After being in development for two years, Silk Softworks has announced a one-of-a-kind cozy diorama-building adventure; ShantyTown.
The game is set to release at the end of 2025 for PC, and comes from the mind of solo developer Erik Rempen, who previously released the critically acclaimed Kainga: Seeds of Civilization.
Here is the official overview as provided to us by Silk Softworks, the image gallery, trailer, and nearly five minutes of gameplay. You can also head on over to Steam to sign up for the playtest today.
Overview:
In ShantyTown, you’ll unleash your creativity as you build unique, unconventional spaces across a vibrant fictional city. Construct a floating tea shop at a ferry terminal, design a bustling nightlife district inside a transit pipeline, or craft a serene mountaintop temple bathhouse, each location is a fresh canvas for your imagination! Once your masterpiece is complete, snap a scenic shot and add it to your growing dossier before moving on to your next build.
Every location gives you a carefully curated set of objects and a limited space to work with. Stack, arrange, and strategize to create dense, eye-catching dioramas that bring the city to life. There are no strict win-or-lose conditions, just pure creativity! But if you like a little guidance, optional objectives will help shape your vision.
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- Build the Unexpected - From vertical farms to stilted casinos, let your creativity take the lead as you shape vibrant, ever-evolving urban spaces. Every location is a living diorama, growing organically with every piece you place. But there’s a twist: objects appear three at a time, challenging you to think strategically! Will you prioritize buildings, decor, lighting, or functional upgrades? The choice is yours, and every decision shapes the city’s unique charm.
- Explore and Transform the City - Each location has a story to tell, and you can bring it to life! Watch as an industrial warehouse district naturally transforms into a bustling street food haven, or a forgotten alleyway becomes an art-filled cultural hotspot. Every build reveals more about the world of ShantyTown, evolving as you construct, stack, and shape your surroundings.
- Capture and Share Your Masterpieces - Finished crafting your urban oasis? Snap a picture and add it to your ShantyTown dossier, your personal collection of beautifully crafted neighborhoods! Once it’s full, submit it and complete your journey.
- Vibes, Atmosphere, and Music That Adapts to You - As you build, immerse yourself in a stunning world of light, color, and sound. ShantyTown features an original, dynamically adaptive soundtrack by the prolific vaporwave artist Macroblank, enhancing the mood as your diorama comes to life.
ShantyTown is running a public Steam Playtest, and spots are open! Want to be among the first to build your dream neighborhoods? Sign up today!
Wishlist ShantyTown on Steam and get ready for a one-of-a-kind, cozy city-building adventure, launching on PC in Q4 2025!
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