy. If you can't, simplify until you can.
Validate Approach
Choose one mechanic and build a 1-day paper prototype. Test with 3 people.
Apply Method
Use Vaurins Engine to build your MVP. Focus on the core loop, ignore the rest.
Review & Iterate
Ship your demo. Read every comment. The next step is written by your players.
This workflow has powered 15 years of successful indie launches. Use it.
Signals of Trust & Quality
Technical Metrics
Real performance from our latest internal project (demo build):
- Frame Rate60 FPS stable
- Build Time45 seconds
- Asset Load1.2s average
Scenario Examples
A solo dev used our timeline to launch:
Case: "Stellar Drift" (space trading sim)
Result: Went from prototype to Steam release in 8 months using our Asset Library. First month revenue: $3,200.
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Customer Support Promise
Our support team at Dame Street 845, Wexford monitors community channels during business hours (Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00). Typical response time is under 4 hours for Premium Suite holders.