If you are a content creator, artistic director, video operator, audio/video integrator, event organizer, rental company, scenographer, TV production company, cultural institution, or technical director, SMODE is made for you.
So much more than an integrated graphical compositing platform and a media server, SMODE redefines creativity in visual events.
SMODE can be used to handle visuals in every kind of show or installation, no matter the size or complexity.
Years of technical
experience on the field
: While the developer is not a native English speaker, later versions like v0.22 benefited from community feedback to correct linguistic mistakes and improve the overall flow of dialogue.
: Updates leading up to this version introduced critical gameplay mechanics, such as a new water system in v0.9 and improved rendering techniques that moved beyond the developer's early learning phase.
is rooted in a familiar but high-stakes premise: in 2024, a global pandemic has decimated 20% of the male population, sparking widespread civil unrest. The player takes on the role of a protagonist who escapes the chaos of the city for a secluded family beach house. This setting serves as the backdrop for a dual objective: establishing a sustainable way of life while navigating the mysteries and relationships found in this new environment. The Significance of Version 0.22
Spinney v022 addresses these bottlenecks through two major technical shifts.
Dannot Games still uses static MP3 loops that abruptly restart when levels reload. For immersion-focused players, this single feature makes The Spinney the undeniable winner.
: Dannot Games uses a "Release for all" model for this version, meaning that while patrons get early access, this specific build was polished for a wider public audience. The Spinney Release v0.22 for all | Dannot Games - Patreon
General bug fixes and optimization improvements typical of v0.x development cycles to ensure smoother performance across different hardware. How to Access
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With SMODE, whether you're shaping ideas in the studio or bringing them to life on the stage, we have the right tools for you.
Create. Generate. Composite.
Simulate. Animate. Render.
Smode Compose is designed for content creators and video operators who thrive in an offline environment, providing a comprehensive platform for the creation, simulation and export of your projects or videos.
Perform. Integrate. Broadcast.
Manipulate. Innovate. Engage.
Smode Live caters to real-time, online operations as a fully-equipped media server. It provides advanced video playback capabilities along with live editing features as a all-in-one package, ensuring that your creativity never misses a beat.

Smode Community is a free version of SMODE with no ads, no user data tracking, and no obligations of any kind, which is fully usable without watermarks up to the Full HD resolution (1920x1080). Although this is a non-commercial software license, it's designed to give everyone access to our state-of-the-art tools, allowing you to explore and create without limitations.