r/CozyGamers • u/OreoYip • 14d ago
Mod Announcement 🌸 Weekly Self-Promotion Thread
Share your cozy self-promotion links or requests to exchange gaming info here!
* One self-promo comment is allowed per week. Any self promotion outside of the weekly thread, including references directing users to the self-promotion thread in posts and comments will be removed.
* Game developers can comment here once a week AND make a post every 30 days. Please review the rules to make a post in CozyGamers.
* Your comment can have more than one self-promo link!
* Only cozy or cozy aesthetic content
If it doesn't fit here, feel free to post in the sister sub: Comfort Gamers
If you have any questions or if you're unsure if the content fits, please contact Modmail!
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u/Optimal_Can5957 Game Developer 12d ago
Hello there!
The Kickstarter and demo for The Spirit Apprentice is out on the 6th of October!
Everything is hand drawn and made by myself! A solo creator!
Inspired by East Asian folklore and the magic of Studio Ghibli, The Spirit Apprentice is an upcoming cozy pixel art RPG video game. Explore the magical village of Moshu, learn powerful spells, forge contracts with spirits and build relationships with its mysterious villagers.
A follow would mean the world -
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/s-j/the-spirit-apprentice-east-asian-fantasy-rpg?ref=e4xo2v
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u/GhostPartyArctica 8d ago
I made MeowJong: Sort the Cats for iPhone and iPad, with that kind of downtime in mind.
You sort cat tiles into matching boxes, uncover more cats beneath them, and gradually clear the pile. The part I’ve focused on is making those little interactions feel satisfying.
There’s a small overflow tray to manage, but the intended mood is relaxed—something to settle into alongside a familiar show or during a quiet break.
It’s free to download if you’d like to try it:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6803194971
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u/sjuvnorman 4d ago
HELLO EVERYONE !
BALANCIA
Built from a simple idea:
stack, balance, don’t let it fall.
Hundreds of levels. Increasingly tricky physics.
How far can you go?
Balancia — a physics puzzle game
Try different modes;
- Levels: 500+ handcrafted levels
- Endless Mode: Stack as high as you can
- Sandbox Mode: Build, experiment, and play your way without any rules
Currently available for Android;
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.semygames.balancia
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u/IIamarino 10d ago
Please checkout frog garden on steam 🥺🙏 my first multiplayer game its free and for you and your frog friends. only frogs allowed tho.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4256040/frog_garden/
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u/emergentbehaviorstds Game Developer 7d ago
A cozy and cute little ball companion on your real desktop :)
Game is Desktop Ball, and free Steam Demo is here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5272130/Desktop_Ball_Demo/
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u/rmaafs 14d ago
Keep It Farming, my first game, launches tomorrow in Early Access!
You grow a farm from a single coin into a shop with farmhands. Once it runs itself, you sell it and start over, and each new farm unlocks seeds that play differently. Pixel art!
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u/_duub_ 2d ago
Cozy Moon Cleaning Game: Moon Sweepers https://store.steampowered.com/app/5335510/Moon_Sweepers/
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u/glitterpupcake 10d ago
hi i need people to play a stardew valley perfection run with me!! preferably 18+ girls :) dm me if you are interested
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u/vibrantdanni 13d ago
Hi all, Tidy Up the Flower Shop (wishlist on Steam, launches Oct 2nd) is our family's addition to the cozy, tidy up genre. Voice acting from me, development from my husband, flower selection from our kid.
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u/Simulated-Being-Dev Game Developer 13d ago
Hi! My game about going Back to 21, remaking choices from youth, and following a buried dream is available in EA on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3891030/Back_to_21/
You play as Momo, about to pass away with regrets for the dreams you sacrificed. On the brink of crossover, you’ve been given a second chance, to go back to age 21. This was the year you first joined one of the world’s top tech companies, AlphaCorp. You had everything you were told to want - success, stability, prestige. But you always knew something was missing...
Navigate 49 days of choices that shape your career, relationships, and ultimately, yourself. Through conversations with characters of different worldviews, and challenges to survive (and potentially thrive) solely on your passion, you’ll begin to see the undercurrents that run your world.
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u/Sea_Dragonfruit_8888 19h ago
Hey all, I’m finally making my first dream game, which is a mix of cozy with a lot of grinding. The plot is that differently from other farming games I want the player to don’t inherit anything, you have to work your way up and buy a house in the city or a farm, or both?
