Ella Stars Deluxe Edition Launches With Proceeds Going to Music Artists
Complete OST available now as a bundle or upgrade purchase, featuring 30 original tracks from 10+ contributing artists
Complete OST available now as a bundle or upgrade purchase, featuring 30 original tracks from 10+ contributing artists
Bangkok, Thailand (February 5, 2026) | Today, Ella Stars is putting its music front and center with the launch of a digital Deluxe Edition on Steam, now available standalone at $4.99 or as an $8.99 complete bundle for owners (or future owners) of Ella Stars.
Featuring 30 tracks spanning 90s hip hop, 90s R&B, and late-2000s electronic pop, the Deluxe Edition—inspired by the Ella Gator animated series—includes a complete album of the game's playable tracks, with full credit given to the composers and artists involved.
The album features contributions from a diverse roster of musical artists, including:
- 1kyne: A rapper whose voice has shaped Ella's identity throughout the first four seasons of Ella Gator. Alongside the series, he continues to build his career through solo releases and original soundtrack projects.
- VIA: The lead female vocalist featured across multiple Ella Stars tracks, including A Whole New World, Doppel Gatorade, NOT FAST and NOT FURIOUS, and Move Your Body. Known for her smooth tone and versatility, she moves effortlessly between ballads and high-energy EDM.
- Shorelle & Mark Angelico Thomson: A songwriter-producer duo whose collaborative tracks add emotional depth and pop polish to Ella Stars. Drawing on experience across global pop and K-pop, their work balances expressive vocals and confident songwriting, shaping the emotional arc of the game's story.
Based on the hand-drawn animated YouTube series Ella Gator, which has amassed over 50 million views, Ella Stars is developed by Korean studio Sususoft and published by Thai indie label Rising Tide Publishing. Rising Tide operates with a dev-first philosophy, focused on elevating niche, unique, and sincere games from Southeast Asia.
"What makes Ella shine is her sincerity, and what makes her a star is the homegrown soundtrack, full of story, humor, and soul—music that players experience as part of the journey," said Justin Paulsen, founder of Rising Tide Publishing.
Ella Stars Key Features:
- A heartfelt story of self-discovery: A relatable narrative about trying to find out where we belong in this world. And maybe become a rockstar...
- 100% original soundtrack: Over 30 original tracks featuring K-pop artists including 1kyne, VIA, Shorelle, Mark Angelico Thomson, and more
- Idol progression: Grow Ella as a performer by unlocking songs, outfits, and stages
- Accessible rhythm gameplay: Intuitive mechanics that emphasize flow over pressure
- Hand-drawn animated art: Vibrant visuals that bring Ella's world to life with color and personality
About Ella Gator & CeREELs
Ella Gator is an animated music video series launched in 2020 and created by CeREELs, a creative studio that collaborates with independent musicians, artists, and studios around the world to produce varied and inclusive content. The series follows an alligator living in the Florida Everglades who struggles to find her place—both among her fellow reptiles and in the human world beyond.
Ella Gator has garnered more than 50 million views on YouTube, with additional short-form content expanding Ella's journey and world.
About Rising Tide Publishing
Rising Tide Publishing is a Thailand-based indie game publisher founded to support the small and sincere indie studios across Asia. Guided by the belief that "a rising tide lifts all ships," Rising Tide operates with a dev-first philosophy, fostering collaborative partnerships that enable studios to share momentum, visibility, and resources rather than compete in isolation.
This philosophy informs Rising Tide's IP selection and marketing strategies, with a focus on building economies of scale that help independent developers reach wider audiences and create sustainable futures—without compromising creative independence.
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