u/madmoredie

I just hit the scariest/best button on Steam. The demo for my cozy diorama town builder is officially in the review queue! 📦✨

I just hit the scariest/best button on Steam. The demo for my cozy diorama town builder is officially in the review queue! 📦✨

Hey everyone!

I’m a solo developer, and I just submitted the official demo for my game, 5 Blocks of Happiness, to Valve for review! As soon as they give it the green light, the demo will be live for everyone to play.

The game is a relaxing, diorama style town builder inspired by my own journey of becoming a new dad. You join Julian and Clementine as they build a neighborhood from the ground up to support their growing family. What starts as a single small shop to provide for the community soon expands into a full neighborhood.

In the demo, you'll be able to:

  • Construct and upgrade commercial buildings.
  • Stock shelves and fulfill your neighbors' specific daily cravings.
  • Manage the town's overall "Cheer" to attract new residents and keep your current ones happy.

Here is the video trailer:
https://youtu.be/d4U7pRTPJvQ

While I wait for Steam to approve the build, wishlisting the game is the absolute best way to support the project and ensure you get notified the exact second the demo drops!

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4399310/5_Blocks_of_Happiness/

I'd love to hear what you think of the diorama art style!

u/madmoredie — 1 day ago

I’m a new dad, and I channeled all that nesting energy into a cozy diorama game about building a town for a growing family.

Hey everyone! I want to share the announcement trailer for a cozy management game I’ve been pouring my heart into, called 5 Blocks of Happiness.

The story kicks off when the main character, Clementine, is put on strict bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy. Her husband Julian decides to sell his car, quit his city commute, and open a small neighborhood shop to support them. Your job is to help them build a supportive, thriving community around their shop just in time for their baby’s arrival!

You have to manage the daily budget, fulfill your neighbors' specific daily cravings, and keep the town’s average Happiness above 50% to attract new residents.

It releases this year, but I’m incredibly nervous/excited to have a demo ready for Steam Next Fest starting June 15th!

I’d love to know what you think of the diorama art style!

Steam Page & Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4399310/5_Blocks_of_Happiness/

u/madmoredie — 8 days ago
▲ 166 r/CozyGamers+5 crossposts

I’m a new dad, and I channeled all that nesting energy into a cozy diorama game about building a town for a growing family.

Hey everyone! I want to share the announcement trailer for a cozy management game I’ve been pouring my heart into, called 5 Blocks of Happiness.

The story kicks off when the main character, Clementine, is put on strict bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy. Her husband Julian decides to sell his car, quit his city commute, and open a small neighborhood shop to support them. Your job is to help them build a supportive, thriving community around their shop just in time for their baby’s arrival!

You have to manage the daily budget, fulfill your neighbors' specific daily cravings, and keep the town’s average Happiness above 50% to attract new residents.

It releases this year, but I’m incredibly nervous/excited to have a demo ready for Steam Next Fest starting June 15th!

I’d love to know what you think of the diorama art style!

Steam Page & Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4399310/5_Blocks_of_Happiness/

u/madmoredie — 1 day ago