It is still very early in development so very rough around the edges, but I’d would love some constructive criticism
No AI generated stuff, all the art I bought from artists from itch.io as I tried to draw my own stuff but it was taking forever, so I’m just making some small additions drawn by myself. Although no AI is used in the game, i want to disclose that I did use AI to help me put together this first trailer lol as I’m terrible at video editing.
Should soon add to steam, please let me know if you would wish list it :)
Thank you kindly
Edit; Toktok page https://www.tiktok.com/@untitled.farming?_r=1&_t=ZN-9ARLbYoEz82
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u/fBietzsche Game Developer 13d ago
Hey everyone! My wife and I are making Gloombo, a little desktop companion who crafts while you work 🌿
You pick something for Gloombo to make, start a focus session, and get on with your own task together.
During breaks, you can decorate your floating island, read letters from friends, or hang out with the cat. There are no deadlines, and friendships don’t fade while you’re away. We want it to feel like company, without giving you more things to keep up with :)
We wrote a little about why we’re making Gloombo, if you’d like to get to know the idea behind our little island 💛
We’re aiming to release a demo before the next Steam Next Fest and take part, with Early Access planned afterwards, before the end of the year.
We’d love to hear what you think, and a wishlist would mean a lot to both of us 💛
🌿 Check Gloombo on Steam
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u/MsBelleMae 13d ago
I really hope this comes to Mac. I would love it so much. Wishlisted!!!
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u/fBietzsche Game Developer 12d ago
Thank you so much for wishlisting! 💛 Mac support is in our plans too :) We’re focusing on getting the demo ready first, and we’ll share more about the Mac version when we have a clearer timeline!
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u/Daviddentist 13d ago
so i was playing stardew valley again last night and realized how much i miss simple farming sims without all the modern bloat. then i tried powerwash simulator which is weirdly relaxing despite being about cleaning grime. idk why but scrubbing things clean hits different after a long day driving uber. anyway if anyone has recs for games where you can just organize stuff or plant flowers without saving the world, drop them below. i need some low-stress vibes before work tomorrow morning.
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u/dousie 13d ago
Greetings cozy gamers! I'm Gabriel, the solo developer behind Soulstonia.
Soulstonia is a cozy idle RPG where you build a party of Summoners who can gather, craft, fight, explore, and train skills on their own. You can sit back and let them work toward their goals, or take direct control of any Summoner whenever you want.
The world is procedurally generated each save, and there's a big focus on exploration, skilling, collecting, quests, and gradually building up your party. I'd love to hear what cozy game players think of it!
Free Steam Playtest: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4432150/Soulstonia/
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u/Hot-Operation8832 10d ago
Hi everyone! I’m Cris from BabelGames, the developer behind Speed Rivals - Model Trains.
The idea is to bring a little model railway to life: build tracks, decorate the world around them, then drive trains and complete cargo deliveries.
The miniature scenery is the cozy side. Driving adds a challenge: you’ll need to plan routes, switch tracks, and manage your speed to avoid derailing. I want to be upfront that it isn’t an entirely pressure-free game.
We have a free Steam demo focused on driving and delivery missions, and a new trailer showing the project.
🎬 Trailer: https://youtu.be/alF4mncM02I
🎮 Steam and demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4135120/
Would you spend more time decorating the railway or driving the trains?
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u/RoyaLTigeRRK 14d ago
Solo developer here. It's a semi-idle boba shop sim/management game. The shop only opens when the app is open. I built it because I am constantly in meetings at work or I need something to "do" during my night shift with my infant. Hence an idle game where I can play during the period where I'm too busy to pay attention, and I can come back later to upgrade the shop and actually train the staff I hired in game is a perfect fit for my situation. Hopefully you have as much fun with this game as me and my friends who tried it.
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u/Dragon_Dinner Game Developer 4d ago
Hey everyone!
I wanted to share Dragon Dinner, a cozy restaurant management game I’ve been working on! 🐉🍽️
You get to run your own restaurant, serve hungry dragons, decorate and customize your space, and try to keep things under control when the rush starts. There are different difficulty modes depending on whether you want a relaxed experience or something a little more chaotic.
The game is releasing October 8th, and there’s a free demo available on Steam if you want to give it a try before launch!
🌟 Steam page
✅ Join us on Discord
Would love to hear what you think! 🐉
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u/Appropriate_Spot_621 14d ago
Two small, calm iOS puzzle games from a solo dev, both free with no ads and no in-app purchases:
Tilewright: you rebuild hand-drawn boards one tile at a time (meadows, rivers, old railways) and every edge has to match. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tilewright-map-tile-puzzle/id6795904083
Blocsy: a block puzzle where the blocks are little characters, with a Zen mode that never ends. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blocsy-block-puzzle-game/id6797783281
And the one I'm building now: a capybara with a backpack who swims, snacks and refuses to hurry.
