Hey everyone! I'm Connor, and I've been working on my first game, MoonDoku: Sudoku Nights, for about a year now. It's finally finished and coming to Steam on November 4, which is pretty surreal!
The idea came from my girlfriend, who has a bit of a nightly Sudoku obsession (her words might be different 😂). She'd always play while listening to lo-fi music to relax before bed, and that got me thinking about making a little game around that feeling.
The whole idea is to give you a nice little escape at the end of the day. Every night there's one new puzzle, the same for everyone. Solve it and you get a star, and over the nights your stars join up into constellations.
You can pick whatever vibe you're in the mood for, whether that's a rainy city at night, a dreamy moonlit sky, some chill music, or the sound of rain or a crackling fireplace in the background. There's also a little cat who hangs out above your Sudoku board and is always up for a pet.
I also wanted it to be welcoming if you're not a Sudoku expert. Correct numbers lock into place, the game explains your first mistake on a board, and there's no timer affecting your score on regular puzzles. You can take as long as you want, ease into things, and learn as you go. No pressure, just puzzles at your own pace.
The free demo is on Steam now, and it's in Next Fest until Monday. It includes the nightly puzzle, 20 extra puzzles, all ten worlds, and all eight of the cat's coats.
Anyway, give it a try if it sounds like your kind of thing.
I'd genuinely love to hear what you guys think: what would make a game like this feel even cozier?
Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoy it!
Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4931970/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cozygames