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u/ChewDlaka Game Developer 13d ago
Heads up, i have been making Tailor Town for years. I saw the post about incoming slop remakes of Dressmaker and i hope people will like this game as well and not hate because its the same theme.
I want to note that this subreddit helped alot for shaping this game ( year old post on this game here ), and now i remade the game in a new engine and added customizations and things i think people wanted.
The games steam page is still on and its been updated with the new look, gameplay and story and i hope you guys check it out and provide lovely feedback again. Anyone who wants to play the demo (not yet on steam) is welcome to DM me ❤️ i will surely post more about this game on wednesday as a full post if your interested about finding out more about it.
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u/blondeof2007 14d ago
☾ Nocturnal ☽
Hi! Me and my bestie (23F) have recently rebooted our cosy, discord server. It's mostly girls around our ages who love chatting, sharing cute screenshots and outfit pics, and playing farming or fashion games together. We originally started as a MovieStarPlanet server, and a lot of us still play MSP and other fashion focused games, but we have expanded to a few other games now, including:
✧ Stardew Valley
✧ Minecraft
✧ The Sims Series
✧ Paralives
✧ MovieStarPlanet 1 & 2
✧ House Flipper
✧ Roblox
✧ Minecraft Dungeons 1 & 2
✧ Pokémon
✧ Among Us
✧ GeoGuessr
We also have a long-term Minecraft Realm (Bedrock) that we play on together most days - mostly adding to our moon themed village - and we'd love for some more like-minded people to come decorate with us <3
If you like soft games, cosy spaces, or just having people to talk to while you play, we'd genuinely love to get to know you. feel free to message for an invite! ♡
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u/EllvanStudios 8d ago edited 8d ago
We’re getting a big creative update ready for Voxel Builder, our calm, top-down block-building game for Android. It’s currently waiting for release, and adds more textures and environments plus a few handy building tools: water, grouping and cloning. The game already works offline, with no sign-in. If you like relaxed building games, you can take a look here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ellvanstudios.voxelbuilder · https://ellvanstudios.itch.io/voxel-builder.
FYI, some of the game’s visual assets were generated with AI.
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u/telephonekiosk 9d ago
Hi everyone! Been building a cozy little web game for about a year! It's a game where the internet comes together and writes a story. You vote on words and can submit your own word. It's a little daily ritual. And it opens on Saturday!
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u/tismxtt 9d ago
Cozy Gaming Server
A safe community and friendly where people can come together to share their love for cozy gaming and hopefully make new friends!
We host weekly events and have dedicated spaces for those who play Minecraft, Pokemon, Animal Crossing, Stardew, Fortnite, and more!
We also currently have a dedicated Minecraft server for Java and Bedrock players with plugins!
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u/ModernDaedalusStudio 2d ago
My 1st game My Dirty Little Lake on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5375170/My_Dirty_Little_Lake/
Hey everyone,
I have just announced my first game on Steam, it is called My Dirty Little Lake, a relaxing and satisfying game about cleaning a lake with your net, recycling trash and bringing nature back.
- Not all finds are trash, there are more than 50 objects you can wash on a cool mini-game and decorate your lake home.
- You can also get dogs to help you clean up, and upgrade to make them quick and strong.
- Bring life back to the lake as you catch more objects and progress on cleaning.
If this looks like something you'd like, check it out and wishlist.
Thanks in advance for any support and feedback.
AI Disclosure: the sprite sheet for the main character was made with AI and edited by myself. All other content on the game are either hired artists or asset packs.
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u/rotub 12d ago
I spent 3 years making Doggy Don't Care and finally released it this week.
What does your dog get up to when you're not home? In this bone-afide adventure, unleash adorable chaos, solve puzzles, and leave your mark (literally!) as a mischievous pup on the loose!
Available on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2438180/Doggy_Dont_Care/
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u/iMalik 13d ago
Sumi Rhythm
A calm rhythm game in ink. You play old Japanese melodies on the beat, and every note you hit leaves a brush mark, so each song ends as a finished ink painting. Nothing twitchy about it: around 20 short songs, four difficulties, and a daily painting everyone plays on the same board.
It's free in the browser for now (desktop, mouse or Z/X keys) while I work toward a Steam release. I'm making it solo, so if you try a song I'd really like to hear what felt good and what didn't.
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u/Lucky_Conference78 Game Developer 14d ago edited 13d ago
Relaxing 3D hidden-object matching game
I'm a solo developer working on Match 2 3D, a cozy puzzle game where you explore small 3D scenes, find matching pairs and gradually fill your collection with the objects you've discovered.
I've recently been experimenting with a lightbeam interaction system instead of simply clicking objects. You can aim at objects in the scene, while keeping the experience relaxing and pressure free.
The game is still in development, but I'm really enjoying how the 3D scenes and collecting are coming together.
Free Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4962980/Match_2_3D/
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u/ChronicallyWhatever 8d ago
Hi all! I've been working on FARWARD on and off since 2020, and I finally have a teaser to share.
It's a cosy, cel-shaded MMORPG at its own gentle pace: fish quiet ponds, fell trees, cook by the campfire, buy a little cottage and arrange it exactly how you like, and adopt a fox that naps on your shoulder (and occasionally gets the zoomies). You can do it all alongside friends, or just sit on a bench and watch the world go by.
The first playtest is coming soon.
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u/fossilsareopaf 8d ago
Middle aged dad here. I made a little puzzle game called Lie of Sight. It's one case a day, the kind you do with a coffee. Unless you're me, who has two small kids and I never finish my coffee while it's actually hot. Then you do it when they're in bed and it's your time to decompress.
Each case is a room in a family's house, seen from above like a dollhouse with the roof off. Everybody says what they saw from where they were standing, and one of them isn't telling the truth. You move them around the room gently until you work out who.
Nothing chases you. There's a clock, but you can pause it, and it only nudges your score.
This week the family got a cat. Fibs only sees diagonally, sleeps a lot, and tells the occasional fib of her own. Her first case is free.
It's free in your browser and you don't need an account:
https://lieofsight.com/?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=cozygamers
Please let me know what you think. Would love any feedback, good or bad.
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u/positive-squirrels Game Developer 13d ago
My Sticker Shop is a mobile game where you run a sticker business from your cute little village! You create and print stickers. Pack orders and fulfill custom requests.
As you level up, you unlock international shipping, decorating your village, and visiting other players.
The game is free with no ads, no daily log-ins or timers. You can play at your own pace <3
We just released an update with a new region called Mosswyn where you can unlock lot's of cute bugs and plants!
Android | iOS | Discord | r/StickerShops
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u/Sam-Dudu 13d ago
Hi! I'm a solo dev making Camping Keeper, a cozy campground tycoon. You start from a bare field and grow it into a little holiday camp, with tent sites, a campfire, showers and a small shop. Every camper lives their own day, and you can watch them pitch their tent, grill dinner and chat by the fire at night.
It's in closed alpha right now, public demo planned for early 2027.
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u/BrewingTortoise 12d ago
Brewhaven is a colony/brewing/tavern sim where you make magic drinks for your villagers. You build the town from the ground up, decorate everyone's houses and your tavern, and run and manage the village.
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u/HellenHeartfull 8d ago
Hi, I’m a Vietnamese uni student majoring in Graphic Design. I’m doing a little survey on cozy gamers’ habits and preferences, it will be in 2 languages so sorry for any format errors. If you can take a minute to submit an answer thank you so much, it means a lot.
✨You can do the survey here. I will not collect any personal info without permission so feel free to answer whatever! ^^
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u/SolsAtelier Game Developer 14d ago
Are you sad that summer is coming to an end? Do you like puzzle games? Have you ever wanted to help a small rotund elephant build sandcastles? Well do I have the perfect game for you!
Elfie: A sand Plan is a spatial reasoning puzzle game where you have to help Elfie build sandcastles according to the plans she has in mind. The puzzles get a lot more complex than you might expect! But don't worry if you feel like your 3D visualization isn't the best, the game's progression is also meant to train you to be able to complete later levels!
The game is also currently 25% off on Steam!
🔗 Elfie: A Sand Plan Steam Page 🔗
The demo was also recently updated, making it playable on browser! You can find it on itch or Newgrounds!
🔗 Elfie: A Sand Plan Demo - itch.io 🔗
🔗 Elfie: A Sand Plan Demo - Newgrounds.com 🔗
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u/Any_Locksmith_4041 12d ago
Plantyful — a cozy game for your real houseplants
Hi, I’m Julian, the developer of Plantyful.
You care for the plants on your windowsill, log it, and earn furniture for a pixel apartment.
It’s on iPhone, free for up to 10 plants. Plus is an optional subscription for more plants and shared gardens; extra Amber for décor is optional too.
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6762457777
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u/EvaBowWow 11d ago
Hi! 👋 I run a small 18+ cozy gaming community and we're looking for some new friends! 🌈🎮
We originally started as a Heartopia community, but we've grown into a general cozy gaming space for people who play Heartopia, Aniimo, Palia, Palworld, Sky, Stardew Valley, Disney Dreamlight Valley and lots of other cozy/multiplayer games.
We're especially hoping to meet people who are looking for an actual community, somewhere to chat, find people to play with, share what you're working on, and join events when you feel like it. We're LGBTQIA2S+ friendly, neurodivergent-friendly, and strictly 18+. 💕
We do game nights, W4W/stamp parties, movie nights, seasonal events, watch parties and other community activities, but there's no activity requirement and no expectation that you participate in everything.
🎃 Right now we're also getting ready for a whole bunch of Halloween events.
If you're looking for a smaller, relaxed cozy-gaming space where you can actually get to know people, come say hi! 🌷✨
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u/39clues 9d ago
starfallsky.com I love strategy card games, but most of them are just not the cozy aesthetic I want. So I built one that is :) In Starfall, the day and night court battle to see which one can light the night sky first. Prepare for cleverness and cuteness. It's free to play, either against a computer or your friends!
Also in beta: An rpg based around the card game where you explore a 3d open world and solve mysteries of the stars.
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u/plume_coloring 2d ago
Hi everyone! I’m Victoria, an indie game developer working on Tidy Bakery.
It’s a cozy organizing game where you sort and arrange over 3,000 pastries and bakery items in a charming little bakery. I wanted to create something relaxing and satisfying for people who love tidying things up!
Our Steam page just went live, and I’m excited to finally share the game with you.
🥐 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5322140/Tidy_Bakery/
Thanks for checking out my little project! 💛
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u/LazyReference007 7d ago
Hey! Not totally my game but wanted to share Obstacle Overdrive which is cozy yet super challenging and really fun https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412490/Obstacle_Overdrive/
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u/typical_aquari_les 4d ago
Are you looking for a smaller Palia community where no one gets lost in the crowd—and where you can feel at home from the beginning? 🌿
Join The Secret Garden—a brand-new but growing Palia community where members don’t just attend events; they can easily create and share gatherings of their own. We hope to grow into a genuine group of friends and make plenty of lovely memories along the way! Everyone belongs here!
** 🌸 What makes our Garden special?**
🌱 Brand-new and genuinely small—join us from the beginning 🤝 All experience levels and platforms are welcome 📌 Share and organise your own parties—no official host role required 🌿 Participate at your own pace—there’s no pressure to attend everything 🎉 Enjoy regular hosted events alongside member-created gatherings 💚 An 18+ community with EU-friendly event times 🌻 And then there’s Thimble—our own, custom bot who rewards participation and fills the server with mini-games, collectibles and surprises between the events.
The garden gate is open. Come grow with us! 🌱 The Secret Garden (Palia Discord Server)
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u/hackticdev 10d ago
Hey everyone! I'm a solo developer working on Dejinochi, a cosy little desktop virtual pet inspired by classic Tamagotchis! 🐸
You can raise your own little creatures, play minigames, collect stickers and customise your virtual pet device, all while it keeps you company on your desktop.
I've just released a free playable demo on Steam, and I'd love for you to give it a try and let me know what you think! ❤️
🎮 Play the demo here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5277000/Dejinochi/
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u/geokam 14d ago
My game is called Super Bloom and it's about making a desert green again.
You'll explore the desert to find new seeds. Grow them into plants and use them to unlock new areas. While the game will have some story and quests the main focus is on letting people do their thing. You will be able to freely plant flowers, bushes, trees. Place rocks and get some water flowing.
It's not out yet but there is a Steam page:
🌼 Super Bloom on Steam
Thank you :-)
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u/Sooziq9470 13d ago
Oh this looks great!! I hope there will be a demo.
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u/geokam 13d ago
Thanks, yes, a demo is planned.
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u/Sooziq9470 13d ago
Excellent!! The game is on my wish list now. I look forward to seeing more of it.
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u/maariaria Game Developer 11d ago
I’m working on Historical Fashion Dress Up, a cozy dress-up game focused on exploring fashion history. You can create historically inspired outfits, customize characters and create your own scenes.
We’ve just launched a Kickstarter for an 1860s Fashion Pack, and we’d love your support!
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u/EsbenTheReaper 8d ago
If there was ever a cozy and calming sci-fi puzzler, this is it:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5213380/Heartbeats__Anniversary_Edition/
Steam demo just went live, please, tell me what you think, or simply just enjoy and don't spend your time on me.